As for Tong Zhouyi's dismissal, there were also rumors in the capital, but it was not detailed, and he did not pay attention to it. He did not expect it to be because of this reason.
Then he was a blessing in disguise. Although it was impossible for the emperor to punish Tong Zhouyi because of him, it made the emperor's impression of him even more profound.
The fourth prince sat in front of the writing desk, tracing the copybook he bought, wrote a few words, compared it with the copybook, sighed, and threw the paper into the copper basin.
His pale lips were pursed tightly, and he held the copybook in his hand and observed it carefully, looking at the angle of each stroke. Then he picked up the brush and dipped it in ink, preparing to copy a few more words.
Suddenly, there was another person in the room, "Master!"
The fourth prince was not surprised when he saw the visitor, "How did things go?"
"The list has been drawn up and the emperor has approved it. It will be posted tomorrow." The plain voice of the secret guard sounded again. Standing in the shadow of the corner, his figure and appearance could not be seen clearly.
The fourth prince responded inaudibly, and then said: "Deal with that staff member, don't let anyone find out the clues."
He would not leave behind clues like his elder brother, which would lead to endless troubles. As for spies, he had plenty of them, and it would not be a pity to lose one.
The secret guard responded, then tiptoed and disappeared from the room.
The fourth prince looked at Gu Chengyu's word card on the table, smiled, and murmured to himself: "You have to thank me! If it weren't for me, how could you have been so successful?"
Early tomorrow morning, Gu Chengyu had finished washing and was waiting in the mansion, because a messenger would come to announce the good news later.
Ming Yan has already sent people to the list release office to look at the list, and the imperial list will be posted today, which is about the previous fraud case. Gu Chengyu wants to know how that matter will be handled, after all, he has been running around for several days about this matter.
Suddenly Gu Chengyu heard the roar of gongs and drums in the yard, and he knew that the person bringing the good news was coming.
"Congratulations to the young master for winning the Huiyuan. The person who brought the good news is already here. He is in the courtyard." Ming Mo was beaming with joy and trotted in to tell Gu Chengyu the good news.
Even though Gu Chengyu is such a calm person, he can't help but feel excited. This enlightenment is hard-won!
Gu Chengyu walked towards the outer courtyard. Although Ming Mo had already asked Ming Mo to prepare the reward, he still had to be there.
As soon as they entered the outer courtyard, they saw two guards waiting in the courtyard.
"Good news in the examination! Gu Chengyu, the young master of He Jingyuan Prefecture, won the first place in the capital examination, Huiyuan." When a servant saw the official coming, he quickly announced again, this is the Huiyuan! Looking at Sanjin's yard,
Rewarding silver is indispensable. The two people's faces were full of smiles, and their eyes lit up when they looked at Gu Chengyu.
Gu Chengyu understood immediately, took the good news from the guards, and winked at Ming Mo. Ming Mo immediately took out two red envelopes from his sleeves and handed them to the two guards.
The two people touched it and found out that it was a silver ingot worth ten taels. They immediately smiled and congratulated Gu Chengyu: "Congratulations to Mr. Gu. I would like to wish Mr. Gu a top grade in high school in the palace examination."
Gu Chengyu quickly said humbly: "I'd like to lend you your good words!"
The rankings of the general examination will not change significantly during the palace examination. The emperor will move the rankings of the candidates he likes after the palace examination. Of course, the change will not be big. Gu Chengyu is Huiyuan, and the emperor will be selected according to the emperor's preferences during the palace examination.
Generally, you will choose one of the three top picks, the top pick, the second pick, and the third overall pick.
Gu Chengyu sent away the two guards, and then asked Mingmo about Sun Xian and the others.
"Have you sent someone to guard the Sun family and the Ye family?" Because Sun Xian had told Gu Chengyu before that it was impossible for him to be on the list for this test, but what if he was on the list?
However, since Sun Xian said that his foundation is not yet solid, it would be a good idea if he failed to pass the exam this time, so as not to fall behind in the rankings. When the palace exam is over and he is given the same background as a Jinshi, then he will be helpless!
There is only one more word between "jinshi" and "jinshi", but there is a huge difference in status. Those who pass the "jinshi" rank can take the Hanlin Academy examination and become the back-up officials to enter the cabinet. The top three will directly enter the Hanlin Academy.
Need to take the exam.
Tongjinshi can only serve as an official for one parent, and the largest one can be a fourth-grade prefect. It will be difficult to move up. Moreover, they cannot serve in the capital and can only be sent to other places. Therefore, whoever is self-conscious on weekdays will be better.
After a bad battle, he became a fellow Jinshi. I would cry to death.
Of course, there are exceptions. Unless you get the appreciation of the important ministers or the emperor and transfer you here, then it is considered a blessing.
Some candidates will still hold grudges about this for the rest of their lives, feeling inferior to others who have passed the Jinshi exam.
Speaking of the Ye family, last time Ye Zhiqiu also worked for him for several days, and then he gave the Ye family generous gifts. His mother-in-law was very enthusiastic about him, and even let him visit the Sun family often.
Ye Zhiqiu's talent and learning are pretty good. Even if he is not ranked high, he is not too far behind. As long as he is among the top fifty, he is very hopeful of becoming a Jinshi.
Gu Chengyu returned to the study and asked Mingmo to go to the two families to report the good news, and also pass on the news whether they were high schools or not.
"Sir! The boy who looked at the rankings is back. Mr. Ye is at the 48th place, but he couldn't find the name of the second uncle." Ming Yan glanced at Gu Chengyu, fearing that Gu Chengyu would be disappointed.
Gu Chengyu didn't mind, and even Sun Xian himself was mentally prepared. They had given up hope a long time ago. This time the exam is so difficult, I heard that even among the 300 people who passed, there are still many who haven't finished.
I’ve finished writing the exam questions!
Regarding Ye Zhiqiu's ranking this time, Gu Chengyu also felt that he had performed well, although he had already reached the very edge of the second-class place in the palace examination. As long as he did not take it lightly in the palace examination, he would still be able to hang his tail in the second-class class. As long as he did not become the third-class class, the front of the second-class class
There is no difference from the back.
"What was written on the imperial list I asked you to see?" Gu Chengyu eagerly wanted to know what the yellow list said about this matter.
Ming Yan knew something, but he was also puzzled by what was written on the imperial list.
"Anyway, we have clarified the previous fraud case and said it was a myth. There are also two adults who ask for bribes on weekdays and open the door for some people. They are two corrupt officials who embezzled two hundred thousand taels of silver. Read on.
After the two of them had made great contributions to the country, Song Shujing was sentenced to exile for thousands of miles. The men of the family members of the two prefectures were all sentenced to exile, while the women were exiled to the Jiaofangsi or sold into slavery."
"In addition, because Guo Shi falsely accused a court official, he was already dead. The men of the Guo family were sentenced to be beheaded, and the women were used as military prostitutes."
Gu Chengyu was astonished. The silver belonged to the eldest prince. Not only he knew it, but probably several people in the court knew it. Could it be that the emperor did this to protect the eldest prince?
But what about that batch of silver? Doesn’t the emperor have any grudges at all? Or does it mean that the emperor simply knows where the silver is, or where the money is used.