At that time, Yan Shiyue left without waiting to open the seal. She really didn't know: "Who?"
"Meng Er, won the seventh place. He is better than our fifth master." Qu Sinian paused, "By the way, there seems to be an acquaintance of you in this subject over in Qinzhou. Tang Junchen, would you like to ask him?"
Are your disciples here?"
Xu Wenqu nodded: "How many?"
Qu Sinian said: "I got the thirty-fifth place in the Jinshi examination, but the trade examination was pretty good, and I got the third place in the Economics examination."
Xu Wenqu was not surprised and nodded: "Actually, Chen'er has average talent in studying. To be able to pass the exam like this shows that he has put in a lot of effort."
"That doesn't matter," Yan Shiyue said with a smile: "Maybe he can join the Ministry of Commerce in the future. Achen's temperament may not be suitable for the Hanlin Academy. But Meng Er..."
Yan Shiyue paused for a moment, his eyes brightening: "The most valuable thing about Meng Er is his face. Even for that face, he must be brought to the Ministry of Commerce."
In front of everyone, she whispered to Qu Si Nian: "Si Nian, do you recognize his handwriting? Give me a hint then, do you know?"
Qu Sinian smiled and nodded.
Papers from the Commerce Department are not transcribed, so the handwriting can still be recognized.
Everyone laughed at Huo Qijing, who didn't care at all.
Yan Shiyue didn't notice Huo Qijing's expression, and just thought: "If this thing is used well, it will be a huge amount of money!"
As he spoke, his eyes flashed across the faces of Xu Wenqu and Qu Sinian, and they clicked their tongues, obviously regretting that this intangible asset could not be realized.
Several people: "..."
Before and after the results of the trade department were released, students arrived in Chang'an City one after another.
Tang Junchen and his party entered the Qinzhou Guild Hall.
The rooms prepared by Qinzhou Guild Hall for Jizi include single rooms and rooms for two persons. In fact, the conditions are quite good.
But I didn't expect that because Qinzhou has the Northern Academy, there will be many more candidates than in previous years. Some candidates who have not taken the trade subject have arrived early, and the room is a little nervous.
After finally discussing it, the three of us squeezed into a room.
There was a man named Zhou Jianwei, who was at the bottom of the Jinshi Department in Qinzhou, but he got to know Yuan in the Commerce Department. The two got along well, so they agreed to live together. The other person living together was named Sun Shaoyu, who was ninth in the Jinshi Department.
He was admitted to the imperial examination and failed in the trade department.
After all, we are going to live here for several months, and everyone is interested in making friends.
While packing his luggage, Sun Shaoyu said: "Do you want to go and make papers later?"
Zhou Jianwei said in surprise: "Now that the examiner is unknown, you still want to write the paper?"
Sun Shaoyu said with a smile: "Although the rules of the examination have changed a lot, writing the test papers is not prohibited. Moreover, under such circumstances, writing the test papers is not for ranking, but it looks more noble and simple..."
He lowered his voice slightly: "Think about it, the chief of our Northern Academy is the mentor of the then Prime Minister Xu, how can we not go to Prime Minister Xu's Mansion? And our Northern Academy was funded by His Highness Fuyan, what do you think if we don't
Go, doesn’t it seem too cold and ungrateful?”
Tang Junchen lowered his eyes.
Sun Shaoyu said: "I'm not afraid to tell you that I must go to these two places."
Zhou Jianwei said: "Brother Xie, His Highness built the Northern Academy and banned the admission of disciples in order to eliminate cliques. I don't think it would appear cold if you don't write papers. His Highness probably won't care."
"Hey! This is different!" Sun Shaoyu waved his hand: "What does this have to do with cronies! You are a total enemy! Don't worry, let's go together!"
Zhou Jian coughed slightly and said, "I won't go. I'm mainly here for the trade department. I'll take the test. I'm just going through the motions to try my luck."
Tang Junchen also said: "I won't go either. I'm not good at writing, so I might as well hide my clumsiness."
"Tell me about you!" Sun Shaoyu said: "When you arrive in the capital, you will not be able to be so honest! You must understand that before you win the exam, you can take studying as a serious matter, but after you win the exam, it is equivalent to stepping into the world with one foot.
Once you enter officialdom, you should learn how to deal with others..."
In fact, this is correct. This is the truth.
Sun Shaoyu added: "To be honest, I just happened to live with you, otherwise I wouldn't tell you... I found out that Your Highness Fuyan likes to watch dramas! For this, she hired someone from the Liyuan,
Write a play specifically for her!"
He was a little proud: "I wrote three books! One of them must be able to catch her eye!"
Tang Junchen's expression was a bit complicated.
Does Yan Shiyue like to read dramas? It's really possible, after all, she has always liked reading story books.
Just as he was talking, someone called him outside, and Sun Shaoyu went out happily.
It seems that there are many people who have the same idea as him.
There were only two people left in the room. Zhou Jianwei said: "Achen, you also want to go to the Commercial Department, right?"
Tang Junchen coughed: "I may not be able to do it."
"You are too modest!" Zhou Jianwei said: "I came here for the Ministry of Commerce anyway. It is an unexpected joy for me to be able to get a name in the Jinshi Department. It would be better if I could join the Ministry of Commerce... I don't know
Is this Empress of Fortune really as talented and powerful as the rumors say?"
Tang Junchen said: "Yes."
Zhou Jian was slightly startled.
Then he laughed: "Yes, I also forgot, you are from Longmen County, have you ever met Lady Fu?"
Tang Junchen took a deep breath: "I've seen it before."
Zhou Jianwei looked at him: "Oh? I've actually seen him before?"
Tang Junchen stopped talking, and Zhou Jianwei couldn't help but lower his eyes, thoughtfully.
Tang Junchen looked out the window, a little confused.
He took the exam twice in a row and finally passed it. Now it can be said that he has passed the exam, but compared to Xu Wenqu, Yan Shirong and Huo Qiyang are ranked in the top three... It really makes him shameless to claim to be Xu Wenqu's
disciple.
Originally, when he entered the capital, he should have gone to see his master first, but after several years and with poor grades, he was really a little timid.
Or should we wait until we pass the exam before taking the exam?
Regardless of whether it is the general examination or the re-examination of the Ministry of Commerce, if you can get an ideal ranking, you can barely dare to enter the master's door.
Forget it if you don’t win? To avoid embarrassment.
He let out a long sigh.
Sun Shaoyu followed the people and ran for a whole day before returning. As soon as he entered the door, he talked excitedly about the grand occasion of the capital.
Tang Junchen couldn't help but ask: "Did you really go to His Highness?"
"I've gone!" Sun Shaoyu said: "Don't you know? Xu Liuyuan also lives in the Duke's Mansion, but he has a separate courtyard and a separate concierge. I applied for both! I wonder if I will be lucky enough to be called Xu Liuyuan.
See." He yearned for it.
Tang Junchen coughed lightly and didn't ask any more questions.
Sun Shaoyu was a lively person. He wrote the exam on the first day, and on the second day, he made an appointment to go to Deshan Garden.
In the past few years, Deshan Garden has become a must-visit place for those who come to Chang'an City. Those who arrive early will choose Deshan Garden for accommodation. However, it is a long way to go to Qinzhou and those who arrive late or are short of money.
I can only come over and take a stroll after I settle down.
There are still several months before the exam, and everyone is in a relaxed mood. With his shouting, many people really want to go. (To be continued)