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Chapter 182 Unraveling Yuan (1)

Cheng Jinzhou stretched his waist and walked out of the ceremony courtyard.

He was woken up by the invigilating officer.A whole day of exam time is really too long for plagiarists.Not to mention that none of the 2000-word article was written by him.

But don't underestimate the 2000 characters of the imperial examination.In the history of ancient China, the number of words in imperial examination articles was often regarded as the expression of "literary style".The early champion articles were clearly required to be controlled at about 1000 words. It is conceivable that it is difficult to write a large-scale article in such a small space.So in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, when the number of words in the article increased to [-] or even [-], the gentlemen at that time began a rather arduous reform of the style of writing, and the Jiajing Wanli Dynasty repeatedly admonished it.Xu Wei, who was born in the first year of Jiajing and known as Xu Wenchang, is a bad example.The reason why he failed the exam eight times was not the fault of the stereotyped essay, but his own fault—the imperial court asked you to write short and concise, but you must write stinky and long ones, so who is to blame?It was also extremely unfair to the officials at that time that those literary artists who could not adapt to the society kept their painful complaints that did not conform to the times, but attacked those who adapted to the times.Even if the latter is corrupt, at least they have made consumption and management contributions to the society, but some literati only make contributions to future generations - being able to be long or short is a matter of skill, only long but not short, even buying trousers It takes a lot of thinking.

There are constantly students passing by Cheng Jinzhou with long sighs. The difficulty of the provincial examination is a huge leap compared with the rural examination, and scholars rarely study hard for another 10 years before trying, so there are many people who are confused when they take the examination for the first time.

The story of going smoothly from the township examination to the palace examination in one breath was also sung as a story in ancient times.

At this time, Cheng's father watched Cheng Jinzhou walk out of the door with some expectation, then looked at his yawn angrily, and said in a low voice, "It's my father's fault whether to raise him or not."

Cheng's mother patted him lightly, and Liu Qingshuang covered her mouth and laughed.

For the Cheng family, the provincial test seems to have become a very easy task.It doesn't seem to be very important whether it is in the first place.

Weng Xilian, who was not far away, hesitated under the tree, and finally stepped forward.She didn't want to compete with Liu Qingshuang for anything, but there are so few star warlocks in Daxia, Cheng Jinzhou is the only one who can help her and is willing to help her - a young man who looks very young and easy to manipulate, and is famous Quite a pioneer in mathematics and science, compared to those who have been famous for a long time, it is extremely difficult to meet one side.

Liu Qingshuang also saw this slender beauty, and greeted her kindly, and said, "Miss Weng's younger brother is also coming to take the provincial exam?"

She did remember, the boy who participated in the provincial examination with Cheng Jinzhou last time.The capital of a country is always full of geniuses.

Weng Xilian did not give a clear answer: "I want to come and see this provincial test."

As she spoke, she saluted Cheng Yun'an and the others again, and naturally hid behind the canopy.

Cheng's mother looked at Weng Xilian with great interest, and asked with a smile, "Whose family are you from?"

"My father, Weng Bao." Weng Xilian smiled and said, "I work in the Zongwufu."

The position in the Zongwu Mansion, whether it is idle or busy, requires a certain degree of noble prestige, which is also won by the nobles.

"Shi Mo, go pick up Jinzhou." Although Cheng Yun'an and others are officials, they can occupy a closer position, but there are so many officials and nobles in the capital.

"Yes." Shi Mo hurriedly pushed forward, and then shouted: "Third brother."

A group of star warlocks in the sky flew down quickly.

The leader was a third-level star warlock, with three gold stars shining on the badge on his chest, but he asked patiently and kindly, "Are you Mr. Cheng's family?"

"I am his father." Cheng Yun'an bowed.

"We are astrologers from the outer peninsula, and we would like to invite Mr. Cheng to go and talk." The leading third-level astrologer said to Cheng's father in a normal manner.

Cheng Yun'an couldn't answer for a moment.He is not very clear about the recent competition between several parties, but he has always heard of the delicate relationship between the Holy Church and the outer peninsula.

Cheng Yunxiang's mind turned faster, and he said with a smile: "Jinzhou will be here soon, let's chat."

While speaking, Cheng Jinzhou flew up from the sky above the ceremony courtyard, attracting countless eyes.

All the astrologers flew over and greeted in the sky: "Mr. Cheng, I am an astrologer from the outer peninsula, Niu Lu."

"The ones on the outer peninsula, please come and give me a hand." Cheng Jinzhou's own anti-gravity star array, the light tube flies upwards, no matter if it moves sideways, if it wants to have an angle with the ground, it needs to change the direction of gravity as a whole. The end is extremely troublesome, and it is precisely because of the remaining supporting star formations that they can bear a lot of star points.

Niu Lu was stunned for a moment, and flew over to hold Cheng Jinzhou's hand, and said by the way: "I have read your article published in "Journal of Xia Jing", and my favorite is the description of conic sections..."

"What are you here for?" Cheng Jinzhou interrupted him suddenly.

"Warlock Liu Kuangxing would like to invite you to a dinner party..."

"Dinner? Will all the astrologers be there?"

"Astrologists from the outer peninsula will all participate."

Hearing what he said, Cheng Jinzhou pondered.Joining the Holy Church, An Feng Astro-Warlock must be very unhappy. It seems a bit unreasonable to find an Astro-Warlock who has recently joined the Holy Church at a dinner party that all the Astro-Warlocks in the outer peninsula will attend.

In a short while, the group returned to the place where Cheng's father was standing. Although the nearby families were also officials, they had never seen so many astrologists.

Cheng's father asked Cheng Jinzhou first with a serious face, "Is the answer good?"

"The number one is not a problem." Cheng Jinzhou glanced at Niu Lu while speaking.

The third-level star warlock didn't have any temper in front of Cheng Jinzhou. He looked around and said helplessly, "If it's convenient for you, the dinner will be held in three days."

As he spoke, he handed a full red invitation card to Cheng Jinzhou with both hands.

Cheng Jinzhou gave a noncommittal "Hmm" and didn't immediately agree.

After saying what needed to be said, Niu Lu took off directly.Cheng Yunxiang clicked his tongue twice and said: "The third-level star warlock came to deliver the invitation in person. Jinzhou, your face is getting bigger and bigger."

"Who knows what kind of banquet it is, there is no such thing as a good banquet." Cheng Jinzhou handed the invitation to the servants.

"If you don't like it, then don't go." Mother Cheng held Liu Qingshuang with one hand, and Weng Xilian followed behind, her hot figure could still be revealed in her outdated robes.

Cheng Jinzhou didn't see many women in this era, but even if compared with the stars of later generations, Weng Xilian's figure is not inferior in the slightest, especially the bee waist and breasts, which are firm and dizzying.After enjoying the treatment of studying ink for a few days, his psychology became complicated.

Facing his mother's narrow eyes, Cheng Jinzhou simply said hello, and no one paid any attention to him. Instead, he grabbed his second uncle and asked, "If this year's Juren is an official, where can he go?"

"Changfeng County." Cheng Yunxiang is a real official fan, and he can't stop talking about official positions: "Even though Changfeng County is a low-level county, it can still have a population of 7000 households. The county magistrate just Ding You, you go now After graduation, it would be best if you can be a county magistrate. If your ranking in the provincial examination is not satisfactory, I will find a way to make up a master book for you, and then leave the position of county magistrate empty. In addition, Lingshi County Magistrate in Linjun County will meet next year Zhishi, that's Shang County, if it can be spared for you, it would be the best."

If the household registration in the county exceeds [-], it is an upper county, and if it is less than [-], it is a lower county. The former can be called a magistrate, and the grade is usually half a grade higher.

Cheng Jinzhou nodded and said: "If Jie Yuan, where can I get it?"

When Yisu said that he could achieve the results of Jie Yuan, Cheng Jinzhou believed it almost [-]%.

Cheng Yunxiang asked doubtfully, "Jie Yuan?"

He is the head of the Ministry of Officials, and the assessment of officials below the 18th level is basically decided in one word, but when it comes to appointment and dismissal, the opinions of the local chief officials have to be considered.It is usually a local matter to raise a person to take up a position. It is a layer of separation for him to participate, but he has never considered the matter of Jie Yuan.

There is only one Jieyuan in a province. Although the probability is much higher than that of the champion, it is still a matter of luck. Even the champion may not necessarily be the Jieyuan of the year.

In Chinese history, except for a few geniuses in the Northern Song Dynasty, the Sanjia and Xieyuan had no necessary connection. Whether the article is good or bad, sometimes it is really a flash of inspiration.

Cheng Yunxiang had also worked in the Ministry of Officials for 10 years. At this time, he thought for a moment and said: "Since the good nephew of Jinzhou has a heart, Second Uncle, I will get rid of this old face and get you a solution. When the time comes, I will find someone The magistrate of a big county must also have a chance."

He thought that Cheng Jinzhou wanted to get out of his operation.

In fact, apart from animals like Yisu, who can guarantee that they will get a solution.

Cheng Jinzhou shook his head with a smile and said, "As long as they are impartial, it will be fine for Tu Ming's papers. Then Changfeng County has better arable land?"

"Thalassemia is the real thing." Cheng Yunxiang said with a smile: "There is not enough food in a good year, so we need a good harvest."

Cheng Jinzhou shook his head when he heard this, and said: "If I win Xieyuan, Second Uncle can find me a good county. The place doesn't care about the number of Dingkou. It's best to have rich mines. It's best to have both coal and iron. If not, There are also nearby."

Although the industrial revolution began to expand from the textile industry, it was based on coal and iron.As the demand of the Star Alliance is getting higher and higher, increasing labor productivity is what Cheng Jinzhou really needs to consider.

In this regard, there is nothing more convenient than the industrial technology he is most familiar with.The existence of the star warlocks has made preparations before the explosion.

The students slowly dispersed from the front of the ceremony courtyard. Lu Anping, who got into his own carriage, found Cheng Jinzhou and shouted loudly. It seemed that he was well prepared.

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