Chen Youniao's sudden fame came from Meng Beiliu's recommendation. Meng Fuzi published more than a dozen poems in the literary circle to which he belonged, and did not hesitate to praise them, and it didn't take long for Chen Youniao to become a well-known "poet" in Haidai County.

In the Dayin Dynasty, the scriptures and righteous articles are the mainstream, but the poetry and song fu also occupy a certain position, in the imperial examination subjects, there is a compulsory "poetry fu", although the proportion of points is not high, but if you want to win fame, you must also master the rhythm and format of poetry.

Meng Beiliu himself prefers poetry, has an uninhibited temperament, and after being disappointed in his career, he likes to write poems and lyrics to express his inner depression and resentment.

As the saying goes: Songs are songs.

This is also the reason why he saw Chen Youniao's poems, and suddenly had a heart of cherishing talents, and made an exception to include Chen Youniao in different liucao halls. You must know that other students must at least have a reputation for showing off their talents, and Bai Ding will not accept them.

Meng Beiliu admired Chen Youniao and had the intention to recommend him to become famous, after all, Chen Youniao is also a student of different Liucao Hall.

Students are famous, and as teachers, they are honored.

The main reason is that these poems are of a good level, and although they come from another time and space, they can still be popular here.

Chen Youniao is self-aware and purposefully transcribes it, rather than which classic wrote that one. So far, most of what he has written is short and concise, and the meaning is simple, and elementary school students can understand it when they read it.

These poems are in keeping with his current age and status.

He didn't want to be a poet, but to be an official and write poems to Meng Beiliu, the original intention was to be a stepping stone, so as to get started with reading.

Reputation, however, is a good thing, and it can bring some unexpected influence, as well as benefits.

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"Show talent?"

In the thatched hall, Chen Youniao called out in surprise.

Meng Beiliu bowed slightly: "Yes, the old man and a few friends appreciate your poetry and have the heart to recommend you." ”

Chen Youniao was a little embarrassed, those poems were all from "Wenxin Carving Dragon", and he was just a copyist. However, when I came to this different world, the history and culture were unrecognizable, so I didn't need to use it in vain, and asked: "What does this show look like?"

Meng Beiliu asked: "You don't know?"

Chen Youniao scratched his head: "I've been in the mountains for a long time, and I don't know about it. ”

Meng Beiliu did not doubt that he had him, and explained.

It turns out that the imperial examination system of the Dayin Dynasty, in addition to the formal examination, also has many names, such as donating prisoners, such as lifting Xiucai, and special Enke. Through these, you can gain fame without taking exams.

Chen Youniao listened to it eye-opening, and it was really social realism, which was almost the same everywhere. If you can't pass the test, you can still go through the back door, and you can also use money to open the way.

For example, this show talent is made by the local Confucian celebrities, as long as there are enough three people, and the three of them are jointly recommended, the recommended person can be promoted directly from Bai Ding to Xiucai, without having to work hard to test the boys.

This is undoubtedly a big shortcut.

You must know that although the children's test is the lowest stage of the exam, it is also quite difficult, and I don't know how many candidates are old and still a child. If you are recommended by someone, you can immediately become a showman, and you can save this level.

Of course, it's hard to find people who are qualified for joint recommendations, and you have to find enough three.

Chen Youniao asked, "Teacher, why me for such a precious place?"

Meng Beiliu smiled: "First of all, there are one or two places for Xiucai every year, and they are not listed in vain; secondly, Xiucai is only the lowest level of scholars, and it is nothing; then, you have to know that there is a difference between Xiucai and the real Xiucai." A lot of readers, they don't want to be recommended, do you know why?"

Chen Youniao thought about it for a while, and then understood: "Is it because of a bad reputation?"

Meng Beiliu replied: "Fame is one thing, on the other hand, some people have self-confidence and can pass the test in a dignified manner, so naturally there is no need for people to recommend." They will feel that if they can't pass the exam, they won't be able to take the exam in the future. ”

Chen Youniao's face showed a strange look: "Teacher, do you mean that you are not optimistic about me?"

Meng Beiliu laughed and said: "No one can say what will happen in the future." I think that at your age, if you are directly promoted to Xiucai, you will be exempted from the assessment of the children's examination, and the road behind may be better. ”

This is an indisputable fact, there are so many roads in the world, and everyone prefers to take shortcuts.

Meng Beiliu said again: "You don't have to rush to thank me, this matter has not yet been decided, there is a premise, you have to pass my proposition exam, write a few official essays, and have a certain level." Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to recommend you, it would damage your reputation. ”

The implication is that if you are dignified and talented, you can't even write a qualified official document, and you will be disgraced if it is spread out. Mo said that Chen Youniao was criticized, and as a recommender, Meng Beiliu and them were also unrecognizable.

Chen Youniao said in a deep voice: "Understood...... By the way, teacher, will you take the test next year? If, I said what if, I won the reputation of Xiucai this year, will I be able to take the township exam next year?"

When Meng Beiliu heard this, he smiled dumbly: "Theoretically, if the time is just right, it's okay." The children's examination is taken every year, and the township examination is held every three years, and the general examination is set in the year after the township examination, hence the name 'Chunqiu'...... These are really far away for you. You still study the official essay in a down-to-earth manner, and write a qualified essay first. ”

Chen Youniao muttered: "If you miss next year, you will have to wait for another three years." Life is short, there are not a few three years. ”

Meng Beiliu shook his head: "Having said that, you have to be sure." Every exam costs a lot of money, so don't make a rash decision and waste your money. ”

Chen Youniao said: "Teacher, if you can, please make a proposition, and I can write an article now." ”

"Now, are you sure?"

Meng Beiliu's face sank: "In a hurry for quick success and quick profit, he often messes up, and the gains outweigh the losses." When it comes to the full number, you have been in the cottage for less than ten days. If you can't write it, I'll be disappointed and even withdraw my intention to recommend you. ”

Chen Youniao said, "Teacher, I want to give it a try. ”

Meng Beiliu looked at him and said after a while: "Since you have made up your mind, then I will make a proposition." ”

Soon, the room became a temporary examination room, Meng Beiliu was the invigilator, and the candidate had only Chen Youniao, the exam topic: "Moral Examination Evidence".

This topic is not difficult, it seems to be neutral, and if you want to write brilliantly, it is not easy.

Chen Youniao was grinding ink and thinking at the same time. He is now going to write a proposition article, not on a temporary idea, not on a whim, but with a certain confidence. In his previous life, he took the big and small exams, the monthly exams, and countless exams, and he sharpened his calm temperament early on, and he had a lot of experience in exams. In the past few days, he has really worked hard to study, and with scientific learning methods, the effect has been doubled with half the effort.

Just write an article, figure out the argument, you can state the argument, sprinkle it, and a formatted article will come out.

Only about half of the time passed, Chen Youniao wrote it and handed it in.

Meng Beiliu looked at it slowly, to be honest, there are some flaws in this article, but the arguments are clear, the arguments are detailed, the scriptures are cited, and the logic is clear.

After reading it, he looked at Chen Youniao: "There is a process for lifting the show, but one month is enough." If you really want to take next year's township exam, write more articles. ”

Chen Youniao knew that he had passed the test.