When the official who announced the good news finally went to the right door, the new students on the upper floor of Mingyuan of Jiangnan Gongyuan in Yingtian finally waited for the academic officer.
The first time Zhu Pingan met the academic officer was when he entered the examination room of the hospital. He only took a quick glance and felt that he was a serious elder in his fifties. At this moment, Zhu Pingan was able to observe the academic officer at close range.
official.
The academic officer was about fifty years old, but he didn't look old at all. He looked energetic and handsome for an old man. He looked as serious as before. He didn't even talk to the accompanying officials when he went upstairs.
Even though he was joking and stuff, his aura was still very strong, maybe it was a natural result of being in a high position for a long time.
Tixueguan was the provincial education administrator of the Ming Dynasty. He was appointed by the imperial court. The people who accompanied Tixueguan were officials from the educational circles of Southern Zhili.
"Okay, okay, there are so many talents." As soon as the academic officer went upstairs, he looked around at everyone and nodded with satisfaction.
"I've seen junior students mention their studies."
Zhu Pingan, along with all the new students, bowed respectfully to welcome the academic officer.
"No, no, you are the most important person today, I should avoid you." The academic officer pressed his hand down, signaling everyone not to be too polite.
Having said that, Zhu Ping'an and other new recruits did not dare to be presumptuous. They were still respectful and polite and did not dare to go overboard in the slightest.
"The towering China, the fragrance of its history, owes much to the inheritance of scholars. Da Ya, poems of Chu and Han, poems of the Tang and Song Dynasties, and all the articles in the world are written by scholars. When you are born into the world, a hermit rises in the grass, and a handsome man emerges from the street. Although there is a flower and a bright pearl,
Those who want to take the road to Zhongshan are still unable to find it, so they join the world and become officials one after another to seek the welfare of the world. They benefit the virtuous and the poor. Wen Ding’s poems are flourishing and it is magnificent for a while. Today’s scholars are lucky to welcome you; you are lucky to enter our scholarly forest.
.I hope you will continue to work hard..."
After the academic officer took his seat, he began to give instructions to the new students. Basically, our Shilin is very good, you are great, keep up the good work...
It has been like this throughout the ages. After the big leader finished speaking, other leaders would make a summary. It was the same today. After a gray-haired official finished speaking, he stood up and made a summary of this year's college examination.
. Generally speaking, it is the same as in modern times. This is a successful college exam, a united college exam, a satisfactory college exam, etc., and then there are some unnutritious speeches.
After everyone who should speak has spoken, the highlight of today is the hairpin ceremony.
After the tixue officer nodded, the hairpin ceremony began. The so-called hairpin ceremony does not mean to wear a flower on your head, but to give you a red flower, which is a reward of property. The reward of property is not much, that is,
It’s just two taels of silver and a red flower, but although the money is small, the symbolic meaning is great. This is an honor that many scholars dream of. This means that Shilin has opened its arms to you. From today on, you are not alone.
Yes, you are organized.
After the hairpin ceremony, the new students should be led by education officials such as Ti Xue Guan to visit Confucius in the Confucius Temple, which is almost the same as meeting the ancestor in martial arts, fairy tales and fantasy novels.
However, there was an episode after the hairpin ceremony. The academic officer asked the surrounding officials something, and after receiving the answers, the academic officer looked at the new students and asked, "You are waiting. Zhu
Who is peace?”
Uh, could it be said that what happened yesterday came to light?
Although he was a little surprised, Zhu Pingan still stood up and bowed and said, "Greetings to Ti Xue, my student is Zhu Pingan."
"Come forward." The academic officer waved his hand.
What's going on? Why do you want him to come forward?
So, Zhu Ping'an walked up to Master Tixueguan amidst the curious eyes of everyone.
However, everyone's curiosity soon turned into envy.
Before and after Zhu Ping'an came forward, Mr. Tixueguan, stroking his long beard, advised: "You are the youngest, but you are good at writing, reciting verses, and have literary talent. You should work hard from now on, and you will achieve something in the future."
, don’t think you’re good and forget about it, don’t follow the example of Zhongyong, the former dynasty, and take this as a warning.”
It turns out that the academic officer has good intentions.
"Students should remember the teachings." Zhu Pingan pretended to be excited, and then bowed deeply.
Mr. Ti Xueguan was very satisfied with this.
After the answer is completed, the academic officer will give you a glass of wine as a reward.
Originally, I wanted to quit drinking.
It seemed that the plan could not keep up with the changes. When the academic officer offered him wine, Zhu Pingan did not dare not accept it, so he had to take it and drink it.
After the interlude, it’s time to worship Confucius.
The academic officer was in front, followed closely by other officials from Nanzhili, and then the new students lined up according to the various prefectures went to the Confucius Temple in a mighty manner.
The road from Jiangnan Gongyuan to the Confucius Temple was blocked by government officials, and only officials and new students who worshiped Confucius were allowed to go along. At this time, pedestrians were all in the shops on both sides, pointing out the new students who were filing out.
Point, I am envious.
Worshiping Confucius is equivalent to the opening ceremony of new students' apprenticeship. It is said to "enter Pan Palace, leave the mansion to study, and go to Qingyun Road".
"The beginning of etiquette and righteousness lies in correct appearance, uniform color, and correct speech." "Book of Rites? Guanyi". The first step in worshiping Confucius is to "correct clothes and hats." The academic officials and other officials paused in front of the Confucius Temple.
They began to tidy up their clothes, as did Zhu Ping'an and other new students. After standing respectfully for a moment with "neat clothes and clothes neatly dressed", they could enter the Confucius Temple under the leadership of the academic officer and other officials.
Entering the Lingxing Gate of the Confucius Temple, you will see a Panchi, which is semicircular. Pan means half water, so the pool is semicircular. You can see a few goldfish in the Panchi, and you can see the main entrance of Dacheng Hall not far away.
There is a plaque hanging above, on which are engraved four eye-catching characters "Teacher of All Times".
Further on is the Dacheng Hall. There are five seated statues in the Dacheng Hall. The most eye-catching one is Confucius. On the left and right are Confucius's most proud disciple Yan Hui; the diligent and studious Zeng Shen; Confucius's grandson Kong Ji; and the great ancient thinker Meng Ke.
In front of the statue of Confucius, there are Tailao and Wuzi, which are used for sacrifices. The sacrifices and other etiquette in the front were performed by officials such as Ti Xueguan, and then the new students such as Zhu Ping'an lined up to kowtow.
The holy master Confucius kneeled on the ground and kowtowed nine times. Everyone's expressions were solemn, but also faintly excited. From then on, their identities were very different.
After paying homage to Confucius, Zhu Ping'an felt that his knees were aching. He couldn't help but yearn for the modern era of equality and democracy where kneeling was not required.
After paying homage to Confucius, only the hairpin banquet was left. The academic officer held a banquet to entertain the new students. Zhu Pingan rushed to the banquet scene with everyone. The hairpin banquet was still held in Jiangnan Gongyuan. The yamen worked efficiently
It was very high. By the time Zhu Ping'an and others returned to Jiangnan Gongyuan after visiting Confucius, the banquet had already been arranged.
Because of the large number of people, the Hairpin Banquet was an open-air feast, placed in an open space in Jiangnan Gongyuan.
There is a dazzling array of wine, meat and delicious food, which makes people want to eat. (To be continued...)