Author: Loeva

After Qin Bai had a deep talk with Qin Jian, he decided to do a little favor for his great-nephew and speak for him in front of the eldest family members, Xu, Qin Zhonghai and Yao.

Qin Jian didn't choose to shrink from the palace examination because he was timid. He really had a plan and was sure to strive for better results in three years. He reflected on his shortcomings, made a list, and wrote

He explained where he needs to improve himself in the past three years and also proposed corresponding solutions.

In fact, he has insufficient accumulation. He has memorized the Four Books and Five Classics. With Qin Bai's guidance and explanation, he can understand it. However, his writing style is a bit lacking and his literary talent is insufficient. He also needs to learn more about historical and literary allusions.

Only in this way can the article be written better.

Qin Bai read the list he made and felt that he could provide him with help with allusions, but in terms of literary talent, it might be a little difficult. Qin Bai's own expertise was in classics and history, poetry, songs, etc., but actually he didn't

He is considered proficient. He thinks that his poetic talent is only average, far from outstanding. He is like this, and the students he has taught can be imagined. Several of his students are all high school Jinshi

None of them are superior in literary talent. Wang Fuzhong is good at writing various documents and has outstanding literary talent, but that is because of his own talent and hard work. At the same time, he also studied poetry with another gentleman in Xi'an.

of credit.

The Qin bamboo slips themselves are lacking in literary talent. The articles are all popular and simple. They are not good at the provincial examination stage. When it comes to the national examination and the palace examination, they are easily compared with others. In this regard, Tang Han did it well.

Better than him. After all, his father, the Qingtang Master of Dali Temple, was also a serious scholar. He also served as an imperial scholar for several years and could give his son private guidance.

After Qin Bai thought about it, he suggested to Qin Jian: "I have a few friends who are good at poetry. You can ask them for more advice. When I go to meet them for tea someday, remember to follow them."

Qin Jian quickly agreed, feeling more confident. As long as he had the support of his third uncle, he was confident that he could achieve better results in three years and truly honor his ancestors.

He had lunch in the third room, which was occupied by members of his own family. Although there were male and female seats, there was no separate screen between the seats, so it was easy for Qin Hanzhen to strike up a conversation with his grandfather and cousin.

After listening to her grandfather's arrangements for Qin Jian, she looked at her grandmother Niu Shi and asked with a smile: "I think there is an excellent person for advice who will definitely be able to help my cousin. I just don't know that my cousin is here."

Do you have the courage to come and ask for advice?"

Qin Bai turned to look at his granddaughter in confusion: "Who is it?"

Qin Jian was stunned at first, but then he seemed to think of someone, blushed instantly, and quickly lowered his head.

Qin Hanzhen said with a smile: "That's Uncle Shoushan! Who in the whole country doesn't know about Uncle Shoushan's knowledge? Sister Yu's poetic talent is so outstanding, it can be seen that Uncle Shoushan's poems will only be better. My cousin often says, Yu

My sister’s poems have surpassed him all the time. Now that my cousin is determined to learn poetry, why not ask Shoushan Bo for advice? Sister Yu often comes to our house to borrow books, and my cousin has also been to Shoushan Bo.

I've been to the house many times, right? At least you can be familiar with it, be thick-skinned, and ask for help, maybe it will work? Even if it doesn't work, Shoushan Bo will not blame the first cousin, and the first cousin will not suffer any loss. Such a great thing,

Why not give it a try?”

Qin Jian was stunned again and blushed again. He raised his head and glared at his cousin with an accusing look. He originally thought she would talk about Yu Xinlan, but he didn't expect she was talking about Yu Xinlan's father. That is indeed... this is Ben.

He was an extremely famous poet, but... every time he saw Shoushanbo, he couldn't help but feel guilty. How could he have the courage to say this to him?

Qin Bai didn't know that Xiao Jiujiu was in his heart, and he really thought about this possibility seriously: "Yes, although Uncle Yu and I are good friends and don't have much contact, we both have common friends. The title of his poem

, I have heard about it a long time ago. Although Shoushan Bo was an important official in the court,

, he doesn’t have much free time, but he is also famous for his willingness to support his younger generations. If Brother Jian can sincerely come to ask for advice, Shoushanbo will never turn him away. Even if he cannot become a disciple of Uncle Yu, as long as he can get

A few words of advice from him will be of great use to Brother Jian."

He turned his head and said to Qin Jian: "I know that Uncle Yu will attend a poetry gathering in the next few days. I have also been invited. I had no intention of going and was planning to write a letter to refuse the host. But since you are in need, I will give it to you on that day."

Just tidy up and follow me

Let's go together. Remember to be respectful and polite, and never be disrespectful to any guest in the poetry party because of his or her status. You are a junior, and if you can be appreciated by those seniors, it will be of great benefit to you in Shilin

The reputation in China is also of great benefit.”

Qin Bai never considered the possibility that Qin Jian would be unwilling to go.

Qin Jian was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and saluted: "Yes, my great-nephew, I obey." But his heart was beating faster and faster. It was the first time for him to meet Uncle Shoushan in such a formal occasion... What should he wear then?

What kind of clothes? What should I say? How should I ask Shoushan Bo for advice? He, he, he... can he do it?

Qin Hanzhen said to Qin Bai again: "I know Sister Yu well, why not write her a letter in advance and ask her to say hello in front of Uncle Shoushan? It doesn't seem so sudden. If Uncle Shoushan sees the first cousin, it's okay.

It's pleasing to the eye, and you can have more time to think about whether to accept this disciple? Otherwise, grandfather said it too suddenly, and Shoushanbo was unprepared and subconsciously rejected us."

Qin Bai said: "It's okay to say it in advance. You girls can just say hello to your family. But I need to write a letter in advance to say hello, so it's polite."

He then said to Qin Jian: "You can also show Uncle Shoushan the articles you have written for the examination and the articles you have written on daily basis. Explain to him the reason why you want to give up the Jinke Palace Examination, and then show him the articles you just put in the study.

Show him what I read, and Shoushan Bo will be able to understand your thoughts. If he agrees, he will be more attentive when giving you advice in the future."

Qin Jian quickly agreed, but his heart was filled with confusion and confusion.

When Qin Hanzhen saw this, he smiled and said to him: "Brother, don't be nervous. Shoushanbo is rumored to be a person who is not easy to talk to. Even if he is too busy and has no time to accept you as his student, it still doesn't hurt to give you a few words of advice.

.My grandfather usually attends poetry gatherings, tea parties, etc., and often encounters people taking their nephews there, asking them to be more attentive, be humble and please the elders, and then ask for help from the elders.

It would be easier to teach. This kind of thing is not uncommon at all. If my grandfather didn't always think that I was a girl, maybe I would have gone there too. Just do what others do. What don't you know?

Yes, just ask my grandfather. Can my grandfather still trick you? Taking a step back, even if Uncle Shoushan has a mediocre opinion of you, you can still seek advice from other elders who are good at poetry, so what harm can you suffer? "

Qin Jian laughed dryly, feeling very conflicted in his heart. He really didn't want the situation mentioned by his third cousin to happen at all. He even wanted to leave a good impression on Shoushan Bo! Speaking of which, what he thought about Yu Xinlan,

Mrs. Shoushanbo seemed to be aware of it and had no objection, but she didn’t know what Shoushanbo thought.

No matter how entangled Qin Jian is, the poetry meeting is only a few days away. Now he needs to worry more about explaining to his grandmother and parents that he gave up the imperial examination. Although he has now received the support of his third uncle Qin Bai, this does not mean that

Mother can understand and accept his thoughts.

Sure enough, when Qin Jian revealed his plan in front of the elders at home, Mrs. Xu only looked disappointed, but more importantly, she was thinking about the pros and cons. Qin Zhonghai fell into deep thought. Qin Shutao didn't care. Only Mr. Yao reacted the most fiercely:

"Give up? Why give up?! It's already certain that you can pass the exam, why should you give up?! What does it matter if you are the same as a Jinshi? You can also be an official if you are a Jinshi! Don't worry about whether outsiders will laugh at you, you won't get it.

It’s just sour grapes. The world will only laugh at those candidates who can’t even pass the Jinshi exam and can only fail in the joint examination. When you become an official and rise rapidly in the officialdom, who will care whether you were born with the same Jinshi

, or was he born as a Jinshi?!"

Qin Jian tried hard to convince his mother: "There is a big difference between second-class and third-class scholars. Everyone who joins the cabinet is at least a second-class scholar. How many times have real high-ranking officials been produced in the same class..."

Yao immediately interrupted him: "You haven't even become an official, and you want to be a high-ranking official?! There are thousands of Jinshi in the world, how many high-ranking officials can there be?! After passing the Jinshi exam, you can only work as a sesame seed for the rest of your life.

How many people are there in the Mung Bean position?! Good boy, don’t be confused. You are not a child of an ordinary family. Others can only win high positions based on your background as a Jinshi. You are born with a higher status than others. As long as you have the same background, you can get into

In terms of official career, you will naturally be able to do well as an official in the future, and you don’t have to compete with those from small families..."

Mrs. Xu raised her eyes and looked at her eldest daughter-in-law: "Okay, what nonsense did you say to the child?! Our Qin family is a relative, and Brother Jian will still be a relative in this generation. Can he be a high-ranking official? The child just wants to beg.

It's just a more respectable background. This is also ambition. As an elder, he can't help him. How can he not even protect his children's ambition? Brother Jian wants to take the exam again in three years, so let him give it a try.

If our Qin family can produce a second-class Jinshi, it will naturally be more honorable than a third-class Jinshi."

Mrs. Yao choked for a moment and looked at her mother-in-law in anger, speechless for a moment. The Yao family is also a family of officials, how could she not understand the principle of second-class honors being better than third-class honors? But... if her son gives up this

In one subject, God knows whether he can pass the next subject? If his grades are worse than Xu Zheng's, wouldn't he be belittled by his mother-in-law again? What's more, his son's marriage can no longer be postponed.

A young talent who is an official, and a child of a Hou family who passed the imperial examination before he even got the title, have an extraordinary weight in front of a wealthy family. She always has to think about her son's life-long events!

Mrs. Xu ignored the eldest daughter-in-law's reaction and turned to look at her eldest grandson: "But Brother Jian, you have to think about it. A family like ours cannot produce high-ranking officials. Whether it is a second-class or a third-class official, it doesn't matter.

The difference is not big. Your foundation is not stable, and it was an unexpected surprise that you were able to pass the examination. If you give up now, if you fail to pass the next subject, wouldn't you have ruined your future in vain? You can

Think about it!"

Yao's face suddenly turned green.
Chapter completed!