Xie Shen did enjoy this feeling. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 It is important to know that the examiner of the examination has full discretion in determining the candidate's ranking. And when it comes to the palace examination, the chief examiner becomes His Majesty the Emperor, and a cabinet scholar like Xie Shen can only be called a paper reader.

The difference between one word and the power is worlds apart.

A dozen or so book readers discussed a list of the top ten and handed it to His Majesty the Emperor for sorting, and the specific ranking depended entirely on his old man's preferences.

"Well, then Huiyuan will click on this person this time. The rest of the excellent articles are also brought together, and the top 10 are selected by the official. ”

Although the ranking of the examination is not as crucial as the palace examination, and it does not directly determine the ranking of the jinshi, it is also an honor.

In case the palace test does not perform well and takes a top three with the jinshi, if you can test the top ranking, you can also brag about it, otherwise you will not even be able to raise your head in front of the same year.

Gu Dingchen handed over more than a dozen excellent papers to Xie Shen and said respectfully: "Little Pavilion Elder, these are all outstanding papers in this meeting, you can take a look." ”

Xie Shen unfolded the volume one by one, and although it was not as amazing as Fang Cai's one, it was also very exciting.

He ranked the rankings and said with a faint smile: "You have worked hard, after the list is released, this official will ask Your Majesty to reward you." ”

"Thank you, Elder Xiaoge."

The crowd chanted in unison.

Xie Shen turned to Gu Dingchen and said, "Jiuhe, come out with me." ”

"The subordinate obeys."

Gu Dingchen said respectfully.

The two of them left the office one after another, and Xie Shen asked: "Jiuhe has always been working hard in this meeting. The marking can be so smooth, and you have contributed a lot. This official will ask Your Majesty to promote you to the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites. ”

Gu Dingchen was overjoyed when he heard this.

The Ministry of Rites is where he has always wanted to go, but there is no one in his court, although Hanlin was born in Hanlin, but he has been in the East Palace for several years and has no hope of promotion.

This time, he tried his best to show himself, and showed his value as much as possible without affecting Xie Shen's authority. Now that Xiao Ge Lao saw his hard work and ability, he finally decided to promote him, how could Gu Dingchen not like it.

What the scholars of the Ming Dynasty yearn for is power after all, and the six departments are the most important of the yamen. Although the real power of the Ministry of Rites is not as good as that of the Ministry of Officials, it is better than the Qing Gui. If you want to enter the cabinet, gilding the Ministry of Rites is an indispensable process.

Take 10,000 steps back, even if Gu Dingchen can't enter the cabinet in the end, it is already an extremely honorable thing to be a waiter in the Ministry of Rites. What's more, it is not impossible for the waiter of the Ministry of Rites to hand over the Shangshu, and the second grade of the official residence is simply Gu Dingchen's dream.

"The lower officials just do their best to serve the court, and they don't dare to say anything."

Although Gu Dingchen was already happy in his heart, he couldn't say it. Literati, there should be some reserve, there must still be there. It's not okay to eat too ugly.

"Nine is not the same as this. Merit is meritorious, and Your Majesty has always had clear rewards and punishments. ”

After a pause, Xie Shen continued: "Jiuhe, you are from Hanlin, and your qualifications as a scholar in the East Palace are sufficient, so there will be no problem in serving as the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites." If anyone doubts it, you call him to come to me. ”

This half-joking way of speaking actually amused Gu Dingchen.

"Xiao Ge is always funny. If the lower officials don't agree, they will be uninteresting. ”

It's never easy to talk to smart people.

Gu Dingchen knew that Xie Shen was determined to support him, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude in his heart.

"Work hard, Daming needs a pillar like you."

Xie Shen patted Gu Dingchen's shoulder and said with a smile: "This official can wait for you to share your worries, don't let this official wait too long." ”

Xie Shen's meaningful words made Gu Dingchen's heart surge.

Could it be that Xiao Ge Lao was hinting that he would recommend him to join the cabinet in the future?

If this is the case, Gu Dingchen is really going to soar.

In the Ming Dynasty, there was a rule that non-Hanlin and non-Shuji were not allowed to enter the cabinet, Gu Dingchen was the champion, and he was awarded Hanlin to revise when he entered the office, and there was naturally no problem with the hardware conditions.

But there are many people who meet the hardware conditions, but there are only a few positions in the cabinet, and most of them are occupied by old guys.

If a newcomer like Gu Dingchen wants to rise to the top, it is impossible to come forward without the support of nobles.

Xie Shen treated him so sincerely that Gu Dingchen didn't know how to express it, and only thought that this fate was sold to Xiao Ge Lao.

"The official still has some official business to deal with, so I'll go back to the cabinet first. Jiuhe, you should also go back, list all the rankings, and the list will be released the day after tomorrow. ”

"The subordinate obeys."

Gu Dingchen gave Xie Shen a deep salute and watched Xie Shen leave the Ministry of Rites.

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Two days later, the official results will be released.

The candidates gathered outside the Gongyuan and squeezed forward desperately.

The screaming carnival of the top of the list, and the gloom of the nameless on the list.

But compared to the regular exam every three years, Enke is an extra opportunity. Therefore, even if it falls off the list, it is not so difficult to accept.

Tang Yin, like all the candidates, desperately squeezed out of the crowd, and finally came to the front row and was almost squeezed out by a big fat man.

Glancing on tiptoe, Tang Yin actually saw his name in the first position in the first column.

He rubbed his eyes and looked at it, it was indeed him who was not wrong!

Although Tang Yin was very confident, he was still ecstatic after really winning the Zhonghui Yuan.

Tang Yin's road to the imperial examination was extremely difficult, and it was not easy to get to this point.

Now that he has passed the exam, Huiyuan has proved that his efforts over the years have not been in vain, and God is still eye-opening.

"Congratulations Bohu!"

"Congratulations!"

"Tang Huiyuan can have a treat today. Let's get up! ”

Several scholars who rushed to the exam from Suzhou with Tang Yin congratulated Tang Yin when they saw Tang Yin's high school meeting.

Tang Yin returned the salute one by one, not to mention how good his mood was.

People sometimes live to seek a sense of identity, and the best way for scholars to gain a sense of identity is the imperial examination.

If there are no results in the imperial examination, what is the use of making more poems? There is no use except the false name of a talented man!

"Which one is the new branch Huiyuan, Tang Yin and Tang Bohu of Suzhou Mansion?"

Next to the imperial list, a scribe scanned the crowd and asked eagerly.

"It's down there."

Tang Yin cleared his throat and took a step forward.

"Tang Huiyuan, please follow the little one, according to the rules, Tang Huiyuan should go to the Ministry of Rites to thank the examiner."

"That's how it should be."

Tang Yin nodded and said softly.

Everyone cast envious glances at Tang Yin.

Although the ranking of the examination is not equal to the final ranking of the palace examination, it is at least a great honor.

Speaking of which, isn't Lao Tzu Huiyuan extremely popular?

From the Gongyuan to the Ministry of Rites, it is necessary to pass through the entire capital.

Fortunately, the official prepared a horse for Tang Yin, otherwise he would have to walk for half a day.

Tang Yin came to the gate of the Ministry of Rites, turned over and dismounted under the service of the door officials, and was inserted with a red flower in front of his chest, so he stepped into the Ministry of Rites refreshed.

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According to the old system of the Ming Dynasty, there is a Qionglin banquet after the palace examination, which is similar to the deer banquet after the township examination, so that the candidates can completely relax and carnival.

But now is clearly not the time for revelry.

Although the end of the examination is equivalent to passing the Jinshi, after all, there is still a symbolic ranking of the palace examination, so you can't help but give the Son of Heaven face in advance, right?

Although you can't have a party, it stands to reason that you should meet the examiner.

After all, after this test, all the candidates who have won the test are the protégés of the examiner.

In the Ming Dynasty, the relationship between the master and the new science and technology scholar was very special, and it ran through the whole career.

Tang Yin is a Huiyuan, so naturally he must meet the examiner.

To Tang Yin's surprise, there were no other high school candidates in the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

This is a little strange, just as Tang Yin stopped in confusion, the scribe explained with a smile: "Tang Huiyuan don't want to be surprised, Xiaoge is afraid that he will accept too many candidates to meet and affect their preparation for the exam, so he only asked you to represent them." ”

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Tang Yin almost spurted out a mouthful of old blood when he heard this.

Xie Shen is really good at thinking about the candidates. But in this way, Tang Yin's pleasure decreased a lot. After all, the joy of high school should still be magnified in the compliments of the same year.

As the scribe walked around the shadow wall to a low office, Tang Yin took a deep breath.

Isn't it Xie Shen standing in front of him?

This was not the feeling when the two of them met in Suzhou Canglang Pavilion. At that time, he only felt that Xie Shen was an idle literati, exuding a bookish atmosphere.

And the person in front of him is obviously a big man who has been tempered by officialdom for a long time.

"Students meet their teachers."

Although Tang Yin felt a little awkward, he still bowed deeply to Xie Shen.

Xie Shen nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Tang Huiyuan's article has been read by the official and the same examiners, and it is indeed a whip. You've got to be able to try your head and deserve it. ”

Xie Shen didn't know that Tang Yin had written it when he saw the article, and he was surprised when he learned the news later.

After all, Tang Yin has been wandering for many years, and it has only been more than half a year since Wen Shu returned to his peak state, this talent is really terrifying.

It is no wonder that some people are born for the imperial examination, and they can enter the court by writing casually. And some people are at most talented in their lives, and the gap is too big.

"Thank you for your boasting."

Gu Dingchen next to Xie Shenchong nodded: "This is the deputy examiner Gu Dingchen Gu, you have also seen it." ”

"The students have seen the teachers."

Tang Yin turned around slightly, and also saluted Gu Dingchen. It's just that this time the title has changed from teacher to teacher.

After all, there is only one teacher, but there can be more than one teacher.

From enlightened teachers to enlightened teachers, there are countless teachers.

"Well, your article is very tasteful, I hope you can not forget your original intention and serve the court."

Gu Dingchen made a statement, he couldn't say it too strongly, which would steal the limelight from the examiner Xie Shen. But it can't be too vague, as it will obviously lose its aura.

After all, the deputy examiner is the second only person to the chief examiner, and if it is like a vase, it will make people laugh out of their big teeth.

"Thank you, teacher."

Although Tang Yin is a few years older than Gu Dingchen, he is a real junior in terms of officialdom qualifications, and there is nothing wrong with being respectful.

Xie Shen and Gu Dingchen said a few words of exhortation and then withdrew from the Ministry of Rites, and Tang Yin then met with the examiners one by one.

The same examiner is the examiner, although Tang Yin's paper was read by Gu Dingchen and Xie Shen in person, but he didn't know it, so he gave a big salute to the same examiner one by one.

In fact, he really wanted to catch up and talk to Xie Shen. The two have not been together for more than half a year since they parted ways in Suzhou.

But he knew it wasn't feasible.

After all, Xie Shen is the chief examiner, and if someone with a heart knows that they have a good personal relationship, I am afraid it will cause Xie Shen a lot of trouble.

It's better to wait until the end of the palace test to visit Xie Shen. At that time, everything is settled, and even if someone wants to chew on the root of their tongue, they can't open their mouths.

After the apprenticeship, Tang Yin returned to the Suzhou Hall with satisfaction.

At this time, the gate of the Suzhou Hall was already crowded with fellow villagers waiting.

Tang Yin won Huiyuan and fought for Suzhou, and the evil spirit that had been suppressed by Ji'an and Shaoxing for decades could finally come out.

"Bohu is back, Bohu is back!"

"Tang Huiyuan, you must win the champion again. In this way, we also have a big Sanyuan in Suzhou. ”

Tang Yin used to be Xie Yuan of Nan Zhili, but later he was removed from his reputation because he was involved in the fraud case in the science field, and Xie Yuan's name was naturally removed.

But last year, the Son of Heaven restored Tang Yin's fame, and theoretically speaking, there is nothing wrong with calling Tang Yin Tang Jieyuan.

Now this title can be changed again, Tang Huiyuan, well, it seems to be more fashionable than Tang Jieyuan.

"The old man is really happy for Bohu."

Jia He smiled as he stroked his beard.

Originally, Tang Yin was stolen by his nephew Liu Hu, which made Jia He in a very bad mood. But now all that gloom has been swept away.

Who else would pay attention to such a small matter as Tang Yin's theft now? Everyone's eyes converged on Tang Yin High School.

That is a great joy for all Suzhou scholars, and the Suzhou Hall will also follow suit.

In the future, the house where Tang Huiyuan lived would have to be three times the price, no, ten times the price!

Tang Yin's mood was naturally very good, he arched his hand at Jia He and said: "Thank you Brother Huining, when Tang first came to Beijing, he was thanks to Brother Huining. ”

Jia Hele, who said this, blossomed.

Well, he Jia He really didn't look at the wrong person, Tang Yin is not a person who doesn't know how to be grateful.

"Come on, come on, our Suzhou fathers have prepared a celebration banquet for you, and you should not be drunk tonight!"

As the oldest person in the Suzhou Guild Hall, Jia He's sentence is naturally very appropriate.

Tang Yin was a little surprised.

"This ...... If you have the kindness of Tang, you don't need a banquet, right? ”

"Bohu, what are you talking about? Winning the Huiyuan is a good thing in the sky, how can you not celebrate? ”

Jia He took a step forward, enthusiastically took Tang Yin's hand, and strode inside.

"The imperial court doesn't hold a banquet, the fellow villagers will do it for you!"

Tang Yin knew that he couldn't shirk it, so he gritted his teeth and agreed: "In this case, Tang is better than obeying his fate respectfully." ”

But in my heart, I said don't get drunk like mud and show an ugly state.

Tang Yin is the biggest protagonist of this celebration banquet, on the banquet, the talented people of Wuzhong toasted Tang Yin one after another, and Tang Yin really drank them one by one, and his eyes were blurred and drunk after a dozen glasses.

Life must be happy, don't make the gold bottle empty to the moon. The ancients were honest and did not deceive me, and they did not deceive me!

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