The next morning, the sun shone through the window on Ye Qing's face, causing him to wake up from the depths of his sleep.
Subsequently, the sound of the bell spread throughout the imperial capital. Everyone who heard the sound of the bell knew that the triennial official praise ceremony was in progress, and it reached its peak near noon.
Ye Qing and Fu Chengshan were drinking tea on the third floor. They heard the sound of horse hooves and gongs, but they didn't say anything. They just went to the window and looked down.
I saw drums and music playing loudly below. As the music started, there were two pairs of elephants in front leading the way, and eight people in front of the etiquette officer behind them, each holding a fan, a banner, a sign, and a flag.
Behind them were 243 fellow Jinshi, all wearing official uniforms. The leader was Yu Fan, followed by a row of guards.
Since among the fellow Jinshis were Kong Zhi, Chu Yan, Tang Zhongchen, Ye Qing and Fu Chengshan were all profound people, they hardly said a word and just watched.
A team of more than two hundred people went to the royal street to praise officials and explore the spring in the apricot forest. Then they had a banquet at the Golden Palace at noon. As they were thinking about it, they heard Fu Chengshan sigh: "It has been ten years of hard work, but now I am very energetic..."
Ye Qing smiled and said: "All the fellow Jinshi are reserved for their own use. It is not surprising that they are treated like this. If you are willing to join it openly, you will be the leader."
After hearing this, Fu Chengshan just smiled silently and said no more.
In the two palaces of Jinshi and Jinshi, the emperor gave him enough face and spared no effort to give him the blessings he deserved. In comparison, he acted like a stepmother to Jinshi, with official posts, merit rewards, and promotions, but the royal street praised him.
Don't even think about it as an official. This kind of honorable treatment is only available to fellow Jinshi.
Although the previous years were glorious, one thing was a bit dissatisfying - no matter how high or low they were among the hundred people, there were always thirty-three names on the youth list above their heads, which was very annoying.
There is no such thing in this class now, and by the time it is posted, everyone has already disbanded, which makes them even more proud.
Fu Chengshan looked at it for a moment, then returned to the table and said: "They are proud at noon, and we are proud at night. I heard that the emperor will come, the prince will come, and the ministers will come at the Qionghu Banquet. What do you think?"
"I don't have any ideas." Ye Qing took a sip of tea, refreshed, and understood what Fu Chengshan meant, and said: "I was born as a middle school boy at the age of fifteen, a scholar at the age of sixteen, and ranked second at the age of seventeen. I advanced too fast.
, the foundation is unstable and the expenditure is too much."
"I don't plan to stay in the imperial capital, nor do I plan to hold a local office. I want to return to my hometown and cultivate myself among the clan for three years."
"So at this Qionghu Banquet, we don't plan to do anything too much, just have a drink."
After hearing this, Fu Chengshan couldn't say the words he wanted to say. He was stunned for a moment and then sighed: "To tell you the truth, you really surprise me. In comparison, with this kind of mind and this knowledge, we are far behind."
It’s worse—I’m afraid it won’t go as you want.”
"I'm still young. If I show my attitude, everyone will understand." Ye Qing's eyes flashed and he smiled: "Not much to say, let's have dinner. In the afternoon, we have to go to the Etiquette Department to rehearse some etiquette. After finishing it, we will have the Qionghu Banquet.
Okay, just order and go after eating."
As he said that, he shouted: "Dude, serve the food."
Qionghu
As night falls, the gray sky is dotted with stars, the lake stretches out, the broad embankment is covered with trees and flowers, and a light mist fills the air... In such a night, Ye Qing and Fu Chengshan arrived.
Everyone has almost arrived, and now they are all gathering on the pavilion by the lake to talk and drink tea. The Jinshi have not yet been ranked, so they all sit casually according to their relationships and preferences.
The glazed lamp is like daylight, illuminating a lake of spring water. It is full of spiritual energy and the scenery is very nice, but I heard that the banquets in previous years were not very sumptuous.
Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly saw guards rushing in one after another and standing upright.
When the Jinshi saw it, they all froze, suddenly became nervous, and stopped talking with solemnity. The officials of the Ministry of Rites even signaled - these were all things that had been explained repeatedly in the Ministry of Rites this afternoon. There was no need to say a word at the moment. The Jinshi did not say a word.
The queue is finished.
Everyone waited with bated breath, and for a moment there were three quiet whips, and then the sound of drums and music started, and a eunuch came in loudly: "The Holy One is here!"
"Long live" the Jinshi all knelt down solemnly, the whole place was so quiet that no one could hear the coughing, only the sound of footsteps coming, the emperor stopped for a moment, glanced at the new Jinshi, and said calmly: "I watched you carefully last night
I am very moved by my resume. The country selects scholars every three years. Even if you are selected, you are all a generation of heroes. I won’t say much. I just want to appreciate the grace of the court."
After saying this, the emperor didn't say much, and an official from the Ministry of Rites shouted: "The number one scholar leads all the Jinshi to express gratitude."
"Long live"
Xu Wenzhao led thirty Jinshi to shout, respectfully went to the table, said a few words, and then kowtowed to see the emperor off his seat. In an instant, music started and the emperor left. This process was boring, but it was essential.
, seeing the emperor leaving, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, Tong Shancai came forward, waved his hand to indicate that he did not need to sit down, and stood in the waterside pavilion and said: "The state recruits scholars to assist in government affairs, Fusui localities, and civil affairs. You are born from children to become scholars, and from scholars you are promoted.
And Jinshi, the country has paid a lot."
"I won't say much. Scholars, no matter where you are in the future, please remember the land under your feet." Tong Shan finally said these words and looked at the scholars deeply, which was very meaningful, but he could only say so much.
At this time, a mysterious sound was suddenly heard, and a cyan air flow descended.
"Here he is at last, the messenger from heaven."
Just hearing a sound, Ye Qing felt that his own energy was being pulled by a mysterious force, and even the Chuanlin Notes in the Knowledge Sea stopped fluctuating immediately.
Ye Qing's heavenly eye clearly saw the slightest drop of Qing Qi, but he immediately closed it to avoid offending the real person.
Just under the Qing Qi, Ye Qing felt various changes.
However, this strange appearance disappeared in an instant, and a Taoist stood on the high platform with his eyes narrowed and his hands behind his back, with an indescribable aura about him.
To the left and right of this Taoist, there were two Taoist boys, one holding a gold plate and the other holding a jade plate.
On the gold plate is a stack of green inscriptions. Everyone knows that this is the heavenly book.
On the jade plate, there were only three pearls, which attracted everyone's attention. The pearls were moon-white, yet faintly tinged with five colors.
"The original Yuan Chen Pill is finally here." At this point, Ye Qing also changed his color slightly.
It can be said that this is the biggest reward for a Jinshi. These three natal Yuanchen Pills are said to be the real door to the Tao. They can purify the recipient according to the recipient's physique and Qi, transforming the recipient into an innate Tao body.
With an innate Taoist body, cultivation is more effective with half the effort. If it is said that less than one tenth of the Jinshi can cultivate immortality, but there is at least a one-third chance for the third-ranking Jinshi, relying on this Yuanchen Pill to change their fate against the heavens.
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The Taoist didn't like to talk much, so he only glanced at it and said: "The new Jinshi comes forward to receive the Qinglu of Tianji Qinglu."
The Taoist boy holding the gold plate called the names one by one, and everyone stepped forward to receive them one by one. Ye Qing also received it. It was just a green page, the shape of which was only the size of a palm, and only a line of gold characters could be seen, with a faint glow.
According to the legend of the past life, this green text is a magic weapon that is connected with the life of the owner. It will not work normally. Once the owner dies, it can immediately turn into a blue rainbow and carry the owner's soul away.
This is already considered a secret treasure in heaven, but at this time, no one pays attention to it, everyone is staring at the three pearls.
"I am a Jinshi, come forward to receive the elixir." The Taoist said in a very precise manner. Xu Wenzhao and Cao Wushao immediately stepped forward, and Ye Qing quickly followed.
Kneeling down, the Taoist personally took out the pearl and pressed it on Xu Wenzhao's eyebrows. Strangely enough, the pearl was immediately embedded in the middle of his eyebrows. The next moment, the slightest fragrance came out, and a round of perfect brilliance came from Xu Wenzhao.
rise on the body.
"Next one," the Taoist said expressionlessly. Seeing Ye Qing step forward, he pressed the button.
Ye Qing felt a chill between his brows, as a bright moon suddenly fell in the sea of consciousness, shining brightly in the sea of consciousness.
Most of the darkness in the sea of consciousness was illuminated in an instant. The bright moon moved towards the sky and was about to occupy the center of the sea of consciousness.
But just when the bright moon was approaching the center, a book suddenly appeared. Under the moonlight, it showed a green color, and strands of green light appeared, illuminating the bright moon instantly.
The bright moon didn't seem to have much resistance. In just a moment, the scroll transformed it.
Before Ye Qing had time to be surprised, he saw the bright pearl appear again, and the slightest trace of medicinal power was emitted. Only a small part of these medicinal powers reached the body, and the rest permeated the sea of consciousness.
An indescribable feeling came to Ye Qing's heart. He didn't feel it before, but now he found that there was always a hazy sense of disharmony between himself and the world, like glass covered with dust. Now he immediately wiped the dust on it.
, all barriers are gone, and everything is bright.
My luck has not improved, but I feel that I have changed slightly and become more harmonious.
A kind of enlightenment came into his heart, and Ye Qing secretly rejoiced: "The original Yuan Chen Pill has the effect of changing lives. It is intended to enable people in this world to improve their lives and achieve innate Taoism.
"But at this time, I accidentally removed all traces of my time travel. If I hadn't been ranked second, how could such a good thing have happened?"
Just as they were thinking about it, the Taoist continued to the next one, and then everyone thought he would say something. Unexpectedly, the Taoist turned around and disappeared from the high platform the next moment. This kind of behavior made everyone stunned.
The official was not surprised and ordered: "... After the ceremony is completed, let's serve the banquet."
After giving the order, rows of people came in to serve the dishes. Ye Qing saw that it was really simple. Four dishes and one soup. Is this considered a Jinshi banquet?
It's really very low-key, very low-key.
Ye Qing could understand that this was the essential rule of the organization. He had long given up on boasting about the officials, but it was only expected that the rules would reach this level.
It's rare that the Heavenly Court is generous and doesn't care. Maybe the top scholars are as rare as stunning beauties. They've all been snatched up. Why don't your love rivals be allowed to be sour?
Thinking of this, Ye Qing sat down speechless: "That's all, no matter what happens, the imperial court will grant an eighth-grade civil servant. This is the basic treatment for Jinshi. The difference is that the second-ranked Jinshi is from the eighth-grade, and the first-ranked Jinshi is from the eighth grade."
"Even if I am a sinecure, I can advance every five years, at least to the fifth rank. If I am willing to serve the imperial court, I can still make progress."