That little fly

It's not even a farewell banquet. How can officials of all sizes in Anzhou dare to inquire about the itinerary of His Highness the Crown Prince?It's already a surprise that the prince can show up. Finding an excuse to hold a banquet is nothing more than looking for an opportunity to hug the thigh. His Royal Highness and his party live in the chief secretary's office, so that Mr. Li can be close to the water. The rules of the officialdom are good, and you can't monopolize them alone. , everyone is watching helplessly.Therefore, there is such a banquet.

There are quite a few people from local officials and their family members, but Ji Zhao also has a lot of thick legs, and they are of all levels and ages, so they should avoid competition.Those with high status and no need to worry about food and clothing in the future, there is the representative of the dandy government, Ning Renhou Shizi; those with low status at the moment, but with a bright future who can earn imperial orders, there are fifth-rank and sixth-rank Jinwuwei.Not all the Jinwu Guards can be promoted to the third-rank regular generals in their lifetime, but these Jinwu Guards who follow His Royal Highness will undoubtedly be the Jinwu Guards with the most promising prospects in the next 30 years.And do you know, the most mysterious thing is, from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to Ning Renhou Shizi to the sixth-rank Jinwu Weiquan with the lowest qualifications!yes!one!body!

There are many kinds of wives and concubines, high school and low level, you can choose.

Just kidding.

There are separate seats for men and women at the banquet, and the courtyards where guests are entertained are all separated by a long distance.Even if someone has certain ideas, there is no chance for the female guests to look at them.In the final analysis, the last people to eat, drink and chat together were the officials who had already met during the day, and at most the grown-up children and nephews from various prefectures were added to entertain Shui Qingqian.But whether it's a handsome young man or a playful young man, Shui Qingqian can play well.

It is said to be drinking and chatting, but official banquets are never very simple. Almost every sentence during the banquet is the result of some people's deliberation and careful consideration, with obvious or not obvious purpose, for example, to show their abilities and specialties, to imply Can be qualified for a certain position; or boast about one's subordinates to imply one's ability to manage officials well; run on colleagues and give eye drops to superiors at the same time...

They are all foxes who have practiced for thousands of years. Ji Zhao is not surprised or rejected, and is used to it.For him, as long as he has the ability, who should he use?Even if he is so rational, Ji Zhao couldn't help but sigh when he heard the news that Mr. Si'an's 17-year-old son was elected this year. He knew how difficult it was to pass the exam. Jinshi is more difficult, so for the first time, he took the initiative to ask, "Which son is it?"

Ji Zhao sits at the guest table, and his table is full of officials and officials in Anzhou, and any young princes and dandies in the government are in the second seat, which is the next table.Shui Qingqian is also there, and he is the second seat leader.As soon as Ji Zhao finished speaking, someone called An Xiaoju over from the next table. He got the chance to show his face in front of His Highness, and he could almost foresee his future success. Those who are jealous, and those who are even more afraid of admitting cowardice, are afraid that they will be taken out for questioning and testing later because they are full of stupid knowledge.

Ha ha, think too much.

Even if An Xiaoju's test scores are excellent, Ji Zhao will not test his knowledge here, just a few words of concern.Where did you go to school, who did you study under, have you ever practiced martial arts, what hobbies do you have on weekdays... The general parents have short stories, mainly because this An Xiaoju has clear words, complete logic, etiquette, attitude, and good looks. There is nothing wrong with the criteria for admission to officialdom.It was the first time to do this in the face of His Royal Highness, especially when he was only 17 years old. This was very good, and even Ji Zhao nodded secretly.

He came from a decent background, had a good family background, and passed by His Royal Highness. If there is no accident, he will go further in the officialdom than his father. Of course, having a son like this means that Lord An is good at managing the family. Presumably Mr. An also had a wave of presence.The adults here are really mixed in their hearts, look at other people's children!Indisputable face!Then compare it with your own bear stuff, no matter how you look at it, how hot your eyes are!

Ji Zhao didn't show it on the face, but strangely felt the resentment of all the parents present, without him, he himself wanted to slap Shang Shui Qingqian on the back of the head right now: Eat!eat!eat!Just know how to eat!Look at others, then look at you! !Every day you know that you are in trouble, and you are fighting with a group of Jianghu flower girls. If you can do what you can, can you still have some success! ! !

His Royal Highness: I can't let it go like this anymore (▼ヘ▼#)

Ji Zhao warmly encouraged An Xiaoju, "You are very good. Although Mrs. An thinks that you are young and should be stable for another term, since you have the determination to make it to next year's spring, you should try boldly. Young people should be aggressive. .”

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness."

"Speaking of age, Qingqian is about the same age as you, next year Chunwei is also a chance."

I was sinking my head into sipping the soup in the steamed stuffed bun, and the water was clear and shallow, when suddenly, it stopped.He who has sharp ears and eyes seems to have heard a terrible word just now...

He must have misheard.

He is not familiar with Chun Wei at all.

"Clear and shallow." Ji Zhao raised his voice a little.

Shui Qingqian wiped her face from the bun, and saw Ji Zhao beckoning him over.

"Your Highness." In front of outsiders, the water is clear and shallow, and it's easy to pretend.

"Mr. An is about the same age as you. Next spring, you will go to test the waters with him."

"I, next year, Chunwei, Jinshi Division→_→ah??!?" Shui Qingqian's voice drifted for several turns before landing, but anyone could see the expression on his face, "What did I do wrong (° Д°)''s expression pack of being struck by lightning.However, this is the keynote set by His Highness the Crown Prince in public, so even with a bewildered face and a face struck by lightning, Shui Qingqian has to agree with tears: Well, yes, that's right, it's me!I am going to participate in next year's Spring Festival.

Although it is already September,

Although I haven't looked at the test scope yet,

Although I don't know what evil I have done, disasters suddenly fly,

However, I am very honored to take the exam, very happy, really!

...... 嘤嘤嘤(T_T)

The two young masters returned to the second seat and took their seats, anyone could tell that Shui Qingqian was not happy.

Most of the desk scumbags: Damn it!This expression is so familiar, isn't it?

First Young Master Li comforted: It's okay, in this life, who can not meet a few ugly children!

Li Ershao's pressure suddenly eased: I thought you were a top student, you scared me to death.

Zhuang Shao: I really don't know.

The eldest son of Ningrenhou's Mansion is very famous, but the Zhuang family has just entered the imperial capital and has a shallow foundation. He really doesn't know the details of Shui Qingqian. He knows that several families close to Shui Qingqian are martial arts. Come to think of it, this is biased towards martial arts. arts?It's not fair to compare him with someone like An Xiaojuren who pursues an orthodox literati career.

All the yamen: tonight, my father might get mad, and his skin should be taut!

"He is a master of Juren, how can we compare poor talents like us with others." First of all, someone sarcastically sneered.

"Hehe, you have the ability, you should also work hard to pass the exam for Master Juren!" Dude Yi followed suit.

"No, An Tiezhu!" A big brother in the yamen chose to confront him, "You are not kind, your social circle should be those scholars, why do you always go back and forth with us, is it interesting you!"

There is also a cowardly one, who said weakly, "May I ask what you said just now? It's nothing else, just prepare for my little brother, my father... I will definitely not let me have a good time tonight."

Everyone.

They didn't hear what was said at the main table just now, they just followed the usual routine and probably guessed what it meant.Maybe there is really a perennial resentment of being a scumbag and a schoolmaster here, maybe it is just to find an opportunity to stand in line with the eldest son of Ningrenhou Mansion, just to share the same hatred.No matter how promising An Xiaoju's future is, his father is only at the sixth rank now, so he can't say whether he can pass the Jinshi examination in Chunwei.The thickest thighs are undoubtedly clear and shallow. When talking and doing things in the officialdom, you have to wink and stand in line, understand?

Shui Qingqian was really angry at An Xiaojuren.

Next year's Jinshi Division in Chunwei, he will be shot innocently!If it weren't for An Xiaoju, how would brother Zhao think of this?He is only sixteen, and he is not very clear about his future plans. Why does he have to take the exam, and why does he have to take the Jinshi course?Is he not good at taking martial arts exams? He is well-known in the military and has a bright future. Also, he is better at studying physics. He studies medicine or has a family background. Oh, yes, he still has inheritance, and he has learned so many things. Shouldn't we do something that is meaningful to the people and the country and can change the whole world in the future?For example, consider electric lights.Why did he practice in the officialdom for a thousand years to become an old vixen!

Shui Qingqian hasn't made a plan for his future yet, so Ji Zhao's idea of ​​making a fortune makes him a little anxious. He can't help but make a fuss with Brother Zhao afterwards, and it's best to get rid of Chun Wei.But right now, it doesn't prevent him from seeing An Xiaoju, the instigator, who is not pleasing to the eyes. Although rationally speaking, this is Ji Zhao's brain twitch, and he doesn't want to do anything about An Xiaoju, but Shui Qingqian doesn't care, who told you to be in front of Brother Zhao Show your face, I don't care if you live or die, anyway, I don't know you well!

Because of Shui Qingqian's attitude, those scumbags on the table just talk about you and me, the little An Xiaojuren, not to mention the lethality, some weird remarks, let the children of the famous family in the imperial capital really learn to dominate Shui Qingqian Feel hot ears.

"Everyone has his own aspirations, hey, we just like the little days right now to be fun, relaxed and happy."

The self-positioning of a scumbag won the echo of half the table, "That's right, that's right."

"It doesn't make any difference if the old man retires in the future and becomes a squire if he has a reputation as a scholar."

"I can't pass the Juren examination by myself, and I won't be able to pass the examination in this life. It depends on my father. If he can move up again, won't he be able to give a Juren fame?"

"Reincarnation is a technical job..."

Clear water: ………

"Ahem, you can't say that." An Xiaojuren, who had been silent all this time, was touched for some reason, and suddenly spoke.As soon as he opened his mouth, the whole table fell silent, so, you see, no matter who was making fun of the ridicule just now, the status was different, and even the attitude was ineffective as a deterrent.

"My grandfather was a commoner, and supported my father to study by plowing the fields." An Xiaoju's voice was unhurried. I don’t know how much easier it is to become a scholar than my father did back then. So I just think, if there is a bright future in the future, I also hope that because of my hard work, I will also give some convenience to my younger generations. If it is not for taking advantage of the privilege , that is only due to the fact that the predecessor planted a tree and the descendants took advantage of the shade, although it is not worth showing off, but it is still at ease." An Xiaoju finished these words in a normal manner and remained silent.

What does he mean?

Many people didn't react, some reacted quickly, and glanced quickly, the water was clear and shallow.

The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Shui Qingqian is the kind of family who can be blessed by his father and grandfather and have various privileges.For example, Chun Wei mentioned by Ji Zhao, Shui Qingqian has never even participated in the provincial examination. Ji Zhao can add his name to the list of examinations with a single sentence, which is equivalent to casually accumulating fame and fame. This privilege and benefit is really no one. up.All the yamen here don't know what's going on, just chatted, complained about this, joked about that, it fell into the ears of the noble son Ning Renhou, what do people think?Things can be big or small, depending on how clear the water is.Well, based on the rumors that Shui Qingqian had a tough fight with a group of charlatans, it is obvious that this is lawless and willful.Therefore, An Xiaojuren's explanation not only pointed out their inappropriate topic, but also saved this bunch of stupid scumbags, resolved the situation where he was excluded just now, and released the possible existence of Shui Qingqian. Heart knot, it can be said to be handled just right.

He is only seventeen?

Shui Qingqian thought of a word strangely, children from poor families have long been in charge of their families.

Of course, An Xiaoju is not a poor person, but with this mature mind and thoughtfulness, Shui Qingqian has to admit that he has never seen it among those wealthy children in the imperial capital, even Ming Shao and Mu Shao are very good, but they have never seen it before. Wouldn't that be, uh, empathetic?Sometimes, changing the impression of a person is really because of a small opportunity.

"Brother An, you are going to participate in Chunwei next year, are you ready?" Shui Qingqian leaned forward, talking to the next door for the first time.

"Reading every day, reviewing the old and learning the new, and don't dare to slack off. Also, you can call me 'Zifeng'."

Shui Qingqian walked over and drove away a certain yamen next to him. They had to have a good chat about the issue of Chunwei.Although Shui Qingqian has never taken the exam, he probably knows the process.At least, the preparation for the exam that he knows should not be the rhythm of "reading books every day, reviewing the past to learn the new".At least not just reading, so he was curious, "What books have you been reading recently?"

"Schools, Spring and Autumn Period, University, Book of Changes, and I have cured "Poetry", so there are..."

"Are you sure you want to see these?" Shui Qingqian was very suspicious.

An Zifeng: Huh?if not?

The water is clear and shallow, "What will you try?"

An Zifeng, "Examination of knowledge, classics, and views on current affairs and political theory. My book list is listed by the head of my academy. He was a Jinshi for five years in Jiayou..."

Everyone: (_) What's the situation, just now the nose is not the nose and the face is not the face, why are the two of you chatting now?

An Zifeng gave Shui Qingqian a detailed explanation of the examination procedures and his own preparations, and did not hide any secrets.He estimated that the water was a bit miserable.When talking about the situation with His Highness the Crown Prince just now, Shui Qingqian looked as if he had been struck by lightning tragically. An Zifeng felt a little guilty about this, probably he was spreading hatred again.But looking at it from another angle, Shui Qingqian is a white body, and by chance, he got the chance to be admitted to Chunwei, what a grace.

With regard to the examination, generally the yamen like them can get the status of a scholar.The scholar's exam is 'open book', which means that the exam is not vague, so as long as the general knowledge is passable, the county schools are looking at their parents' face, and they will not be stuck in the government office.That's why An Zifeng said that it was much easier for him to get the status of a scholar than his father did.

Scholars are the starting point of the scholar class. After being admitted as a scholar, they have the right to wear silk and satin, to see officials below the fifth rank without kneeling, and to go out and visit the world freely... The privilege is so affordable, so if possible, they, the yamen, would Try to get a scholarly fame to start with.But that's where the easy road ends.

Examination of candidates is a big wave of talent selection.

There are more than a dozen counties in a state, and there are so many scholars in each county.Thousands of troops and horses cross the single-plank bridge level. I dare not say that the examination rules are absolutely fair, but in the end, to be able to make it to the list, you must have real talents and practical learning.Even if the yamen have no shortage of money to buy reference books, no lack of contacts to hire famous teachers, as long as IQ, sweat, luck, any one of them is a shortcoming, they will still be scum in the exam.

So, is it possible to get a Juren status without taking the exam?

Yes, by the grace of the saint.

For example, the water is clear and shallow.If there is no permission from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, then the Chief Attorney has to go to the Saint to help him obtain an exemption from the test. If the official approves it, it will be called the Grace of the Saint.You don't have any face in front of officials, is Grace so easy to please?Therefore, if the Chunwei qualification that Shui Qingqian disliked was found out by these yamen, they might be envious and jealous.An Zifeng himself has a great reputation in raising others, so there is no need to be jealous of Shui Qingqian, but he comes from a good background, and it is easy for him to get the qualification of Chunwei, which is something he envies and cannot envy.

Shui Qingqian didn't know about An Zifeng's mental activities. He was pondering Chunwei's exam preparation list. He felt that An Xiaojuren's preparations were in the wrong direction. He hadn't passed the exam, but he had never eaten pork and hadn't seen pigs walk. ?

Shui Qingqian has his own understanding of the official selection system, "Dongzhou is so big and there are great regional differences. If there is a test to select talents, the test must be widely adaptable and the content can be unified. , the standards can be unified." Shui Qingqian broke out two fingers, "Books such as Zhuzi and Chunqiu have passed the test of time. In this way, the test has a scope, and the answers have a certain standard. Even in remote states and counties, the test can be carried out smoothly without too much deviation. The knowledge content in the book is positive and healthy, and it will never teach people Crooked, what more can I ask for?"

The difficulty of the government test is not very high. It is probably just familiar with the memorization, extended reading to [-] to [-] related references, what the wise men said, what the celebrities said, what happened in history...how should I put it? , in short, if you have money and leisure, and your IQ is online, you can always be a scholar.

"When it comes to the state examination, because juren can participate in local government affairs, this threshold will definitely be set for card applicants. I heard that the rules of the essays in the examination are very strict, and there are rules for citing arguments. There are requirements, it’s like playing with words. So it’s definitely not good to read less than [-] books, but it’s also not good for those who study hard and memorize books. I think they deliberately push the articles to the extreme, and artificially set various rules We only screen out scholars who are well-read, quick-witted, quick-witted, and able to draw inferences from one example to another, oh, and have a good enough physique. As for those who fail the list, it can only be said that their brains are not smooth enough."

In the end, the Jinshi Department in the imperial capital, on the whole, looked no different from the Juren, but it added a sentence to the examination requirements, combined with current affairs comments.This is an essential difference.After the state examination, those with brains and luck become the masters of juren, and everyone can be called a well-read book and a good exporter.Take the test again, does the examiner care whose article is more beautifully written and quoted more appropriately?The purpose of the examination is to select officials, not old scholars.So it will definitely check the current affairs acumen of these candidates, their ideological maturity, structure, ideas, political leanings... That's why An Zifeng's reading list seems too simple.

An Zifeng thought that he was teaching the exam experience to Shui Qingqian, who was poor and white. The list of books for the five-year Jinshi column was thrown aside, "...Have you read the imperial court newspapers for the past five years? You must at least finish reading the "Excerpts of Shiwen" for the past two years, "Russia" published by Hongyun Bookstore , "Plum Snow" published by Hongwenguan... er, haven't you read it?" Shui Qingqian stared with a pair of phoenix eyes, "No way, Brother An, the current affairs analysis articles of the boss of Hongwenguan, all previous examiners who presided over the examination If you post articles on it, don't you read these... What kind of serious book is "The Book of Songs?"

Beads of sweat almost rolled down An Zifeng's forehead.

"There are also "National Policies", "Ask the Sky", "On the Territory", "Fifty Years of Frontier Defense"..." Shui Qingqian blurted out a long list of books without knotting.

The dumbfounded students at the same table: Oh my god!Also let people live!