The Splendid Medical Concubine: The Journey of a Concubine

Chapter 440: Extra 31 Revealed

In the afternoon of this day, the third session of the examination ended. Immediately afterwards, the answer sheets of thousands of candidates were all sent to the same examiners after their names were sealed.

These examination papers will be marked first by the same examiner.

The co-examiners are basically Hanlin scholars from the Hanlin Academy. They will write comments on those excellent examination papers and recommend them to the examiner. This is called "recommended paper".

Thousands of examination papers are like an endless ocean, and the examiners are reviewing them, which makes them somewhat numb.

Until an excited and high-pitched male voice broke the silence in the room:

"good!"

The other fellow examiners woke up from a dream and all heard the news and left.

It was an old man with gray hair and wrinkles on his face. His eyes were shining when he looked at the paper, and his face had deep wrinkles in his smile.

Several of the fellow examiners put down their pens and wanted to go over and take a look at the exam paper that was praised by Chen, but the old man had already stood up first and said eagerly: "I have to take it to Grand Scholar Ye to take a look at it."

Academician Ye Da from Hanlin Academy is the chief examiner of this examination. The examiner is only responsible for marking and recommending papers. It is the chief examiner who makes the final decision on whether to be admitted as a tribute scholar. The ranking of the general examination is also decided by the chief examiner and the deputy examiner. of. Of course, those papers rejected by the same examiner will not reach the examiner, and those people will definitely fail.

After a while, Academician Ye and the two deputy examiners all read the paper recommended by Lao Hanlin, and they were all full of praise, praising the candidate for his "remarkable literary talent", "insightful", "profound meaning", " The situation is cleverly established" and so on.

Most of the fellow examiners knew this well, and it seemed that even if this candidate was not the Huiyuan of this subject, he was at least among the top three.

Amidst the praise, a middle-aged Hanlin stared at the paper for a while, swallowed, and said cautiously: "Master Ye, this writing seems a bit familiar to me."

When he said this, everyone else also looked at the paper.

The surrounding area suddenly became quiet.

After a moment, I don't know who agreed first: "This handwriting does look familiar."

Everyone looked at each other, and most of them noticed it, with weird expressions.

Another person said nonchalantly: "This handwriting...can't be 'that one', right?"

In the Qi Dynasty, there was only one person whose handwriting would be familiar to most officials.

"How is that possible!" Someone immediately retorted subconsciously, "'That noble man' is busy, why should he take the examination if he has nothing to do!"

Some people agree, some hesitate, and some disagree.

Another Hanlin cleared his throat and guessed: "Is it possible that this candidate admires 'that person' and deliberately imitated his handwriting? Or is it to deliberately attract the examiner's attention and want to stand out?"

In fact, even he himself felt that this sentence had little confidence. After all, there should not be many calligraphy treasures floating around today. Even if there were, they should be in the military. Even if the students wanted to imitate, they must first have the emperor's authentic calligraphy.

"I remember that 'that one' studied under Xie Wenjing. This stroke does look three to four times like Xie Wenjing. Maybe this candidate copied Xie Wenjing's copybook."

This sentence is still not very convincing.

Everyone's handwriting has its own unique character, and these Hanlin officials are all too familiar with Xintei's handwriting.

Suddenly, the middle-aged Hanlin spoke again: "I remember it was rumored that the emperor took part in the provincial examination when he was young."

One sentence instantly caused everyone around him to become speechless.

They all said "that one" euphemistically, but this time, this person made it clear.

After a moment of silence, someone broke the silence again: "The Emperor went to the Northland when he was fifteen..."

In other words, Gu Jue took the provincial examination before he was fifteen years old.

"Nine times out of ten, it was the old man Xie Wenjing who instigated it." The old Hanlin who recommended the paper said angrily.

Xie Wenjing was the first assistant and the tutor when the new emperor was the prince. He was equivalent to the emperor's master. Probably only an old scholar like Lao Hanlin who had devoted himself to compiling books in the Hanlin Academy for many years dared to call him a dignified emperor's master.

At this point, most people actually felt that this outstanding test paper was probably Gu Jue's.

Thinking of this, everyone suddenly realized.

So that’s the case, no wonder Jinke’s fraud was discovered by Cintiq so quickly, and all those involved were caught!

After another period of silence, the deputy examiner asked cautiously: "Master Ye, how should we decide this?"

Regarding this answer sheet, it is definitely the most outstanding answer sheet they have seen so far. Whether it is the meaning of destiny, the establishment of the situation, or the sentence construction, it is all excellent and amazing. But if this candidate is really the new emperor, then he Is it suitable to be a member? !

On the contrary, if the new emperor is not given the first place, will the new emperor be happy and will he feel comfortable? !

No one can answer this question.

All the fellow examiners felt a headache just thinking about it, and they all looked at the examiner, Academician Ye, intending to follow his lead.

Everyone gathered together and couldn't come up with a solution for a while.

Finally, Grand Scholar Ye dismissed everyone and asked them to continue reviewing the examination papers. He simply entered the palace himself.

Grand Scholar Ye and Yang Xuanshan and others happened to pass by each other. They nodded slightly as a greeting and gave each other a sympathetic look.

Seeing Yang Xuanshan's frown, Grand Scholar Ye knew that the new emperor was causing trouble for the Ministry of Rites again;

And Yang Xuanshan thought with his toes and knew that if Grand Scholar Ye appeared in the imperial study at this time, there must be something important. Otherwise, as the examiner, he should be busy marking the examination papers at this time.

When Grand Scholar Ye met Gu Jue's cold eyes, even the slightest bit of uncertainty in his heart disappeared at this moment, and he was sure: it's Gu Jue, it must be him!

He bowed helplessly and could not ask directly, so he stood up and said politely: "Your Majesty, the third session of the examination will end at the application time today. Next, I will work with the deputy examiner and all the examiners to review the examination papers as soon as possible. ”

"The delay of half a year in the examination of this subject can be regarded as a setback. To calm the hearts of students all over the world, I will speed up the marking of papers..."

"What Aiqing said is true." Gu Jue cut off his words, "Five days. After five days, a yellow list will be posted."

Five days? ! Academician Ye was dumbfounded.

Usually, there would be twenty to thirty days between the end of the examination and the unveiling of the emperor's list for examination. He originally wanted to say that the results would be available within half a month, but the new emperor suddenly shortened the time to five days. .

Gu Jue seemed to know what Grand Scholar Ye was thinking, and added: "Aiqing can recommend a few more people from the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College to assist in marking papers."

This sentence finally made Grand Scholar Ye breathe a sigh of relief. As long as the new emperor is willing to provide help, five days will not be a problem.

After all, he is the examiner in this subject, and those admitted scholars are his disciples. If he gets out of the yellow list early, the candidates will also record this achievement on his head.

Academician Ye respectfully agreed, and then did not dare to go around in circles, and said tentatively: "Your Majesty, I have reviewed a lot of test papers this afternoon. There are so many talented candidates in this subject. Before entering the palace, I reviewed a very outstanding answer sheet. , can be ranked among the top three.”

"No matter how good the writing is, a body with one hand has its own muscles and bones!"

Academician Ye slightly emphasized the word "Xie Ti", fearing that the new emperor would let him figure out the holy meaning by himself. Gu Jue raised his eyebrows and naturally heard the hidden meaning of Grand Scholar Ye.

It turned out that this was the purpose why Academician Ye came to see him.

Did this old scholar regard him as a scourge?

Gu Jue was a little amused, but he didn't intend to embarrass the other party. He calmly said four words: "No quota."

What he means is that two hundred people will be tested and he will not occupy the quota of candidates.

Academician Ye secretly thought: It is indeed the new emperor.

While he breathed a sigh of relief, he became increasingly puzzled as to why the new emperor participated in the examination. However, he did not get to the bottom of it and responded dryly: "I understand."

After the matter was done, Academician Ye couldn't wait to leave.

On that day, Academician Ye urgently transferred manpower from the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial Academy, and added ten more examiners to the Gongyuan to help with the examination papers. In the next five days, they all stayed in the Gongyuan, and everyone wanted to give birth to a child. With all his efforts, he finally finished the examination paper within the time required by Gu Jue.

When the day came for the release of the examination results, the whole capital was shaken, and everyone was talking about the release of the examination results.

Gu Jue personally took Shen Qianchen to see Huangbang after the morning court.

There are huge crowds of people in front of Huangbang, bustling with people, and it is a lively and festive scene.

Some people are ecstatic, some sigh to the sky, some beat their chests and feet, some burst into tears, crying for being on the list, and some crying for not being listed.

At a glance, everything in the world seems to be here.

Shen Qianchen had good eyesight. Even if he didn't squeeze into the crowd, he could still see a very familiar name on the list at a glance -

Yin Jiuxia.

Mainly because the position of these three words is eye-catching enough.

Shen Qianchen grinned, so wide that his teeth could not be seen, his eyes curved into a pair of crescent moons, with a bit of childlike innocence.

She knew that Gu Jue would definitely win, but when she saw his name on the yellow list with her own eyes, she still felt happy, as if there was a bird flapping its wings in circles in her heart.

"You won!" She stood on tiptoe and pointed to the name on the yellow list, overjoyed, "Fourth place."

Shen Qianchen had to admire that Academician Ye was really good at carrying water.

The first three are the most eye-catching. If given to Gu Jue, it would inevitably be suspected of flattering the emperor. The fourth is the best. It not only praises the emperor's literary talent, but is not too outstanding.

Gu Jue naturally saw his name, smiled and teased: "You are now Mrs. Gongshi."

There was also a middle-aged man next to him who heard their conversation and smiled and cupped his hands to Gu Jue: "Master Yin, congratulations. You are so humble. You are the fourth. You will definitely be a Jinshi, and maybe you will be. It’s time to win the title of Jinshi!”

After the candidates pass the "Gongshi" test in the joint examination, it is equivalent to entering Longmen. The subsequent "Palace Examination" does not eliminate candidates, but only ranks the tributes. The top three in the first class are awarded "Jinshi", and the second "A" is given as "a Jinshi origin", and "Third A" is given as "a Jinshi origin".

As long as the fourth place in the general examination does not make a big mistake in the palace examination, it is impossible to be reduced to the top three, a proper second-level Jinshi. As for whether you can win the first place, second place, or third place, it all depends on luck.

The middle-aged man looked at Gu Jue carefully, his eyes lit up, and he said jokingly: "Mr. Yin, don't worry, even if you don't win the top prize, the top pick will definitely not be able to escape."

Shen Qianchen was amused by these words and burst into laughter.

She nodded solemnly and said: "Jiuxia, I also heard that the emperor likes to choose beautiful men to be the courtiers!"

The middle-aged man was convinced, and even discussed with Shen Qianchen enthusiastically about all the beauties of the Qi dynasty, swearing that nine out of ten of them were beautiful men.

Their conversation also attracted the attention of some people around them. Many people heard that this young master was on the list, and they all looked at him with envy or curiosity.

Gu Jue touched his chin with one hand and looked at Shen Qianchen's eyes sparkling.

Is this girl praising him or teasing him?

Well, no matter which one it is, it seems to be something that pleases him.

Gu Jue smiled slightly, his eyes becoming softer.

He raised his eyes and glanced at the yellow list in front of him again, and saw a somewhat familiar surname among the top three: Xuan.

The second place is a man named Xuan Wenxing.

Shen Qianchen also saw the name, and looked at Gu Jue and smiled, feeling that it was probably the same person they both knew.

"The next step is the martial arts competition." Gu Jue said, shaking the hands of the two of them, meaning let's go.

The Jinke Martial Arts Examination was originally in the fall, but due to the postponement of the examination, the Martial Arts Examination was also postponed from August to September.

Due to the lack of pay in the army, Gu Jue issued an order to dismiss 30% of the military generals. In addition to allocating people from the north to fill the vacancies in various military posts, he also had to select suitable talents from military examinations.

These generals cannot be used in a short while, and they need to be tempered little by little in the army.

This was the first martial arts competition after the new emperor ascended the throne. There were also a lot of young people who signed up. In addition to the children of the noble family of military generals, there were also some civilian children who came with the intention of giving it a try. Of course, those who apply for the exam must go through preliminary screening by the Ministry of War before they can be qualified to participate in the martial arts competition.

Shen Qianchen and Gu Jue turned around and strolled leisurely. There were some people walking towards them, talking and laughing.

"Brother Han, you are not here to participate in the martial arts examination, why are you here to see the results?" A tall, thin young man in gray greeted a rough-looking young man in blue enthusiastically, "Do you have a friend who also participated in the examination?"

"Haha, do you think I have the virtue of knowing a scholar?!" The young man in blue said with a smile, "I just came here to join in the fun."

The young man in blue had a cheerful temperament and casually chatted with a scholar next to him who was crying uncontrollably: "Brother, stop crying. Even if you fail this time, can't you still participate in the Enke Spring Festival next spring?"

The frail scholar in his thirties wiped his tears with his sleeve and smiled sheepishly: "Thank you for your concern, brother. I didn't fail the exam..."

Didn't fail, that is to say, this scholar passed the exam! The young man in blue looked at the other party with a puzzled expression, so why was he crying?

"Hahaha!" The young man in gray laughed like thunder, "Brother Han, I have been studying hard for more than ten years and finally got a gold medal. I am crying with joy!"

Shen Qianchen also heard this conversation, turned back and glanced at the bustling crowd, and raised the corners of his lips.

Yeah, it was tears of joy.

very nice!

Daqi now is better than Daqi in the previous life, with a thriving momentum!

And she and him have also become better!

Tomorrow and haircut ceremony~

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