After the scholar parade ended, this year's Jizhou Prefectural Examination was completely over.
And when everyone returned to the government school, they also received news that tonight the prefect would hold a tail-burning banquet at Zhangwen Terrace in Jizhou City to entertain a group of new talents.
The tail-burning banquet is a kind of banquet that has been popular since the early Tang Dynasty. It was originally a banquet for the emperor to entertain guests, and later gradually evolved into an imperial examination banquet. In addition to the tail-burning banquet, there are also the deer-crowing banquet for candidates and the hairpin ceremony for examinations. Wedding banquets and many other wedding banquets can be regarded as a consistent tradition.
Of course, this is not only to celebrate the achievements of new talents, but also an opportunity to get to know each other. At the same time, various officials can also build relationships with these outstanding candidates, which can also be regarded as some interpersonal communication.
Song Mu himself was not familiar with these things, and they were all informed by Kong Zong.
After all, in today's tail-burning feast, Song Mu, as the head of the case, is naturally the most important person.
On the carriage, Kong Zong and Song Mu finished talking about the process and some precautions for the tail-burning banquet. He also looked at Song Mu and said with some emotion.
"Brother Song, do you still remember the scene when we went to Master Zhou's birthday party?"
Song Mu raised his head and gave him a puzzled look. Kong Zong continued with a smile.
"Brother Song, maybe I have to compose a few more poems this time."
Song Mu understood, but at this moment he could only smile and purse his lips. At the tail-burning banquet, everyone was drinking and drinking, and the literati were elegant. It was naturally a small poetry gathering.
Song Mu had already made some preparations for this.
"It doesn't matter. There are so many talented people here, so they won't embarrass me."
Song Mu spoke, and Kong Zong nodded.
The carriage of two people crossed the street and arrived at the government office.
Today's banquet was held at the Zhangwen Pavilion behind the government office. Zhangwen Pavilion, as the name suggests, is a place where articles are displayed. It has the same purpose as the Dengwen Pavilion on various county towns, but it is more magnificent and not only serves as a weapon to defend the city during wartime. , and can also be used as a beacon tower for thousands of miles of sound transmission.
At this moment, many scholars have arrived outside the government office.
As soon as Song Mu and Kong Zong got out of the car, they saw Master Xun and Lord Jiaoyu. They were talking in front of the government office. Song Mu and Kong Zong stepped forward to salute. Master Xun nodded, and then he looked directly at Song Mu. He spoke.
"Song Mu, it just so happens that Mr. Ouyang and I were just talking about you."
Song Mu looked puzzled, and Master Xun continued.
"According to the convention, those who finish the college examination can enter the government school. As the head of the case, there is nothing wrong with you. What decision will you make now?"
Master Xun asked this with some joy on his face. Ouyang Hong next to him also said,
"Song Mu, if you can study in the government and be taught by the Juren and the Jinshi Xuezheng, I think you have a high chance of passing the provincial examination in three years' time."
Ouyang Hong said this, looking at Kong Zong next to him, and then added something.
"Besides, Kong Zong can also study in the government. The two of you are already familiar with each other. It will be great to take care of each other when the time comes."
Ouyang Hong said this, and Kong Zong next to him also smiled.
The content of the conversation between Ouyang Hong and Master Xun just now was actually about letting Song Mu stay in school.
Today, Ouyang Hong and Fan Tixue had some exchanges at the gate of Fuxue. Ouyang Hong could clearly feel Fan Tixue's appreciation for Song Mu.
It was almost certain that Song Mu would be able to enter the university. However, Ouyang Hong didn't know if Song Mu would have other ideas, so he wanted to explain the pros and cons to Song Mu clearly.
And today Ouyang Hong also received news from Fan Tixue. The last incident about Song Mu that shocked the Shizong has now spread. It is said that Bianjun and other Shizong are somewhat interested in Song Mu.
I even heard that the schools around Jizhou Prefecture were preparing to recruit Song Mu.
The imperial examinations of the Wen Dynasty treated candidates equally from all regions. No matter where you took the exam, the papers were the same.
But after all, in some places the population and economy are not good, and the academic style is lacking, so the performance evaluation of the students always fails to meet the standards.
I don’t know who came up with this idea, and even started to attack schools in surrounding states to seize good student resources.
Jizhou Prefecture is now experiencing hardships. Many good talents have gradually emerged in the past few years. Students like Song Mu are naturally unwilling to let go.
After hearing Ouyang Hong's words, Song Mu naturally smiled. He already had an idea in his mind, so he naturally nodded and said, "It is Song Mu's honor to be able to study in the mansion."
Hearing this answer, Master Xun and others all smiled. Ouyang Hong finally breathed a sigh of relief and patted Song Mu on the shoulder with a smile.
"Okay, okay, let's go in together. Today is your celebration banquet, and you can't miss two drinks."
Several people smiled immediately and walked happily to the government office.
In the government office, on the Zhangwen platform, several banquet tables have been set up upstairs, and servants are lighting lamps and passing out dishes.
Zhangwentai is located on a high ground in Jizhou Fucheng. From here, you can easily see the situation of the entire Jizhou Fucheng. At this moment, the whole city is lit up with lights, and the entire night view of Jizhou Fucheng is unobstructed.
There are already many scholars upstairs watching the scenery and chatting happily with each other. The scene is elegant and peaceful. With the sound of piano and pipa constantly coming from a private room on the second floor, the atmosphere is very good.
Song Mu and others went upstairs. At this time, many scholars came up to say hello. Many people looked this way, and some people even talked about it. Obviously, they had many opinions about Song Mu, the head of the court trial.
Upstairs, there were not only scholars and scholars present, but also many people who wanted to educate people, and even a few edicts had arrived. When they saw Song Mu coming up, they exchanged a few words with each other.
Song Mu saw some of them today, but he didn't have the chance to say hello to them. Now they are chatting with each other happily.
"Song Mu is indeed a talented person, and he writes good articles, which is really enviable."
"Your previous articles in Tianwen Magazine were very good and I appreciate them very much."
Some people started to praise them, but Song Mu also humbly handed them over one by one.
After almost a quarter of an hour, Song Mu was finally able to sit down, and by now the scholars had almost arrived.
Not long after, someone called out and Master Zhifu and Master Tixue had also arrived.
Everyone stood up, Qiu Buchu and Fan Zhengxiong walked upstairs, held their hands towards everyone, and asked everyone to take their seats. The tail-burning banquet officially started.
The first glass of wine at this tail-burning banquet is naturally a tribute to all the new talents.
After finishing the cup, the prefect Qiu Buchu felt cheerful and waved to everyone.
"Don't be so formal. Today we have a tail-burning banquet. We can talk about family and state affairs. Everyone can drink and get drunk before resting!"
After hearing the words of the prefect, everyone naturally looked relaxed, but everyone still straightened their backs.
Although there was no need for so many etiquettes, after both Jiaoyu and Xuezheng toasted to the students, Song Mu also picked up his cup and stood up.
Song Mu, who was wearing a student uniform, came to the prefect with a wine glass, raised the glass respectfully, and then said with a humble face.
"Students toast to your Excellency."
Magistrate Qiu also nodded repeatedly, clinked glasses with Song Mu and said with a smile.
"Song's case is good! The various scenes in this college examination made me very happy, and the arrival of Du Sheng that day also opened my eyes. I think your poems will be published in next month's "Tianwen Magazine" It’s time to put it on display again.”
Magistrate Qiu made a shocking statement, and everyone present looked at each other with some surprise.
In the National Academy Examination this August, many talented people will write beautiful articles and poems, and it will be even more difficult to compete for the top spot.
In previous years, the quality of the poetry articles published in the academy's trial journal was extremely high, and it was almost impossible for ordinary fourth- and fifth-grade poetry to be published.
Song Mu's poem inspired the semi-sage to come, so there was no need to say more. I just didn't expect that Magistrate Qiu also said that his poem could be published in Tianwen Magazine.
This time, Song Muke's four poems were published in Tianwen Magazine three times in a row.
Everyone couldn't help but recall that it had been a few years since such a character appeared last time.
There was some surprise and astonishment on everyone's faces, but more of them were envious.
Being able to receive such praise from the prefect, Song Mu will probably not be far behind in the future.
"Sir Song Mucheng's good words will definitely make you work harder."
Song Mu then raised his glass again and said. Magistrate Qiu laughed twice, clinked glasses with Song Mu and drank the wine together.
After the prefect sat down, Song Mu immediately walked up to Fan Tixue and filled the wine glass in his hand with wine again.
Fan Tixue was already waiting. He was looking at Song Mu with a smile on his face and raised his glass.
When the two met, Fan Tixue also spoke.
"Song Mu, you must work harder in the future, and don't forget the encouragement I gave you today."
"Song Mu always remembers it."
Song Mu opened his mouth to answer, and Fan Tixue smiled and drank the wine.
Then the scholars raised their glasses one after another, but after all, the prefect's capacity for drinking was limited, and then groups of small and medium groups came forward, drinking and drinking among each other for a while.
Before long, the banquet had become extremely lively, and everyone was very familiar with each other, and they were chatting with each other over the beautiful wine and food.
"Perhaps you don't know that the song "Shiyang City Luan Ye County Learns Nostalgic for the Ancients" written by the Song Dynasty before has now been given a new name, called "Night Nostalgic for the Ancients"."
An older scholar looked slightly tipsy at the moment and said with a hint of drunkenness.
"It's strange to say that after the lyrics of "Night Nostalgia", the rhythm is unexpectedly beautiful. Nowadays, there are many wonderful "Night Nostalgia" in various places. Before everyone sings it, they will talk about the beginning of the song. His talent and courage."
After everyone heard this, they all looked at Song Mu who was eating. At this time, the scholar stood up and walked towards Song Mu.
"Song's head!" The middle-aged scholar raised his glass and handed over his cup. Song Mu quickly stood up and the other party said.
"I have little talent and little knowledge, but I am very interested today. I am also very envious of the scenery at the desk. Could you please ask the desk manager to compose a poem for everyone?"
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