Chapter 882, it's the time of the champion parade again (Part 2)
The door of Daming Royal Hotel was very lively. Firecrackers were going off non-stop. Fireworks were popping up one after another. The sound resounded through the sky. Those who were trying to grab the wedding money couldn't straighten their waists. Lots and lots of copper coins kept falling down, and they couldn't even pick them up.
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In the lobby of the hotel, the high school candidates, under the warm invitation of the hotel manager, were also painting and leaving their own calligraphy here. The hotel also solemnly mounted these calligraphy, among which Kang Hai left
The calligraphy treasure is hung in the most conspicuous position, and it can be regarded as a family heirloom of the hotel.
Of course, not only the Daming Royal Hotel, but also the entire capital became lively and noisy. Naturally, the one who was most discussed was Kang Hai, the new top scholar.
"We in Shaanxi finally have the top pick!"
"Yes, yes, he is still the number one scholar in our Xi'an Prefecture."
"It's really not easy. We in Shaanxi finally have the top pick."
People from Shaanxi are naturally very proud. They raise their heads slightly when speaking. Even though they have nothing to do with Kang Hai, they still feel very proud.
"There is only one top pick. We don't know how many top picks there are in Zhejiang."
"We have many top picks from Jiangxi."
People from other provinces nearby would inevitably shout a few words. Kang Hai was the first Shaanxi native to win the first prize in the Ming Dynasty. Compared with Zhejiang and Jiangxi, the hometowns of imperial exams, there were indeed very few top picks in Shaanxi.
"Have any of you seen this Kang Hai?"
"I wonder how it compares to Liu Jin, the top pick last time?"
"There is a daughter in my family who has reached the age of leaving the imperial court. She has also learned some pen and ink. She actually said that she will not marry unless she is the number one scholar. Only one number one scholar is born every three years. I am really worried to death."
In the capital, there are wealthy men who are anxiously looking for someone to inquire about the status of these new imperial examination candidates, and the one they most want to inquire about is naturally Kang Hai, the number one scholar.
"Kang Hai is only twenty-eight years old this year. He is still very young. However, he already has a wife at home. If your daughter gets married, I am afraid she will have to grow up young."
Someone who knew the situation smiled and replied.
"It's definitely not possible to be young. So, are there any of these new scholars who are a little younger? The most important thing is that they are not yet married. I feel regretful now. If I had known this, I shouldn't have let her go in the first place.
study."
"There are very few people who are not yet married. There are too few people who are as young and handsome as Liu Jin, the top scholar last time, who are not yet married. It is estimated that there will not be one in hundreds of years."
"Did you hear that?"
"Master Wang from the east of the city is trying to catch his son-in-law."
"Master Wang is arresting his son-in-law?"
"Yes, I heard that his youngest daughter also thinks that she has learned a little bit of pen and ink, and she is very ambitious. She will not marry anyone who is not the number one scholar. However, there are too few number one talents, and she can only take back a good-looking Jinshi."
"Tsk tsk, then this man is really lucky. Mr. Wang is very rich. Not only does he have his own factories, workshops, and trading houses, he also has his own ships at sea, and he also has several large plantations in Nanyang.
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"I heard someone say that Mr. Wang only has one son and one daughter. He has doted on his little daughter since she was a child. It is said that he has prepared thousands of taels of silver, a factory, two sea ships, and a plantation.
Where’s the dowry?”
"Isn't that right? Do you think that anyone without a little capital can go up and catch a son-in-law? You must know that these are all Jinshi and government officials. Naturally, you don't just marry a wife casually. You don't have any family background. You are embarrassed.
Marry your daughter over."
"That's true. If you don't have a generous dowry, and your daughter is also beautiful, if you capture her and the other party doesn't agree, you will make a fool of yourself."
There is nothing that excites ordinary people the most in the capital.
Catching a son-in-law under the rankings is what happens in every imperial examination.
People here in the capital are not xenophobic at all, and the people in the capital never care whether you marry outside the home or not. The most important thing for the young and old men in the capital is whether you are a potential stock.
When it comes to potential stocks, it naturally comes from the imperial examination that takes place every three years. Those who have won the Jinshi are all officials and have a bright future, so they are naturally the most ideal potential stocks.
For ordinary people, this kind of topic is naturally the most exciting for them. High school ranking, a bright future, and a wealthy daughter from a wealthy family comes to your door, and she also gives you money that you can't spend in a lifetime. This kind of thing
Good thing, that is an everlasting topic.
In addition, in the next few days, the entire capital began to praise the poems written by Kang Hai, the new champion, and the masterpieces written by Li Tingxiang, the second best scholar, Sun Qing, the third best scholar, and others.
Then the most exciting thing came very quickly, which was the day when the top pick was paraded through the streets.
On the third floor of Wangyue Tower, Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin chose the best location by the street window, enjoying the delicious food while waiting for the upcoming No. 1 pick to parade through the streets.
"Tsk, tsk, Old Liu, it's really lively. It's nothing more than an empty street. People from the entire capital must have gathered here."
Zhu Houzhao looked at the bustling street with a telescope. Before the No. 1 Scholar came, the street was already crowded with people watching the fun, adults with nothing to do, children who loved to join in the fun, and even people living in the boudoir compound.
The wealthy daughters also invited their close friends, found a good seat, chatted, and waited to see the style of the new No. 1 scholar.
"Of course, the imperial examination only happens once every three years, and such a lively day only happens once every three years. Many people specially ask for leave to come and have a look."
Liu Jin smiled and said.
In my mind, I remembered the scene when I won the top prize a few years ago and rode a horse through the streets. I couldn't help but smile on my face. It felt quite good.
"Dang~dang~"
At this moment, there was a commotion accompanied by the sound of gongs and drums, and a team could be vaguely seen walking from one end of the street.
"I'm coming!"
I don't know who shouted, and suddenly the whole street became extremely lively, crowded with people, and everyone stood on tiptoe to see the style of these literary stars.
At the same time, in the upper floors on both sides of the street, the rich ladies were also extremely excited. They came to the windows and looked excitedly at the street, looking forward to the arrival of the new top scholar. Many of them even secretly had a little hope, maybe even
With the intention of finding a suitable husband.
Everyone did not wait for too long. Amidst the sound of gongs and drums, Kang Hai, wearing a golden flower and a black gauze hat, wore a red robe, held an imperial edict in his hand, and stood astride a horse with a golden saddle and red temples.
Extraordinary coming.
This Kang Haicai is only twenty-eight years old, which is quite young for the age of a Jinshi. He can be the number one scholar, so his appearance is not bad. Although he is not handsome, he is still good-looking.
Well, in ancient times, if you wanted to be the number one scholar, your appearance must not be bad, otherwise it would be impossible to be the number one scholar. Don't ask why, because the court also wants to have face. If the number one scholar is born every three years, if he looks weird, countless people will feel uncomfortable.
Disappointed.
With such a smile on his face, Kang Hai, who was originally only six points good-looking, suddenly gained two points for his appearance. Everyone who saw Kang Hai couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
This No. 1 scholar looks good!
"Compared with Liu Jin three years ago, this Kang Hai is far behind."
"That's right, this young man is bigger and not so handsome."
"Otherwise, why do you think Xu Waner and Li Zhen married Liu Jin together?"
"Sister Hui'er, I'm afraid you are going to be disappointed. This Kang Hai has a wife."
"Hey, there is only one Liu Jin, why don't you consider marrying Liu Jin and raising a child?"
"I don't want it."
"don't want?"
"Three years ago, I knew you were extremely disappointed. You should have seized the opportunity at that time, but compared with Sister Wan'er and Sister Zhen, it was difficult to win."
"I think the one at the back looks pretty good!"
"It's just a pity that I didn't win the top prize."
In an attic, a group of wealthy ladies were chattering away while looking at the newly minted scholars parading down the street.
Among them, there are inevitably young girls who want to find their ideal husband, and they will inevitably compare themselves with Liu Jin three years ago. Naturally, it is also inevitable that some people will feel sad secretly.
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"Your Highness, do you know the imperial court's arrangements for these new scholars?"
Liu Jin looked at the parade of Jinshi students below, and after thinking about it, he asked Zhu Houzhao.
"Can there be any special arrangements? It's still the same as usual."
Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and said that he had never been very concerned about this matter. Although Emperor Hongzhi had taken him to observe and handle some government affairs, this was the first time for him to hold the imperial examination every three years.
"The Western Regions, the Hezhong region, the Nanyang provinces, Australia, and the Golden Continent are all short of officials. This time, Your Majesty has increased the number of admissions on a large scale. I think this time many people will be sent to the remote areas of our Ming Dynasty.
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Liu Jin thought for a while and said: "In fact, most of the officials in our Ming Dynasty, especially those in this court, lack experience in local governance. Their understanding of various aspects of our Ming Dynasty is only limited to books, and there is no intuitive understanding.
Feel and understand.”
"This is not a good thing for governing the country, especially the cabinet ministers in the DPRK and the Six Ministers, etc., who have always come from the Hanlin Academy and have no experience in local governance at all. They have no understanding of the situation in the Ming Dynasty.
Too little."
"In my opinion, these new scholars should first go to various places in the Ming Dynasty to get some experience, govern one side first, see their abilities, and continue to promote those who are capable, so that we can select truly capable ones.
Ministers who want to come out, instead of just following the script and shouting for benevolent, righteous and moral officials to come out every day."