Although the results of the palace examination were known yesterday, on March 17, the day of the system, all the people tried their best to pretend that they knew nothing, and waited with anticipation and longing for the announcement of the rankings. From the moment they got their births, everyone became a person in the system of the Ming Dynasty, acting is a basic skill, if you can't even do it simply by pretending to be confused, how can you become a pillar of the court in the future and be stupid for the country?

It is a national ceremony, and it is only used in major events such as enthronement, triumph, New Year's Day, longevity, and wedding, and then there is an event like today to announce the ranking of the palace examination. The Son of Heaven wears a hexagonal grid shaped like a thin bamboo silk as an inner tube, with black lacquer, lined with a layer of red silk and three layers of black yarn on the outside, and the mouth is lined with a finger wide red suluo, and the mouth is pasted with gold leaf to form a gold hoop with a twelve-seam leather band. Each seam is nailed with a strand of gold bamboo silk, decorated with nine four-color jade beads and three pearls, arranged in order of red, white, green, yellow and black, with a hosta tied to Zhu Hong, Zhu Ying, there is a pair of sunflower-shaped golden hairpin buttons at the hairpin, and there are two pairs of gold hairpins at the tassels.

Dressed in a red silk robe with the same color bottom, plain yarn in the single, cross-collar, large sleeves, and twelve patchwork below the waist. The red knee covers the natural color edge, without ornamentation, and is decorated with a pair of jade hooks for hanging. Wear double planting pattern jade gui, plain surface Zhu Li big belt, jade two groups, by the gold hook, Heng, Yu, Ju, jade flower, jade drop, Huang, Chongya and jade beads string composition, the cloud dragon pattern and painted gold.

This kind of dress is only worn when the Son of Heaven looks at the court, descends the edict, descends the incense, enters the table, pays tribute to the four Yi, sacrifices to the mountains and rivers Tai Sui, and the pilgrimage of foreign officials. Jinshi is a protégé of the Son of Heaven, although this sentence is not very capable of deceiving people in Wanli, everyone is attached to their own teacher, but at least at this moment, the students will still be grateful to the emperor's grace, and there is a trace of awe for the Son of Heaven.

The young Son of Heaven has a serious face, and the solemn appearance he barely pretends to be, coupled with the identity of the Son of Heaven, is enough to make his whole person look majestic. Jinyi Wei Chen Yiwei is on the top, and the Jiaofang Division is set up in the Huangji Hall to Zhonghe Shaole and Dale, and hundreds of civil and military officials are dressed in court clothes to serve in shifts. Although these people are not of low grade, and there are many lords who have retired with the country, but today they are only supporting roles, and the real protagonists are these middle school candidates.

All the lifters wore the Jinshi scarves received from the Guozijian, and although the official uniforms on their bodies did not have supplements, the color was bright red. In the future officialdom career, many people may not be able to wear a red official uniform in their lifetime, and they can only enjoy it today.

The propaganda officer shouted crisply: "There is a ceremony!" ”

All the test-takers fell to their knees and waited for the roll call. I already have a number in my heart in terms of rankings, and even the standing positions are based on this ranking. The so-called expectation can not be talked about, but the mood is still excited, usually known as Mount Tai collapsed in front of the chaos and not chaos, elk from the left and not prosperous full of scholars, at this moment without exception excited, everyone's heart is like there are hundreds of people beating drums at the same time, banging heartbeat and heavy breathing, forming a strong chorus in the crowd.

"Ding Chou year Bingyue looking at the sun, planning to test the world's tributes, the first class to give the Jinshi and the first, the second class to give the Jinshi to the ......" The Xuanzhi read the opening quote in a routine manner, and the forehead of the following lifter was already sweating.

Ten years of hard work, once the title of the gold list. On the hall of the pinnacle of imperial power, he sang his name and rank in front of the Son of Heaven, no matter what his life circumstances were in the future, at least at this moment, he succeeded. The so-called glory of the ancestors, the so-called success and fame is nothing more than this. The ardent hope of his parents and family, the earnest teaching of his teacher, and the sweat and sacrifice on the road to study finally paid off at this time.

Several of them were already in tears, but they didn't dare to cry, and only pressed their heads to the ground. Fan Jin couldn't help but think of his old mother at home at this time, the third sister, the Hu family, the female pirate who didn't know if she was pregnant, and Zhang Shunqing, who couldn't see each other in the Prime Minister's Mansion...... Qingqing, I am now famous, and I will marry you next. No matter whether Zhang Jiangling is a dragon or a tiger, don't try to prevent me from marrying you back home. Wait for me.......

Minister's house.

The chessboard in front of Zhang Shunqing was messy, and the chess pieces were not in place, as if two Meng Tong were throwing chess pieces indiscriminately. Aguli said: "Miss, don't you already know the ranking, why can't your heart be settled?" ”

Zhang Shunqing shook his head: "You won't understand this feeling." When I think of retreating and waiting for the roll call on the Golden Palace, leading a group of fellow jinshi out of class to sing praises, my heart beats extremely fast. Reader...... Only those who have come to this point can really be counted as readers. The words of the sages of the Four Books and Five Classics are only useful if they gain fame. I have always felt ashamed in my heart, if it weren't for me, he wouldn't have delayed so long to get to Beijing, and if it weren't for me, he wouldn't have had so many twists and turns on the road to the imperial examination. If he really doesn't make a name for himself, I won't forgive myself for the rest of my life. Now I can't help but feel happy for him when I think he's finally succeeded. ”

Aguli looked at her pink-faced and springy, her eyes shining, as if she was singing praises on the Golden Palace at this time, and couldn't help laughing: "Miss, are you also very envious that Fan Gongzi can go to the imperial examination?" The master always says that you have the talent of the champion, but unfortunately you can't end up, Fan Gongzi's article was taught by you, he has gained fame, is it the same as you have gained fame? ”

"Yes, husband and wife are one, share glory and loss, I naturally want to rejoice for my husband." Zhang Shunqing said very naturally: "If you have never been to the Golden Palace, you don't know the situation at this moment. Now on the Golden Temple, the name of Yijia should be recited, and each person sings it three times, in order to let everyone know and remember them. The preface will lead everyone to the front of the temple to kneel and kowtow and worship the Son of Heaven......"

In the main hall, Zhang Sixiu kowtowed under the leadership of the prelude, and Wanli did not let him retreat, but ordered: "Zhang Qing raise his head." ”

"I don't dare."

"I forgive you for your innocence, and look up at me."

Looking at His Royal Highness Zhang Sixiu, Wanli looked at Zhang Juzheng who was sitting on the side, and the father and son were really very similar. When he grows up, his father will gradually grow old, and the one sitting next to him at this time should be this senior brother, right? No, he can only stand, not sit. The only person who can sit next to me is Xiangfu, and no matter who the others are, they are not qualified.

Thinking that in a few years, Zhang Sixiu would become like the Prime Minister's Mansion, and then kneel at his feet to salute, Wanli inexplicably felt a sense of excitement in his heart, looking forward to this day coming soon. The voice of the speaker was also extraordinarily high, and he said a few words of encouragement before continuing the following ceremony.

"Miss...... Gu Gongzi begged to see him. In the boudoir, the little maid took the name sticker and handed it over, Zhang Shunqing didn't look at the name thorn, but asked with a displeased face: "Gu Gongzi?" Who is that? There is a difference between inside and outside, why do you want to send his name thorn in. ”

The little maid is very afraid of Zhang Shunqing, or in the inner house, Zhang Shunqing's horror can be compared to the beauty of Zhang Juzheng. was frightened by a reprimand, his face turned pale, and he knelt on the ground and said: "Miss spare your life, the slave and maid are sent to the near by the order of the chief manager, and I don't know anything else." ”

Aguli hurriedly said to Zhang Shunqing: "That Gu Gongzi came to the house to meet the master two days, and the master also invited the young lady to meet that." ”

Zhang Shunqing thought for a while, and then suddenly said: "Oh, it's the grandson of Old Uncle Gu, what's it called...... I really can't remember. Why is this person so confused, the master is not at home, he just wants to worship and worship his brother, what is he doing with me sending me a famous thorn. You go and tell You Qi to let him entertain this Gu Gongzi himself, and give him some silver taels. Don't bother me if you blow the autumn wind. ”

Aguli sighed secretly: It seems that the master's thoughts have been in vain. In fact, with Zhang Juzheng's style of acting and his powerful position, although he is an extremely smart person, he is rarely in the mood to play some small tricks in actual work, and most of them are reduced by one force. This is also human nature, when the goal can be achieved by simple and direct methods, few people are willing to spend time planning strategies. Only in his beloved daughter will this prime minister make an exception to put down his worth and take out some water grinding kung fu to please his daughter.

The young man named Gu Shi Aguli has also seen it, his appearance is extraordinary, he is actually more handsome than Fan Jin's appearance, and at a glance, he knows that he is an honest and honest man, and even a little cowardly. When I saw Zhang Shunqing for the first time, my face immediately turned red as if it was on fire, and I stuttered a little when I spoke. If she marries such a man, the eldest lady will definitely be able to hold the other party, do whatever she wants at home, and find such a husband for him, which shows Zhang Juzheng's good intentions.

Due to the relationship between the two families, it is appropriate for Zhang Juzheng to let his daughter come out to meet him, Zhang Shunqing behaved very politely throughout the whole process, without losing everyone's status as a lady. But the indifference hidden under the politeness is also obvious. This Gu Gongzi is still indomitable, and it seems that he is sincere to the young lady, of course, this is also inseparable from Zhang Juzheng's hints. Just judging by the attitude of the young lady...... The lord failed again this time.

Zhang Shunqing didn't care what Aguli thought, but excitedly pulled her to the window, pointed in the direction of the Imperial Palace, and said: "Count the hours, it's time for the second class roll call." There are many people in the second class, and it is too late to worship one by one, only after the end of the roll call, the class will be led by the Chuanlu to sing praises and greet them. Therefore, the first place in the second class is an extremely important ranking, and this brilliance is also one of them. Retreat now most of them take those fellow players and salute long live......"

In the Golden Palace, Wanli looked at Fan Jin in front of him, and his heart was slightly excited. Aside from the identity factor, Wanli is now a second-year teenager, plus a loyal fan of Fan Jin's comic strips. The mood of fans when they see the author does not change because of their different identities, and their hearts are also excited and joyful. If it weren't for the fact that his father was by his side and the environmental restrictions of the Golden Palace, what he wanted to do most would be to pull Fan Jin to his side to discuss the plot, and urge him to change it by the way.

Naturally can't do these things now, Wanli can only suppress his emotions, and after asking Fan Jin a few very ordinary questions, he gave some verbal encouragement. Rao is so, this is also a special favor, after all, even the champion and Tanhua have never enjoyed this kind of treatment, Fan Jin, who led the class out to sing praise, can be questioned by the Son of Heaven, how glorious is this? The so-called Jane is in the heart of the emperor, a Jinshi can be remembered by the Son of Heaven, and his career will develop in the future, and the help of the future of officialdom does not need to be said, the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs is no stranger to Fan Jin's name, but at this time, it is even more important to remember: This seedling is probably not simple.

Zhang Juzheng was silent, and he had no opinion on this in his heart. Such a question and answer further confirmed the fact that Fan Jin was the emperor's favored mover, and it was not good to be embarrassed by his ranking and identity on the road, and Zhang Siwei could be regarded as completely getting rid of suspicion. This kind of private identity of the Son of Heaven is a double-edged sword for Fan Jin's future career development, both good and bad, it just depends on whether anyone is willing to help him and lead him to development. If Fan Jin wants to maintain this favor and be able to rely on this identity to achieve more achievements, he can only rely on himself and have no other way. This man is a smart man, and he should know what to do next.

However, the time for the Q&A seems to be too long, the emperor obviously enjoyed the atmosphere of this special fan meeting, and gradually forgot the time with one question and one answer, until Zhang Juzheng coughed lightly, he felt like he had been whipped by a whip, his body moved slightly, signaling Fan Jin to retreat, and Xuan Zheng continued to roll call.

When all the names of the top three are sung, the identities of all the people who are tested have become Jinshi. Everyone fell prostrate to the ground, and the priest made a chapter of the middle and shao music display, and in the midst of this majestic music, these new scholars stood up after worshipping the Son of Heaven four times. The deacon held aloft the official gold list and walked out from the left door of the Emperor's Gate, and Zhonghe Shaole stopped. Hundreds of civil and military officials entered the class, and the officials of Honglu Temple went to the middle of the Dan Majesty, knelt down and made a speech: "Tiankai Wenyun, virtuous and handsome, congratulations, praise five bows and three kowtows!" "The civil and military attachés are not limited to their ranks, and they are accompanied by this ceremony, as a celebration of the successful closing of this grand ceremony, and to celebrate that the Son of Heaven has obtained a large number of talents.

At this point, the ceremony ended, the brocade guard held the umbrella cover of the guard of honor, the drum music guided, and the Jinshi followed closely behind, to the left gate of Chang'an to watch the list.

In fact, at this time, the viewing list has become a boast, a large group of scholars and even rich people, gentry and ordinary scoundrels and idlers will gather here to visit the new champions, lists, and flowers. Even some bold women will open their eyes at this time, even if they can't catch their sons-in-law like the Song Dynasty, they can also look at Wenqu Xing, remember their appearance, and let lovesickness have a place of sustenance.

The most beautiful thing on this day is the champion, after the list, the Shuntianfu will send the instrument from the umbrella cover to send the champion to the first. However, the regulations of this section are slightly different, and the first and third members are escorted by umbrella covers, drums and sounds, and golden gongs open the way, and walk to their respective residences. All the way, it was all the way to watch, and someone threw the flowers high and landed on these three Wenqu stars.

The shops on both sides of the road were open, and the shopkeepers and their men gathered around the door, vying to see the appearance of the new nobles. Among the three, Zhang Sixiu has the best appearance and is naturally the most popular. The common people don't think about the specific level of knowledge, but only look at who is good-looking.

The son of Xiangfu and the identity of the new branch list are beautiful men, which is enough to attract the eyes of the entire Beijing teacher, women and children. Zhang Sixiu stood on his horse, and from time to time he gestured to the people on the side of the road, and his expression was extraordinary. In the crowd, a man and woman from other places were also looking at the crowd with their children, the woman was wearing a filial piety dress, looked at the man next to her and said: "Hong Lang, if you end up with your talents, you will definitely be able to be named on the gold list, like this Zhang Gongzi." ”

The handsome scholar beside her shook his head and said, "I'm destined to have no chance with Kejia, but the capital is so big, I can write and calculate, and I will definitely find a way to live." I'm sure I can make a lot of money and make a good life for you...... Take revenge again! ”