Zhenguan Chang'an Xiaofangzheng

Chapter 632 Courage
Sigong joined the army and Wo Hedui reported that the five economics students who stayed in the state would also take part in this year's scientific examination.

Fan Zheng chuckled and made no comment.

If they really have outstanding abilities, will there be no movement when Yongzhou recruits talented people?

The various states' examinations for Jinshi, Mingfa, and Maocai are actually opening a back door to the imperial examination. As a result, you can't even pass this, and you still want to compete with the students of the entire Tang Dynasty, tsk.

The more worrying question is that in the same city of Chang'an, Wubenfang also has the Imperial College. If you are really good enough, why don't you go to the Four Schools of the Imperial College?

Do you think the four majors are not up to your level?
To put it bluntly, the purpose of establishing state schools and county schools was never for the so-called education and imperial examinations, but to supplement the convenience of foreign officials and officials, and even more so for the children of low-level officials to inherit their father's legacy.

"A dragon begets a dragon, a phoenix begets a phoenix, and a mouse will burrow in a short time." Although this statement is a bit biased, it has a certain truth.

If an official has a good position, he will not leave it to his own children, but will leave you a farmhouse. Why?
Not to mention three generations, there are officials and families who have not moved their positions in three dynasties.

"Two judicial historians who have been promoted to the imperial court have also applied for this year's imperial examination."

Wo Hedui curled his lips.

This was all brought about by Sun Fujia, who became the first scholar in Wannian County Judicial Examination and became a prominent figure in the imperial court from then on. He made the law and cao line have many more references every year, and he called it imitating the previous sages.

Of course, there are many people who fight.

No matter how heavy Fa Cao's current life is, it can't stop people from pursuing their ideals.

What if?
Fan Zheng waved a brush at the end of the paper and responded calmly: "But for those who are willing to give it a try, Yongzhou should strongly support it. It is always commendable for courage."

He Gouxiong, who was scratching his head, almost laughed out loud.

The four-character comment "the courage is commendable", Haosheng will realize after thinking about it, is almost equivalent to saying that their level is insufficient.

Shan Xiong, who was holding the knife at the side, wanted to sharpen ink for Fan Zheng, but his hand was too heavy and broke an ink stick, so he stopped sadly.

Although Yongzhou has not been able to produce many talents in recent years, who can guarantee that there is no hidden gem?
Besides, compared with the candidates from other states, Yongzhou Classics students have another biggest advantage: they know where to open the temple gate and where to submit the examination papers.

There are two experienced economics students who have become famous by reciting poems and painting in Fanghua Pavilion, Beili, Pingkangfang, Wannian County.

Their family background is certainly well-off, but it is the side branches of the family who make money for the merchants, perfectly avoiding the restriction that "industry and business families must not predict people".

When this pair is loose, it is looser than the waistband of an old woman's trousers, and when it is tight, it is tighter than cast iron.

"There are also more than thirty people from various counties who are willing to refer to it."

Fan Zheng shook his head slightly.

Even if the south wall is there, there are always people who want to hit it.

Going there is nothing more than a stepping stone for others. There are really not many people who can stand out. It is better to wait for Yongzhou to be promoted to Mingjing, Jinshi, and Maocai.

The advantage of the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty is that it is not limited by wealth or poverty. Duan Wenchang and others are special cases of extreme poverty.

At this time, the imperial examination was held in the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Shangshu Province, also known as the provincial examination.

By the Kaiyuan period, the imperial examinations were placed under the Ministry of Rites, and the Gongyuan was established under the Ministry of Rites. Examination, approval, and results were all conducted in the Gongyuan, which became the norm for the imperial examinations.

However, the anonymous test paper has too many places where it can be accessed, and the disadvantages are obvious.

The investment banking paper is nothing more than leaving an impression in front of the officials in advance. When it comes to marking the paper, it is inevitable to raise your hand. Maybe you can just pass it, but just pass it?
The scientific examination in the first month of the year is known as "Spring Boudoir", so even the laziest students in the mansions of various houses stay up late to read.

Because Emperor Zhenguan rarely asked about political affairs, this scientific examination was actually presided over by the prince.

Therefore, the prince had the final say on the matter of ordering the Grand Master, and Fan Zheng, the prince's guest, was summoned to the Xiande Hall in the East Palace for discussion.

Among the officials in the East Palace who discussed the matter, Zhan Shi, Shao Zhan Shi, and the officials on the left and right, all of whom could be regarded as the prince's confidants, came into view.Looking at it this way, it turns out that Fan Zheng's character ranks first.

"Your Majesty has entrusted the affairs of this year's imperial examination to the East Palace. I hope it will go smoothly, and my dear friends can speak freely."

Li Yifu, a member of the prince's family, was eager to get a job as an examiner.

There was a trace of disgust in the prince's eyes. If he didn't have anyone on hand, he really wouldn't want to use this hateful-looking guy.

He has no self-awareness at all, and his fifth-grade qualifications have already faded away after just a few days. Do you really think that "Lai Li" is qualified to be an examiner?

Fan Zheng smiled and smoothed things over: "The qualifications of the crown prince's minister still need to be worked through. I think that Linghu Jijiu, Prince Zhan Shi and Shao Zhan Shi can all be great masters, and Ma Qiang, a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel, can be an examiner, and the Ministry of Etiquette A waiter or doctor can be appointed as the examiner."

It is understandable that Li Yifu wants to climb up, but he is too eager.

Linghu Defen, Zhang Xingcheng, and Gao Jifu are all qualified to be Grand Masters in terms of rank, ability, character, and qualifications.

However, Linghu Defen is old and may not be willing to take care of this matter.

Xu Jingzong is greedy and his character is really not guaranteed. Moreover, his position as Minister of Rites is not appropriate for him to be an examiner, lest he compete with the great master.

Li Yifu was a little unhappy, but he knew that he was reckless.

The prince glanced sideways at Fan Zheng: "I heard that Fan Qing was at odds with the horseman, how could you recommend him? Can't you be your own examiner?"

Fan Zheng and Li Yifu burst out laughing together.

"Prince Zhongshe's people know me well. I started my career as a censor in Taichao Yuan to supervise the conduct of the censor. I am really lucky to be promoted. If I were an examiner, I would be the most famous person in the world."

"Ma Jian and the ministers are not easy to deal with. However, when selecting scholars through the imperial examination, it is ultimately up to the Ministry of Personnel to select the positions, and simply let him be the examiner. This private matter does not abolish the official position."

As people say, the contradiction is not so great that there is me and no other.

The prince smiled and pointed at Fan Zheng.

Do you really think that every examiner is full of knowledge?

Do you really think that every imperial examination is fair?
Do you really think that the imperial examination was the only way to recruit scholars in the Tang Dynasty?

Come to think of it, it's already a miracle that a dabbler like Fan Zheng can reach the third level. Adding more glory to it would probably overwhelm people.

Don't think that it's a good thing to be saddled with praises that are constantly being piled up at a high speed.

The facts turned out to be just as Fan Zheng expected. Linghu Defen solemnly thanked the prince for his kindness and declined the matter because of his old age and dim eyesight.

He is an old man who is about to become an official. He is also indifferent to fame and fortune. He is not a stubborn person like Yu Zhining and does not want to get involved in anything extra.

The old people who behave badly are always the worst people to offend.

Gao Jifu also declined the post of Grand Master. The reason was that he was the Minister of the Ministry of Regents, and it was a busy time as the day of exhaustion was approaching.

Zhang Xingcheng was Prince Zhan Shi and Shangshu Zuocheng. In the situation where Shangshu Province was short of two servants, he was actually a servant, and it was even more difficult to escape.

Not that, the problem was handed over. Emperor Zhenguan reviewed the list given by the East Palace and did not change a word. The imperial approval designated Gao Jifu as the Grand Master, so he couldn't help but be unwilling.

Emperor Zhenguan expressed satisfaction that Fan Zheng participated in the drafting but no one from Fan Dang appeared on the list.

When it's time for you to stand out, the emperor will never forget it.

Look at this cake, it's so big and round...

(End of this chapter)