Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 578

North Zhili, Baoding Prefecture.

Since the governor of Baoding was established during the Xuande period, Baoding has become the real capital of Beizhili.

After all, Gyeonggi is Shuntian Prefecture, while Beizhili has always been called Kinki. Since the emperor moved the capital to Beijing, there have been endless news about the establishment of Beizhili as a province.

However, both the governor of Baoding and the magistrate of Baoding pretended to be deaf and dumb, and dared not speak about it.

Ordinary people's words are just fine, if the words of these officials spread to the capital, it will be a big blow.

However, the arrival of the provincial examination pushed Baoding Mansion to the peak of the upsurge.

Because only the provinces can do the provincial test, and Beizhili can do it now, isn't it the actual Northern Zhili province?

A wave of upsurge made the official circles in Beizhili move up and down, and the hearts of the people rushed.

As everyone knows, this is exactly the introduction that the imperial court planted for the establishment of Beizhili Province. When public opinion generally accepts it, the establishment of Beizhili Province will be a matter of course.

Shanxi, Taiyuan Prefecture.

Since the Apocalypse, the world has been in turmoil, and Shanxi is not immune to the common customs. In addition to the drought and plague, especially the Qin invaders who entered the Jin Dynasty in the third year of Chongzhen, that is, the 36th Battalion of Shaanxi at that time.

After this incident, plus the plague, Shanxi's population lost three to four out of ten, and many places were abandoned.

However, with the peace of the world, especially after the imperial court expelled the slaves and left the customs, the court's majesty was greatly increased, and many people walked out of the mountains and forests, settled down and lost their jobs.

With the publicity of the provincial examination, Taiyuan Mansion seemed to be cooking with fire, and it became more and more lively.

Compared with the slim chances of the provincial examination, the provincial examination can be said to be a broad road, which everyone yearns for. The specific rules and news are all posted on the publicity wall, and there are twelve chapters posted, which can be described as shocking.

Chongshan Temple was quite lively at this time, there were few pilgrims, but most of them were scholars.

It turns out that those who live here are those scholars who are greedy for quietness and cheapness. They are willing to study hard here in order to participate in the general examination and get a title on the gold list.

"In this provincial examination, even the county magistrate was selected."

"Since the reign of Chongzhen, there have been droughts and epidemics in the three Jin Dynasties, and there have been military disasters. It has only gotten better in recent years. Many counties are still vacant!"

"That's right, the world is thriving now, and there are many official positions, but even those hundreds of Jinshi will be tested, and they will not be able to survive..."

"This is also your chance to have me, otherwise how can you become an official?"

"Brothers, I'm Yu Jackie, whose name is Beiming. I don't know what you said just now, but is it a provincial test?"

The two looked around, and saw a bearded scholar, wearing a smooth blue gown, wearing a square scarf on his head, and cloth shoes, exuding a strong smell of books.

Don't think about it, it's Juren who studied hard in the temple like them.

"Under Lu Zhuo, the word Yuezhi, this is my friend, in bronze inscriptions, in ink calligraphy—"

The one with a wider face introduced the other, who was taller, smiled, and moved his beard, quite kindly.

"What I'm talking about is the provincial test. Presumably, Xiongtai must also have the intention to do this."

Lu Zhuowen said: "Early this morning, yellow paper was pasted on the publicity wall. It is said that the provincial examination will be administered by the governor, and the academic administration, political envoys, and inspectors will be tested together. The date is set on July 28, which is the same as in other provinces."

"That's good."

Yu Chenglong breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "These days, the headaches caused by the math and agricultural books are finally coming to an end."

"Who said no?"

Lu Zhuo continued: "I heard that according to the current meaning, anyone who can read and write can take the test. Later, the government and the public persuaded him that only children who have passed the government test can take the test."

"This threshold is extremely necessary."

Jin Wen, who was silent on the side, couldn't help but speak, grinning almost to the point of brows:

"In addition to the county magistrate, the master, and the general judge, the county's sixth house, history, experience, prison officials and other humble officials were also brought out. Moreover, at this time, twenty county magistrates were actually brought out."

"A county seated official, parental official, when will our talents covet it?"

"Scholars can also be magistrates?" Yu Chenglong was shocked, a wave of heat rushed from the soles of his feet to the back of his head, he wished he could jump three feet high in place, so as to express the joy in his heart.

God is so pitiful, for so many years, what he always wanted to do was to win the exam, but in the end, his career failed. Now that he sees hope, how can he explain one or two?
"That's right." Jin Wenle said: "This provincial test is calculated in percentiles. Each question is worth one point. If you make a mistake, you will get no points. The ranking will be ranked from higher to lower."

"And this ranking is also the ranking of official positions. It is arranged in descending order of rank. As long as the top [-] are in the exam, they must be the county magistrates."

Yu Chenglong gritted his teeth and restrained his joy. He knew that the announcement wall must be crowded with people, and he couldn't squeeze through it, so he could only continue to ask:
"Total, how many positions are there in total?"

"Brother Yu, don't worry." Lu Zhuo smiled and said, "Our brothers counted and arranged from high to low, there are 370 nine positions in total."

"I hope very much." Yu Chenglong nodded solemnly.

After chatting with Lu Zhuo and Jin Wen for a long time, Yu Jackie couldn't hold back his joy the next day. He came to the publicity wall early in the morning and saw the yellow paper all over the wall.

"Dangyang Magistrate County, Shilou County, Daning County..."

"Sure enough, there are [-] vacancies for county magistrates. It seems that this provincial test is the real talent show."

Yu Chenglong saw the date and decided in his heart.

Back at the temple, he picked up the pen and wrote a letter, brimming with joy and passion, expressing his confidence in the future.

After a long time, this letter was finally burned by him.

If he doesn't win, wouldn't his family rejoice for him in vain.

At the end of the month, the supervisor in the temple saw them off, with an earnest heart that everyone could understand.

With two entourages, Yu Chenglong also embarked on the road of provincial examination.

Lu Zhuo and Jin Wen also got into the bullock cart and went side by side.

The place of the provincial examination is Taiyuan Gongyuan, which is a sacred place for scholars in Shanxi Province, and now they will also enter.

Lanterns lit on the road illuminated the whole Fucheng.

Due to the uneven personnel, three scholars must be co-guaranteed if they want to refer to it.

Outside the tribute courtyard, a large row of lanterns with the names of various prefectures hung high, and everyone lined up and entered one after another.

The three of them are from Taiyuan Mansion, so they naturally lined up.

"I'm afraid that scholars from all over Shanxi are here?" Jin Wen exclaimed.

"Three or four thousand." Lu Zhuo on the side said:

"Therefore, the provincial examination had to add an additional item. People over 40 years old are not allowed to apply for the examination, otherwise there will be more people."

"The imperial court is here to select officials, not to provide for the elderly." 32-year-old Yu Chenglong blurted out.

Refer to the provincial examination, the time is three days and two nights, enter at noon on the first day, and exit at the time of application on the third day.

Obviously, these one hundred questions should not be underestimated.

(End of this chapter)