On March 15th, the entire capital was filled with solemn atmosphere.
The selection of scholars through the imperial examination is a top priority for the Dazheng court. For the people, it cannot be said that they do not care about it. This is a single-plank bridge that the people can climb straight up. Who does not place hope?
Especially the people in the capital, who are doing small businesses or running hotels, are all affected by the decree.
The princes gathered in the capital. Not to mention anything else, the expenses of just a few months were enough for these locals to make a lot of money.
Not to mention, the people at the emperor's feet can see the excitement of Jinshi parading through the streets after the results are released.
Ordinary people usually have little entertainment. It is so far in advance that many families with children, women and children are secretly looking forward to the arrival of this day.
But for families with children who are going to take exams, it's a different situation.
Qingyuan Temple·Jushi Garden
The bell rang, but because it was too close, it was less melodious and more sonorous. A slender figure crept up secretly. When I looked closer, the lights in the hall were on. Then I heard the sound of the bell, the sound of wooden fish, and there were novice monks.
He recited the sutra: "I have heard that at one time the Buddha was in the Solitary Garden of Sāvatthi State, together with a large assembly of 1,250 people. At that time, the World Honored One was wearing robes and holding an alms bowl while he was eating..."
Hearing the sound, there were hundreds of people, and Ye Buhui knew that it was the monks who gathered in the main hall (between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.) to chant sutras and worship during morning classes every day.
I used to hate it because it disturbed my dreams every day, but today I was very happy because I didn’t have to worry about falling asleep. I looked outside again and saw that the street outside was full of black crows and there weren’t many lights, so I hurried to go.
Busy on the stove.
"Chirp!" For fear of disturbing the sleeping people, Ye Buhui moved very gently. The little fox on his feet, who had also woken up early, looked up eagerly.
"Xiaobai, don't make trouble. I'll make the glutinous rice balls for you later. Be good." Ye Buhui comforted him casually, busy like a little top.
When Su Ziji woke up, a faint sweet smell filled the air.
Ye Buhui happened to look over at this time and saw that he was awake with his body propped up, so he immediately called out: "Husband, wash up quickly so that we can eat glutinous rice balls together!"
"Do you want to eat glutinous rice balls today?" Su Ziji responded casually because he had slept very well in the past few days. When he got up today, he was in a good mood. He put on his clothes and shoes and went to the ground.
Ye Buhui's voice came from outside: "Yes, there are two kinds of fillings, sesame and bean paste. Which one do you like?"
"Let's have some of each." No matter which one, Su Ziji actually didn't like it, but he didn't hate it either. It was okay to eat it occasionally, especially today.
When I came out, I saw that there was a full table in the main room. I thought I was just making glutinous rice balls, but when I looked at it, there were more than a dozen dishes, including soups and soups, and glutinous rice balls were just one of them. I didn’t know that Ye Buhui was busy.
It took several hours to get this done.
Su Ziji hurriedly went to wash up, and when he came back, he asked Ye Buhui to sit down with him.
He first scooped out a few glutinous rice balls from a small soup pot that had been cooked, then poured the soup into the soup and handed it to Ye Buhui. Then he took it upon himself and filled a small bowl for himself.
"It's delicious." After taking a bite, the sweet taste instantly filled the mouth. When Su Ziji saw Ye Buhui, he didn't even bother to eat it. He just looked at himself, feeling funny in his heart. He praised her without hesitation and said, "You don't regret it."
The craftsmanship is good, and these glutinous rice balls are better than anything I have ever eaten before!”
"Then try the sesame one." Seeing that Su Ziji was the first one to eat the bean paste stuffing, Ye Buhui urged with another smile.
In fact, from the outside, you could vaguely tell the filling inside. Su Ziji ate another sesame filling and nodded again.
"Tangyuan represents good luck and good luck, but you can't eat too much for breakfast. I didn't cook much. You can eat something else." Ye Buhui watched with satisfaction as he ate two glutinous rice balls in a row and said quickly.
Su Ziji saw that she was in a good mood today. A few days ago, this girl was still feeling nervous but trying to suppress it. Why did she feel so much more relaxed when she woke up?
Su Ziji picked up a spring roll and ate it slowly, observing her.
After a while, after finishing the last bite of spring rolls, I asked: "Why are you in such a good mood today?"
Ye Buhui thought for a moment and shook his head: "I don't know why I'm in such a good mood. I'm just happy and feel indescribably relaxed. You must be on the gold list. I had a hunch here!"
Su Ziji immediately laughed and agreed: "Indeed, who is the best hero in the world? We can see the difference today."
Before leaving, the little fox chirped twice and nodded to him, looking like he was waiting to return in triumph.
Su Ziji smiled and waved to it and Ye Buhui, then boarded the bullock cart.
The Dazheng Huixi examination room is located in Gongyuan, which has always been the most important place for the imperial court's talent promotion ceremony. In order to prevent private internal and external collusion, a high wall was built. Enter along the main road. There are three archways on the left, middle and right, and then enter along the three-story archway.
, a road leads directly to the gathering space.
In front of the archway, when Su Ziji and others arrived, they all got off the oxcart and allowed the soldiers in front of the Gongyuan Gate to check whether there was any infection on their bodies.
I was still a little chilly in the early morning, and I could see the stars all over the sky. Because I was able to attend the examination, I was basically familiar with the examination process. From the time Su Zi was checked to the time he entered, there were no problems found or intercepted.
Juren wore a few thick single clothes and carried only pen and ink in the basket. Starting from Taizu of Zheng Dynasty, those who came to participate in the examination were given some preferential treatment.
Just like the previous exams, there is no need to bring your own food and water, and there is only one exam, which lasts three days. As long as you don't have bad grades and are in good health, it is not too difficult to survive the exam.
However, Su Ziji looked at some of the gray-haired Ban Baijizi in the crowd. Based on the physical condition of these people, if they could successfully pass the exam, half of them would be a lot.
"Nephew Su Xian!" As soon as he entered the tribute courtyard, he heard a soft call from behind him.
Su Ziji turned around and saw Fang Wenshao, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, walking quickly.
"Uncle Fang." Su Ziji waited for him to approach before they walked side by side.
"Are you sure about this examination?" Fang Wenshao suddenly asked this question for some unknown reason.
Naturally, Su Ziji would not say that he was sure, but he just said: "Who can be sure? It's just a matter of doing your best and obeying fate."
"Yes, do your best and obey fate." Fang Wenshao sighed and nodded. It looked like he had white hair in his hair. Although he was well-maintained, he was old after all.
He took a look at the young man walking beside him. He was in his prime. He didn't forget that he was only seventeen years old. He was younger than his own son, but he entered the Gongyuan with him.
If I am lucky enough to win, and Su Zi also wins, from now on I can only call him the same year, but not uncle and nephew.
If he didn't win, and the boy did, he would have to bow and salute. Fang Wenshao suddenly felt a complicated mood. He who had never accepted his fate before now felt a little more depressed.
"If you fail this time, I will go back and not take the exam, and be a county gentry with peace of mind!"
"Fortunately, Xi'er knows how to work hard, and I hope Xi'er will do the same."
With such complicated emotions, the two of them, together with countless others, gathered towards the place where they could jump over the dragon gate.
Among all the heroes in the world, who can win the first prize in the article depends on this test.