The list is like a boulder thrown into a lake, causing waves to rise to the sky. The names on the list have become influential figures, and the top three on the Jinshi and Juren lists have become dazzling stars, and Du Ji, who is number one on the Jinshi list, is the most dazzling.
Du Ji lived in the Chen family's old shop in the east of Xiangyang City. There was an endless stream of people coming to congratulate him for being the first in the Jinshi Department. Xiangyang's noble families sent invitations one after another, and some people asked him if he was getting married. Even though Du Ji was good at dealing with people, he still Feeling overwhelmed.
The Du family in Jingzhao (Chang'an) has been a prominent family in the Sanfu area for generations. When Du Ji was thirteen years old, his father asked him to go and greet the sick Wei Hua (mentioned above). It is a custom in the North to send children to visit relatives or friends who are sick. Wei Hua was dissatisfied with Yang Quanqi's seizure of Xiangyang, so he fled to Chang'an with Xiahou Gui and Pang Tiao, and was appointed an official by Yao Xing.
Wei Hua ordered his son Wei Xuan to receive Du Ji. Wei Xuanbo was involved in classics and history, and was especially good at literature. After talking with Du Ji, he found that although this son was young, he had a well-educated family and was a young hero, so he gave him his daughter as his wife.
Yang Anxuan destroyed Yao Qin and gained Chang'an. Wei Hua was afraid that Yang Anxuan would hate him for defecting to Yang Quanqi, so his family fled to Pengcheng, but the Du family did not leave, and his father and brother were officials in Beiyongzhou. When Wang Zhen'e was the governor of Beiyong Prefecture, he heard of Du Ji's reputation and appointed him as the governor of the prefecture, but Du Ji refused.
Xiangyang tried the imperial examination, and Du Ji was moved by it and wanted to compete with the world's scholars. After three competitions, Du Ji was full of confidence, but he didn't expect that he would be the first in high school.
The room was full of people who came to visit, including many people who were also on the Jinshi list. The tea was light and elegant, the talk was eloquent, Du Ji smiled harmoniously, and his manner was gentle, making people feel like a spring breeze.
The entourage came in and reported: "Ji Langjun, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has come to visit."
There was a moment of silence in the room, and everyone turned their eager eyes to Du Ji. Wang Yu, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was an important member of the imperial court and controlled the promotion and demotion of officials all over the world. What's even more rare is that this Wang Shilang was born in the Langya Wang family. He was the second son of Wang Xun, the former minister. His brother Wang Hong was the governor of Yuzhou and was highly trusted by the Song Dynasty.
Someone in the hall knew that the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was concurrently held by the Minister Zuopushe and Liu Muzhi. Liu Pushe held many posts and was likely to step down from the post of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel in the future. The most promising person to succeed him was the Minister Wang. Unexpectedly, Wang Shilang actually came to visit Du Ji in person.
Excitement flashed in Du Ji's eyes, he stood up calmly and saluted, "My lords, please wait a moment while I go to greet the King's Minister."
The clever man had already stood up and said with a smile: "I am like a fool, I am willing to go with Mr. Du Lang to meet Mr. Wang."
With a word to wake up everyone, everyone in the room stood up and agreed. Du Ji didn't say much, flicked his sleeves and went out first.
An ox cart was parked outside the inn, and several guards stood beside the cart. Du Ji quickly stepped forward, bowed to the carriage, and said loudly: "Du Ji from Chang'an respectfully welcomes the Wang Shilang."
Everyone behind him bowed and said respectfully: "Welcome to the King, Minister of the King."
The car curtain was lifted up by a delicate hand, and a maid peeked back with half her pretty face, then retracted. Then there was a slight cough, and with the support of the maid, the black scarf, green gauze robe, and wide sleeves touched the ground.
Wang Yu bowed to the crowd gently and said, "I would like to welcome you all, it's polite to you."
Du Ji saw that Wang Yu was slightly older than himself, with a short beard and a white face, and a pale face. He was holding a stiletto tail in his hand, and he looked like a celebrity.
After a few words of greeting, Wang Yu was welcomed into the guest house where Du Ji lived like stars holding the moon. Everyone brought Wang Yu to the banquet. Wang Yu smiled and asked Du Ji to sit down next to him.
Who doesn't want to leave an impression in front of the Minister of Civil Affairs, so that they can be taken care of in the future, so they all come forward to salute and announce their names. Wang Yu waited patiently for everyone in the room to see the ceremony, and said: "I have something to do with Mr. Du Lang, please." Please stay away for now."
Everyone was impatient and said their goodbyes and left. Some people were unwilling to give up and stayed in the inn, preparing to wait for Wang Shilang to leave and say a few words.
Du Ji ordered people to burn fresh incense and replace it with fragrant tea. Wang Yu shook his tail lightly and said with a smile: "I am here to congratulate you for being the first in the high school Jinshi list. It is a joy to congratulate you."
Du Ji's face glowed red and he said humbly, "It's just a fluke."
Wang Yu praised a few words and said: "This imperial examination was ordered by the imperial court to be implemented in Xiangyang on a trial basis. Before Yu left the capital, the emperor repeatedly told him that if he succeeded, he would be summoned to the capital to be entrusted with important tasks. He ranked first in the world.
First, the talent and learning that can be followed to the capital to meet the emperor and save the world are at least the fifth grade. "
Du Ji knew in his heart that the so-called emperor meant the Duke of Song Dynasty. Song Gong and Yong Gong fought in Jingling a year ago, and the two princes secretly began to fight for the world. When the Yong army captured Chang'an, Du Ji was in Chang'an city and saw the majesty of the Yong army. Later, the Yong army defeated the Xia Kingdom and the Western Qin Dynasty and destroyed Qiu Chi. Du Ji and his father and brother secretly discussed that Yang Anxuan was more likely to seize the world. .
Wang Zhenye was searching for property in Chang'an and asked for it from his younger brother. Du Ji believed that it would cause trouble, so he refused to accept Wang Zhenye's recruitment. As for the imperial examination in Xiangyang, all the candidates from all over the world came to take the exam. Du Ji felt that this was a good opportunity. He was confident in his talents and learning. If he could pass high school, he would definitely attract the attention of Duke Yong, and he would soon become a general under Yong Gong.
Duke Song asked Wang Yu to call him to Beijing as an official, but Du Ji didn't take it seriously. As the first scholar in the list, he went to Jiankang. Wasn't this a blatant slap in Duke Yong's face? How would his father and brother find a place in Chang'an? Du family in Jingzhao still wanted to stay in Jiankang Can Chang'an gain a foothold?
Thinking of this, Du Ji smiled and said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Wang, for your kindness. I need to ask my father about this matter before making a decision."
Wang Yu's eyes darkened. Although Du Ji didn't say it explicitly, he actually rejected his kindness.
Shaking his tail, Wang Yu seemed to say casually: "In this world, this time the first place in the Jinshi examination was originally Shi Yuying, the secretary next to Yonggong. However, both Liang Wang and Yu felt that the examiner was biased, so they asked Yonggong Strive to make Du Shi ranked first."
After the list was announced, Du Ji ordered his entourage to inquire about Yu Ying and Wei Xin, and found out that Yu Ying was the scribe to Yang Anxuan. He was quite dissatisfied. It seemed that Yong Gong's so-called trial and error method also had a lot of water. He clearly wants to take the opportunity to promote his cronies.
Unexpectedly, Yu Ying was originally ranked first, so Du Ji hurriedly asked, "Has Shilang Wang seen Yu Ying's test paper?"
Wang Yu smiled and said: "This Yu Shulingshi is a disciple of Kong Yuguan. He has some real knowledge. All the fifty Ming Sutra questions are correct. He writes about policy and education. His words are meaningful, but his poems are a little poor." some."
Du Ji murmured: "If you have the chance, you must read the policy theory written by Yu Ying."
During the third imperial examination, Du Ji keenly realized that strategy was the key. Only through examination would Yonggong select those who could do practical things. Those who relied on their familiarity with scriptures and writing poems and poems might not be valued by Yonggong. And this is the reason why Du Ji chose Yong Gong.
Hearing Wang Yu talk about Yu Ying's policy theory in an understatement, and that he was ranked first because of his good poems and poems, Du Ji was very curious. He knew that Yu Ying was not yet in his prime, how knowledgeable this young man was. Have you really surpassed yourself?
Wang Yu stood up slowly and said, "Wangdushi will think carefully about going to the capital to serve as an official. You can come to Jiankang at any time. I should sweep up the couch to welcome you."
Du Ji accompanied Wang Yu out of the inn. The lobby of the inn was full of people. When Wang Yu came out, they all stood up and greeted him in a messy manner. Wang Yu stood still, drew the tail of the squid in his hand, and said with a smile: "Gentlemen, Yu Xiangxi is gathering with talented people. This is not the place to talk. You are welcome to go to the post house where Yu lives to talk."
The crowd cheered loudly and surrounded Wang Yu to get on the cart. When the cart drove far away, there were still people bowing their waists and looking at the dust in worship.
Wang Yu went to see Du Ji, while Shi Ping, the minister of the temple department, went to Yunxiang shop in the south of the city to find Yan Song. Xiangyang City has developed rapidly in recent years. Yang Anxuan renovated and planned the streets in the city. However, due to the restrictions of the city wall, even though the market was moved out, the city still felt supported.
Yunxiang Store is located at the base of the south wall of the city. It is popular with merchants because of its convenient access. Shi Ping got off the bus in front of the inn and frowned when he saw the noisy trucks coming and going.
The entourage entered the store and soon brought a young man over. The young man bowed to Shi Ping in a formal manner and said, "Yan Song has met Shi Lang."
Shi Ping saw that this man was wearing a turban and old clothes, but his words smelled like alcohol. He frowned and said, "It's not easy to talk here. There is a teahouse in front. Let's talk there."
Yan Song followed Shi Ping to the teahouse, and Shi Ping asked with a smile: "Yan Song, you are number one in the high school entrance examination, which is very commendable. I wonder where you are from?"
When he learned that he was ranked first in the national examination, Yan Song felt as if he was drunk. He was in a trance, feeling happy and sad. He wanted to laugh and cry loudly.
When Shi Lang asked about his origin, Yan Song reported, "Yu is from Shangdang Guyuan in the State of Wei."
"Oh, people from Wei." Shi Ping said with some surprise: "Is it the Ding Ling Yan family or the Sichuan Yan family?"
"Ding Ling Yan's family." The Yan family of the Wei state was also a high-ranking family. The Ding Ling Yan family followed the Murong family to the Central Plains. (Later) Yan was destroyed, but the Yan family settled down and was highly used in both Yan and Wei.
Shi Ping took a look at Yan Song's clothes and said puzzledly: "The Yan family is a high-ranking family in Wei State, why did you come south to Xiangyang to take the exam?"
Yan Song said with a sad look on his face: "You are a concubine and cannot be treated like your legitimate mother and brothers. That's why my father allowed you to come to Jin to seek an official position."
Shi Ping sighed softly, the difference between concubines and concubines in the north was more important than in the south. If Yan Song was a concubine, he would have no talent but no chance to succeed.
No longer mentioning Yan Song's sad story, Shi Ping said softly: "Yan Song, I have read your test paper and you are really talented. Mr. Song loves talents. You are willing to go to Jiankang to become an official and start a career with your talents." The sixth rank is the lowest, and given the time, it is also possible for ministers and ministers."
There is a clear difference between those who win the imperial examination and those who win the civil service examination. Yan Song immediately stood up and bowed to Shi Ping and said, "Thank you Shi Lang for your kindness. I would like to go to Jiankang and become an official."
In the Western Market, Fu Rong resigned from his job at Hongji Silk and Satin Factory. When the shopkeeper learned that he had won the 392nd place on the elite list, he congratulated him with a smile and gave him three months more salary.
Fu Rong looked at the shopkeeper who usually spoke harshly to him, and now he nodded and bowed to invite him to the restaurant for dinner. His heart was full of joy, and he said coldly: "No need, shopkeeper Xu, I will keep your usual care in mind. There will be a reward."
Shopkeeper Xu's fat face shrank into a ball. He knew that he had offended Fu Rong too harshly in the past. If Fu Rong became an official, there would be no way for him to survive. He smiled bitterly and said, "Fu Langjun, I have offended you many times in the past. Don't take it to heart. I have a small house in the north gate, so I will give it to Fu Langjun to accompany me."
Fu Rong knew that the small courtyard was where Shopkeeper Xu's golden house hid his beauty. He had once delivered things to Shopkeeper Xu. Although he had only entered the small courtyard, in Xiangyang City where every inch of land was precious, it was worth at least five hundred stones of corn. .
Thinking of the beautiful Jiao'e in the courtyard, Fu Rong's heart became hot and he said with a smile: "Even the house and the people are given to Yu, and the past events will be wiped out."
Shopkeeper Xu's fat face twitched, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Just follow Mr. Fu."
Xiangyang City was originally lively, but this imperial examination made the city even more lively. Those who won the exam were happy, while those who failed were naturally aggrieved. A storm was quietly brewing under the promotion of thoughtful people.
"Note (1): During the Three Kingdoms period, some of the Dingling people were still nomadic in the south of present-day Lake Baikal, and were called Northern Dingling; some migrated to the Altai Mountains, bordering Wusun and Cheshi to the south, and Kangju to the southwest, and were called West Dingling . When Murong Hui of Qian Yan went south to the Central Plains, Ding Lingyan followed him."
