On the eighth day of May, the provincial examination of the Ministry of Rites finally began. More than 2,000 candidates from all over the Song Dynasty gathered in the capital to compete for the 200 Jinshi places in this year's scientific examination of the Song Dynasty. After forty, one was chosen.
In the sifting through the examination, this time we have to go through the final selection of one out of ten. It can be seen that the road to the imperial examination is difficult and it is difficult to reach the sky.
Su Jin was among the two thousand candidates and had experience in taking exams. Su Jin felt much calmer and more experienced than last time; he had even asked whether the policy questions for the provincial exams were set according to the rules he had summarized.
He doesn't care much anymore, because he has already figured out some of the context of scientific examinations in this era, and with the backing of knowledge that is a thousand years more than this era, he has a lot of confidence compared to solving exams.
After getting up early in the morning, after washing and eating, before going out, Mrs. Wang took Su Jin to the incense table and offered incense. On the incense table were placed the memorial tablets of the ancestors of the Su family, and there were offerings of fruits and sacrifices. Yan Biyun, Rou Niang, Huan Niang and others were all standing there.
On the side.
"Son, today is the day of your big exam. Mother had never expected such a day. Starting from your great-grandfather, the Su family has grown from a small workshop to today's merchant home. Among them, your great-grandfather and grandfather also
Your father has put in a lot of effort. When your grandfather was still alive, he once said, "Although Su Ji comes from a merchant family, the descendants of the family must also be familiar with poetry and books and understand things. Even if they are not serving as officials, they must know the books."
Don't be mediocre if you are polite.'" Mrs. Wang looked at Su Jin lovingly and said slowly.
"Your father also told your mother that in fact, your grandfather wanted someone from the Su family to study and become an official, because as a merchant, although he had to worry about food and clothing, he was criticized in the past. They always said that merchants pursue profit, so
There is no benefit in shining a bright light on the family. To tell you the truth, your father has been studying for several years since he was a child, but it is because he is not a scholar but has some talent in business that he had no choice but to take over the family business. But even so, you
My father still tries to read and practice calligraphy as much as possible, follow the expectations of his ancestors, and try to be a knowledgeable and sensible person." b Time Travel Novel: b
Su Jin took Mrs. Wang's hand and said, "I know, this is probably why my son likes to read. This is also due to his father's influence."
Mrs. Wang nodded and said: "Yes, although you were a little dull when you were young, you were able to calm down and study hard, and your personality was very calm, but you were a bit immature. At that time, my mother was very worried that you would become pedantic in reading, and
After your father passed away, it was quite hard for your mother to independently support the family business, and she gradually became slack on the ancestral precepts. Sometimes, she even didn’t want you to become a scholar. My Su family has only passed down the inheritance from generation to generation.
Can't we hand over all the business to this person? This idea goes against the teachings of our ancestors, and I feel guilty for my mother. I hope your father will be knowledgeable and forgive me for my shallow actions."
Mrs. Wang's eyes were moist.
Su Jin hurriedly comforted: "Why did mother say this? There is nothing you can do about it. You can keep the Su family's family business ten years after my father's death. You are already a great contributor to the Su family. My grandfather has always known me. I can only thank you."
How can you complain?"
Mrs. Wang burst into tears and said with a smile: "My son is very good at coaxing people, which is very different from when you were a child. After my son woke up from a coma, he seemed to have enlightened himself and was no longer as dull as before. Later, I
My son is going to Yingtian to study, and my mother has no objection. Since you are determined to study, of course my mother supports your study and progress, but privately, my mother is not optimistic about you. It is difficult to achieve success in the imperial examination, and my mother only wants you to
Go and hit the wall, and then you will calm down and concentrate on running the Su family's industry, and your mother's burden will be completely relieved."
"But I didn't expect that my son is actually a person who has done great things. He has made great contributions to the court one after another, and won the title of leader in the examination. I can't help but be my mother, and even the ancestors of the Su family will have a good reputation; this is
This time my son is going to take the provincial examination. I prayed for my mother all night in front of the Buddha last night, and this morning I set up this incense table. You can make a note of incense to the memorial tablets of the ancestors of the Su family and your father, and pray that the heroic spirits of your ancestors will bless you to go to high school smoothly.
The Su family's dream of shining a bright family for generations will be realized by you. If you can achieve this long-cherished wish, my mother will die immediately and rest in peace."
Su Jin understood that the results she had achieved were actually beyond Mrs. Wang's expectation. When she understood that all this was suddenly within her reach, she couldn't help but couldn't believe it. After she believed it, she felt a little flustered.
Only then did he place his hope in praying to Buddha and worshiping his ancestors.
In fact, everyone is like this. When a dream is out of reach, you will face it easily. This is the principle of 'desire leads to strength'; and suddenly, when this wish is possible to be realized, there will be a mental state.
Subtle changes will make you worry about gains and losses.
Without saying a word, Su Jin burned incense with clean hands, knelt on the futon and bowed three times. After bowing, he said to Yan Biyun: "Sister Yan, please come and offer a stick of incense. It's time to pay homage to father-in-law."
Yan Biyun blushed and glanced at Mrs. Wang, and said in a low voice: "How can I worship my family? I haven't come through the door yet."
Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "Come on, you have the blood of my Su family in your house, what else is there to be taboo about."
Yan Biyun came forward with a red face, offered incense, kowtowed, and prayed: "The ancestors are on high, Biyun prays that the ancestors will appear and bless... bless Su Jin to pass the college entrance examination, and bring glory to the Su family; also bless the slave family to be safe, and bless the Su family."
When Lin'er is born, I hope that the child will be like his father in the future, with great ambitions and a glorious ancestor."
Su Jin laughed heartily and said, "Sister Yan made so many demands in one go. Wouldn't it make the ancestors very busy?"
Yan Biyun rolled her eyes at him, stood up and said, "It's getting late, go hurry up, don't waste time."
Su Jin laughed and turned around, leading Wang Chao, Mahan and others out, boarding the carriage and driving away quickly; Mrs. Wang took Yan Biyun and others to the gate of Yan's Mansion, and did not turn around until the carriage disappeared.
Although the number of people in this provincial examination is much smaller than that of the interpretation examination, the interpretation examination is like an audition. After a cleanup of the 100,000 candidates in the Song Dynasty, there are only more than two thousand lucky ones left; these two thousand people are in
After the exam results were released, I didn’t even have time to celebrate, so I rushed to the capital to participate in the provincial exam.
Although the number of people is small, the standards have been increased countless times. In terms of the qualifications of the examiners, the three examiners this time are the heads of the three major departments of the imperial court, Prime Minister Lu Yijian, Privy Councilor Du Yan, and Third Secretary Yan Shu;
There are more than a hundred invigilators, all of whom are ministers of various ministries and senior figures in various palaces.
Moreover, since early morning, in order to ensure the security of the provincial examination, nearly 50,000 Imperial Guards have been mobilized to participate in the vigilance; each examinee is escorted by a team of ten Imperial Guards. Just like just now, when Su Jin went out, there were ten people
Teams of the Forbidden Army were escorting him on the left and right. This was also the imperial court's response to the recent frequent major cases in the capital.
Sentries were set up in the ten streets and alleys around Gongyuan, and temporary camps were set up in the busy areas at the intersections to deal with emergencies. Fifty horse teams were also dispatched to shuttle through the streets on the left side. After nightfall, there was a strict order not to let anyone wander around.
Wait until you enter Gongyuan Third Street.b Let’s do a time travel novel:b
In addition, there are strict regulations that you are not allowed to leave early for this provincial examination. Regardless of whether you have finished answering the questions or cannot answer them, you will have to appear together at the end of the third session and be escorted to the clubhouse or inn by a team to ensure safety.
Such a large-scale war cannot be said to involve troops and crowds, which shows that the imperial court attaches great importance to this provincial examination, but it also reflects the imperial court's concern about the public security situation in the capital.
Only Su Jin knew that these were all unnecessary actions. The series of cases in the capital were the result of secret battles between himself and Xia Song. Even if another murder happened, it could only happen to him and be involved with other criminals; and
Su Jin also concluded that Xia Song would not be stupid enough to take action in such a situation.
But be careful, Su Jin refused the request of all the women in the family this time, and was not allowed to follow him out. With the example of the Rou Niang incident, under the condition of dealing with his own consequences, the women who followed him out were not allowed to go out.
They are more likely to become targets. After what happened at Yuzhang Tower, Xia Song will understand sooner or later that dealing with the people around him will also bring a fatal blow to himself; Su Jin cannot let him have this opportunity.
This time, the number plates are distributed randomly. They are not distributed uniformly according to the prefecture where they are located. Instead, wooden buckets covered with cloth are placed at the entrance of Gongyuan. Those who queue up to enter will reach out and grab one by themselves before entering.
Test booth numbers are randomly assigned.
When it was Su Jin's turn to enter, he was called aside by an invigilator from the Ministry of Etiquette at the door. When Su Jin saw the person, he saw that he was an acquaintance. This person was Lu, the official from the Ministry of Etiquette who came to deliver the good news when he took the exam.
Follow far away.
When Lu Suiyuan saw Su Jin, he smiled with a fat face and started talking. He pulled Su Jin aside and said, "Oh, Su Jieyuan, do you still know me?"
Su Jin smiled and said: "Why don't you know me? Your Excellency brought me good news. I will never forget you in this life."
Lu Suiyuan laughed loudly and said: "Su Jieyuan opened his mouth so sweetly. Have you prepared everything? Is there anything I can do to help?"
Su Jin smiled and said, "I would like to ask for your help."
Lu Suiyuan slapped his chest, and the fat all over his body was shaking and said: "Tell me, wrap it around me."
Su Jin blinked and said, "Do you have the answer to the question? I'll put it in the next one!"
Lu Suiyuan was startled, and then he realized that Su Jin was joking with him, and burst into laughter.
Su Jin also laughed loudly, cupped his hands and said, "Just kidding, Yuan Wai Lu is very enthusiastic, I accept it with my heart. As for the request, please ask Yuan Wai Lu to send me the good news when I get it. As soon as you go, the good news has arrived."
Lu Suiyuan pointed tall and pointed: "Domineering, it is Su Jieyuan who speaks quickly. Look at these disciples. They are all panicked and frowning, as if they were mourning for their heirs. Only Su Jieyuan looked calm and confident, obviously. Comparing the two, who is the most talented person?
, there’s no need to take a test at all, you can tell by looking at it.”
Su Jin laughed and said, "I can't bear your words. I'm about to enter the venue. After the exam is over, we are looking for a chance to have a drink."
After saying that, he was about to leave. Lu Suiyuan quickly stopped him and said, "Don't be busy. I have been entrusted by someone to tell you a few words."
Su Jin said: "Who is it? If you say anything, you will be dismissed from the labor force."
Lu Suiyuan said with a smile: "I have no choice. How dare I disrespect my teacher's instructions? It was Qi Weng from Yingtian Academy who learned that I was guarding the first gate, so he asked me to say a word to you."
Su Jin was stunned and said: "Chief Qi Shan?"
Lu Suiyuan nodded and said: "You may not know that I am also a student of Yingtian Academy, but that was twelve years ago. Qi Shanzhang ordered me to remind Su Jieyuan that you must do your best in this provincial examination. The academy
It depends on Su Jieyuan whether he can be promoted to the Imperial Academy."
Su Jin said in astonishment: "This Chief Qi Shan, doesn't saying this to me now make me even more nervous?" b Time Travel Novel: b
Lu Suiyuan chuckled and said: "There is no way, you don't know that this mentor has devoted half his life to the academy, and finally got the chance to be promoted to the Imperial College. This is a big deal for him, and you also
Don’t blame him.”
Su Jin thought for a moment and said, "If you reply to the principal, tell him that the students will do their best to contribute to the academy."
Lu Suiyuan cupped his hands and said, "Come on, with your words, Su Jieyuan, Qi Weng can sleep peacefully."
Su Jin chuckled, cupped his hands, inserted himself into the queue of students entering the venue, and slowly followed the flow of people into the Gongyuan.