It is actually not surprising if the children of an aristocratic family pass the imperial examination in high school, because they have resources that others cannot match, and the sons of ordinary businessmen who win three yuan in a row have the greatest inspirational effect among the people.
Many candidates who had failed in the examinations many times and thought that there was something ulterior in the imperial examinations and who were already disappointed were encouraged by the news and went back to their study rooms, picked up the dusty books and continued studying.
Ordinary people have always been envious of the imperial examination, but they participated in it because there are few examples of ordinary people's sons being able to enter the imperial examination. The success of this merchant's son named Su Jin undoubtedly sows the seeds of hope in the hearts of the people.
, I am afraid that in the future, studying and taking exams will become a formal alternative when choosing the future path of future generations.
Different from the people's talk about it, the officials had mixed praise and criticism for Su Jin being selected as the number one scholar. Yan Shu, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi and others were naturally happy for him, although they were not satisfied with the policy articles written by Su Jin in the imperial examination.
The content of the book is not very popular, but Su Jin's success in winning the first prize will be beneficial to Yan Shu. Yan Shu firmly believes that as long as he carefully analyzes with Su Jin the inappropriateness of his policies and opinions, Su Jin is such a smart person,
Naturally, he would revise his views when the emperor summoned him for detailed questioning.
To many officials, the emperor's appointment of Su Jin as the number one scholar was a clear signal that the emperor agreed with Su Jin's ten suggestions.[
This is not difficult to determine, although the reasons given in the emperor's edicts are: "his literary thinking is sharp and the evidence is solid. Although his views are biased, it can be seen from the writing that he is deeply concerned about the country and his sincerity; given time, he may be a pillar of the imperial court."
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Anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is nothing more than an excuse. How can the imperial court choose the number one scholar just because the article is written in a perfect format? The important factor for becoming the number one scholar is that the emperor's views on policy and theory impressed the emperor. This is like a competition to recruit a certain person.
For an important position, you cannot be hired because you are handsome, but because you have the talent; even if you are hired as a cowherd, they will not look at your face, but because the guy underneath you is good enough.
Not enough specifications and not strong enough.
The people were lively and lively, but the court was a little gloomy. Some people began to quietly speculate in private. Is the emperor going to decide to carry out reforms in accordance with Su Jin's ten suggestions? This matter is of great concern, and soon this kind of speculation formed a secret
As the rumors spread, some people secretly visited to discuss countermeasures, and an opposition force gradually formed; this time everyone shared the same hatred, and no matter who had had a problem with Su Jin in the past or who were not in conflict with each other, this time they all
There is no doubt that they are united together to form a unified alliance, ready to fight the coming changes that will harm their own interests.
On the morning of the 17th, shortly after the gold list was announced, the imperial edict was delivered to Su's house. Su Jin and his whole family knelt down to receive the edict, and gave generous rewards to the two emissaries who delivered the edict.
From the beginning to the end, everyone in the Su family still didn't believe the facts before them. It all seemed like a dream. Su Jin actually won the top prize!
Su Jin sent away the two chamberlains who were delivering the order and returned to the courtyard. Seeing everyone still standing in the courtyard blankly, he couldn't help but be surprised and asked: "What's wrong with you?"
Xiao Sui'er burst into tears and shouted: "Master, you are the No. 1 scholar, my maid will be extremely happy."
Rou Niang and Huan Niang also had tears in their eyes. Every step of Su Jin's promotion was so incredible. Su Jin had witnessed many miracles, and this time was the biggest turning point for Su Jin.
It is their life, not only for Su Jin, but also for themselves.
Su Jin walked up to Mrs. Wang with a smile, took Mrs. Wang's arm and said, "Mother, can this be considered the lintel of Guangda Su family?"
Mrs. Wang had not recovered from her surprise and murmured: "Are you dreaming? Don't wake me up, let me dream for a while."
Xiao Sui'er took Mrs. Wang's hand and shook it: "Old madam, it's not a dream. The young master has really won the number one prize. The young master is now the number one scholar."
Mrs. Wang trembled, looked at Su Jin and said, "Son, is it true?"
Su Jin smiled and said: "Didn't you hear the edict delivered by the chamberlain just now? Listen, the firecrackers and gongs and drums are going off outside. It must be the common people who have come to congratulate me. Don't you still believe it?"
Mrs. Wang made a sound, and suddenly clasped her palms together and prayed to the sky: "Amitabha, the Bodhisattva has appeared. My Su family finally has the number one scholar. I have to hurry up and fulfill my wish. I made a wish to the Bodhisattva in Xiangguo Temple."
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Su Jin laughed loudly and said: "It turns out it's my mother's credit. I made a wish in front of the Bodhisattva. I was wondering that it was too easy for the number one scholar to come. It's time to return the wish. I will accompany you to return the wish in a few days."
I can't leave now. The imperial edict requires me to go and see him immediately. My son is about to leave. You, the old man, have to help me stay at home. People congratulating me will soon be crowded through the door."
Mrs. Wang nodded hurriedly and said: "Okay, okay, I will stay at home while my son goes. Don't make the officials wait for a long time and annoy them."
Su Jin nodded in agreement, turned around and softly told Rou Niang Huan Niang Xiao Sui'er to take good care of the old lady. When the congratulators came, Rou Niang stepped in and beat her. She also told the dynasty to be more alert. Don't let anyone take advantage of the loophole at this time.
All congratulators were kept out of the outer house, under the surveillance of two high towers, and there were multiple barriers between the outer house and the inner hall, so if anything happened, it would not affect the backyard.
After a while, many people had gathered in front of the main entrance, and the sound of firecrackers, gongs and drums and congratulations were heard. Su Jin quickly opened the west side door, got on the carriage and went straight to the palace.
Everyone in the Su family happily welcomed guests and presented rewards, not mentioning the good news. In the morning of that day, all the Jinshi from Zhao Zhen gathered in the Daqing Hall. Their identities this time were very different from yesterday. The 221 Jinshi from the Palace Examination High School had already been admitted today.
I paid homage as a minister. Yesterday I was dressed in cloth, but now I am a member of the official family. The Jinshis were beaming with joy, wearing imperial-given Jinshi uniforms, black gauze hats, and thick-soled official boots. They were all in high spirits.[
Every Jinshi's hairpin has a hairpin with green leaves and velvet flowers, and the hairpins worn by Su Jin, Han Jiang, and Wang Anshi have silver branches and leaves, decorated with green feathers, and bright red flowers; the hairpins of Jinshimen
Long ribbons are tied at the ends of the corners. When the head and neck are turned, the ribbons flutter, giving the impression of ascending to heaven.
Each person also received a symbolic piece of ceremonial tablet. Of course, unlike the ivory or jade tablets of the ministers, these tablets are made of locust wood. However, this is not elegant. Sooner or later, the locust wood in their hands will be replaced by ivory and jade.
Quality, as long as they win the Jinshi, a bright future is waiting for them, what is impossible?
Zhao Zhen enthusiastically taught the Ke Jinshi. From these beaming faces, Zhao Zhen got great satisfaction. The future of these people was given by himself. He could make them honor their ancestors, or make them proud.
They are lost in the public, and these people have studied poetry and books for more than ten years, and in the end they are full of talents and knowledge just for the royal family to use. This is the charm of power. Even if you are knowledgeable and talented, you will still have to serve the royal family in the end.
After the audience was over, according to the rules of the past, the emperor hosted a banquet at noon in Qionglin Garden in the west of the city. This was the famous Qionglin Banquet.
Su Jin once heard a play called "The Female Consort" in later generations. When he was still young, the female actor on the stage dressed as a man once sang: "I also went to the Qionglin Banquet, and I also beat the horse king."
In front of the street." The proud and complacent attitude while singing impressed Su Jin deeply.
When I grew up, I learned that the Qionglin Banquet was a banquet given by the emperor after passing the college entrance examination in ancient times. Being able to attend this banquet was a scholar's dream. I didn't expect that I could travel back to the Song Dynasty for thousands of years and attend the Qionglin Banquet in a grand manner. It was really
Unbelievable.
On the large grassland beside the Longchi of Qionglin Garden, more than 200 scientific scholars attended, accompanied by more than 100 court officials. The Qionglin banquet hosted by the emperor started on time at noon. Su Jin sat in the first seat on the left, seated more than Yan Shu.
Du Yan and the others have higher seats, and it is not difficult to understand why. After all, the Jinshi clan is the protagonist today, and the number one scholar is the protagonist among the protagonists.
Various delicacies from mountains and seas, vegetables and water were laid out, and fine wines and delicacies were poured out one after another. The palace maids, dressed in flowers and butterflies, walked among the more than forty tables. Zhao Zhen raised his cup in distant congratulations, and the ministers toasted to each other. The monarch and his ministers drank together, enjoying themselves.
The banquet lasted until the end of the meal. During the banquet, an official suggested that the top scholar in the department should write a poem for the occasion. Su Jin did not hesitate, raised his glass and chanted:
Following the imperial edict, he was promoted to an official position and came back to look up at the sky.
The clouds are in the form of a five-color talisman flag cover, and thousands of official officials are exposed.
The Yanxi coincides with the Cow Girl Festival, and the light of the Luan Zhang shines on the wall.
He presented poems to Chen Yayu and his ministers, but Geng Ge's mood was still the same.
Everyone applauded in unison, the oral interpretation of the poem could come out of the mouth, and it was so neat and clever, with a radiant spirit in the lines. It was indeed an excellent piece of work that fit the occasion, and it lived up to its title of No. 1 Scholar.
Su Jin cupped his hands and smiled and thanked him. He was not at all ashamed of piracy of later generations' poems. He had pirated so many times that he already felt at ease.