One hundred and fifty-ninth chapter all living beings
Lu Mansion.
Now is the afternoon of the last day before the provincial examination. Lu Yao has finished his last morning retreat and review time. After lunch, he finally doesn’t have to go back to his room to continue reading. In the past few days, Lu Yao has been studying every day.
I locked myself in my own room, but when I suddenly come out, even the air feels much fresher than my own room.
Since the retreat was over, everyone chatted about the upcoming arrangements and what happened during Lu Yao's retreat while eating lunch.
In fact, since Chen Chen and Pan Wen came to see Lu Yao last time, up to today, it is not normal to say that no one has come to the Lu Mansion as a guest. After all, there are still only a few officials who come to Lu Yao. But usually
Basically, there are more people who come to Lu Mansion to look for Lu Yao than Lu Xu. However, in the past few days, except for Pan Wen and Chen Chen, no one has come to Lu Mansion to look for Lu Yao. Among them,
Tangxi naturally deserves a lot of credit. Before Lu Yao went into seclusion, he had given repeated orders not to allow any person in charge of factories and industries under Lu Yao to come to Lu Mansion to ask Lu Yao to influence his work, and the most important thing was the Bird's Nest Stadium.
, Tangxi even did it personally and lived directly in the outer city. Speaking of which, Tangxi has not come back yet.
Therefore, if Lu Yao wanted to know what had happened recently, he could only get it through Lu Xu's observation in the court.
Lu Xu told Lu Yao that nothing major has happened in recent days. Even the fight between the Cao family and the Han family seems to have eased a lot. After all, all government affairs must be put aside for the time being, because soon
The provincial examination is about to be held, and then the palace examination, so everyone is focused on this exam now, and no one wants to make any mistakes in this exam.
As for the new Cuju competition that Lu Yao asked about, Lu Xu actually knew from the last time Pan Wen and Chen Chen came to the house to find Lu Yao that Lu Yao was actually partly focused on this competition. So then
After that, although Lu Yao was in retreat, Lu Xu would visit the training ground from time to time to understand the situation.
"The coaches of all the teams have been determined, but some coaches will not come off the field to participate in the competition, while the coaches of some teams will also serve as captains and team members," Lu Xu then announced the coaches of the eight teams.
He told Lu Yao everything about the staff.
Lu Yao nodded after hearing this. He felt that none of the eight coaches selected by the eight teams was beyond his expectation. However, because he had been in retreat, Yang Tao, the new member of the Tigers, was not special.
Understood. But since Zhao Hu personally selected the person and must have dealt with Pan Wen before, he should be reliable.
Fortunately, nothing new happened on the training field during this period. It seems that until the end of training and the start of the warm-up match, it should be in a stable stage. Lu Yao does not need to worry anymore, so that he can feel at ease.
Go and take the provincial exams in the next three days.
"Speaking of this exam, it seems that the time of the palace exam has been changed." Lu Xu said back to the exam and inadvertently brought up this topic.
Lu Yao asked: "Oh? Is it time for the imperial examination?"
Lu Xu nodded and said: "Ouyang Xiu and I have some personal relationships, and I heard about this matter from him. The emperor personally summoned all the examiners for the provincial examinations and issued a decree stating that the time for the palace examination will be postponed until
It will be held after your new Cuju competition is over."
"Is that so? It seems that these students will stay in Bianliang for a while." Lu Yao thought for a while and said.
Lu Hao waved his hand and said: "There is no need to worry, I would say they should be happy. In fact, the palace examination is more about determining the ranking. Although since the emperor succeeded to the throne, some people will still be eliminated in every palace examination.
But judging from the number of people who have been eliminated, they are only a small number. Even if the palace examination is postponed, these scholars have all passed the provincial examination, so they should feel happy."
"Speaking of which, I think the emperor decided on the time for the palace examination. Is there any reason for this? I think the emperor is very optimistic about you and wants you to take the palace examination in a better condition, so he decided to set the examination time.
After the official Cuju competition ended." Lu Xu touched his beard and expressed his opinion.
"Father, the emperor's move is actually to support me, or to give me time to adjust my condition and pass the palace examination better. This is indeed good. Other courtiers should also think so." Lu Yao waved his hand and said, "
However, in my opinion, the emperor's move is more to attract more people's attention when the new Cuju competition starts. These students are not just from Bianliang, they come from all over the country
, and they are all those who have successfully passed the provincial examination. After this palace examination, they will probably return to their place as officials. Before they leave Bianliang, let them watch such a huge new Cuju competition. For those who are involved in the world today
For those who are not familiar with it, it will naturally leave a very deep impression on them. When the time comes, once it is said that this new Cuju competition will be held for the second time, do you think this influence will increase in the north of the city? "
Lu Xu and Lu Hao looked at each other. They had no idea that the true meaning of the emperor's decree was here. In fact, Lu Xu had considered it. Lu Yao, his own son, now admitted that Lu Yao was capable.
Talented, but to change the time of the imperial examination just for Lu Yao alone, it is a bit of a fuss. Moreover, this will also affect Lu Yao's image in the minds of officials in the court. In fact, Ouyang Xiu was telling Lu Xu about this.
At the time of the incident, Lu Xu had thought about telling the emperor about this matter for Lu Yao's sake. But later, Lu Xu thought that he would tell him about this matter after Lu Yao finished his retreat, and then let Lu Yao make a decision.
good.
However, what Lu Yao said now was astonishing. On the one hand, Lu Xu and Lu Hao lamented the emperor's thoughtfulness, and on the other hand, they secretly admired Lu Yao's deep thinking for being able to directly see the true meaning of the emperor's determination of the time for the imperial examination.
In fact, apart from Lu Yao, Han Yonghe and Cao You also noticed the profound meaning of Zhao Zhen's change of the palace examination time. In their opinion, the emperor attached great importance to this new appointment.
Cuju Competition, therefore, as a participating team, they must prepare well to improve the strength of their team. Therefore, these few days of calm training days, they are all preparing to show off their skills in the warm-up match.
"Since the emperor has such an intention, let's do what he wants, just sacrifice me.
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"My image is not very good in the eyes of those ministers, so it doesn't matter." After speaking, Lu Yao also smiled.
After discussing these things, after lunch, Lu Yao's mother, Yan, began to prepare the things that Lu Yao would need in the next three days. Because the exam was taking place in Bianliang, and Lu Yao had given instructions before, so
Yan said that he originally planned to get several bags for Lu Yao to carry, but in the end he sorted out a cloth bag of clothes and gave it to Lu Yao as his luggage for the three days of exams.
As for Lu Yao, he was not idle either. When he returned to his room, he also had to tidy up. Not only his room, he also went to the kitchen and picked up some things.
In the end, Lu Yao actually brought out a bag of luggage. Although it was also full of luggage, most of the luggage Yan packed for Lu Yao were clothes, so it didn't feel too heavy to carry.
However, Lu Xu saw that the bag of luggage that Lu Yao had sorted out by himself was so full that it felt very heavy to carry it with one hand.
Because he didn't see what Lu Yao had packed in, Lu Xu said, "What are you packing? It's so heavy. Is it something that can be used in the exam?"
Lu Yao shook his head quickly and said: "Of course not. You can basically use paper, pen and brain for the exam. What I have to consider now is that I need to live there for three days."
"Yes, the provincial examination usually takes three consecutive days, and the candidates' food and accommodation must be provided in Gongyuan. What's the problem with this?" Lu Xu asked.
"That's exactly the problem." Lu Yao said, "For me, good food and drink can give me the best condition to face the exam. When I get to Nagongyuan, basically needless to say, it must be all
Big pot rice Datongpu. I have no way to solve the housing problem, so I can only solve some food problems."
"You don't mean to cook your own food inside." The elder brother Lu Hao seemed to know what Lu Yao was thinking and said from the side.
"My eldest brother understands me. My review time is shorter than other candidates, so I must maintain a good state at all times. Don't worry about this. I will handle it myself when the time comes." Lu Yao was full of confidence.
said.
"However, these things should be checked before entering the examination room." Lu Xu thought for a while and said.
"Yes, but I think it shouldn't be a problem to bring food and the like in," Lu Yao looked at his full package and said, "It's not test questions and books. If they want to check it, let them check it.
chant."
Although Lu Xu saw that the bag of things that Lu Yao carried was indeed a bit heavy, after thinking about it, he felt that what Lu Yao said was not unreasonable. Now, as long as it can improve his performance and condition, it is actually worth it.
It was a try, and this was Lu Yao's own choice, so in the end, Lu Xu agreed to take Lu Yao to the Gongyuan tomorrow with this bag of things.
After packing his luggage, Lu Yao has been resting in his room. For others, they think that Lu Yao will be in seclusion until tonight, so no one will disturb him on this last day.
Until, before dinner, Lu Yao's door was pushed open.
When Lu Yao saw the visitor, he smiled and said, "I'm back."
The person who came back was none other than Tangxi.
Tangxi counted the days, and today was the last day of Lu Yao's retreat. Lu Xu had explained before that although servants were not allowed to enter the Gongyuan, Tangxi still felt that he should come back one day early, and then follow Lu Yao to send him off on the day of the exam.
Go outside the examination room.
Tang Xi nodded, and Lu Yao motioned for him to find a chair and sit down.
As soon as Tang Xi sat down, Lu Yao smelled Tang Xi's scent and said, "It seems that you went to a lot of places today."
Tangxi was stunned at first, but Lu Yao could see this and was also cleaning up, so he said: "Yes, I thought I would come back today and tell you about the situation, so during the day, I went to clean up everything again.
All the factories have been transferred.”
"Thank you for your hard work." Lu Yao said, "Nothing should have happened."
Tang Xi nodded and said: "Well, all the factories and workers are producing step by step. Among them, Qianzhuang's progress is the fastest. It will take about ten days to complete, and it will be completed in half a month at most.
Of course, the construction of the Bird's Nest Stadium will take another 20 days to be completed."
Among all Lu Yao's properties, he is most worried about the Bird's Nest Stadium and the bank. Hearing what Tang Xi said, Lu Yao was relieved. Otherwise, he actually planned to go to these two properties in person in the evening.
A place to look.
Speaking of banks, Lu Yao's sister-in-law Xu has been managing the Lu family in the past week and has achieved good results. Yan saw that Xu did have some means to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, so she didn't say anything anymore. It seems that,
After this, the Lu family's money should be handed over to the Xu family for management. In this way, the bank's affairs will naturally fall on her head. The Xu family is naturally very grateful to Lu Yao, but,
Because Lu Yao has been preparing for the imperial examination recently, Mrs. Xu did not bother Lu Yao too much. She thought that she would ask him about the money bank after Lu Yao's examination was over.
"Well, with you watching these places, I feel relieved," Lu Yao replied to Tang Xi, "Tomorrow I will take the imperial examination for three days. During this period, you can also help me keep an eye on these places.
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"This is what I should do."
After the chat between the master and the servant ended, it was time for dinner. Originally, Lu Yao planned to have a good meal tonight. For this reason, he had decided to cook in person. After all, he would go there tomorrow
Going to Gongyuan to take the exam, the food and accommodation conditions there are definitely not comparable to those at home, even if Lu Yao brought a lot of things there, so he must have a good dinner.
However, when Lu Yao arrived at the kitchen, he found that there were already two people working in the kitchen. Lu Yao recognized them at a glance. Aren't they the chefs of Fan Lou? It seemed that his father, Lu Xu, had invited them
Came here.
Lu Yao then went to the restaurant. Everyone was waiting for him, and the family had a sumptuous dinner.
"Sister-in-law, you are the cook of Fan Lou.
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The teacher called me here, it was indeed a bit expensive. I guess all the money you saved this week has been spent on this meal." Lu Yao looked at Mrs. Xu and said.
Mrs. Xu didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "It is true, but I have discussed it with my parents. Tomorrow is a very important day for you. Tonight, I will treat it as a practice for you. I must let you eat and drink.
Well, in terms of money, I think you should save when you should save, but when you shouldn’t save, I will never be polite about spending where you should.”
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Yan immediately said: "Your sister-in-law is right, this money should be spent, it's delicious."
Seeing that the relationship between Xu and Yan became harmonious, Lu Yao was also very happy.
"Come, have a drink with me, I wish you a gold medal this time!" Father Lu Xu picked up a glass of wine and said.
Lu Yao was not polite, raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Because he has to get up early to take the exam tomorrow, even if Lu Yao's family is in Bianliang City, there are countless candidates going to Gongyuan tomorrow, so it is best to arrive as early as possible. Therefore, Lu Yao went to bed very early tonight.
I don't know if it was because the imperial examination was finally about to begin. Lu Yao also said that he could regain his freedom after this examination. Lu Yao felt very comfortable and fell asleep quickly.
One night passed.
The next day, Tangxi woke up Lu Yao very early in the morning. It is no exaggeration to say that this was the first time that Lu Yao got up so early since he crossed over. It was still not bright outside.
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However, Lu Yao was not the only one who got up early. When Lu Yao went to the restaurant to have breakfast, everyone except his sister-in-law Xu had already gotten up.
"Your sister-in-law originally said she would get up early to see you off today, but I thought she was pregnant so I didn't let her get up." Lu Hao saw Lu Yao and said quickly.
"I really didn't expect you all to get up so early." When Lu Yao said this, he was still a little moved in his heart. On the other hand, he thought that this imperial examination was indeed a very important exam in the Song Dynasty.
, everyone attaches great importance to it.
So, after Lu Yao had breakfast, he went out and got into the carriage. Tang Xi drove the carriage himself and prepared to take Lu Yao to Gongyuan. His luggage was already placed on the carriage.
Lu Xu looked at his son with mixed feelings in his heart. A few months ago, Lu Yao was still a playboy in Lu Xu's place. He was uneducated and incompetent. Later, he even refused the marriage contract he made for him.
, and also made a farce of running away from home. However, after the farce ended, Lu Yao returned to Lu Mansion, and his whole person seemed to have changed. He began to make great achievements in Bianliang City. Even now, Lu Yao has
He was full of confidence in his imperial examinations.
"Come on, let's give our Lu family credit." After thinking about it, Lu Xu finally said this simple sentence.
"Don't worry." Lu Yao's tone sounded full of confidence.
The carriage sped away, its destination, of course, Gongyuan.
The provincial examination in the Song Dynasty was the name given to the tributes sent by various states or transfer departments to the capital to participate in the Ministry of Rites examination of the Shangshu Province. The provincial examination was held in the spring, also known as the Spring Examination or Chunwei. The presiding officer of the provincial examination was appointed by the emperor, and most of them were six-part examinations.
Shangshu, Hanlin scholar Zhigongju, minister, and Zhongzhi Gongju.
Of course, there are exceptions. In the Song Dynasty system, tribute scholars in Sichuan did not take the examination of the Ministry of Rites, but took the examination similar to that of the "Appeasement System". Because this examination is equivalent to the provincial examination, it is called the "provincial-like examination". After the examination, the successful candidates can
Take the imperial examination directly.
The provincial examination is a very important examination. Every time there is a provincial examination, the capital is in a state of excitement. A grand and solemn ceremony must be held before the examination. On the day of the examination in the Gongyuan of the Ministry of Rites, an incense case is set up in front of the steps, and the chief minister and the ministers worship each other. A series of ceremonies
The exam will be held after.
"arrive."
Lu Yao took a nap in the car. I don't know how long it took. After hearing Tang Xi say something like this outside, Lu Yao took two large bags of luggage and got off the carriage.
This blocked his vision on the carriage. After getting out of the carriage, Lu Yao realized that what he saw in front of him was the real living beings.
There should be about a kilometer away from here to Gongyuan, but the large number of candidates made it difficult for Tangxi's carriage to move, so Lu Yao was asked to get off the car and walk.
Moreover, the queue of people who want to enter Gongyuan to take the exam has already reached one kilometer away. It is conceivable that there are so many candidates taking the provincial exam.
"Sir, can you bring the tickets you need to check for the exam?" Tangxi walked up to Lu Yao and asked.
The so-called floating tickets, in modern terms, are the admission tickets that need to be used when taking various exams. In fact, in ancient times, in order to prevent someone from taking the exam for you, such things as admission tickets were also prepared.
The amount of information on the stamp is very large, including the candidate's name, place of origin, age, and height. The most important thing is that it also has a description of the appearance. After all, there were no cameras in ancient times, so there were no photos. This can only be described through words.
The candidate’s appearance.
For example, the person's face shape, round face, square face, snake face points should be written clearly, whether the eyes are big or small, whether the skin color is black or white, whether there are any outstanding features, scars or birthmarks or acne on the face should be written clearly.
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This also explains why the queue of candidates who want to take the exam is lined up from the gate of Gongyuan to here. Because the invigilators need to check each candidate's ticket and synthesize the person in their mind while reading the text.
The appearance of the person, and then compare it with the person in front of you. I have to say that this workload is quite heavy.
On Lu Yao's side, he had already checked the float when he left his house this morning, but now that he heard what Tang Xi said, he took out the float from his sleeve and took a look at it.
"Here, don't worry." Lu Yao looked around and saw that there were more and more people coming for reference and the road was becoming more and more crowded, so he said, "Just send it here. This carriage is not convenient. You
Go back home quickly."
Tangxi saw the chaotic situation at the scene and knew that there was no point in staying here, so he bowed to Lu Yao and said, "Okay, then I will go back. Young Master, I wish you a gold medal."
Then, Tangxi drove the carriage, turning left and right, and after many twists and turns, he finally left the crowded crowd.
Lu Yao turned around and looked at all the living beings. Every candidate had a look of smugness on their face, and he was filled with emotions in his heart.
