The south wind blows slowly, not only blowing the lush green mountains and plains, but also blowing the kapok blooming in the country lanes red.
Spring is here, everything is revived, full of vitality, and there is a pleasant atmosphere everywhere.
However, in this bright spring scenery, there is a trace of nervousness.
Why?
Let’s look ahead:
There was a long queue of poor scholars, which almost stretched for a mile. Looking around, there were crowds of people everywhere in the field of vision.
Yes, the first imperial examination after Qi Dalang took office officially began. What surprised him was that there were more candidates in this subject than he expected, and not a little more.
It can be seen that the number of new generation scholars has increased significantly than before, which is a good phenomenon.
You must know that studying not only requires your own efforts, but also requires financial support from a family. It is a special profession that consumes both energy and financial resources.
However, in the past year, the lives of the people in Qiongzhou have been greatly improved compared to before. Not only do their families have sufficient food stores, but they also have some pocket money. That is why so many people pick up books from sages.
Do you think about fame only when you are full and warm?
There is nothing wrong with saying that, it can indeed be understood this way.
Okay, let’s get back to the main story.
According to the current administrative division, Qiongzhou Fucheng and its surrounding areas are all under the jurisdiction of the prefect. In other words, the county examinations of the candidates in this area are all arranged by the prefecture's ceremonial office.
The county examination is not limited to the county government. Prefectural government offices may also participate in it. The specific situation depends on the actual administrative division.
As far as the Qiongzhou government office is concerned, the children's examination is relatively easy. Once you enter the government examination and the college examination, the workload will double.
Compared with county yamen, prefectural yamen faced much greater pressure during the imperial examination.
Boom!
With the sound of the gong, the candidates began to enter the venue.
The process of entering the venue is still the same, almost never changed. First, the ticket is inspected, the identity is verified, and then the body is searched, and then you can enter the gantry.
Since the Qi Prefecture has abolished the traditional guarantee system, there is no need to sign a guarantee or pledge a guarantee. Therefore, students who pass the search can directly enter the examination room.
Qi Yu, the nominal examiner, delivered an impassioned speech at the dragon gate of the examination room. While he encouraged the students to perform as steadily as possible, he also warned them not to cheat, and so on.
"You should calm down and do the questions carefully. Don't be nervous or think wildly. After you get the child, you can go to the government school for further study."
"yes!"
"In the exam, students who use their own strength to prove themselves are honest, noble, pure, and worthy of praise. On the contrary, it is a sign of immorality... Have you all remembered it?"
"Sir, I remember everything!"
For Master Qi, who was outstanding in both civil and military arts, the examinees were all sincerely convinced and worshiped him. Who dared not listen to what he said?
It's okay not to listen, but you may be forked.
Boom!
The gong sounded, and the first main test of the county examination began.
Familiar feeling, familiar taste. If you are not familiar, you are only familiar with the characters in front of you.
After Qi Yu came to his senses, he began to patrol the area.
The purpose of his patrol was not to pick up cheaters, but to see how well the examination room was being protected, such as whether there was ventilation in the examination room and whether there was any possibility of rain leakage. He had suffered in this regard.
If the loss is too big, how can you bear to let these poor people follow in your footsteps?
Generally speaking, the preparations of all parties are pretty good, and Liu Shicheng can be given a chicken drumstick.
About an hour later, Qi Yu was ready to leave the imperial examination room temporarily and go to the examination room of the Polytechnic Institute.
Before leaving, he took a special look at the Gongtong somewhere. It seemed that he suddenly returned to the imperial examination era, and he did not forget to recite a sentence in his mouth: The Master said, "I have been in the abalone house for a long time and I don't know the smell."
Qi Yu sighed softly, touched his nose, and left quietly.
The distance between the imperial examination shed and the Polytechnic Institute is not too far. After exiting the dragon gate here, walk a short distance and enter the gate of the college.
This arrangement is conducive to providing logistical support and is very reasonable.
Compared with the traditional imperial examination booth, the examination layout of the Polytechnic Institute is much simpler. Look, the tables are set up in the big square, and the examination begins directly.
Qi Yu walked with his hands behind his back and began to patrol the field.
I suddenly glanced at the crowd and saw a short figure working on the desk. He was meticulous and looked very attentive. Beside him, his invigilator Yin Tao stood beside him, looking down at him with a smile.
His face was full of approval and relief.
Um?
Do auditors also need to take the exam?
I was about to walk over to encourage my son to say a few words and see how he was doing on the test questions, but unexpectedly, a government official came forward and reported: "I would like to inform Mr. Qi that a senior official from the imperial court has arrived. Please move to greet him."
"
The official has arrived?
Which one?
Seeing Mr. Qi's questioning look, the Yamen servant immediately shook his head and replied in a low voice: "The other party did not reveal his identity, so I don't know who he is. However, the man's official uniform
On the top, what is embroidered is a picture of a peacock..."
Anyone who embroiders peacocks is a third-grade official.
Well, it turned out to be a big official, so I had to go and greet him quickly.
In order not to interfere with the examination of the candidates, Qi Yu chose to leave quietly. After walking out of the examination room, he got on his horse and galloped towards the outside of the city.
Half an hour later.
Master Qi, who was galloping all the way, finally arrived at Tianzi Pier.
Looking across the horizon, I saw a newly arrived official ship docked not far away, supplying fresh water.
Qi Yu stepped on the stirrup and dismounted from his horse, striding towards the direction of the ship, while the Yamen servants who came with him followed him silently, waiting at any time.
As we got closer, someone suddenly heard a sigh: "Wow! The land ends here and the sea begins here! It's such a magnificent and beautiful scenery..."
Huh~~
Why does this voice feel so familiar?
oh……
I thought some super boss was coming, but it turned out that Bai Mian was the first one to arrive.
Not long ago, Yin Tao once told herself that her brother Yin Jun was coming soon, but he didn't expect that he would come so soon.
Haha, go say hello to him first.
Qi Yu stepped forward, smiled at the intoxicated man, and said, "You are fine with your fair face? Haha, I haven't seen you for a while, and your skin is more delicate than before. It's so radiant."
It is better than snow, which can be broken by blowing a bullet."
Yin Jun endured the itching of his ears and went to watch, but when he saw that it was him who had arrived, he laughed and said sarcastically: "I have become white, but you have become black. If you didn't look carefully, you would have thought that you had met someone."
He's a coal digger."
What? I am a coal digger?
Just kidding, we call this healthy wheat-colored skin, okay?
Believe it or not, even your sister, who is so beautiful and beautiful, is fascinated by my extraordinary charm...
Qi Yu was feeling proud when he took a glance and saw that Yin Jun's official uniform was embroidered with a picture of a peacock. He couldn't help but feel a sense of disparity in his heart, and said sourly: "I said, your father-in-law is the one who
Did you get a third-grade official title?"
"Damn village man, do you know how to speak? You are simply not a scholar! Can you call it a success? Is this a step forward?" Yin Jun raised his chin, snorted softly, and then said: "I won't hide it from you.
He said, "I am currently the left deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, with an official rank of the third rank."
Cough, spit!
I'll look at you.
Qi Yu pulled back his gaze and looked down at the embroidered 'Yunyan' on his official uniform. The sense of disparity became even greater. He shook his head and sighed: "People often say that it is better to find someone who is capable."
My father-in-law, at least I can save ten years of hard work. This seems to be very true..."
Yin Jun rolled his eyes at him and defended himself: "This is wrong. The struggle lies in one's own efforts, so how can one rely entirely on others? In the official career, the importance of personal connections is understandable, but the final promotion
It still depends on His Majesty’s attitude. If he doesn’t like you, even if you are a prince and nobleman, you will never get ahead..."
Good boy, you are so blessed that you don’t know how blessed you are!
Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning when you say such literal meaning?
However, despite being unhappy, one cannot deny his ability in an extreme way.
"Okay, okay, you won Mu Sheng's favor by virtue of your true ability, is that okay?" Qi Yu didn't bother to argue with him, so he took the initiative to send him a step up, and then said seriously: "Oh, by the way.
, I wonder what you are talking about when you come to Qiongzhou? Also, why didn’t you show the official document to the yamen officer, but let him report it in confusion? "
This is not a deliberate accusation, but it is really puzzling.
Let's put it this way, a dignified official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate like him, a third-rank imperial official, let alone a state capital, even in a provincial capital, can walk like a crab.
Looking at Yin Jun again, he acts secretly, isn't it weird?
Are you here for business, or are you here to steal chickens?
In response to Qi Yu's question, Yin Jun seemed a little wary. He looked around and then lowered his voice and said, "I'm here to help you handle some big and important things. You must be careful. Before I'm ready,
It is not advisable to leak too much information so as not to cause unnecessary panic."
As for what the big deal was, he covered it up and didn't say anything.
Well, this is really not the place to talk, especially when it comes to such confidential matters. How can you say it openly in public?
That's okay, let's discuss it somewhere else.
"In this way, you can follow me to a wine shop to rest for a while and rest your tiredness. We haven't seen each other for a long time. We miss Zheng Yin, so why not have a drink and reminisce about old feelings. It's just a small wine banquet. Just think of it as my doing it for you.
Come to catch the wind and wash away the dust." Qi Yu looked at the almost noon sun and suggested.
Yin Jun answered cheerfully: "It's up to the host to do as he pleases. I'm not familiar with this place, so you just have to look at the arrangements."