Success in the Martial Arts Examination brought a stream of joyous events.
Three days later, the rewards from the Court arrived one after another.
First was Chu Lingguang. Having placed second in the Qiling Prefecture's Provincial Examination, he earned the opportunity to study at the Imperial City Academy until the Imperial Examination began. He was to depart in six days, escorted by Court officials.
Next was Hei Hu. The Court appointed him as the South City Garrison Commander, a junior officer in the Great Yuan army responsible for the security of the Canal and the river mouth. Though the post was minor, it was extremely lucrative.
