Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 245 Entering the palace to face the saint, the palace test begins
Chapter 245 Entering the palace to face the saint, the palace test begins
Chapter 245: Entering the palace to meet the saint, the palace examination begins
Bian Xi's words caused the noisy voices in the tent to stop abruptly. After a moment, a general stood up suddenly and said excitedly: "General Bian, are you talking about Mr. Shen Tang, Mr. Shen?"
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Bian Xi.
Each of these people present had fought with Bian Xi or Li Xianzhong for countless years, and had experienced countless wars. However, they still admired the magical man who made a clever plan and allowed them to win the Golden Army. This is almost This was the first time that they had the upper hand against the Jin soldiers in a battle of this scale.
"That's right!" Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Bian Xi nodded and said, "It's my brother Shen Tang! He knows the current situation in Sizhou and even more about our predicament, so he has made clever plans for Prime Minister Zhang, and now he has It has begun. So, it seems that we are trapped in Lingbi now, but it is only a temporary trap, and we will be able to contact it soon. By then, I am afraid we will have to rely on you to fight to the death. This golden soldier has trapped us here for so long, we We can’t let them get away easily.”
"Hahaha..." The general laughed loudly, "Since Mr. Shen is the one planning the plan, there must be no problem. When the time comes, I will be the first to get out of the city."
"Yes, what kind of person is Mr. Shen? He is a god descending to earth. With Mr. Shen planning for us, how can a mere golden army be worth mentioning?"
Although Shen Tang didn't spend much time in Sizhou, he left a very deep impression on these soldiers. It even made their confidence in Yexiao somewhat stronger than that of Li Xianzhong and Bian Xi.
Looking at the people below who became excited, Bian Xi was a little helpless and a little happy. Now, Shen Tang is just an outsider, and he can make these people agree that if he joins the army one day, I am afraid that the Song Dynasty will appear again An iron-blooded Yue family army.
Just when the entire situation was going according to Ye Xiao's plan, Shen Tang was preparing for the palace examination.
The imperial examinations in the Song Dynasty only consisted of the interpretation examination, the provincial examination and the final palace examination. Unlike before, the palace examination would not eliminate anyone, but would re-rank those who had passed the provincial examination.
The palace examination was held in the inner courtyard of the palace, and the emperor himself set the questions and took the test himself. In this way, all Jinshi scholars were disciples of the emperor to prevent the candidates from forming a discipleship relationship with the examiners! As for the ranking of the palace examination, generally speaking, it is determined by Zhongshu The provinces were drafted and finally handed over to the emperor for encirclement and finalization.
Another difference is that unlike the previous examination, which lasted several days, the general examination only lasts for one day, and there is only one question. Moreover, some rankings will be determined directly on the same day. Even if it is delayed, it will not be possible at most. Completed in two or three days...
On the last day of March, nearly two hundred students who passed the provincial examination gathered in front of the main entrance of the palace early in the morning. It was already the end of the Yin period, and the ministers who had gone to the morning court had already entered the inner courtyard, waiting for the morning court. At the end, these students will enter the palace and begin the final palace examination.
Every student's eyes are filled with a bit of excitement. They have passed the entrance examination and the provincial examination, and now they are at the top of the country. Perhaps, it won't be long before they can be like those who just wore various official robes. Like other high-ranking officials, they set foot in the court and left their own traces in the Song Dynasty.
It is undoubtedly every student's dream to learn literary and martial arts and sell them to the emperor's family! Entering the court.
"It is said that the palace examination students will go to the palace to pay homage!"
As a sharp sound came out, the door on the side of Li's main gate slowly opened, and a chamberlain officer walked out, and then led a group of students towards the palace garden at high speed.
There were nearly two hundred people in the group, but apart from the sound of slight footsteps, there was no other sound, and everyone lowered their heads and did not dare to look around!
The person at the front was Shen Tang, the top student in the provincial examination. Like the other students, he silently followed a chamberlain in front of him. He walked through an empty square and stepped onto the high stairs. Arrived outside Daqing Hall.
"Call all the students to the temple!"
Hearing this voice, the door of Daqing Hall opened, and the chamberlain led a group of students into the hall.
At this moment, the morning court has ended, and except for more than ten important ministers, other officials in the hall have already left the hall.
While waiting outside the palace, someone had already gone to inform the students of some simple etiquette. Therefore, although everyone was anxious and excited, they did not panic.
After walking twenty or thirty steps into the palace, as the chamberlain in front stopped, everyone led by Shen Tang also stopped.
"Your Majesty, the New Scientist has arrived!"
The chamberlain informed him, then moved lightly back to his position.
"bye!"
Shen Tang and others stood with their heads bowed. When they heard the voice, they quickly raised their hands and said, "See you, Your Majesty!"
"All ministers are equal!" A thick and somewhat majestic voice came. Now, Shen Tang and others are already Jinshi. Although they have not passed the imperial examination, they can already be called ministers.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The etiquette between monarchs and ministers in the Song Dynasty was far less complicated than that of later generations. Even when facing the emperor, they only needed to bow and salute. Except for a few extremely solemn occasions or special occasions, kneeling was not performed.
Although Shen Tang and others straightened up, they still lowered their heads slightly and did not dare to look at the dragon chair in front of them.
"You are our heroes and talents in the Song Dynasty. In the future, you will set foot in the court or take charge of the state capital. I hope you will serve the country with all your loyalty..."
Zhao Shen, who was sitting on the dragon chair, slowly said a lot of words of encouragement, and then the Minister of Rites announced: "Your Majesty, all the students have arrived, and the palace examination can begin."
"allow!"
As the voice fell, Shen Tang and others were once again led outside the Daqing Hall by the chamberlain.
The Lin'an Palace is far inferior to Bianjing. Although the Daqing Palace is not too small after renovation, it cannot accommodate 200 students for the scientific examination. Therefore, it is said that it is a palace examination, but it is actually on the square outside the Daqing Palace. conduct.
By the time Shen Tang and others left the Daqing Hall, neat tables and chairs had been placed on the square. The same test baskets were also placed beside each table and chair.
The seating order of the palace examination is naturally based on the ranking of the provincial examination. Therefore, Shen Tang sat in the first position. Opening the examination basket, the examination basket was fully stocked with pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and they were all of good quality. of excellent products.
Not long after, all the students were in their seats.
Although the examiner of the palace examination is the emperor, the emperor will not casually wander around the square like the examiner. Therefore, everything is still conducted by the Minister of Rites and the examiners.