It's late February.

After two rains, not only did the drought in the Gyeonggi area ease slightly, but the temperature was much higher than in previous years, and it also returned to normal levels.

During the time when he was waiting for the Southern Province to release the list, Han Gang's life became much easier. The book still has to be read, at least the palace test has not yet ended, but there is no sense of urgency before the Ministry of Rites exam.

Every day, Han Gang reads books, tastes tea, and occasionally goes out to go shopping, makes an appointment with Murong Wu, and sits down to drink with Chong Jianzhong, who also finished the exam.

When he had nothing to do, Han Gang also discussed with Wang Shao and Wang Yan the questions that the Son of Heaven might come up with during the palace examination. It doesn't seem to think about the situation that you will fall off the list, and it seems to be full of self-confidence.

"It must be a question!"

When Han Gang met with Wang Yan yesterday, Wang Anshi's eldest son said this. In the Ministry of Rites Examination, there has already been a discussion, so when it comes to the palace examination, the Son of Heaven will definitely ask questions, and there is no need to think about it.

As for what to ask about the policy, since the Jinshi who have passed the Ministry of Rites test are from all over the world, they will definitely not ask questions about the specific situation of any region.

According to Wang Shao's guess, as well as Han Gang's own inference, most of them were similar to the questions of the palace exam three years ago.

Three years ago, the question of the palace examination, the Son of Heaven asked how the current government is the rule of three generations - 'Since the birth of the people, the so-called supreme rule must be said when Tang Yu became a Zhou, "poems" and "books" said that its traces can be seen...... If it is to be accomplished, there must be something to speak of. In its detailed work, I will personally see it' - that is, how to change the old law, sweep away the accumulated shortcomings in the court, so that Zhao Ji can be a Ming monarch.

This year's topic will not deviate too much from this general direction. Of course, the general direction does not refer to changing the law, but to address the governance problems of the past few years, so that the new science and technology scholars can speak freely. Assess the level of governance of the scholars, solicit ways to improve the administration of the imperial court, and ask the scholars from all over the world about the real situation of the implementation of the new law in various places.

Especially the last purpose, Wang Shao and Wang Yan, who understand the character of today's son, both gave Han Gang a positive answer. It is almost certain that the Son of Heaven will not let go of this opportunity to learn about local political affairs.

Guessing the question, Han Gang naturally knew what to do. After reading it, Wang Shao didn't forget to help Han Gang change the words and phrases.

I have to admit that the literary level of the Jinshi who came out of poetry is far higher than that of Han Gang, who only understands the meaning of the scriptures. Even if for more than ten years, he has not studied as hard as he did before he was admitted to the Jinshi, but after Wang Shao's revisions, several of Han Gang's simulated questions were immediately catchy, and the meaning of the connotation made people feel much more profound.

Han Gang only read it once, and even gave it to Wang Shao: "Privy talent, Han Gang is ashamed!" ”

"Yukun, you still have to work the scriptures and meanings in the future, as for the poetry ......" Wang Shao shook his head. He wasn't laughing at Han Gang, but if he didn't have talent, he didn't have talent, and Han Gang's level in poetry was actually not much better than his second son.

"Among the Jinshi in the second year of Jiayou, Zhang Zihou and Cheng Bochun were not famous for their poetry, and their rankings were actually very low. But they are all famous grandmasters in the world now, and Yukun still learns from your two masters, and it is better to promote their strengths and avoid their weaknesses. Wang Shao said comfortingly.

In fact, if you have time, Yukun can learn from Wang Xianggong the ability to write essays and poems. has become a father-in-law, and he will never cherish himself. Wang Hou joked with Han Gang, not thinking about his own level, not as good as Han Gang.

"I can't learn it!" Wang Hou's words made Wang Shao shake his head, put down the tea cup in his hand, and said to Han Gang and Wang Hou very seriously, "When you are a talented person in the court, there is an article of half a person, which cannot be learned." ”

"One and a half? Which one and a half? Han Gang immediately asked.

"Half is Su Zizhan, and the other is Wang Jiefu."

Wang Hou sighed for a moment, squinted his eyes, and recalled the memories of the old years in his eyes without focus: "I remember that adults once said that they should not let their son learn Wang Xianggong's articles, saying that all articles in the world can be learned, but he can't learn alone." Why is there half more now? ”

"That's because Su Zizhan hasn't suffered anything at the beginning......" Wang Shao glanced at Han Gang with a smile, and the culprit who made Su Shi suffer a big loss was sitting here, "Su Zizhan's old article, although it is outstanding, is only a dozen or decades old. But now he has been sentenced to Hangzhou for some reason, and the poems that have come out have gradually come out of the trap. It's just that he hasn't completely gotten rid of the old type, so he has to count as half a ...... As for Ling Yue! ”

Wang Shao sighed at Han Gang: "The article has reached his point, and it can be regarded as the pinnacle." It seems plain and ancient, but when you think about it, it is difficult to say a word. When Wang Jiefu was appointed as the Zhizhi and Hanlin, among the talents of the two systems, his writing was the most concise, but the writing was the best. One word of praise and disapproval, close to the law of spring and autumn. Wang Qi's generation, even if they are full of good words, are just as unreachable...... Bai Shou wants to see Jiangnan; If you want to find the traces, you are fascinated. No one has learned this strength. ”

Han Gang nodded and was taught, and he had a deeper understanding of Wang Shao's vision of seeing people and things.

Among the eight families of the Tang and Song dynasties, Wang Anshi and Su Shi were the most famous in the six Song dynasties. Although there are various factors, it can also be said that the articles of the two of them are higher than their peers.

According to Han Gang's understanding, although Su Shi's literary name is high now, it still has not reached the level of later generations. Several famous songs that have been passed down through the ages have not yet been released. Before he left the capital and went to Hangzhou, Su Shi was supported by nobles all the way, and his friends were all first-rate people in the world. Life is a smooth road, and it is of course difficult to make works that touch people's hearts - it was not until he was forced to leave the capital that he had the opportunity to climb to a higher level.

I don't know if Su Dongpo, who has not yet known as Dongpo, will thank himself in the future. Han Gang thought.

As for Wang Anshi's level, it is the result of decades of accumulation, and of course it is not comparable to the current Su Shi. Thick and thin, the poems written inadvertently do not pursue the beauty of words too much, but the feelings in the heart are sent with the pen. The level of his poetry and writing comes from his heart, insight and experience, and his literary style only accounts for a small part. This kind of writing is indeed difficult to learn, and it is inconvenient to learn.

"Let's not talk about this for now, it's all for later." Wang Shao threw aside what he had just said, "The list will be released in two days, Yukun, you are so angry that you are not worried at all." ”

As Wang Shao said, the list will be released in two days, and it is really rare for a scholar to be able to talk and laugh so easily before the list is released. Even if Han Gang's literary talent is not at home, his qi-nourishing kung fu is worthy of his current fame. How to say that he is only in his early twenties, ordinary people at his age, his mind fluctuates greatly, and he rarely has the calmness of being pampered and not shocked.

"Actually, it doesn't take two days later, you should be able to know the news tomorrow night, I saw Wang Yuanze yesterday, and that's what he said."

In the palace examination, the candidates will not be dishonored, but only the ranking will be determined. As long as you can be on the admission list of the Ministry of Rites Examination, you will be a Jinshi. Under the list to catch a son-in-law, who will wait until after the palace examination to catch the list of jinshi? If you see the results of the Ministry of Rites directly, it's time to make a move.

The Great Song Palace, that is leaking everywhere, a little news in the palace can spread all over the city in a blink of an eye. The list of qualified tributes was sent to the palace, and it could be copied out that night, and the top few were just seen by the Son of Heaven, and they got the news when they turned their heads.

Those who will stay under the yellow list to catch their sons-in-law are just businessmen who have no way. If the hands and eyes are all over the sky, and the list of qualified personnel of the Ministry of Rites is sent to the palace on the night of the day, they can send someone to guard the place where they want to stay, and as soon as the person goes out the next day, he can be caught and returned.

If today's Kedezhong, with Han Gang's fame, unlike Gongsheng who has no background, there will definitely be a lot of people who pay attention, and basically there will be news around nightfall tomorrow. And Han Gang's identity is enough for him to learn the results of this exam for the first time, and at most it will only be one or two hours later than the Son of Heaven.

Wang Shao also nodded, "Then wait for tomorrow." ”

The next day, it started to rain again.

For the first time in a month, the gate of Guozijian was not open during the examination time. An attendant, escorted by a team of straight guards, entered and exited, and hurriedly left the Guozijian.

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There haven't been any major events in the court recently, and Zhao Ji's ears have been rare and clean.

The imperial examination is a ceremony that only comes once every three years, and it affects the hearts of scholars all over the world. In the face of this matter, everything has to be put aside, and smart people will choose to make trouble at another time.

Zhao Ji is waiting, there are not many candidates who are famous this year, not as good as last year, let alone compared with the second year of Qingli and the second year of Jiayou, which are full of heroes. Wang Anshi, Wang Qi, and Han Jiang are all in the second year of Qingli. Lu Huiqing and Zeng Bu were both born as Jinshi in the second year of Jiayou.

Thinking about it, only Han Gang was the one who could make Zhao Ji look higher.

Han Gang's intelligence, of course, Zhao Ji believes that if he can study hard at home for three years, he will not be a Jinshi to worry about. It's just that in the past three years, he has worked diligently for national affairs, born and died. The study has been delayed, and now when I come to take the Jinshi exam, I don't know how much it will cost.

If Han Gang can write some decent articles, compile them into a few volumes, and directly give him a Jinshi background, it is not impossible to even be a Jinshi and a first. Just like Wang Anshi's younger brother Wang Anguo, as soon as the fifty-volume anthology was dedicated, Zhao Ji directly gave him a Jinshi background.

It's a pity that Han Gang is still underserved now, whether it is a literary name or a work. At his age, of course, there could be no more. The only thing that can make Han Gang get it is to meddle now. But the imperial examination is the cornerstone of the stability of the imperial court, and even if Zhao Ji values Han Gang again, he will not do anything in the Ministry of Rites. If he couldn't pass the assessment of the Ministry of Rites, Zhao Ji would have to wait a few more years if he wanted to give Han Gang the title of Jinshi.

Alas, it depends on his luck. ’

The envoy from the pavilion outside the palace came in to report that the man sent to the tribute court had returned.

"Coming?" In the Chongzheng Palace, he finally waited for the news, and Zhao Ji perked up, "Hurry up and let him in!" ”