In August, when the sweet-scented osmanthus is fragrant, it is also the time to release the results.
The business at Lan Yuexuan is still orderly and prosperous, and the decoration project of the two restaurants is nearing completion. The skillful cooperation of Zhang and Boss Hu has fully demonstrated Xue Poye's creativity.
Because the results were released, Xue Poye was dragged by You Shaoqing to the school to read the results.
The Fuxue Courtyard is not too far from the Hangzhou Fuyamen. Not far in front of the high vermilion wall is a huge list, made of smooth marble, about two meters high. The admission yellow list, which determines the future of countless students, is posted on it.
On the marble list, several soldiers with swords were guarding the list, and a huge crowd of students gathered in front of the Fuxue compound to see if their names were on the yellow list.
Although there were thousands of candidates taking the exam this time, less than a hundred students appeared on the yellow list, and those who were on the list were equivalent to embarking on a career path.
Perhaps because the number of admissions was small, and only one out of ten students was selected, everyone was very nervous. Under such a situation, although there were a large number of students looking at the results, the voices were not noisy.
"I hit it! I hit it!"
Occasionally, I recall the extremely excited shouts from the crowded crowd, hoarse, extremely excited, and crazy dancing, but not many people showed blame, and some were just envious and jealous.
As time went by, the students whose names did not appear on the list looked dejected and dejected. Some even fell to their knees immediately and hit their foreheads on the ground, drawing blood. However, on the ground, if not for the help of their partners,
If you live there, you will probably die before the yellow list.
All aspects of life are vividly displayed in front of the yellow list.
Not far away, Xue Poye and You Shaoqing were sitting at a small table, drinking sweet sour plum soup.
"There are too many people. It's not too late to wait until some of them have dispersed before leaving. If you win, there is no rush. If you don't win, the disappointment will come later." Xue Poye sighed as he looked at the weeping and wailing graduates.
The breath, filled with the cool sour plum juice, flows from the throat into the intestines and stomach, making it indescribably comfortable.
You Shaoqing was very uneasy, his face alternated between excitement and sadness, and his hands holding the soup bowl couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Xue Poye can understand his state of mind and determine his future. This is cruel but very realistic.
"If you win, what are your plans?" Looking at the nervous You Shaoqing, Xue Poye couldn't help but ask.
"Continue taking exams, provincial exams, and general exams until you become an official!" You Shaoqing was very honest, with a luster on his face that Xue Poye had never seen before. For him, this was the highest ideal in life.
"Hmm!" Xue Poye touched his nose, and another frantic call came from the other side. He was extremely excited. Apparently someone had been hit again. He stared at You Shaoqing's ordinary face and said calmly: "If you are really allowed to be an official,
what will you do?"
"Bring benefit to the people!" You Shaoqing said immediately without thinking, "Leave a name in history!"
A weird smile appeared on the corner of Xue Poye's mouth, and he said calmly: "Tell the truth!"
You Shaoqing was stunned for a moment, then he immediately smiled, a little embarrassed, looked around, and then whispered: "I want to be better, live more comfortably, and not worry about money."
Sure enough, there is potential for corrupt officials.
Xue Poye took another sip of sour plum soup, then smiled and said: "This is the truth. Out of ten officials, maybe nine think like you."
"My grandfather once served as a county official and accumulated some family property." You Shaoqing said with a wry smile: "But since then, for three generations, there has been no one in my You family, not even a single member of the family, and my grandfather's accumulated family property has been
Long gone. I, You Shaoqing, lost my father when I was eleven years old. On his deathbed, he told me that I must obtain a meritorious service. Now that I am twenty-seven, not only have I failed to obtain a meritorious title, but I cannot even marry a woman. My family is extremely poor and has suffered many consequences.
My mother is suffering, and I originally planned that if I didn’t win this time, I would have to work in the fields and do some hard work to support my mother. If I win, I will definitely continue to work hard, get a part-time job, and make my life rich.” He shook his head and said with some emotion.
: "I'm already scared of poverty!"
Xue Poye's heart trembled. This last sentence may be a feeling shared by many scholars. It is for this reason that many poor scholars pursue wealth and escape poverty through official careers, thus forming a kind of abnormal pursuit of wealth.
Psychology has also created countless corrupt officials.
Although the weather today is a bit hot, fortunately there is still a slight breeze. Countless students are crowded together, and the air is filled with a strong smell of sweat and heat.
After drinking several bowls of soup in a row, the two of them squeezed into the crowd after seeing that the number of people was slightly less.
Xue Poye knew in his heart that he was bound to win, but he was just curious about whether You Shaoqing had such a blessing. He also didn't know what You Shaoqing's expression would look like if he knew that he had won easily without writing a word.
The yellow list is very particular. Although the names on it are densely packed, they are clearly visible. The first name is written in front, followed by the place of birth.
You Shaoqing searched nervously on the yellow list. Due to nervousness, his whole body trembled a little, until Xue Poye saw his name in the middle of the yellow list.
"You Shaoqing, Guyang Town, Fudao County, Hangzhou!"
He actually won, and coincidentally, it suddenly said "Xue Poye, Fucheng, Hangzhou!" above You Shaoqing. In this way, both of them were on the yellow list.
Xue Poye is a smart man, he not only sees the name, but also the story behind the name.
It seems like a coincidence that You Shaoqing's name is under his own, but it is a clear indication that Cui Xuezheng is trying to sell Xue Poye.
Obviously, because of Xue Poye's words, You Shaoqing was allowed to enter. Cui Xuezheng obviously knew about this. It is also true that Cui Xuezheng must have thought that You Shaoqing had something to do with him, so he took advantage of the situation and admitted You Shaoqing, and the name
Putting it under Xue Poye clearly shows that this is for Xue Poye's sake. Although it may be a little difficult to operate in the middle, as the chief examiner of academic politics, I still sold Xue Poye a big one with all my heart.
face.
Xue Poye smiled bitterly. If You Shaoqing knew that it was because of his own face, I don't know what he would think. With his personality, he might even kneel down to express his gratitude.
You Shaoqing finally saw his name. He was stunned for a moment. He looked at his name as if he was possessed. He slowly approached and reached out to touch his name. However, he was pushed away by the soldier guarding him and fell to the ground.
land.
He sat on the ground with a strange look on his face. After a long time, he suddenly jumped up and yelled: "I...I'm hit! I'm hit...!"
This kind of madness appears from time to time on such occasions. It's not surprising. People next to you just look at it, not with disdain, but with general envy.
Xue Poye sighed. He suddenly thought of "Fan Jin passed the imperial examination". This imperial examination can indeed make people crazy.
Although Xue Poye didn't feel excited when he saw his name being talked about, he didn't even have any emotional fluctuations. Maybe in his heart, this was just a logical thing.
But this is a good thing after all. To a certain extent, I could be considered a lowly person before, but now I am on the yellow list and become a student member, which is equivalent to achieving a big jump, from a lowly person to an official.
Xue Poye may not have much sense of class, but in this era and under these social rules, getting rid of one's humble status is a big deal after all.
When You Shaoqing woke up and calmed down, he walked up to Xue Poye, straightened his clothes, and bowed deeply: "You Shaoqing is grateful to Brother Xue for his great kindness, and he should repay it with his ring!"
After all, he is a scholar, and etiquette is inevitable in his bones.
Xue Poye knew that he was thanking him for helping him enter. As for him being on the list because of his own reasons, he was naturally kept in the dark.
After leaving the school, You Shaoqing was still very excited. He dragged Xue Poye and chatted endlessly. In the end, he generously invited Xue Poye to have a drink.
Went to a small wine shop and drank for half a day. It was nothing more than what You Shaoqing said.
Xue Poye paid the bill in a speechless manner and said: "The exam is over and you have passed. It's time for you to leave. By the way, remember to take your burden away!"
It's a pity that although You Shaoqing understands the etiquette of a scholar, he doesn't have the nobility of a scholar. Along the way, he shamelessly wanted to follow Xue Poye to earn some money to support his family.
, arguing why Xue Poye should accept him.
Xue Poye is a soft-hearted person, at least for now. When You Shaoqing exhausted all means and finally pleaded in the name of his mother with snot and tears, Xue Poye thought again and again, at least one You Shaoqing could still afford it, and finally relented.
, but he didn’t expect that You Shaoqing had not done anything for a whole day and actually wanted to pay his wages first. Xue Poye couldn’t laugh or cry and gave him a few taels of silver.
Everyone knew that You Shaoqing was now a scholar, so they naturally agreed repeatedly and were extremely attentive.
After the arrangements were made, You Shaoqing returned to Lan Yuexuan with a large stack of books and began a part-time work and part-study career. I will not mention these.dd