When the imperial examination list is posted, it can be said that some people are happy and some are sad. Those who are on the list are naturally happy and smiling. After all, scholars in this era are very particular about being reserved. The new candidates are not too showy, but the joy on their faces is
No matter how hard you try, you can't hide it, and even many candidates are shaking their heads and wondering why they didn't take the exam more seriously, otherwise they would have been ranked higher on the list.
Those who failed the exam all ended up in a sad state. Most of them looked at the newly promoted candidates with envy and then quietly left in despair. Such people behave differently depending on their mentality. Some people were not depressed because of this time.
On the contrary, I encourage myself to try again after the game. It is normal for those with a normal mentality. It seems that one gain or loss is not important, at least on the surface. But for those with a bad mentality, most of them collapse and cry on the spot, and there are not a few who faint.
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The winners congratulated each other in a very low-key manner, and they also sincerely comforted the losers. Years of learning good etiquette did not make them suddenly drift away. At this time, they did not have time to adapt to the change in status, but they were in harmony with each other.
Nothing is too different from usual, but there is a vague sense of hierarchy with the losers. In the final analysis, they are no longer scholars, and their identities are different.
Those who failed the exam felt lonely and comforted themselves, family members, and friends. However, they could not immediately get rid of the loss caused by failure. I don’t know how long it will take to get out of it. Those who are thoughtful may never get over this blow. After all,
I used to be so 'excellent', why didn't I pass the exam...
There are always a few who are prosperous. Those new candidates who are on the list have to face the current 'terrible' situation before they have time to adapt to their status changes.
Facing a group of young ladies who are like wolves and tigers, it is very timid. Many people try their best to escape, but in the end some of them are too late to run away. They are snatched away by the young lady in broad daylight. What will happen next for such a snatched person?
The situation... I can't tell you how happy I feel.
Everyone on the list is a sweet grasshopper. Even if they look crooked and cracked, girls will always fall in love with them. Anyway, a lot of them will be snatched away, and the rest will leave in a hurry. There is no time to even invite the same year to get together to contact each other first.
, those little ladies are really scary.
Taking the imperial examination in the same year is a very special relationship, which even goes beyond the ordinary friendship between relatives and friends.
After being elected, you can become an official. People of the same age will subconsciously stick together to help each other and benefit each other. In other words, this is also a prerequisite for being a "party member". They are all newcomers to the officialdom. If they don't take care of each other, how can they expect others?
Because there are people who want to catch a son-in-law, most of the newly promoted candidates avoid it and can only leave first. Anyway, there is still a deer-crowing banquet, and then we can get to know and make friends with everyone in the same year.
Well, in fact, the situation of catching someone under the ranking is more of a farce. If both men and women are serious, it will naturally lead to good things, but if they are not willing, forced behavior is still very rare. After all,
A slap can't make a sound. Although the twisted melon quenches thirst, it is not sweet. I will have to live in the future. How can I really be strong?
Regardless of whether they are serious or not, those new candidates are the envy of countless people. They envy them for being on the list, envy that their lives will be different from now on, and envy them for their endless glory. On this day, they are the well-deserved protagonists and are countless people.
The focus of attention…
As long as I run fast enough, those greedy little ladies can't catch up with me...
Yunjing ran away decisively and murmured in his heart. He glanced behind him with lingering fear. It was good, no one was chasing him. Thinking of those crazy little ladies, he couldn't help but feel scared. If he was caught up, he would be swallowed up.
It's a big day, so you can't do anything to someone else's little lady, right?
Number one on the A list, hey, I have to get it.
Yunjing was lying if he said he was unhappy. Years of hard work had paid off satisfactorily, and he felt happy. Unfortunately, he couldn't share this joy with his family right away.
But I think it won't take long for my family to know about it, and the person who brings the good news will definitely rush to the house to ask for money. I hope the family is prepared.
One person said that Yunjing thought that his family might not know how to deal with someone bringing good news, especially since they were used to being poor, so they might not be willing to give a lot of money to the wedding.
But it’s not a big problem. If you go from Qingjiang City to announce the good news, those people who are unfamiliar with the place will definitely have to go through the government. As you are the first in the list, the government will definitely take it seriously and accompany you personally. With the care of the local government, you will definitely
If you can entertain the person who brings the good news well, both parties will have dignity.
I am now a candidate. In a sense, my status is on the same level as or even above the level of the mayor of Niujiao Town. It should be noted that if the reputation of a candidate works well, you can only directly join the official position and become a county-level official, which is to become a county-level official.
It’s not impossible to become the county’s leader!
Especially Yunjing's status as a candidate is different. He is the first in the imperial examination in Jiangzhou, which is of great significance. He can be said to have his own halo. To put it more arrogantly, even if he has not yet entered the official position, even if he faces
County-level officials can also sit on equal footing. After all, everyone knows that if they are number one on the A-list, they will definitely rise to the top in the future unless something unexpected happens.
Once you win the election, your status will be different, and the direct and indirect changes will be difficult to describe. Your status and even social level will be completely different from what you once were.
After winning the election, the various benefits received from the government every year are astonishing to ordinary families. Not to mention other things, even if you are not an official and receive salary, if you save a little on the benefits of being elected, it is enough to support a large family.
"Having said that, I have become the number one in Jiangzhou, and the government will definitely reward me. Whether it is the state, county or county, there will be some expressions, especially the county and the town.
In the town, I have given my hometown a lot of shame. At least officials from the county and town will personally go to my house and take the initiative to make friends."
This situation is normal. Yunjing feels clear. After all, he is number one on the A list. Although he is only number one on the A list of candidates in the state capital, in his previous life, he was already equivalent to being the top scorer at the provincial level in the college entrance examination!
Thinking about it this way, Yunjing felt again, is this too pushy?
Forget it, his family will definitely be very happy. What a glorious thing it is to honor one's ancestors.
Our old Yun family finally has a Qilin. He has been illiterate for eight generations. He is number one on the A list. Things that he never dared to think of have actually happened. He laughs even in his dreams.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind, but Yunjing's mentality remained calm. After all, the changes that followed the change in his identity were normal.
From the place where the announcement was announced to the small rented courtyard, Yunjing, who had slipped away very quickly, was back here in a short while, and even rushed ahead of the person who brought the good news. You can imagine how fast he ran.
There is no conflict between the person bringing the good news to him in person and the person rushing to tell his family the good news at the same time.
Back in the small courtyard, Yunjing gradually began to think about it. He estimated that he deserved to be ranked number one in the Jiangzhou Examination, but among them, his study tour experience last year must have played a role.
It played a partial role, after all, he participated in that war and wiped out many enemies.
It should be noted that during that war, the Li Dynasty faced an alliance with three northern countries at the same time. If you were not careful, there would be a crisis of national subjugation. And you participated in it and won so many military honors. How impressive is it? The examiner will definitely take these factors into consideration when ranking.
Consider it!
Who cares, why are you thinking so much? Anyway, my first place is a sure thing, and it has been registered with the government.
"By the way, after the results are released, all newly promoted candidates will have to go to the government to update their student status with their student status. Those who need to fill in their status as candidates and other certificates will also need to receive some money and food and update their clothes. Although these things do not need to be done
It would be nice to go in person and let Song Yan do it, but in order not to leave an arrogant impression on others, it is better to go in person and go in the afternoon. There is nothing to do in the afternoon anyway."
Speaking of the various benefits of being a scholar, let’s not talk about other things. The clothing is very different from that of a scholar.
Scholars wear white clothes and hats, while Juren's clothes are blue and more exquisite in style. Instead of wearing hats, they wear scarves. The so-called scarf is not a handkerchief, but a long ribbon that can be hung down.
The ones on both sides of the head are very elegant and beautiful, and if you put a hairpin or something in your hair, you will be very handsome.
If his fame reaches the level of Jinshi, he will be able to wear the crown by then. Yunjing is still too early to take that step...
Not long after Yunjing returned to the small courtyard, Song Yan also hurried back. He was a little embarrassed, sweating on his forehead, and rushed back out of the crowd. He couldn't tell how hard he had spent.
"The young master has come back, I thought..." Song Yan was obviously relieved after seeing Yun Jing.
Yun Jing smiled and said, "Do you still think I was snatched away by those little ladies?"
"Hehe", Song Yan smiled, he really thought so, even though he knew that that kind of situation would be almost impossible to happen to his young master, but what if the young master thought that a young lady was good and just followed it?
Isn't it impossible to happen?
Before the two of them said a few words, there was a sound of horse hooves outside the yard, and at the same time a voice shouted: "Good news, good news, congratulations to Mr. Yun Jingyun for ranking first in the high school ranking list..."
Hearing the good news from outside, Yun Jing felt a little embarrassed. He was only seventeen years old, how could he accidentally become Mr. Yun? We are still so young, tender and juicy, right?
Well, Juren, people usually call them Master Juren...
Song Yan hurriedly opened the door to greet the person who brought the good news. This was a glorious moment, and there was absolutely no reason to turn him away.
"Congratulations to Mr. Yun for ranking first in the high school A-level list. From then on, his career will rise to the top..." The person who brought the good news immediately saluted and said good things as soon as he entered the door. How much benefit he can get depends on whether his words can make the master of education happy.
However, this man secretly glanced at Yun Jing and was extremely surprised. Mr. Yun was actually so young. He might be in trouble in the future. He should say more nice words.
Although his status was different, he could really stand on two feet in the officialdom. The difference was only a question of whether he could operate. Yunjing didn't feel that he was any different. He didn't put on any airs at this time and returned the greeting.
: "This big brother is very polite. You don't have to be polite. I'm sorry to bother you. Please sit here and have a cup of tea."
"The next little official, I can't be the big brother of Mr. Yun. I don't dare to do it." The person who announced the good news immediately bowed and saluted and said in panic, but he was very happy in his heart. Look at this Mr. Yun, even if he has become a scholar,
They are so polite to errand runners like us who can't stand up to the public. Even if they don't want money, they are happy to make this trip.
Well, I will definitely not refuse the happy money, but I will give it to other people after I go back... Who can let my own people talk so quietly, otherwise it will not be my turn to announce the good news and run errands.
Song Yan promptly handed over a prepared red envelope and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, big brother. This is my young master's wish. Please don't postpone it."
"...I'm so sorry. I'm just running errands to deliver the news." The person who brought the good news quickly saluted and said hesitantly. After saying this, his actions of receiving the red envelope were unambiguous. Isn't that why I went here?
Well, if you are too polite and someone takes it back, you won't cry to death.
Feeling the weight of the red envelope, the person who announced the good news said that it was at least twenty taels. This Master Yun is so generous. No wonder he is number one on the list. He is so grand.
Even though Song Yan was just a servant of 'Master Yun', the person who announced the good news was extremely polite and kept his attitude very low. After all, God knows how high the servants around Master Yun will be in the future, even taking the imperial examination.
He is a confidant by his side, and he must not be offended.
Seeing the other party's expression, Song Yan knew that his preparation had not embarrassed the young master, so he continued to say politely: "Brother, please sit down and have a cup of tea."
How could the person who brought the good news take his courtesy seriously? He smiled and said, "I'm just here to convey a message. Mr. Yun is the number one in high school. He will definitely be very busy next time. I won't interrupt you anymore. I'll take my leave first and wish Mr. Yun a prosperous career in the future."
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He had to go to other places to report the good news and reap the benefits. How could he waste time here? Moreover, knowing that he was a nobody, he did not dare to mention that he would come to visit again in the future. At best, he was only a non-staff member of the yamen, and he was not qualified to make friends with Yun.
For a person like Jing, he still has this kind of self-awareness.
After the first person to bring the good news left, Yunjing and the others were indeed very busy. The next people to bring the good news arrived one after another, and the red envelopes were handed out one after another.
No one stipulates that after someone announces the good news, others cannot come, but the first person to "eat the crab" always gets the greatest benefit. The red envelopes for those who announce the good news later will be much smaller. A few taels of silver is enough for your meaning, and it is a lot of sincerity.
Yes, Yunjing is not short of money and is very happy. My family would definitely be reluctant to part with it.
It's such a happy day, it's rare for Yunjing to be generous for once, without the fussy search in the past, but it's just this one time, try to do this kind of stupid thing as little as possible in the future.
In addition to the arrival of the people announcing the good news from the government, the news spread, and the surrounding neighbors, children, beggars, etc. all came over after hearing the news, said a few auspicious words, and received some wedding money.
In addition to red envelopes, Song Yan also prepared a large amount of copper coins in advance, which came in handy. He took out a lot of them. Although he was distressed, he was happy.
Those people bowed and said nice things. Our young master is so handsome. I feel honored to do so. With a little money and a lucky draw, why not do it?
The noise was always short-lived. After a while, no one came to announce the good news. The civilians who came after hearing the news dispersed voluntarily and did not dare to disturb too much. The small courtyard gradually returned to its former tranquility.
After the commotion, Song Yan hadn't used up all the wedding money he had prepared in advance, but he didn't know it. He was shocked when he calculated it, and reported to Yun Jinghui with a heartbroken look on his face: "Young Master, the money I spent on the wedding can be added up quickly."
Five hundred taels, this... this..., this is all my fault, I should be given less."
Now that I know I feel distressed, why did I go there so early?
Yun Jing shook his head and said: "It's a happy day today, I'm very happy, just go out and use it. Although a few hundred taels of silver is a lot, it's not much."
Song Yan still felt pain in his flesh. That was five hundred taels, and he could buy dozens of cattle.
Still not relieved when he saw him, Yunjing patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Young master, I am not crazy. After all, I am from a farmer's family. I know that a few hundred taels is a huge sum of money. Even if my family has gold, mountains and silver, it is not like this."
It’s made, but don’t worry, the money you take out will only come back more in the future!”
"Will you come back on your own?" Song Yan didn't react.
Yun Jing smiled and said: "Of course, we are number one on the A list. The government will definitely provide rewards, which will only be more than five hundred taels. The state government rewards, counties and towns, at least ten thousand taels."
Yinzi, let me put it this way, do you really think that my number one on the list is just a decoration? In addition, in the past few days when I wrote it down, there must be wealthy people and people who came to congratulate me after hearing the news.
, will give gifts, it’s hard to say these things, we are the master and servant here, to say something self-praising, we are number one in the A list, we are worthy of making great efforts to make friends and win over, but Xiao Song, you score clearly, the government reward should be
Yes, for the rest of the people who come to make friends, just accept the gifts. We don’t have any confidence at all, but you have to keep good accounts. Whatever they give is a favor and you have to pay it back."
"I see, I understand, little one," Song Yan said suddenly.
At the same time, he warned himself in his heart that he would be a housekeeper for the young master in the future, and he still had a lot to learn, especially after the young master's identity changed, and he had to keep up with the pace and not embarrass the young master.
These are all trivial matters. Yun Jing looked at the sky and said: "The people who came here to congratulate me will definitely not come today. If we come here just after winning the first place, it will make people think that we are trying to please you."
, people still want to be shameless, at least starting tomorrow, let’s go, while it’s still early, let’s go to the Yamen to complete the follow-up matters.”
The meritorious service must be registered with the state capital, and other places are not qualified to recognize it. In fact, the state capital is not qualified to recognize it either. It just announces it on its behalf. The real decision-maker is the capital. The list has been announced. These procedures are certain.
The journey has been completed, you only need to go to the state capital to complete the formalities.
The trip to the state capital to implement the meritorious service was very smooth. It was really just a formality. From then on, Yunjing was officially certified as a candidate for the exam.
During the process, Yunjing not only received brand-new Juren clothing, but also received Juren benefits, including pen, ink, paper, inkstones, money and food, the total value of which exceeded three hundred taels!
In fact, the benefits that a juren receives from the government every month are definitely not that much, but who makes Yunjing's number one ranking so dazzling? There are special preferential treatment, and the first month is full
Three times, but it won’t be such a good thing in the future, so you will receive it as normal.
This is just a benefit. As expected by Yunjing, he is the first official in the list to be rewarded, which is directly 10,000 taels of real gold and silver!
Is 10,000 taels of silver a lot? In the eyes of many people, it is really not much, but it is still a lot. The state government directly provided 10,000 taels as a reward, which is considered a generous sum.
This is just a reward from the state government. Later, the news spread to the counties and towns, and there were several more rewards one after another. It’s hard to say how much they are...
There are really many benefits to studying in this era, especially studying to become famous. Just like Yunjing, if you get the first place in the A list, you don’t have to worry about money at all. Someone will come to your door when you are sitting at home.
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Song Yan was in a state of ups and downs, secretly thinking that the young master was indeed right, if he sent out the five hundred taels of happiness money, more of them would come back on their own!
It is worth mentioning that on this trip to the prefectural government office, Yunjing met Mr. Jiangzhou Zhoumu. He was obviously waiting for him. The first time he saw Yunjing, he sincerely praised him.
He was both civil and military, and even mentioned that the article about Yunjing was well written, and also vaguely mentioned that the article about Yunjing was a bit special, and there was an order from above that it could not be published for other students to admire.
Yun Jing thought to himself, no wonder he was given so much. The emotional problem lies here. After all, the publication of the article was an opportunity to become famous, and he lost this opportunity. The government specially compensated him, and he got a full reward of ten thousand taels.
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Thinking about his article, many of the contents were indeed not suitable for publicity, and Yunjing felt relieved.
In fact, this is not bad. He doesn't like to be in the limelight too much, so it would be better to keep a low profile. As for whether the inability to publish the article to convince people will have a negative impact, that is for sure. Yunjing is not worried but is very happy.
The negative impact is good. Since I have no intention of pursuing an official career, I can avoid many unnecessary favors.
Did you lose money? No, from your own perspective, you made money. It just depends on what you think.
Ranked first on the official list, no matter how much others question it, they can't change this.
At the same time, Yunjing probably also guessed that he really deserved to be ranked number one on the list. That article played a crucial role, and it was not just a pile of military achievements.
During this period, when changing the clothes for the candidates, Mr. Jiangzhou Zhoumu personally "dressed" Yunjing, which showed that the other party recognized Yunjing. Other successful candidates did not have this treatment, not to mention how envious he was.
Mr. Zhou Mu had many things to do. He had a brief contact with Yun Jing and then went to do other things. He said he was doing greetings during the deer singing banquet.
"The reason for correcting me personally is probably because my article cannot be published and I will be questioned, so it is part of the compensation for me. After all, it is in full view of the public, and the dynasty will definitely not let me get a bad reputation. There will be other
As for the measures, I just don’t know how to do it yet, so we’ll have to wait and see.”
When leaving, Yunjing thought to himself...
This chapter has been completed!