Chapter 867: The Death of Chen Ji (1)
Mo Yan had envisioned her father among the Tribute Scholars, even ranking at the forefront, but the reality that he had won the title of Champion Scholar in one stroke still felt surreal.
The Champion Scholar was not the Xie Yuan; every round of the provincial examinations would produce over twenty Xie Yuan across the country, but just like the Champion Scholar, there would only be one every three years, which showed how rare and coveted it was!
Apart from Mo Yan, Xin Er and Shengsheng were also giddy and out of sorts. Thoughts of shopping and visiting the Liu Family were now far from their minds, as they eagerly dragged their father onto the horse carriage, bursting with excitement as they returned to Liu Yang Village, desperate to share the good news with everyone.
News of Mo Qingze achieving the title of Champion Scholar quickly spread and stirred up another sensation in Liu Yang Village. The villagers, busy with spring farming, building new houses, and constructing the village school, put aside their work to come to the Mo Family and offer their congratulations. Among them were villagers from other villages who had come to contribute to the construction of the school.
If passing the imperial examinations was like obtaining a Passage Order to the official career, then becoming Champion Scholar ensured a strong entry into that career. Though becoming Champion Scholar did not guarantee the title of Champion Scholar after the final court examination, or even a rank among the top three of the first level, a position in the Second Level was certain, and with some luck, there would be a good chance of staying in Jing City, getting reused by the Court.
The thought of an official soon emerging from their village thrilled the villagers, wouldn’t it? Not to mention, if someone had an issue or got involved in a legal dispute with the authorities in the future, having a friend in the official circles meant there was no need to fear being disadvantaged, right?
Of course, that was just one aspect. The more significant benefits were invisible. At the very least, the village’s status would be greatly elevated. No matter how poor or desolate, outsiders would think twice before bullying them, and villagers could walk with their heads held high.