This year's provincial examination is different from previous years. The emperor did not announce the examiner of this provincial examination until the beginning of March, who was a bachelor.
The appointment of the chief examiner was not only delayed by more than half a month compared to previous years, but the selection of candidates was also the first in recent years.
In previous years, the provincial examinations were presided over by the Ministry of Rites, and the examiners were usually selected by the Ministry of Rites. In the last three imperial examinations, Tang Huai, the Minister of Rites, served as the examiner twice. This time, His Majesty abandoned the Ministry of Rites and chose a bachelor to examine. This really surprised all officials.
anticipation.
Although the status of a bachelor is lofty, he does not have much real power. He usually only serves as an adviser to the emperor. He is naturally knowledgeable and knowledgeable. It is the first time that he can serve as an examiner.
In addition, the number of joint examinations, several examiners, and officials in the Ministry of Rites this time are also lower than in previous years. Everything the emperor does is not a whim, but must be carefully considered. This change in the imperial examination,
Naturally, it won't be a sudden thought.
If you think about it carefully, before the imperial examination, the magistrate of Ping'an County was replaced, and the real power of the Ministry of Rites was reduced. Thinking further, does His Majesty lift the ban on the allusive "The Romance of the West Chamber", does it have some other deep meaning, is it an expression of his
Are you dissatisfied with the current situation in the court?
The Sacred Heart is difficult to fathom, and no one dares to fathom it, but it is inevitable that they will be a little vigilant in their hearts. Changes in the court will not affect the overall situation, but only small fish like them will be affected.
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Two days before the start of the provincial examination, Xiao Jue brought two jars of good wine to the old beggar, saying that he needed to relax before the examination, and took Tang Ning to have a big meal at Tiantianju.
Tang Ning mentioned to him by the way that he wanted to buy a house in the capital, and the next day someone came to visit him and took him to see several mansions.
After seeing it, Tangning realized that these Ya people always had a few good houses in their possession, but they would not take them out easily on weekdays.
He picked a house that he liked in terms of location and layout, and immediately paid the money and got the house and land deeds.
Young Master Xiao still has some respect in the capital, and the price of the house is fully 20% lower than the market price.
This actually saved Tangning money on purchasing furniture. This was the first house he owned that truly belonged to him after coming to this world. By then, all the furniture would have to be bought new, and he also planned to renovate the house.
Renovate it.
Of course, these are all things after the exam is over.
Su Ru followed him into the house, looked at him doubtfully, and asked: "Brother Xiao Ning, where is this place? Why did you bring us here?"
Tangning bought this house partly for himself and partly for Xiao Ru.
Although her mother-in-law treated her well and Zhong Yi was as close to her as a sister, in the end she was living under someone else's roof and was not as free as being in her own home.
Zhong Yi looked at him with the same confusion.
Tangning held their hands, placed the two keys in their hands, and said with a smile, "From now on, this will be our home."
Zhong Yi's face turned red when she heard that this house was where she lived after she got married. Although Su Ru was shyer than her, she was also overflowing with joy and expectation.
Tang Ning held their hands and walked out of the house, and saw Tang Yaoyao walking out of the house next door.
Tangning looked at her in surprise and asked, "Why are you here?"
"You can be here, why can't I be here?" Tang Yaoyao glanced at him and said, "It's not comfortable to live in the county government, so I bought a house here."
Tangning was stunned and asked, "Isn't there someone in this house?"
Tang Yaoyao glanced at him and said, "I gave them money, and they sold the house to me."
People are really incomparable. In order to buy this house, Tang Ning's hand almost broke, and she had to risk being invited to tea, and she went through a lot of hard work to save enough money.
Miss Tang had it all as soon as she was born.
The same surname is Tang. If he could have such a father, he wouldn't have to work so hard.
However, he couldn't force this kind of thing. He could only work hard on his own so that his son would not have to think like this in the future.
Zhong Yi is very happy that Tang Yaojing lives next door to them. After all, Tang Yaojiang has been her inseparable best friend since she was a child. Tang Ning is also looking forward to this. Tang Yaojing used to be the one who climbed over his wall, but now he has no effort to do so.
Finally I can turn back.
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Tomorrow morning will be the first day of the provincial exam. The provincial exam is the same as the state exam. There are three exams in total. The difference is that the questions in the provincial exam are more difficult. Each exam takes three days and two nights, with food and accommodation.
In a small room.
Xiaoru had been busy in the kitchen the day before, preparing the food he would bring in.
The exam lasted for three days and two nights, and the only things that could be brought in were pastries, steamed buns and the like. Zhong Yi checked the things he needed to bring over and over again to avoid any omissions.
Fairy Tang took off her peace charm from her chest, handed it to him again, and said, "Take this and return it to me after the exam."
Tang Ning held the peace talisman that still had Tang Yao's body temperature in her hand. During the last state examination, she climbed the wall at night to deliver this peace talisman. Later, she insisted that he could pass the Jie Yuan exam, and she gave him the peace talisman.
The peace talisman also has a certain relationship.
She had to get up early tomorrow. Tangning prepared everything, put it on the table, and planned to go to bed early.
After washing up, when she was about to close the door, there was a sudden creak at the door. Tangning turned her head and saw Zhong Yi pushing the door open and entering.
Before Tang Ning could say anything, she slowly walked forward, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him gently on the face.
"Sleep peacefully and don't think too much..."
After saying that, he quickly turned around and ran out quickly.
He ran over and offered a kiss, which made people sleep peacefully without thinking too much. Women are really strange animals.
When he walked to the door of his room and was about to close the door and go to sleep, he saw a figure standing in the yard, wandering a little.
He walked out of the room. When Su Ru saw him, she was a little at a loss. She lowered her head and said, "Brother Xiao Ning... why aren't you sleeping yet?"
Tangning walked up to her, smiled, and asked, "Aren't you asleep too?"
Su Ru handed him a food box in her hand and said, "I, I was afraid that Brother Xiao Ning would be hungry at night, so I cooked some porridge."
Tang Ning took the food box and immediately said, "Brother Ning, go to bed early after eating. I, I'm leaving..."
Tangning put down the food box, took her hand, kissed her forehead gently, and whispered: "Don't worry..."
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The provincial examination will start on March 9th, with a total of three exams, each lasting three days, with a day's rest in between.
Every year during the imperial examination, this is the biggest event in the capital. During these eleven days, the entire capital seems to have become quiet.
At this time, the first session of the provincial examination had already begun for a day, and in the Gongyuan, countless students were writing furiously.
Before the reform of the imperial examination, the provincial examination often required more than a dozen or dozens of tests. After the reform, although there were only three tests, the first test combined many subjects that had previously been tested separately. The questions
There are so many exceptions and it is extremely difficult. If you don't increase your speed, you won't be able to finish it even in three days.
While many students wished they could grow an extra hand, Tang Ning sat in her room and wrote slowly.
Although there were many questions in this session, for him, he did not need to think about it. He wrote them down one by one. His arms were sore and he rested for a while. When he felt sleepy, he fell asleep. As of now, he has completed 90% of the questions. In the afternoon
By then, it should be over.
Early in the morning on the third day, when the gong sounds, you can hand in your papers.
The space in Room No. 1 was small and uncomfortable to stay in, so in the first and second sessions, he walked out of the examination room after the gong sounded.
Tang Ning only wrote one piece of strategy for the third game a day and spent most of his time coming up with ideas. After all, his advantage was not obvious in this game and he needed to be careful. He didn't do what most people did until the game was about to be cleared.
come out.
When I stepped out of the gate of Gongyuan, the provincial examination was already settled.
Xiao Jue leaned against the wall at the entrance of Gongyuan and waited for him. He came over and said, "Why did you come out just now? You finally finished the exam. How about going out for a drink at night?"
"Let's talk about it in two days." Tangning waved her hand and walked in the other direction.
Not far away, three figures that have attracted countless attention have been waiting for a long time.
Xiao Jue looked at the three women not far away, then at Xiao Fu who was standing behind him, waved his hand and said, "Drink, Xiao Fu, go home and make some medicine!"
