These things were found out by Gong Jian when he participated in those cultural gatherings. It was not that he went out to inquire, but that the second-place student liked participating in literary gatherings very much. Although every time he attended the literary gatherings, he made
The poems and articles that came out were very average, and many people even despised them in their hearts, but on the surface everyone still applauded them.
On the surface, everyone is praising this person for his outstanding literary talent. But in fact, it is unclear what everyone is thinking.
At that time, Gong Jian was standing with two other people, and those two people happened to be the two students Gong Jian made special friends with in those days, so that time, the relationship between the three of them was actually pretty good.
Just because those two people already regarded Gong Jian as one of their own, they didn't have so many worries in private. When they commented on this pushy third student, it was inevitable that those two people really felt that
Unable to hold back, he spoke his mind out. So Gong Jian realized that the reason why everyone chose to praise that person for his good poetry and articles regardless of conscience was because this person was a relative of the prefect.
Gong Jian still remembered that he occasionally felt bored at cultural gatherings. When he walked to a remote place to take a breath, he overheard other people muttering next to him about this time.
take an exam.
One of them said in a low voice: "Well, this exam is probably going to be difficult again. I'm still unlucky this time. Who knows, I will catch up with these great masters to take the exam."
The other one was comforting him: "Don't be too pessimistic. Even if these people are taking the exam, the examiner may not really squeeze everyone down, just leave them on top. It depends on their level."
, who still doesn’t know that if they really come out on top, then some people will definitely doubt whether the examiner took bribes from them, or was afraid of their family connections, so he put them in the front.
The first person to speak sighed deeply: "Brother, you still don't understand. Even if you don't put them all in the front, the really powerful ones among them are always
It should be placed at the front. As for whether it should be directly ranked first, it depends on the requirements of those few or the courage of the examiner."
The man sighed and continued: "Besides, even if others don't go in front, at least they will be on the list. They will also occupy our quota. Those who are truly capable will not be afraid. After all,
People are really talented and knowledgeable. It is more dangerous for people like us who are of our own level. The quotas occupied by those people must be filled with people like us."
Hearing what this person said, the person who was speaking with him said angrily: "This is really out of control. Even we can see this kind of thing clearly, and these people do it without any cover-up.
Well, I don’t believe it. Could it be that once the list comes out, no one will be able to see the tricks here, and then no one will expose them?"
Perhaps because he felt that the man's voice was a little too loud, the first person to speak quickly told him to lower his voice: "Keep your voice down, brother, keep your voice down. I'm just telling you how many years of friendship we have had."
Of course, everyone knows each other's character, so I can rest assured. To put it bluntly, most people have a certain idea in their hearts, and everyone knows it.
Dao, with these people here, others can only grab their remaining quotas. It’s just that this year’s quota will probably be more. After all, there are more than ten people we know. It’s just our luck.
It’s really bad. I always feel aggrieved when I think about having to wait for another term just because of these people after working hard for so long.”
At this point, the man sighed again, and then said: "Originally, I was supposed to take the exam last time, but who knew something happened at home. There is no way, this delay is another term. But
Who would have known that I would still be so unlucky that I would meet so many people with backgrounds this year. Not to mention those who are not exposed to the public, who we cannot see. With these people here, they occupy the
If we get more than a dozen places, how many are left?"
When the man opposite spoke again, his voice had dropped a lot. "Brother, I just can't stand this kind of thing. You said that if the list comes out, these people are really on the list, and like us brothers
It's really unfair. In that case, I think it's better for me to file a complaint today. In this province, the prefect can control the sky with one hand, but when he goes to the capital, he can't do anything as a prefect.
"
This man became more and more excited as he talked. He had already mentioned going to Beijing to file a petition, but the first person who spoke to him tried to persuade him.
"Hey, brother, don't be so excited. Everyone will be very angry if this matter is left alone, but what's the use? The water here is deep. It's not just a small prefect, nor are there people in the capital.
It's related. You can see that among the dozen or so people, there are also people who use their connections in the capital. Besides, there is nothing like this in every exam. These people are not something we can mess with.
"Brother, do you think there is no one who can really take care of these people? If they are like officials protecting each other, what's the point of the imperial examination? In the end, all these honors will be taken by people with backgrounds and status like us.
For ordinary people like me, it is simply impossible to get ahead."
The person who started to speak was obviously in a very low mood, but he still insisted on persuading: "Brother, what else can we do otherwise? How can people like us compete with those people? Brothers like us can't compete with those people.
All I can do is work harder and see if I can perform beyond my level, just in case I get on the list. Anyway, besides these people, aren't there still some places on the list?"
The second person was obviously even more depressed, "Well, speaking of this, there may be hope for eldest brother, but brother, I feel that my knowledge is not even as good as that of eldest brother. I guess this trip was in vain. Originally, I came here
When I was there, I still had some confidence, but after my brother reminded me, if those people were half as many as they were, I would feel that I was very reluctant. If they were all on the list, I would be dead."
The first person was still comforting him: "Brother, don't give up. There are many factors that affect this exam. We can't compare with those who have backgrounds, but we can still compete with others." (To be continued)