The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 336 Don't look at the monk's face, look at the Buddha's face

"Wang Steward, you go back first. I will set off to take the provincial examination tomorrow, but we will go to the Xiangzhou Mansion together!"

After Zhao Gou gave an order, Steward Wang turned around and left. Instead of returning directly to Xiangzhou Mansion, he went to live in an inn not far from the academy, and set off together tomorrow.

The next day, Dean Han, the teachers and students of the academy all gathered at the school grounds, and they all saw Zhao Gou, Shao Jun and others off.The destination of this trip is Xiangzhou Prefecture. Some people are happy and some are sad. Those who have obtained the qualifications of the rural examination are very happy, and the students who have not obtained the qualifications are sad.

"Here, I wish you all the success of juren as soon as possible. Only after you have obtained the honor of juren can you participate in the examination, and it will be even more extraordinary at that time. Since then, you have officially left the academy, and it is up to you to become a dragon or become a worm. Remember not to act recklessly, nor to harm one party, wasting my teaching."

Everyone replied in unison: "Students, keep this in mind!"

Then, Dean Han gave a few more instructions, and then let Zhao Gou, Shao Jun and others leave.

"Dean, how many people do you think will win this tribute?" The gentleman of the college watched everyone leave, as if thinking of himself in the past, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Xianggong" is also the provincial examination, but the name is different. Generally speaking, people who have achieved fame say "Xianggong", and "Xiangsi" is a simple term.However, according to the imperial examination system of the Song Dynasty, "Xianggong" should be the main name, which is also the most appropriate name.

Dean Han smiled: "Xiang Gong is relying on their strength and the ability to adapt on the spot. If the quality of the heart is not high, I am afraid that I will be a little stunned when I see such a scene. I am afraid that I will lose my standard. As for Whoever gets the fame of juren, everything depends on themselves."

Seeing that the dean didn't want to say more, everyone shut up wisely.

Although Dean Han didn't say yes, he already had the answer in his heart.At the same time, Han Jiayan quietly walked behind him, walking side by side with him, and said in a low voice: "I'm afraid in my heart, I am sure that he will get fame, but others may not?"

Dean Han was taken aback when he heard Han Jiayan's voice, and said with a smile, "That's true!"

"Could it be that my uncle knows who is here to supervise the tribute from the court?" Han Jiayan and Han Ming are both members of the same family, the difference between offshoots and direct descendants, while Han Ming is of the same generation as his father, even though they are almost the same age, Still respectfully call 'Uncle'.

Han Ming shook his head and said, "How do I know this!"

"Uncle, won't you take part in the invigilation exam?" In previous years, Han Ming, Han Jiayan and others would go to Xiangzhou Mansion to participate in the invigilation exam at this time.But this year, Han Jiayan refused because of other things. He thought Han Ming would agree, but he didn't agree depending on the situation.

"I'm old, I traveled a long distance, and my schedule was delayed, so I declined!" Han Ming sighed. He has been feeling unwell these days, otherwise he must be one of the invigilators.

Since the rural examinations are conducted by local people in various states and governments, and local officials and squires are prevented from colluding with each other, the chief examiners are dispatched by the imperial court, and then local state officials or squires form temporary institutions to conduct the examinations.

The Han family in Xiangzhou has long been famous. No matter which official the imperial court sends to supervise, they will invite the children of the Han family to go, sometimes one or two people, sometimes three or five people, to assist and guide students to take exams, invigilate exams and other duties.

Due to his special status, Han Jiayan is invited to be on the list every year, while the others depend on the situation.Neither Han Jiayan nor Han Ming participated in this year's rural examination, which is unbelievable for a big family like the Han family, but it is reasonable.

If the Han family participated in the event every year, it is likely that all the children of the Xiangzhou prefecture's rural examination came out of the Han family, which made the head of the Han family a little scared, so they ordered that all children of the direct line were not allowed to participate, so Han Jiayan did not agree, and excused himself.

"Uncle, my nephew thought he wouldn't be able to get Jie Yuan in high school, but it would be an easy job for me to win!" Han Jiayan said solemnly.

Han Ming asked in surprise, "What do you mean by that?"

"Although this college examination is an entry level, you can take the rural examination if you pass it, and you will be disqualified if you stay in place." Han Jiayan said, "Many people are struggling to get the name of Jieyuan, but the rural examination It’s one in a thousand, and the further back the more competitive it will be.”

"Given his temperament, I'm afraid he is unwilling to do this. Presumably he will surrender to Xian. I have also read his Dade papers for this rural examination. His unique insights can be regarded as a good article, but his His temperament is too loose, and he doesn't follow the rules, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape their eyes."

"From the way they examine the examination papers, they probably don't like it, and they say he's a yellow-haired kid, with a serious tone." Han Jiayan paused for a moment, frowned and said, "I don't know if it's my illusion, or he did it on purpose. I always feel that he is unwilling to continue walking, as if he wants to leave at any time."

Immediately, Han Ming was also shocked, "Sixth Lord, do you feel the same way?"

"Why are you too?"

Han Jiayan stared at Han Ming dumbfounded. They looked at each other, and both of them saw something incredible. Both of them had the same intuition, which meant that they were still a little uncertain before, but now they were finally sure. They thought that Zhao Gou would not be there. Xiwen Nongmo has gone too far on this road.

Therefore, Han Jiayan and Han Ming testified to each other and discovered that there were many coincidences.No matter Zhao Gou's momentum or behavior, he is not like the modesty and courtesy of a literati, nor is he like the refined scholar who loves mountains and rivers.

From Zhao Gou's behavior, as well as his words, one can see an obscure and unpredictable aura that has been hidden all the time. This kind of temperament is more like that of a general. There is not much concern, as if everything is revealed so inadvertently, it doesn't seem like it was done deliberately.

Han Jiayan smiled wryly, "It's not a coincidence that so many coincidences add up. It seems that he really won't be able to walk this road for long!"

Han Ming nodded in agreement, and then thought: "Zhao Weiguo, defending the family and the country; when I first heard this name, I was a little surprised. Letter of recommendation, so there is no doubt."

"A letter of recommendation?" Han Jiayan echoed, and said, "If it's a letter of recommendation from an ordinary person, I'm afraid my uncle won't agree to it. I think this person must have an extraordinary status!"

"That's right!" Han Ming's spirit was shaken, and he replied respectfully: "This person is Lord Qingtian of the Great Song Dynasty today. , that’s why I agreed.”

"That person is Pan Lianggui, Minister of Rites?" Han Jiayan exclaimed.

Han Ming smiled and said, "It's Master Pan!"

"No wonder!" Han Jiayan lowered his head and pondered, only then did he understand why Zhao Gou was able to enter the academy halfway even though he was not a local. It turned out that he got a letter of recommendation from Pan Lianggui. I can understand it too.

"Let's go!" Han Ming saw that he bowed his head and said nothing, so he patted Han Jiayan to bring him back to his senses, and said with a smile, "It's time to go back, we as academics still have things to do, we should go back to the academy .As for them, everything depends on themselves, and there is nothing we can do to help them. This is not a child's play for the imperial examination. You can tell if it is a dragon or a worm once you try it!"

"It's all up to them. We've taught everything we need to teach!" Han Jiayan was also an enlightened person, he thought very openly, agreed, and followed Han Ming's figure back.

(End of this chapter)