The birth of the first imperial examination champion of the Han Dynasty was a big event in Chang'an City.
After all, it is the first time for mankind.
It will be clear the next day.
Chang'an is more lively than in the past. The shops on the streets and the vendors walking along the streets all got up early and opened their doors early.
Because today is special.
The champion parades.
It’s the beginning of time.
Xuanwu Street.
When,
When, when.
After several gongs rang, people saw a group of people appear on the street. In front of them were more than a dozen fully armed guards, and behind the guards were ten maids.
"That person is the top pick!"
"He looks quite handsome."
"What's so handsome?"
"I am already the father of three children, so don't worry about me."
On the attic, several women pointed to the middle of the team,
A man wearing a red official robe said cheerfully,
He was just retorted by a middle-aged man in the attic.
One of the women,
Hearing the words of the middle-aged man downstairs, he rolled his eyes and said to him: "What's wrong with having a child? I want to be a concubine, can't I?"
The middle-aged man obviously didn't think about this and quickly shut his mouth.
"Hahaha!"
Not far away from the middle-aged man, a man and a woman couldn't help laughing.
"No future!" the man said.
"Husband...that concubine has no future..." The woman seemed a little dissatisfied.
"No, no, no..." The man knew he had said something wrong, so he quickly apologized and said with a smile: "How can they compare with my Yuan Ji?"
These men and women are the Emperor Liu Chan of the Han Dynasty and the imperial concubine Wang Yuanji. Today is the first time that the number one scholar of the Han Dynasty is paraded through the streets.
This drama was also specially stipulated by Liu Chan.
Next, the Han Dynasty will comprehensively implement scientific examinations. If the scientific examinations are not attractive enough, who will be willing to participate in the scientific examinations in the future?
As the saying goes, becoming a Jinshi is the dream of thousands of students, and riding a horse in the streets can be regarded as a reward for ten years of hard study.
The No. 1 pick is in the middle, and the No. 2 pick is right behind.
Because before that,
Humans have not yet carried out scientific examinations, so this is naturally the first time for human beings. Liu Chan arranged this drama according to the movie and TV dramas he had seen in his previous life, and the way those champions paraded through the streets.
The large group of people passed through the street in a mighty manner. As the protagonists, Zeng Shu, Jiang Xian, and Wang Yan were naturally in a good mood, waving to the people on both sides of the street from time to time.
"Do you know?"
"I heard that the Han Dynasty will hold scientific examinations every year in the future."
"No, I heard that it is held every three years."
Several onlookers were chattering away, not knowing where they heard it from, leaving Liu Chan speechless.
I haven't decided how to hold this scientific examination in the future, so you all know.
Of course, Liu Chan was too lazy to argue with them. His purpose today was to mix in the crowd and see what the people thought about the scientific examination.
While several people were discussing, a boy of seventeen or eighteen years old suddenly said: "I will do the same next year."
His voice was a bit loud, and the surroundings were noisy, but the people around him,
I was still attracted to him.
Everyone followed the sound and saw that it was a slim young man wearing light blue clothes.
"Haha!"
"It's just you!"
"Stop dreaming, it's not that easy to be the top pick."
"What's wrong with me?" The young man seemed a little dissatisfied and said, "I'm determined to win the top prize next year."
"My brother's tone is quite..." The middle-aged man who just laughed at the women in the attic looked him up and down, and then asked: "I wonder whose son my brother is?"
"Yizhou Zhang family?"
"Yizhou Qiao clan?"
"Or Guanzhong Guo family, Feng family, or Ma family..." The middle-aged man named the famous families in the Han Dynasty one after another, and asked: "I wonder which family this little brother comes from?"
Hearing this, the young man laughed and said, "I'm not from a wealthy family, I'm just a child from an ordinary family." After saying that, he pointed to the parade that had just arrived and asked, "Do you know who Zeng Shu Zeng Gong is?
Where were you born?"
Everyone paused, Liu Chan and Wang Yuanji, who had been silent, looked at the young man curiously, because they naturally knew where Zeng Shu was born.
"When was Mr. Zeng born?" asked a middle-aged man.
Before, they only knew that Zeng Shu had won the first prize, and before he became the first prize, he had been in jail for a month. It was said that he had a conflict with Shangshu Lang.
It’s just a question of where he was born.
There are really not many people who know about it.
Seeing everyone looking at him curiously, the young man said affirmatively: "Baishen, Mr. Zeng is not from a wealthy family. He is no different from me. He is just an ordinary commoner."
"What?"
"White body?" The middle-aged man was suddenly shocked and said: "Are you saying that Mr. Zeng is just a white body?"
The young man was right. Liu Chan could prove this to him. Zeng Shu was indeed not an aristocratic family, but an ordinary citizen of Brazil County, Yizhou.
Because he had loved reading since he was a child, this time the Han Dynasty held a scientific examination, he took the exam with the attitude of giving it a try.
Who would have thought that an article titled "The Great Han Dynasty is in Danger" would eventually become the number one scholar in the first scientific examination of the Han Dynasty and the first number one scholar in mankind.
"Yes!" The young man nodded and said, "Mr. Zeng is from Brazil County, Yizhou. His family property is only three acres of thin farmland. He has a wife, his parents are still alive, and he has three children."
The boy gave the exact information, which shocked the onlookers. At this time, the front line of the parade had just passed in front of them.
"He's right!" Zeng Shu said with a smile: "Zeng is an ordinary citizen."
But just as Zeng Shu finished speaking, he saw Liu Chan in the crowd, which made him a little nervous. He wanted to get off his horse and pay homage, but Liu Chan glared at him. Zeng Shu instantly understood the emperor's meaning and hurriedly whispered to those around him.
Two people: "Don't dismount."
Jiang Xian and Wang Yan also saw the Emperor, and also saw Liu Chan's eyes glaring at them, so they were very smart and pretended not to see anything, and continued to wave to the onlookers on the street.
"Can ordinary people also take part in the scientific examination?" someone suddenly asked.
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Because since Zeng Shu is a white man and can get the first prize in the examination, it means that the common people also have a way to rise.
Although I had heard before that the emperor's scientific examination was for the common people across the country, anyone who was willing to serve the imperial court could sign up to take the scientific examination, and after gaining merit, he could become an official in the imperial court.
However, in the four hundred years of the Han Dynasty, some people have gone from the bottom to the court, but they are rare and rare.
"Of course, His Majesty has already said that everyone is equal in the scientific examination;" the young man said with some excitement: "As long as you have talent, you can pass the scientific examination and gain fame."
Liu Chan was naturally very satisfied. Parading the No. 1 Scholar not only showcased his honor in the scientific examination, but also promoted the future scientific examination.
Not bad, not bad.
Watching the parade going further and further, and listening to all kinds of discussions about the scientific examination and the number one scholar, Liu Chan felt very satisfied.
"Husband, let's go back, there are still important things to do at home!"
The parade had gone away, and although the people were still talking, Wang Yuanji still did not forget to remind Liu Chan, because according to the rules, after the champion's parade ends, a ceremony to meet the emperor will be held outside the south gate of Weiyang Palace, and then enter Weiyang Palace.
Although the parade is to walk through all the main streets in Chang'an, Chang'an is not a megacity in the future. There are two rings, three rings, or even five and six rings. Although Chang'an now is very prosperous, it is not big in scale.
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So when he heard Wang Yuanji's reminder, Liu Chan gave up and continued to listen to the discussion between the young man and the people.
The first quarter of noon.
Weiyang Palace, Nangong Gate.
Today's square outside the Nangong Gate is completely different from usual. In the past, except for the guards at the gate of the palace, there were no guards in the square.
But today is different. The square is surrounded by fully armed guards. On both sides of the central avenue leading to Weiyang Palace, there is a guard every few steps. There are hundreds of maids standing in front of the palace gate.
Outside the Nangongmen Square, many people had already arrived. They were close to the edge of the square because the number one scholar was going to meet the emperor here today.
What would it be like for the number one scholar to meet the emperor?
No one knows, and no one has seen it.
Therefore, human beings' natural curiosity makes them wait here early.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Following three crisp drum beats, there was a long blast of horns.
When the drums and trumpets finished, the top three, the top pick, and the top pick, who were already waiting on the street, immediately dismounted and entered the square. Just as the three of them entered the square, dozens of civil and military officials who had been waiting on both sides of the square merged into the three of them in sequence.
After death.
Of course, these officials are not high-ranking officials of the imperial court, they are just officials below the fifth rank, including the remaining seventeen people who participated in the palace examination.
Zeng Shu is still in the center, with the No. 2 on the left and the No. 1 on the right. Behind him are dozens of civil and military officials below the fifth rank.
"So impressive!"
"If I can win this honor once in my life, this life will be enough."
The crowd of onlookers watched the top three leading the civil and military officials as they walked toward the Weiyang Palace in a mighty manner. The common people had never seen this scene before, but seeing it now, it shocked them.
While people were talking, the officials attending the meeting had arrived at the center of the square.
However, everyone suddenly stopped.
Boom——
A crisp drum beat resounded over the Weiyang Palace. As soon as the drum beat ended, Zeng Shu took the lead and bowed to the ground, followed by the officials behind him.
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
Three cheers for long live are actually not popular in the Han Dynasty. When Liu Chan traveled through time, he was a little uncomfortable at first and felt that the previous movies and TV series had deceived him.
Why?
Because in costume movies and TV dramas, when officials meet the emperor, they kneel down at every turn.
But in the Three Kingdoms, whether they were going to the court to discuss politics or officials paying homage to the emperor, they would all stand and the most they could do was bow to the emperor, which was considered a great gift.
Of course, during major events such as the emperor's enthronement, courtiers and common people need to kneel down and worship the emperor.
Today is the first time that the number one scholar is going to meet the emperor, and the officials in the Ministry of Rites have no experience. Finally, when consulting Prime Minister Zhuge Liang for his opinion, Zhuge Liang only said: "When the number one scholar makes a pilgrimage, he should kneel down and say long live the emperor three times."
Of course, the officials of the Ministry of Rites can only obey the orders given by the Prime Minister.
However, these were the days when Zhuge Liang would discuss with Liu Chan the deeds of future dynasties, methods of governing the country, changes in government affairs, and etiquette.
Regarding the governance of the country, Liu Chan just told Zhuge Liang what he still remembered, but as for etiquette, he talked about it in a clear and logical manner, and all of it was in accordance with the routines of later movies and TV dramas.
Listening to the long live shout that shook the mountains and rivers, the people were also excited. It turned out that this was what the courtiers wanted to do when they paid homage to the emperor.
After shouting "Long Live the Mountain", the officials slowly stood up, and at this time, the sound of three-way drums sounded again from the top of the city.
As soon as the drumming stopped, the south gate of Weiyang Palace, which had been closed before, slowly opened.
The south gate of Weiyang Palace is composed of five palace gates. The arch in the middle is the passage only for the emperor. No princes or generals can cross it.
Just——
As soon as the palace gate opened, a loud shout was heard from the top of the city.
"His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty has a decree!"
"Xuan, Jinke's top three enters the palace!"
After the singing and shouting ended, Zeng Shu and others slowly moved forward. They had just reached a few dozen steps in front of the palace gate. According to the usual rules, when they got here, they had to turn to enter Weiyang Palace through the side door.
Just——
When they arrived at this place, except for the top three officials of Jinke, the other officials automatically dispersed to both sides, but the top three officials of Jinke held their heads high and walked straight towards the middle gate.
"What's going on?"
"This is overstepping the limit!"
"How could they enter through the middle door?"
The people on the periphery widened their eyes and looked at the top pick, second pick, and top pick in front of the palace gate with some disbelief.
That is the passage that only the emperor can take.
While the people were discussing, they heard a guard say loudly: "The top scholar in the scientific examination is the emperor's disciple. The student has an audience with his teacher. The emperor has given special permission to enter the palace from the middle gate. Only the top scholar in the scientific examination has an audience with him for the first time."
Son of Heaven."
This shocked everyone. Although they knew the reason, they had never expected that he would receive such a great honor if he won the first prize.
Many young people can’t help but make up their minds secretly.
Scientific examination——
I also want to take the scientific examination. I want to take the scientific examination.
The next etiquette is relatively simple, that is, Jin Ke Sanjia enters the front hall of Weiyang Palace and pays homage to the emperor.
Of course, you also need to kneel down and worship, and then shout long live the mountain.
Because Liu Chan had already granted them official status due to the Golden Palace's imperial edict yesterday, the end of the meeting ceremony also heralded the end of the meeting ceremony, and this scientific examination was also successfully completed.
However, Liu Chan also made a decision at the same time. The next imperial examination and official appointment will be left to the audience ceremony. Otherwise, there will be some disadvantages.
Of course, after all, this is also the big man's first time. Although Liu Chan is a time traveler, some things are not comprehensive enough and there are oversights.
But, is this important?
It's not important, at least it will be better next time.
What is really important today is actually the series of publicity before entering the palace. Through this parade and the pilgrimage ceremony, he wants to let ordinary people see that as long as they study hard, anyone can have such an honor.<
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Enough, enough.
The effect has been achieved.
Chang'an is now a metropolis. At least in this era, it is truly an international metropolis. I believe that it won't be long before the Han Dynasty's scientific research is spread all over the country.
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July 2, the first year of the Han Dynasty (AD 240).
Luoyang Imperial Palace.
"Foreign Minister Zeng Shu, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of Wei!"
Zeng Shu was ordered to go to Luoyang as an envoy. As an ordinary citizen from Yizhou of the Han Dynasty, in less than a month, he entered the Weiyang Palace of the Han Dynasty and now the Luoyang Palace of the Wei Dynasty.
In the past, he would have never dared to think about it.
"Your Majesty, no courtesy!" Cao Rui raised his hand slightly, but asked: "What is your current position, sir?"
"Return to your majesty!" Zeng Shu said, neither humble nor overbearing, "The foreign minister now lives in the Han Dynasty, Yu Shilang."
"Yes!" Cao Rui nodded, and then asked: "I heard recently that your country held an imperial examination recently. Are there any top scholars, epiphyllums, and stick eyes?"
This matter is naturally not a secret. Zeng Shu knows best. Ten days ago, there was an unprecedented grand event, and he was the protagonist of that ceremony.
The champion paraded through the streets and then went to the palace for pilgrimage.
It is not surprising that Cao Wei knew about this.
"Return to Your Majesty!" Zeng Shu smiled and said: "But there is a thing. This is the first imperial examination held by our Han Dynasty. The foreign minister is the number one scholar in the Jin Dynasty of Han Dynasty. He has been honored by our Lord and has been awarded the title of Yu Shilang.
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"What about...the stick eye?" Cao Rui asked deliberately.
The second place and the best place, this is definitely not a matter of accent. Zeng Shu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, we big men only have the second place and no best place. Could it be that your country plans to imitate our country and hold the imperial examination, and then the second class will be awarded the best place?" Eyes?"
He wanted to make fun of the Han Dynasty, but Zeng Shu’s words suddenly made Cao Rui speechless.
Because Liu Chan had previously held a military examination to select military generals for the Han Dynasty, and later found that the results were quite good, and many young generals emerged in the Han Dynasty.
After decades of melee, the most capable generals of the Three Kingdoms have died of old age. Even Cao Wei, who once led thousands of troops, is now hard to find generals, which makes Cao Rui, the emperor, a little depressed.
So after learning that the Han Dynasty selected many young generals through martial arts examinations, Cao Wei actually began to hold military examinations three years ago. In Cao Rui's view, this was just a competition to select generals.
Of course the effect is not bad.
It's just that the Wei Dynasty had just held two martial arts examinations, and the Han Dynasty had another imperial examination, which was an assessment of literati.
But - how to take the literary test?
This time we learned that the Han Dynasty sent an envoy to Luoyang, and that this envoy was the number one winner in the first imperial examination of the Han Dynasty. Originally, Cao Rui wanted to learn from him what the imperial examination was like.
But he didn't want Zeng Shu to ridicule him because of the word "stick eye".
Although he didn't say it explicitly, people can actually hear this. I, the Han Dynasty, held martial arts examinations, and you, Cao Wei, followed suit. Now that we, the Han Dynasty, have implemented imperial examinations, do you plan to imitate them too?
Zeng Shu saw Cao Rui's embarrassment, and then said slowly: "If your Majesty also wants to implement the scientific examination system, the foreign minister can explain the rules of the Han Dynasty scientific examination to your Majesty in detail;" As he said, But he smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please remember that the first grade should be the number one scholar, the second grade should be the second prize, and the third grade should be the third prize. But you must not become the number one scholar, a stick eye, or an epiphyllum."
After speaking, he glanced at Cao Rui, then at the other Cao Wei ministers, and then said with a smile: "Otherwise, others would still say that our scientific examination students in the Wei Dynasty were all short-lived in the end, or just a stick in the eye... .Hahaha..."
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