Jia Xu asked with a smile: "I don't know if the advice that the lord believes is feasible?"

Zhang Lang smiled and nodded: "No," he looked at Jia Xu, "Immediately, all states and counties were reported to me, and the bandits in all places would not be punished unless there were serious evils. Each person would be given five acres of arable land by the governments of various places, and the houses would be built by the governments of various places. The time limit was three months, and those who were overdue would not be lenient. They would send large troops to eliminate them! I hope they would do their own things and not miss the last chance!"

Jia Xu clasped his fists and said, "I have written it down. If the lord has no other orders, I will take my leave!"

Zhang Lang nodded, "You go." Jia Xu bowed to Zhang Lang and retreated.

...

In the morning, the sun rises, the sky and the earth are bright, and the branches and leaves of the green trees and weeds are covered with dewdrops, reflecting the morning light, and a crystal clear scene. The streets of Chang'an are gradually becoming lively, and shops are opened one after another, hawkers gather on both sides of the street one after another, and the hawking sounds gradually increase. The originally quiet streets gradually become noisy, and there are more and more pedestrians on the street, young people, elderly people, women, men, and everyone has smiles on their faces.

The students who came to Chang'an to take the exam gathered in front of the General's Mansion and looked forward to it. Today is the day when the General's Mansion will release the results. Some are very nervous, while others are praying silently.

When the sun rose to the treetops, the gate of the General's Mansion opened, and Jia Xu walked out under the escort of two tiger guards. Everyone's eyes immediately gathered on him, and the scene became commotion.

Jia Xu hung the list on the sign next to the General's Mansion, spread it out, turned around and sang to the students: "The first-class twenty-four people are here, students can come and watch!"

The students rushed forward and were blocked by the guards. Everyone's eyes fell on the small list. Someone read: "First place, Ma Liang of Xiangyang, chief of the State Department, and the same as the governor..." Wow... A marvelous and envious voice sounded at the scene.

"What is this 'state-owned department'?" a student asked in confusion.

A student next to him looked at him with contempt and said with a look of contempt, "Don't you know this? The State Administration is the department under the general who is responsible for managing the official industry, and has great power!" A scream immediately sounded around him.

Some students continued to study, but none of the twenty-three people after Ma Liang were ranked, and they were awarded the title of prefect, the prefect's deputy and officials of a considerable level. Those who were famous on the list were ecstatic and knelt down on the spot and thanked the heavens and thanked the general for their great kindness. Those who were unknown on the list couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

Jia Xu sang: "Everyone..."

The scene immediately became quiet and looked at Jia Xu. A poor student in simple clothes came up and said with a fist: "Sir, the twenty-four people on the list deserve it. We are convinced. However, although we are not as talented as them, we are also somewhat capable. We are still competent in governing the countryside and teaching farming and sericulture. Is it not willing to use us?" The students agreed, and the scene was noisy.

Jia Xu raised his hands and the scene became quiet again. Jia Xu said: "What this student said just now was exactly what the general thought. Therefore, the general has arrangements for students entering the final election. Those who are willing to obey the arrangement can immediately go to the governor's office to report. We will arrange positions according to your specialties."

When all the students heard this, they all cheered excitedly. For these poor students, Jia Xu's martial arts changed their destiny.

...

Ma Liang did not go to the list with others. He thought it would be better to take fame and fortune in a lighter manner. He sat alone in a restaurant drinking a little wine leisurely. Ma Liang is very tall, thin, handsome, and quiet. The most eye-catching thing is his eyebrows, which are actually white, so there is a nursery rhyme in Xiangyang: The Ma family has the best white eyebrows.

The sound of rapid footsteps came from the stairs, and several poor students rushed up the stairs. As soon as they came up, they looked around. When they saw Ma Liang, they were all happy and rushed over. One of them clasped his fists excitedly and said, "Congratulations to Brother Ma Liang! You are the leader in high school!" The others agreed one after another.

Ma Liang was stunned, glanced at the poor students, and asked in disbelief: "I'm in high school!" He was indeed surprised, because he thought that even if no one could match his article, it was afraid that it would be difficult to go high school, because he was from the Ma family of the gentry in Xiangyang. Judging from Lu Bu's approach to the gentry during this period, it should be unlikely that the students of the gentry would let them go high school! Ma Liang knew this, and the reason why he came to take the exam was that, on the one hand, admired Lu Bu's actions during this period, hoped that he could join the army, and on the other hand, he wanted to see what his knowledge was and whether he could compete with other talents?

A poor student said anxiously: "The list has been posted. Brother Ma Liang ranked first and was awarded the title of head of the State Department and the governor. Brother Ma Liang's name has spread throughout Chang'an at this moment!"

Ma Liang was stunned for a while, then stood up and ran downstairs. Seeing this, the waiter quickly shouted, "Your servant, you haven't paid yet!" A student immediately took out a handful of copper coins from his arms and stuffed them to the waiter, shouting, "No need to look for it." Then he chased downstairs with the others.

Ma Liang hurried to the gate of the General's Mansion. At this time, many students were still surrounded by the signboard. When he saw Ma Liang coming, he saluted him one after another. Congratulations came one after another. Ma Liang hugged everyone, ran to the signboard, stared at him with wide eyes, and saw that his name was ranked first, "The first place, Ma Liang, was named the head of the State Department, and was the same as the governor."

Ma Liang was very excited and muttered: "It seems that I have underestimated the general!"

A student came over and clasped his fists and said, "Brother Ma Liang, hurry up and go to the general's mansion to pay homage to the general! The other twenty-three people have already entered!"

Ma Liang came to his senses, thanked the student, and rushed into the general's mansion.

...

Zhang Lang sat in the attic in the backyard, gently hugged Yan Yuyao, and watched the dance of Diao Chan and the Li sisters with a smile.

Yan Yuyao glanced at Zhang Lang and asked curiously: "Brother seems to be very happy?"

Zhang Lang looked at Yan Yuyao and smiled, "I just talked with Ma Liang and the others for a long time. These twenty-four people are very good and can be my strong help! Especially that Ma Liang, whose knowledge has surpassed this era and is very knowledgeable about economic matters. Even I was surprised by some of his views!"

Yan Yuyao was also happy for Zhang Lang, "Congratulations to brother for getting so many talents at once!"

Zhang Lang laughed out loud.
Chapter completed!