The sky was still bright and Li Jie got up early to practice as if he were at home. The warm sun was rising. Li Jie changed his clothes and went to the dining room. He didn't expect Lin Han to get up so early on a holiday and was already in the dining room. Today is XNUMXth
On holidays, Hanlin takes a rest every five days. Lin Han saw Li Jie and said.
"Shenzhi, are you planning to visit Shuhou today?"
Shuhou is Liang Chu's surname. Lin Han and Liang Chu were both members of the Hanlin Academy. They usually had a good relationship. Now with Li Jie, their relationship has become even better. Yesterday, Lin Han also mentioned Liang Chu's evaluation of Li Jie's article.
Li Jie, his younger brother, also had great appreciation for Li Jie's article. Liang Chu commented on Li Jie's article, saying, "It is the greatest and most precise. Not a single word can be added or subtracted. The meaning of the title is comprehensive."
"Yes, my nephew plans to visit my senior brother at his house today. The teacher asked me to bring a letter to my senior brother."
Liang Chu went through the four dynasties of Chenghua, Hongzhi, Zhengde, and Jiajing. He was an upright official and dared to give direct advice. He had been in politics for more than 40 years, and he became a bachelor of Huagaidian and a prince. He once served as the chief minister of the cabinet, but he still has no real power now.
He was an editor of the Hanlin Academy, but he started to be promoted all the way since the fourth year of Hongzhi. In the Hongzhi period, he was finally promoted to the third rank of official, Zuo Shilang.
The severe cold of winter could not resist the enthusiasm of the people in the capital. The streets were busy with traffic and pedestrians. Specialty goods from all over the country were displayed in the surrounding shops. Li Jie leisurely enjoyed the market in the capital when he arrived at Liang Chu's residence.
It was almost noon.
Liang Chu's residence was a public house allocated by the imperial court. It was a small courtyard as soon as he entered. Li Jie knocked on the door and an older man asked.
"Sir, who are you looking for?"
Li Jie saluted and said, "Excuse me, this is the residence of Liang Chu, editor of the Hanlin Academy. I am Lin Pingzhi of Fuzhou Prefecture. I studied under Mr. Bai Sha. My mentor asked me to bring a letter to my senior brother."
The old man obviously knew Liang Chu's situation very well. Hearing his intention, he hurriedly said: "Master, please come in quickly. I am in the study. Please wait for me to inform you."
Li Jie waited in the courtyard for a while, and saw a middle-aged Confucian scholar with bright eyes and high air walking forward. He walked in an orderly manner, breathed with long pulse, and had quite good internal strength. He said with a smile as he walked.
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"Haha, Shen Zhi, you're here! In the past, the teacher praised you in letters, and today I finally got to see you. You are indeed personable and well-groomed."
Li Jie cupped his hands and said, "Senior brother, you are also very well behaved. The teacher often mentions you. When I see you today, you are indeed worthy of your reputation. You have a sense of righteousness filling your whole body."
Liang Chu introduced Li Jie into the study. He saw a table, a chair, a table and a stool, all decorated with originality. The room was filled with the smell of books, and the surrounding walls were covered with calligraphy and paintings. After he sat down, Liang Chu said.
"Shenzhi, how are you doing, teacher?"
Li Jie said: "Teacher is doing well and is enjoying his studies. Bochou (Lun Wenxu) gave up the opportunity to study in the Imperial College to be by his side."
"Oh? It's difficult for him. The teacher is old, but I can't always be by your side, alas!"
Liang Chu let out a long sigh, and there was a trace of sadness in his expression. Upon seeing this, Li Jie said: "Brother, don't worry, the teacher understands. The teacher asked me to bring a letter before coming here."
After saying this, Li Jie took the letter out of his arms and handed it to Liang Chu. Liang Chu was silent for a long time after reading it, his eyes slightly red.
"Junior brother, I'm sorry, I lost my composure. I just recalled the past and felt a little sad for a moment."
Li Jie said: "Senior brother, this is true. Bochou and I have agreed that we will carry forward what we have learned in Baisha to repay our teacher's kindness!"
Liang Chu laughed loudly when he heard this, and then said, "Plus me!"
After speaking, Liang Chu seemed to have remembered something and said: "Junior brother, I just learned a piece of news yesterday, which will be helpful to you. It has not been released yet, but it has been discussed by the cabinet and it should not be repeated."
Liang Chu saw that Li Jie's expression was as steady as a mountain and unmoved at all, so he stopped trying to show off: "The examiner for this examination is Xu Pu, the Minister of Rites and a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, and the deputy examiner is Wang Xie, the young master of Zhanshi Mansion.
Responsible."
The Huixi Examination is a national examination hosted by the Ministry of Rites. It is held in the capital in February of the second year of the Provincial Examination. It is also known as "Li Wei" and "Spring Wei". The examination content and examination method of the Hui Examination are completely the same as those of the Provincial Examination.
The examination time is the same as the provincial examination, with the ninth day being the first session, the third day being the second session, and the third day being the third session.
The examiners were personally appointed by the emperor, and were all officials from the Hanlin and Zhanshifus (to which the Crown Prince belonged). During the Hongzhi period, the chief examiner was usually a bachelor, and the deputy examiner was usually an official from the Zhanshifu.
The biggest difference between the joint examination and the provincial examination is that in the joint examination, candidates are selected from three-color test papers of North, South and Middle. The number is based on 100 people. Fifty-five candidates are selected from the South, thirty-five candidates are selected from the North, and ten candidates are selected from the middle. This approach is conducive to transfer
The enthusiasm of people in border areas to participate in the imperial examinations was used to balance the level of cultural and educational development in various places.
Li Jie was still very concerned about who would be the examiner for the joint examination. Hearing this, he said, "Senior brother, I have been in the center for a long time. What can you teach me about this examiner?"
Liang Chu pondered for a moment to clear his thoughts, and then said: "Xu Shangshu has experienced the three dynasties of Jingtai, Tianshun, and Chenghua, and now he is considered a veteran of the four dynasties. He is an honest official, highly respected in the court, cares for talents, and dares to employ people.
If it were someone else, I wouldn’t dare to tell you, but if Xu Shangshu is the examiner, I will definitely shine in this examination and you will not be treated differently because of your age.”
"Then thanks to my senior brother's good advice, Shen Zhi will definitely try his best to fight for the title of tribute scholar."
After passing the examination, they will be called Gongshi, and then they will be awarded with birth status after participating in the palace examination. The emperor will appoint the first, second, and third grades accordingly.
The first person is called Chuanlu, which is given by his Jinshi background; a number of people in the top three are collectively called Jinshi, given that they have the same Jinshi background. Generally, there is no dismissal from the imperial examination, so as long as you can pass the test, you can be called a Jinshi.
This means that the official career after the imperial examination begins.
Seeing Li Jie's confident look, Liang Chu said with a smile: "Brother, I'm here to wish my junior brother Chan Palace a championship and a title on the gold list!"
When Li Jie returned from Liang Chu, he was in a happy mood. This senior brother was very easy to get along with. Later, he introduced Li Jie in detail to the writing style that Xu Shangshu, the examiner of the examination, usually liked. Liang Chu, as the 14th Chenghua Emperor
Huiyuan year, and at the same time, he devoted himself to academic studies in the Hanlin Academy in these years. He asked Li Jie a few questions in conjunction with the government affairs, hoping to be of help to Li Jie.
After Li Jie returned, Lin Han specifically asked him what happened when he went to Liang Chu's place today. Li Jie told him the truth. After listening to Li Jie's story, Lin Han found that there was no problem, and that Liang Chu had no respect for Li Jie.
He was favored, which made him slightly relieved. Lin Han was afraid that Li Jie would neglect his senior brother due to his youthful arrogance. Now it seems that Li Jie is young and mature, so he doesn't have to worry too much about communication in the future. With his protection,