The next day was another sunny day with clear blue sky and cloudless sky.
On this day, Qi Yu got up early, washed up neatly, then put on his examination attire, then put a big red flower around his chest, and a proud new imperial examination candidate jumped out.
Yes, today is the day for the Governor's grand deer-crowing banquet, but you must not be late.
I heard that the governor's name was Lu Boxuan. He was originally a second-ranked Jinshi. After he became an official, he worked diligently in political affairs and finally reached the high position of governor.
Qi Yu followed the instructions on the invitation and found the venue of the banquet soon.
Then a Yamen servant ran over to receive him and led him to a hall.
There are quite a few people.
Yes, a lot of Juren had already arrived earlier. They were greeting, socializing, and chatting with each other. We all belong to the same subject, so there is no harm in getting to know each other. It is a very valuable personal connection.
Judging from the age structure of these people, most of them are people who know their destiny, and there are not many people in their thirties.
In addition, the Yamen servant also told Qi Yu that there were 180 candidates in this subject, including 80 on the main list and 100 on the deputy list.
Quite a lot indeed!
Compared to the past, this is already a very high admission rate!
Enko is indeed different.
Qi Yu found a corner and sat down, then grabbed the sunflower seeds on the table and ate them. He didn't want any money, so why not eat them?
At a casual glance, I saw that my old roommate Yin Jun was getting acquainted with others and did not notice his arrival.
Damn it, he got hit too?
I still remember that when he walked out of the gate of Gongyuan, he said that he was a super performer. Looking at it now, it was probably true.
…
Not long after, the governor Lu Boxuan walked out with the chief envoy, the inspector envoy and others.
"You talented people, I'm so polite..."
"Your Majesty, you are serious..."
"..."
The people cheered like thunder, and they rushed to flatter each other, and their praise turned into respectful welcome.
After a few words of greeting, Lu Boxuan said: "All distinguished talents, please take your seats according to your ranking."
Everyone responded: "Yes!"
Only then did Qi Yu realize that the seats in the hall had already been arranged, and identification tags had been placed on the table.
Counting down from the main table, there are Jieyuan, Yayuan, three Kuixings, Yakui...
Then, everyone thanked and took their seats.
Qi Yu was the sixth Ya Kui, and his seat was relatively forward. After sitting down, he couldn't help but glance at the people in front...
Let’s start with Jieyuan. That man is an old man in his sixties, whom he doesn’t recognize.
Look further back, eh? It was Yin Jun who came after him!
He... won the second place Yayuan?
It's over, it's over, this generation is in chaos, who is the boss?
At this time, Yin Jun also saw Qi Yu in the sixth place. He was startled at first, and then smiled heartily.
mock up!
Look, I'll make you proud!
It is conceivable that what Yin Jun was thinking at this time must be disgusting!
Qi Yu: Alas, it was a very happy day, but a blowfly made me sick.
Yin Jun was even more proud when he saw his shriveled appearance. His mouth was so pouted that it could hang an oil bottle.
? ?
Qi Yu's eyes widened and he said fiercely: Bah!
Yin Jun smiled with his nostrils pointing towards the sky and replied with his eyes: I am the uncle!
This was a 'war' without sound. Both of them spoke in mute words and communicated through the air.
Yin Jun thought about it for a while, and he came up with a plan. He hurriedly found a pen and paper, and wrote a note in small regular script. After the ink dried, he crumpled it into a ball, and then passed it from person to person through the hands of his colleagues, and finally passed it to Qi Yu. in hand.
note?
Qi Yu opened it and saw: Villager, whoever sits in the front is the uncle. Do you understand?
You white-faced guy!
The villain succeeds!
Afterwards, the two of them stared at each other for a few more times, looking at each other disgustedly. Finally, they each turned their heads and ignored each other.
This time, Qi Yu was completely at a disadvantage.
There's nothing I can do about it, where are the seats...
Suddenly, Governor Lu said to Yin Jun: "Please exchange seats with Mr. Yin from Yayuan and Mr. Qi from Yakui."
What?
Yin Jun's smile instantly cracked the screen, his face full of disbelief.
Just now I said that whoever has the front seat is the boss. Why do you feel like you shot yourself in the foot now?
Change? Or not?
"Sir, does this seem a little inappropriate?" Yin Jun summoned up the courage and asked.
"Huh?" Lu Boxuan frowned and said displeasedly: "What's wrong? Stop asking any more questions and exchange it quickly."
"yes!"
Yin Jun swallowed hard, then walked over with a mother-in-law face.
"I said, sir, let's change places."
"Oh, it seems that I can't even think of becoming an elder!"
"What do you mean?"
"you know!"
…
In fact, Qi Yu was also very surprised, why did Governor Lu arrange it like this?
All the people in charge also had a look of astonishment on their faces, and they couldn't help but glance at Ya Kui, who kept a low profile!
As for why they changed positions, no one dared to ask.
Yes, who dares to openly question the governor's decree?
If you have any doubts, you have to swallow them!
However, Qi Yu smiled happily and sat calmly in Yayuan's seat, feeling very proud of himself.
Yin Jun, on the other hand, drooped his head and showed no interest.
After sitting down, Qi Yu also followed Yin Jun's example and passed a note to him, writing: The person sitting here is the real uncle!
Yin Jun's face turned purple...
There was a burst of firecrackers, and the deer roaring banquet began.
The banquet was hosted by Governor Lu personally. Also present at the banquet were: the second in command, the third in command, and the ministers of various departments in the provincial government, etc.
Then, the banquet entered the first part, reciting the song "Deer Ming".
"Hey, the deer hums, the apples of the eating fields... The deer roars, the songs of the eating fields...", this poem from "The Book of Songs Xiaoya" has been memorized by everyone, but now it feels like something else when reciting it. A whole new experience.
After reciting the poem, the banquet entered the second part, Kuixing dance.
Dance?
Only then did Qi Yu remember that dancing was an integral part of etiquette and was indispensable.
There is a record in "Book of the Sui Dynasty": The emperor drank wine, danced up and down, and said "Long Live" three times. It would be rude if you didn't dance.
Qi Yu's mouth twitched and he looked at this large group of 'old men' and couldn't help but think of those old men who danced in the square in later generations.
What should I do if I can’t dance?
Then twist!
The dancing begins...
The governor took the lead and danced gracefully. He was the leader of the entire ceremony.
After that, the people all followed suit and jumped up and down. There was also a bald old man whose legs and feet were not working well, and he was tremblingly jumping around with the help of the yamen servant.
Qi Yu grunted, his belly swayed, and he continued to play the yu. At a glance, I saw that Yin Jun was dancing intoxicatedly, completely immersed in it, and his posture was charming and graceful, much like...
Ahem, don't think too much and concentrate on dancing.
Finally, the ceremony is over!
Then comes the third part of the banquet - the poem about the banquet of deer singing.
Compose poetry?
This was a bit difficult. Qi Yu thought hard and finally followed the trend and wrote a limerick, which was not outstanding.
However, there are indeed talented people who can write a poem in seven steps, especially when they are walking slowly with a wine glass in hand, they have a Taibai style.
In this link, the most outstanding person is undoubtedly Yin Jun. Not only did he write poems quickly, he also composed a seven-character poem with hidden heads, which is amazing.
Yin Jun glanced over: Am I awesome?
Qi Yu pointed to the seat and stared back: The uncle is here!
…
After struggling for a long time and being hungry, it was finally time to eat.
Serve!
The table was filled with good wine, good food, and delicacies worthy of the name. This time, the provincial government was not stingy and showed sincerity.
Qi Yu secretly thought: Oh, it would be great if I could bring Xiaotong here, she likes sweets the most...
After that, they toasted to each other and got to know each other. Qi Yu didn't drink much, so he just showed off.
Not long after midnight, the banquet broke up.
Then, with a sense of satisfied vanity, everyone left the table almost bursting with laughter.
Qi Yu looked at the leftovers on the table: It's a pity that they can't be packaged.
After only taking a few steps, Governor Lu suddenly said: "Qi Yu, you stay!"
? ? Something's wrong?
"Uh...yes, sir."
All the people, including Yin Jun, turned around when they heard the sound, stayed there for a while, and then left thoughtfully.
Qi Yu was a little panicked. Previously, the governor asked him to change seats with Yin Jun, but now he kept him. Is there some reason?
