Rebirth of the Imperial Examination: The Empress of the Impoverished Family

Chapter 22 Entrance Exam
Jiang Jin turned around uncertainly.

The woman in front of the door was also looking at her, wearing a flowery skirt and her hair in a bun.

She was released from confinement in advance, her brows were full of joy, but she couldn't hide the tiredness in her eyes.

But this harsh scrutiny still annoyed Jiang Jin, so he just called out helplessly, "Auntie."

Jiang Wei's appearance was unexpected by Jiang Jin.

But it also further proved the voice in her heart.

Entrance exams can be dangerous.

But this road, she must go.

The examination level of the Dayan Dynasty was a five-level system of scientific examination, township examination, general examination, palace examination and Shujishi examination.

Among them, the "scientific examination" is not the first-level examination that must be passed in the imperial examination, but it is the fastest way to obtain the qualification for the provincial examination.

The real scientific examination should start from the rural examination.

There are three ways to qualify for the provincial examination.

First, Guozi students, students who have completed their studies in prefectures, prefectures and counties.

Second, for Confucian scholars who have not entered official positions, Confucian scholars need to be recognized by the government and obtain the Chinese style of scientific examination.

The third is that the official has not entered the stream and has no money and food to stick with him.

The first way took too long, and the third way she didn't meet at all.

So Jiang Jin chose the second path, taking part in the scientific examination, that is, those who passed the county examination in February, the government examination in April, and the hospital examination, became the Chinese-style scientific examination candidates.

Chinese style students will be sent to county schools or prefectural schools to study, and only those with excellent grades will get a place in the Imperial College.

That is to say, if she wants to enroll in the Imperial College, she needs to get a court case.

Today's Shanju Academy's entrance examination is just the beginning, not even a stepping stone to the threshold of the imperial examination.

Can't lose today.

"Brother Jin has read so many books, let's work hard today." Jiang Weishi held his handkerchief, walking proudly but not shyly, "You must not disappoint everyone's expectations of you."

"Especially your uncle, he had an accident at the project yesterday, so he left in a hurry and didn't forget to ask me to take good care of you."

The word "care" made her bite hard.

It fell into Jiang Jin's ears and turned into a yin and yang, but Jiang Jin was not annoyed.

This aunt is probably angry with her mother's dowry.

After working hard for a long time and suffering a big loss, in the end I wanted to fight for a bunch of "dead things".

But what worries her is whether something happened to her uncle and whether it has something to do with the capital.

unfortunately,

Uncle would not tell her these things.

"With my aunt's good words, my nephew will definitely perform well today."

Jiang Weishi nodded, and waved his hands to the back, and Madam Gu walked forward with the food box, and opened the lid neatly, revealing the neatly stacked Dingsheng cakes inside.

Red, soft, with a scent of glutinous rice.

I just don't know whether it is sticky red bean paste or deadly poison.

"Brother Ling has already used it before leaving the house. We are all in the same family. Auntie and I are not the ones who favor one over the other."

Having said that, it would be impolite for Jiang Jin to refuse.

She raised her eyes to see the red mole on Jiang Wei's eyebrows revealing calculations, but she still accepted it happily.

Accompanied by her sincere thanks, Qing Shan also stepped forward to take the food box.

"Okay, don't miss the hour."

After Jiang Weishi finished speaking, he took Madam Gu into the carriage gracefully.

But no matter how Jiang Jin looked at Nanny Gu, he felt something was wrong.

This person has always been prudent in doing things, and he loves to be the master's idea. He is so taciturn today, I think Jiang Weishi must have confessed something.

"Cousin, this cake was made by my aunt this morning. Her skills are not good, so please bear with me."

Jiang Jin came back to his senses, it turned out that the indescribable exhaustion was due to getting up early and making pastries.

She raised her eyebrows and said, "It's okay, get in the car."

"Cousin first please."

Jiang Ling took a step back, and Jiang Jin stepped on the wooden stool without giving in and got into the carriage.

The inside of the carriage was covered with thick and soft cushions, and the good-smelling soothing incense was lit, and a charcoal brazier was placed in the middle, making the whole space warm.

Jiang Jin couldn't help but "tsk", this was the first time seeing her as a dependent.

Small is smaller.

but!
She is better than her who relies on her legs when she travels on weekdays!

The carriage swayed and set off, and this sense of gap made her feel even more strange.

It's nice to have money.

It's nice to be entitled.

It's not like she struggled even to hold Shu Xiu.

Touching the mat with her hand, it was soft and not prickly, just like her quilt.

Her family used to have clothes of good materials, but they were all old items, and as she grew older, she could no longer wear them.

A Niang simply disassembled all the clothes and spliced ​​them into a quilt cover. Although life was not satisfactory, she was able to sleep comfortably.

And what she was wearing was mostly modified from her father's clothes, and the styles and patterns were all outdated.

Their family's money is spent on food carefully. A Niang thinks that only by eating well can one's mind be good, so she cooks in different ways.

Shanju Academy implements a dormitory system, and there will be two days of rest every week.

If she wasn't at home, A Niang would not even be willing to eat.

It is one thing to bring the matter in the north of the city to the light, but it is also imminent to change the way of operation.

I can't continue to fight around.

She's going to be big.

A few days ago, Qingshan had already sent Qingye to the north of the city, but he didn't know how far he had gone.

Jiang Jin twirled the jade pendant, thinking about something, and arrived at the place without knowing it.

"Ma'am, two young masters, Shanju Academy has arrived."

Jiang Jin lazily opened his eyelids, only to see Jiang Ling closing his eyes as if to cheer himself up, and then opening them brightly.

The two got out of the carriage one by one, and both of them stopped in shock by the scene in front of them.

Shanju Academy, concise and to the point, is a livable academy built in the mountains.

But when I got to the gate and saw the academy surrounded by green mountains and green waters, I realized that the previous explanation was too simple.

The gate of the mountain is in a heavy style, with four big characters "Shanju Academy" written on the plaque in the middle, with beautiful characters, orderly scriptures, and elegant and honest calligraphy style.

Outside the Chuihua Gate are towering ancient trees with dense branches and leaves, which are extremely elegant. After entering the gate, the trunks of forest trees beside the road are also waist-thick. Although it is winter, it is not lonely.

But it was built later.

Originally, Shanju Academy was a free school. It was established in the mountains. Although the scenery is secluded, the terrain is too remote and precipitous, making it difficult to study.

The county gentry moved the new school site to the flat terrain of Zuozhi in order to invite the great Confucian Song Lian out.

It took three years and tens of thousands of taels of silver to build such an academy.

Originally, Song Lian didn't come out of the mountain, but later I don't know what tricks the mountain chief used to invite him out.

So these years.

There are quite a lot of people who take the entrance examination every season.

Most of those who failed the exam, like Jiang Ling, went to a private school first, and came to take part in the quarterly exam when the time came.

Therefore, along the way, many people greeted Jiang Ling and wanted to go together.

But after seeing Jiang Jin beside him, he gave up this idea.

I'm afraid that he will be affected by Jiang Jin's bad luck.

Jiang Jin doesn't care.

Jiang Ling was also unmoved, he didn't think his cousin who was idle all day would pass the exam.

I came here with my cousin today, just like my grandmother said, all my cousins ​​just thought about it.

　Hanging flowers: One of the traditional Chinese ancient building structures, usually suspended at both ends of the lintel without bearing the weight of the beams, the whole is a semi-hanging hanging wooden column composed of hanging columns and hanging flowers.

　　References:
　　"General History of China's Scientific Examination System Ming Dynasty Volume" Introduction P6
　　"Imperial Examination System and "Imperial Examination Science"" Guizhou Education Press 2004 Edition, P85
　　"Records of Ming Taizu"

　　"Ming Hui Code"

　　"Jingyin Wenyuan Pavilion Siku Quanshu"

　　(ps: Usually the vertical flower gate is the second gate in the house, but it is also widely used in palaces, temples and gardens. Friends who are interested can go to the Summer Palace and Beihai, where there are many)
　　
　
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