I'm sure of the prosperous age of Kangxi and Qianlong!

Chapter 391

On September [-]th, the palace examination results were released.

Two hundred tribute scholars, as well as the unsuccessful scholars who had not left the capital and were waiting for the selection of officials by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, gathered one after another to wait for the officials to post the imperial list.

Ruan Fuyue, an international student from Annan who was driven to Nanjing Imperial College by Ruan Fushu, asked the interpreter from Honglu Temple accompanying him: "What are you doing in front of you? Why do so many people suddenly gather?"

Ruan Fuyue was just the concubine of Ruan Phusu. He was not born to his wife and had no inheritance rights.

From this alone, we can see that although Ruan Phuc Su behaved very flatteringly, he still wanted to send his children to study in Nanjing.But the ultimate goal is to let his son act as a hostage for Daming's father.

The interpreter replied: "Your Highness, this is the imperial list that I will post after the imperial examination of the new Ming Dynasty. Those people surrounding are all looking at this year's new scholars."

Ruan Fuyue nodded: "It turns out that His Majesty, the Great Emperor of China, has opened the imperial examination."

Both the Ruan family and the Zheng family had imperial examinations, but the forms of the imperial examinations were different, but the purpose was basically the same, which was to select candidates.Moreover, both sides also copied the Chinese imperial examinations, but only incomplete copies.

Like Prince Ruan, overseas students from North Korea also came out to watch Ming Dynasty’s father’s imperial examination ceremony.

"Is this the imperial examination of the Ming Dynasty?" Those Korean students were very shocked. It was obvious that the imperial examination of the Ming Dynasty was not much different from that of their North Korea, but they could still feel the majesty of it.

Pu Zheng, the youngest son sent by Pu Wenxiu to study, was completely fascinated by the prosperity of Nanjing in just two months.

No, I have to stay, why not go back to North Korea?When he goes back, he will be a concubine and will not be able to inherit the family business at all.

As for how to stay as an overseas student, Pu Zheng already had an idea in mind, that is, to ask the Emperor of China to participate in the next imperial examination of China.

Under the Imperial Ranking, the list of the Third Ranking Scholars was announced first.

Countless scholars thought silently in their hearts: "Don't have me, don't have me!"

This is not a reverse wish, because those who have already won the imperial examination will definitely become Jinshi. This stems from the grievances between the Northern Song Dynasty and Western Xia. Therefore, these people naturally do not want to be admitted to the last imperial examination.

After all, being a Jinshi at the bottom of the list is the lowest in rank.

Liu Tongxun looked around with the same thought. He looked around and found that he didn't see his name. He couldn't help but feel relieved.

While he was relieved, the other scholar candidates were either happy or disappointed.

But soon, Liu Tongxun looked at the list again and found that among the three list of Jinshi, no one was from the north.

Has His Majesty taken action?

In fact, it's really not the case, because half of these candidates answered the questions poorly. Those candidates from the north simply took advantage of the geographical bonus, and at least they were not as bad as the scholars from the south.

To be honest, this is actually a bit unfair.

Then the second list is posted.

There are finally a few candidates from the north in the second list, and there is even a scholar from Henan who is still No. 2 on the second list.

The Henan scholar who ranked second on the second list cried with joy on the spot. His ranking was originally ranked very low, but Zhu Yijiong raised him up.

Don't underestimate the second place in the second list, because there are only three people in the first list, the number one, the second, and the third overall. This is equivalent to the emperor bestowing the fifth place in the country.

The Henan scholar was still crying, but the central officials had already begun to roll the names, and at the same time, they posted the imperial list.

"First place!"

"Tanhua Lang, Gao Dengju, a native of Jishui, Jiangxi!"

Gao Dengju stood in the crowd. Although he was already the top pick in high school, he still had a humble smile on his face, which made people fall in love with him at first sight.

And his identity is also not simple. He is a top student who studied at Bailudong Academy.

Bailudong Academy is one of the four major academies in ancient times, located in Jiujiang. The other three major academies are Yingtian Academy in Guide, Henan, Yuelu Academy in Changsha, Hunan, and Songyang Academy in Kaifeng, Henan.

Of course, these four major academies have now been incorporated into the Ming Dynasty and are not forcibly merged into official schools.It was just requested that new subjects such as calendar calculation, astronomy, maritime country maps, and Western feudal affairs must be added in the future.

But it doesn't matter, even if Zhu Yijiong doesn't say anything, the imperial examination is changing rapidly in the new dynasty, and the four major academies must keep up with the times.

Otherwise, how to maintain the status of the four major academies in the academic circles of the new dynasty?
"Congratulations to Brother Gao! Congratulations to Brother Gao!"

"Everyone rejoices, rejoices!"

Gao Deng was so proud that he kept returning the favor.If he knew that he was originally No. 1 recommended by the cabinet, but was finally kicked to No. 3 by the emperor, he probably wouldn't think so.

At this time, a merchant came forward, grabbed Gao Dengju's sleeve and asked impatiently: "Has Gao Tanhua ever been married?"

Gao Dengju said calmly: "The dog is nearly two years old this year."

Good guy, he even has a son.

The merchant was immediately disappointed, and the rest of the wealthy businessmen who were about to come forward also regretted it and dispersed on their own.

It doesn't matter to Gao Dengju, his family is already a wealthy family in Jishui.Although His Majesty is now splitting up large households, it does not affect his family's wealth, and he also has a wealthy father-in-law.

The father-in-law was a wealthy businessman, and the two families had started a partnership two years ago. They made a lot of money while His Majesty was opening up the sea. He also got married at that time.

"The second best man, Liu Tongxun, is from Zhucheng, Shandong."

The few northern scholars present cheered and cheered. Not only were they northern scholars in the top three, but they were also ranked second in high school.

The group of businessmen who dispersed from Gao Dengju immediately rushed up. Liu Tongxun had already experienced it and said quickly: "Quinzi is six and a half years old this year!"

Fine!Not only did this one have a son, he was also several rounds older than Tan Hualang's.

What happened this year? The second and third place winners in the top [-] were all married.

"The Number One Scholar, Chen Hongmou, is from Lingui, Guangxi."

Chen Hongmou didn't wait for the merchant to change his target, then he said decisively: "I already have a wife and children, you don't need to ask."

After that, he turned around and returned to the inn without going to celebrate with friends.

This year's new top pick, second place pick, and top pick are all in different situations. The top pick, Gao Dengju, was born as a merchant. Although he is rich, he has never been on the stage in previous dynasties. Just by looking at it, you can tell how much Gao Dengju's father hopes that he will get away from being a merchant. identity.

Liu Tongxun, second on the list, comes from a well-established family of officials. His grandfather was a high-ranking official for two generations, and his father Liu became ill due to overwork and died in office. It is not an exaggeration to say that his family background is good, and it is reasonable for him to be in the middle.

Only Chen Hongmou, the number one scholar, came from a real peasant background and could not even afford to take the scientific examination.

It was only through my father-in-law's financial support that I had the money to come to Nanjing.

In another time and space, Chen Hongmou relied on the support of the Xie family in Lingui, and the same is true now. He even married directly into the Xie family to get the full support of his father-in-law to take the exam.

After Chen Hongmou returned to the inn, he closed the door, straightened his clothes, and then kowtowed sincerely in the direction of the Forbidden City: "I thank Your Majesty for your favor. I will dedicate myself to helping Your Majesty Taizong usher in the prosperous era of Han and Tang Dynasties!"

Chen Hongmou was very smart and immediately guessed that he was the number one scholar appointed by the emperor.

Because the articles he wrote were very pragmatic, he even dared to make criticisms and suggestions on the current affairs of the court.

When the Manchu Qing Dynasty first entered the customs, due to food shortages, folk wine making was prohibited. It was not until the Qianlong period that this ban was dissuaded and abolished by ministers.

In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, there was always a shortage of food, so no one cared about drinking.Chen Hongmou started directly from the palace examination this time, believing that the imperial court should relax the control of alcohol in some wealthy provinces, which would also help hide wealth among the people.

Moreover, we should maintain a tolerant attitude toward the private market economy. While protecting the agricultural economy, we should not be too exclusive of the commodity market.

Only when the private market develops can the private economy develop and the people not be so impoverished.

Chen Hongmou was still silent in his room, bowing and swearing oaths, but the downstairs of the inn was already bustling with activity.

The innkeeper had already learned that he had a new top scholar living here, so he used it as a gimmick: "We have a top pick from Wenquxing in our hotel. Anyone who comes to our hotel today to work as a top scholar or stay at the hotel, don't worry too much."

After that, he told the innkeeper: "Quickly, send all the best drinks and food in our hotel to Mr. Zhuangyuan upstairs. Don't wait too long for Master Wenquxing."

As soon as the words were spoken here, many diners crowded the inn.

I didn't give a discount on meals as mentioned by the shopkeeper, I just came here to feel happy.

The imperial examination is not only important to the scholars of the world, but also has a sacred status in the hearts of the common people.

It would be great if Zhu Yijiong could turn the imperial examination from the main official selection system to a kind of official selection system while he was still alive.

　No, no, no, I'm so sleepy that I faint, let's talk about it at night

　　
　
(End of this chapter)