Chapter 90: Jinshi Selection

On the day of the exam, it was like going to the court, getting up early in the morning, Xu Qing squinted, and after dressing, Xun Xue'er had already brought a basin, and Xiaoyue carried a copper kettle and poured half a basin of hot water.

Xu Qing put a hot towel in the basin, wrung it out and put it on his face, and when every pore was stretched, he put the towel down and patted his face, and the drowsiness in the morning suddenly disappeared a lot.

Xu Qing brought it well. The feet are lined with scarves and hats, and the yellow soft brocade underwear is worn inside, and a set of cotton thick smocks are added, and the crimson official robe is covered outside, which is not only neat, but also cold-proof and wind-proof, majestic, and looks like a big official.

Xun Xue'er Xiaoyue looked at Xu Qingdu and said, "Good spirit!" Xu Qing smiled, let the cow graze and led the carriage, and went straight to Chang'an Gongyuan.

Gong means to select talents through examinations to contribute to the emperor or the country. There is more than one tribute courtyard in the Tang Dynasty, and there are still the ruins of the tribute courtyard in Jiangnan, Beijing Dingzhou, etc. The examination held by the Chang'an Gongyuan is the talent selected by the local Gongyuan, plus the final assessment of the recommendation of officials at all levels and the more famous scholars, also known as the first examination.

At this time, the tribute courtyard was already bustling, after Xu Qing's carriage arrived, as soon as the courtyard door opened, a few guys came in with lanterns, and said to Xu Qing diligently: "Lord Xu, the tea and rice are all prepared for your old man, whether to eat in the house or in the hall." ”

Xu Qing shook his head in his heart, am I an old man? didn't care about it, and said, "Let's eat it in the hall!" ”

The night has not yet dispersed.

The cold wind hit, blowing like a knife on the face, this weather test is really enough. If you meet someone from a poor family, you may be able to ...... Alas, it's better to take the exam on dog days, it's always hot and doesn't kill people.

After eating, the little maid carried a lantern to lead the way, Xu Qing followed behind, and walked to the lobby, which was to inspect the examination room. As soon as the cold wind blew, Xu Qing tightened his clothes, and when he saw that Du Ruhui was also here, he said hello. Xu Qingdao: "Du Shangshu, this weather exam will inevitably affect the thoughts of scholars......

"Master Xu has a magic method?" Du Ruhui also frowned.

"Well, it's better to tell the back kitchen, make some hot food, and boil some hot soup, so that the candidates can get rid of the cold."

Du Ruhui listened, and immediately asked the guy to call the back kitchen, and made a large basket of steamed cakes, as well as a bucket of freshly cooked egg soup. The cook said that if there was a shortage, there would still be a kitchen in the back, and he would bring it over immediately. Xu Qing nodded when he heard this, looked at the steamed cakes, and said in his heart that this tribute courtyard is not bad, and he didn't make it difficult.

The candidates appeared in the Gongyuan one after another, and when they saw the hot soup and hot food in the Gongyuan, they were all happy, but they drank a lot of soup and did not eat many cakes.

But seeing a candidate grabbing a piece of steamed cake in one hand and gnawing there, and eating more than a dozen steamed buns in a blink of an eye, all the candidates couldn't help but point and shake their heads. Seeing this, the candidate said with a ashamed face: "The foolish brother has been in Chang'an for three months, and he has never eaten so full, so he will have a bowl of soup ......."

Behind the curtain in the hall, Xu Qing nodded slightly after looking at it, and said in his heart that this candidate is also a little persistent, he is a talent, I don't know how to learn, and when I read the papers, I should pay attention to him first.

Seeing that the candidates were almost here, Xu Qing got up, walked out of the curtain house, and arched his hand: "Fellow talents, there is a way to be Tian Shelang, and to ascend to Tianzi Hall at dusk." There will be no seeds, and men should be self-reliant. Today, I hope that all the gentlemen will be named after the wild goose pagoda! ”

Even though it is not so easy to know Jinshi, everyone likes to listen to auspicious words. Seeing that it was the first talent in Chang'an to be the main examiner here, the candidates all got up and gave up their hands, and said to Xu Qing with an almost fanatical expression: "I hope that it is enough for Xu Da to think about it!" ”

At this time, Du Ruhui came in with a lantern and said, "You can go." ”

About eight o'clock in the future, everyone arrived at the official examination room of the Tribute Academy, I didn't know, but now I look, wow, more than 3,000 tributes from the Tribute Academy, he recommended himself, also known as the leader of the township to recommend more than 2,000 people gathered here. Many porters in the yamen gathered here one by one, wanting to help people carry things to earn some extra money, and the gate of the tribute courtyard was squeezed into a ball.

The 5,000 students, who are not full of poetry and books, have experienced the big waves and sands to come here, and they all have real talents and real learning.

The students did not go directly to the Gongyuan, but first went to the supply center to receive charcoal firewood, and the supply for the examination was provided by the Chang'an Mansion.

Xu Qing came to the supply station and saw that the charcoal fire was supplied, including firewood, coal, charcoal, and reeds, in addition to charcoal basins, and candles could be supported, which was quite complete. But when Xu Qing heard about it, it turned out that many of these things were to be bought. Only charcoal pots, candles and a pound of firewood should not be paid, and if you want more, you have to pay silver. Those surplus materials were purchased by a few small officials in the Gongyuan at their own expense, so that they could make a lot of money here. Xu Qing saw that the price was fair, it was a few points more expensive, but it was not considered "slaughter", so he didn't say anything.

There were more than 5,000 candidates in the audience, and more than 1,200 people participated in the Jinshi course, Xu Qing looked at the roster in his hand and touched his nose, this is to brush off more than 1,000 people, how can you do it. Seeing this, Du Ruhui complained to Xu Qing and said, "Lord Xu, do you know the remaining 1,000 people, what should I do?" ”

"Well, I don't know, dare to ask Lord Du ......"

"These top 100 are naturally rich and noble, and after passing the nuclear test of the Ministry of Officials, there is no need to elaborate on those who will be officials in the future."

"This second top 100 will be put into the national school in the future, the school system will be three years, and the assessment will be re-assessed, and the local officials will be issued, and they will be transferred for a few years, and the evaluation will be good, and they will be the last officials, and then they will be able to be officials such as a county government if they are full of luck and ability. Although it is not, you can also have no worries about food and clothing for a lifetime, and you can also buy a family business and leave it to your children and grandchildren. ”

"This third hundred, it's a little worse, but it's okay, put it in the homes of major officials as a waiter, a staff, if you can get a chance, the major officials will give him a place, and it will also be the life of glory and wealth. If...... Well, whisper, if you and I have a talent to catch your eye, you can also put him in here and take it yourself......"

"After three hundred, it won't be of much use......"

Xu Qing looked at Du Ruhui's leisurely and complacent expression, and secretly smacked his tongue: I didn't expect that this first scientific expedition would be able to balance various interests to such a degree. Said: "The little brother has been taught......"

Du Ruhui smiled cunningly, picked up the boiled tea soup and drank it himself.

As the main examiner, I naturally will not personally invigilate the exam and put the questions. Xu Qing sat in the house of the Gongyuan, roasted the fire with peace of mind, and read a book on the shelf, which was "The Analects".

Anyway, after he arrived in the Tang Dynasty, he really didn't read very well, and now when he reads it, many traditional Chinese characters have to be remembered to know the meaning, and they are broken sentences, and they are read from left to right, and after a while, he will be dizzy, and his head will point directly to the table.

Seeing this, Du Ruhui couldn't help but smile. He didn't know how this famous genius could read so unseriously, maybe a talented person could look bored at a glance and never forget it? Seeing clearly that Xu Qing was holding the Analects, he had a few questions about reading, and wanted to confirm each other with Xu Qing, so he said:

"Master Xu, you are the number one genius in Chang'an, I have a few questions to ask you about reading the Analects, I don't know if it's okay?"