Chapter 316 Even if the whole world believes in you (2)
But he said that the three major stages of the imperial examination are the provincial examination, the general examination, and the palace examination. The general examination and the palace examination are conducted continuously, but there is an interval of half a month. Now the results of the general examination are released on February 27th, and then on March 10th.
The imperial examination was held on the fifth day.
Compared with the imperial examination, the palace examination is not stressful. The examination does not eliminate candidates. It is just a symbolic examination by the emperor to select talents and determine the final ranking of the imperial examination. The most dazzling thing in the palace examination is naturally
The top pick, the second pick, and the top three picks were produced.
But if you have to look for pressure, you can find it. The imperial examination is held in the palace, and the prospective scholars have to write articles under the eyes of the emperor and the court bosses. People with poor psychological quality are easily nervous and may not be able to write.
thing.
The half-month period between the general examination and the palace examination is also very lively. Just like after passing the provincial examination, the Chinese-style examination, that is, the prospective Jinshi of the new subject, must pay homage to the master, the house master, and the same year, and it is better than the provincial examination.
It’s time to pray more seriously.
The reason is very simple. Teachers who take the general examination are of a higher level than teachers who take the provincial examination.
Take Fang Yingwu as an example. The master of the general examination is Xu Pu (one of the future chief assistants), the master of the house is Li Dongyang (the second of the future chief assistants), and the seat of the rural examination is Li Shishi (the first one who is suspected of being a rebel against King Ning).
name), the room teacher is a school instructor in a certain county (I have forgotten the name), which one is more worthy of serious worship?
Although Fang Yingwu has risen in status now, he doesn’t really expect his masters and masters to help him in the future. He is just one of hundreds of disciples. How can the teacher take care of him? So relying on the teacher is far worse than relying on his father (
father in law).
But he still wanted to pay homage, mainly to explore the eternal mystery of his Zhonghuiyuan. However, before becoming a disciple, he first went to the Liu Mansion to question the biggest suspect, Liu Mianhua, face to face.
Fang Yingwu stood in the gatekeeper's room of the Liu Mansion, and saw the gatekeeper of the Liu Mansion bowing repeatedly. He said loudly: "Congratulations, uncle! Congratulations, uncle! Winning the first place in the world is like a literary star from the sky descending to earth!"
Now you start calling me uncle? Fang Yingwu was flattered and laughed bitterly. "Don't say it, it will be a joke to outsiders! The best in the world, the star of Wenqu came to earth, these are the top picks, I just know how to try.
It’s just yuan.”
The gate official smiled and said: "There is nothing special about being the number one scholar. It is not a matter of name. It is obviously decided based on human feelings! And my uncle's Huiyuan examination was based on a copy of the test paper. This is the most fair first place!"
Fang Yingwu patted the door officer on the shoulder, "Brother, I really understand today why the huge Liu family has many people, but I let you be the door officer. You really make the best use of everything!"
Afterwards, Fang Yingwu was led to Academician Liu's study. Along the way, the servants of the Liu family came up to congratulate Fang Yingwu when they saw him, but they were delayed for a long time.
After entering the study room, they saw Academician Liu's face beaming with joy. Fang Yingwu stepped forward and saluted, "I have met Mr. Liu in my late life."
Liu Mianhua frowned suddenly. "You, a junior, are just cautious. Yesterday, your father sent someone to come to the house to accept the offer. The marriage is a foregone conclusion. You should change your tune today, right?"
Fang Yingwu was a man of two generations. He was very unfamiliar with such a creature as his father-in-law, and he was not used to calling him. But at this time, he had no choice but to shout: "Old Taishan is here. My son-in-law is polite."
Liu Mianhua responded with a smile, "This candidate for matchmaking is very hard for me to think about. It's too light. It's not good to be too heavy. We also have to take into account the close relationship. After much deliberation, I finally decided to use it.
Zhou Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites.
First, this week Shangshu was the second-placed candidate in the orthodox ten-year imperial examination. He was a veteran in the examination room and was highly respected. Secondly, your teacher Shang Xianggong was the number one scholar that year, and he and Zhou Shangshu were in the same dingjia in the same year. Thirdly,
, Zhou Shangshu is an official of the Ministry of Rites, and he has the word "Li". This name is very good, so it is most appropriate for him to work as a matchmaker in your mansion."
This old man is really tired. He hired a matchmaker who is of no importance at all, but he still knows a few things. Fang Yingwu couldn't help but ask: "Is Zhou Shangshu a fellow of Lao Taishan?"
Fang Yingwu's implication is that a dignified second-rank official of the Ministry of Etiquette, Chun Guan Shangshu, who is still a senior, is doing such errands for you. Is he your younger brother?
Liu Mianhua waved his hands repeatedly and said meaningfully: "Zhou Chunguan is from Sichuan."
Fang Yingwu was speechless. His first assistant, Wan'an, was from Meizhou, Sichuan. Liu Mianhua emphasized that the meaning of Zhou Shang's book is self-evident. It seems that in addition to one, two, and three, there are also four, five, and six.
There are so many sophisticated and complex calculations in hiring a matchmaker. It is a miracle that this old father-in-law is still physically and mentally healthy and alive and kicking! If it had been replaced by someone else who had already become mentally and physically exhausted, he would be so sick and languid.
Even Fang Yingwu, who has always been accustomed to thinking diligently, is too lazy to speculate on Liu Mianhua's thoughts now. He really can't afford to worry about it.
Then he remembered the reason why he came. Today he was not here to discuss marriage matters with Liu Mianhua! Fang Yingwu said quickly: "My son-in-law is here today because he has other things to ask."
Liu Mianhua asked suspiciously: "If you don't take the time to visit your teacher and friends, why do you come here to ask me?"
Fang Yingwu thought about it for a moment and asked tentatively: "Old Taishan, what do you think of my son-in-law's Huiyuan?"
Liu Mianhua suddenly slapped the table and said loudly: "Of course it is a happy event, a big happy event, a double happy event! Although there is no practical benefit to becoming the first scholar, and it is not like the number one scholar who can be appointed based on it, and in the end it is not as prestigious as the number one scholar.
But at the moment, it can increase your reputation. How can it not be a happy event? Don't you also write a poem and be the first among three hundred people? "
Fang Yingwu looked left and right, was Liu Mianmian pretending to be stupid? So he stopped beating around the bush and asked directly: "My son-in-law dares to ask, how much contribution did Lao Taishan play in this?"
Liu Ji was stunned, rolled up his sleeves and rebuked: "Are you doubting yourself? Are you questioning the justice of the court? How can you be so unconfident? How can your heart be so dark? Don't you have a brighter mentality?"
Fang Yingwu replied: "No matter how good a person's luck is, it can't be as good as this?"
Liu Mianhua resented the irony and asked: "Many people have said that the ranking in the examination is destined by God. Since God is going to fulfill your wish, why are you still suspicious? Countless eyes from all over the court are watching, who can disobey it?
It’s God’s will!”
Fang Yingwu was helpless, "It's because of Old Taishan like you that my son-in-law has to be suspicious."
Liu Miantian couldn't get out of his temper and stared with slender eyes, "Nonsense! Who do you think I am! Why do you have to be so distrustful of me? Is there any news outside? There are still people who question it.
is you?"
Fang Yingwu said sincerely and frankly: "To be honest, in this regard, even if everyone in the world believes in you, I still can't believe it, my son-in-law."
But why is this sentence so familiar, as if it has just been heard somewhere? Fang Yingwu thought to himself. (To be continued)