On February 2, 198 AD, the scientific examination results were announced.
This imperial examination is an important event in the late Han Dynasty. It is a major historical event that will be recorded in the annals of history. It is also very important to choose the date for the official list of the imperial examination.
As the saying goes: On February 2, the dragon raises its head.
This is a traditional folk festival, also called "Dragon Head Festival".
Today's announcement of the scientific examination list naturally symbolizes the good fortune of the dragon raising its head and the carp jumping over the dragon gate.
Today's announcement of the scientific examination public list was revealed a month ago. At the entrance of Chunming Gate on the east side of Chang'an City, two huge public list stone tablets were erected. The stone tablets were about one foot high and half as wide, standing tall. Both sides of the door. When the sun rises, the first ray of sunlight will shine on the stone monument.
That morning, when the sun peeked out slightly.
The entrance of Chunming Gate was already crowded with people, and even more of them were students taking scientific examinations.
I heard that the top civil and military scholar in this imperial examination has already come out, and he also participated in the Battle of Xiliang and has become an official under Zhang Xiu. It seems that Zhang Xiu wants to appoint scientific examiners to live up to his reputation. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the time to come and for the judgment of fate.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Just as the first ray of the sun rose, the sounds of firecrackers rang out in the streets and alleys of Chang'an City. The crisp and loud crackling sounds of firecrackers rang out. At the same time, a band that had been ready to go beat gongs and drums. The ground rang.
In front of the General's Mansion.
The entrance of the mansion was already crowded with students taking scientific examinations and ordinary people joining in the fun. The inside and outside of the general's mansion were hung with red cloth, exaggerating the bustling scene. Zhang Xiu ordered yesterday that all officials today must wear red clothes to express his congratulations to the students who passed the examination.
"Lord! The official list of the scientific examination has been prepared, and the sound has already been heard outside." Wang Shuang's face was full of joy, and the joy that could not be hidden in his eyes almost overflowed.
Wang Shuang was still young, and his restless heart could no longer be restrained.
Not only Wang Shuang, but also Huo Jun and Gu Ming, who were among the top three in the imperial examination, were also trembling with excitement.
At this moment, the civil and military champion was wearing a special champion robe and hat. He was ready for everything and was waiting to go out with Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu wore a dark red robe with a five-clawed python embroidered with gold threads.
He smiled and said to Jia Xu, Liu Ye, Li Ru and others next to him: "Since the time is up, let's go out, otherwise these top picks will not be able to wait any longer."
Everyone laughed.
They all wore red robes, showing joy.
Outside the general's mansion, a dozen Xiliang horses tied with red flowers were ready.
Surrounded by everyone, Zhang Xiu walked out of the general's mansion. Behind him were three martial arts champions on the left and three literary champions on the right. Behind each champion was a man holding a sign. The literary sign read in large words: The top pick, the second pick, the third overall pick, the Wu brand says in big words: champion, runner-up, third runner-up.
Everyone followed Zhang Xiu's steps and got on their horses at the same time.
In an instant, the sound of firecrackers sounded louder and the sound of drums sounded even more deafening.
The crowd erupted in excited shouts.
In order to show the importance of the number one scholar, their starting route was planned in advance. Every ten steps on both sides of the route stood two soldiers holding spears. They were very powerful. These soldiers were carefully selected veterans of hundreds of battles. Not only did he have firm eyes, but he was also majestic and heroic, which aroused the people of Chang'an to want to join the army.
Starting from Zhuque Gate, take a detour to Zhuque Street, then walk through Jinguang Gate, and finally reach Chunming Gate.
Time is also calculated.
The moment we arrived at Chunming Gate, the first ray of sunlight just rose and shone on the top plane of the stone tablet.
The list of successful candidates was written on two huge wooden boards. The wooden boards were wrapped in red cloth and guarded by special sergeants, waiting for Zhang Xiu's arrival.
When Zhang Xiu came slowly on horseback, the crowds around him followed him like a wave and poured out of Chunming Gate.
He got off his horse and came to the middle of the civil and military monuments.
A high platform of about three meters was built in the middle, and Zhang Xiu led his generals Wenchen to climb onto the high platform.
The music stopped just in time.
Standing on the high platform, his eyes glanced downward. The dark crowds of people below were crowded together, and everyone's eyes towards him were filled with excitement, expectation and fear.
The sun shines on Zhang Xiu's burly body.
In the eyes of the common people, they are like gods in the sky, reflecting golden light.
Zhang Xiu said loudly: "Everyone! Today is the day when the imperial examination results for Nanyang students are announced, and it is also a historic day for Chang'an. Today! All of us in Chang'an City have witnessed the birth of the first batch of Nanyang champions! This scientific examination After that, Chang'an College will also be established in Chang'an, and the children of our people in Guanzhong can also take the scientific examination and become part of the students. Now, let us witness the release of the first batch of students who passed the examination!"
Then he turned around and shouted: "Gongbang!"
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
In an instant, the sound of firecrackers and drums were loud at the same time.
Deafening.
Many people covered their ears, squinted their eyes slightly, and stared at the announcement of the red cloth.
The students waited with bated breath.
Liu Ye is responsible for opening the literary list, and Ma Chao is responsible for opening the martial arts list.
"Wow!"
The civil and military lists were opened at the same time.
All the students rushed up and surrounded the stone tablet, looking for their names.
"Ah! I got it! I got it! I passed the exam!!"
Suddenly, the crowd let out a roar that was so exciting that it surpassed the sound of firecrackers. Then, several students found their names and jumped up and roared happily.
As the top three civil and military candidates in this scientific examination.
Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Fazheng;
Huo Jun, Wang Shuang, Gu Ming;
The six of them were sitting on tall horses, wearing gorgeous No. 1 scholar robes, looking at the crowd below with joy on their faces, and the crowd cast envious glances at them from time to time.
Gu Ming's parents were also in the crowd.
The lifelong farmer saw his son riding a tall horse and looking full of life in bright clothes. The two of them were excited and happy. Their relatives and friends who usually didn't like to see them came over to express their congratulations.
In the crowd, Pang Degong and Huang Chengyan looked at the crowded crowd with happy faces and smiled from ear to ear.
Pang Degong looked at Zhang Xiu and said: "My lord, this scientific examination has brought justice to the people of the world and achieved the purpose of recruiting talents. Old Huang! This son-in-law of yours is not simple!"
Huang Chengyan smiled broadly: "Can a simple person be worthy of my Huang Chengyan's daughter? Now that Guanzhong has been pacified, Xiliang and Han Sui don't have to worry about it. In the future, this child may be like a dragon or a phoenix!"
Pang Degong nodded undeniably: "Yuan Zhi has already entered his service, and he will definitely win the title of marquis and prime minister in the future."
Huang Chengyan stroked his beard and laughed: "No matter how powerful Xu Yuanzhi is, can he be as powerful as me in betting?"
His daughter is a serious wife.
If Zhang Xiu really has the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, then his daughter will be the phoenix in the world.
Him! Phoenix's father.
Pang Degong glanced at him and snorted, but had no words to refute.
The whole unveiling ceremony lasted until noon. The civil and military champions paraded through the streets to praise themselves. The six people walked tirelessly and accepted the congratulations of all the people.
When Zhang Xiu passed the public examination, Gongsun Zan was in a difficult situation.
I'm afraid I won't be able to survive the spring plowing.
