Bai Shan also knew about him. Not only did he know that they had often met in the library when they were studying at Guozi School, but compared to him, Wang Wenji was more famous at that time.

But that's not necessarily the case now, but when it comes to articles, Wang Wenji should be better, and Bai Shan is ranked fourth.

As soon as Bai Shan's name was read, the people in the private room began to cheer and asked him to buy wine for everyone to celebrate. After all, it was very impressive to get fourth place in the essay competition of Zhuangyuanlou.

Feng Zongping said with envy: "You can be dismissed next year. If my article can enter the top thirty, I will be dismissed next year too."

As soon as he finished speaking, the seventh number was already read, "Seventh number, Zhou Man——"

The bustling crowd around Bai Shan fell silent, and all turned to look at Zhou Man, who was sitting beside him.

Zhao Liulang: "Yes, you wrote just now..."

Man Bao said: "There is no prize for seventh place, so why are you happy?"

In fact, it was quiet downstairs for a while, and some people whispered to each other, "Who is Zhou Man? I haven't heard of it."

"I have heard of one, Zhou Man, the Imperial Physician of the Imperial Hospital."

"Hey, aren't you being arrogant? I've heard about it too, and I also know that she was compiled by Chongwen Guan. But this Zhou Man is not that Zhou Man, right?"

"That's right. Those who can compare with seventh place must have some reputation, right? But I haven't heard of any scholar named Zhou Man submitting an article recently."

"That's her. Wasn't she on the third floor just now?"

The judge who announced the ranking paused and continued: "Eighth place, Yi Ziyang——"

Upstairs, Feng Zongping stared at Zhou Man with disbelief, "I don't believe it. I admit that I can't beat Bai Shan. After all, he is smarter than me and works harder than me, but you..."

Man Bao immediately responded: "I am also smarter than you and work harder than you!"

Feng Zongping looked constipated, "You may be smarter than me, but you certainly don't study the classics and history as hard as me. You are an imperial physician, an imperial physician, and you have been compiling medical books. You do so many things every day, I don't believe your articles.

You can write better than me!"

Zhao Liulang and others didn't believe it, so they gathered around and asked, "What did you write in your article? Did the judges below think that you are a fifth-grade editor, so they gave you a ranking to please you?"

Manbao said dissatisfied: "Am I the kind of person who cheats? My articles are very good."

She said: "Isn't it just to ask about the floods in the Yellow River? In June, every time the court would have a quarrel about this matter, I have also been familiar with poetry and books since I was a child, and my literary talent is no worse than yours, and policy is more important.

It’s true, why can’t I get seventh place?”

In fact, she thought her idea was quite good, but she didn't know what Bai Shan and Wang Wenji wrote, but they actually ranked higher than her. She hadn't questioned them yet, so why should she question her?

When everyone fell silent, Feng Zongping immediately calmed down and said "Oh" with a calm expression, "I forgot that you are qualified to attend the Great Court Meeting."

But she was going crazy in her heart, so what are you comparing? This is someone who meets the emperor and all the important ministers in the court every month. Even if she doesn't participate in the country's important policies, she still hears about it, okay?

Zhao Liulang and others immediately calmed down and dispersed, "Forget it, forget it, we didn't get the top three, the No. 1 Scholar Building has no luck, we can't let them spend money."

Bai Shan quietly breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Man Bao and said, "Tomorrow we will come to the Zhuangyuan Building to read the posted articles."

He also wanted to take a look at the top three articles and compare them to see where he was lagging behind.

Manbao nodded fiercely, "Why don't you go back and show me your article first? In fact, the idea of ​​what I wrote was proposed by Mr. Fang from the Ministry of Industry. Unfortunately, the Ministry of Accounts thought it would be too costly and never agreed, so from the sixth

Yue has been arguing until now and still has no conclusion."

Man Bao listened to it for two months and felt that Mr. Fang's proposal was quite good. Although it cost a lot and took a long time, once it was completed, it would be of great benefit.

Moreover, she also wrote some little suggestions of her own, and she felt that she was more perfect. How could she only get seventh place?

The judges have already reached the 28th place, which is Feng Zongping, and the 29th place is Bai Dalang.

Among Bai Dalang's three classmates, one is still ahead of him.

As soon as he heard Bai Zhi's name, he immediately turned to Bai Zhi and said, "Zhengjian, let's go off to the field together and give it a try next year?"

If you can get into the top thirty, you can try the Jinshi exam. Although the Jinshi test is not only about policy theory, but also poetry and scriptures, the papers are also more difficult.

But tonight there are so many capable people and strangers gathered in the Zhuangyuan Building, including some "old people" who like to join in the fun. If you can rank in the top thirty here, you will most likely pass the Jinshi high school entrance examination.

And every year after the Mid-Autumn Festival, only these thirty people become famous.

Bai Zhi nodded repeatedly, his confidence doubled for a moment.

Bai Erlang kept listening with his ears pricked up. When he couldn't hear his name for a long time, he went to lie down on the window. When he heard it, he was still missing even after thirty-five, so he couldn't help but pursed his lips.

The people who were also listening by the window saw him and asked him with a smile, "Bai Er, what do you think your rank is?"

Bai Erlang was a little scared, "You won't be on the list, right?"

Then if the teacher finds out, will he punish him to write this question ten times?

Bai Shan, Man Bao and Bai Dalang also came up and listened with him. When they saw nothing, they comforted him and said, "It's okay, we won't tell sir."

Bai Erlang was about to cry, "If I had known that I wouldn't write, wouldn't you know it if you didn't tell me sir? Before I left, my husband specifically told Bai Shan to write seriously and check his skills."

So the teacher who came back must ask in detail about the articles they wrote and their rankings.

Just as I was feeling sad, I heard the judges below read: "Thirty-ninth place, Bai Cheng——"

Bai Erlang's heart relaxed immediately and he became happy, "Yes, yes, oh, there are thirty-nine more. Fortunately, I didn't fall off the list, otherwise it would be difficult to explain to my husband when I go back."

Bai Shan and others also became happy, and Man Bao showed off his eldest sister's demeanor and said, "I'll treat you to roast mutton when I come downstairs later."

Bai Erlang said: "This is what you said, then I want to eat two portions."

"no problem."

A portion of roast mutton only costs ten cents, so she can afford it!

Now everyone who participated heard their ranking, so they clamored to change the venue.

Zhao Liulang also invited Bai Dalang, "We are going to Chunfeng Tower. Brother Zhengjian, do you want to come with us?"

Bai Dalang declined politely, and Bai Erlang on the side said unceremoniously: "Don't mislead my eldest brother, my sister-in-law is still waiting for my eldest brother in my lamp shed."

Zhao Liulang laughed hahaha, "It turns out that I have my wife to accompany me, so we won't disturb you. Let's go, let's go quickly. The Chunfeng Tower is busy right now. If you are late, you won't be able to catch up with tonight's show."
Chapter completed!