The Su family's old house was so big, with few masters and few servants, so it seemed empty.
Su Yizhao planned to take a tour of this big house in the next few days to see the history of the Su family.
The dinner was quite sumptuous, but mostly game. Come to think of it, this is the countryside, so there must be a lot of game.
Su Wenqing was also satisfied with the meal and even nodded and praised it a few times.
After all three people put down their chopsticks, Su Wenqing asked about Su Yichu's studies.
"You are already a child, and the college entrance examination will begin in August. If everything goes well, you will be able to finish the exam after another year's academic examination. It is a good time."
Su Wenqing took a sip of tea and thought that although the tea in this old house was not as expensive as the ones in the capital, the tea soup actually had a sweet taste when it entered her throat, and she could only feel the fragrance lingering on her lips and teeth.
"My nephew will work hard this time and live up to the expectations of the elders in the family. Is the fourth uncle sure about the autumn this time? The game will end in seven days. This time, the nephew wishes the fourth uncle a good start."
Su Yichu bowed as he spoke, with a smile on his face.
Su Wenqing's expression immediately became unnatural, "Where? My uncle and nephew encourage each other and hope that this time they will get what they want."
The following conversation allowed Su Yizhao to understand the imperial examination system of the Dayun Dynasty. Anyway, it was very complicated. It was really possible to defeat six generals after passing five levels.
For example, Su Yichu, he has already left the field twice and happened to catch up this time.
The county examination and the prefecture examination are held every year, in February and April respectively, but the college examination is held twice every three years.
Chen, Xu, Chou, those who are not in the year are called annual examinations. This year is the year of Chen, and next year happens to be the year of Si, so there is a scientific examination.
In the Dayun Dynasty, it was not enough for a scholar to pass the provincial examination to qualify for the provincial examination, but he also had to take the scientific examination.
There will be a scientific examination next year. If Su Yichu passes the scientific examination, he will be able to take the provincial examination next year.
This is just the right time, because this year's provincial examination was actually supposed to be held last year, but it was postponed for a year.
If you want to ask why it was postponed for one year, it is because there was a flood in the south last year, and the disaster was very serious. It happened that there was a drought in the north, and the harvest was not good. The emperor was worried about the country and the people, so even the rural examination was moved to this year.
However, Su Wenqing did not take the scientific examination this year, how could he end up there?
"My fourth uncle was a well-known talent in the capital back then. If he had not refused to leave, he would have joined the officialdom long ago. I happened to have obtained the results of the scientific examination before, otherwise I would have been in such a hurry this time."
Su Yi first glanced at Su Wenqing, then picked up the tea bowl to cover up the disdain on his lips.
Fourth uncle has been living a miserable life for so many years, and now he is suddenly going to end. Do you really think that you can easily catch someone?
How many people study hard in poverty, and there are countless elders who have studied for decades. It is undoubtedly a dream for a person who has not touched the Four Books and Five Classics for many years to think about the provincial examination.
Su Wenqing coughed lightly, "Actually, I haven't played for many years, so I am a little uncomfortable with it. This time, I am accumulating experience. The emphasis is on understanding, whether I have passed or failed, there is no way to just let it happen."
It turned out that Su Wenqing had already passed the scientific examination before? Su Wenqing remembered that he had read books on this subject in his previous life. Scholars in some dynasties had to take the scientific examination every year.
It seems that Dayun Chao is relatively loose and only needs one time.
As long as you pass, you can take the next provincial examination at any time.
"Nowadays, our dynasty attaches great importance to talents, the emperor's kindness is great, and the saints are forgiving. Compared with the previous dynasty, the scholars in this dynasty are very lucky." Su Yichu said with emotion.
Su Wenqing sighed, "It's a pity that this dynasty has been recuperating and the people don't have enough to eat. How can they be able to study?"
Su Yichu glanced at Su Wenqing with a strange look, "Fourth uncle hasn't paid attention to the scientific examination for a long time, has he? In fact, there are many students taking the county examination this year, as many as 500."
Su Wenqing was shocked when he heard this, "So many?"
"If a poor family wants to get ahead, they can only rely on studying." Su Yichu shook his head and said with a smile.
Looking at Su Yichu's face with a bit of pride, Su Yizhao felt that this second brother was actually quite aloof.
Su Yizhao was shocked when he heard the next words.
Because Beiyuanfu is the capital of Yibei Province and governs five counties, which is very large.
It turns out that the number of people admitted to the county examination in a county is only about 30 to 40%. If it is an ordinary large county, the number of people is basically two to three hundred. In smaller and more remote counties, there are hundreds or even dozens of people.
However, there are many scholars in Fucheng, and there are relatively many people from wealthy families. Therefore, there are more than 500 people in the county examination alone, and the competition is very fierce.
Su Yichu was ranked number 143. A total of 212 students were admitted this time, and his ranking was considered to be in the middle.
But to be able to stand out from so many people, I have to say, I am indeed worthy of pride.
"I didn't expect that so many people would fail this county examination. It's really rare for you to stand out!"
Su Wenqing patted Su Yichu on the shoulder and said happily.
Su Yizhao picked up the tea bowl and took a sip. Reading in ancient times was really not easy.
"There are a lot of people in the government examination, right?" Su Wenqing asked with emotion on her face.
"There are more than 800 people in total, which is indeed a lot. They are all people who have passed the county examination and are not bad at learning. My nephew passed it by luck. It is not easy."
Although Su Yichu spoke modestly, the complacency in his eyes almost burst out of his eyes. However, Su Yizhao also believed that he had the capital to be proud.
Because the government examination will screen out many people, only dozens of people can pass.
There were a large number of people in Beiyuan Mansion, so the imperial court relaxed the restriction on the number of people. This year, the total number of people exceeded ninety.
These ninety people can be said to be outstanding.
Su Yizhao finally figured out the situation. Beiyuan Prefecture is the capital of Yibei Province. The county examinations are all taken in the county where they are located. When it comes to the prefectural examination, you have to go to the prefectural city to take the examination.
There are more than 800 people, but only 90 people are admitted, which is a little more than 10% chance.
"The list of candidates for the exam was posted a few days ago, and there were 355 people. I don't know how many people can be admitted!"
When it came to the college examination, Su Yichu finally had a trace of sadness on his face.
"The ranking in this government examination is not bad! You have even passed the government examination, but you are still worried about not being able to pass the college examination? You need to put more thought into these days. As long as you pass the college examination, the subject examination should not be a problem for you.
Big."
Su Wenqing was also happy for Su Yichu. It was the first time that Su Yizhao saw him showing such obvious kindness to a junior.
Beiyuanfu is the capital of Yibei Province, so Su Wenqing's rural examination does not need to move to another place, it only needs to be in Beiyuanfu.
After a dreamless night, when Su Yizhao got up in the morning, Su Wenqing had already left the house.
It’s already this time, why don’t you, cheap dad, still haven’t brushed up on your homework? Is this a plan that’s ruined?
Looking at the food on the table, Su Yizhao couldn't help but sigh, this has the advantage of having a few masters! The food in the old house is much better than in the capital.
A large kitchen in the capital may still watch people prepare dishes, but there are only three masters in the old house, so naturally they don't dare to neglect.
"Have the second young master eaten the food?" Su Yizhao looked at Zisu and asked.