Qi Yu naturally didn't know what happened in the palace, and he couldn't know either.
In the next few days, he worked at sunrise and rested at sunset.
So, what did he ‘do’?
Have fun!
With a cup of tea and a pot of dark wine, along with the purchased Beijing roast duck and braised pork head, I spent the whole day immersed in eating and drinking.
I need to make up for the fat I've lost recently.
There is tea, wine, and articles!
Full of Wei and Jin style!
In fact, Qi Dalang also thought about losing weight, but vegetables without oil are indeed not as delicious as meat.
Well, if you don’t eat enough, how can you have the energy to lose weight?
…
Early that morning, a guard suddenly called outside the courtyard gate, saying that he had followed the emperor's instructions and ordered Qi Yu to quickly enter the palace to meet the emperor.
Face to face saint?
Haha, what else can happen? Of course it is the appointment of the Jinluan Palace!
Qi Yu thanked him and hurriedly took out some reward money and gave it to the guard, asking him to wait for a while.
After that, it’s time to wash your face and change your clothes.
When you are about to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit, you must of course pay attention to your personal appearance, otherwise it will be a breach of etiquette.
Qi Yu tidied things up neatly, and after everything was in order, he followed the guards anxiously.
This time when you enter the palace, you don’t have to walk by yourself, because the Ministry of Rites has already arranged transportation by horse and carriage.
Qi Yu sighed: The salary has been improved!
Since it is a matter of determining merit and fame, all candidates for this examination will naturally go there and receive the imperial gift at the imperial level.
Although he said he was calm, he was still a little nervous.
It's like, you already know that you have won the lottery, and you know that the money can't be lost, but when you stand on the podium, you feel a different kind of excitement.
Excited! Excited!
Which piece of armor will the emperor bestow upon me?
Is your future about to be revealed?
With an uneasy mood, Qi Yu walked into the palace under the leadership of the guards, and then stood outside the hall door waiting to hear the announcement.
All the new scholars have arrived. They are all in high spirits and standing in line in front of the hall happily.
Yin Jun also came. At this time, he was a little nervous and his hands seemed to be shaking.
Qi Yu walked over and patted him to calm him down, then walked away.
Yes, it is forbidden to make noise in front of the main hall. It is better to speak less.
very quiet!
About 6 o'clock in the morning, the eunuch San Dezi suddenly trotted out of the palace gate, raised his head and announced: "The emperor has a decree, announcing that the new subjects of the new science examination will come to see you and be awarded the title!"
Everyone hurriedly thanked them, shouted long live, and then filed in in a very orderly manner under the leadership of the eunuch.
As soon as I entered the palace gate, I heard the pleasant sound of ritual music.
Yes, today is the day of graduation. The Drum Division has already rehearsed the ritual music, and now we are performing it live.
The emperor, who was sitting high on the dragon chair, looked around at the candidates and felt very relieved. He placed one hand elegantly on his knees and beat the rhythm to the rhythm, with a very calm posture.
In his eyes, these candidates under the rank are all the talents he has recruited. If one or two can grow into the pillars in the future, it will be a great blessing for the country!
The music stopped, and San Dezi sang and bowed.
The candidates cheered three times again, and after the ceremony, they all stood quietly on both sides, with their hands clasped.
Everything is silent.
There wasn't even a cough.
Everyone must remain silent until the emperor speaks first.
This is the rule.
"Since I came to the throne, there has been a great development of culture and education, and there has been a great thirst for talents...Now that you have stood out, I am pleased. I hope that you will continue to work hard in the future, contribute ideas and suggestions for the prosperity of the country, and live up to my expectations."
"..."
Then, it came to the point of claiming fame.
The process is like this.
The cabinet will present a large roster to the Holy Case. This roster contains all the rankings of the third class, clearly written.
What the emperor has to do is very simple. He only needs to grant them fame and status according to their rankings in the book.
In essence, this is just a formality, pure formalism.
In addition to the roster just mentioned, the chief minister of the cabinet will also present a golden book containing only the top ten names to the emperor.
Among these ten people, the emperor will give first-class and second-class armor.
This is the emperor's prerogative. He can appoint any one of them as the number one scholar and any one as the second one. Cabinet ministers have no right to participate.
The awarding of merit has begun!
The emperor browsed the large roster and declared: "...You are the top three Jinshi, and I am granted the same background as a Jinshi."
“Students thank the Lord for His grace!”
Because they have not yet been awarded official positions, these Jinshi cannot call themselves ministers yet. It is most appropriate to call themselves students.
Third class, fame is certain!
The newly awarded top three scholars once again shouted long live, thanked them, and left under the leadership of the imperial guards.
As a result, only 10% of the ten people are left, which is the top ten left.
The emperor opened the golden book and took a closer look: it did contain Yin Jun's name, but there was also Qi Yu's name.
Um?
You old guys, are you deliberately going against me?
Or are you saying that all your years have been spent on pigs? The wording in Qi Yu’s policy statement is so obvious, can’t you see it?
But the ministers in the cabinet were smiling and thinking: Your Majesty, this time I followed your wishes. Is that interesting enough? Don't show us any shame in the future.
At a glance, the emperor saw that all the ministers in the cabinet were snickering, with very happy faces on their faces.
What do you mean?
Are you trying to disgust me on purpose?
Humph! I will try your attitude today and see what you are laughing at?
How to try it?
I only have ideas, and I can guess why you are laughing just by probing your tone of voice.
Therefore, the emperor's expression softened and he said tentatively: "My dear friends, I would like to hear your opinions on this subject. Whose article do you think is the best?"
Immediately, Zhong Yi, the chief minister of the cabinet, came out holding a scepter, cupped his hands and said: "I think that among these ten examination papers, Qi Yu's literary talent is the best! If such a talented person cannot win the first grade, it will be difficult to convince the public.
!”
Before the emperor had time to reply, other cabinet ministers replied together: "We second the proposal of Mr. Zhong and strongly recommend that Qi Yu be awarded the first class."
It’s broken, it’s broken!
The emperor was stunned. Why did he feel that he had backfired?
If I had known earlier I wouldn’t have asked you, now how do I end it?
You have all said that it will be difficult for Qi Yu to convince the public if he does not win the first prize. Do I have any other choice?
You know, now that you are in the main hall, how can you go against the cabinet because of such a trivial matter?
Do we really want to appoint Qi Yu as the first person?
this……
Suddenly, the emperor was happy: So what if I am a first-class officer? I still have the right to release officials?
So, no problem!
Even so, the emperor was still stingy. Although he appointed Qi as a first-class soldier, he still ranked him last.
"Promote me, and I will be praised as a third-level flower, and I will be given the title of Jinshi!"
"Promote Yin Jun to the second rank and give him a Jinshi background!"
"Long live my emperor, long live long live..."
…
The top ten are out.
Qi was hailed as the third most beautiful girl and ranked third in the first class.
Yin Jun is Chuanlu, fourth in the overall list and first in the second class.
Qi Yu Anle: Are you suppressing him again?
Now is the final stop on the road to the imperial examination, and there will be no next level.
In other words, he will never be able to stand up again in this life.
Refreshing!
In fact, Yin Jun's eyes had been wandering around Qi Yu's body. When he saw his strange smile, he guessed what he was thinking and couldn't help but snorted secretly.
Just when the new scholars were all smiling, they saw the emperor suddenly flinging his sleeves and leaving directly.
what's the situation?
Long Yan is unhappy?
The Jinshi all looked at each other with confusion on their faces.
The cabinet ministers were even more confused: Why did the emperor leave? Why didn't you even order Hanlin?
According to etiquette, we are only halfway through now. How will it end?
What else?
Zhong Yi waved his hand and said, "Let's break up."