Xiangye

Chapter 96 On the Importance of Networking

Early this morning, people gathered outside the gate of the yamen.

Before Gao Wen got close to him, there was a burst of cheers from the front: "It's a hit."

"bingo."

"bingo."

There are beaming faces all over the eyes.

Infected by their joyful expressions, Gao Wen squeezed his head directly.Looking closely, his name was suddenly placed in the middle, surrounded by other candidates, like stars holding the moon.

It turned out that the Ming Dynasty County Trial List was made in the form of a circle, with No.1 in the middle, and the others were formed according to their rankings, forming large and small circles interlocking, from left to right, shaped like an arrow target, so it was called Call it a round.

This county test, as expected, Gao Wen won the first place.

Satisfied in his heart, he looked at it a few more times, only to realize that something was wrong, how everyone got a share, everyone was hit, no wonder the cheers were so enthusiastic just now.

There is no way, there are too few people who come to take the exam, and there is simply not enough quota.As long as you can enter the examination room, as long as you don't write doggerel on the paper, you can pass the exam. The so-called dishes are all vegetables.

And because there are too few people, it must not look good.Therefore, the name on it was written extremely large, so that it barely filled a list.The character Gao Wen is as big as a cow's egg, and it is dazzling.

For Gao Wen, this exam was like a heavyweight boxing champion Tyson and a group of elementary school students competing on the same stage. It was nothing special to win, but he felt that he was a bit incompetent.

The county test has come to an end at this point, and the next step is the government test.According to the imperial system, generally speaking, the government examinations are held in May of that year. According to the local people's conditions, it can be earlier or later. Anyway, as long as it does not affect the autumn rural examination in Dabi year.

Yesterday Gao Wen asked Duan Linsheng clearly that this year is the year of the Great Competition, the imperial court will open the Enke.In order to make it easier for candidates to study their homework after obtaining the honor of a scholar in the distant college exam, and go to the provincial exam, the government exam and the college exam in this prefecture were moved half a month earlier.That is to say, this year, the government examination in Pingliang Prefecture was brought forward to April [-]th, while the hospital examination was on June [-]st.

This policy introduced by the government cannot be said to be good governance, but Duan Linsheng scoffed at it when he said it.He said that this government office really wanted to make a difference in the imperial examination, but the result was probably to disappoint all the adults.Not to mention the recent scholars, I am afraid that none of the previous scholars who have been in the exam for decades will fail to pass.There is no way, my government's cultural and educational foundation is too weak, and talents are scarce!

If the officials do this, it is useless and futile.

Finally, he smiled and said, "Erzhi, maybe you can try it, maybe you will become the only seedling in my house."

Gao Wen could only say a few words of humility.

The sudden advance of the exam time is a good thing for Gao Wen.Bearing this unwarranted crime on his body, he will be in danger of being arrested every day, and urgently needs a scholar to defend himself.Naturally, it would be the best if you can take the exam for Juren. Juren is a master, and you can step into the ruling class properly. At that time, what can Huang Wei do for me if he is a small boss?
It's mid-February now, and it's still fifty days before the government exam.Gao Wen pondered for a while, and waited in Zhuanglang County for a while.After Shi Xianzhu came back, he took the silver, and then went to other places to find some famous teachers, to strengthen the writing of stereotyped essays, and to learn the scriptures.This time the county examination was also my luck, the questions given by Diaozhi County happened to be a model essay that I remembered, so I just copied it.But in the next exam, if you don't know the questions, you will make a fool of yourself.The county and prefectural examination rooms may not be formal, but once you reach the level of the college examination, it is a serious imperial examination room. People can't completely pin their hopes on the word luck, right?

Before that, Gao Wen had to visit Diaozhi County Xie En, which was also a scholarly rule, and it was regarded as a formal apprenticeship.

Therefore, under the leadership of Duan Linsheng, Gao Wen visited Diaozhi County.

When I went there, the other [-] candidates also entered the county office under the guidance of the guarantor.

The Zhuanglang county government office was dilapidated and small, and the back office was suddenly crowded with people.

Diao Zhixian has a very bad personality. When he saw a group of Chinese-style candidates below, all crooked and out of shape, he felt angry and yelled at everyone. Even though you passed the county test, you can still be regarded as a scholar. .Take the words of the sages as a warning, avoid anxiety and impetuosity, and don't become arrogant just because you have studied for a few years.The ancients said that if you are young, it may not be better if you are older.Fang Zhongyong can learn from the past, and he must not be like him.

Seeing Diao Zhixian's pale face, everyone was so shocked that they were sweating, and retreated obediently.Most of the students in the county examination were boys, and Fang Zhongyong was a good example to compare with. However, there were two old men with white hair and beards among the candidates.

After losing his temper and dismissing all the candidates, Diao Zhixian called Gao Wen in.

At this time, the old man changed into another look, with a smile on his face and a cheerful expression on his face. Not only did he say a lot of words of encouragement, he even made an exception and asked the yamen servant to bring Gao Wen and Duan Linsheng a cup of tea each.

He said again: "Erzhi, your article is passable, and there is a southeast charm in the lines, which is rare in this bitter cold place in the northwest, but I don't know what your plan is next?"

While speaking, a pair of mung bean small eyes looked over with sparkle.

Gao Wen knew that Diao Hualong was asking about the government examination, and replied: "Students have been studying for many years, and they originally wanted to take the imperial examination. Naturally, they have to try the government examination in April."

Duan Linsheng next to him interjected: "You don't have to worry about the county lord, Er Zhi's stereotyped writing has already been accomplished, and the government examination should not be a problem."

Gao Wen hurriedly put on a look of embarrassment: "Mr. Duan is absurd. The student's art is only three or two years old, and he has not yet touched the threshold of stereotyped writing. How dare he boast that the government will pass the test?"

Duan Linsheng said with a smile: "You are too modest. It is good for this person to be modest, but he cannot be discouraged by it."

Diao Zhixian pondered for a moment, snorted, and said: "What is a mere government examination? I have already ordered someone to send a copy of Er Zhi's paper to the prefect. If the prefect is not blind, Naturally know the beauty of it."

Duan Linsheng suddenly realized: "The county lord is trying to imitate the sages of the Tang Dynasty to record the past."

"Of course." Diao Zhixian nodded slightly.

Duan Linsheng said: "The county lord's move is naturally very good."

Diao Zhixian: "Talents are rare. Erzhi, take the test well, and then get a first name in the government test. In the future, this boy's small three yuan in the test can still be won. Don't let me down."

Then, the two of them smiled, so Gao Wen couldn't figure it out, and it took a long time to realize that this was Diaozhi County's greeting to the Pingliang magistrate in advance.

The so-called running volume is the unspoken rule of the imperial examination in Tang Dynasty.Candidates will write their favorite poems and essays on the roll before the imperial examination, and run under the door of Chang'an Gongqing doctor to gain fame.

Once the reputation is established, the next thing after entering the examination room becomes simple.

The imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty were not ambiguous, and the examiners knew who the papers belonged to when they judged the papers. Therefore, whoever had a better reputation would take advantage.Just imagine, in the examination room, the papers of Li Bai and an ordinary scholar were placed on the table at the same time. There was basically no suspense about who the examiner would admit in the end. necessary trouble.

In the Ming Dynasty imperial examination for children, the county and government examinations were very informal and unambiguous. The person who wrote the questions and the chief examiner was the local Zhengyin official, and he could mark the papers on the spot and directly decide whether to admit or not.

If he likes you, he will let you pass even if your article is stinky.Otherwise, even if you are Tang Bohu and Xu Wenchang, sorry, come back next year!

It seems that the magistrate of Diao County greeted the prefect of Pingliang Prefecture in advance and asked him to let him go.From this point of view, the government test has passed.

The reason why Diao Zhixian did this was because Gao Wen's stereotyped essays were really good, and he might not have had his own little calculations: Gao Wenpu, as soon as he made his debut, was rushing to be a scholar, to be promoted, and even to be a Jinshi.Pingliang Mansion and Zhuanglang County haven't produced any outstanding talents for many years. If Gao Wen can pass three tests in a row this year to be a scholar, or even win a Juren, it will be a real achievement for Diao Zhi County.

This incident also made Gao Wen's heart tremble: In this feudal society, no matter what you do, there must be someone in a key position!It is not a lie that people make things happen.

Just imagine, if this Diaozhi County is not eager to show in culture and education, maybe he thinks he is not pleasing to the eye and misses me Gao Wen.Even if I copy the number one scholar paper in the examination room, if people say I won’t take it, what can I do as a little boy?

Moreover, under normal circumstances, a county magistrate can serve two terms and six years in one place no matter what.If he wants to punish a scholar, as long as he is willing, you don't even think about passing the county test within six years.

The reason why I, Gao Wen, was able to pass the county examination, and even the future government examination, was entirely because of Diao Zhixian's support.Just because his article is considered good, it can add credit to his face.Just because I know a seventh-rank sesame official, there are so many conveniences.If you can get to know more important people in the future, but you don't know what it will be like?
Thinking of this verse, Gao Wen felt lucky on the one hand, and chilled on the other.

In this ancient time with strict hierarchy, it is really important to have the right to have connections!

In fact, not to mention ancient times, modern society is not the same.

In any circle and any unit in modern society, not everything happens because of people.Of course, you need to be hardworking yourself to forge iron. You must first have real skills to make others think it is valuable.In the end, you yourself become a strength that others can lean on.

However, compared with modern society, this law was more naked and cruel in ancient times.

The so-called **** and small three yuan are a term in the examination room. **** is the first place in the provincial examination, general examination, and palace examination; Xiao Sanyuan is the first place in the county examination, government examination, and yard examination in the boy's examination.

Seeing Diao Zhixian's eager eyes, Gao Wen knew that this was not the time to be humble.Modesty certainly makes people progress, but now he is in a difficult situation and urgently needs a strong backer.At this time, you must show your own strength, and immediately said proudly: "Don't worry, the county lord, don't dare to say anything else, the students are still [-] to [-]% sure of winning the first place in three rounds."

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"Mr. Gao, you are back. Mr. Shi is waiting for you in the room!" After returning to the inn, Xiao Er greeted him with a smile.

"Ah, Shi Linsheng is back?" Gao Wen couldn't believe his ears.

After returning from Diaozhi County that day, Gao Wen got an appointment with Duan Linsheng, went out for more than ten days, toured several surrounding counties, made friends with some decent scholars in Pingliang Prefecture, and discussed stereotyped art , ready to meet the future boys try.

Although Gao Wen was full of No. [-] stereotyped essays, he still didn't know much about this style of writing, but this was also a rare opportunity to learn, and he felt that his writing of classics and classical Chinese still needed to improve.

To learn this kind of thing, you have to get in touch with the best people so that you can improve.Besides, in the gathering of literati, the famous and famous are the hosts, and it is not the turn of Gao Wen, a little-known boy, who is happy to have free room and board.

Excited to come back, but heard such news.

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