This day was the day when the imperial list was released, and the whole capital began to become commotion. Even before the imperial list was posted, it was already filled with people.
There are the scholars of Jinke who are waiting anxiously. Each of them has prepared a large amount of copper coins. They are just waiting for the gold list to be posted. When they see their ranking, they immediately start to spend a lot of money.
Those who have nothing to do come here to join in the fun and want to grab some money. Of course, more people want to come over to see who will be the top scholar in this subject, and to see the comparison between Tang Yin and Liu Jin.
, there are a lot of people in Beijing betting on who wins and who loses.
"Coming, coming~"
I don't know who shouted, and the noisy crowd fell silent instantly. Everyone looked at the servant wearing a red belt and holding a red list in his hand.
According to the management of posting red lists, the top three lists are posted first, and the top three lists also have the largest number of people.
The list of the top three was quickly posted, with each name written on it, and then teams of messengers began to announce the good news according to the ranking on the list.
Well, this is the favorite thing of the policemen. When they report good news, they get happy money. When they meet a rich master, the happy money is enough for them to make a small fortune.
"Congratulations to Mr. Li from Shangrao Prefecture in Jiangxi Province for being named on the gold list~"
"Congratulations to Mr. Wang of Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang for being named on the gold list~"
Voices announcing the good news kept ringing out, and some started throwing out large amounts of wedding money on the spot. Although they were in the top three, they were also on the gold list. They had a promising future and were also the envy, jealousy and hatred of countless Ming Dynasty scholars.
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After the top three posts were posted, they quickly reached the top two list. Because there are only three people in the top three, this means that most of the people are on the top two and three tops.
Fengxi ranked first in the second-level A, and Liu Long ranked second in the second-level. Their names appeared on the list one by one, causing bursts of cheers. For most people, being able to enter the second-level is already extremely impressive.
Well, there are only three people in the first class, and the second class basically means the top.
Moreover, the second-class class and the third-class class are different. The second-class class is from a Jinshi background, and the third-class class is from the same Jinshi class. Although there is only one word difference, the difference is huge. Most of the second-class class can stay in the capital and become officials in the capital, if they have the opportunity.
You can be promoted in a straight line. As for the top three, they are often sent out to serve as local officials, and promotion is not so fast. Moreover, it is generally difficult for the top three to reach the level of six ministries and nine ministers, but it is possible for the second top, especially if the second top relies on
Those who were able to enter the Hanlin Academy had a smooth official career.
Feng Xi, Liu Long, Sun Xu, Lin Ting, Luo Qinzhong, and Yang Tingyi are all on the list, and they occupy the first names. Tang Yin's name is in the 13th place in the top two. This ranking is still quite good, but it is far away.
Tang Yin had promised before the exam started that he would be short of winning three yuan in a row.
Of course, he was also ranked 17th in the second place in the joint examination. Winning three yuan in a row was already a joke during the joint examination, so now Tang Yin has no shame to go out, and is staying in the inn, for fear of meeting an acquaintance, raising his head
He talked about winning three yuan in a row.
He was not even interested in comparing Lian with Liu Jin. For a proud and arrogant person like him, ranking second and seventeenth in the exam was enough of a shock. As for whether he could win against Liu Jin,
Jin, it doesn't matter anymore. Winning three yuan in a row is a joke anyway. Even if you beat Liu Jin, you will still be laughed at in the future.
Another student of Liu Jin, Tong Yuan, is also on the second-class list this time. Although he is at the end of the second-class crane, he is still second-class, which is still very different from the third-class. He has a bright future and the current cabinet
Liu Jian, the first assistant, also ranked behind the second class in the imperial examination.
But because he worked as a teacher for Emperor Hongzhi, he has now reached the position of chief minister of the cabinet, which shows that the second-level officer is also very good and has a bright future.
"There is no Liu Jin's name in either the top three or the second top class. It seems that he is in the first class. Is he the top pick in this class?"
Everyone carefully looked at the list of second- and third-class candidates but could not find Liu Jin's name. Immediately, those who beat Liu Jin to win began to cheer. People will not be dismissed in the palace examination. If they are no longer second-class and third-class candidates, they will definitely be in it.
Top of the list.
Soon, the first-class list was also posted, with only three names on it.
Liu Jin came first in the first-A class, Wang Shouren came in second in the first-A class, and Lun Wenxu came in third in the first-class class.
"The number one scholar~the number one scholar~"
"Liu Jin is the number one scholar~"
Immediately, the scene burst into cheers. There were many people in the capital who were suppressing Liu Jin. Liu Jin won the first prize and they also made money, so naturally they cheered.
As for the people who bought Tang Yinsheng, they were very upset. Tang Yin, a great talent from Jiangnan, who had promised to win three yuan in a row before the exam, now didn't even get into the first grade. The gap between him and Liu Jin must be too big.
Yuelai Inn, the inn where Tang Yin stayed, Tang Yin hid in his room, not daring to go out to see anyone.
"Congratulations to Mr. Tang from Suzhou Prefecture for being named on the gold list, ranking second and thirteenth~"
The official messenger who announced the good news came, but before they arrived, a loud voice came over. The owner of the inn also quickly lit the firecrackers. The scholars who stayed in his inn were named on the gold list, and the inn could also follow you.
The official who announced the good news shouted over and over again, but Tang Yin never came out, which made the crowd watching the excitement feel a little strange.
You should know that other people, as soon as the official messenger arrives to announce the good news, he will immediately come out with a smile on his face and throw out a lot of joy, and everyone can follow suit and take advantage of it.
"Brother Tang, the official is here~"
Xu Jing looked at Tang Yin, couldn't help but shook his head and said.
At this time, Tang Yin was no longer as arrogant as when he first came to the capital. He was like a defeated rooster, feeling as if he had no face to see others.
If he passed the second-level exam, he would probably jump for joy. On the other hand, he didn't even smile, but Xu Jing also knew the situation.
"I know~ I know, please help Brother Xu to go out and give some gifts to the officials~"
Tang Bohu was not happy at all. He took out a money bag and said with a sad face.
"That's not good. No. 13 in the second division. This ranking is already very high. That Liu Jin may not be able to beat you."
Xu Jing smiled and shook his head to comfort him.
"Oh~ forget it, I'll just come forward on my own and be laughed at if I am laughed at."
Originally, Tang Yin thought that if he could get the top prize in the examination, although he didn't get the first place in the exam, he would still be the top pick, so he wouldn't be embarrassed to see others. Now he didn't even get the top prize, he was just the 13th in the second place, then
I was even more embarrassed to see others, and I was slapped in the face by the harsh words I said.
Soon, Tang Yin appeared at the inn with a wry smile, and rewarded the official who announced the good news. He also threw a few handfuls of the money very casually to dismiss the crowd watching the excitement, and then hid back with great difficulty.
own room.
In comparison, Liu Jin's place seems lively and festive.
At the door of Liu Jin's house, Liu Jin's mother Wang's personal maid, and the housekeeper were waiting patiently. Long firecrackers had been prepared outside, waiting to be lit as soon as the official messenger arriving to announce the good news arrived.
Firecrackers, went in and reported to Liu Jin and Wang.
As for Liu Jin's mother, Wang, she had naturally put on a fine lady's dress early and was sitting on the main seat in the main hall, waiting with a smile on her face.
Beside her, several servants were carrying large bags of broken silver. When the time came, as soon as Mrs. Wang spoke, they would immediately throw out a lot of money.
"Congratulations to Mr. Liu of Yongping Prefecture for winning the first prize!"
As a voice came from far away, the whole street suddenly began to boil.
Liu Jin bought his house in a wealthy area of the capital, surrounded by wealthy people in the capital. As for the wealthy area, Liu Jin was not eligible to buy it at first, so he could only buy in the wealthy area.
At this time, as the official announcing the good news shouted out, people from every household in the entire district began to take out firecrackers. Someone in the area where they lived actually won the first prize. There is no doubt that everyone can follow suit.
Of course, these rich people actually knew that Liu Jin was living next to them, so they were already prepared.
A large number of people came to Liu Jin's mansion, some to watch the excitement, some to follow him to see the champion, and even many ladies from the capital came with their maids, because they had already heard about it.
Liu Jin is only 20 years old, talented, handsome, and the famous God of Wealth. Now he is the number one scholar. He is definitely the perfect candidate in the minds of countless people.
"Congratulations to Mr. Liu of Yongping Prefecture for winning the first prize~"
Accompanied by the sound of firecrackers, the official messengers announcing the good news were getting closer and closer to Liu's house. A large number of people soon gathered in front of Liu Jin's house, covering three floors inside and three floors outside.
"Madam~ Madam, the young master is the number one scholar, the young master is the number one scholar~"
A maid hurriedly ran inside, shouting as she ran.
"Okay~Okay~"
Mrs. Wang was already smiling from ear to ear. She straightened her clothes slightly and hurriedly walked outside. Her son won the first prize in the exam. For her, it was definitely the happiest day.
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"I actually won the first prize in the exam~ I took the first place from Lun Wenxu."
In Liu Jin's study room, Liu Jin also heard the sound and couldn't help but touch his nose and said, Historically, the number one scholar in the twelfth year of Hongzhi's reign was the Guangdong weirdo Lun Wenxu.
However, because of his arrival, the question of the palace examination also changed. He answered with "change his native soil and return to his hometown". Liu Jin had already expected that his ranking would not be too low, but he did not expect that he would be the top scholar.
"The number one scholar and the first place~"
Liu Jin smiled, then tidied up his appearance and walked out with a smile on his face.
"Congratulations to Mr. Liu of Yongping Prefecture for winning the first prize~"
The official who announced the good news came to the door of Liu's house. Liu Jin and Wang came out with smiles on their faces to accept the congratulations from everyone, and at the same time they also scattered a lot of money.