Swish!
Many failed candidates raised their heads, their eyes shining with light.
Xu Yan looked up at Xu Fenglei with a look of longing in his eyes.
"Your Excellency, Examiner, is the Xuegong teacher a court official?"
Someone in the crowd couldn't help but ask.
This question is also what many failed candidates want to ask.
If this counts, wouldn't they have a second chance?
However, Xu Fenglei shook his head.
"No, the academy teacher has no rank and does not belong to any of the nine ranks of the imperial court."
He responded,
"But the food, accommodation and salary are indeed paid by the Ministry of Household Affairs. This is what His Majesty has decreed."
"The salary is still being drafted and is roughly equivalent to the salary of seventh- and eighth-grade officials."
"So, if you regard being a public servant as being an official, then it can barely count. If you have political ambitions and want to be in charge of a political party, then it doesn't count."
"There is only one way to become an official, and that is the imperial examination. There is no other way."
In Xu Fenglei's design, the Xuegong teacher is similar to the career editor in later generations.
Of course there is a difference between it and a real civil servant.
It can only be said that in terms of treatment, it is comparable to that of court officials to a certain extent.
"I see...Oh!"
"Oh, what the hell, that's great! After all, I'm a public servant! I want to sign up, I want to sign up! I must pass the exam for this teacher, so that I can still get through it when I get home, and I've accepted all the gifts from my father!"
"That's right. The learning atmosphere in Xuegong Academy must be strong. While enlightening young children, I can also study at the same time. Maybe I can pass the exam next time."
"That's right! This can be regarded as a way for us failed candidates to survive!"
"..."
For a time, everyone was talking about it.
Especially the failed candidates seemed to have renewed hope and were extremely interested in it.
Among the people who have passed the Jinshi examination, there is no discussion about this. After all, they are about to become officials. Who can value a mere school teacher?
When these people are released, they will all start at the seventh level!
Only Xu Yan. As well as a few new scholars in simple clothes, showing signs of excitement.
"Failed candidates are welcome to register, and new academic candidates are also welcome to register."
Xu Fenglei looked at Xu Yan and others, smiled lightly and said,
"Although you are already a Jinshi, the time for the imperial court to select and transfer officials is not certain. You may have to wait for a while before you get the chance to fill the vacancy."
"If it's quick, it could be a few months. If it's slow, it could be three to five years. I can't say for sure."
"During this period, you will all continue your studies in Chang'an and in the imperial court, and you will have to do it every day."
"If you are from a well-off family, you can naturally afford to spend money; but if you are short of money, things are very expensive in Chang'an now, and it is difficult to get a foothold in Chang'an."
"If you have difficulty living in Chang'an, you can consider signing up as a teacher in the Academy. It can be regarded as a part-time job. Not to mention too much, it is still enough to ensure food, clothing, housing and transportation."
"Anyone who registers as a new scholar will directly become a teacher in the academy without any assessment."
As soon as this statement came out, all the failed candidates showed envy and jealousy.
Reach the sky in one step, prioritize every step!
They still have to take another exam, and there is a risk of failing again.
And the new scholars have already risen to the top, and it is extremely easy to do anything!
I must become a Jinshi!
For a time, many failed candidates were shouting in their hearts that becoming a Jinshi gradually became their lifelong obsession!
"Students sign up!"
Xu Yan raised his hand.
When everyone saw it - ho ho!
All the new beauties have signed up, so why should they be ashamed?
"Students also sign up!"
"Students are also willing to become academy teachers!"
"..."
In an instant, there were so many people signing up.
Xu Fenglei also nodded with satisfaction.
Now, there is no shortage of teachers. Even if you are a failed candidate, being a teacher is more than enough!
"well."
Xu Fenglei waved his hand and said,
"Sign up with the person in charge of the academy later, and someone will evaluate you."
"Don't worry, it won't be too difficult. The main test is whether you have the qualities to teach and educate people."
"After you are hired, I will also provide you with benefits. It will definitely be a treasure for scholars!"
This time, the appetites of all the scholars have been satiated!
As a result, several new scholars who had not originally thought of becoming teachers started to think about it.
A treasure for readers?
This person is the prince and grand master of the current dynasty. What he considers to be a treasure, how important must it be?
"If you have nothing to do, let me sign up."
"Count me in. Before going out to other places, I can serve as a teacher in the academy."
"It doesn't matter if it's a treasure or not, I mainly like to teach children, haha..."
"..."
Xu Fenglei couldn't help laughing.
Sure enough, the best thing to control is people’s curiosity!
…
The announcement of the imperial examination results caused a stir in Chang'an, and the twenty-four new scholars became the biggest hot spot in Chang'an City and even the entire Tang Dynasty!
Ordinary people, leaping over the dragon gate to become high officials!
How fresh is this!
Many clever storytellers have already started writing on the subject of 'imperial examination'!
Xu Fenglei led Xu Yan and walked on Zhuque Street.
"I had to avoid suspicion before, so I couldn't receive or give you any favors. Now it's okay."
Xu Fenglei smiled and said,
"Today, I'm going to treat you to a good meal! Look at how skinny you are. How can you get stronger by eating cakes every day?"
"Eat meat!"
Xu Yan scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Students have never eaten meat...at most they have only eaten eggs, which are delicious."
He smelled the fragrance all over the street and felt like his stomach was full of hunger.
The bursts of cooing sounds came, which made him extremely embarrassed.
"It seems that farmers and common people are still having a hard time!"
Xu Fenglei sighed,
"Last year's harvest was so good that everyone in the government and the public were rejoicing. Even His Majesty had the confidence to be granted the title of Zen."
"But in fact, the people are just starving to death. It is difficult for ordinary people to eat meat for a lifetime."
"This shows that the results in front of you are nothing. If you climb a mountain, you have only climbed a gentle slope. If you want to climb to the top, you can only continue to make progress."
"Uh... that's too far off topic."
As he talked, he talked about great principles again, almost forgetting that there was a hungry boy beside him!
"You said students love to hear this."
Xu Yan grinned and said,
"Your Excellency, the examiner, is a person who truly cares about the people, and students admire him."
Xu Fenglei raised his eyebrows.
"No need to call me Tiantian, Your Excellency. It sounds too harsh. Not many people have ever called me that."
He said,
"You might as well call me Brother Xu, it sounds more friendly."
Your Majesty, His Excellency, are all honorific titles.
It's okay to shout in public, but it seems too official if you shout like this in private.
"This...students don't dare."
Xu Yan hurriedly saluted and said,
"You are very knowledgeable. If possible, the students would like to call you teacher, is that okay?"
Xu Fenglei thought for a moment and nodded slightly.
"also may."
He said,
"The teacher is kinder, at least much better than that sir."
In later TV dramas, the honorific title for big shots was 'adult', but in the Tang Dynasty he realized that 'adult' meant father in the Tang Dynasty. It was only in the Ming and Qing Dynasties that 'parent officials' were gradually called 'adults'...
"is teacher!"
Xu Yan received Xu Fenglei's approval, as if he had received a great approval, and said excitedly,
"Students will definitely ask you more questions in the future!"
Xu Fenglei smiled and waved his hand, pulling Xu Yan to sit down at a stall on the roadside.
By chance, there was a storyteller talking hard next to this fried barbecue stall. It was quite nice to listen to jokes while eating.
"Guest sir, you two?"
The guy came up to greet me warmly.
"A free soup pot and two plates of mutton, don't be short of money."
Xu Fenglei orders dishes with ease.
"Look at what you said objectively, we are operating with integrity and we will never engage in that kind of business."
The waiter smiled and said,
"The government often comes for inspections. If anyone dares to bully customers in the store, they will be shut down immediately for rectification!"
"A while ago, the mutton soup restaurants run by the imperial court's Ma Xueshi and his wife were closed for rectification due to poor sanitary conditions. I heard that it was Ma Xueshi who proposed the inspection of major workshops in Chang'an. He also took the initiative to rectify his own restaurant. Now he is doing so It’s being renovated!”
Xu Fenglei raised his eyebrows.
Bachelor Ma? Isn’t that Ma Zhou!
This guy is pretty good! In order to implement a good policy, take the lead in setting an example!
"It's a good thing. If you do this, you'll get more repeat customers. In fact, you'll make more money in the long run."
Xu Fenglei smiled and said,
"In fact, what customers eat is not only delicious food, but also comfort. Even comfort is the most important thing."
"Since you said so, I believe you and won't bother ordering."
"You will stir-fry two more dishes for me, the ones you are good at, and dozens of fried skewers, as well as fire crystal persimmons and ice-cold stuffed grapes. I want them all."
Ding!
After saying that, he threw a broken piece of silver on the table.
"It's just this one piece of silver, just watch and do it!"
The main currency among people in the Tang Dynasty was 'Kaiyuan Tongbao', but Xu Fenglei disliked the heavy copper coins and didn't like the feeling of being rich, so he simply used silver.
As a result, every time he went out, he became a boy who scattered money.
"This...I'm afraid you can't eat so much."
The waiter looked at the silver and said,
"We won't take too much. We will give you a normal portion. For the rest, ask the shopkeeper to weigh the silver and give you change."
"Okay?"
Xu Fenglei glanced at him, slightly surprised.
"You guys have a pretty high profile."
He praised,
"Okay, go ahead!"
"Okay, okay, wait a moment, I'll be here right away." The man grabbed the silver and ran towards the house.
Xu Yan remained silent, observing everything curiously.
"Ha... there are so many profiteers in Chang'an, I'm planning to make him a small fortune."
Xu Fenglei smiled and said,
"I didn't expect this guy to be so particular! Well, I hope there will be more and more businesses like this."
"Xu Yan, today I'll let you try Chang'an's specialties and I'll make sure you're full!"
Xu Yan cupped his hands and thanked him sincerely:
"Thank you, teacher!"
Although he was cautious, there was a look of expectation in his eyes.
Sitting here, just the scent wafting over can make him greedy to death!
After a while, the soup pot was brought up. There was still a lot of ingredients in it, mostly vegetables and not many pieces of meat.
However, it is a free soup pot after all, which is not bad.
"If you want to eat out in a restaurant in Chang'an in the future, I will teach you how to eat like this, which is the most cost-effective way."
Xu Fenglei picked up a piece of vegetable with his chopsticks and pointed,
"Many stores offer free soup pots to attract customers, and there are actually a lot of things in them."
"At this time, if you have money, just order a few dishes. If you really don't have money, just order a bowl of rice and eat it with the soup pot, and the store won't say anything to you."
Xu Yan nodded repeatedly and wrote it down carefully.
These are all tips for living in Chang'an in the future!
After a while, several steaming hot dishes were brought up, along with two plates of mutton and a dozen mutton skewers.
"Sir, serve these first, the rest are still roasting."
"You eat first. If you don't have enough, you can give me orders."
Xu Fenglei nodded slightly, removed the mutton from the pot, and then pushed the skewers in front of Xu Yan.
"There are two ways to eat mutton, boiled mutton and roasted mutton, both of which are delicious."
He recommended,
"Try it and see."
Xu Yan carefully brought the kebabs to his mouth and took a bite.
A stream of gravy burst out and almost sprayed onto the table!
"Well!"
Xu Yan hurriedly shut his mouth, making himself a little embarrassed.
"Hahaha, this mutton is juicy and oily. You have to hold it in your mouth to make it explode. It's delicious."
Xu Fenglei picked up the mutton with a smile and said,
"This, seven or eight times is enough. Try this after eating the grilled food."
"Hmm! Well..." Xu Yan didn't dare to open his mouth, put the skewers into his mouth, and started chewing.
A taste and aroma that I have never experienced before explode in my mouth!
Before he had time to speak, he put the mutton-boiled meat into his mouth again and devoured it, but he didn't dare to swallow it. He just chewed vigorously, as if he wanted to squeeze out the last trace of meat flavor before he gave up!
At this moment, his body was trembling!
A farm kid who has never eaten meat in his life, ate meat for the first time, and it was Datang’s best kebab!
"Eat slowly, don't choke, no one will compete with you."
Xu Fenglei said with a smile,
"How can we chat when we are devouring food like this?"
When Xu Yan heard this, he swallowed all the mutton in his mouth and scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Student...student is rude."
Xu Fenglei waved his hand and said:
"It doesn't matter, you eat what you have, just eat it slowly."
"Let me ask you, do you farm every day at home?"
Xu Yan slowed down this time, put the meat into his mouth to suck out the juice, and then said:
"Yes, teacher, students work on the farm every day without a day off. On the day of the exam, I only came after digging the soil and pulling out the weeds."
Xu Fenglei nodded slightly.
"Then where did you learn how to read and write?"
he asked,
"To be selected by His Majesty as the third flower, your cultural background is not low!"
He was actually very curious.
Where did a poor peasant boy who didn't even have enough to eat learn this knowledge?
Is there some way to make the cost of acquiring knowledge so low that even the most ordinary rural children can receive education?
(End of chapter)
