Chapter 40: The young man does not work hard, the old man is sad
Zhang Shusheng walked up to Magistrate Su with the papers in hand. At this time, he learned his lesson and bowed respectfully to Magistrate Su, saying: "Students pay homage to their old parents."
Magistrate Su County smiled and said gently: "Bring me the scroll."
Although there is more than one official, Magistrate Su, sitting in the shed, Magistrate Su is the only one who really makes the decision. The Magistrate next to him is a clay Buddha, always smiling but not saying a word. In fact, he just wants to speak. I guess
No one paid any attention.
As for the county clerk, he simply pretended to be sleepy. It turned out that he was an old man with a good background. Anyway, he had little future and was living in a muddle.
On the other hand, the county school's teachings were very capable and composed. Although they did not steal the spotlight from County Magistrate Su, they were much more eye-catching than the two magistrates, the County Magistrate and the Registrar.
County Magistrate Su took Zhang Shusheng's paper, read it hastily, and said expressionlessly: "It's acceptable."
The word "shangke" is the most troublesome, making people confused about whether it is good or bad. Zhang Shusheng did not dare to make any mistakes, so he had to sneak aside and sit leisurely.
Xu Qian was next. Xu Qian stepped forward and said solemnly: "Student Xu Qian, I have met the adults."
Magistrate Su gave him a stern look and said angrily: "You come from a poor background and can't compare with other students. Why did you hand in the paper in advance?"
Magistrate Su suddenly said these words, and the accompanying officers immediately cheered up and tried to figure out Magistrate Su's thoughts.
Before Xu Qian could answer, Magistrate Su's expression softened again and he said, "Bring me the paper."
Xu Qian handed over the paper. Magistrate Su's expression was as calm as before. He only glanced briefly, narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not look at Xu Qian. He just said to the county magistrate in a calm tone: "Master Wang, take a look.
." After saying this, he handed the test paper to the clerk on the side and asked the clerk to deliver the test paper to Wang Jiaoyu.
The county magistrate, who had cheered up a little, saw that he had nothing to do with him, so his spirits sank again. Although he had a smile on his face, the smile was a bit stiff.
This is the sorrow of an assistant official. The official level is overwhelming, and Su County Magistrate has everything in his hands. However, the specific details of the county naturally include masters, chief registrars, officials, teaching instructions, and inspections. He... In addition to pretending to be confused, he also
What can be done?
Seeing this, Xu Qian couldn't help but warn himself: "This is what happens if you don't study hard. People are taking Jinshi, but you are a juren or a Jinshi. You don't work hard at ordinary times. Now it's too late to regret it. If you don't
If you think about some messy things and hold the Buddha's feet more during the imperial examination, why would you be suppressed like this by Magistrate Su?"
If the county magistrate knew that Xu Qian was using him as a bad example, he wouldn't know what to think.
When the county magistrate heard that Magistrate Su asked him to read the paper, he immediately became very energetic. He quickly took the paper and read it briefly, but he couldn't help but start to think about it. So many people had just handed in the paper.
Magistrate Su didn't let him read the paper, so why did Magistrate Su specifically ask Xu Qian to read it?
The edict pondered for a moment, and then thought of the exchange between Magistrate Su and Xu Qian just now. Magistrate Su angrily scolded Xu Qian, saying that he was born in a poor family and yet he turned in the paper early. On the surface, it seemed that Magistrate Su was angry and reprimanded this surnamed man.
Xu's guy behaved badly. But if you think about it more deeply, it's none of your business if someone turns in the paper in advance. Many of the candidates who just turned in the paper were from poor backgrounds. Why didn't County Magistrate Su blame them, but he blamed Xu Qian?
Thinking of this, Jiaoyu suddenly understood. On the surface, this sentence was a reprimand, but in fact it was the tone of an elder lecturing a younger one. The relationship between Magistrate Su and this Xu Qian is probably not shallow.
After thinking about the joints, the teaching suddenly became clear. Since the relationship between the two was not shallow, in order to show fairness and to prevent others from making false comments, Su County Magistrate asked him to mark the papers. But how should he answer?
While he was thinking hard, he read Xu Qian's article carefully. This was quite a surprise. The couplets in this article were quite right, and the writing was quite mature. Xu Qian could be so sophisticated at his age.
It’s also rare.
However, the most outstanding part is not the use of words and the sophistication of the theme and ending, but the ingenuity of solving the problem. Such a method of solving the problem is actually a profound understanding of the mystery of the Lingyin School, which is indescribable.
Jiaoyu made up his mind, then shook his head and praised repeatedly: "Wonderful, wonderful, he broke the topic well and carried it out well. I have been in charge of the county school for three years, and among those who write cleverly, this Xu Sheng is the most clever."
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So Jiaoyu glanced at Magistrate Su and said: "If the latecomers are not outstanding, I secretly think that this article can be ranked first."
These words immediately caused an uproar. Not only the candidates sitting around looked at them with envy and jealousy, but also the county magistrate, the registrar and several accompanying county school teachers.
A look of surprise appeared.
Under normal circumstances, early marking is nothing in the county examination, and if you think the article is good during the marking, it is nothing to hint that you can pass the exam. However, how to rank is rarely mentioned publicly. This instruction
You are already quite young, don’t you even know these rules?
He is so out of character. Could it be that Xu Qian's article is really wonderful?
There was no emotion or anger on Magistrate Su's face, and he said calmly: "I'm afraid it's inappropriate. After all, Xu Qian comes from a poor background. Besides, there are only a dozen or so people who have submitted the papers. Wang Jiaoyu said with caution."
Xu Qian said sternly: "Sir, my disciple is a descendant of Zhongliang. Our ancestor Xu Wendao went to the Ministry of War to deal with the matter. He spoke upright and was implicated by the Taibao. As a result, the family fell into decline. Please be aware of it."
Magistrate Su naturally knew Xu Qian's identity. Just now, Magistrate Su deliberately scolded Xu Qian for being of poor origin, but he actually meant to make Xu Qian reveal his identity.
Xu Wendao, Xianggong Xu, may not be known to many people in Hangzhou, but when it comes to Yu Qian Yu Shaobao, whose ancestral home is Hangzhou, everyone knows him.
Jiaoyu was shocked and said: "It turns out that you are from a famous family. I am disrespectful. I am disrespectful. No wonder your article is so exquisite. You are young and well-educated. Since you come from a loyal family, it is not surprising."
The county magistrate couldn't sit still anymore and said seriously: "Could your ancestor be the Xianggong Xu who was in the book "Loyalty and Traitors"?"
The chief registrar also had to express his position: "I have heard of Lingzu's name a long time ago. Lingzu is indeed a model scholar in the country. Every time I hear about his deeds, I am filled with sighs and sighs."
The official rank of the chief clerk is not high. In front of Xu Qian, a cheap ancestor, it is nothing to think that he is a junior and a junior.
However, Xu Qian couldn't show his pride and hurriedly said: "Student is ashamed."
Magistrate Su still had a straight face, waved his sleeves and said, "It's just the shadow of our ancestors. Xu Qian, please go aside and wait."
Xu Qian obediently found a seat at the bottom of the table and sat down. The instructor was a very capable man and said with a smile: "Come, come and sit next to me."
So under the envious eyes of countless people, the officer brought a stool and Xu Qian sat beside the instructor.
However, this edict knew that it was nothing for Xu Qian to have an ancestor. The most important thing was that Xu Qian seemed to have an unusual relationship with Su County Magistrate. At this time, getting closer to Xu Qian could not only gain popularity among scholars.
Some fame can win the favor of Magistrate Su, so why not?
However, the county magistrate and the chief registrar were still sitting blankly as usual. The magistrate could get close to Xu Qian, but they could not. If they got close, Magistrate Su would probably think that he had other intentions.
The exam was carried out as usual. Magistrate Su remained silent and looked solemn. Wang Jiaoyu occasionally whispered a few words to Xu Qian. Xu Qian just listened and suddenly acted like this, giving up his seat.
The candidates on the side were all unhappy. Many of them were descendants of gentry families. They were usually surrounded by stars, but at this moment they were sitting on the sidelines, feeling neglected.
Especially Zhang Shusheng, he was filled with jealousy. From time to time he looked at Xu Qian with sinister eyes, thinking angrily: "Isn't it just that I have a good ancestor? What's so great? My Zhang family has also produced Jinshi.
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It's a pity that he also knows that although his family has Jinshi, it is completely different from the Jinshi of the Xu family. Jinshi in Hangzhou is like a crucian carp crossing the river, but how many of them can be wronged and implicated with Yu Shaobao? Maybe the Zhang family
A Jinshi can bring tangible benefits to the Zhang family, but the Jinshi Xiangong of the Xu family brings countless prestige.