On this day, as far as the people are concerned, there are many customs and ceremonial activities, such as attracting the dragon, supporting the dragon, frying beans, cutting hair, etc. Since the meanings in them are different from the north to the south, I will not list them one by one here.
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For the official yamen, this day is also very busy. In addition to actively participating in folk customs and activities, there are also some special etiquette to perform, such as worshiping the city god.
So, early that morning, Qi Yu carried pig heads, roasted sheep and other items to the Chenghuang Temple to worship Su Shi.
It is indispensable to ask for auspicious words.
So, what did he ask for?
Looking for talents!
This year is the year of the imperial examination. If we don’t seek talents, how can we seek wealth?
Haha, it’s best to have both!
Back to business, according to the imperial examination system, the first county examination will start soon, and then the next government examination and college examination will follow.
From a national level, the purpose of the imperial examination is to recruit talents, and Qi Yu is no exception. He also wants to discover some potential talents through the next scientific examination.
Compared with other places, the situation in Qiongzhou is somewhat special, and there are two different forms of assessment systems.
The first is the traditional imperial examination.
It is the only way for traditional scholars to get ahead, especially for children from poor families. It is even more significant. I am a person who has walked on this path, which can be said to be deeply felt. Now, I have made a leap in the dragon gate.
Parents who are in charge of the government naturally want to protect these vulnerable groups and help them as much as possible.
In addition to the traditional imperial examinations, there are also concurrent examinations in polytechnics.
This is an education model that I have worked hard to develop, and I don’t know if it is good or not. Now I can just pass this exam to get a feel for it. By the way, I also want to see if there are any good ideas that can be discovered.
In a word: meritocracy!
In order to recruit talents smoothly, Qi Yu has done a lot of targeted work.
For example, just after the announcement of the imperial examination was posted, he immediately promulgated a new decree, which said: From now on, the Qiongzhou Prefecture will abolish the guarantee and guarantee system retained in the imperial examination, abolish the sealing fee and
The payment system for board and lodging fees has been implemented, and the charging system for temporary accommodation in residence halls has also been abolished.
The purpose is to save money for candidates and reduce their burden.
Everything that needs to be done has been done, and the rest is up to the candidates themselves.
After paying homage to Su Shi, Qi Yu transferred to the Polytechnic Institute.
Is he inspecting?
No, the purpose of this trip is to attend lectures.
This time, Qi Yu acted as a good student and sat quietly in the last row, listening to Teacher Yin Tao's lectures and explanations on the podium.
However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that he came here not to learn any knowledge, but to test the teachers' teaching abilities.
It turned out that this little girl's level was not as high as usual, and she almost didn't read the textbook during the lecture.
Compared to Yin Tao's excellence, the other teachers seemed a bit inferior. However, for science teachers like them who became a monk halfway, it was already very good to be able to achieve this step.
After class, Qi Yu immediately held a high-level meeting within the college and made some personnel adjustments.
Yin Tao was promoted to the vice president of the college, supervising all academic affairs in the college, and was awarded the special title of senior lecturer.
So, who is the principal?
Who else could it be, of course the founder of the academy, Lord Qi.
He was elected as the honorary principal due to the public's expectation and the overwhelming enthusiasm. In fact, he was just a nominal leader regardless of the actual situation.
After some students heard about this, they no longer called him "sir", but called him "principal".
Niang Xipi~~
Why does this title sound so weird?
Forget it, let’s just do it!
After the meeting, Principal Qi did not go home directly, but was mysteriously taken to her home by Yin Tao. She said that there was an assignment to be handed in there.
Ahem, what's going on?
When did you give her homework?
Qi Yu thought about it for a long time, but couldn't come up with a reason.
Just when I was puzzled, I saw Yin Tao, dressed in red, walking out of the dormitory with short steps.
Looking at it again, it suddenly dawned on me.
That red dress that shows off your enchanting beauty, what is it if it’s not a cheongsam?
The clothes are indeed beautiful, but the people are even more beautiful.
Tsk tsk, not to mention, this little girl is really cute. Look at her uneven wavy lines. They are big where they should be big and small where they should be. She is just like a carefully crafted model.
Just the same, just taking a glance, I can't help but feel that my imagination is wandering...
Cough, spit!
What are you thinking about?
A sudden jolt made Qi Yu immediately alert. He quietly wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth and said, "I didn't expect you to make this cheongsam so quickly! It's so fast!"
"Well, it's indeed done. In addition to the Queen's one, I also made one for myself and one for your family, a total of three." Yin Tao smiled when she saw his compliment.
replied.
"What? My wife has one too?" Qi Yu was startled and wondered.
"You may have forgotten that in a few months it will be time for the Mazu Festival. At that time, the prefect's wife will have to wear formal clothes to attend the ceremony. I see that she is busy raising her husband and raising her children every day, and she rarely has time to do needlework.
, I just helped her get dressed in case of emergencies." Yin Tao explained.
The Mazu Festival is a popular culture in southern Fujian and Qiongzhou. The specific time is March 23. On that day, government officials and local celebrities will be invited to attend and perform the annual Mazu ceremony.
Last year, due to the impact of the major earthquake and the Qiongnan rebellion, it could not be carried out smoothly. This year, everything is peaceful. It would be unjustifiable if it is not held again.
"Oh, by the way, let's take a look at how this cheongsam is sewn. Does it meet your requirements? If so, I've given you your homework." Yin Tao pointed to the red dress on her body, delighted.
Said with a smile.
"It's ok, it's very ok, there's no flaws at all, and my homework scores are top-notch!" Qi Yu was generous with his praises, praising her from head to toe, and giving her a thumbs up from time to time to show his admiration.
Now that the gifts are ready, we can arrange a business trip to the capital to congratulate him.
Judging from the feeling, it should be praised by dragons and phoenixes.
Needless to say, His Majesty is a master of painting and loves various styles of painting. This map of his has great visual impact and will most likely touch his sensitive nerves.
As for the queen, I guess it shouldn't be much different. Even if she doesn't get full recognition, she won't be said to be perfunctory.
Gift-giving is a communicative art that requires a lot of attention. The value of the gift is important, but giving it what you like is the core and focus. As for the so-called saving money, it is just by the way, not deliberately.
That is, do I, Qi Dalang, look like that kind of stingy person?
Just when this little calculation was coming to fruition, Yin Tao suddenly heard a complicated tone in her voice and said with mixed feelings: "There is something I want to discuss with you."
Qi Yu came to his senses and asked, "What's the matter? Tell me!"
"Well, my brother... may come here soon." Yin Tao bit her lips lightly with her teeth and said in a voice like a gnat.
"What did you say? The white noodles are coming first?" Qi Yu was slightly startled and quickly asked: "Where does this information come from?"
"He has a letter, and it says in it that he will be coming to Qiongzhou on business soon. Calculating the days, I guess he will arrive soon," Yin Tao replied.
How weird?
Yin Jun took office in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He was not only responsible for overseeing officials with internal and external affairs, but also serving as the emperor's eyes, ears and officials. He no longer impeached officials in the court, so why did he come to Qiongzhou for official duties?
In response, Yin Tao shook her head and expressed ignorance.
What she cares about is matters that concern her, and nothing else matters.
"No matter what, you have to help me this time."
"Don't worry, first explain what you want me to help you with?"
Yin Tao Xiumei frowned slightly and said worriedly: "In case, I mean just in case, my brother comes here and wants to take me back to Yongchuan Mansion or the capital, you have to try to keep me here."
Oh...that's what happened!
Qi Yu smacked his lips and said: "Actually, I don't want to let you go. With you here, the professors of the Polytechnic Institute can be on a higher level. However, you are a girl who left your hometown and stayed alone in Qiongzhou.
This is not a problem..."
Before he could finish his words, Yin Tao interrupted: "To tell you the truth, I am teaching and educating people here, and I am very, very happy. I like it here very much and really don't want to leave." After a pause, she said again
He showed a pitiful face and begged: "Brother Shaocheng, can you help me this time for the sake of me sewing the cheongsam for you?"
stop!
Things can get messy, but my brother can't make random noises.
Qi Yu smiled awkwardly and said: "I say, you should call me Mr. Qi. This elder brother is shorter than the elder brother, and I feel a little uncomfortable with it."
Yin Tao ignored him and continued to beg in angrily, "If you don't agree, I will cry to you."
Drink! Your face changes so quickly!
In the blink of an eye, that little girl actually started crying so hard that her heart was broken.
After all, Qi Yu couldn't bear her pitiful look: Okay, don't cry, I promise.
"It's so kind of you!"
“Just so so~~”
"..."
Suddenly, Qi Yu felt a chill on his cheeks, and when he looked intently, he saw that he was actually being sucked in by this beauty.
this……
"Hehe, this is a reward for you..."
"Don't worry, Qi can't bear it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Dalang hurried away like a defeated rooster with his head lowered, as if he didn't hear Yin Tao's giggle behind him.