I slay demons and demons with poetry

Chapter 96
After the scholar parade is over, this year's Jizhou prefectural examination is completely over.

And when everyone returned to the school, they also got the news that tonight, the magistrate will hold a burning tail banquet at Zhangwentai in Jizhou City to invite a group of newly promoted talents.

Burning tail banquet is a kind of banquet that was popular in the early Tang Dynasty. It was originally a banquet for the emperor to entertain guests, and later it gradually evolved into an imperial examination banquet. Banquets and many other Wenxi banquets can be regarded as a consistent tradition
Of course, this is not only to celebrate the arrival of the newly promoted talents, but also an opportunity to get to know each other. At the same time, various officials can also win relationships with these outstanding candidates, and it can be regarded as some interpersonal communication.

Song Mu himself is not familiar with these things, and Kong Zong told him everything.

After all, Song Mu, as the head of the case, is naturally the most important person in today's burning tail banquet.

On the carriage, Kong Zong and Song Mu finished talking about the process of the burnt-tail banquet and some precautions, and immediately looked at Song Mu, and said with some emotion.

"Brother Song, do you still remember the scene when we went to the birthday banquet at Master Zhou's house?"

Song Mu raised his head and gave him a puzzled look.Kong Zong continued with a smile.

"Brother Song may have to compose a few more poems this time."

Song Mu understood, but at this moment, he could only smile and pursed his lips. At the end-burning banquet, when everyone was drinking and drinking, the literati came up elegantly. Naturally, it was a small poetry meeting.

Song Mu had already made some preparations for this.

"It doesn't matter, there are so many talented people present, I think they won't embarrass me alone."

Song Mu spoke, Kong Zong nodded.

The two people's carriage crossed the street and came all the way to the government office.

Today's banquet was held at Zhangwentai behind the government office. As the name suggests, Zhangwentai is a place to display articles. It is similar to the Dengwen Pavilion on the pools of various county towns, but it is more magnificent. It not only serves as a defensive weapon during wartime , It can also be used as a means of beacon towers such as sound transmission for thousands of miles.

But at this moment, many scholars have arrived outside the government office.

As soon as Song Mu and Kong Zong got out of the car, they saw Master Xun and Lord Jiaoyu. The two of them were talking in front of the government office at the moment. Song Mu and Kong Zong stepped forward to salute. Open your mouth and say.

"Song Mu, just right, Mr. Ouyang and I were talking about you just now."

Song Mu looked puzzled, and Master Xun continued.

"According to the usual practice, the top ten in the college examination can enter the government school. As the head of the case, there is nothing wrong with it. What decision do you make now?"

Master Xun asked this question with joy on his face, and Ouyang Hong next to him also said at this time,

"Song Mu, if you can enter the government to study and study, you will be taught by Juren and Jinshi Xuezheng. I think you have a high chance of being successful in the provincial examination three years later."

After Ouyang Hong said that, he looked at Kong Zong beside him, and then added another sentence.

"Besides, Kong Zong can also enter the government school. The two of you are already familiar with each other. It will be great to take care of each other when the time comes."

When Ouyang Hong said this, Kong Zong beside him also smiled.

The content of the conversation between Ouyang Hong and Master Xun just now was actually to discuss whether Song Mu should stay in the school.

Today, Ouyang Hong and Fan Tixue had an exchange at the entrance of the school, and Ouyang Hong could clearly feel Fan Tixue's appreciation for Song Mu.

It is almost certain that Song Mu can enter the government school, but Ouyang Hong doesn't know if Song Mu will have other ideas, so he wants to clarify the pros and cons with Song Mu.

And today Ouyang Hong also got a piece of news from Fan Tixue. The news about Song Mu's shocking Shi Zong last time has spread, and it is said that Bian Jun and other Shi Zong are interested in Song Mu.

I even heard that the prefectural schools around Jizhou Prefecture are also preparing to recruit Song Mu.

The imperial examinations of the Wen Dynasty treat candidates from all regions equally, no matter where you take the exam, the papers are the same.

But after all, in some places, the population and economy are not good, and the academic style is lacking, so the performance evaluation for admission to school is always not up to standard.

I don't know who came up with such an idea, and even started to attack the schools in the surrounding state capitals to seize good student resources.

The Jizhou Mansion is now suffering its end, and many good seedlings have gradually emerged in the past few years. Students like Song Mu are naturally unwilling to let go.

Song Mu, who heard Ouyang Hong's words, naturally smiled. He already had an idea in his heart, so he nodded and said, "It is an honor for Song Mu to be able to study in the government."

Hearing this answer, Master Xun and the others all smiled, and Ouyang Hong was finally relieved, and also patted Song Mu on the shoulder with a smile.

"Okay, okay, let's go in together, today is your celebration banquet, and you must have a drink or two."

Several people smiled at the moment, and happily walked into the mansion.

In the government office, on Zhangwen Terrace, several banquet tables have been set up upstairs at this moment, and servants are lighting lamps and passing dishes.

Zhangwen Terrace is located on a high ground in Jizhou Prefecture. From here, you can easily see the situation of the entire Jizhou Prefecture. At this moment, the whole city is lit up, and the night view of the entire Jizhou Prefecture can be seen at a glance.

Upstairs, there are already many scholars watching the scenery, chatting with each other happily, the scene is elegant and peaceful, accompanied by the continuous sound of qin and pipa from a private room on the second floor, the atmosphere is very good.

Song Mu and others climbed the stairs. At this time, many scholars came up to say hello. Many people looked towards this side, and some people talked a lot. Obviously, they had a lot of opinions on Song Mu, the head of the court trial.

Upstairs at this moment, not only scholars were present, but many were also educated, and even a few lecturers had arrived. Seeing Song Mu coming up at this moment, they also exchanged a few words with each other.

Song Mu saw some of them today, but he didn't have a chance to say hello to them, and now they are chatting with each other, enjoying themselves.

"Song Mu is indeed a good-looking talent, and he writes good articles, which is really enviable."

"Your previous articles in "Tianxia Wenkan" were very good, and I appreciate them very much."

Some people praised him, and Song Mu bowed them all modestly.

After about a quarter of an hour, Song Mu was finally able to sit down, and at this moment the scholars had almost arrived.

Not long after, someone called out, and Lord Zhifu and Lord Tixue had also arrived.

Everyone stood up, Qiu Buchu and Fan Zhengxiong went upstairs, bowed their hands to everyone, let them sit down, and the burnt tail banquet officially started.

The first glass of wine in this shaowei banquet is naturally to respect all the newly promoted talents.

After drinking a cup, the magistrate Qiu Buchu was hearty, and immediately waved to everyone.

"Don't be so restrained, we can discuss family affairs and national affairs at today's Tail Burning Banquet, everyone can drink to their heart's content, and get drunk!"

Hearing the magistrate's words, everyone naturally looked relaxed, but each of them still straightened their backs.

Although it doesn't require so much etiquette, Song Mu also picked up the cup and got up after the teaching and learning had toasted the students.

Song Mu, who was wearing a student uniform, came to the magistrate with a wine glass, raised the wine glass respectfully, and said humbly.

"Students toast to the adults."

Qiu Zhifu also nodded again and again, clinking glasses with Song Mu at the moment, and said with a smile.

"Song's case is not bad! The various scenes of this hospital examination, even the old man is very enjoyable, and the arrival of Du Sheng that day also opened my eyes. Presumably next month's "Tianxia Wenkan", your poems It’s going to be on display again.”

Qiu Zhifu's words were astonishing, and everyone present looked at each other in blank dismay, a little surprised in their hearts.

In the National Academy Examination this August, many talents will write splendid articles and poems, and it will be even more difficult to compete for the rankings.

In previous years, the quality of the poems and articles in the trial issue of this academy was extremely high, and it was almost difficult to get the poems of the fourth and fifth ranks.

Song Mu's poem attracted the arrival of the Bansheng, so naturally there is no need to say more, but he did not expect that the magistrate Qiu also said that his poem could also be published in "Tianxia Wenkan".

This time and again, Song Muke has published four poems in "Tianxia Wenkan" three times in a row.

Everyone couldn't help but recall that it had been some years since such a character appeared last time.

Everyone's faces were somewhat surprised and stunned, but more of them were a little envious.

To be so praised by the magistrate, Song Mu must not be far behind in the future.

"Master Song Mucheng said auspiciously, he will definitely work harder."

Song Mu toasted again at the moment and said, Qiu Zhifu laughed twice, clinked glasses with Song Mu and drank the wine.

After the magistrate was seated, Song Mu immediately walked up to Fan Tixue, and filled the wine glass in his hand again.

And Fan Tixue was already waiting, looking at Song Mu with a smile on his face, and raised his glass.

When the two collided, Fan Tixue also said something.

"Song Mu, you have to work harder in the future, don't forget my encouragement to you today."

"Song Mu always remembers."

Song Mu answered, and Fan Tixue drank the wine with a smile.

Afterwards, the scholars raised their glasses one after another, but after all, the magistrate has a limited capacity for drinking, and after that, groups of three or four came forward, drinking and mingling for a while.

Not long after, the banquet has become extremely lively, and everyone is quite familiar with each other, taking advantage of the delicious food and wine, they are also talking freely.

"You may not know that the song "Shiyang City Luanye County Learns Nostalgia for the Ancients" that was written by Song Anshou before now has a name, "Ye Nostalgia for the Ancients"."

A scholar of some age looked slightly drunk at the moment, and said with a bit of drunkenness.

"It's strange to say that this "Night Nostalgia", after writing the lyrics, the rhythm is unexpectedly wonderful. Nowadays, there are many wonderful "Ye Nostalgia" in various places. Before everyone sings, they will talk about the first thing on the desk Timely talent and courage.”

When everyone heard about it, they immediately looked at Song Mu who was eating, but at this time the scholar got up and walked towards Song Mu.

"Song Dean!" The middle-aged scholar raised his glass and cupped his hands, Song Mu got up quickly, and the other party said.

"I have little talent and little learning, and I have no special skills. I am really interested today, and I am very envious of the scenery of the desk. Can I ask the desk leader to compose a poem for everyone?"

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(End of this chapter)