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Chapter 516 Tangled things...

The concept of time is a very magical thing. For children, every day seems extremely long. Since getting up in the morning, they have done so many things, why is it only noon?Why have I not grown up after so many days and nights?
But for adults, the time of each day flies by very fast. It seems that a day passes in a blink of an eye. When you think about the experience of the day seriously, you will finally find out strangely that it seems that there is nothing to do at the end of the day. matter……

Some people say that children feel that time passes slowly because they need a lot of things to fill their memories. Because children don’t have much in their heads, and they have to remember a lot every day, they feel that time passes slowly. If you have packed too many things, you will subconsciously ignore some irrelevant things, so time passes quickly.

Specifically why this happens, I am afraid no one can say clearly.

In short, time is like sand in your hand, the more you want to hold it tightly, the faster it slips, and it slips away from your fingers inadvertently...

Ever since he painted Wu Qingmei that day, Yun Jing's life became flat again, he read books and studied for exams every day, and his life was uneventful.

As the day of the imperial examination approached, countless candidates who wanted to take the imperial examination came from all directions in Qingjiang City, and the atmosphere in the general environment was tense.

But Yunjing was not affected by the general environment, and he still did what he had to do every day, and his mentality was very stable.

The mentality of not burning incense and holding Buddha's feet for a while does not exist in Yunjing. He has always held a rigorous and serious attitude towards learning. With enough accumulation and background, he has confidence in his heart. Only by facing the test of fate can we calmly face it.

Well, in fact, such things as fame and fame are dispensable to Yunjing, he does not rely on fame and fortune to change his future and destiny, this thing to him is just for the happiness of his family.

After returning that day, except for occasionally going to Baizhi's place and going to the capital to exchange books, Yunjing is usually busy with his studies and rarely goes out, so it can be regarded as a half-stay.

There is one thing to say, the vast majority of scholars in this era are nerds, even to the extent that they can't take care of themselves. Who makes almost all scholars in this era have a wealthy family, and they don't need to worry about daily trivial matters at all, as long as they study with peace of mind That's it.

In addition to studying, Yunjing learned most of the news about various aspects through chatting with Song Yan.

As a book boy, Song Yan knew that his young master was devoted to studying, so he consciously played the role of eyes and ears.

Through him, Yunjing understood that the dozens of heroes from the Three Kingdoms of the North who went down to the south no longer do things everywhere, some have already returned to their country, such as 'Wu Changkong', and some stayed in Dali, don't get me wrong, They didn't give up their nationality to join Dali, but stayed in Dali to travel and increase their knowledge, read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles. They are all here, and they must take advantage of this opportunity.

Then the anomalous phenomenon Wu Qingmei told Yun Jing that day has gradually spread widely, and many Jianghu people have been aroused and want to go to the site of Jianjian Mountain to hunt for treasures. Don't pay attention anymore, what he has to face in front of him is the imperial examination.

The rest are nothing worth paying attention to, they are all trivial matters. The only thing worth mentioning is that the title deed of the courtyard in Wuqingmei's capital city was sent to Yunjing as a finishing fee, that is to say, Yunjing also There are people who have luxury houses in the capital city of Dali.

Obviously Wu Qingmei is still very concerned about this matter. Knowing that Yunjing probably won't go there often, he specially arranged a housekeeper and some servants to take care of him. Then, those housekeepers and servants are naturally Transferred to the name of Yunjing.

Yunjing couldn't laugh or cry about this, such a big house, with ten or twenty servants, all the daily expenses fell on him, it must be known that the cost of maintaining such a house in the capital was astonishing, and Yunjing was in There is no industry in the capital.

Fortunately, it's not a big problem. It's great that he sells his paintings, and Yunjing itself is not short of money. If he is admitted to Juren, he can still receive money and food from the government every month. Although it is not much, it is only from the government. The money and food are better than many ordinary people.

Yunjing also made fun of Song Yan about this matter, saying that we also have property in the capital, you, a book boy, will be a housekeeper in the future, and now you have to learn to be familiar with and manage it.

Regarding this question, Song Yan was both excited and at a loss. After all, he was only a boy of the same age as Yun Jing. He was suddenly at a loss for such a heavy responsibility, but he seriously promised that he would learn to do it. Well, the young master will not be disappointed.

There is still no news about Xiao Ye Zi, Yunjing asked Song Yan to inquire specifically, there is no trace of Xiao Ye Zi at the ruins of the Burial Sword Mountain, and I don’t know what she did, the family is fine, calm and peaceful, except that the younger siblings are sometimes naughty , Master's official career is already on the right track, especially in a recent letter from Li Qiu, vaguely telling Yunjing that he will be transferred to the capital in a year or two at most, tsk, there are people above, this official career can't take off yet?

After a period of time, there was news that the Jin family had finally married the eldest prince. The Jin family had completely turned to Dali. The industries of other countries were being transferred to Dali. With the support of the Jin family's wealth, the eldest prince Overtly and covertly wooing officials, it is all kinds of momentum. Brothels and teahouses are all singing the great prince's reputation for benevolence. This is preparing for the dragon fight. However, without huge financial support, the other princes combined are not as powerful as the first prince...

In midsummer, the heat is unbearable. Occasionally there is news that someone in a certain place has been burned to death. Most of the people who died were poor people. .

Fortunately, Yunjing has long been out of cold and heat, and no matter how hot the weather is, it will have no effect on him.

In the small rented courtyard, Yunjing reads and studies quietly under the tree. The courtyard is extremely cool, even if the hot wind blows close to the courtyard, it will become cool. Many places in Gein’s courtyard are covered with frost.

It couldn't be easier for Yunjing to get some ice, and it's not a problem even to freeze the whole yard. Although he is not afraid of cold and heat, why not make himself more comfortable?

When Song Yan came back from outside, he opened the door lightly for fear of disturbing Yunjing. It was extremely hot outside, and his brow was sweating. After entering the yard, the cool breath was not too refreshing.

Seeing Yunjing put down the book, Song Yan hurried over and said, "Master, there is something about the matter you called my attention to."

"How?" Yun Jing nodded and asked.

Song Yan said: "Master, the imperial court has announced that the [-]th day of the seventh lunar month will be auspicious in ten days' time. The exam will start from that day, and the exam will last for three days. Registration will start today. The registration period is only three days. Those who do not register after three days can only Wait for the next time”

The imperial examination must be registered in advance. This is related to the issue of arranging the examination room according to each individual. It will take time. It is not easy to take the exam. In the past, the children's examination and the scholar's examination were managed by Mr. Xuetang, but now Yunjing himself Do it yourself.

After thinking for a while, Yun Jing said: "Well, Xiao Song, you prepare the corresponding items, and we will go to register later, and hope that this matter can be implemented today."

Nodding his head, he agreed, but Song Yan still hesitated and said, "Master, there are three days to sign up, why don't you go in the next few days? Today is the first day, and there must be a lot of people who signed up."

"That's why I have to go today, and as soon as possible. You know that you will go when there are fewer people in the next two days. Others probably think so, and they will still get together at that time. Don't delay the time and fail to register. The loss outweighs the gain." Alright," Yun Jing said with a smile.

After thinking about it, Song Yan realized that this was the truth. He secretly thought that the young master is the young master. He hadn't thought of this, so he immediately prepared, for fear that he would not be able to line up if he was late.

Yun Jing also stopped reading, went back to the room and changed into a scholar's uniform, tidied up his appearance, Song Yan was also ready when he was done, and the master and servant went to the registration place.

The imperial examination system of the Dali Dynasty is still different from the history of previous lives in Yunjing’s memory. In Dali, Tongsheng’s fame is usually below 20 years old. Although there is no hard and fast rule, but he has not yet passed the entrance examination for Tongsheng after reaching [-] years old. I'm embarrassed to take the exam, surrounded by a group of half-grown children, how embarrassing is that?It also shows in disguise that I am not a material for reading.

However, there are clear rules for scholarly achievement. 30 years old is a hurdle. After 30 years old, you will not be eligible to take the exam. And if you don’t have scholarly achievement at 30 years old, the national welfare for childhood achievement will also be banned, but The fame is still there and will not be cancelled.

As for the examination of scholars, there is no age limit at this time, as long as they are not dead, they can continue to take the examination, so many people with white beard and white hair are taking the examination, striving to go further.

The reason why there is an age requirement for the examination of the scholar, Yunjing probably understands the reason now, is that the dynasty is based on the employment system considerations, 30 years old is not yet admitted to the scholar, there is almost no plasticity in the future, why not switch to the country as soon as possible to contribute to the country?So the country will no longer support such mediocrity.

Therefore, the fame and fame of a scholar is a hurdle. If you pass it, you will still have a chance in the future. If you can’t pass it, once the 30 years old arrives, the road of imperial examinations will be considered to be over.

Then, to raise people’s fame, the number of people admitted by each state capital is different, and it will be determined according to the area of ​​the territory, the number of people in each department, and even the total population. In any case, the number of people admitted is very small. It is not an exaggeration to describe Wanma crossing the single-plank bridge.

Take this imperial examination as an example, in Jiangzhou, the total number of candidates admitted will most likely not exceed 50 people!
50 people sounds like a lot, but the actual situation is that God knows how many people take the imperial examination. After all, anyone with a reputation as a scholar can take the exam. The three generations of old, middle-aged and young people add up to an astonishing number of scholars.

Of course, there are also special circumstances that will increase the number of admissions, such as the special Enke after the new emperor registers. At that time, the new emperor has to expand his team. After all, such opportunities are rare and very slim. Ordinary people should not count on it. .

The number of applicants admitted varies from continent to continent, but the test papers are unified across the country. As for how to print and deliver the test papers, don’t ask about it, whoever inquires will die!

What are you doing asking about this? Why, you still want to cheat?If you don't kill me, who will you kill?

There have been several incidents of leaking questions in history, and every time it happened, it was a major event that shocked the whole country. It can be said that people were killed from top to bottom.

This time, the registration place for the Jiangzhou Juren Examination is located in a school. The school has vacated a special space for the holidays, and a large area around it is already heavily guarded. Come on, every scholar who comes here is a baby bump, who knows which one of them will rise to the top and become a big shot in the future?In case something unexpected happens at this time, it's okay. It is necessary to maintain a continuous guard with heavy troops.

In fact, in addition to the place of registration, all the violent institutions in Qingjiang City are in operation to ensure the smooth progress of the imperial examination. If something goes wrong, it is not a joke. Recently, the rejection of entering and leaving Qingjiang City has been particularly strict, especially those who are in the rivers and lakes. They are the focus of warning. It's fun to grab the top cylinder.

The two masters and servants of Yunjing came outside the registration place, and there were already quite a few long queues, each with at least 200 people, and there were more people coming in the follow-up.

Looking at it a little bit, Yunjing secretly thought that the number of participants in the imperial examination this time should not exceed tens of thousands, and the number of people admitted was only a few dozen people, and the rest were all accompanying the exam. Thinking about it makes one's teeth hurt.

For scholars, the imperial examination is no less than a fish jumping over the dragon's gate to compete for the cross. Although there is still a chance if one fails to cross the gate, it will waste time in vain.

"The young master is really clever. There are not many people who signed up on the first day today. If it is the next two days, the queue will not be long. If you think about it, you can finish the registration for the young master today." Song Yan looked at the team in front of him. Paiyun blatantly King ass.

There are guarding soldiers all around, but Song Yan stands upright with his chest upright. Logically speaking, he is not qualified to come here at this time, but he came with Yunjing. Under the eyes of everyone, I only felt that there was light and honor on my face, and I looked around. People who are not qualified to come here to watch the excitement have to be careful when looking around.

"We're still a bit late, but it's not a big problem," Yun Jing said with a smile.

Song Yan hurriedly said: "Master, I'll help you line up. I'll call you when it's almost your turn. Master, find a place to rest. It's hard to be under the sun in this damn weather."

At this time, the benefits of bringing servants are reflected. You don’t have to stand in the sun to expose yourself to the sun in the queue. The only thing that makes people speechless is that whenever the front of the line shouts the young master, most of them are scholars wearing scholar clothes. Look over there to see if you are calling yourself...

"Success, you go to line up," Yun Jing nodded and smiled, not rejecting Song Yan's positive performance.

This is just for registration. It is not serious when the exam is really started. It does not restrict people's freedom, as long as they don't do anything.

Song Yan went to queue, and Yun Jing was happy to take a walk around.

After graduating from the school in Niujiao Town, Yunjing seldom set foot in such a place. Although this school is not the place where Yunjing studied, but being in such an environment is also very friendly, and at the same time, he has some nostalgia in his heart. Time is gone forever, thinking back to the past, playing in school is like yesterday.

I can't go back after all...

It is obvious that the government attaches great importance to this imperial examination beyond ordinary people's imagination. Taking this registration place as an example, in addition to the soldiers and the yamen servants, there are actually more than ten innate masters scattered everywhere, and there are even one or two true artistic conceptionists. breath exists!

Anyone who dares to come here to make trouble at such a time will definitely end up miserable!
Even if it is just for registration, before the exam, the students who want to participate in the imperial examination have already begun to show their various attitudes. Some people are nervous and apprehensive, some are in a trance, and some are calm and confident. There are not many who are right.

Yun Jing couldn't help thinking about this, it's like this before the exam, and he must be so nervous when the exam actually starts.

Well, Yunjing also understands that fame in this world is not just a paper diploma, it is related to the fate and future, and it is related to the status of a person, so the pressure brought by the imperial examination can be imagined.

Being in a foreign land, with no friends around, he couldn't even find someone to chat with, after wandering around, Yunjing just found a shady place and waited boredly for him to register.

After registering, arrange the examination room, familiarize yourself with the examination room before the test, and then the real test. Although you have not experienced the Juren test, the process should be similar to Yunjing's previous two tests.

"In order to save Li Lang from his home, but the number one in the imperial list..."

Yun Jing, who was bored waiting, inexplicably flashed this tune from his previous life in his mind, and then wondered secretly, will there be women disguised as men in this imperial examination?
Yun Jing laughed at the thought of this, how could it be possible for women to mix in? You must know that before entering the examination room, you have to take off your clothes to verify your integrity. It is impossible for Rongshu to grow a man's thing out of thin air, and it is impossible for ordinary women to get in it!

Speaking of entering the examination room and verifying your integrity, a scholar is so entangled to death, even Yunjing rubs his teeth, and Chrysanthemum checks for you, what the hell is it?

But there is no way, this is a necessary process, every scholar has to go through it, just like Yunjing's previous military medical examination, it cannot be avoided.

Some scholars pass the exam once, and they only experience it once, and they pass it. Those who have been defeated and fought repeatedly are called egg pain. They have to go through it every time, and they probably want to die.

Yun Jing heard that the people who check the candidates before the exam are all masked. This is to prevent the candidates from retaliation when they get rich in the future. After all, it is very offensive to give people a full body check. Except for Master Rabbit, who the hell wants to be stabbed Behind.

a plant.

Thinking that he had to go through it too, Yun Jing couldn't help scolding his mother, and even didn't want to take the exam.

The problem with him is that he can't evade inspection, and bribery is even more impossible. If he does something like that, he will be taken down and questioned. After all, he is suspected of cheating.

What a crime, what can I do?I don't want to be stabbed in the back, what the hell is this...

Just when Yun Jing was tangled up in thinking about these things, time passed unknowingly, and he suddenly heard Song Yan's familiar voice shouting, only then did he realize that it was his turn.

Hurry over, the person in charge of registration is a kind old man, even after meeting many candidates who came to register, this old man couldn't help but look at Yun Jing more, and praised his good skin.

Although Yunjing gave the other party a good impression, but the other party didn't have time to write ink, and had a businesslike attitude.

"Student registration, household registration, the certificate issued by the place of household registration, and the letter of guarantee issued by more than three candidates, register for me," the old gentleman looked at Yunjing and ordered.

These things had been prepared long ago, and Song Yan hurriedly presented them.

Student registration and household registration are a must, so there is no need to say more. As for the certificate issued by the place of household registration, there is a saying. If there is a record, you can check and verify it at any time, otherwise you will not even be eligible for registration.

As for the joint guarantee letter for more than three applicants, this is also a necessary thing. Yunjing had already prepared for it. But there are other people, and one more thing, if Yunjing cheats in the imperial examination, the guarantor will be jointly and severally liable, and if he fails, his merits will be revoked or even sent to prison!
So usually if the relationship is not in place, people will not guarantee you at all. After all, no one is willing to take that risk.

Fortunately, Yunjing was good at both learning and learning from small things, and he didn't neglect the gentlemen of the year during the holidays. So when he went to the school to apply for the guarantee, the teachers of the school were vying to be the guarantee, and there was almost no fight.

This kind of thing is beneficial to both parties, they guarantee Yunjing, and Yunjing will have to think about this friendship no matter what in the future when he becomes famous.

The circle of scholars, the word circle is very particular.

The old gentleman in charge of the registration checked Yunjing's various credentials. When he opened Yunjing's school record, especially when he saw the column of Master Li Qiu, he couldn't help but look up at Yunjing again, and then continued to watch silently. After seeing the long list of resumes, the old gentleman couldn't help being moved, looked up at Yunjing and said a good word.

Why is the old man moved?Gein Yunjing had served in the army, and even participated in the crucial battle last year. His performance in the army was brilliant, and all his military achievements could not be faked.

With so many people registered, the old man has never seen such a brilliant resume. Xin Dao really deserves to be a famous teacher and a great apprentice.

At such a young age, he has the ability to kill most of the enemy's innate generals. How many young people can do it?Many scholars are fine if they don't pee their pants on the battlefield. Although Yun Jing is young, the old man has no doubt that his resume is fake. Who dares to pay for it?This thing has a record, fake ones can't stand the investigation!

Because there were still many people queuing up behind, the old gentleman went through the registration immediately without exchanging pleasantries with Yunjing after confirming that it was correct.

After registration, there are two documents that need to be signed by Yunjing. One is for Yunjing. It must be shown when entering the examination room and must be kept well. If you lose it, you will miss the imperial examination.

These two documents are very carefully signed and marked. They are written where the two documents overlap, and the fingerprints are also pressed there. There are two copies, and the two documents account for half of each. If they do not match when entering the examination room, the consequences will be self-evident Metaphor.

In addition, in order to prevent people from taking the exam for themselves, fingerprints and palm prints are left alone, and they will be checked at that time.
From these anti-fraud procedures, it can be seen how strict the dynasty is towards the imperial examinations, so it is necessary for those who participate in the imperial examinations to come and register in person, even if the servants help.

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(End of this chapter)