When a young man wins the first place in the world, this can be regarded as a contribution to the education of the country, and it is also auspicious in itself.
This period of time was not easy for the Qian court. There was a severe drought in the south, followed by an ice disaster in the north. The victims were displaced. Some evil heretics took the opportunity to spread rumors in the counties, saying that the emperor was stupid and had sinned against God. This was a gift from heaven. Sin and crime.
Emperor Jingwu also needed such an auspicious event to stabilize people's hearts and restore the court's reputation.
The next day is the time to release the results!
It is still under the east wall of Yujing Street, the busiest imperial street.
On the streets, the ice and snow in Haojing City had begun to melt, and a bone-chilling chill filled the air everywhere.
In front of the east wall, there was already a circle of people who had gotten up early to look at the list.
Zhang Lu squeezed into the crowd. This time Zhang Jian did not come, so Zhang Lu patted his chest and agreed to read the list.
In front of the street, many officials from the southern counties also saw Zhang Lu crowded in the crowd. They were deeply impressed by Zhang Lu, not only because of Zhang Lu's rare size, but also because Zhang Lu often followed Zhang Jian. .
Never leave!
But today I didn't see Zhang Jian around, so I asked.
"Zhang Lu, didn't your husband come in person?"
Zhang Lu laughed when he heard this: "My husband is very tired during this period and needs to rest at home, so I volunteered to come and show him the list!"
"Brother Zhang is so calm, we can't sit still!"
At this time, the Juren who spoke was a bit self-deprecating, while the Shilunren in the crowd just smiled slightly. As the second in the tribute list, Zhang Jian had a good chance of coming to the top, so naturally he didn't have to worry so much.
Even if you can't win the Three Tripods, you have a Jinshi degree and your starting point is already higher than many of the people present.
Shi Lun saw from a distance that King Qingzhou of Yuan Dynasty was standing not far away, surrounded by many important people.
At this moment, the crowd suddenly became lively.
There was a noise from ahead.
"The list is here, give way to the people in front!"
At this time, a loud-voiced government officer announced loudly from the front, and at the same time squeezed a way.
Everyone quickly got out of the way, only to see a group of Yamen servants from Haojing Mansion approaching, supporting several officials.
At this time, one of the officials was still holding a yellow list in his hand.
Naturally, everyone knows that the yellow list will finally be announced.
The four officials did not delay, and after painting a new layer of plaster on the wall, they quickly posted the yellow list.
At this time, everyone could see that there were two bright words on the right side of the opened yellow list, golden list.
Then there is a line of font.
The Fengtian Chengyun Emperor was established on the first day of the third month of the sixth year of Jingwu. There were more than 285 tribute scholars in the Chengtian Palace. The first A was awarded Jinshi and the second A was awarded Jinshi. The third A was born with the same Jinshi. This is to inform you.
The first one was awarded Jinshi and the first place was Zhang Jian, a native of Fengxi County, Fengyang (Zhangjia'ao, Fengxi County).
The second place is Wang Qingzhou, a native of Jiuzhangping, Dongling.
The third place is Peng Yuanshou, from Sanyuanli, Xicheng Street, Wuying County.
The fourth place is Wu Xiangsheng, a native of Xishan Hutong, Jiulian County.
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A total of 285 names are listed on the list.
At this moment, it was just a glance, but Zhang Lu's eyes widened and he couldn't help but get excited.
"The number one scholar, my husband is the number one scholar!"
Many people nearby saw this but didn't pay attention. They focused more on the list, and all of them looked shocked.
Zhang Jian's final victory in the world was indeed beyond the expectations of many people. After all, many officials were very optimistic about King Huiyuan Qingzhou.
But what many people care more about is finding their own names!
"Am I the second best?"
At this time, Wang Qingzhou was standing there a little lost. He couldn't help tightening his tight clothes, and he looked a little disappointed. In the end, he just missed the number one prize.
He was just stunned for a moment, but he still accepted the congratulations from many people around him gracefully. Being ranked second among the Three Tripods is already pretty good.
At this time, Tanhua Peng Yuanshou was also surrounded by many people, and his face was full of spring breeze.
Peng Yuanshou was selected as the most beautiful girl because he was not only talented but also very good-looking. It was said that he had been valued by an important minister in Haojing City not long ago and was looking for a good son-in-law.
At this time, I won the lottery again, which can be described as double happiness!
The four officials next to them also began to roll call.
Every time there is a palace examination, the emperor will send special officials to roll call in front of Yujing Gate to show that he is promoting culture and education and is eager for talents.
At the same time, the Haojing Order will be circulated to many government officials in the government.
For a time, the official's roll call became more and more lively under the yellow list.
Shi Lun stood in the crowd and saw his ranking at this time.
He was born as a Jinshi, named Shi Lun in the 29th year, and lived in Shijiafang, Jixian County.
"First place in the second-tier class?"
There was still a trace of regret in the depths of Shi Lun's eyes. He also hoped that Emperor Jingwu would see the two of them as having made great contributions to the court and grant them another favor.
Now it seems that it is too much to ask for.
However, Shi Lun also knew that being able to be promoted from No. 109 on the tribute list to No. 1 in the Second Class A must also include the gift of Emperor Jingwu. Otherwise, based on his true level, he may not be able to win the Second Class A title.
The first name.
The first place in the second class is actually no worse than the few Jinshi at the end of the first class.
The first in the second class is also the first, and the first can always be remembered.
Who would remember second place, third place, let alone the following rankings?
At this time, several friends around Shi Lun saw this scene and couldn't help but look at Shi Lun with envy.
The first place in the second class is already a good ranking that many people dream of.
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And just when Zhang Lu ran back to report the news, the servants from the Haojing Mansion Yamen had already arrived at Zhang Jian's temporary residence carrying gongs and beating drums.
Zhang Jian suddenly woke up from his practice when he heard the sound of gongs outside. He glanced outside the small courtyard. He knew that the results were released today, and it seemed that there was good news.
"I wonder which one of the three tripod armors it is?"
Zhang Jian believed that he had done a perfect job in the palace examination, and it was unlikely that he would fall out of the top ranks.
It is even possible to win the Three Tripod Armor.
He had seen the actions of many court officials in the past, but everything was subject to accidents, and he could not guarantee that there would be no problems.
Immediately when the door was opened, there were several government officials at the door covered with red flowers. When they saw Zhang Jian coming out, their eyes suddenly lit up, and the leader, a strong government official, couldn't help but ask.
"May I ask if this gentleman is Mr. Zhang Jian, a literary star from Fengyang County?"
"You can't be a Wenquxing star, I am indeed Zhang Jian!"
Hearing this, the leading yamen officer bowed and congratulated continuously: "Congratulations to Mr. Zhang. Congratulations to Mr. Zhang for ranking first in the high school examination and being appointed as the number one scholar by His Majesty!"
With that said, he handed the good news in his hand to Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian glanced at it, and he was a little surprised. He knew that he had a chance to achieve the Three-Tripod Armor, but he didn't expect that the operation in the imperial examination could have such an astonishing effect.
He actually won the first prize in one fell swoop and topped the gold list.
"reward!"
He was in a great mood. At that moment, Zhang Jian smiled and took out a dozen copper coins that he had already prepared from his sleeve and threw them to several government officials, making them smile with joy.
This constant amount of copper coins is worth several months of their salary.
The number one scholar in front of me is really generous.
One after another came to announce the good news, and Zhang Lu came back just at this time. Zhang Jian simply asked Zhang Lu to carry out the baskets of copper coins, and everyone had a share, and the rain and dew were all wet.
At the same time, Zhang Jian noticed that with the names on the gold list, there was a magnificent spiritual power deep in the void that turned into a torrent and merged into his body, strengthening the magic power of his Dantian.
In the golden liquid method spring, countless golden runes condensed and formed surrounding the golden liquid method spring. These runes are part of the mystery contained in the treasure record, which contains the principles of heaven and earth.
These golden runes condensed into rings, gradually forming a closed rune pattern. The drops of gold liquid in the spring in the center of the pattern gradually condensed into a ball, faintly transforming from liquid to solid.
A small golden elixir phantom gradually emerged from the golden rune ring.
At this moment, the accumulation of his golden liquid stage was gradually completed, forming a golden elixir shadow, which was already close to the edge of the golden elixir realm.
This kind of speed of cultivation was beyond even his own imagination.
Moreover, the magnificent inspirations of heaven and earth are still flowing towards him.
After the absorption is completed, he may be able to take advantage of the opportunity of being named on the gold list to condense the golden elixir.
"This is such a great blessing!"
Zhang Jian was secretly happy. This made him much happier than simply being named on the gold medal list and being the top pick in high school.
At this time, part of the excess magnificent spiritual energy was also directed into the depths of his Dantian.
Through the Dantian and all the orifices around the body, it is submerged into the Dragon Sword at the waist, nourishing this spiritual sword.
It's just that Zhang Jian is not yet able to calm down and practice well. As the number one scholar, he will also parade through the streets with a group of capital masters.
The so-called hat is placed in the palace and the flowers are placed in a banquet, and the body is dipped in immortal dew and given clothes and glory. This is what comes next.
Among them are riding a horse on the street, participating in the Qionglin Banquet, which is also a banquet of grace and honor, and finally, being awarded an official status.
In Zhang Jian's eyes, the parade on horseback and the Qionglin banquet were just fun, and the important thing was to be given an official status.
According to convention, Sandingjia, as well as some new-ke Jinshi who passed the first-level Jinshi, will be granted entry into the Academy of Culture and Sports, and stay in Haojing to become officials in the capital, which is also the most noble type of official.
Officials in the Academy of Culture and Sports were usually the ones often summoned by Emperor Jingwu, either to lecture on scriptures, or to attend readings, or to be editors of the Academy of Arts and Sports, or to compile books. If they were lucky, they could occasionally help Emperor Jingwu compile books.
Draft an edict.
This is very similar to some of the close ministers who were deliberately cultivated by the emperor in the previous court. Even if they are released outside in the future, the emperor will still give them some help based on the layer of gold they have in the palace.
Migration will be faster.
After all, they are officials who have met and got to know each other personally, and their trust level is much higher than that of other officials working abroad.
If you are criticized or promoted, the emperor will not easily feel bad towards you.
If the Jinshi in the palace examination can be called the disciples of the emperor, then entering the Academy of Culture and Sports to spend gold is the true legacy that stays with the emperor.
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Qingfeng Princess Mansion
In the mansion, Princess Qingfeng is sitting in front of the stove. She is dressed elegantly and luxuriously. Even in a private place, she has an indescribable aura of nobility, even though her face can only be considered above average.
At this time, the eunuch who had delivered meals to Zhang Jian was lowering his head with a smile on his face.
"Your Highness, I didn't expect that this nephew of General Qi would be so lucky. He was selected as the number one scholar by His Majesty. It is really rare for the number one scholar who is not yet sixteen years old!"
Princess Qingfeng had a slight smile on her dignified face.
"If Yuan Wu knew about this, he would definitely be very happy. I heard him mention it a long time ago that his nephew is very talented and is expected to become a Jinshi. I didn't expect that he would win the first place!"
"I originally thought that after he became a Jinshi, maybe we could help him, but I didn't expect that he wouldn't need our help!"
Princess Qingfeng smiled slightly.
After the imperial examination, it has been a common practice in the court that the top candidate is generally awarded the editorship of the Academy of Arts and Sports, and the second best candidate is awarded the editorship.
The rest of the Jinshi who pass the examination will also stay in the Academy of Culture and Sports to serve as various auxiliary positions. Those who pass the examination after three years will be awarded the title of editor, reviewer and other officials in the Academy of Culture and Sports.
The rest are assigned to various ministries as directors, observers and other positions, or they are appointed with priority by the magistrate and are called casual officials.
Jinshi who were born in the Academy of Culture and Sports were usually promoted very quickly, and the Daqian dynasty was similar to that of the previous dynasty. Over the years, it gradually formed a situation where non-Jinshis could not enter the Academy of Arts and Sports, non-Jinshi were not lecturers in the Academy of Arts and Sports, and bachelors could not be Jiuqing.
"There's no need to worry about this young man from the Zhang family. I just don't know when Yuan Wu will come back victorious!"
Princess Qingfeng's beautiful appearance now had a hint of resentment.
When the old eunuch saw this, he said:
"Don't worry, Your Highness, the rebellion in the southern counties is gradually suppressed. This time, His Majesty clearly intends to compensate. When General Qi returns, he will have a bright future. Your Majesty may even decree a marriage by then!"
After hearing this, the eldest princess Qingfeng also smiled a little more on her face.
Immediately he said: "Your Majesty is sometimes harsh and unkind, but after all, I was the one who grew up watching him, and he is not a ruthless and unjust emperor!"
When the old eunuch heard this, he lowered his head and did not dare to accept such words.
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"It would be an excellent opportunity if I could be awarded the title of Editor of the Institute of Culture and Sports!"
At this time, after the Qionglin banquet, Zhang Jian was also waiting for the conferring ceremony.
If you can stay in the Cultural and Sports Institute, you can follow Zhang Jian's wish.
Not only is it a stepping stone for officials in the Academy of Culture and Sports to become important ministers of the third or higher ranks of the imperial court and even local officials, it is also because it contains a rich collection of imperial books.
If his Qiqiao Exquisite Heart wants to grow, he needs to accumulate enough knowledge.
The Academy of Culture and Sports was not only a play and study institution for the emperor, but also contained the largest 'library' of the Daqian court. With this noble official position, he could openly read all kinds of books collected by the Daqian court.
Expand your own vision and enrich your exquisite heart.
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At this time, after the Qionglin Banquet, Zhang Jian and Shi Lun also began to bid farewell to some of their friends who had failed.
After the Yellow List came out, many candidates were preparing to return home.
Zhan Xiong, a friend of two of them, was also among them.
However, to their surprise, among the people who sent Zhan Xiong off, there was also a beautiful woman with luxurious clothes and a graceful figure. Zhan Xiong did not want to leave at this time, but more wanted to stay in Haojing City.
I will continue to work hard for three years.
At this time, I heard this woman say: "Zhanlang, a man's ambition should be like a majestic river, running eastward to the sea, why bother missing the gentle land?!"