Qian Qianyi smiled and nodded. Wu Chunlai walked slowly up the stone steps in front of the bulletin board, turned around and scanned the whole place, and said loudly: "Dear fellow citizens and students. I, Wu Chunlai, by order of the imperial court, and Qian
You, sir, are both the chief examiners of this year's spring examination. After half a month, today's gold list has been announced. I and Lord Qian can declare that there were no mistakes in the undergraduate examination. There was no cheating, no leaking of questions, it was fair and just, and it went smoothly.
Mr. Qian and I have lived up to the trust of the Holy Emperor and the appointment of the imperial court."
The crowd burst into applause. At this time, the examiners naturally want to brag about their achievements, which is not an exaggeration. This year's Spring Examination did not have any negative impact. This Wu Chunlai
Mr. Wu still has some abilities.
"I know that you are all waiting for me to post the gold medal. I don't want to bore people with my long words. But according to the rules, I have to explain some things to avoid anyone being confused. This... I
Since the imperial examination started in the autumn of last September, a total of 3,571 candidates have obtained the qualification of tribute students in the 15th class of the university. According to the imperial court's plan to recruit scholars, 1,000 candidates will be selected from the top three in the spring of this year.
Nine. The results of the Spring Examination are jointly judged by 18 undergraduate Spring Examiners and deputy examiners, and they are arranged in order of ranking. The evaluation results are reported to the Political Hall for verification by the Ministry of Rites. The top ten are reported to the Holy Master, Yulan Shengjue. Therefore, all
The results are all produced through normal procedures, and there is absolutely no violation of regulations. After the gold list is announced, the etiquette department will accept students' complaints and inquiries within three days. The review fee is ten taels of silver. However, those who make trouble unreasonably will be severely punished in accordance with the law. In addition, the top ten in the first place will be
It is decided by the Holy Spirit, and no review or questioning is allowed."
What Wu Chunlai said is actually normal talk. These are standard procedures. They are the same for all previous scientific examinations. They are basically the same. Some information has been announced before the exam, so it is not a secret. As the chief examiner,
It is also standard procedure to repeat it before posting the list.
"Without further ado, the gold medal list will be announced immediately. By the way, there is one more important thing. The thirty-eight high school graduates in the first class must report to the Daqing Gate before 3:00 p.m. After entering the palace to see the driver, the Holy Spirit
The top three are given hairpins, red robes and royal horses to parade around the streets of the capital. This is a moment of glory for the world and must not be missed." Wu Chunlai said with a smile.
Everyone started buzzing and talking about who would become the lucky ones. The thirty-eight first-class scholars were the thirty-eight people with the best grades. The first-class Jinshi had the qualifications to stay in the capital and serve as officials, even if they were not in the capital.
To become an official, there is no need to wait for a vacancy, and can be directly awarded an official position. The second-class and third-class people do not have this special treatment. They are not qualified to stay in the capital. They must serve as officials in other places and have to wait in line.
Before they became official, they were just alternate officials with no power or position. Their official rank was only recognized. As for the top three, it was even more glorious. The No. 1 pick wore a flower hairpin and a red robe and walked around Bianliang Long Street, and tens of thousands of people came to see it.
Number One Scholar, what an honor that is.
After Wu Chunlai finished what he had to say, he turned to look at Qian Qianyi, who smiled and nodded. Wu Chunlai raised his hand and shouted loudly: "Publish the list!"
Hula la, the yellow silk golden banner was unfolded in the hands of several soldiers. The huge golden banner was like brilliant flags flying in the wind. Everyone's eyes were fixed on these flags, which were densely covered with black.
In small letters, there are lucky people's names on them.
The golden list is divided into two parts. The first part is the first-level list. Several soldiers quickly fixed the first-level golden list on top of the long notice board. On the golden list covered with a blood-red jade seal, there are thirty-eight
The eye-catching names were arranged in order from right to left. Everyone's eyes naturally fell on the names of the top three. Some people couldn't help but read them out loud.
"The first place in the first class is Lin Jue, a native of Hangzhou, Liangzhe Road. The second place in the first class is Du Weijian, a native of Haizhou, Jingdong East Road. The third place in the first class is Liu Xiding, from Shuzhou, Huainan West Road.
people.……"
"Sure enough, it's that Lin Jue. It was rumored before that he was the one. When the emperor inspected the examination room, he wanted to appoint him as the first one. Now it seems that this is true. It's awesome. It's awesome."
"Yes, this Lin Jue, I have read his poems, and he is really a talented person. Before the big exam, I estimated that he would take the first place. Hey, it is so annoying to compare people, why don't I have him?
How about that kind of talent? That Du Weijian is also a very talented person. I know him, but he didn’t get the first place, so he will probably be unhappy.”
"Let's find our own names and stop worrying about others. The second, third, and first names have been announced."
The more than ten meters long second-, third-, and third-grade gold list had been posted below the first-class gold list while he was talking. The names of more than 900 lucky people were written on it one after another. Everyone began to stretch their necks and stare to look for themselves on the gold list.
Or it was the name of a person in his family who had taken the exam. After a while, bursts of cheers erupted from the crowd. Those who found the name they wanted to find screamed in surprise, and rushed out of the crowd like crazy to announce the good news.
Those who haven't found it still stare anxiously with dry eyes and look for it again among the densely packed names.
As time went by, cheers filled the square. The high school gold medalists jumped for joy, and some even cried with joy. After more than ten or even twenty years of hard study, it finally paid off.
Every cell and nerve in my body has relaxed, and I no longer have to suffer for this. How can others experience this feeling?
Many people have spent all their family property and scattered their wives and children in order to study. They have received countless looks and sneers, and suffered countless accusations. Today, they finally get the gold medal in high school. All the pain in the past has disappeared. How can they not be ecstatic?
Although the imperial examination was cruel, at this moment, it gave some ordinary people in this era a fair and upward opportunity to break through class stereotypes. Even if it is just such a little opportunity, a little hope, it is as small as a firefly in the dark night.
The light of fire is better than the darkness without any light at all. What does it mean to change your destiny? This is called changing your destiny. The imperial examination high school is like a carp jumping over the dragon's gate.
The news that Lin Jue of Hangzhou Prefecture won the top spot in the first class quickly spread throughout the square. Lin Jue and others also quickly learned the news. In order to confirm that it was correct, Lin Hu used his strong body to fight out
He walked a bloody road and made the final confirmation with his own eyes.
Xie Yingying, Lu Wu and others congratulated Lin Jue one after another, while Xie Danhong and Hong Xiu, who had just learned about the incident, were dumbfounded in surprise. How could they have imagined that Young Master Lin had actually graduated from high school and was the number one scholar. They were still joking with Young Master Lin on weekdays.
They didn't dare to do it anymore. Of course, they were extremely happy. Mr. Lin won the first prize and was going to be an official. In other words, the Jiangnan Grand Theater also had a backer, so there was no need to worry in the future.
While everyone congratulated him happily, Lin Youde looked sad. Although he had already had a premonition, when the fact that he failed was placed before his eyes, Lin Youde, who had already made psychological expectations, was still sad. He had spent half his life studying for this dream, and now his dream was shattered.
, the various feelings in my heart are indescribable.
Lin Jue saw Lin Youde's disappointment and comforted him in a deep voice: "Cousin Youde, don't worry too much. I told you that day, you don't necessarily have to be admitted to the imperial examination and become an official. It's good to live a stable life. I already
I've thought about it, and I'll arrange an errand for you. The job at the boat shop at home is not suitable for you, so I want you to come to the Grand Theater to work. I told Sister Danhong Yingying that our Jiangnan Grand Theater in Hangzhou City is currently short of a job.
Manager, you will take care of the affairs of the Grand Theater for us after you go back. The salary is twelve taels per month. Of course, everything is based on your wishes. It’s okay if you don’t want to go. In short, what I want to tell you is, don’t do it because
He failed the imperial examination and became depressed."
In the past, Lin Youde would never have gone to work in the Grand Theater, because he had always regarded himself as an upright scholar and felt that the Grand Theater was still a place for some crooked entertainment. But now, he has long changed his concept and knows that Lin Jue
The theater is a serious business, and there is no prejudice. But Lin Jue asked him to be the steward of the Hangzhou Grand Theater, so he was obviously taking care of himself. He didn't know anything, how could he be a steward? Lin Youde still knew himself.
.
"Master Lin Jue, I'm willing to work in the Grand Theater, but I can't do it. I won't ruin the big thing. I'll just do odd jobs. You can give me three or four taels of silver a month for my wages. I can only do it."
It's worth that price. If you let me be the steward, I won't feel at ease, no matter how much money you pay, I won't feel at ease." Lin Youde said with a bitter smile.
Lin Jue nodded. Lin Youde's character is still simple, and he is not a person who is blind to money. Such people can still be relied on. As the business expands, he does need some caring people to help him, such as the current people in Hangzhou.
The two major theaters are in the stage of being managed by others, which is somewhat worrying.
"Well, cousin Youde, you go back this time and take on the title of deputy steward, specifically to take care of our financial affairs. You are a scholar, and you are good at this. Gradually you will become familiar with things, and then you can be promoted
You are the steward. As for the salary, it is ten taels of silver per month. My wife no longer has to sew and wash clothes at other houses, and she can also go to the theater to clean and run errands. In this way, after one year, you can change your house and live a comfortable life. What do you think?
?”
Lin Youde was still waiting to refuse, fearing that he was not qualified, but Xie Danhong said from the side: "Oh, how can you be such a nagging person? Today is a great day for Mr. Lin to be the number one scholar in high school. Who has time to chat with you here about this matter?
That’s it, you can’t even manage accounts, so why are you reading? Isn’t this a joke? Really.”
Lin Youde was stunned, and there was anger in his heart. He was actually despised by an old brothel madam. She could open a business and manage a large group of people obediently, but he was not as good as her? He no longer hesitated and nodded.
I agreed. Once I agreed, I would have a job to make a living in the future, and Lin Youde's heart became stable.
In the square, basically all the people on the list have learned the good news, and more than a thousand lucky people are all smiling and taking their relatives and friends to celebrate. However, there are still many people who are not on the list who find it difficult to accept this fact and look at it with helpless eyes.
They gathered around the notice board and looked carefully for their names, fearing that they might have missed it.
However, it is basically impossible to miss something. If you read it again, you will be disappointed again. The hard work of Han Chuang for more than ten years was wasted at the last moment, and the sadness in my heart is indescribable. Compare the smiling faces of the nominees on the gold list and talk loudly.
, and then look at the lost souls of the defeated people, who are like walking corpses, one cannot help but sigh and lament the cruelty and fate of fate. High school gold medalists are surrounded by groups of people, and while congratulating each other, they also take the opportunity to cling to friendship and speak in agreement.
It can be said that they are proud of themselves. However, there is no one around them to comfort those who failed, and even the relatives and friends who came with them looked like they were ridiculing and complaining. The situation is so different.
Sometimes life is so cruel and straightforward. The winner takes everything, and the loser is miserable. The winner enjoys everyone's envious gaze, praise and adulation, while the loser only suffers blank looks and indifference, and no one pities or sympathizes with them.
.
At this time, tragedy is most likely to occur.
"Hahaha, it's such a close call. I ranked 970th among three companies, but I missed out by just one place. Fortunately, my life is good. If I fail the ranking and go back, will I still have the face to see others? I
When I came here, I borrowed money from here and there, and I suffered a lot of looks and ridicule. When I go back now, I want to see what those people who refused to lend me money have to say? There is kindness and there is hatred, hehe.
, this is called a happy life."
Next to the blue stone on the horse beside the royal road, a short lucky man was gesticulating and talking, while a group of onlookers nodded and agreed. A student who failed the exam lowered his head and passed by like a zombie. When he heard
After saying these words, I was stunned for a long time, and suddenly I remembered that I was just like him when I came here. When I borrowed the travel expenses, I promised to pay back double the amount when I was in high school. Now it's better. What can I get in return? I don't have the power to tie the chicken, and my wife and children at home are crying for food. From now on,
How to spend the day?
I was already heartbroken, but after hearing this man's words, I was even more despairing and had no thoughts at all. So I looked up to the sky and sighed, and rushed towards the bluestone monument, hitting my head with a thud and bleeding. Everyone around me was frightened and screamed,
The Forbidden Army soldiers came to inquire and took a breath, but the person was gone. So the soldiers carried the body and put it in the temple at the southwest corner of Zhuque Gate for temporary storage. They would deal with it later and restore order in the square. People sighed.
After being horrified, he soon put the matter behind him. This life that came with full of hope and ambition was eventually ruined in the imperial examination field.
In fact, these things are nothing new. In any year, dozens of lives could not be spared due to two major imperial examinations. This is not the first, and it will not be the last.
The Yijia Jinshi were quickly summoned to a fixed location on the east side of Yu Street, and were escorted by a small group of Forbidden Army soldiers to meet in front of Daqingmen Palace in the inner city. A large group of common people followed them bustlingly to see the excitement, passing by both sides of the Bianhe River along the way.
During the busy market, the crowd continued to increase, blocking the entire imperial road, which was more than twenty feet wide, with water.
Lin Jue met Du Weijian, who was ranked second in the undergraduate program, and Liu Xiding, who was ranked third in the undergraduate program. Both of them were young talents with outstanding talents. In comparison, Du Weijian seemed a little more aloof. When he met Lin Jue, he could tell that
His dissatisfaction could be seen in his eyes. As a well-known and conceited celebrity in Jingdong, Du Weijian has always refused to take part in the imperial examination. He once publicly said that once he takes part in the imperial examination, he will definitely win the top prize.
No one could take the first place away from him. But now he got the second place. Perhaps because of this, he was a little unconvinced.
In comparison, Liu Xiding is much more humble. He has an ordinary appearance but a calm demeanor. He is also obviously a few years older than Lin Jue and Du Weijian. He speaks politely and is very polite to Lin Jue. Lin Jue
His impression of him was also much better. Especially when Lin Jue heard that Liu Xiding had studied with Xue Qian Fang Dunru for a year at Songshan Academy, the distance between them became even closer. The two talked happily.
At this time, Du Weijian stood by with his hands behind his back and said nothing, not wanting to get involved at all.
Surrounded by crowds, the Xinke No. 1 Jinshis with bright faces arrived at the square in front of Daqing Gate. The square in front of Daqing Gate is also where the government offices of the two governments are located, so ordinary people are not allowed to come in at will, especially with so many people watching the excitement.
The people and soldiers blocked the people watching and the family members who were following them outside the square, and the thirty-eight new scholars were brought to the gate of the inner palace.
The chamberlains of the palace had been waiting in front of the palace gate for a long time. After verifying their identities, the new scholars were guided by the chamberlains to enter the palace from the palace gate, pass through the Xuanyou Gate, pass the Zichen Hall, and the Yundian Hall to arrive at the Chongzheng Hall where they usually go to the palace in the morning.
Walking up the high and long stone steps and entering the Chongzheng Hall, many people had tears in their eyes. Although this is only a short journey, this is the real process of entering the hall. Being able to enter this large palace
In the palace, to be able to stand in this magnificent Chongzheng Palace, I have put in so much effort and hardship. But at this moment, my dream has come true.
Guo Chong had already been waiting for these people in the side hall. Everyone kowtowed and saluted, and shouted long live. Guo Chong was in a good mood. He rewarded everyone with a glass of wine, raised his glass and drank with everyone, congratulating everyone on the gold medal. After that, Guo Chong said something else.
These words of encouragement are nothing more than encouraging everyone to be loyal to the country, serve the people, share the worries of the court, and be a qualified official after becoming an official. They should use what they have learned in their hearts to govern the country, live up to the people of heaven and earth, and be honest and honest.
So much.
After the holy training, the next step is to give the top three people red robes, hairpin antelopes, and five-flower royal horses, and send the Sima Army honor guard in front of the palace to escort them on a parade. This is the final climax of the undergraduate exam, and it is also the most exciting.
At that time, the whole city was waiting for this moment to catch a glimpse of the top three talents in Jinke.
After the driving, they came out of the palace. The parade of ceremonial guards and the entourage of soldiers and horses were ready. The top picks and top picks mounted their horses in turn, sounded gongs to clear the way, and accompanied by drums and drums, they all left the square and headed south to the imperial street.
