The rules of the Daqian court were different from those of the previous dynasty.

Although the previous dynasty had the top three, it was not only the third class.

Instead, there are five levels.

There are three people in the first class and twenty-five people in the second class.

The third and fourth classes each have dozens to hundreds of people.

The number of people in the fifth class is about the same as that in the third and fourth classes.

Among them, the first and second grades are collectively called Yijia, and are usually awarded to Jinshi and the highest birth status.

The second-class, third-class, and fourth-class people are awarded to those who were born as Jinshi, while the third-class and fifth-class people are only given to those who were born as Jinshi.

The Daqian court only had the top three.

There are still twenty-eight people in the First Class, while the number of Second Class Scholars has been greatly reduced. The number is only slightly more than the number of First Class Scholars, about a hundred.

The number of top three scholars and Jinshi scholars was far more than the norm in the previous dynasty.

In the previous dynasty, it was just the opposite, with the first class having the least number of people, followed by the third class, and the second class having the largest number of people.

Inside the No. 1 Scholar, many candidates were discussing, most of them were discussing the exam questions, and a few were discussing the top candidates who had the best chance of winning the championship this time.

However, after much discussion, Zhang Jian discovered that he was on the list in the minds of many fellow imperial examiners.

Although he did not go out to participate in poetry clubs or other activities many times, his talents and articles have already been circulated among many celebrities.

Zhang Jian knew that this was probably brought about by the destiny of Long Zhang and Fengzi.

This is also a good thing.

To a certain extent, being famous is equivalent to being famous.

If it is on the list, it will be well deserved if it ranks high, and it will not attract many officials to question and protest, and it will save a lot of trouble.

…

After a happy gathering, many people dispersed one after another. At this time, Shi Lun couldn't contain his excitement. He quietly pulled Zhang Jian aside and whispered a piece of news to Zhang Jian.

"Brother Zhang, my father wrote in a letter and said that this time Jixian County was able to successfully suppress the infiltration and expansion of the Xuandu Sect. The two of us have made great contributions. Lord Wu mentioned that he will submit a report to His Majesty to express our merit!"

At this time, there was a little smile on Shi Lun's handsome face. Zhang Jian glanced around and frowned slightly.

"Brother Chengfeng, you didn't mention this to anyone else, right?"

Hearing this, Shi Lun quickly waved his hands and said.

"Brother Zhang, of course I know the seriousness of it, and I didn't mention it to any third person besides Brother Zhang, not even the family members around me!"

Zhang Jian warned: "That's good, Brother Shi, there are only twelve or three days until the results of the examination are released. When the matter comes, don't be happy too early. If the matter is not kept secret, you will lose your virginity!"

If things are not kept secret, one will lose oneself; if one is not kept secret, one will lose his ministers.

There are many examples in Zhang Jian's memory. It was clear that he was about to be promoted, so he publicized it to let his opponents know the news in advance, and he was vigilant. However, on the eve of his promotion, he was successfully intercepted by his opponent, and the duck he got was taken away. A hairy mouth.

If this kind of thing spreads everywhere and is known by His Majesty, who knows what that Majesty thinks. If he thinks that the two of them are crazy, ignorant and do not understand the way of being a minister, and they are demoted to a banquet, at that time Doesn't it mean that I can't even cry?

"What Brother Zhang said is true, I have written it down!"

Shi Lun nodded. His posture caught the eyes of other people in the distance, but they were greatly surprised.

This famous scholar from the Shi family in Jixian County was so convinced of Zhang Jian, which surprised many people.

Of course, this also increased Zhang Jian's weight in the hearts of others. To be able to convince a pretentious person like Shi Lun, Zhang Jian must have the ability.

…

The results will be released on the morning of February 28th.

For more than ten days, Zhang Jian still maintained his habits step by step.

Part of the time is spent on practice, including tempering mana, practicing spells, and using the "Holy Virtue Sword Cleansing Technique" to cultivate the Dragon Sword.

Part of the time is spent extensively reading ancient books.

Develop the divine power of the Qiqiao Exquisite Heart to the greatest extent.

Ancient sages with seven orifices and exquisite hearts were able to understand the principles of heaven and earth just from ordinary books, and then completed the extraordinary transformation.

Zhang Jian is also working hard in this direction.

At the same time, it also makes the iron-bone jade heart transform into the benevolent-bone heart.

If he could push the seven-aperture exquisite heart to the state of the sage's exquisite heart, he believed that it would be of great assistance to him in completing the path to the world of mortals.

The qualifications for the growth of the Qiqiao Exquisite Heart are also constant reading, devouring poetry and books, and understanding the ultimate principles of the universe.

It can be said that it is the same path as the direction he is walking.

…

On the 28th, the heavy snow in Haojing City gradually became lighter, but there was still a thick layer of white snow accumulated in the city.

The government asked the chiefs of each district to mobilize many people to clear the snow on the streets to prevent official roads from being blocked and affecting normal travel inside and outside the capital.

Of course this is 'free'.

However, the half-deep snow could not stop thousands of people and even dignitaries from various houses in the city from watching the list with enthusiasm.

The place where the results were released was not outside the Imperial Academy, but in front of the most famous imperial street in Haojing.

It is a long street called Yujing, which is filled with high-ranking officials. It is also a long street that many officials must pass or pass by before going to court.

At this time, the yellow list had been posted on the east wall, and Zhang Jian could clearly see the largest words on it.

In the sixth year of Jingwu period, the results of the examination of the Ministry of Rites were released.

With just one glance from a distance, Zhang Jian saw his name.

The first place is Qingzhou, the king of Jiuzhangping in Dongling County.

The second place is Zhang Jian from Zhangjiaao, Fengxi County, Fengyang County!

The third place is Peng Yuanshou in Sanyuanli, Xicheng Street, Wuying County!

"I won, Mr. Lang, did you see it? You ranked second on the tribute list!"

At this time, Zhang Jian hadn't spoken yet. Zhang Lu on the side couldn't help shouting, and his lips almost reached the horizon. However, as soon as he opened his mouth, the crowd exploded, and everyone looked at them one after another.

Many candidates looked at him with envy, and many of them looked sad.

"You are so young. At such a young age, you are ranked second on the tribute list. What are you capable of!"

But before he finished speaking, someone from the southern counties spoke up.

"What are you capable of? Brother Zhang is a role model for candidates in all counties in the south. He is a young prodigy. His articles are as beautiful as flowers. How can he be compared to ordinary candidates?"

"Indeed, how can we judge the depth of Wenhuohou based on his age? This is a big fallacy! Who among us southerners doesn't know Brother Zhang's knowledge?"

"Congratulations to Brother Zhang!"

Many candidates also spoke one after another. Although each of them had complicated expressions, their expressions were convinced.

This is the power of famous instruments.

Many people spoke in support, and soon the voices of discussion subsided, leaving only a lot of envy and congratulations.

Zhang Jian smiled slightly when he saw this scene, and at the same time glanced at Zhang Lu next to him, which made Zhang Lu's face slightly red.

"Mr. Lang, I'm too out of character!"

Zhang Jian smiled and waved his hand. He understood Zhang Lu's joy better.

Isn't he happy?

Second on the tribute list, this ranking was somewhat beyond his expectation. This time, he did not use his luck to make a wish, but purely relied on his own talents and learning.

The second place in the tribute list can look forward to the top three in the palace examination, that is, the three special positions of number one, second place, and third overall.

At this time, many Juren quickly shifted their attention and their eyes fell on another young and powerful Juren.

That is Qingzhou, the king of Huiyuan this time.

He was an extremely orthodox official. He was wearing an embroidered Confucian robe and was wrapped tightly. He did not appear to be from a noble family, but he had become the center of attention under the yellow list.

Many wealthy families around who were well prepared had already called their servants and were rushing over quickly, and some of them directly targeted Zhang Jian.

This is another spectacular sight under Huang Bang.

Catch your son-in-law under the list.

Zhang Jian already had a fiancée, but he didn't want to be 'caught' by others. He motioned to Zhang Lu to step forward and block her, and then he walked into the center of many people and disappeared in an instant.

At this time, in the crowd, Shi Lun was also quickly browsing the rows of lists.

In the sixth year of Jingwu, there were nearly 285 Gongsheng students admitted to the Rites Examination.

This amount is not particularly large, but it is not small either.

The proportion of thousands of people is nearly one-tenth.

In the ice and snow, Shi Lun felt sweating all over his body. Firstly, he was so hot because everyone was rubbing shoulders. Secondly, he was worried, until he saw his name on the 109th position.
To be continued...