Chapter 47 The government examination begins, the test questions Anguo
Since ancient times, the liberal arts colleges for literati assessment have been relatively simple.
Especially after Zhu Sheng, extravagance and waste were eliminated, and simplicity was the most beautiful thing. Even various places began to be poorer, especially when it came to literati.
Of course, the Imperial Examination Gongyuan is different. After all, it involves the royal family and the Wei Dynasty.
The Gongyuan in Nanyu Prefecture is a bit shabby. It is not covered with tiles and bricks, and is covered with haystacks.
There is no gold paint or anything like that on the plaque, and everything looks simple.
At this time, Mao Shi had not yet arrived, and the entire Nanyu Mansion Gongyuan was already filled with talented scholars.
At the entrance of the mansion, there were twenty policemen standing, armed with long knives, looking at everyone sternly.
Academic examinations for literati, whether they are imperial examinations or government examinations, are extremely strict, but if there is cheating, the person will be banned from official service for life, and in the worst case, he will be banned from serving for three thousand miles.
This is no joke.
Just taking a quick glance, I saw that there were only twenty police officers in the mansion, which was obviously a bit small. Logically speaking, the mansion examination should be the most important thing in Nanyu Mansion at the moment, and there shouldn't be so few.
Before I could think about it carefully, many people gathered around me.
"Your Excellency is Xu Wangu, Xu Qingxiao, Brother Xu, right?"
Someone came and saluted Xu Qingxiao.
"I don't dare to take it for granted. I am none other than Xu Qingxiao, everyone?"
Xu Qingxiao came back from her thoughts and looked at the people in front of her with curiosity. At the same time, she felt a bit toothache at this title.
Xu Wangu, isn’t this giving too much face?
As soon as Xu Qingxiao answered, several people suddenly looked overjoyed.
"We are scholars from Beilin County. When we arrived at Nanyu Mansion yesterday, we heard that Brother Xu had composed a poem for a banquet, a song called "Man Jiang Hong", which fulfills the wishes of scholars like us. When I saw him today, Brother Xu was indeed majestic and heroic.
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"Yes, yes, Brother Xu is such a talented person. Since I read your name, I have been sleepless almost all night, just looking forward to seeing your face soon."
"Brother Xu, we have an unasked request. Can Brother Xu give us your name? This way, even if we fail the test, at least our trip will not be in vain."
Several people opened their mouths and said various words of praise, just like little fans.
The so-called signature is actually a signature.
Understanding the purpose of the other party's visit, Xu Qingxiao was also very polite. After nodding, they became even more happy. They took out the booklet, opened the first page, handed Xu Qingxiao a small brush, and even prepared an ink bag.
With a little ink on it, Xu Qingxiao put her name on it.
Soon, almost in an instant, Xu Qingxiao named the three of them. Just as the naming was finished, before Xu Qingxiao put down the brush, four or five more people came over, with the same purpose.
It is a common thing to find a favorite scholar to name, and it is also a relatively stylish thing.
Xu Qingxiao is an easy-going person and does not reject anyone who comes.
It's not yet midnight, and all the literati are either waiting patiently or chatting.
Suddenly I heard that Xu Qingxiao appeared and was signing autographs for people. In an instant, it was like a stone falling into an ancient pond, causing a thousand waves.
"Quick, what are you doing here? Xu Wangu is here."
"What? Xu Wangu is here?"
"Xu Wangu is putting names on people, let's go there quickly."
"Xu Wangu will at least be a great scholar in the future. If a great scholar writes a pen, he will frame it at home and bring blessings to his children and grandchildren."
"Take me one, take me one."
"Who is Xu Wangu? I've never heard of him, why are you trying to name him?"
"What? Xu Wangu is Xu Qingxiao? The one with Jiang Hong written all over it? Brother, wait for me."
The crowd instantly became excited. Anyway, I had nothing to do, so it wouldn't hurt to go and get an autograph.
at this time.
A crowd surged around Xu Qingxiao. There were hundreds of people inside and outside, all of whom came to beg to be named.
Among the crowd, Wang Ru and others worked hard to maintain order. Xu Qingxiao was a little panicked when she saw this scene. Hundreds of men rushed towards her like wolves and tigers. Who could withstand this?
Chen Xinghe, on the other hand, watched all this with a calm face.
In fact, Chen Xinghe really wanted to ask.
Do you want my name dropped?
But he couldn't say such words.
Taking a look at Xu Qingxiao, who was being sought after by everyone, Chen Xinghe felt a little envious, but his determination was even stronger.
After today's government examination.
He wants everyone to know that he, Chen Xinghe, is the most talented person in Nanyu Mansion.
When the time comes, you beg me, Chen, to write for you, but I, Chen, won’t do it either.
Just when Chen Xinghe was thinking about it, a voice suddenly sounded.
"Excuse me, is this Chen Xinghe, Brother Chen?"
This is a handsome Confucian scholar, holding a pamphlet and a writing brush in his hand.
"yes."
At this moment, Chen Xinghe became excited.
Finally someone knows me, Chen.
Very good, I see that you have a pair of discerning eyes, I will give you a name, be the first to be named, and you can brag to your descendants in the future.
Chen Xinghe thought so in his heart.
The latter also handed over the pamphlet and brush and said: "I heard that Brother Chen is Xu Wangu's brother, can you help me get a name?"
The handsome man said with great excitement.
The next moment, Chen Xinghe, who had already reached out, slowly retracted his hand and said with a cold expression.
"I want it myself."
After saying this, he took half a step back, looked at his nose with his eyes, and his heart with his nose, turning on the autistic mode.
At this time, the excitement outside the courtyard also attracted the attention of the people inside the courtyard.
Nanyu Gongyuan.
In the examination room, nine old men stood not far away, watching the noise outside.
"In another hour, it will be the time of the government examination. Why is it so noisy outside?"
The old man in the middle frowned slightly and asked.
"Back to Mr. Zhao, I just made some inquiries. It seems that Xu Qingxiao is here. These scholars are a little excited."
Someone answered and told me the reason.
"Xu Qingxiao? Are you Xu Qingxiao from Manjianghong?"
He asked and then continued.
"It's really remarkable to be able to write a poem that will last forever. It's good for a hero to come from a young age, but it doesn't need to be treated like this."
"Have someone stop the noise, and when the time comes, open the courtyard door."
Master Zhao said slowly.
This Mr. Zhao has a great background. He comes from the Hanlin Academy and is in charge of the Nanyu Mansion Examination.
People who come from the capital do have a big picture.
Xu Qingxiao's name is famous in Southern Henan. Even if a normal scholar has studied for a few more years, he will be polite when he meets Xu Qingxiao. After all, who would not want to get to know a promising young man?
But this Lord Zhao Yuan, not only did not have any surprise, on the contrary, he was as usual.
Think about it, the Imperial Academy of the Wei Dynasty is after all a place where the world's officials gather, how can there be mediocre people.
Soon, people from Gongyuan were sent to stop the noise outside the mansion.
As someone stopped her, Xu Qingxiao breathed a sigh of relief, while Wang Ru and others were even more breathless.
Fortunately, everything has calmed down.
This group of literati was so ferocious that if the officials hadn't stopped them, Xu Qingxiao felt that these people would touch her.
However, at this moment, Li Xin came.
After bowing to Xu Qingxiao, he gave Xu Qingxiao a look.
Xu Qingxiao understood immediately, and after responding with a smile, the two of them said nothing.
Just like that, until Mao hour.
"enter."
With a burst of bells and a loud voice, the government examination is about to begin.
The gate of Gongyuan opened, twenty officials gathered together, and the students lined up in four teams and entered one by one.
First, take out the road map certificate, then take out the government entrance examination certificate, and finally check whether there are any cheat sheets on the body or whether there are any marks on the clothes.
After strict inspection, people were allowed in.
The benefits of fame are instantly reflected at this moment.
Xu Qingxiao was originally at the back, but everyone gave way and forced Xu Qingxiao to the front.
After a while, Xu Qingxiao received her number plate and walked into the Gongyuan.
There are four examination rooms in Nanyu Gongyuan. Xu Qingxiao is in examination room A and is randomly selected.
After entering Gongyuan, Xu Qingxiao basically followed behind Chen Xinghe.
It was his first time to take the government examination and he didn't understand many things.
"Junior brother, come with me."
After entering the Gongyuan, Chen Xinghe whispered and asked Xu Qingxiao to follow him.
The two walked side by side, walked into the inner hall, took three sticks of incense, and bowed in all directions. There were portraits of saints hanging on all sides of the hall.
However, these portraits are not of the real person, but are fictitious and a kind of modification.
After worshiping the saint, walk through the inner hall. On the left are the examination rooms for A and B, and on the right are the examination rooms for B and D.
"Junior brother, you go to the left. Brother Wang Ru and I go to the right. Take the exam well and meet at the inn after it's over."
"Oh, by the way, here are the pen, ink, paper and inkstone for you to take."
Chen Xinghe opened his mouth, pointed to the entrance on the left, and at the same time took out a small baggage from his sleeve, which was pen, ink, paper and inkstone prepared for Xu Qingxiao.
"Thank you, senior brother."
Seeing the pen and ink handed over by the other party, Xu Qingxiao took it. Chen Xinghe had prepared it for Xu Qingxiao before coming. He was worried that Xu Qingxiao would drop it, so he kept it in his hand.
Then the three of them bowed to each other and left.
After saying goodbye, Xu Qingxiao walked towards the Class A examination room.
Not long after, the entire examination room appeared in Xu Qingxiao's eyes.
There are two rows horizontally and vertically, a relatively small space with no obstruction in front, just a desk. Each examination room is inspected back and forth by two examiners.
Hand over the number plate and someone will guide Xu Qingxiao's location.
Relatively high, seventh place.
After entering the examination room, Xu Qingxiao moved more slowly. One of the strictest rules in the examination room was not to make any noise.
After entering her room, Xu Qingxiao realized how strict the scientific examination was.
In the small room, which is relatively dark, there are two buckets on the left and right, one is for convenience, and the other is filled with clean water.
There is only one government examination, which lasts for three hours.
After taking a seat.
Xu Qingxiao waited patiently.
Nearly half an hour passed.
Many people gathered here one after another.
I glanced at the sky and saw that it was already three o'clock in the morning.
The exam officially started at Chenshi.
At this moment, an old man came to Xu Qingxiao. He was the examiner.
He was in his sixties, with gray hair, and looked at Xu Qingxiao with a smile on his face.
"Xu Dacai?"
"Meet sir."
Xu Qingxiao stood up and saluted.
The latter waved his hand and said: "Don't be like this, take the exam well and win some glory for our Nanyu."
The old man smiled.
Xu Qingxiao also smiled and nodded.
After the old man left, Xu Qingxiao was not idle and placed the pens, inks, paper and inkstones in the small bag one by one.
Wait until it is placed.
Xu Qingxiao began to study ink in advance.
Just study and study.
Xu Qingxiao's eyes couldn't help but fall on these brushes.
Because I also have a pen.
And it’s also a literary instrument.
I don’t know. What effect will it have if I use my own condensed writing tools to write articles?
Just when Xu Qingxiao was thinking.
Another bell rang.
The hour has arrived.
All the students stood up one after another, and the examiner also stood in the center and began to recite the rules of the examination room.
After the examination room rules were recited, a loud voice sounded.
It was the voice of the examiner Zhao Yuan.
"The government examination begins."
"Test questions."
"Yasukuni."
When the sound fell, it spread throughout the entire palace.