It's June and the weather is getting hotter. There are many rivers and bridges in Hailing City. Children have already started to play in the rivers during this season.
One day Xu He and Xie Liangcai were sitting under a tree in their front yard wearing single clothes to enjoy the cool air.
Ding Ze led a clerk from the yamen in from the door.
When the clerk saw Xu He, he quickly clasped his fists and saluted, and said with a very polite smile: "Mr. Xu, we are the clerk of the yamen ceremony room, and we have been specially ordered by Lord Chen to deliver the check to the young master."
After saying that, he took a piece of paper with a large security seal from his hand and handed it to Xu He.
Xu He smiled slightly when he heard this and winked at Ding Ze.
Ding Ze took out a hundred coins from his pocket and handed it to the clerk.
The clerk quickly smiled and said: "How can we easily collect Mr. Xu's money? We can't take it."
Just kidding, Mr. Xu He and Xu are now more famous in the county government than the new chief clerk.
A student of the former county magistrate, the current county magistrate often invited Mr. Xu to the county government office to discuss matters. The second master, Hu Xian Cheng, even called him brother-in-law.
What? Is there anyone who doesn’t have eyesight? Then go and see Lao Ma, the former chief bookkeeper who was dismissed from office and fined a fine of silver, hehe!
Xu He did not treat others arrogantly because he often visited the county government. Instead, he smiled at the clerk and said, "It's very hot today. I'm sorry to bother you for making the trip. I don't have much money. Please have a bowl of tea!"
When the clerk heard this, he clicked his tongue in his heart. Look, look, look, Mr. Xu has nothing to say about how he treats people. No wonder the two eldest masters think highly of him.
However, the clerk did not leave after receiving the reward. Xu He knew that he still had something to say, so he nodded slightly to him and picked up the check in his hand to read.
Xie Liangcai, a second-generation official, was naturally too lazy to entertain small people like scribes. It wasn't until Xu He finished speaking that he leaned over and looked at the paper in Xu He's hand and said: "The examination paper check is required by every child before taking the examination." Whatever you took, you must put it away. If you lose it, you will have nowhere to cry!"
After saying that, he picked up a peach leisurely, and Shi Shiran lay down and read a book.
Xu He unfolded the check in his hand, and what came into view was the top of the page, with five big characters written on it [House Test Paper Check].
Then the following is written in block letters: "Chengtang Chen, Hailing County, Yangzhou Prefecture, held a scientific examination for the scientific examination case, Fengxue Xian. From the two streets of the city, go to the next Jiawentong, and go to the room in person to submit the papers and collect them for future reference. Test."
"For this ticket, please note to the child: Hold the ticket and collect the coupon when the roll call is made. The child Xu He holds the certificate. Those who do not have the coupon will not be allowed to enter. Everyone should abide by it and avoid making mistakes."
"Great-grandfather Kui, grandfather Rui, and father Wei. Their master is Xie Liangji, and they are neighbors to Xu Song, so they have close ties with each other."
"Lin Bao: Recognize Bao: Wu Minzhi. Send Bao: Wu Decao."
"To be given on June 18th, the thirty-fifth year of the reign of Emperor Zhengzheng."
After Xu He read the completed ticket, he placed it on the stone table under the tree and breathed a sigh of relief.
Just this small piece of paper really cost him a lot of effort.
Before a child takes the Taoist examination, also known as the [hospital examination], the old rule is to find someone to help him identify himself and make friends.
He first went to Chu Yuan to confirm the mutual relationship, and then through the relationship with Xie Fuzi [Xie Liangji], he found Wu Minzhi, who helped him plead bail for him at the county examination, for help again.
Wu Minzhi is a junior student at the county school. When Xuhe County came to visit him for an interview, the other party accepted the money, but his attitude was still lukewarm.
But this time Xu He went again, and the other party opened the door to convenience and signed the bail document without even accepting the money.
There is no way, Xu He is now famous in Hailing County.
He was the first person to take the county examination and the government examination, and a good student was indispensable in the future. Wu Minzhi even called him a friend in advance. This is a title that only students can call each other.
Not to mention this, the current county magistrate Chen Hua always uses Xu He's essays as model essays when he gives lectures at the county school many times. Who in the county school does not know Xu He's name?
As for sending insurance, Xu He asked Li Zhijie to help him.
Wu Decao was a good person. He didn't bother the two masters about anything. He simply asked him to be the candidate for this college examination. Xu He thought in his mind that this could be regarded as a way to help this dear friend.
Xu He looked at the check on the table again. This thing had the same function as the admission ticket from his previous life.
When he arrives, he will take the check to the Yangzhou government office to deposit it.
After receiving the check, the government office will tear off a stub from it for future reference.
When it came time to take the entrance exam, Xu Hexu had to take the other half of the voucher to collect the test paper and use it as an admission ticket for inspection by inspectors at any time.
The clerk in the county government office saw that Xu He had finished reading the check, so Xiaoyi stepped forward and said with a smile: "Mr. Xu, before you come here, Mr. Chen asked me to tell you that the great master has already visited Songjiang Mansion. The next one will be here." The place we are coming to is our Yangzhou Mansion, and what the Lord County Lord means is that if you have an acquaintance in Yangzhou Mansion who can stay, it is best to set off in the next two days, and don't delay your trip!"
The so-called "Jianlin" is because there were too many candidates taking the college examinations from all over South Zhili, and they all poured into Jinling. Jinling did not have the reception capacity, so the academic officer committee went to all the provinces and prefectures twice within three years of his term. Zhili Prefecture holds a college examination, which is called "Jianlin".
However, before the college examination, Tixuedao usually conducts a [midterm exam] for students from prefectural and state schools to test whether they have studied hard after being admitted. This kind of exam is called [Scientific Examination] .
After passing the student examination, the college examination for [child students] will be held, commonly known as the [Dao examination]!
When the clerk mentioned Chen Hua, Xu He couldn't sit still anymore, so he stood up, cupped his hands in the direction of the county government office and said: "Xu He, a young boy, thanks the county magistrate for his care. I will leave for Yangzhou tomorrow after everything is ready." Prepare for the exam!”
The clerk smiled and said: "The villain will definitely bring the young master's wishes to you."
Then he added: "The county magistrate said that the literary style of Nanzhi is prosperous and there are many people taking the exam. The Taoist exam will test several counties first and then several counties later. However, it is estimated that Hailing County should follow the order of the county outline. Be at the front.”
When Xie Liangcai saw the clerk making noise here, he said impatiently: "Your Excellency Chen also said something else, pick out the useful ones!"
Seeing his pampering attitude, the clerk knew which young master he must be and couldn't afford to offend him, so he smiled and said, "Master Chen means that originally Mr. Xu was going to take the exam. According to the court rules, a young boy can take the exam." It is possible to use the official ship of the imperial station. However, there are many candidates and it is easy to cause trouble, so Mr. Xu is asked to rent a boat to go to the exam. This is the boat fee paid by Mr. Chen specially for Mr. Xu!"
Xu He looked at the scribe in surprise when he heard this.
The scribe looked at him with envy.
When people send people to take exams, it's just a symbolic gift of some money.
Good guy, this Mr. Xu, it’s true that Mr. Chen gave him money out of his own pocket.
this……
It’s so enviable!
Xu He thanked Chen Hua again in front of the scribe, and then the scribe left with satisfaction.
Xie Liangcai saw that he had left, and then he said: "Xiaohe, if you try the case in the middle court again this time, wouldn't you be Xiao Sanyuan? This Xiao Sanyuan's plaque can be hung in the ancestral hall, honoring the ancestors!"
Xu He smiled bitterly and shook his head. If he could have fought for it in the past, the grand master of this college examination is Yang Yinqiu. This person... The Xu family has offended this person a little bit due to the salt field incident. This person may learn from it. thing.
However, Xiao Sanyuan... it's a pity to think about it!
