The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 537 Examination Release List [4000 words two in one chapter]

Xie Shen really enjoyed this feeling.It is important to know that the chief examiner of the examination has full authority to decide the ranking of the candidates.And when it came to the palace examination, the chief examiner became His Majesty the Emperor, and a cabinet scholar like Xie Shen could only be called an examiner.

There is a difference of one word, but the power is worlds apart.

A dozen or so examiners jointly discussed a list of the top ten and handed it to His Majesty the Emperor for ranking. The specific ranking depends entirely on his preferences.

"Well, let's select this person for this meeting. The rest of the excellent articles will also be brought together, and I will select the top ten."

Although the ranking in the general examination is not as critical as the imperial examination, and does not directly determine the ranking of Jinshi, it is still an honor anyway.

In case you don't do well in the imperial examination and get a top three Jinshi, you can brag if you rank high in the examination, otherwise you may not even be able to lift your head in front of the same year.

Gu Dingchen handed over a dozen excellent papers to Xie Shen, and said respectfully: "Mr. Xiao Ge, these are all outstanding papers in this test, please take a look."

Xie Shen unfolded the papers one by one. Although it was not as amazing as the one just now, it still had something to say and was very exciting.

He ranked the rankings and said with a faint smile: "Everyone has worked hard. After the ranking is released, I will invite Your Majesty to reward you."

"Thank you, Mr. Xiaoge."

Everyone shouted together.

Xie Shen turned to Gu Dingchen and said, "Jiuhe, follow me out for a walk."

"The subordinate obeys the order."

Gu Dingchen said respectfully.

The two left the office one after another, and Xie Shen asked: "Jiu He has been working hard on grading the examination papers this time. It is thanks to you and Jiu He that the grading can be so smooth. I will now invite Your Majesty to promote you." You are the right servant of the Ministry of Rites."

Gu Dingchen was overjoyed when he heard the words.

The Ministry of Rites is the place he has always wanted to go, but he has no one in the court. Although he was born in the Imperial Academy, he has been in the Eastern Palace for several years and has no hope of promotion.

In this trial, he tried his best to express himself, showing his value as much as possible without affecting Xie Shen's authority.Now that Mr. Xiaoge saw his hard work and ability and finally decided to promote him, how could Gu Dingchen not like it.

What scholars in Ming Dynasty yearn for is power after all, and the Six Departments are the most important among all the yamen.Although the Ministry of Rites is not as powerful as the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Households, it is worse than Qinggui.If you want to enter the cabinet, a layer of gold plating in the Ministry of Rites is an essential process.

Taking ten thousand steps back, even if Gu Dingchen could not join the cabinet in the end, it would be an extremely honorable thing to be the minister of the Ministry of Rites.What's more, it is not impossible for the minister of the Ministry of Rites to make up for the Shangshu. The second rank of the official residence is simply Gu Dingchen's dream.

"The lower officials only do their best to serve the court, and dare not speak of merit."

Although Gu Dingchen was already happy in his heart, he couldn't say it out.As a literati, you still have to be reserved.It’s not okay to eat too ugly.

"Jiuhe's words are wrong. Meritorious service is meritorious service. His Majesty always distinguishes between rewards and punishments."

After a short pause, Xie Shen continued: "Jiuhe, you are from the Hanlin Academy, and you have been in the East Palace. It is enough qualifications to be the right servant of the Ministry of Rites. If anyone doubts it, you can ask him to come to me. .”

This half-joking way of speaking actually amused Gu Dingchen.

"Xiao Ge is always funny. If you don't agree, you will be ignorant."

It's never been easier for smart people to talk to each other.

Knowing that Xie Shen was determined to praise him, Gu Dingchen couldn't help feeling grateful.

"Work hard, Daming needs a pillar like you."

Xie Shen patted Gu Dingchen on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I am waiting for you to share your worries, don't make me wait too long."

Xie Shen's meaningful words made Gu Dingchen's heart surge.

Could it be that Mr. Xiaoge is implying that he will be recommended to join the cabinet in the future?
If this is the case, Gu Dingchen will really be on his way to success.

In the Ming Dynasty, there was a rule that non-Hanlin scholars were not allowed to enter the cabinet. Gu Dingchen was the number one scholar, and when he became an official, he was awarded the Imperial Academy to edit and write. Naturally, there was no problem with the hardware conditions.

But there are many people who meet the hardware requirements, but there are only a few positions in the cabinet, and most of them are occupied by old guys.

It is absolutely impossible for a newcomer like Gu Dingchen to take the lead without the support of noble people.

Xie Shen treated him so sincerely that Gu Dingchen didn't know how to express it, he just thought that this life was sold to Elder Xiaoge.

"I still have some business to deal with. I'm going back to the cabinet first. Jiuhe, you should go back too. List all the rankings, and the rankings will be released in the future."

"The subordinate obeys the order."

Gu Dingchen saluted Xie Shen deeply, and watched Xie Shen leave the Ministry of Rites.

Two days later, the exam will be officially released.

Candidates gathered outside the tribute courtyard, pushing forward desperately.

Those who are on the list are cheering and carnival, while those who are not on the list are dejected.

But compared to the three-year regular exam, Enkeben is an extra opportunity.Therefore, even if you fail the ranking, it is not so difficult to accept.

Tang Yin, like a group of candidates, desperately squeezed his way out of the crowd, finally reached the front row and was almost squeezed out by a big fat man.

Tiptoeing to glance, Tang Yin actually saw his name at the first place in the first row.

He rubbed his eyes and took a closer look, he was indeed right!
Although Tang Yin was very confident, he was still ecstatic when he really won the Huiyuan.

Tang Yin's road to the imperial examination was extremely difficult, and it is not easy to get to this step.

Now that Huiyuan passed the exam to prove that his hard work these years has not been in vain, God is still open.

"Congratulations, Bohu!"

"congratulations!"

"Tang Huiyuan has a treat today. Let's go to Fengxianju!"

Several scholars who rushed to take the exam from Suzhou together with Tang Yin all congratulated Tang Yin high school Huiyuan.

Tang Yin bowed his hands and returned the salute one by one, not to mention how happy he was.

Sometimes what people are looking for in life is a sense of identity. For scholars, the best way to obtain a sense of identity is the imperial examination.

If there is no result in the imperial examination, what is the use of writing more poems?Useless except for the false name of a wit!
"Which one is Xinke Huiyuan, Tang Yin Tang Bohu of Suzhou Prefecture?"

Beside the imperial list, a scribe scanned the crowd and asked eagerly.

"It's next."

Tang Yin cleared his throat and took a step forward.

"Tang Huiyuan, please follow the younger one. According to the rules, Tang Huiyuan should go to the Ministry of Rites to thank the examiner."

"As it should be."

Tang Yin nodded and said softly.

Everyone cast envious eyes on Tang Yin.

Although the ranking in the general examination is not equal to the final ranking in the palace examination, it is at least a great honor.

Speaking out, isn't Lao Tzu extremely cool?
From the Gongyuan to the Ministry of Rites, you have to go through the entire capital.

Fortunately, the official prepared a horse for Tang Yin, otherwise he would have to walk for half a day.

Tang Yin came to the gate of the Ritual Department, got off his horse under the service of the gate officer, and got a red flower on his chest before he stepped into the Ritual Department refreshed.

According to the old system of the Ming Dynasty, there is a Qionglin Banquet after the Palace Examination, which is similar to the Luming Banquet after the Township Examination, so that candidates can completely relax and revel.

But now is clearly not the time to party.

Although the end of the general examination is equivalent to passing the Jinshi examination, but after all, there is still a symbolic palace examination, so we must revel in advance without giving the emperor face, right?

Although carnival is not allowed, it is reasonable to meet the chief examiner.

After all, after this test, all successful candidates will be the students of the chief examiner.

In the Ming Dynasty, the relationship between the seat teacher and the Xinke Jinshi was very special, and it ran through the official career.

Tang Yin is Huiyuan, so naturally he must meet the chief examiner.

To Tang Yin's surprise, there were no candidates from other high schools in the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

This is a bit strange, just when Tang Yin stopped in doubt, the clerk explained with a smile: "Don't be offended by Tang Huiyuan, Xiaoge is always afraid that too many candidates will visit and affect their preparation, so I only ask you to represent They're gone."

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Tang Yin almost spat out a mouthful of old blood when he heard this.

Xie Shen really thinks about candidates.But in this way, Tang Yin's pleasure decreased a lot.After all, the joy of high school should be magnified by the compliments of the same year.

As the clerk walked around the screen wall and came to a low office, Tang Yin took a deep breath.

Isn't Xie Shen standing in front of him?
It wasn't like this when the two of them met at the Canglang Pavilion in Suzhou.At that time, he only thought that Xie Shen was an idle literati with a bookish air.

And the person in front of him is obviously a big man who has been tempered in the officialdom.

"Students meet their teachers."

Although Tang Yin felt a little awkward, he gave Xie Shen a deep salute as a matter of courtesy.

Xie Shen nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "I have read Tang Huiyuan's article and all the fellow examiners, and it is indeed penetrating. You deserve the name of being the test leader."

Xie Shen didn't know that Tang Yin wrote the article when he first saw it, but he was also very surprised when he learned the news later.

After all, Tang Yin has been reckless for many years, and he has returned to his peak state in just over half a year after reading the book. This talent is really terrifying.

No wonder some people are born for the imperial examination, and they can be admitted to the imperial court by writing casually.And some people spend their whole life as a scholar at most, the gap is really too big.

"Thank you, Master, for boasting."

Gu Dingchen next to Xie Shenchong nodded and said: "This is the deputy examiner Gu Dingchen, Mr. Gu, you have also seen it."

"The student has met the teacher."

Tang Yin turned around slightly, also saluting Gu Dingchen.It's just that this time the title has changed from mentor to teacher.

After all, there is only one mentor, but there can be many teachers.

From the enlightened teacher to the professional teacher who teaches, there are countless.

"Well, your article is very interesting. I hope you will not forget your original intention and serve the court."

Gu Dingchen made up his rhetoric, he could not speak too forcefully, otherwise he would steal the limelight from the chief examiner Xie Shen.But it can't be too vague, which will obviously lose the aura.

After all, the assistant examiner is a figure second only to the chief examiner, if it is like a vase, it will make people laugh out loud.

"Thank you teacher."

Although Tang Yin was a few years older than Gu Dingchen, but in terms of official qualifications, he was a real junior, so there was nothing wrong with being respectful.

Xie Shen and Gu Dingchen said a few more words of persuasion and left the Ministry of Rites. Tang Yin went on to meet with the examiners one by one.

The fellow examiners are examiners, although Tang Yin's papers were read by Gu Dingchen and Xie Shen, but he didn't know about it, so he gave a big gift to the fellow examiners.

In fact, he really wanted to catch up and chat with Xie Shen.The two haven't had a good get together for more than half a year since their farewell in Suzhou.

But he knew it wasn't feasible.

After all, Xie Shen is the chief examiner, if someone who is interested finds out that they have a good personal relationship, it may cause Xie Shen a lot of trouble.

It's better to wait until the palace test is over before going to meet Xie Shen.At that time, all the dust has settled, even if someone wants to gossip, they will not be able to open their mouths.

After finishing apprenticeship, Tang Yin returned to the Suzhou Guild Hall contentedly.

At this time, the gate of the Suzhou Guild Hall was already crowded with fellow scholars waiting for it.

Tang Yin wins Huiyuan and fights for Suzhou. The bad breath suppressed by Ji'an and Shaoxing for decades can finally come out.

"Bohu is back, Bohu is back!"

"Tang Huiyuan, you must win the No. [-] prize again. In this way, we in Suzhou will also have a third prize."

Tang Yin used to be Xie Yuan from Nanzhili, but later he was dismissed because of his involvement in a fraud case in the examination room, so the title of Xie Yuan was naturally removed.

But last year, the Son of Heaven restored Tang Yin's fame as a Juren. In theory, there is nothing wrong with calling Tang Yin Tang Jieyuan.

Now this title can be changed again, Tang Huiyuan, um, seems to be more popular than Tang Jieyuan.

"The old man is really happy for Bohu."

Jia He smiled while stroking his beard.

It turned out that Tang Yin's nephew Liu Hu stole the manuscript, which made Jia He feel very bad.But now the haze has been swept away.

Who else would pay attention to such a trivial matter as Tang Yin's theft?All eyes were on Tang Yin High School Huiyuan.

That was a great joy for all scholars in Suzhou, and the Suzhou Guild Hall would follow suit.

In the future, it will be said that the house Tang Huiyuan lived in must be three times the price, no, it is ten times the price!
Tang Yin was naturally in a very good mood, he cupped his hands at Jia He and said, "Thank you Brother Hui Ning, thanks to Brother Hui Ning for taking care of Tang when he first came to the capital."

Jia and Le blossomed with these words.

Well, he, Jia He, did not misunderstand the person, Tang Yin is not a person who does not know how to be grateful.

"Come, come, our elders in Suzhou have prepared a celebration banquet for you, so let's not get drunk tonight!"

As the oldest person in the Suzhou Guild Hall, Jia Helai's words are naturally perfect.

Tang Yin was a little surprised.

"Tang Mou appreciates the kindness of everyone, so the banquet is unnecessary, right?"

"Bohu, what are you talking about. Winning Huiyuan is a great thing, how can you not celebrate?"

Jia He took a step forward, warmly took Tang Yin's hand, and strode inside.

"The imperial court does not host banquets, but fellow countrymen will host them for you!"

Tang Yin knew that he couldn't evade, so he gritted his teeth and agreed: "Since that's the case, Tang Mou would rather be respectful than obedient."

But he said in his heart that he must not get drunk and act ugly.

Tang Yin was the biggest protagonist of this celebration banquet. During the banquet, all the talents in Wuzhong toasted to Tang Yin one after another. Tang Yin actually drank them one by one. After a dozen or so glasses, his eyes blurred and he was full of drunkenness.

To be happy in life is to be happy, don't let the golden cup be empty to the moon.The ancients did not deceive me with sincerity, and did not deceive me with sincerity!
(End of this chapter)