There are four o'clock and eight solar terms, eight of which are compulsory: the beginning of spring, the vernal equinox, the beginning of summer, the summer solstice, the beginning of autumn, the autumnal equinox, the beginning of winter, and the winter solstice.

Depending on the circumstances of each county, at least twelve solar terms must be tested, and in the most stringent superior or superior counties, all twenty-four solar terms may be tested.

The three stages of becoming a full-time employee are the ‘harvest in the jurisdiction’, ‘moral assessment’ and ‘ability assessment’, which are collectively referred to as the ‘winter assessment’.

After that, you will go through the "temple exam" again, and if you pass it, you will be able to "accept an official position" and enter the Qi Lun Dynasty system.

The ‘ability assessment’ in the winter assessment, which is an examination based on the twenty-four solar terms, accounts for a relatively large proportion.

If you fail this level, you will not be recommended, and you will not be able to take the temple exam.

Officials who are aspiring to become regular employees will basically not miss any ability evaluation.

Xue Wenzhong returned to Huailiu Yuan to give his first lecture, which attracted a large number of officials to visit him.

"Mr. Xue, are you well?"

Old Sinong smiled and said, "It's no longer serious."

"Teacher, I have a hundred-year-old Rehmannia glutinosa root here. Please accept it."

"I accepted it with kindness, please take it back."

"Mr. Xue..."

Not only the officials under Xue Wenzhong, but also officials from other courtyards came to visit one after another.

It’s not that I have good intentions, but I am here to listen to the class.

Because the last two Xiaoshu assessments were conducted by Chen Shijie, this time at the beginning of autumn and the next time, it will be Xue Wenzhong's turn.

"Xue Sinong, in the Beginning of Autumn assessment, you won't come up with any tricky questions to embarrass us like Master Chen, right? If there is another 'grain-eating bird natural disaster', no one in Gu County will be able to win this year."

"That's right. Are there any doves in our south?"

A bold official asked this question, which caused a burst of laughter.

If it were any other Si Nong, almost no official would dare to joke like this, but Xue Wenzhong is known as a good old man with a gentle personality. The atmosphere of his lectures is quite good, and the officials dare to joke boldly.

Old Sinong said: "You all want to know what the exam will be in the Beginning of Autumn?"

"Yes, Old Sinong, can you tell me?" Everyone stretched their necks and pricked up their ears.

Xue Wenzhong smiled slightly: "On the day of the beginning of autumn, I naturally know it."

"Harmful……"

There was another burst of laughter from below.

Although it is nonsense literature, Zhao Xing likes this kind of atmosphere. He has also gone to other academies to listen to the literature, and it is either solemn or serious, or profound and difficult to understand. Only those who can understand it at the highest level are very uncomfortable.

friendly.

When he saw Xue Wenzhong's complexion was rosy and he seemed to be completely unaffected by the illness a while ago, he felt relieved, but there was still a trace of lingering sadness between his brows, as if he had something on his mind.

After the explanation in the front yard, Zhao Xing went into the back yard to practice alone as usual.

Seeing that he was still holding something in his hand, Xue Wenzhong suddenly looked unhappy: "Why do you want to imitate others in giving gifts?"

Zhao Xing put the three tied ducks into the poultry barn in the backyard: "This is not a gift. Teacher, you have forgotten. I was practicing the straw man before and drove one of your ducks away. I am here to catch it for you."

Already."

Xue Wenzhong pointed and said, "Then why are there three?"

Zhao Xing said seriously: "The duck wandered out for a few days, found a companion, and gave birth to another one. The student was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to break up the family. After asking the duck's opinion, he brought it back with him.

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Xue Wenzhong couldn't help being amused when he heard his serious nonsense. He smiled and cursed: "Nonsense!"

This smile was acquiescence. He could see that Zhao Xing was trying to please him. It was not the kind of flattery from superiors and subordinates, but the kind of care between teachers and students.

Zhao Xing could also feel that Xue Wenzhong's attitude had changed somewhat after he came back this time.

Whether it was chatting or teaching, he felt that his status as a teacher was greater than his status as a superior.

This is a good sign. As for what happened before, Old Sinong won't tell you, and he won't ask any questions, so as not to hurt others.

"The beginning of autumn is the beginning of autumn. Although it is still very hot, the yang energy gradually decreases and the yin energy gradually grows. It is a transition from yang prosperity to yin prosperity, and the crops grow from luxuriant growth to maturity."

"Rainfall and climate will begin to turn downward, and crops will also be affected."

"The Book of Four Farmers once said: 'In autumn, the Yin Qi begins to decline, so all things are harvested'."

When the practice was about to end, Old Sinong suddenly said this.

Zhao Xing was stunned for a moment, then nodded and left.

On the way home, he savored Old Sinong's words.

"Xue Wenzhong mentioned crop maturity in three sentences. It seems that the Beginning of Autumn assessment is related to cultivating plants."

"It seems that I have to practice cultivating spells these days."

When we got home, it was already past dinner time. Zhao Ruide was nowhere to be seen. When Mrs. Cai saw the gastrointestinal ghost coming back, she naturally didn't have a good face and went straight in.

Zhao Xing didn't take it seriously and went to the kitchen to find something to eat. However, Zhao Zheng ran out of his mother's room again and happily helped his eldest brother with the rice and dishes.

"Brother, I practiced martial arts today, and for two hours, my father still praised me!" Zhao Zheng looked at Zhao Xing eagerly, with some expectation.

"Not bad, keep working hard." Zhao Xing said perfunctorily and started eating.

After taking a few bites, I realized something was wrong with the taste: "Why is this food not as delicious as the one last night?"

Zhao Zhengdao: "How could it be? Brother, this is from last night."

Zhao Xing: "..."

Zhao Zheng continued: "My mother said that brother, you are an indigestion ghost. You can eat anything and have a big appetite, so I saved a little for you... She has never praised me so much."

"..."

Okay, okay, thank your mother for me.

Zhao Xing smelled it and found that it was not rancid on such a hot day, but the taste was a little off, so he ignored it and ate it with his eyes closed.

"Brother, what is a Xiaoshi ghost? Have you ever seen a ghost? I heard that people who know magic can see ghosts and invite gods, just like the masters of ceremonies in temples."

Zhao Zheng was like a hundred thousand people, chattering around him all the time.

"You will understand when you grow up. Okay, put away the bowl and chopsticks and let's play."

"oh……"

After sending away the cheap guy, Zhao Xing went back to his room to draw talisman, guidance talisman and requiem talisman. In more than a month, his proficiency has improved a lot, but there is still no movement in Dameng Academy.

"It seems that I have to make great progress before I can benefit from it." Although he returned home empty-handed once again, Zhao Xing was not in a hurry. He still had hundreds of years to wait for himself to dig out.

Remembering Old Sinong's reminder during the day, Zhao Xing took out three books from the cabinet.

"Compendium of Materia Medica, Da Guan Mu, and Bai Wu Gang, these are all books for identifying plants. They may be useful in the Beginning of Autumn assessment, but you still need to review them."

"The imperial court teaches magic, and all kinds of classics have magical effects. Although it is not as powerful as the effect in the temple, you can still learn the magic."

"Hopefully get a few useful passive spells."

Lighting the oil lamp, Zhao Xing began to read carefully.
Chapter completed!