Chapter 282 The emperor is not in a hurry and the eunuch is in a hurry
The first results release of the county examination will be on the morning of the ninth day of February.
On the first day, the state government summoned the local gentry to a meeting. The person attending the meeting on behalf of the Zhu family was Zhu Wanjian, the second eldest son of the Zhu family.
It was already late when Zhu Wanjian returned to Zhuangzi outside the city. As soon as he entered the door, he was called to the back hall by the old lady.
"Should I not send someone to the city to inform you, you won't even want to come back tonight?"
When Zhu Jia was alone with her son, she spoke in a much softer tone. Although she still scolded him, she was more angry and undisputed.
Zhu Wanjian said: "What are you talking about? Business has been hard recently. Liuli can't find a market. I'm busy negotiating with businessmen from other places."
Mr. Zhu Jia's expression was not good.
She knew very well that her son's so-called negotiation was just a group of people gathering together to eat and drink, and Qin Lou Chu Pavilion was a frequent visitor.
"The state government went to the local officials and gentry, and what did they say?" Zhu Jia asked.
Zhu Wanjian curled his lips: "Isn't it a cliché? It's said that bandits are rampant in the surrounding areas, and each family is required to contribute money and food. Kuang Zhizhou is leaving soon. I heard that he will be transferred to the prefect... No one knows whether it is true or not. It's okay to get a vote before leaving.
possible."
"That's all you said?"
Zhu Jia felt that the matter was not that simple. After all, the commotion caused by the state government was quite big this time.
Zhu Wanjian thought for a while and then said: "He also said that the big families outside the city should be on guard. It probably means that bandits are coming to the border of Anlu Prefecture... Who knows whether it is true or not? Isn't our Zhuangzi high-walled and heavily guarded?
What are you afraid of?"
Zhu Jia suddenly said: "In this case, the rumors outside that there are bandits crossing the border are not groundless, but true... It seems that we should recruit people to strengthen Zhuangzi's security. If that doesn't work, we should move the women and children of the house to the city first.
Go inside."
In the Ming Dynasty, there were often robberies in various places. These groups of bandits liked to attack the manors built by wealthy local families. They wanted money, food and food. If they broke through, they would definitely make a fortune...
As for attacking the county town? Most of these bandits don't have that ability.
But the bandits are basically not afraid of the encirclement and suppression by the officers and soldiers of a county. Unless the matter is too big, burning, killing, looting and causing shock to the local area, the imperial court exerts pressure, or the local governor, the vassal or something wants to achieve political achievements, will mobilize the guard station
Suppressing bandits with soldiers and horses consumes a lot of manpower and material resources. If you don't make trouble, you can steal chickens but lose rice.
So generally speaking, ordinary people have to be careful when there is a robber or bandit, and wait until they are gone before living their normal lives. This is basically the routine.
"Mom, there are reports of bandits every year. After all, our village is near the city. How can it be so easy for bandits to worry about it? If there are really bandits, the officers and soldiers will be there at the earliest possible moment. The risk of them coming to attack our village is not that great."
Speaking of this, Zhu Wanjian shook his head repeatedly, rather disapprovingly, "The yamen is just using this as an excuse to raise money and food. Besides, where are there so many places to live in the city? Is it possible that the whole family has moved to the third child's house?"
When Zhu Jia heard her son mention the matter of Sanfang, her face was grim: "Tomorrow, you can go to Sanfangyuan in the city..."
"what?"
Zhu Wanjian looked unhappy.
Every time I go to see Zhu Niang, I always get frustrated. Now he has learned well. If I don’t go, I won’t get into trouble. See how smart I am?
Zhu Jiashi said: "The county test will be held tomorrow. How can the boy from the third family be able to pass it? I guess the palace will let him take the county test, but it is just to expel him... Then you can intercept him directly, remember more
Take a few people with you..."
Zhu Wanjian's face was full of reluctance: "There are a lot of people following that kid when he comes in and out. How can he be intercepted so easily? Besides, do we have to support him after intercepting him?"
Zhu Jiashi slapped the table with a "bang" sound, which made Zhu Wanjian tremble with fright, but the old lady said in a stern voice: "The third room has become the laughing stock of my Zhu family. If we don't bring the little guy back, how can we let that woman know?"
Retreat from the difficulty? This time, we go from the house to her business and take it back to the Zhu family!"
Zhu Wanjian looked disdainful, glanced to one side, and muttered in a low voice: "It's a beautiful idea, why did you go there earlier? She borrowed all her collapsed house business from others, what's the use of taking it back?"
At this point, he raised his voice and said, "Mom, I'm going to bed. We'll talk about tomorrow. Let the fourth child come with me then. He doesn't speak hastily or slowly. I'm afraid he will get angry and do something again..."
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Listing day.
The sky is bright.
There were many people outside the city going to the Gongyuan to wait for the announcement of the results, but Zhu Hao stayed in the palace and did not go out.
Watching the rankings is the most unstylish thing. There are so many people waiting there, just waiting for the names on the rankings to compliment each other, or to experience the disappointment of losing the rankings, crying, or even grief... There are many people who watch, but there are only a few who pass.
Well, in situations that are full of sadness, it’s better to stay away.
Even if you don't go there in person, someone will inform you of the results.
Zhu Hao arrived at the academy as usual in the morning, but he and Jinghong were the only two people in the class. It was a holiday, so Zhu San, Zhu Si and Lu Bing would not trouble themselves to come to class. Yuan Rulin also stayed that day.
I didn't enter the palace at home.
"Zhu Hao, aren't the results released today? Why didn't you go?"
Tang Yin first went to the West Campus dormitory to see no one, so he went to the dormitory to look for Zhu Hao with the mentality of giving it a try. As expected, he was blocked.
Thinking that Zhu Hao was studying seriously, Tang Yin suddenly felt that he had overestimated Zhu Hao's desire to learn when he came closer to the desk and read what Zhu Hao had written...it was not a play, but it seemed to be about this kind of thing.
Zhu Hao shook his head: "There are too many people, so I don't want to join in the fun."
Tang Yin smiled and said: "Are you unsure? Or are you nervous? It's always like this when the results are released..."
Next to him, Jinghong reminded: "Mr. Tang, I see that Zhu Hao has eaten well and slept well these two days, just like usual. Maybe he really doesn't want to join in the fun."
The smile on Tang Yin's face froze instantly.
The person who knows Zhu Hao the most is definitely Jinghong, his dormitory classmate who lives with Zhu Hao on a daily basis.
Even Jinghong said this... It only means that Zhu Hao either hid it well, or he really didn't take the results of the county examination seriously, or Zhu Hao's mentality is very stable and he is very indifferent to fame and wealth.
Thin.
"Zhu Hao, don't you expect the result?" Tang Yin asked with a frown.
Zhu Hao shrugged: "The exam is over, and the decision-making power is not in my hands. Whether I look forward to it or not can't change the result, so why should I worry so much?"
After hearing this, Tang Yin almost wanted to hit someone.
"Then would you like me to go with you to watch the announcement?" Tang Yin asked again.
Zhu Hao shook his head: "I won't go if I say I won't go. If Mr. Tang wants to see the results, I won't stop him. Just someone can tell me the results. If there is no one, I will ask the people around me to check it out later this afternoon."
It’s not too late to know.”
"Hey……"
Tang Yin found that his fists were all hitting the cotton, and he couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "Leave it to you, I'll go check it out for you first, I hope you can pass the county examination smoothly, otherwise it will be in vain that I worked in Yuan
I would like to recommend you in front of Chang Shi and others."
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Tang Yin left, anxious to see Zhu Hao's county examination results.
As the person involved, Zhu Hao was not anxious at all. Seeing this, Jinghong asked curiously: "Zhu Hao, even I want to know if you have passed, but you are so careless?"
Zhu Hao smiled and continued writing without replying.
"Mr. Tang seems eager to know the results...Why is he so anxious?"
Jinghong looked towards the door, slightly puzzled.
Zhu Hao replied casually: "I was not planning to take part in this year's county exam, but he tried his best to make it happen. If I fail, it means there is something wrong with his vision, and it will do a lot of damage to his face."
"Tinker..."
Jinghong became even more confused after hearing this, thinking that Zhu Hao might have a problem with Tang Yin, or maybe Zhu Hao really didn't want to become famous at a young age?
Obviously with that level, even Fan Yikuan, Yuan Zonggao, Zhang Zuo and others in the palace felt that Zhu Hao would have no problem passing the county examination. Why wasn't Zhu Hao himself in a hurry?
"well!"
Jinghong knew that asking questions was in vain, so he simply lowered his head and read seriously. He learned to write eight-legged essays and tried to catch up with Zhu Hao as soon as possible.
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The announcement was posted outside Gongyuan.
There were many people there that day, including candidates, relatives and friends of candidates, many people who had passed the county examination and were preparing for the prefectural examination, and even students... They wanted to know who had passed the county examination this year and whether they would be interested in their future.
There are obstacles in the way to study. Let's take a look at who you can make friends with...
When making friends these days, scholars attach great importance to each other's talents, knowledge, and accomplishments. It's useless to just focus on one's family background. A young man from a wealthy family will not make friends with a child from a poor family, no matter how talented or learned he is...unless you are really talented and academically outstanding.
Even Zhu Wanquan was at the scene waiting for the announcement of the results.
The Zhu family is concerned about whether Zhu Hao can pass the county examination, and even hopes that Zhu Hao can pass the test in one fell swoop. The only one who is Zhu Wanquan is Zhu Wanquan.
When he came here, he wanted to meet Zhu Hao and ask his nephew about his exam experience. Unexpectedly, when he came, he found that the teahouses, chess clubs, and wine shops around Gongyuan were all full. It was very difficult to find Zhu Hao among them.
difficulty.
"Sir Young Master Zhu, long time no see!"
Next to him, a young man from an official family appeared in front of Zhu Wanquan with two servants.
Zhu Wanquan remembered that this was the son of the Liu family who took the government examination in the same year as him. Many years later, he even forgot his name, but he vaguely felt that he failed to pass the government examination... I didn’t know whether he passed the government examination later. It looked like
Probably not a student yet.
The two of them greeted each other briefly.
Zhu Wanquan said: "There are so many people today."
A young man next to him smiled with a smile on his face and said to Mr. Liu and Zhu Wanquan in a flattering tone: "What I'm saying is that there are indeed a lot of people today. Not only was the news released, but the list was just posted, and everyone rushed to gather around to see it.
Woolen cloth."
"oh?"
Zhu Wanquan was already upset when he heard this. He didn't want to chat with Mr. Liu and others anymore. He wanted to go to the notice board and see it in person.
But I heard someone next to me say: "I don't know what the world is like, but a child under ten years old actually passed the county examination! The county's education is over!"
Zhu Wanquan was stunned.
A child under ten years old passes the county examination?