Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 118 Entering Daming Palace for the first time

The excitement in Osmanthus Alley lasted for the whole day, and at dusk, all the congratulatory crowds dispersed.

Jia Qiong rode out at night and came to Wansong Hall.

He came here not only to congratulate the students who passed the exam, but more importantly, to say goodbye to the students who failed the exam.

Because the examination will be reopened this time, the palace examination will be held in three days, so time is very tight.

In the past two days, Jia Qiong has to pay a visit to his master, go to the Imperial Academy to pick up tribute uniforms, and learn the etiquette of imperial examinations. He probably won't have time to see off his classmates.

The next day, Jia Qiong and a group of classmates made an appointment to visit the teacher.

Master and disciple were one of the closest alliances in ancient official circles.

Under normal circumstances, the teacher will support the disciples as much as possible, and the disciples will also be the strong supporters of the teacher.

Many children from poor families who have no one in the court are in great need of this kind of support and help from their masters.

Therefore, it has become a common tradition to visit the master after the examination.

Jia Qiong doesn't care about this. He has no shortage of backers in the court.

Moreover, he is quite familiar with the chief examiner, deputy chief examiner, and room master in this examination, so it doesn't make any difference whether he wants to or not.

Jia Qiong and his party of more than 20 people first came to the door of Sheng Shangshu Mansion and handed over the greeting card.

Menzi knew that this was a tribute student who came to pay a visit to the teacher, but he was a bit dumbfounded when so many people came.

The doorman asked them to wait at the door for a while. He went in and announced, and then led everyone in.

Sheng Jiabin was sitting in the living room wearing regular clothes. When he saw Jia Qiong leading a large group of people in, he couldn't help but smile.

Jia Qiong led everyone to salute: "Students pay homage to the Master."

Sheng Jianbin smiled and said: "Haha, there are so many of you here, I don't have so much tea to entertain you here."

Jia Qiong smiled and said, "I'm here to listen to Master's teachings. It doesn't matter if we have tea or not.

These are my classmates. Let me introduce them to you, Master.

This is Zhou Xi, Zhou Zhongfang, new this year.

......"

After hearing what he said, Sheng Binbin nodded and said with a smile: "Wansong Academy has really produced a lot of talents in recent years.

You are all young talents. From now on, you should support each other and work together in national affairs.

I will be retiring this year, so I'm afraid I won't be able to help you much. The title of this teacher is somewhat unworthy of the name. "

Jia Qiong said: "Master's reputation is more important than anything in the world. He is a role model for us, so he can naturally be our teacher."

Sheng Jianbin smiled and said: "Okay, I don't need you to flatter me. When it comes to fame, who can compare with me.

Today I would like to warn you, although you are classmates and in the same year, in the future you must not gather in groups like today.

After you become a Jinshi, you will be no better than you were when you were a student. This will easily arouse criticism and accuse you of forming cliques for personal gain. "

"Yes, I'll wait to be taught."

Visiting Wan Sheng's guests and then visiting Wang Yu. This is Jia Qiong's in-law's family, and it's not much different from going back to his own home.

Wang Yuliu and the others had a meal and encouraged them a lot.

Wang Yu is now the right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and half of the future and destiny of these newly promoted tributes is in his hands.

Jia Qiong's classmates have this kind of relationship, so they are naturally more likely to get good jobs during the official selection, which makes them even more excited.

Jia Qiong not only recognized them spiritually, but also brought them huge help in reality.

This will surely unite his classmates closely around Jia Qiong and form an unbreakable alliance.

Afterwards, everyone visited the imperial master separately, and the next day they went to the Imperial College to learn the etiquette of imperial examinations and received tribute uniforms.

On March [-]th, the sky was dim.

More than two hundred students, wearing brand-new tribute uniforms, lined up in front of Zhengyang Gate under the guidance of officials from Honglu Temple.

As a Huiyuan, Jia Qiong naturally ranked first. Han Wei and Jiang Wuji were on the left and right, and the remaining 200 people lined up behind the three to form three columns.

"Everyone, please remain solemn and solemn after entering the palace, do not make any noise, and do not look around."

The official of Honglu Temple gave the final instructions and made a gesture of invitation to Jia Qiong.

Jia Qiong nodded and walked into Daming Palace through the auxiliary gate of Zhengyang Gate first.

This was the first time he entered the center of power of this era. The majestic Daming Palace was very different from the Forbidden City he visited in later generations.

This is an orthodox Han royal court, with thousands of years of historical accumulation flowing everywhere.

It has the ruggedness of the Han Dynasty, the magnificence of the Tang Dynasty, and the heroism and elegance of the Song Dynasty.Like a long river spanning a thousand years, it directly hit Jia Qiong's heart and made his blood boil.

Walk along the imperial road lined with imperial guards, passing Qipan Street, Imperial Bridge, and Chengtian Gate.

Entering Fengtianmen, a huge square surrounded by white jade railings comes into view.

At the end of the square, on three floors with 39 white marble steps, a majestic and magnificent palace stands towering.

Seeing this shocking scene for the first time, all the tributes felt their hearts surging, and they couldn't help but feel a deep awe of the imperial power.

Fengtian Hall is located on the central axis of the palace and is the first of the three outer halls.

When we caught up with the imperial meeting, because there were too many people, the court meeting was held in the square in front of the hall. Today's imperial examination was also held in the square outside Fengtian Hall.

At this time, Emperor Longqing was sitting on the dragon chair placed on the first floor of Lord Dan. Standing beside him were ten important ministers of the court.

They were all senior officials of second rank or above wearing red robes, either the cabinet elder or the minister. In the middle were Zhang Chunyang and Li Shirui, who were wearing python robes. These people were the examiners of the palace examination.

The square was now densely packed with rows of low tables, with pens, ink, paper and inkstones placed on the tables, and yellow futons placed in front of the tables.

"New Kogonshi enters!"

At the eunuch's summons, Jia Qiong walked into the square under the guidance of the etiquette officer, walked to the frontmost examination table and stood there.

After everyone entered and stood up, as the eunuch said "kneel down", more than 200 scholars knelt down on the ground and shouted long live the mountain.

"Flat body."

The majestic voice of Emperor Longqing came. After thanking everyone, everyone stood up and bent down to listen to the instructions.

During the palace examination, the emperor asked questions in front of the audience, and the candidates wrote essays as ministers to answer the questions. Therefore, the strategy for the palace examination was also called Ce Wen, or asking questions correctly.

I only heard Emperor Longqing say: "Since the emperors in the past created Pi Tu (meaning grand plan), they must have made plans to achieve long-term peace and stability.

The traces of Xia, Shang and Zhou can be seen in the classics, and the events of Han, Tang and Song can be found in history.

I want to know the details of its discipline, structure, and system's gains and losses.

When the kings of the next generation want to maintain their prosperity and advance to the throne, they must abide by the old scriptures and use them accordingly.

It may last for a long time, and if it cannot be done impartially, it will also promote its stagnation and make up for its shortcomings, hoping that the people will be benefited by the previous kings, such as Xia Qi, Shang Zong, and Zhou Xuan.

And were there any kings in the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties who were capable of being concubines?I want to find out if he has worked hard and made great achievements, and his achievements can be said to be real.

If you do not follow the past, there is no way to prove the present. However, it is not good to just talk about people in the past without looking at the urgent matters of the present.

In the past, my Taizu, Emperor Gao, unified the world, established a constitutional system, and worshiped him forever.

Emperors Taizong and Sejong worked hard to strengthen the foundation of our country.

My father established the two capitals, made great plans, and had a bright future.

The sages succeeded each other, and Yilong continued to describe it. It has been one hundred and ten years since Xihao's reign.

However, when the treatment is extreme and relaxed, the rationale becomes natural.

How can we just inherit the good laws and good intentions of our ancestors without any harm?

I practice boxing with the Patriarch in mind. I want to serve hundreds of officials inside and outside, work together with common people, be grateful for my hard work, abide by my husband's teachings and practice it prudently, and do not indulge in the argument of being ungrateful, neglecting, and maintaining the name.

Officials are expected to perform their duties well, the people are safe and their jobs are secure, China respects and the foreigners obey, and good fortune and good fortune come from time to time, there must be a way.

All of you are students who study the past and understand the present, and who are determined to apply it to the world. Each of you will speak directly to the answer without hiding anything. I will personally read your works in order to seek good methods. "

After Emperor Longqing finished speaking, all the students bowed their heads and replied: "I obey the decree."

Then they all knelt down on the futon and began to formally answer questions.

The weather is nice today, with warm sunshine and gentle breeze.

If it rains, they will have to do the questions in the corridor outside Fengtian Hall.

Although there is only one question in the palace examination, the examination lasts for a whole day, which is to give students enough time to express their opinions freely.

Pens, inks, papers and inkstones have been placed on the desk. These are the best royal tributes. Candidates can take them home after the exam and store them as family heirlooms.

There was plenty of time. After sitting down, Jia Qiong closed her eyes and meditated, thinking about how to answer.

Emperor Longqing was high above Danbi and could clearly see all the candidates.

He took a deep look at Jia Qiong. This young boy from six years ago was almost unrecognizable to him now.

With his extraordinary bravery and calm demeanor, there is really nothing wrong with him.

Emperor Longqing nodded secretly, thinking that such a young talent would not be considered an insult to my daughter.

　Can you guys give me some advice on what arrangements should be made for Jia Qiong’s first official?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)