The Transmigrated Li Jin's Daily Farming Life (Translated With Mtl)

Chapter 74

The announcement of the prefectural exam results is similar to that of the county exam, both using the 'round list' method, but with only ten candidates in the 'Class A' category.

The outer circle contains the exam numbers of the 'Class B' candidates, with only forty candidates. Typically, the prefectural exam only admits fifty candidates.

However, due to a shortage of talents in the country, during the county exam, the requirement for Linsheng (a form of surety) has been waived, which is considered a benevolent act by Your Majesty.

In this prefectural exam, the goal is to promote more candidates, and as long as their answer level exceeds the requirements of the exam, they will be admitted, regardless of their ranking.

In previous years, the government exam only allowed the admission of fifty people. The difference between the fifty-first and the last place is not significant, and whether one is admitted or not depends on the decision of the prefect.

This year, Your Majesty has implemented the New Deal, and the number of students admitted to the government exam will be significantly increased.

However, if there is an abundance of grassroots officials, the imperial examination system may return to its previous strictness.

Li Jin arrived early in the town, and Chen Xiran was waiting for him at a reserved seat on the second floor of the tea house. Unlike the last time, Xu Zifan and Zhou Qi were also sitting at the table.

They have supported each other in the exams twice, so their relationship has become closer.

Li Jin greeted them, and Xu Zifan replied with a smile, suggesting that they should drink hot tea to warm up.

The officials responsible for releasing the exam results were prepared, and as the time arrived, they announced it with gongs and firecrackers. The red silk gradually unveiled the results, leading to a joyous atmosphere among the onlookers.

Li Jin was on the second floor, feeling anxious as the red silk floated upward. He was not able to check the results immediately due to nervousness.

He was concerned not only about his own efforts but also about not disappointing Qin Muwen. To be eligible to rent or buy a house in the inner city, one had to pass the 'Class A' exam. But he also had to consider the well-being of his family.

Li Jin had declined the suggestion to study in Fucheng because of his wife and child's situation. However, he planned to take the hospital exam next year and settle in Fucheng with his family if he succeeded.

As the announcement of the results continued, Li Jin heard someone shouting below that he was ranked first. His fellow villagers seemed to remember his exam number.

Li Jin felt a mix of embarrassment and joy. Being the case leader was even better than he had hoped for the 'Class A' ranking.

He found Zou Xiujie's exam number in the inner circle, ranking seventh, which was a good position.

Xu Zifan quickly found his own rank and visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

When Chen Xiran and Zhou Qi also found their names, he said, "Congratulations to A Jin for winning the case again. I finally made the list this time. I was 19th."

Chen Xiran said, "I happen to be the fifty-first. Fortunately, the prefects are very kind this year, thank God."

Zhou Qi trembled as he spoke, "I am second to last, and I can finally become a scholar."

"Congratulations to you all," Li Jin smiled. "It stands to reason that I should invite you all to have a drink, but today I am rushing home to receive the official who delivered the good news. I will definitely treat you another day."