Chapter three hundred and forty-five trouble yourself
Gongsun Yi passed the examination and received many rewards from the palace. Apparently, everyone in the palace regarded him as "one of their own."
When he entered the palace, he was still an unknown person. Now that he has passed the imperial examination, he may directly become a high school scholar next year... Such talents are cultivated by the palace from a young age, and the courtesy they can give them is naturally not that of Fan Yikuan and Sui Gongyan.
This is comparable to a staff member recruited halfway.
On that day, the palace held a banquet for Gongsun Yi, and Tang Yin was responsible for hosting it. Many officials from the palace would attend, including Lu Song and Jiang Lun.
The banquet lasted until very late, and Gongsun Yi was sent back to his house.
Tang Yin went to Ximen to see off guests. When he came back, he stopped by to see Zhu Hao and said with a smile: "It seems that the girls' school you opened has to be discontinued."
This is a very real problem.
Gongsun passed the examination and became a member of the gentry class. Mrs. Gongsun could no longer show her face as before. Zhu Hao's girls' school must either close down or find a new teacher... These days, I want to find someone as knowledgeable and knowledgeable as Mrs. Gongsun.
It is almost impossible for a lady from a wealthy family to teach.
There is another option, which is to let Gong Yeling take over, but Gong Yeling has limited knowledge and can be an assistant teacher, so letting her take the lead is beyond her capabilities.
"yes."
Zhu Hao did not deny it.
Tang Yin said with a smile: "Then why are you causing trouble for yourself? If you don't give Fengyuan questions or write essays for him, he will fail the examination. Then not to mention his wife, even he can be used by you.
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According to Tang Yin's point of view, aren't you making trouble for yourself? You helped Gongsun Fengyuan cheat and help him pass the imperial examination, and now you are in trouble unexpectedly.
"Mr. Tang, let me ask you, as a friend, if I give Mr. Gongsun some advice about the examination, how many questions will he ask, even if I really know in advance that those are the questions of this provincial examination, can I not tell him?
"?" Zhu Hao asked back.
Tang Yin frowned.
"I helped him out of friendship and never thought of getting anything in return from him... If it were you or Jinghong, I would do the same if you were in need... You say I'm wrong
Yet?"
Zhu Hao's attitude is sincere.
It seems to be saying, I know the test questions, what’s the use of keeping them privately?
It is better to give it to a good friend, such as Gongsun Yi. Even if he may alienate me after winning the election, for the sake of being a friend, this question should be divulged.
Tang Yin smiled bitterly: "I hope he can accept your kindness...Okay, okay, it's late at night, I'll go to bed first, you should go to bed early!"
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Tang Yin left.
Jinghong stuck his head out and asked curiously: "Zhu Hao, what did Mr. Tang tell you just now? What does Mr. Gongsun's success in the examination have to do with you?"
Jinghong here was deeply encouraged by the fact that Gongsun Yi entered school. He felt that even if he was not as outstanding as Zhu Hao, but as thick-skinned as Gongsun Yi, and had a little bit of talent, he could still prove himself through the provincial examination... to be as good as him.
His father's achievements bring glory to the family.
Then why should I give up on myself?
Just because my roommate is too glamorous, I don’t want to study on my own?
Zhu Hao said: "Didn't you see that he was drunk? If he is an alcoholic, what do you care about him?"
Jinghong's small face wrinkled together and he said distressedly: "I am getting more and more confused about your conversation with Mr. Tang. Maybe you are both experts and I am not suitable to communicate with you... But sooner or later I will be able to communicate with you..."
Like Mr. Gongsun, he raised his eyebrows when he won the exam..."
Zhu Hao asked with a smile: "If you pass the examination, you will be able to raise your eyebrows? Why don't you think about becoming a Jinshi and honoring your ancestors?"
Jinghong was a little frustrated: "Forget it, I'd better keep my feet on the ground... Oh, by the way, I'm going back to my hometown to visit relatives in a few days, so I have to leave the palace for a while, and then I won't be able to study with you!"
"oh."
Jinghong has lived alone in Anlu for more than half a year. It is not easy for a child to endure such loneliness after being separated from his parents and family for a long time.
"Don't worry, I will be back! Even if I don't surpass you, I will work hard to get closer to you... just wait!" Jinghong clenched his fists, looking very ambitious.
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Gongsun Yi passed the imperial examination, which indeed had some influence on Zhu Hao.
Exam questions...
The provincial examination questions of each province in the Ming Dynasty, as well as the list of successful candidates and some sample essays, were all recorded in the "Provincial Examination Records", and even the year was clearly marked.
Zhu Hao had referred to relevant books when compiling "Eight Parts Wenhui" in his previous life, but now he kept them in his mind for some reason. He didn't take it seriously at first, mainly because after he came to Ming Dynasty, some butterfly effects would inevitably occur.
The imperial examination questions will also change. When Gongsun Yi was asked to write the questions, he did not go into details. He was only asked to try to write an essay and compared it with the sample essay he wrote. Unexpectedly, in the end, all of them were successful.
Of course, there are only four essays, but the four essays are the key to admission in the provincial examination. There are many candidates for the provincial examination and the marking time is tight. The four essays are the best reflection of a candidate's talent. So, after three local examinations, it is still the first.
A life and death situation.
Just when Zhu Hao was worried about gains and losses, Mrs. Gongsun reappeared in the girls' school class two days later, and then found Zhu Hao through someone.
"Master Wife, how have you been these two days?"
Zhu Hao asked with a smile.
Mrs. Gongsun's pretty face blushed slightly.
Her husband finally came back after traveling for a long time and won the election. The couple were separated for a while and were deeply in love with each other. Although she felt that Zhu Hao's question did not mean that, she was still not embarrassed.
"It's okay. Master's wife... I can't bear to be ashamed."
At this point, Mrs. Gongsun saluted again and said, "My husband, he has explained to me everything about the exam. On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you for your selfless help."
Zhu Hao didn't expect Gongsun Yi to be so practical.
He even told his wife the truth about the fact that he passed the exam with the help of Zhu Hao's answering questions and memorizing model essays.
Should we say that Gongsun Yi is really thick-skinned, or that he is not afraid of embarrassment in front of his wife? You, the husband, really have nothing to say. You explain everything to your wife clearly, which makes outsiders feel embarrassed.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "It is my honor to be able to help Mr. Gongsun... The master wife is now an official's wife, so there is no need to come to teach again."
It happened that Zhu Hao also wanted to test the couple's reaction.
Mrs. Gongsun said hurriedly: "My family has been deeply favored by Mr. Xiao. Now that I can help Mr. Xiao, it is of course my duty to help him. Besides, Mr. Xiao has never treated my family badly. This is a matter within my status."
The implication is that my husband passed the exam, but he was lucky enough to pass the exam because of you. We must repay this kindness.
Besides, I am here to make money to support my family. Although I passed the imperial examination, it does not prevent our family from having to eat and clothe ourselves. We still need to do this work.
Zhu Hao smiled and nodded.
He was also thinking in his mind that the couple still didn't know how much benefit it would bring to them if they passed the exam. Just from the wealthy gentry lending land to your family, they could reap too many benefits... But maybe they just passed the exam.
Juren, and Gongsun Yi doesn't have much reputation among local big families. At present, no one who is really willing to lend land to Gongsun's family has appeared.
Everyone is waiting and watching.
Gongsun Yi and his wife thought that their family life was not settled for the time being, so the job in the women's school was easy and could repay their kindness, so they simply let Mrs. Gongsun continue to work out to make money.
"Mr. Gongsun will take part in the examination next year?" Zhu Hao asked.
"Um."
Mrs. Gongsun smiled and nodded, obviously very proud of this.
Her husband passed the exam at a young age and will go to Beijing to take the exam next year. If he can get a spot on the exam, there will be no need for her to work at all. She will just wait to be famous and prosperous for the rest of her life.
Zhu Hao showed his childlike innocence and said with a smile: "I'm a little embarrassed that Master wants to stay and continue teaching. Let's do this. I'll find two more people to help you. It just so happens that the school's enrollment will also be expanded."
"Um."
Mrs. Gongsun is now in the ecstasy of her husband's passing the exam, and is grateful to Zhu Hao for his selfless help, so she will do whatever Zhu Hao says.
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Zhu Hao arranged everything.
I went back to the Wangfu Academy for class in the afternoon, but I came back a little late. I saw Gongsun Yi in class, spitting like a star, telling a few children about his experience in taking the exam.
That's the story... it's a bit ridiculous... Naturally, he wouldn't tell Zhu Hao about Zhu Hao's question in front of a few children.
"Mr. Gongsun, you are really amazing. I heard that if you pass the imperial examination at your age, you will basically pass the imperial examination in the future. Should you continue to take the exam now, or become an official?"
There was a little more admiration in Zhu Si's eyes.
I am surrounded by positive role models.
First there was Tang Yin, then Zhu Hao, and now Gongsun Yi.
When Gongsun Yi saw Zhu Hao coming, the smug look on his face subsided, and he said humbly: "You still have to try for the general examination. It is unrealistic to give up on taking the exam at a young age. You must work hard and take the next step."
Jinghong said: "My father will also take the imperial examination next year. Why don't you go to Beijing with Mr. Gongsun?"
Zhu Si smiled and said: "Yes, Jinghong, go back and tell your father to let him take the exam with Mr. Gongsun. If both of them can pass high school... how great would that be?"
Several children started arranging official career plans for Gongsun Yi and even Jing Zhongkuan.
However, Zhu Hao knew that based on Zhongkuan's experience in selecting officials and serving as county magistrate in Beijing, the path to the imperial examination had basically been cut off. Although the Ming Dynasty did not have a "big selection" system, the regulations for selecting officials were quite similar, and Tang Yin
It is to forcefully select officials to serve as local officials on the basis of being a judge. From then on, they are cut off from the qualifications to participate in the examination and become depressed.
But that's not necessarily the case. As for Jing Zhongkuan saying that his father will participate in the examination next year... Zhu Hao can only listen to it as hearsay and cannot be sure.
"Mr. Gongsun, will you come to teach us again in the future?" Lu Bing asked.
Zhu San said: "You are stupid. He has passed the imperial examination. If he wins the imperial examination again next year, he will become an official. What lessons will he give us?"
"But what if I fail the exam?"
Lu Bing is young and speaks more directly, so the questions he asks are naturally more pointed.
"Can you speak?" Zhu San shouted.
Gongsun Yi smiled and comforted: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, whether I pass the exam or fail the exam, I will try my best. If I am still in Anlu in the future... I can come at any time if the palace needs it."