Chapter 99 I want to make waves again: Jixia Academy, separate assessment
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If you please give me a personal touch, you should be a national scholar.
A small rural examination in Huai'an County actually produced such a character?
This is definitely explosive news.
In just one day, the news that Jiang Yu'er won the first prize in the provincial examination and was selected as a national scholar by the emperor had already spread throughout the streets and alleys of Lingyang County.
Moreover, it is spreading towards the capital at a terrifying speed.
Teahouses, wine shops, and storytellers have even begun to tell the story of Jiang Yuer.
Some people told the story of Jiang Yu'er and Ying Wunan in Lexinhou's Mansion, while others told the story of Jiang Yu'er and Cai Wenji in Cuiwei Tower.
For a while, there was a lot of discussion.
"Did you hear that? Jiang Yu'er's name has been added to the list of Great Qin Scholars!"
"Is it so fast? If it is true, then Jiang Yu'er should be the only person who has already been on the Great Qin National Scholars List before entering the country, right?"
"I also heard some special news."
"what news?"
"I heard that the treatise on river control he wrote was personally reviewed by Liang Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry and all the river control orders of the Ministry of Works. It is said that it can truly control the floods in the Kong River!"
"No...it can't be right?"
Compared with some poems and articles, a policy that can really control the river, and moreover, a policy that can radically cure the floods in the Qinghe River, is obviously more shocking.
It seems that there is a mysterious force that is promoting the spread of "On River Regulation".
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Inside Cuiwei Building.
Jiang Chaoge looked at Cai Wenji, who was shy in front of him.
He already roughly understood what the young emperor was going to do...
"It's a good way to promote my reputation, which is equivalent to promoting "On River Management". I didn't expect that this young emperor actually knew how to use 'public opinion'."
"Moreover, in order to maximize my reputation, I even took the risk to kiss Jieyuan, who took the provincial examination, and directly said that I should be a national scholar."
This young emperor has his own tricks!
In just one day, Jiang Chaoge felt that his 'luck' had increased dramatically.
If he wants, he can enter Confucianism and Taoism now.
"Master Jiang, when are you planning to enter Confucianism and Taoism?"
Cai Wenji was indeed very considerate, and she could see what Jiang Chaoge was thinking at a glance.
Jiang Chaoge was really thinking about this issue.
Do you want to enter the country now? You can almost enter the country and reach the first level of Confucianism and Taoism, a scribe!
Perhaps, we can also reach the second realm of Confucianism and Taoism.
But with his current talent and reputation, even if he enters the second realm, it won't cause much commotion.
Even, everyone will take it for granted...
"My breakthrough now can only be regarded as the icing on the cake. I have to wait until the right time... to earn another wave of fame through breakthrough, which will have a better effect."
Jiang Chaoge is not in a hurry to gain the power of Confucianism and Taoism. He decides to wait a little longer until his reputation spreads from Lingyang County to the capital and to the entire Qin Dynasty.
When that time comes, he will enter the country again!
The effect will be better.
Thinking of this, he shook his head: "Confucianism and Taoism cultivate personal luck, and if you want to maximize personal luck, you must take advantage of the situation."
"Taking advantage of the situation? If that's the case... Wen Ji has a plan."
"What's the plan?"
"Master Jiang, why don't you borrow the name of Jixia Academy?" Cai Wenji nodded and said again.
"Using the name of Jixia Academy...is this what Miss Wenji means?"
"According to the regulations of Jixia Academy, only those who have passed the general examination and have the title of Jinshi can apply to participate in the Academy's assessment. In other words, only Jinshi are eligible to enter the Academy to study, of course, except for the royal children...
"
After Cai Wenji said this, she continued: "Although Young Master Jiang is not a royal child, nor is he a Jinshi, but you now have the reputation of being personally endorsed by the royal pen, and you are already on the list of national scholars, why not take a step further at this time?
"
"Apply directly for the Academy's assessment?"
"Yes, Mr. Jiang, don't you think this is a God-given opportunity?" Cai Wenji nodded.
Jiang Chaoge understood instantly.
His original plan was to wait until he finished the general examination before entering Jixia Academy to study, but if he could enter Jixia Academy now, that would of course be better.
Moreover, once this move is successful, it will break the recruitment practice of Jixia Academy.
Is there anything else that people can remember and discuss more than "making an exception"?
"Jixia Academy is a holy place that scholars all over the world yearn for. For scholars, there is no more sacred place than Jixia Academy."
"At this time, my reputation is at its peak. If it were in the past, Jixia Academy would definitely not agree and would refuse directly. Moreover, some people would scold me for not overestimating my abilities."
"But now I have the "River Governance Theory" with me, which is a strategy for the benefit of all people. In addition, with the emperor's signature, I am on the list of national scholars. If I apply... Jixia Academy cannot refuse even if it is under pressure.
And once I pass the assessment, I can become an 'exceptional' student recruited by Jixia Academy!"
Of course, the premise is that you can pass the examination of the Academy!
Jiang Chaoge thinks this matter is feasible.
As for not passing...he hasn't thought about it yet.
"I, Mr. Jiang, am proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, poetry, and poetry. Moreover, it was estimated three hundred years ago and five thousand years later... Will I fail the assessment of Jixia Academy?"
Laughing to death!
How can it be?
"Yes, Miss Wenji's idea is exactly what I want!" Jiang Chaoge smiled, and then his eyes became serious: "I just don't know if Miss Wenji is willing to come to Beijing with me?"
"Mr. Jiang has a bright future, and he will be a national scholar with his signature... Wenji doesn't dare to hope..." Cai Wenji lowered her head silently.
Jiang Chaoge naturally saw what Cai Wenji was thinking.
In this era, the meaning of a courtesan from a brothel following a scholar to Beijing is very clear.
But the fact is...
He really didn't mean that.
At least, not yet.
So, he changed his tone: "Wen Ji still remembers that I once said that as long as I pass the provincial examination, I will find a way to help you enter Confucianism. If you don't stay with me, how can I help you?"
"What do you mean, Mr. Jiang?" Cai Wenji had some surprise on her face when she heard this.
"I'm just asking Wen Ji to follow me to Beijing, there is no other intention."
"But I can't... leave Cuiwei Tower."
Yes, this is a problem.
And, it’s very important!
If Cai Wenji wants to get out of Cuiwei Tower, she must have someone to redeem her life, so the money will certainly not be small.
But Jiang Chaoge had no money.
However, isn’t it the case in many TV shows that the courtesans themselves have money?
Jiang Chaoge looked at Cai Wenji.
Cai Wenji was also looking at Jiang Chaoge.
The two people stared at each other.
Jiang Chaoge gradually understood... Cai Wenji was a prostitute rather than a prostitute. She was a little different from those famous prostitutes in brothels. She might not really have much money.
"I..." Cai Wenji hesitated.
"How many do you have?" Jiang Chaoge asked directly without being polite.
"More than seven hundred taels. If you add jewelry, it would be about fifteen hundred taels... but it's not enough." Cai Wenji naturally understood what Jiang Chaoge meant: "My ransom money... I want... I want..."
"How much?"
"At least eight thousand taels!"
"..." Jiang Chaoge.
Grab the money!
Eight thousand taels...buy Cai Wenji?!
And, the most important thing is, if you want to buy...they may not want to sell.
Jiang Chaoge began to think seriously. It would definitely not be a loss to redeem Cai Wenji's life, but who should he borrow the money from?
He first thought of Liang Pingan.
Liang Ping'an should have money... At least, the Liang Mansion has money, but the amount of eight thousand taels is not small.
Even if Liang Ping'an really agreed, he would probably have to go to the accounting office to withdraw the money.
Then, Liang Wan'er will know.
Once Liang Wan'er knew about this, his eight thousand taels would be gone!
After all, Liang Wan'er would never let Liang Pingan lend him money to redeem Cai Wenji.
Moreover, with Liang Ping'an's mouth... there is a high probability that he will publicize this matter.
"Why don't you ask Liu Hongyi? This guy took advantage of my theory on river management... and passed the first-level exam. Isn't it too much to borrow some money?" Jiang Chaoge felt that he could borrow money from Liu Hongyi.
However, Liu Hongyi did not necessarily bring so much money.
One or two hundred taels is not a big problem.
Eight thousand taels...Liu Hongyi probably couldn't get it out.
what to do?
Who to look for?
"Wait a minute, I seem to know the richest man in the world, Long Yin!" Jiang Chaoge's eyes suddenly lit up: "Although this young emperor has given me fame, he has also dragged me into his group.
, we have to deal with the Three Powers in the future, I ask him to borrow some money... isn't it too much?"
This idea is a bit bold.
However, he still decided to try his luck.
But whether the young emperor is still in Huai'an County... is a problem.
When Jiang Chaoge thought of this, he stopped thinking about it and said directly: "If I can raise eight thousand taels of silver, will Wen Ji be willing to come to Beijing with me?"
"I...will!" Cai Wenji looked at Jiang Chaoge seriously and nodded affirmatively.
"Okay, then I'll find a way."
After Jiang Chaoge finished speaking, he walked straight out of the pavilion without waiting for Cai Wenji's response.
Outside.
Liu Hongyizheng was celebrating with Li Zeguang, Tang Jiezhi and others.
As soon as he saw Jiang Chaoge coming out, Liu Hongyi immediately ran over with a wine bottle in hand: "Brother Jiang, why are you so fast this time?"
Am I fast? Jiang Chaoge glanced at Liu Hongyi coldly: "Do you want to drink with me?"
"Ah?!" Liu Hongyi shuddered, looked at the wine bottle in his hand, and suddenly thought of something: "Hahaha, Brother Jiang is the master of wine, I don't dare."
"Have you seen Young Master Long Yin?" Jiang Chaoge asked.
"I didn't see it."
Could it be that he has returned to the capital? Jiang Chaoge's heart sank. This possibility cannot be said to be impossible...it can only be said that it is very high.
After all, the provincial examination has been completed.
Moreover, Long Yin also kissed his Jieyuan.
In this way, Long Yin would not be able to stay in Huai'an County for a long time. He had to appear in the capital in time. Therefore, he would most likely have left early the day before the results were released.
"No, Long Yin may have left... but now my deeds are being recited everywhere in teahouses and restaurants. This must have been done by someone arranged by Long Yin."
"So, Long Yin should have left someone in Huai'an County!"
Thoughts turn electrically.
Jiang Chaoge had a plan, so he immediately pulled up Liu Hongyi: "Brother Liu, when are you going to come to Beijing?"
"Chunwei will wait until next year, so naturally we have to wait until after the New Year." Liu Hongyi replied after thinking about it.
"Oh, that's a pity. I intend to get up and go to Beijing tomorrow."
"You're going to Beijing tomorrow? Why did Brother Jiang go so early?"
"Because, I want to directly apply for the assessment of Jixia Academy and enter Jixia Academy in the name of being a scholar!"
"Wha...what?!"
This time, Liu Hongyi was not the only one surprised.
Including Li Zeguang, Tang Jiezhi and others who were sitting in the hall also stood up.
"Brother Jiang is going to take the Jixia Academy?!" Li Zeguang was the first to ask.
"yes."
"But, Jixia Academy is only for... Jinshi?" After Li Zeguang finished speaking, he immediately thought of something: "Yes, Brother Jiang is now very famous, and he has been selected as a 'National Scholar' by Yubi.
Name, if Brother Jiang applies, Jixia Academy may give a separate assessment!"
"If this is really the case, it is really a grand event!" Tang Jiezhi also stood up: "Since it is an independent assessment, people will definitely be allowed to observe."
"Allow people to observe?" Jiang Chaoge didn't expect this.
Li Zeguang nodded and explained: "Jixia Academy is the top academy in the world. Naturally, we must be fair in our actions. If we want to silence people in the world, public assessment is the best way."
So that's it... Jiang Chaoge understood.
Naturally, admission by exception requires public assessment. Otherwise, how can we convince the scholars all over the world?
But if that’s the case…
Does it mean that the individual assessment is more difficult than the ordinary assessment?
Forget it, never mind him!
Jiang Chaoge didn't care too much about the difficulty of the assessment. The harder it was... the more he could prove his talent, and in this way he could gain more fame.
"Hahaha!" Liu Hongyi laughed: "Okay, if Jixia Academy really gives Brother Jiang this opportunity, then what's the harm in us accompanying Brother Jiang to Beijing?"
"Yes, it's a good opportunity to take a look at the assessment of Jixia Academy."
"That's right."
Tang Jiezhi and Li Zeguang nodded equally.
When Jiang Chaoge saw this scene, he began to guide the conversation and asked about the assessment methods of Jixia Academy in the past.
And such a topic naturally attracts more students to participate.
The entire Cuiwei Building became lively.
The scholars who were scattered everywhere gathered together.
After all, Jiang Chaoge was 'Jiang Jieyuan' at this time, and he was also a 'national scholar' personally appointed by Yubi. Being able to discuss the 'Jixia Academy Assessment' with him would naturally spread their reputation.
then……
In an instant, word spread that Jiang Yuer was going to apply for an independent examination at Jixia Academy.
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On the road from Lingyang County to the capital.
A homing pigeon landed on a carriage.
Shen San immediately took down the carrier pigeon, then walked to the carriage and handed it to the book boy Li Naiguan.
Li Neiguan then took down the letter and said, "Sir, there is a letter from Huai'an County."
"Well, read it."
"OK."
Li Naiguan began to recite the contents of the letter.
In fact, the above content is also very simple, just one sentence... Jiang Yuer wants to enter Beijing and take the exam to Jixia Academy!
"Isn't this... a bit arrogant? He is just an official, but he actually..." Midway through his words, Li Neiguan suddenly changed his words: "Young Master, I think this Jiang Yu'er is indeed very courageous."
"Well, I gave him the title of national scholar, and he knew how to use this to directly put pressure on Jixia Academy, which is a good method! I should help him."
"..." Li Neiguan.
"Turn around and go back to Huai'an County."
"No, Young Master!" Li Naiguan immediately stopped him: "Young Master has kissed his Jieyuan, and the capital will receive news soon. The Queen Mother will definitely be looking for Young Master... If you return to Huai'an at this time, I will wait for you.
I can’t bear the guilt.”
"That's right." Long Yin seemed to sigh a little: "That's all, you send a message to Ji Chengzhou and ask him to meet Jiang Yu'er on my behalf to see if Jiang Yu'er has any requirements and do everything in his power to satisfy them.
he."
"I obey the decree!"
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Gongyuan has been closed.
Ji Chengzhou did not return to Beijing immediately.
The reason is simple, because he still has one unfinished purpose.
He has to help Jiang Yuer write some stories that can be sung by storytellers in restaurants and teahouses...
As the chief examiner of a county, an official of the Ministry of Etiquette... compiled lyrics for an exam. Before doing this, he must have cursed: "It is an insult to gentlemen."
But now, he is very happy.
Is there anything more satisfying than directly becoming the emperor's confidant?
"Cuckoo!"
A homing pigeon landed.
Ji Chengzhou immediately ran over and opened it to take a look: "Huh? This Jiang Yu'er... actually wants to force Jixia Academy to give him a separate assessment? This... okay, anyway, editing one paragraph is editing, two paragraphs
It’s also a compilation, so I’ll compile another paragraph and include Jiang Yu’er’s entrance into Jixia Academy.”
Even though he said this, he left the house directly.
Because the young emperor had told him to go see Jiang Yuer.
"Do you know where Jiang Yu'er lives?"
"Sir, I know...but he is in Cuiwei Building now."
"how do you know?"
"It's spread all over the county. Now almost all the candidates for this year's rural examination are in Cuiwei Building..."
"..."
Group... visit a brothel?!
Ji Chengzhou felt a mouthful of blood welling up: "Prepare the sedan, I'll go meet him."
"Yes, Master..."
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Inside Cuiwei Building.
Jiang Chaoge was surrounded by a group of people.
Everyone was discussing one sentence to the left and the other to the right, and it was very lively.
Madam Liu’s mother was laughing from ear to ear... Ever since Mr. Jiang came to our Cuiwei Building, our business has been increasing day by day. Mr. Jiang is really a God of Wealth.
Moreover, it is even more crowded today!
I can barely squeeze in.
"Mr. Jiang...Mr. Jiang...I'll give you a toast." Mother Liu squeezed towards Jiang Chaoge. She didn't mind at all the hands that kept touching his buttocks. She just said in an angry voice: "Young men, I hate it...
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"Hahaha……"
As a result, the young men laughed even more happily.
The touch became bolder.
And just when everyone was feeling extremely happy, suddenly, the laughter suddenly stopped.
Because, someone spotted a middle-aged man wearing official uniform appearing behind them, and this gentleman was none other than Ji Chengzhou, the examiner of this year.
"Lord Ji!"
"Meet...meet Mr. Ji!"
"..."
"Okay, everyone, just have fun!" Ji Chengzhou nodded expressionlessly, looking at Jiang Yu'er in the middle of the crowd.
When everyone saw it, they immediately backed away.
Jiang Chaoge naturally saw the examiner.
But, he really didn't expect... the person who the Young Emperor stayed in Huai'an County to help him "write the lyrics for the wine shop and teahouse" would be him?
"Student, I have met Mr. Ji!"
In the provincial examination, the examiner of each session can actually be called a mentor by the students.
Jiang Chaoge knew this rule.
Naturally, he considered himself a ‘student’, but he didn’t directly call him his mentor.
"Jiang Jieyuan, there is no need to be polite. My coming here... has disturbed your interest." Ji Chengzhou said politely at first.
"It doesn't matter. Master Ji, do you want to come with us?"
"Ahem... I would like to have a few words with Jiang Jieyuan alone, okay?"
"Okay." Jiang Chaoge nodded, and then pointed to Wenji Nuan Pavilion on the second floor: "How about sitting in Miss Wenji's outer pavilion?"
"good!"
Ji Chengzhou nodded, and at the same time he was a little surprised. In just a few days, had Jiang Jieyuan already regarded Cuiwei Building as his home?
What's even more exaggerated is that Cai Wenji's thermal pavilion can be opened at any time?
Awesome, it’s great to be young!
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Not long after.
The two of them sat down in Cai Wenji's outer cabinet.
Lu'er was naturally very enthusiastic and served fruits and snacks to Jiang Chaoge and Ji Chengzhou.
Jiang Chaoge briefly discussed the 'properties of landlords' and poured Ji Chengzhou a cup of tea.
Ji Chengzhou laughed: "Jiang Jieyuan spent a lot of money on this Cuiwei Building, right?"
"I haven't." Jiang Chaoge shook his head: "I haven't spent one or two."
"..." Ji Chengzhou was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled bitterly: "Fengliu Rujiang Jieyuan, this is my first time... seeing it in person."
This means I just heard about it before.
Jiang Chaoge stopped being polite and went straight to the point: "Master Ji is here, is he being entrusted by someone?"
"You...actually know?" Ji Chengzhou was stunned again, and then he suddenly realized: "Did you deliberately lure me here?"
"It's not like I lured Master Ji here intentionally, but whoever comes here...is on someone's behalf." Jiang Chaoge smiled slightly.
"Haha, I understand!" Of course Ji Chengzhou understood: "Yes, the day after tomorrow is scary. In this case, I will put it bluntly. What difficulties will Jiang Jieyuan have if he wants to take the Jixia Academy?"
"Yes, we are short of money." Jiang Chaoge nodded.
"Lack of...money?" This was an answer Ji Chengzhou had not expected. However, he had been an official for many years. He might have been a little surprised just now, but now he calmed down: "Jiang Jieyuan doesn't need to worry about the money."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Ji. It's just that the expenses I want are a bit too much."
"Oh? How much?"
"Eight thousand taels."
"Snapped!"
The cup in Ji Chengzhou's hand fell to the ground.
He looked at Jiang Chaoge in front of him eagerly: "Jiang Jieyuan...do you know how much tax the county government in Da Qin gets in a year?"
"Looking at the land boundary, it's usually around 200,000 taels," Jiang Chaoge replied.
"Then Jiang Jieyuan...he wants eight thousand for a living?!" Ji Chengzhou didn't say this with any anger, but his voice was obviously a bit loud.
"If Mr. Ji is willing to chip in, ten thousand... would be the best." Jiang Chaoge was not interested in money, but the thought of bringing Cai Wenji to Beijing would still cost some money.
More money, perhaps, would be better.
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