Not only Zhou Rui, but also all the civil and military officials did not expect that Lin Qi was selected as the number one scholar by the emperor. When the news came out, it immediately shocked the government and the public!
But it was said that Lin Dongyang had nothing to do in the imperial prison, and was playing chess with Shu Tongwen, a member of the Ministry of Etiquette who was imprisoned for his involvement in Cheng You's case.
Ever since Lin Qi came back from Langya, the guards in the prison had become more and more polite to Lin Dongyang. Not only did they take good care of him in terms of food and clothing, they even left his cell unlocked, so he couldn't escape anyway if he was allowed to come in and out.
Shu Tongwen, who was in the adjacent prison cell, was close to Mr. Chen Mingdusi, the Jinyi Guard, so the guards treated him with courtesy and no restraint. In addition, when Mr. Zhao Yu personally came to the imperial prison to examine the prisoners a few days ago, he was very polite to these two people and said that he would ask the emperor later to recommend these two adults to be released from prison...
Lin Dongyang and Shu Tongwen knew each other and both liked to play chess, so they played a few games almost every day to kill the boring time.
"If I remember correctly, these days will be the imperial examination." Shu Tongwen said, "If I were not imprisoned by Cheng Youwen, I would be extremely busy right now."
"Brother Wen and you are here, are you still thinking about things outside?" Lin Dongyang said with a smile, "I tell you, you can't think about anything here. The more you think about it, the more upset you will be. It's better to calm down and get by, otherwise Just like Li Ying, the head of the civil affairs department who came in not long ago, he suffocated himself to death in just a few days!"
"If he is really guilty, we will be convinced to death. What the hell does Cheng Youwen's crime have to do with me? Just because I walked around with him a little more frequently, it must be said that I am colluding with him. I have no idea what he did. I don't know anything about it. If I knew, I would have reported him long ago!" Shu Tongwen said.
"When something like this happens in the Ministry of Rites, the emperor must be very angry. If he kills Cheng Youwen and still doesn't feel relieved, he must find a few scapegoats to do it. Since you are unfortunately chosen, there is no need to complain... I'll wait for the emperor to calm down." If you do, I will let you out. Besides, didn't Zhao Yu say you were wronged last time?" Lin Dongyang said.
"That's what I say, but who knows it's the year of the monkey and the month of the horse?" Shu Tongwen said, "Zhao Yu has taken office as a new official. There are so many things waiting for him to do. I'm afraid he won't be able to take care of a small role like me for a while. If you say He helps Mr. Lin to get out of prison first, so that’s more of the same.”
"Haha, let me be hypocritical." Lin Dongyang said, "I am really used to staying here. I have been an official for so many years and I have never had such a quiet and worry-free life. If you really let me out, it will be a while. I’m quite reluctant to give up.”
"Look at the spring scenery outside, which is very pleasant. The moss marks are green on the steps, and the grass is green on the curtains. There are scholars talking and laughing here, and there are no idle people coming and going. You can tune the plain qin and read the Golden Scripture, and there is no chaos of silk and bamboo. "Ear, there is no need to worry about writing documents, Zhuge Lu in Nanyang, Yunting in Western Shu, Confucius said: Why bother?"
"If you, Mr. Lin, are really so open-minded, then please allow me to regret a move. My knight jumped wrong." Shu Tongwen was absent-minded and made a wrong move, and he was about to take it back.
"This won't work! Everything else can be given up, but the chess game must be competitive!" Lin Dongyang immediately showed his true colors, blocked Shu Tongwen's hand, and said with a smile, "A gentleman will say what he says, and it is difficult for a horse to catch up. For chess, Once the horse is out, it’s hard to catch up with four words!”
While the two were chatting and laughing, suddenly a jailer came over and smiled at Lin Dongyang, "Mr. Lin, Mr. Wang Anbang, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Mr. Shao Wenzhao, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, have arrived in person. They want to see you. May I ask if you are the boss? Miss you?"
"Oh? The two of them are rare visitors." Lin Dongyang said in a loud voice, "I have to go and see you, but the chess game is not over, what can I do?"
"Okay, my Lord Lin, please go quickly!" Shu Tongwen hurriedly stood up, "The two heavenly officials have condescended to come to see you in person, and you are still worried about it? It doesn't matter that you, the boss, are familiar with them, but you can't say goodbye You tricked me, the official!"
"That's fine, don't move on the chess game. I can beat you in just a few pieces." Lin Dongyang stood up slowly, adjusted his clothes, and walked out slowly with square steps under Shu Tongwen's envious and admiring eyes. …
After a long time, Shi Shiran came back, came in, sat down and took a look at the chess game, "Whose turn is it?"
"The two ministers came to see you in person, there must be something important, right?" Shu Tongwen couldn't think of playing chess, so he asked hurriedly, "Are you going out soon?"
"Nothing, the two of them just passed by, came to see me, chatted with me for a few words, and told me a little thing by the way." Lin Dongyang said lightly.
"What is it that deserves these two adults to tell you in person?" Shu Tongwen asked hurriedly.
"Oh, the younger generation was lucky enough to get the first prize." Lin Dongyang's tone was as calm as usual, as if he was talking about other people's family affairs.
"Ah?" Shu Tongwen was shocked when he heard this. He stood up suddenly and kicked the chessboard away. "The younger generation Master Lin mentioned is not your son?"
"Oh, this chess game is messed up. How can we determine the outcome?" Lin Dongyang said, "It can only be regarded as a draw."
"Master Lin!" Shu Tongwen said loudly.
"Haha, it's Quanzi who's right. I don't see him studying normally. He just plays around. This time he won the Jinshi. It was all unexpected. But unexpectedly, there is an accident. Hum, Isn't this a fluke?" Lin Dongyang said, "Let's not talk about him anymore, let's still play chess."
"Oh my god, do you still have the heart to play chess?" Shu Tongwen said, "Why don't you write a letter of thanks and submit it to the emperor as soon as possible!"
"There's no rush, right?" Lin Dongyang said.
"If you're not in a hurry, I'm worried for you. Write quickly, write quickly, and I'll take my leave without disturbing you." Shu Tongwen said.
"Alas... this dog, isn't it causing trouble for me?" Lin Dongyang stood up and sent Shu Tongwen outside the cell door, "Master Wang and Master Shao also gave me a jar of Zhuangyuan red wine. Let's have a drink together in the evening... …”
As soon as Shu Tongwen went out, he heard a thud behind him and turned around to look, only to see Lin Dongyang falling solidly.
"It's okay, it's okay, the chess piece tripped." Lin Dongyang quickly got up, turned around and waved his hand, indicating that it was okay.
In fact, it was not the chess pieces that stumbled, but that he was so happy that his legs were floating as if they were in the clouds, and he fell over with one foot in the air...
Lin Qi, the number one scholar, was directly appointed as the fifth-rank bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. Li Changfeng, the second-ranked scholar, and Chen Zitui, the third-ranked scholar, both served as editors of the Hanlin Academy and were also sixth-rank scholars.
Jiang Chenghe and other second-level and third-level scholars need to take another exam, and the selected shuji scholars are considered Hanlin officials.
Others are awarded to Shizhong, Yushi, Chief, Zhongshu, Xingren, Pingshi, Taichang, Guozi doctor in Beijing, or appointed to various counties to serve as officials, magistrates, magistrates... The lowest positions are also Qipin Zhengtang.
