When Chen Feng returned to Wugong Alley, she still felt frightened when she thought of Qin Dewei's evil face like a villain.
Not long after, Xu Gu, who lived with him, also came back. Chen Feng asked Xu Gu: "Shicheng, is this world in the capital really so scary?"
Xu Gu felt confused, "What's so scary?"
This Xu Gu is different from Chen Feng. He was elected in the ten years of Jiajing and has already taken the capital examination once.
Counting this time, he had been to the capital twice and didn't feel anything scary. He really didn't understand what Chen Feng meant.
Chen Feng thought for a while, Xu Gu was not an outsider, and Qin Dewei didn't say anything about not letting Xu Gu know the list, so he told her today's experience.
Then he said: "Why did Qin Banqiao become like this when he arrived in the capital? He said to kill the people on the list for no reason, not to mention whether there is a bottom line as a human being, just talking about it is too exaggerated. I listen.
Just afraid."
Xu Gu said disapprovingly: "He is just talking big words. Just listen to it. Why take it seriously? Maybe this is called doing as the Romans do, and many people in the capital speak like this."
Chen Feng came to the capital for the first time and asked doubtfully: "As the locals do, are all the locals in the capital like this?"
Xu Gu patiently explained: "I'm not talking about locals. Not all people in the capital are locals, there are many from all over the country.
Officials in Beijing, scholars studying, merchants doing business, and craftsmen stranded in service gathered in the capital in large numbers. Somehow, such an exaggerated atmosphere was formed in the capital.
For example, every spring, in order to wear new clothes, I have to sell my winter clothes and wear new spring clothes even if I have no money, just to look bright in front of others."
Chen Feng gradually understood that Qin Dewei's tone of voice was an exaggerated way?
When they arrived in the capital in time for the examination, they had two main tasks. The first was to register at the Ministry of Etiquette.
The second is to visit all the relationships that may be useful. Maybe the opportunity lies in that relationship.
There is no need to go into details when registering at the Etiquette Department, it is all a matter of procedure.
As for things like visiting and walking around, most of the time you can only go about your own way, after all, everyone's interpersonal relationships are different.
There were not many people Qin Dewei needed to visit in the capital. Apart from Bachelor Zhang, they were Master Xia, the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Personnel, and Kou Wang Tingxiang, the Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment.
They first sent people to submit greetings and agreed on a date to visit. Then according to the date, they went to visit Official Xia first.
Nowadays, there are more cars and sedans outside the gate of Xia Mansion, which has even caused traffic jams.
There are roughly two reasons. The first is that at the end of the year, there are more visits and visits than usual.
Secondly, next spring will be the general examination. Because of the canal, early November is the peak time for southern candidates to arrive in Beijing.
And Jiangxi is a super province in imperial examinations, so there must be countless people who come to Master Xia to take charge of Jiangxi.
Qin Dewei glanced outside the door and could tell that Master Xia was more powerful now than when he was the Minister of Rites.
After posting the message from the concierge, he did not receive an immediate reply, so Qin Dewei had no choice but to wait.
He waited from morning until noon, but still wasn't invited in. Qin Dewei, who was standing outside against the cold wind, felt a little unhappy.
As a famous poet and the top five classics candidate in the Southern Zhili Provincial Examination, Qin Banqiao felt that he had not been treated so lightly in a long time.
It's not that Qin Dewei is arrogant and takes himself too seriously. He just wants to ask, Master Xia, have you forgotten how this official from the Ministry of Civil Affairs came to be?
Even if you are temporarily busy and have no time to meet, what about the Qingke helper in your house? Is it difficult to invite him in for a cup of hot tea first?
What is said in the historical data is true. Master Xia was indeed easily carried away when he was satisfied with his ambitions, and finally lost to Yan Song who came from behind.
In the afternoon, Xia Yan saw off another group of scholars from his hometown in Jiangxi.
After flipping through the greeting card, he ordered: "Invite Jinling Qin Dewei over."
Not long after, someone reported from the door: "Qin Dewei is not here, he has probably left."
Xia Yan was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said, "Let him go."
Just leave, there's nothing to lose if you don't see him.
After Qin Dewei left the gate of Xia Mansion, he went to the Criminal Department.
Spring and autumn are the busiest times of the year for the Criminal Department. Winter, especially towards the end of the year, is usually quiet.
Therefore, Wang Tingxiang, the Minister of Punishment, had a lot of time at the moment, and Qin Dewei was taken directly to the back hall.
Wang Tingxiang asked in surprise: "Didn't we agree to visit your home tomorrow? Why did you come to the government office today?"
Qin Dewei saluted and said: "I'll finish all the things I need to do today, and then I'll study behind closed doors to prepare for the exam!"
Wang Tingxiang smiled and said: "I see you have a very unpleasant tone. Who has offended you?"
Qin Dewei couldn't help complaining: "The threshold for Xia Guan's family is very high. When I went to visit today, I couldn't even get in."
Wang Tingxiang explained: "It doesn't matter if you don't see Xia Guizhou, I don't know how many people in the court still hate you. If you see Xia Guizhou, you will attract people's attention.
Heed my advice, you'd better keep a low profile. If you can pass the exam, then pass. If you fail, then leave Beijing as soon as possible."
Qin Dewei knew that what Wang Tingxiang said was not unreasonable, so he bowed and said, "I would like to be taught."
Wang Tingxiang sighed again: "Actually, I don't think it's a good time for you to participate in the competition this time."
Qin Dewei asked: "Why did the boss say this?"
Wang Tingxiang explained: "It's a good thing that the exams are all anonymous, and it's very difficult for outsiders to interfere.
If you have tried and then come to the imperial examination that determines your final ranking, you will be at a huge disadvantage.
In the examination paper reading procedure, the cabinet, especially the chief minister, has a great say. Zhang Fujing, Fang Xianfu, Wang Hong, and Huo Tao will probably serve as paper readers. After all, there are many of them.
So it is basically impossible for you to get a good ranking. If you are pushed to the bottom of the top three, it will be worse for you than losing!"
Qin Dewei was a little frightened as he listened.
Anyone who knows the imperial examination knows that the general examination determines admission or not, and the palace examination determines the final ranking.
The ranking in the imperial examination is also very important, and can even directly affect the starting point and future of officialdom.
I don’t dare to expect to be ranked No. 1 and No. 2, but generally those who do well in the officialdom will be at least No. 2.
Even if Erjia cannot be selected as a sage, there is a high probability that he can be appointed as the head of the Sixth Department or something like that.
And the top three are likely to have rubbish positions like Xingren Si Xingren, for example, Mr. Feng was like this back then.
Besides, a famous poet and a future literary hegemon doesn’t want face? I’ve never heard of a top three scholar becoming a leader in the literary world!
Thinking of this, Qin Dewei also sighed secretly. What a sin. He took the test by himself. How could he still get shocking results every step of the way?
The general examination is anonymous and difficult to take! The imperial examination is semi-public, so it is also difficult to take!
If you are riding a horse, do you really want to block the gods and kill the gods, and the Buddhas to block the Buddhas? This is a bit difficult.