Ming politicians

He is about to go to Taiyuan Mansion to take part in the township examination. Su Tiancheng is still a little excited. Anyway, this is the most important step since his time travel. It is the most convenient way to strengthen himself and change history with the help of the government. Path, as a civil servant in his previous life, he deeply understands this truth.

According to the regulations of the Ming Dynasty, once you pass the exam, you can become an official. Of course, if you don't take people seriously, you will be awarded by the Ministry of Officials, that is, officials from the ninth rank master Bo, who can do it from the eighth rank county. Cheng is already very remarkable, and he still has to register his name in the Guozijian, waiting for vacancies. <Ji’s examination, held in the capital, presided over by the Ministry of Rites, is in February, also known as Liwei or Chunwei, after passing the examination, he becomes a Chinese-style Jinshi, commonly known as Gongshi, and then he takes part in the palace examination.

Before the palace examination, there is still a re-examination to prevent someone from making a fool of themselves during the palace examination.

About 300 Gongshi participated in the palace examination.

Those who did not fail the palace examination were divided into top three, three top tops, one top top was the champion, the second was the second place, and the third was Tan Hua, who was awarded Jinshi and the first place. 67 people in the second top were awarded Jinshi background, and the rest were top three. , given the same background as a Jinshi.

Of course the most distinguished are the three heads. Officials are directly appointed by the Ministry of Officials, usually as Hanlin officials. The number one scholar is awarded to the Hanlin Academy. Taste.

Second-class and third-class still have to go through the selection of the library, and most of them enter the Imperial Academy, and are awarded to Shujishi.

Of course, this was the rule at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. Now, these rules have not been followed for a long time. As long as the scholars who participated in the palace examination can be directly awarded officials.

This is also based on the actual situation. There are not many Gong students who can pass the provincial examination, general examination, and participate in the imperial examination. Many of them are very old. If you ask them to continue their studies in the Imperial Academy for three years, it will be in vain. Regardless of time, I may have lost my previous ambitions.

The party struggles in the late Ming Dynasty were very fierce. The editors, editors, and scholars of the Imperial Academy were all selected by many officials. To enter the Imperial Academy, their status was very honorable. The cabinet ministers, including the six ministers, were all envoys , all came from the Hanlin Academy, which has almost become a practice.

Su Tiancheng's understanding is still somewhat fixed, with certain orthodox thoughts.

Although the township examination is not the final goal, it is the most crucial step. Passing the township examination and becoming a Juren completely changes one's identity, and one enters the ranks of gentry and is respected by everyone.

Although the students are also scholars, they actually have little status. In the eyes of peasants and ordinary people, they seem to be very remarkable, but in the eyes of bureaucratic gentry, they are nothing.

Su Tiancheng was very cautious and did not dare to show the slightest arrogance, despite having hundreds of years of historical experience and lessons.

After eating, Su Tiancheng took Wang Dazhi and Su Ertong for a walk on the street.

In the midsummer season, go out for a walk, and you can also cool off.

Passing by a teahouse, Su Tiancheng suddenly became interested and wanted to go in and have a sit.

The best time for teahouse business is in the morning and evening.

At this moment, there are quite a few people in the teahouse, and some people are talking about books, nothing more than telling stories about loyalty. Everyone is drinking tea while listening, and it seems comfortable.

Finding a place, Su Tiancheng sat down, while Su Ertong and Wang Dazhi stood beside him.

Su Tiancheng frowned and spoke.

"Sit down and come to the teahouse. What are you doing standing by? Don't you think this young master is not showing off enough?"

Su Ertong stuck out his tongue and sat down in a proper manner, while Wang Dazhi didn't speak, and also sat down sullenly.

The storyteller was talking about Qi Jiguang's story with relish, Su Tiancheng was a little curious, wasn't this Qi Jiguang dismissed from his official position by Emperor Wanli, not too long ago, someone specialized in storytelling.

Both Su Ertong and Wang Dazhi listened intently.

There was a sound of scolding at the door of the teahouse, as if there was some dispute.

Wang Dazhi was the first to wake up. Since the last time he traveled and experienced that kind of thing, he has become very careful. Even in Pingyang Fucheng, he is always paying attention.

Seeing Su Tiancheng stand up, Wang Dazhi quickly followed suit.

At the entrance of the teahouse, a strong man was carrying an old woman on his back, probably wanting to beg for a drink, but the waiter of the teahouse spoke rudely and reprimanded the strong man, telling him to leave quickly so as not to affect the business of the teahouse.

The people around looked numb, as if they didn't see this scene.

The brawny man was dressed in shabby clothes. It was midsummer, and he was still wearing thick coarse cloth clothes. The old woman on her back didn't have a trace of energy, her head drooped, and she seemed to be uncomfortable.

The strong man held back his anger, did not attack, turned around and prepared to leave.

"Hmph, I don't know where the beggar came from, and he also came to the teahouse. Don't you know that there are all people with status here?"

The waiter in the tea house must be mean-spirited, he was about to leave, and he still said such things.

Hearing this sentence, the strong man couldn't help but get angry and was about to explode.

The old woman on her back moved and patted the strong man hard.

"Baby, don't make trouble."

The old woman's voice was very low, and she seemed to be forced to say it. After saying this, her pale face became even paler, and she couldn't help coughing a few times.

"Mother, I know."

Su Tiancheng had already walked to the strong man's side.

He didn't speak, and reached out to touch the old woman's forehead. This action, hundreds of years later, was nothing, but in this era, it was a disrespectful practice, but he didn't know it.

The strong man looked at Su Tiancheng, his eyes were about to burst into flames, probably because he saw two people behind Su Tiancheng, especially Wang Dazhi's unusual temperament.

"Young master, we have no grievances against you, why did you do this?"

Su Tiancheng looked at the strong man, but there was no smile on his face.

"The old man is so sick, why don't you go to the doctor?"

The strong man froze for a moment, thinking that Su Tiancheng was a doctor.

"I do not have money."

"Come with me, no matter whether you are rich or not, it will be dangerous to treat the elderly first, and then delay."

After Su Tiancheng finished speaking, he spoke to the guy at the door.

"Send a pot of hot tea to the nearby medical center."

The strong man looked at Su Tiancheng, was taken aback for a moment, and followed silently.

Just as the doctor was taking the old lady's pulse, the waiter from the teahouse came in, carrying a pot of hot tea and two teacups.

When Su Ertong took out the money, Su Tiancheng spoke.

"Dude, be careful what you say in the future, misfortune comes out of your mouth, and you have to respect everyone, understand?"

The guy blushed and nodded, and the brow of the burly man on one side twitched.

The doctor quickly finished the examination, said a lot about the lack of qi and blood, weak spleen and stomach, etc., and issued a list. There are three Chinese medicines in total, and [-] copper plates are needed.

The brawny man was holding the list, his face was a little red, the doctor didn't have any money to pay for the doctor's fees, and it was said that the doctor's fees and medicine costs a total of one tael of silver.

"Brother, you should use the money first to heal the old man's body. When you have money, just return it to me."

Handing the strong man a piece of silver, Su Tiancheng turned around and left. This piece of silver is worth twelve taels, and it is said that there is no problem in curing the old man's illness and solving his temporary life.

After walking for a while, hurried footsteps came from behind.

The strong man was carrying the traditional Chinese medicine in his hand, and the old woman was on his back, and he caught up.

In front of Su Tiancheng, the strong man carefully put down the old woman, and knelt down on one knee facing Su Tiancheng.

"I, Xiong Zijian, have nothing to repay your son's great kindness. If there is a need in the future, I will go through fire and water, and I will not hesitate to do so."

Su Tiancheng looked at the old woman accidentally, and found that the old woman's eyes were very deep. He was taken aback. Why did this happen? Who is this old woman?

"Xiong Zijian, get up quickly. If the favor has a purpose, what is the grace? When you go out, there are always difficulties. It's just a little effort, and it's not worth such a great gift from you."

When Su Tiancheng helped Xiong Zijian up, he felt that the muscles on Xiong Zijian's arms were stiff.

"Okay, stay with your mother, find a place to rest, and take good care of your body."

After speaking, Su Tiancheng left again.

Soon, the footsteps behind him sounded again.

Su Ertong muttered a little, but Wang Dazhi still lowered his head and did not speak.

It was still Xiong Zijian, but this time it was the old woman who spoke.

"Wait a minute, son, I have something to say."

Su Tiancheng's body trembled. It is not easy to be able to call himself an old man. It is a woman with a certain status. It is a modest name for him. Not simple.

"Please speak, junior, listen."

"If the old man is not mistaken, the young master must be a scholar."

"Junior Su Tiancheng, a student in Pingyang Prefecture, is going to Taiyuan Prefecture to take the provincial examination."

"No wonder, the young master has an extraordinary bearing. The old man has followed the child to many places. This is the first time I have seen such a talent as the young master. If he can care about our orphans and widows, the young master will definitely be able to go to high school."

"The younger generation thanks aunt for the good words, and the younger generation also wishes auntie a speedy recovery."

"My old body has been like this for a long time. Don't think about it too much. It's a blessing for my son to meet the son. My son went to the city at the right time. At this moment, I haven't entered a grain of rice. It's all because of my old body."

"Mother, don't say that anymore, it's all because I don't live up to expectations."

Su Tiancheng gave Su Ertong a look, signaling to go to the restaurant to make arrangements immediately.

"Since Brother Xiong didn't eat, I'll treat you and go to the restaurant for dinner. The aunt is not in good health. Let the shopkeeper of the restaurant prepare some broth and porridge to make up for it."