My wife is number one in the world

Chapter 160
On the ninth day of the eighth month of the Dalong calendar, it finally came to the day of the triennial imperial examination.

On this day, Jinling City was full of scholars from various prefectures and counties rushing to take the exam, and all the inns in Jinling City were full of people.

A number of restaurants and inns also opened the gambling market in accordance with past customs.

The yelling was endless: "Dangyang Academy, Mr. Song Yi's high school leader Xie Yuan, one to ten, how many people bet?"

Song Yi is a student of Class A of Dangyang Academy, a well-known talent in Jinling.When they heard that the innkeeper had started to place bets, a group of people swarmed up and put all their money on the gambling board with Song Yi's name.

"Dangyang Academy's famous talent C class, Yan Huai'an, the top student in the high school, Xie Yuan, one to five, let's start betting."

"Song Bingge of Yishan Academy"

This is not only the case in one restaurant and inn, but also in all inns. Even the gambling houses in Jinling City have started to gamble. It is the place where the rich kids spend their free time.

"Master, master, do we want to place some bets too? Do you think we should bet on who will be the top student in high school?" Liu Song followed Young Master Liu and watched the crowded crowd eager to try.

Liu Mingzhi smiled indifferently: "You feel that whoever can go to high school can go to high school, just play around and don't take it too seriously. Be careful that you will lose all your wife's money."

Hearing what the young master said, Liu Song also hesitated, seeing where there was more silver on the table in the crowd, he put an ingot of silver on it, and then someone recorded the amount.

Liu Song broke out in sweat: "Master, the little ones are on Song Yi, Lin Yangming, and Li Peichao, each with ten taels of silver."

"Well, you Liu Song, my young master is also going to take the imperial examination, okay? You don't put your burden on others, young master, and I will deduct all this month's salary."

With a look of grievance on Liu Song's face, he looked at First Young Master Liu pitifully: "Master, it's not that the younger one won't suppress you, but that your name is not on the stake, and the younger one can't help it."

"Why don't you have my young master's name? Can't this young master get the first name Jieyuan in the exam? Niang Xipi, you look down on this young master."

"Master, it's almost enough, what level are you?" Don't you have any clues in your heart?
"What's the matter with you, young master? What do you think?" After hitting Liu Song hard on the head twice with a fan, Young Master Liu roared. Do you say that I don't want to lose face?

Young Master Liu seemed to be indifferent, but his heart was also abrupt and a little uneasy. He had experienced a series of exams in the high school entrance examination and the college entrance examination, but he had not experienced the battle of the imperial examination.

If you say you haven’t seen it, it’s not that bad. There are many programs about imperial examinations on TV dramas of later generations. The key is to watch one and experience it for yourself. Can it be the same?

"Husband, if you are a high school candidate, I will serve you well. If you fail the exam, I will serve you well. Husband, please work hard!"

"Boy, the old man will prepare two meals for you when you come back, one meal of delicacies from mountains and seas, one meal of fried pork with bamboo shoots, what you eat depends on your ability, the old man is optimistic about you."

Thinking of what Qi Yun had said to the old man before going out, Young Master Liu trembled, feeling a little weak in his limbs and a little sore in his buttocks.

"Loose!"

"Master?"

"Hold the young master for a while, the young master is a little uncomfortable."

"Master, you can't be joking. You will be in the examination room soon. If you are not feeling well, it will be over if you delay Qiu Wei."

"Song, the young master doesn't want to take the exam anymore."

"Master, don't scare me."

"Must go?"

"Master has ordered, and I will also carry the young master to the examination room. Look there, young master. The master has already arranged seven servants to wait on him. I'm afraid that the young master will suddenly go back on his word."

First Young Master Liu turned his stiff neck to look, and the seven servants grinned respectfully: "Hi, young master."

"Bah, bah, bah, bah, bah, bah, you too, you've worked hard."

Liu Song walked forward holding the young master's arm: "Young master, accept your fate, it's better to suffer sooner than later."

Inside the tribute courtyard, several officials in red and purple costumes were greeting each other, and everyone complimented each other with a smile.

Zhao Fengshou, a member of the Ministry of Officials, was one of the chief examiners sent by the capital to Jinling, and the capital of each prefecture's tribute court would send an official to the local area to supervise.

The imperial examinations are related to the foundation of the imperial court's selection of scholars. They all mobilize officials from the central government. Firstly, the Ministry of Officials is in charge of the promotion, appointment and dismissal of officials.

Historically, two chief examiners have been dispatched from the capital for imperial examination matters. This year's Jinling Qiuwei is different. A local official served as one of the chief examiners. Zhao Fengshou is very curious about the governor Qi Run. Why did His Majesty break the traditional rule? Rules, aren't you afraid that Governor Qi will bend the law for personal gain?
Although Li Zheng said at the beginning that Qi Run would be one of the chief examiners, he did not necessarily fully trust the local officials. Although he only sent an official from the capital to serve as the chief examiner, there was an additional official accompanying him. Although he has no right to participate in matters related to Qiu Wei, he has the right to supervise. Although Li Zheng values ​​Young Master Liu, he will not break the rules. Once the hole is opened, it will be a hidden danger that cannot be eradicated.

"Member of the Ministry of Officials, Wailang Zhao Fengshou, has met the Governor of Qi."

"No courtesy, no courtesy, I am honored to participate in the matter of Qiu Wei with Mr. Zhao, all thanks to His Majesty's grace, you and I are both the examiners, and it is good to support each other."

"Master Xie Qi, please take your seat, Lord Qi."

"Sit together."

"Master Qi, why don't you teach your colleagues the rules of the examination room."

Qi Run waved his hand: "It's better for Mr. Zhao to come. Although I have the honor to be the examiner, I am not as proficient in everything in the examination room as Mr. Zhao. I should have Mr. Zhao give instructions."

"Since then, the next official will not refuse."

"Please."

Zhao Feng cleared his throat: "My colleagues, Qiu Wei is the foundation of our dynasty's selection of scholars. It is related to the success or failure of the Dragon Dynasty in the future. All adults must perform their duties and prevent favoritism. The examination must not be interrupted by anything, and the examination papers will be distributed after three gongs, and you must monitor the examinations carefully, and if you find any black sheep, you will be caught immediately and severely punished."

"Follow the order."

"Lord Qi, it's almost time, let's open the book."

Qi Run nodded: "Ready to open the book."

Immediately, four generals escorted a box onto the wooden platform and put the box on the table.

Official member Wailang took out a key from his sleeve and put it on the table, and Qi Run also took out a key and put it on the table, and then they looked at another supervisory official.

The official nodded, and took a step forward to check the lock on the box. After careful inspection, he nodded without any problem: "That's right."

Qi Run stood up and said loudly: "Sing the gong."

Zhao Fengshou also shouted: "The door of the Tribute Academy is open, and the candidates enter."

(End of this chapter)