A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 976: Call Zheng Cairen

Wu Huaiyu looked at the third child, the little fat boy had grown into an adult.

No longer the chubby little boy from the countryside of Sanyuan, Wu Huailiang is now eighteen years old and as tall as Wu Huaiyu. Perhaps because he often plays polo, he is not lacking in milk and meat nutrition and is very strong.

"How are you preparing for the imperial examination this year?"

"Xueshi Wang said that I will definitely not be able to pass the Scholarship Examination, but if I take the Mingjing Examination, I won't say that I'm sure of success, but there will be basically no problem."

Wu Huaiyu smiled and said, "You dare to say that the Ming Dynasty Economics Department, A, B, C, D and four, only admits ten or twenty people, and how many people take the exam every year?"

Wu Sanlang was very confident, "Brother, I have studied hard for ten years, and I can be regarded as a master of Wang Xueshi's true biography. There are so many famous teachers who come to our Qujiang Academy to give lectures. There is really no problem in taking the Ming Jing exam. If it weren't for Wang Xueshi's failure Agreed, I would have ended up years ago.”

"Actually, I wanted to take the Jinshi exam this year."

"Why don't you take the scholar exam?"

The Ming Jing examination in the Tang Dynasty was easier than the Jinshi examination. There is a saying, thirty years old Ming Jing, fifty years old Jinshi. If you pass the Ming Jing examination at thirty, you are considered old.

However, when awarded officials and Jinshi, they were lower than those awarded by Ming Jing.

If you get the right rank in the scriptures, you will be qualified to be an official.

This time Wu Huailiang was awarded Ming Jing A grade, so he had to take the Five Classics, and possibly the Miscellaneous Classics. He himself was also proficient in the Da Jing Li Ji, Zuo Shi Chun Qiu, and also the Xiao Jing Zhou Yi, Shangshu, Gongyang Chun Qiu, and Gu Liang Chun Qiu, and also studied the Xiao Jing, Lun Yu, and Lao Tzu seriously.

If Xiaopang really wants to take the imperial examination, Wu Huaiyu may support him, but he doesn't think it's necessary. If he is as good as Lin Feng, he will be destroyed. If Xiaopang can pass the Mingjing A-level exam, this road will be easy to follow in the future.

The Classic of Filial Piety, The Analects of Confucius, and Laozi belong to the Miscellaneous Classics.

Of course, in the imperial examinations in the early Tang Dynasty, off-site factors were more important. Family background, fame, talent and learning, and even appearance, talent and learning may only be ranked second or third.

For the classics students of the Tang Dynasty, the study of classics was basic. They usually specialized in studying certain classics, and then studied other classics concurrently. When taking exams, they also applied for their own classics.

Wu Huailiang's family background meant that as long as his talents and academics were above average, the examiner had no reason not to admit him.

If you only want to take the Bingding test, you only need to pass one or two classics, which is indeed easier.

In recent years, the Qujiang Academy of the Wu family has still had a strong teaching staff. Not only are the brothers Bachelor Wang from Longmen, Hedong, but also the great scholars from the Imperial College, who are also highly paid visiting professors hired by the Wu family, and often come to give lectures.

In the Ming Dynasty, only one out of ten people can be admitted, but in the Jinshi Department, one out of a hundred people can be admitted.

"Mingjing Class A, if you really have this talent and learning, and your background is already good, don't think about Jinshi and Scholars anymore,"

Ming Jingke's admissions are divided into four grades, and they are awarded official positions such as the lower eighth grade, the upper ninth grade, the lower ninth grade, and the lower ninth grade.

of course,

Ming Dynasty Jing Ke mainly examines the meaning of Confucianism and Taoism. The Tang Dynasty divided the classics into serious classics and miscellaneous classics. Among them, there are nine serious classics, and they are also divided into three categories according to importance and difficulty. For example, the Book of Rites, Zuo's Spring and Autumn Period are the major ones. through.

Admission to the Jinshi subject is divided into two grades, Grade A is awarded to officials from the ninth grade and above, and Grade B is awarded to officials from the ninth grade and below.

The first level of the Ming Jing examination is to stick to the scriptures, the second level is to discuss its meaning, and the third level is to discuss policies.

The highest conferrals are those in the Xiucai Department and those in the Eighth Grade, but the Xiucai Department often opens a subject every two or three years and admits one, two, or even none at all.

It is also divided into four grades: A, B, B, and D, which are divided into five, three, two, and first level. Those who have mastered the five classics are grade A. Those who have mastered the major and minor classics must be mastered. Those who have mastered the three classics are classified as B. The major, middle and minor classics are divided into three grades. To understand one part and to understand two classics, it means one part each for the small and large classics, or two parts for the middle classics.

"Brother, I have nothing to teach you. I want to give you some life advice. Do things with a high profile and be a low-key person. Stay humble."

As the son-in-law of the drunkard Bachelor Wang, Xiaopang has received the true teachings in these years. He took the Ming Jing test at the age of eighteen, and even if he takes the first-class exam, he is strong enough.

Even if you are admitted in the examination, you will not be able to be appointed as an officer immediately. You will only be qualified to be appointed as an officer and you will have to participate in the civil service selection.
But choosing the sea is difficult;

In history, Han Yu, a famous person in the Tang Dynasty, failed three times in the Jinshi examination. The fourth time he took part in the Jinshi examination, the later Prime Minister Zheng Yuqing was strongly recommended by him. Finally, he passed the Jinshi and was named on the gold list. However, he was selected as a Jinshi at the age of twenty-four, but was promoted to the official position three times. He didn't pass the imperial examination until nine years later, when he passed the imperial examination and became a doctorate in the fourth discipline of the Imperial College.

But for Wu Huailiang, he has a smoother road ahead than most candidates.

As long as he is admitted, he will definitely be able to pass the next official selection. After all, the selection for the official is mainly about words and deeds. The little fat guy has good calligraphy and eloquence, not to mention his background.

"Brother, what kind of official do you think I should choose? Should I be a county lieutenant in Beijing, be sent out to serve as a county magistrate, or even be a sergeant in the army, or be a judge in Dali Temple, or Go to the Sixth Department of Zhongshu Menxia to be the director?" Xiaopang asked with a smile.

"You really have a beautiful idea. Even if Ming Jing wins the first grade, it will be difficult for him to be elected as a civil servant. Every year, tens of thousands of people are selected, but more than half of them are not selected. More than half of them are not selected. There is a large proportion of newly admitted Ming Jing Jinshi and other six subjects who have passed the imperial examination,"

At least two-thirds of the new students admitted to the subject examination will not be selected in the first round.

Even if Quan is selected, there are rules for conferring officials. There are indeed many official positions starting from the eighth grade, but there are ways to be promoted regardless of origin and official position.

As a newly admitted Ming Jing, if you want to be directly in charge of the three provinces and six ministries, that is just a dream. As for Dali's commentator, Doctor of Laws, Chief of the Imperial Medical Department, Twelve Guards Cao Cao joining the army, Jingxian Lieutenant, etc.
These officials in the capital basically have no chance of newcomers.

Among the official positions below the eighth rank, the best ones for Ming Jingjia and others are the local Zhongxian Cheng, or the local Bingcao of Zhechong Prefecture to join the army.

"You should take the exam well. If you can pass the Ming Jing and the Civil Service Examination, my brother will find you a middle county magistrate."

"Zhongxian Cheng is pretty good too. Then I'll go to Lingnan."

"Let's go to Jiangzhou. Let's arrange a position for you as the Cheng of Xunyang County in Jiangzhou. This is your first official position, and you need someone to help you." Wu Huaiyu was granted the title of "Jiangzhou". He also had many connections and industries in Jiangzhou. The place itself is relatively prosperous, and its development momentum has been good in recent years. As long as someone protects it, it is gold-plated.

Although the county magistrate is Zuo Er, he is still half a local chief official. He is also from the eighth rank, but it is still different.

"I listen to my brother."

"First try hard to pass the Ming Jing A-level exam, and then we'll talk about it."

"What do you think about your marriage?" Wu Huaiyu asked again.

"Xueshi Wang said that when I pass the Ming Jing exam, we will have a wedding."

"Alright,"

The imperial examination results are released in February, and the selection process starts in October. There is still half a year in between, just in time to hold the wedding.

If everything goes well, the third child can be officially awarded an official title next year.

The county magistrate, who will be 19 years old at that time, although relatively young, will appear stable and mature after getting married. Of course, the most important thing is that the third child has a strong background. When the time comes, the family will arrange a group of personal staff and entourage for him to come and help him. Can get started quickly.

After making political achievements, you can plan for promotion.

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Xiyuan, thatched cottage.

"How do you feel, Your Majesty? Are you feeling better?" Empress Changsun served the emperor and took today's medicine, and saw that he looked good.

"Well, Wu Huaiyu is worthy of being a closed disciple of Yinxian. The few prescriptions he prescribed for me have become better and better after taking the medicine."

"When does Your Majesty plan to return to Tai Chi Palace?"

"I plan to keep my mourning for the Supreme Emperor for one full year."

After hearing this, Empress Changsun said, "That's fine." The emperor stayed here to observe his filial piety. It was quiet and convenient for recuperation.

"Are the four little guys from the Wu family still used to being in the palace?" Li Shimin put down the medicine bowl, took the honey water, and took a few sips to suppress the bitter taste.

"They are very good. They are very generous. They don't shy away from others and don't flinch at all. The children taught by Qingyangzi are all very good."

Li Shimin put down the water glass, "The elder of his family followed Wu Huaiyu for more than half of the Tang Dynasty, and even took a boat out to Luzon in the depths of the South China Sea. The more I looked at him, the more I fell in love with him. When I married Nineteenth Mother, It was the best decision to give it to him.”

"When he gets older, I will personally take him to teach him."

"I think it would be better to let him stay with Cheng Qian in a few years."

Li Shimin smiled.

After the queen left, the emperor sat alone for a long time.
He picked up the Tongjian and read it again.

"Your Majesty, I always serve Gao Anguo to ask for an audience."

"Ah."

The eunuch Gao Anguo, wearing a crimson round collar robe and beard, came in.

"His Majesty,"

"Go ahead."

"The Duke of Jin has been at home these past few days. He has never been out and declined visitors."

"What is Huaiyu doing at home?"

"Teaching his third brother at home to prepare for the imperial examination, Wu Sanlang Wu Huailiang registered for this year's Ming Dynasty Classics and took the first-class examination," Gao Anguo, a tall man, reported in a low voice, "According to the investigation, Wu Huailiang studied hard for ten years, and he is a candidate for the Wang Bachelor's degree. His son-in-law is also his proud disciple,
He was very confident in this Mingjing test. "

The emperor didn't say anything, so Gao Anguo continued to report,
"Last time, after the eight people with the fifth surname smashed Fan Lou and caused trouble, those families have been asking the Wu family to plead for mercy. Mrs. Jin, Princess Qinghe, and the head of Yongle County met with them. The Zheng family, the Cui family, and others offered an apology. , they did not accept it and did not meet with them again.

"The Zheng family even wanted to give Zheng Chongsi's half-sister as a concubine to the Duke of Jin."

Li Shimin put down the book in his hand when he heard this, "Oh, there's another matter. Zheng Chongsi is also the eldest grandson of Zheng Shanguo. He and his sister are also the legitimate daughters of the fifth surname. Are they so worthless now?"

"The Duke of Jin did not pay attention to the Zheng family's proposal," Gao Anguo said.

Li Shimin pondered for a moment,
"Call Zheng Cairen."

Zheng Cairen was drafted by the emperor last year and was brought into the palace. She was born in the Zheng family in Xingyang. In terms of seniority, she was the niece of Zheng Shanguo and Zheng Yuanzhan. Now the Zheng family wanted to give Wu Huaiyu as their concubine, Zheng Chongsi sister, who was the niece of Zheng Cai's human race.

Zheng Cairen came with some uneasiness.

The emperor asked him directly, "Zheng Chongsi is your nephew, right? Do you know about his mother and sister?"

"Your Majesty is talking about Jun Wan. He is twenty-eight this year. He has beautiful appearance, good upbringing, and is knowledgeable and courteous. His father is the magistrate of Wuxi County, and his mother is Boling Cui..."

(End of this chapter)