In the imperial city, an official carrying a good news rode a horse with a red flower ball tied on its head and ran down the street. I heard the official shouting all the way: "Congratulations to Shen Ming of Shenjia Village, Luoshui County." Sir, I am the first among high school Jinshi."
"Congratulations to Mr. Shen Ming of Shenjia Village, Luoshui County, for ranking first among the high school Jinshi."
Li Anyang in the inn jumped up with joy when he heard that Shen Ming was a Jinshi in high school and ranked first.
"Very good!"
The innkeeper saw that Li Anyang was even more happy when he heard that someone else had won the first place than when he heard that he had just won the thirty-ninth place. He smiled and said: "Master Li, someone else has won the first place. Why are you so happy?"
The other candidates in the inn also looked at Li Anyang with strange expressions. It's not like he won the first place. Why is he so happy?
"That's right, although you won the 39th Jinshi, why are you so happy when someone else wins the first place?" A person who failed the exam looked at Li Anyang sourly and said.
This Li Anyang is really annoying. After receiving the good news, he didn't say anything about going back to the house, and just stayed in the lobby. I don't know if he wanted to show off, or if he was just waiting here to watch the jokes of those who didn't win. .
Li Anyang ignored the loser who said slanderous words, but smiled, looked at the shopkeeper and replied: "This number one is from the same county as me, and he is a friend of mine. I am naturally happy that he won the number one."
He did not return to his room after receiving the good news, just to hear whether Shen Ming had won the exam. The good news about Shen Ming had not come out for a long time, and he was still a little worried, worried that Shen Ming had failed. Obviously, his worries were unnecessary. , Shen Ming not only won but also ranked first. As a fellow county fellow and friend, he was really happy for Shen Ming.
The shopkeeper smiled and said: "That's it."
"Haha." The candidate who failed the exam sneered: "Then Shen Ming is Mr. Yun's student, and Mr. Yun is the emperor's teacher. Who knows if he ranked first because the examiner saw Mr. Yun's face? Or is it his rich sister’s money?”
This boy was born in a poor family, with no power and no backing. Before he came to the imperial city, he heard people say that if he had no backing and no power in the officialdom, it would be very difficult to get into high school without some money.
Shen Ming has a relationship with the Emperor's Master. Although his sister has reconciled with General Song, her sister has money! Therefore, he thinks that Shen Ming's ranking at the top of the list is probably because of the power of the Emperor's Master and the money he exchanged with his sister. for the sake of.
Hearing this, everyone in the inn was shocked. This Zhou Juren was so courageous that he openly said such words questioning Chun Wei's justice in public.
Li Anyang frowned, looked at Zhou Juren, and said righteously: "Zhou Ping, what do you think of Dongchen Kingdom's imperial examination? This is an examination for the emperor to select talented people. And this is the imperial city. It's at the feet of the Emperor, and the Emperor is watching with his eyes open! No examiner would dare to take bribes, let alone give the top spot to someone who doesn't deserve the name because of other people's face?"
Another person who failed to win the imperial examination also said: "That's right! Zhou Ping, what are you thinking about? In this case, you should stop talking nonsense, otherwise you will be dismissed from your honor."
If his words reached the ears of the examiner, he would probably never get ahead in his life.
During the county poetry or township examinations, it may happen that the examiner engages in malpractice for personal gain, which may also result in the production of some scholars or candidates who have no real talent or learning. But this examination is different. It is held at the feet of the emperor. Moreover, they are all high-ranking officials above the third rank taking the exam, and the emperor is watching from above. Who dares to accept bribes? Who dares to show favoritism?
Zhou Ping pursed his lips and said nothing, glared at Li Anyang and went upstairs.
Seeing this, Li Anyang shook his head and sat for a while before going upstairs.
Today, Song Ziyu made an appointment with several ladies from wealthy merchants to go for an outing outside the city. As soon as the carriage reached the city gate, she heard someone shouting: "Congratulations to Mr. Shen Ming of Shenjia Village, Luoshui County, for ranking first in the Jinshi High School."
"Master Shen Ming?" A young lady wearing a scarlet skirt looked at Song Ziyu and said, "Ziyu, isn't Shen Ming your uncle? Your uncle won the first place in the Jinshi list."