After the turmoil, people's attention quickly shifted, because the imperial examination in Jiayou's second year came one after another.
On February 26, the officials summoned Zeng Gongliang, the political affairs minister, and Song Qi, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, to appoint fifty officials below Liu Chang. They went to the water pavilion behind the Chongzheng Palace and were appointed as arrangement officials and official officials respectively.
There are the proctors, preliminary examiners, reviewers, reviewers, reviewers, and detailed examiners, and temporary institutions such as the arrangement office, the examination school, the review office, and the detailed review office are set up to serve the palace examination the next day.
On the same day, officials of Honglu Temple placed a yellow case on the east side of Chongzheng Hall and in the middle of Danbi outside the hall. Officials of Guanglu Temple arranged curtains and placed test tables in the two verandas of Chongzheng Hall. Officials of the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial City Department
, the supervisor posted the name of the tribute on each test table.
On the same day, officials from the Ministry of Rites posted a list outside Donghua Gate, posting the candidates' names and seating order. The candidates entered the palace according to their respective serial numbers the next day. Odd numbers entered the palace through the left door of Donghua Gate, and even numbers entered the palace through the right door.
, after entering the examination room, you must also sit according to your name, and those who sit randomly will be punished as cheating.
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Because the palace examination was the next day, Chen Xiliang did not let the children see the list, but he was worried that others would see it wrong, so he took a leave of absence from the Prefectural Court and waited in front of Donghua Gate in person to wait for the list to be posted. As a result, the list had not yet been posted.
When the people from the Ministry of Etiquette came out, they met Su Xun, an old friend from the past who also came to see the list... The reason why I said it was in the past was because the two had not been in contact with each other for many years. Su Xun had been in Beijing for more than a year, and even his wedding
I didn’t attend either. This was my first time meeting.
As soon as he saw Chen Xiliang, Su Xun wanted to turn around and walk away, but he stopped him and said, "Brother Laoquan, my father-in-law, how much anger do you have that you can't get rid of now?"
After hearing the words 'father-in-law', Su Xun's expression softened a little, and he stood still. He looked at Chen Xiliang, who was even younger than he was then, and said bitterly: "You are now a relative of the emperor and an official of the imperial court. How dare I stand up to you, a common man?"
"What you said is really annoying." Chen Xiliang said: "My life experiences are just different. I am still the same Chen Gongbi who studied with you back then!"
"The fate of life..." Su Xun chewed on these three words and said sadly: "Yes. Back then, you and I went to the Spring Festival together, one passed the exam and the other failed, there is a huge difference today."
"What a huge difference? You are now a famous scholar in Bianjing, and your two sons will soon be Jinshi." Chen Xiliang laughed and scolded: "Sansu will be famous all over the world. It's just around the corner."
"Are you praising yourself?" Su Xun said, half proud and half jealous: "My two sons are going to be Jinshi. You are full of Jinshi!"
"Okay, let's stop flattering each other." Chen Xiliang laughed and scolded: "If others hear it, they will definitely say that these two love to show off too much." After saying this, he patted Su Xun and said: "Brother, you are too concerned about face. If you
If you finish this class, you will definitely be in high school. Lao Song is better than you at this point, so what’s wrong with father and son appearing together? That’s a great story!”
"People have no perspective. How did I know that this subject has abolished the Taixue system and selected scholars based on ancient Chinese literature?" Su Xun sighed: "It is true that this imperial examination is difficult. I have been taking the exam all my life and never passed it."
It’s not difficult to take the exam, and it’s not false. I and I passed the exam just like a joke. I can’t help but say it’s fate...” Su Xun’s ancient prose has a strong pre-Qin style and has been praised by the world. But poetry and poetry
This is his weakness, and he has always fallen down on this before. But this subject has changed from the previous emphasis on poetry and poetry and neglected policy theory, and changed it to focus on policy theory, and did not adopt the Taixue style, but mainly ancient prose. If this is the case
In the scientific examination, you will definitely be among the best.
"It's indeed fate. It's time for Zizhan Zhongfang and the others to catch up." Chen Xiliang said with emotion: "I miss my two brothers and Lao Song. We were stuck in the examination room and wasted half our lives. It's not because of lack of talent, but because we can't live.
It's the right time."
"Yeah." Su Xun said with emotion: "First Xikun style, then Taixue style, blocked our way, but these little brats can meet Ouyang Gong to clean up his writing style. And there is still the imperial examination.
It's a good thing to be deposed..." He said with a wry smile: "If there had been this rule back then, wouldn't I have reached the twentieth year already?"
When Su Xun came to the capital for the first time to take the examination, he successfully passed the joint examination and entered the palace examination. However, at that time, the rankings were based on poems and poems, and there were demotions. He was rated as the fifth and lowest grade, and he had no choice but to fail.
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"The success of your children in one fell swoop is the best compensation for you." Chen Xiliang comforted him and said, "We have all participated in the palace examination, and today's children are really blessed..."
"I recall sitting up in the middle of the night, wrapping rice and cakes, waiting for dawn outside the Donghua Gate, entering in groups one by one, kneeling down to sit down, bowing my head and taking the case. After that, every time I think about this, I feel chilled." Su Xun sighed: "
The conditions are indeed much better now.”
While they were talking, an official from the Ministry of Rites came out to lay out the list. The two people rushed forward, took down the seats of their children, and then left Donghua Gate.
"After taking the exam tomorrow, I'll buy you a drink at my house." Chen Xiliang wanted to make peace with Su Xun, so he pulled him and said.
"No," Su Xun shook his head and said, "I get angry just thinking about your mother-in-law who hates poverty and loves wealth."
"She is not that kind of person. There are many misunderstandings, so it is better to resolve them." Chen Xiliang said with a wry smile: "After all, Sanlang and my little sister are getting married soon. Even for the sake of your daughter, you should relax a little."
Su Xun reluctantly agreed.
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Before the fourth watch of the next day, Chen Xiliang woke up Chen Ke and others and asked them to put on white robes and black futou... This is the required attire for tributes.
During breakfast, he took the trouble to explain the experience of the palace examination, such as how to salute when entering, how to knock on the curtain, and what to do if you want to go to the toilet. These are all very precious experiences, but he has told them more than a dozen times in the past few days.
It makes people's ears feel calluses.
"The words must be written carefully and carefully, because in the end the official will read the original scroll..." Chen Ke smiled bitterly and said: "Dad, please be quiet, you can recite it like a fluent letter."
"I'm just telling you. If something goes wrong again, it's up to you what to do!" Chen Xiliang said angrily.
"You're not going to be deposed anyway, why are you so nervous?" Chen Ke said nonchalantly.
"You can't be deposed, you can't be deposed, but you can still be divided into upper and lower grades! Can the rank of Jinshi and the background of the same Jinshi be the same? Look at the prime ministers and assistants in this dynasty over the past few decades, which one is the same Jinshi?" Chen Xiliang said angrily: "You
If you can't get into the top five, don't come back to see me!"
"Are you kidding me?" Chen Ke was stunned and said, "You thought it was a separate exam? Everyone was taking the exam together and grading the papers together!" This is the Dragon and Tiger Ranking of Jiayou's second year! The most awesome one in the history of the thousand-year imperial examination.
First place!
In the past, the reason why he was invincible all the way and even ranked sixth in the exam in extremely poor condition was because he was taking the special exam. To put it bluntly, he was a general in his own skin. But now, he has to compete with Ersu, Erzhang, and Ercheng
, San Zeng, Si Lu, as well as Deng Wan, Lin Xi, Wang Shao and other super talented people took the exam together. Think about how tragic this is...
If he hadn't been deposed as a Jinshi, he would rather be a late candidate than join in the fun. So his own expectation is...it would be a blessing to be a Jinshi!
"I've seen it a long time ago!" Chen Xiliang glared at Chen Ke and said: "After the test, you put your swords and guns in the warehouse and let your horses go to Nanshan. What is this? Be timid before fighting, and you will be a rich man! You are worthy of your ten years of poverty.
What?"
"I will try my best to take the exam." Chen Ke smiled bitterly and said, "But I really dare not say the top five. There are too many masters."
"You are also a master," Chen Xiliang said solemnly: "Don't be afraid, believe in yourself!" He looked at a group of nephews and said: "You too, put in the effort to get the top prize and finish this last test.
That way you won’t have lifelong regrets!”
"I understand." Everyone nodded solemnly.
In the hall, the atmosphere that was originally quite relaxed was made serious by Brother Xiaoliang. He nodded with satisfaction, and it looked like he was taking an exam.
This is a valuable experience, because if the imperial examination is not passed, the candidates will definitely be slack-minded. At this time, those who pay more attention will naturally get a good rank in the examination!
When the official positions are assigned, you will know how important it is to have a good ranking, but by then, there will be no place to buy regret medicine...
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As Su Xun said, the conditions for the palace examination are getting better and better now. Pens, ink, paper, inkstones, tables, chairs and even snacks are all provided by the palace, so that the emperor's disciples can start to feel the royal grace from this moment on...
…And the real purpose of the palace examination is to cut off the connection between the candidates and the examiners, and transfer the friendship between teachers and students to the emperor.
Therefore, except for the card test, the candidates did not need to bring anything. They wore the tribute clothes provided by the imperial court and lined up outside Donghua Gate at five o'clock.
Before the palace door was opened, there were officials from the Ministry of Rites checking the identities one by one to prevent someone from taking the exam for them. A body search was inevitable, but the search was much more relaxed than those who knew how to do it. After all, at this point, they were all confirmed officials of the imperial court.
Always give some respect.
When the melodious bell rang and the Donghua Gate opened, the candidates, guided by officials, divided into two rows and slowly entered the palace.
Before the exam, there was a grand opening ceremony. Civil and military officials dressed in official uniforms stood inside and outside Chongzheng Hall as usual. Officials wore official uniforms and ascended to the hall, firecrackers were fired, and music was played in the classroom.
Then the deacon took the yellow scroll and sealed the test questions into the palace. The chamberlain placed the test questions on the yellow table in the palace, and the tributes went to the official's house to pay homage.
Then the official encouraged the tributes with a few gentle words and ordered the examiners to take the papers. Zeng Gongliang, the outgoing official of this year's palace examination, took out the examination questions on the yellow case in the palace and awarded them to the minister of rites under the eaves of the palace.
Song Qi, the latter bowed to take it, walked to Danbi outside the hall, and placed the test questions on the yellow case here.
At this time, all the officials saluted the officials again and exited one by one.
The readers and deacons responsible for the examination followed the instructions of the salute officer and stood in line with His Majesty Dan. The tribute officers also lined up under the command of the salute officer and also saluted Huang An.
After the ceremony, officials from the Ministry of Rites asked questions to the tributes. After the tributes answered the questions, officials from Honglu Temple led them to their respective test tables...
The palace examination in Jiayou's second year has officially begun.