Chapter 43: Chapter 0043: Cold Door
The imperial examination system is as follows: in August, the county children's examination; in February of the following year, the county scholar examination; in August, the state examination; and in the spring of the third year, in February, the palace examination.
After this is completed, stop for three years and repeat the cycle.
In the February county examination, the examination venue is located in the county city. Shortly after the New Year, students from the seven counties in the county head towards the county. The county is bordered by a large river to the south, the Beigui Mountains to the north, and Taiping Lake to the east. The plain, mountains, and water are divided into three parts, and overall, the south is flat with prosperous farmland and waterways.
Pingshou County is located in the northeast corner of the county, with many mountains and little land. Only tributaries flow into the river, facilitating the trade of mountain goods. The journey to the county city is not too far, but there is no advantage of river water. Although there is an official road, it will take two days. Considering the rest, we will depart in ten days.
The clan sent a recommendation, considering the impact of snow, and specially equipped a ox cart, so there was plenty of time. Ye Qing took Qianqian and set off early in the morning.
As soon as the cold wind blows, the cart driver shouts and the ox cart moves. In the cold spring of February, there are basically no pedestrians on the road. There are two people sitting in the tent built on the ox cart, which is not cold but very warm.
The ox cart walked leisurely, only hearing the sound of hooves stepping on the road. Ye Qing turned her head and saw someone looking at the door in the distance. The entire Ye Mansion had a white aura, with a red light hidden in the core, which was the atmosphere of the Red Mansion.
The Ye family is considered a wealthy family in the county. At that time, they were three successful candidates in one family and had a small reputation in the county. However, they did not achieve the same level of jinshi, and their heritage has gradually become thin after two hundred years.
In the county, it is already a third rate gateway with few connections to manage. All that can be done is
Only after understanding this point did he realize that Ye Zifan was a distinguished scholar who was willing to run his family. Although he had great achievements, the essence of his family was fundamental.
Thinking about this, Ye Qing sighed and said, "The rest is up to me
What is the young master muttering to himself again
It's nothing, girl
On the third day at dusk, when we arrived at the county city, there were still eight days left before the spring test.
At this moment, the snow stopped and the ground was covered in a vast expanse of white. The city walls stretched for thirty miles, and as you entered the city, you could see that the main street had been cleared of snow and the gravel road had been restored.
The streets and alleys in the county city are deep, with scattered neighborhoods and a staggering 100000 households.
Looking from the spiritual eyes, thousands of cooking smoke curled up, the air was yellow, and there were several times the amount of red air below.
This scenery on earth is no less impressive than the Dragon Palace.
Go to the yamen! "Ye Qing ordered directly, and the carriage driver responded, walking slowly in the cold wind. Half an hour later, he saw the county magistrate yamen and saw some scholars lining up at the side gate, with armored soldiers guarding. The ox cart stopped after a pause, and the carriage driver said," The little man has been sent here. Young Master Qing, hurry up and register, maybe you can get the exam card before the yamen closes
Ye Qing got off the ox cart and scanned the yamen with his eyes. He sighed inwardly, feeling the continuous influx of golden qi, while the stone lion at the entrance had a faint spiritual light, which was different from the county yamen.
Qianqian also jumped out of the car, wrapped herself in a thick coat, and took out a small package from her arms to hand over.
Ye Qing took the package containing the necessary documents, nodded slightly at the coachman, and looked at Qianqian. The thick robe did not reveal her body, and the hood covered her beautiful eyebrows and eyes, not attracting attention. However, she still instructed her to wait on the carriage.
Not letting her go to the inn was a habitual safety precaution, and Ye Qing would rather trouble than abandon this caution.
On this occasion, the golden aura of the government office is vast and majestic, like a prison, invisibly suppressing evil spirits. Even some outstanding scholars can only obediently queue up in person. This government office is currently the safest place in the city, and even the prefect cannot act recklessly in public.
I went to queue up and noticed that the soldiers at the entrance were all wearing hard armor, with cold faces and a strong aura, indicating that they had seen blood on the battlefield.
Ye Qing narrowed his gaze and entered the yamen, queuing up at the registration office. It was his turn in fifteen minutes.
The registered officials are all dressed in dark red robes and have formal civil service ranks. They have the energy and thinking to be selected and handle matters very quickly.
Receiving Ye Qing, a middle-aged civil servant with a thin figure, without lifting his head on paper, quickly recorded: "Name, hometown, household registration, seal of the child, letter of recommendation
"Ye Qing, a native of Pingshou County, Nancang County, has registered residence, Tongsheng seal and recommendation letter here." Ye Qing took out the document and handed it to him.
The golden light flickered slightly, and the golden chicken artifact pecked on the mark.
The muscles on the middle-aged civil servant's face were not easily noticeable. When he lifted his head, he felt a lingering golden aura in front of him. He calmed down and then looked at a young man with a slightly thin face, but a hint of golden aura added to his body.
He is a descendant of the Ye ethnic group! "The civil servant's face was as calm as water, and he said expressionlessly. He only registered the family's famous lineage and took a pale golden exam card." It's still the old rule. When you enter the exam room in the future, use this card as evidence. Don't lose any mistakes or omissions
Thank you very much! "Ye Qing respectfully took it and bowed.
The middle-aged civil servant squinted his eyes. With this golden aura, there were less than ten households in the county, and the Ye family had never heard of it. He couldn't help but think to himself, "Who is this visitor and whose favor has he received
But now is not the time to think, just say, 'Next!'
So one person continued, and the thought was temporarily suppressed.
In the midst of busyness, in the blink of an eye, the night is deep and the lights of thousands of homes are shining.
The middle-aged civil servant stayed in the government office, proofread the last file, took a long breath, and put down his pen under the oil lamp.
A young man in casual clothes carrying a lantern walked in from outside the door and chuckled, "Lord Lan is really hardworking. He's still busy with Wang's affairs at this late hour
Middle aged civil servant Lan Chongwen, the oldest qualified examiner in this round, is not actually a superior. He only joked with someone he knows well. He responded with a smile, "It's snowing these days and things are busy. It's too late to do it. Mr. Zeng came to joke, but this is related to the future pillars of the country. How dare we be careless
Upon hearing these words, Zeng Lian was slightly solemn. He was also one of the examiners, with similar personalities. Although there was an age difference and some differences in ideas, they respected each other.
Just changing to gentle persuasion: "National affairs cannot be taken lightly, Lord Lan. You also need to pay attention to your health. Your home is so far from the yamen, and it's snowing now. How can you go back
Let's go to your house now! "Lan Yun Chong ignored the words and said," Just stay overnight
Upon hearing these words, Zeng Lian was speechless and simply smiled, "In that case, it's getting late. Come with me
The two of them walked together, carrying lanterns and heading towards their home. The government office of Zeng Lian's house was not far away, and they walked at night for less than a moment before arriving at their doorstep.
As soon as everyone entered the room, a young woman saw Zeng Lian returning and quickly asked her maid to prepare food. Zeng Lian stopped her and said, "Madam, please prepare some dishes and warm up the wine. I will sit with Lord Lan
Lan Chongwen blushed and said, "I'm tired of being an alcoholic
No matter where you are, don't say that, sir, "replied Zeng with a smile, which was polite and inappropriate to participate in their conversation.
Turning around, he went to the kitchen to warm up the wine and cook.
In just a moment, a pot of warm wine, meat and vegetable dishes, and a bowl of rice were all brought over by her own hands, steaming hot and fragrant, making both the host and guest's fingers tremble with pleasure.
In winter, there is a shortage of fresh vegetables and ingredients at home, so please use them first. If they are not enough, please let me know and I will ask my maid to buy some. "Zeng took off her plain white apron, and her pretty face showed a hint of apology.
Lan Chongwen began to stir up the chopsticks, but without seeing anyone outside, the Zeng family retreated.
Zeng Lian and Lan Chongwen went on three rounds of drinking, their eyes and ears were hot, and their conversation became much more open. They already had a deep friendship, otherwise Zeng Lian wouldn't have invited them all night and even let his wife meet.
After going back and forth, Lan Chongwen talked about Ye Qing this afternoon and sighed, "This son came to register, holding a recommendation letter from the Pingshou County Government below. He is a child's status, and I still vaguely remember this Ye tribe, but they are just wealthy families in the county. Where did this golden fortune come from
And although I watched in a hurry, I saw that this son's character was somewhat weak, and I don't know which noble person appreciated and blessed him so much
Tong Sheng, blessed with golden energy... "Zeng Lian pondered for a moment, then paused for a moment before asking," What kind of name is it
Lan Chongwen recalled for a moment, and his memory clearly emerged from the scattered essays: "Ye Qing
Yes! "Zeng Lian clapped his hands and his voice lengthened," Who is he
You are very well-informed, but you only know how to sell secrets. Tell me quickly
Zeng Lian smiled slightly and said, "Do you remember the song 'Observing Peace' we sang the other day
Of course I remember, on the journey of the sun and moon, if they come out of it; if the stars and Han are brilliant, if they come out of it. What a blessing! Singing praises one's aspirations - this poem has a noble spirit! "Lan Chongwen nodded and suddenly woke up:" Isn't this the one who dominates the Dragon Palace and dominates
What do you think? This person's family is nothing but mediocre. Besides Dragon Lord, who else in this county has such a hand? "Zeng Lian slowly raised his glass and drank, his gaze sinking:" This son is born as a child, blessed by this fortune. I'm sure this scholar doesn't need to say anything. I heard he's only fifteen years old, this is really
Amidst the murmurs and sighs, Ye Qingyun remembered himself, feeling disheartened and raising his glass to drink in one gulp.
The figure on the curtain moved slightly, and the female voice coughed lightly: "Husband, remember to supervise tomorrow's exam and not disturb Lord Lan's rest for too long
This reminder caused Zeng Lian's wine pot to pause and he had to put down the cup.
Lan Chongwen sighed as he looked at him. This person was known for his literary talent and was once the top scorer in the county, praised by thousands of people. However, due to his bad luck, he repeatedly failed to pass the imperial examination and became a scholar, relying on his literary and intellectual pursuits. He often went berserk after drinking and acted absurdly, but little did he know that his heart was filled with distress?
Fortunately, I was disappointed in the officialdom and proud in my love life. I married a virtuous woman and helped my husband correct some mistakes.
There is no better daughter than this one from the right family and the right family, "she secretly praised in her heart, then changed the topic:" No wonder I see that this person has a weak fate, but has external luck
At this point, Lan Chongwen shook his chopsticks and a bolt of lightning flashed through his heart: "I came from a humble background in Kyoto. Although I have some talent, it has taken me too long to accumulate good luck, and I have failed many times
I was promoted to the position of Grand Academician Meng Tong and was able to pass the imperial examination. Although my official position is ordinary, it is my mission to secretly make friends and recruit talents to join the camp
Zeng Lian came from a humble family and was suppressed by a local aristocratic family. His luck was limited, and his performance in the imperial examination was mediocre. He started from a low position in the officialdom, but after many years of serving in the government, he was still able to advance to the eighth rank... Whether it was his hard to hide brilliance, his accumulated wealth, or his wife's good fortune, he had a comprehensive strength of luck and was worth accepting
Upon hearing Zeng Lian's words, Lan Chongwen thought to himself, "This Ye Qing can be considered as a hidden gem yet to be discovered. Can we get in touch with him? If we can, the Cold Sect will only have one more person like this
There may be luck, but it's hard to handle, which leads to a complete collapse in the exam room. I've seen many of them before
The blessing of golden luck from the Dragon Palace is just a child's status, can it really be tolerated? After years of studying and having clear aspirations, this son has a unique perspective and can withstand it with courage and experience. He is only fifteen years old
I haven't seen the strength of the exam room yet. If I don't submit this exam paper, it's too early to rely solely on luck. It's not too late to talk about it after the county exam... "With a calm heart, he smiled and snatched the glass from Zeng Lian's hand." Don't drink too much. With your limited alcohol tolerance, do you still want to go to the government office tomorrow
As he spoke, he stood up and said, "Go to sleep, I'll go to the west wing myself
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