Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 238
The eighty prefectures in the Kanto region vary in size and population.

Therefore, no matter the county examination or the state examination, the number of admissions is based on the total number of Dingkou in the area.

Only the Beijing Examination to be held next March will enroll 500 Jinshi tentatively.

This number seems to be quite a lot, at least higher than the constant number of 11 people 300 years after Ming Xianzong Chenghua.

However, because it is a classified test, there are five subjects in total, and only the top 100 of each subject are actually admitted.

Under the background of the era when Gao Cheng made it clear that Jinshi was an official and promoted people as officials, there was no need to worry about whether the size of the Eastern Wei Dynasty could accommodate 500 Jinshi.

Of course, Gao Cheng did not limit Juren's future development. If he made meritorious service as an official, he could be promoted to an official. What he stipulated was only the starting point for Juren to take office.

As the No. [-] in the classics section of the East Wucheng County Examination in Qinghe County, Cui Shan is full of confidence in himself, even though in the upcoming Dingzhou State Examination, he will face his fellow Qinghe Cui family and the children of another top gentry, the Boling Cui family. There is no wavering in the competition.

There were four surnames and five clans in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and Dingzhou had only two families. A group of Boling Cui family, Qinghe Cui family's aides and officials from the aides persuaded Gao Cheng with this reason, hoping that he could increase the number of admissions in Dingzhou prefectural examination.

Gao Cheng was hesitant on the surface, but he was unmoved in his heart. He still insisted that the number of admissions at the county and state level examinations be based on the number of local Dingkou.

Everyone has served Gao Cheng for many years, and they know his habits, seeing that he has been slow to express his opinion, they stopped seeking benefits for the villagers, so as not to hate Gao Cheng.

Cui Qian performed steadily in the county examination, and Wang Xi also won the first prize in the county examination classics in Ju County, Beihai County, Qingzhou.

In comparison, even though many well-educated people in Dingzhou, such as Boling Sancui, have already entered official positions, the competition Cui Shan faces is still greater than that of Wang Xi.

But with their talent and learning, it is more than enough to pass the state test.

Both Cui Shan and Wang Xi set their sights on the Beijing Examination. There are five imperial examinations, each of which will admit the top 100 candidates.

Therefore, the two were forbidden to make friends after the county examination, and studied hard behind closed doors, in order to get a good ranking in the Beijing examination.

There are many people who share the same idea as them, but the talents and learning of people cannot be generalized. Many of them may only be lucky enough to pass the state examination in their whole life and get the status of juren. Disappointed, he seeks an official position, waiting for the future to turn around and obtain an official position.

As for non-jinshi and Gao's father and son's staff background, they cannot serve in the central government, and they have already suffered so many blows from the imperial court. Who would dream of being a minister again.

In May, midsummer, the children of the gentry study in the ethnology, and the poor study in the county school. They are subsidized by granary meals. Students from all over the country are diligently reviewing and preparing for the state examination at the end of September.

The Prime Minister of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, Gao Huan, King of Bohai, returned to Luoyang after a year. Unlike the past, the reason for going south this time was just a letter from Gao Cheng:
According to the doctor, Duan Rong, the Marquis of Guzang County, and his brother-in-law, were about to run out of fuel and burn out.

However, Gao Huan still did not catch up with Duan Rong for the last time. Two days before he arrived in Luoyang, the Guzanghou's mansion was full of surprises.

Gao Cheng was waiting outside the Jianchun Gate. Gao Huan met the messenger who reported the funeral on the way. The father and son saw each other a few months later, both with sad expressions on their faces.

Needless to say, Gao Huan, Duan Rong joined him in the Hebei Uprising, successively murdered Du Luozhou and Ge Rong, and then fled to Jinyang to join Er Zhurong. with trust.

When Duan Rong died, Gao Huan was devastated and devastated.

And Gao Cheng is not much better, if it is said that Yuan Zigong died of illness, his grief is somewhat for show to his confidants, but today it comes from his heart.

Whether it's buried deep in his mind, the childhood memories of this uncle, or the old story of the two working together to rule Cangzhou, even though he knew Duan Rong would not make it through May, Gao Cheng still couldn't let go of it for a long time.

"Go to the mourning hall first."

Gao Huan's voice was a little hoarse, his face was haggard, even if he tried hard, he couldn't hide his fatigue.

Now is indeed not the time to exchange pleasantries, but after leading the way, Gao Cheng turned around and persuaded:
"A person cannot be resurrected after death, please take care of your father and take care of your body, and take the great Wei Sheji as the most important thing."

Gao Huan hummed, and the father and son were silent all the way, entered Guzanghou's mansion, and went straight to the mourning hall.

Duan Shao led his two younger brothers, Duan Xiaoyan and Duan Ning'an, to kneel beside him. Gao Huan saw the coffin in the hall. The white-haired him staggered a little, and Gao Cheng had to step forward to help him.

Under the watchful eyes of all the guests, Gao Huan didn't whine loudly, crying out what sorrow, pity, and pain, he leaned forward, stretched out his hands to support the coffin, and silently stared at the emaciated Duan Rong in the coffin.

Gao Huan recalled the past time in Huaishuo. At that time, he was still very young, and Duan Rong was also in his prime.

They called friends and friends, went hunting with horses, made friends with heroes, and were very happy.

Even if Gao Huan made friends with others, the expenses all came from Lou Zhaojun's dowry. Duan Rong never underestimated this brother-in-law, because he knew Gao Huan's ambition.

"Zi Mao."

Gao Huan called out affectionately, but it was destined to be impossible to get a response.

"He Liuhun is late."

After all, Gao Huan could no longer control the flow of tears and broke down in sobs.

This sadness infected everyone, and there were sobs and sobs everywhere in the mourning hall.

Gao Cheng didn't know how many people were sincere, but it didn't matter. He knew that Gao Huan, who had played Gao Huan all his life, was showing his true feelings at least at this moment.

Since falling off the horse, Gao Huan has been in poor health, but he insisted on going south after hearing the news. This is the best interpretation of his relationship with Duan Rong.

"Uncle, please forgive me."

Duan Shao lost a lot of weight. Since he returned to Luoyang, he personally served medicine and food and took care of his left and right.After Duan Rong's death, Duan Shao wept so bitterly that he fainted. Due to his physical and mental exhaustion, Gao Cheng acted on Zhang Luo's behalf for Duan Rong's death.

Gao Huan wiped away his tears and turned around, only then did he see Duan Shao's current appearance, how could he still have the demeanor of a general in the army.

Faced with Duan Shao's relief, Gao Huan reprimanded sharply:

"Xiaoxian, you are the eldest son in the family. Now that something has happened, the eldest brother is the father, so you should shoulder the important responsibilities of the family. Why should Ah Hui preside over your father's funeral!"

However, as he spoke, his tone couldn't help but soften:

"I know that you are a filial child, but birth, old age, sickness and death are common things in life. Don't be depressed and depressed all day long, and cheer up quickly. You will make contributions in the future, and then praise Zimao during family sacrifices. This is what you should do .”

Duan Shao felt Gao Huan's concern from the bottom of his heart, he choked up and said:

"My uncle encourages me, and Shao will keep it in mind. My nephew just got confused for a while, please rest assured my uncle, my nephew dare not be decadent."

　Also, it should be around 01:30 in the morning.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)