The rules of the Daqian court were different from those of the previous dynasty.
Although the previous dynasty had the top three, it was not just the third class.
Instead, there are five levels.
There are three people in the first class and twenty-five people in the second class.
The third and fourth classes each have dozens to hundreds of people.
The number of people in the fifth class is about the same as that in the third and fourth classes.
Among them, the first and second classes are collectively called Yijia, and are usually given to Jinshi and their birthplace.
Second-class, third-class, and fourth-class are given to those who were born as Jinshi, while third-class, fifth-class people are only given to those who were born as Jinshi.
The Daqian court only had the top three.
There are still twenty-eight people in the First Class, while the number of Second Class Scholars has been greatly reduced. The number is only slightly more than the number of First Class Scholars, about a hundred.
The number of top three scholars and Jinshi scholars was far more than the norm in the previous dynasty.
In the previous dynasty, it was just the opposite, with the first class having the least number of people, followed by the third class, and the second class having the largest number of people.
Inside the No. 1 Scholar, many candidates were discussing, most of them were discussing the exam questions, and a few were discussing the top candidates who had the best chance of winning this time.
However, after much discussion, Zhang Jian discovered that he was on the list in the minds of many fellow imperial examination candidates.
Although he did not go out to participate in poetry clubs or other activities many times, his talents and articles have already been circulated among many celebrities.
Zhang Jian knew that this was probably brought about by the fate of Long Zhang and Fengzi.
This is also a good thing.
To a certain extent, reputation is equivalent to a famous weapon.
If it is on the list, it will be well-deserved if it ranks high, and it will not attract many officials to question and protest, and it will save a lot of trouble.
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After a happy gathering, many people dispersed one after another. At this time, Shi Lun could not contain his excitement. He quietly pulled Zhang Jian aside and told Zhang Jian softly the news.
"Brother Zhang, my father wrote in a letter and said that this time Jixian County was able to successfully suppress the infiltration and expansion of the Xuandu Sect, and the two of us have made great contributions. Lord Wu mentioned that he will submit a report to His Majesty to express our merit!"
At this time, there was a little smile on Shi Lun's handsome face. Zhang Jian glanced around and frowned slightly.
"Brother Chengfeng, you didn't mention this to anyone else, right?"
Shi Lun waved his hands quickly after hearing this.
"Brother Zhang, of course I know the seriousness of it, and I didn't mention it to any third person besides Brother Zhang, not even the family members around me!"
Zhang Jian warned: "That's good, Brother Shi, there are only twelve or three days until the examination results are released. When the matter comes, don't be happy too early. If the matter is not kept secret, you will lose your virginity!"
If things are not kept secret, one will lose one's identity; if one is not kept secret, one will lose one's ministers.
There are many examples in Zhang Jian's memory. It was clear that he was about to be promoted, so he spread the news everywhere to let his opponents know the news in advance, and he was vigilant. However, on the eve of his promotion, he was successfully intercepted by his opponent. The duck he got flew away, but he was eaten. A hairy mouth.
If this kind of thing spreads everywhere and is known by His Majesty, who knows what that Majesty thinks. If he thinks that the two of them are crazy and ignorant and does not understand the way of being a minister, he will demote the two of them. At that time, Wouldn't it be impossible to even cry?
"What Brother Zhang said is true, I have written it down!"
Shi Lun nodded. His posture caught the eyes of other Juren in the distance, but they were greatly surprised.
This famous scholar from the Shi family in Jixian County was so convinced of Zhang Jian, which surprised many people.
Of course, this also increased Zhang Jian's weight in the hearts of other people. Zhang Jian must have the ability to convince a pretentious person like Shi Lun.
…
The results will be released on the morning of February 28th.
For more than ten days, Zhang Jian still maintained his habits step by step.
Part of the time is spent on practice, including tempering mana, practicing techniques, and using the "Holy Virtue Sword Cleansing Technique" to cultivate the Dragon Sword.
Part of the time is spent extensively reading ancient books.
Develop the divine power of the Qiqiao Exquisite Heart to the greatest extent.
The ancient sages possessing seven orifices and exquisite hearts were able to understand the principles of heaven and earth just from ordinary scriptures, and then completed the extraordinary transformation.
Zhang Jian is also working hard in this direction.
At the same time, it also makes the iron-bone jade heart transform into the benevolent-bone heart.
If he could push the Exquisite Heart of the Seven Apertures to the level of the Exquisite Heart of the Sage, he believed that it would be of great assistance to him in completing the path to the world of mortals.
The qualifications for the growth of the Qiqiao Exquisite Heart are also constant reading, reading poetry and books, and understanding the ultimate principles of the world.
It can be said that it is the same path as the direction he is walking.
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On the 28th, the heavy snow in Haojing City gradually became lighter, but there was still a thick layer of white snow accumulated in the city.
The government asked the chiefs of each district to mobilize many people to clear the snow on the streets to prevent official roads from being blocked and affecting normal travel inside and outside the capital.
Of course this is 'free'.
However, the half-deep snow could not stop thousands of people and even the dignitaries from various houses in the city from watching the list with enthusiasm.
The place where the results were released was not outside the Imperial Academy, but in front of the most famous imperial street in Haojing.
It is a long street called Yujing, and it is filled with high-ranking officials. It is also a long street that many officials must pass or pass by before going to court.
At this time, the yellow list had been posted on the east wall, and Zhang Jian could already see the biggest words on it.
In the sixth year of Jingwu's reign, the Ministry of Rites examination results were released.
With just one glance from a distance, Zhang Jian saw his name.
The first place is Qingzhou, the king of Jiuzhangping in Dongling County.
The second place is Zhang Jian from Zhangjiaao, Fengxi County, Fengyang County!
The third place is Peng Yuanshou in Sanyuanli, Xicheng Street, Wuying County!
"I won, Mr. Lang, did you see it? You are ranked second on the tribute list!"
At this time, Zhang Jian hadn't spoken yet. Zhang Lu on the side couldn't help shouting, and his lips almost reached the horizon. However, as soon as he opened his mouth, the crowd exploded, and everyone looked at them one after another. Many candidates looked at him with envy, and many of them looked sad.
"You are so young. At such a young age, you are ranked second on the tribute list. What are you capable of!"
But before he finished speaking, someone from the southern counties spoke up.
"What are you capable of? Brother Zhang is a role model for candidates in all counties in the south. He is a young prodigy. His articles are as beautiful as flowers. How can he be compared to ordinary candidates?"
"That's right, how can we judge the depth of Wen Huohou based on his age? This is a big fallacy! Who among us southerners doesn't know Brother Zhang's knowledge!"
"Congratulations to Brother Zhang!"
Many candidates also spoke one after another. Although each of them had complicated expressions, their expressions were convinced.
This is the power of famous instruments.
Many people spoke in support, and soon the voices of discussion subsided, leaving only a lot of envy and congratulations.
Zhang Jian smiled slightly when he saw this scene, and at the same time glanced at Zhang Lu next to him, which made Zhang Lu's face slightly red.
"Mr. Lang, I'm too out of control!"
Zhang Jian smiled and waved his hand, but he understood Zhang Lu's joy.
He was not happy.
Second on the tribute list, this ranking was somewhat beyond his expectation. This time, he did not use his luck to make a wish, but purely relied on his true talents and learning.
The second in the tribute list can look forward to the top three in the palace examination, that is, the three special positions of number one, second on the list, and third overall.
At this time, many Juren quickly shifted their attention and their eyes fell on another young and powerful Juren.
That is Qingzhou, the King of Huiyuan this time.
He was an extremely orthodox scholar. He was wearing an embroidered Confucian robe and was wrapped tightly. He did not appear to be from a noble family, but he had become the center of attention under the yellow list.
Many wealthy families around who were well prepared had already called their servants and were rushing over quickly, and some of them directly targeted Zhang Jian.
This is another spectacular sight under the Huang Bang.
Catch your son-in-law under the list.
Zhang Jian already had a fiancée, but he didn't want to be 'caught' by others. He motioned to Zhang Lu to step forward and block her, and then he walked into the center of many people and disappeared in an instant.
At this time, in the crowd, Shi Lun was also quickly browsing the rows of lists.
In the sixth year of Jingwu, there were nearly 285 Gongsheng students admitted to the Rites Examination.
This amount is not particularly large, but it is not small either.
The proportion of thousands of people is nearly one-tenth.
In the ice and snow, Shi Lun felt sweating all over his body. Firstly, he was so hot because everyone was rubbing shoulders. Secondly, he was worried, until he saw his name on the 109th position.
The 109th Shi Lun from Shijiafang, Jixian County!
Seeing the names on the list, Schlen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, after carefully browsing the entire list, his expression suddenly condensed. Among the eight candidates who went to Haojing with them this time, only Zhang Jian and he were on the yellow list.
Zhanxiong also failed.
This made Shi Lun feel quite sorry for him. Zhan Xiong had very solid basic skills and outstanding demeanor, but he gave up. He probably had something wrong with his subsequent strategy or elsewhere.
Shi Lun noticed that Zhan Xiong not far away had a look of loss on his face, and many of the people around him also looked sad.
In the ice and snow, there were still some people who lost their temper and cried loudly, or shouted outright that it was unfair.
Shi Lun felt that the atmosphere was gradually changing, and he found an opportunity to sneak away.
Afterwards, Shi Lun ran back to Zhuangyuan Residence in one breath.
The No. 1 Scholar's residence is no longer as lively as it was ten days ago.
Most of the candidates had dispersed. If they didn't win the exam, they wouldn't have the dignity to go back to the No. 1 Scholar's residence to meet a group of friends. Most of them could only stay indifferently, pack up their clothes, and prepare to leave the capital.
In other words, some of the candidates who are on the yellow list can work harder towards becoming the number one scholar.
Shi Lun met Zhang Jian here.
Seeing Zhang Jian, Shi Lun's eyes were filled with joy and he first stepped forward to congratulate him.
"Congratulations to Brother Zhang for ranking second on the yellow list. He is expected to be number one!"
"Brother Chengfeng, you and I are happy together!"
Zhang Jian cupped his hands slightly, with a smile on his face.
From this moment on, the relationship between the two of them has actually reached a higher level. They are not only friends with the same interests, but they are also the same age.
As Jinshi in the same field and good friends, they are very likely to become political allies who will help each other carefully in the future.
This relationship is destined to be closer than an ordinary friendship.
Shi Lun also realized this early, and he could clearly see the master and his subordinates. He was also born as a county magistrate. Zhang Jian was superior to him in terms of wisdom and ability to deal with people. He would most likely achieve great success in the future. above him.
Deep down, Shi Lun didn't mind this, not only because Zhang Jian helped relieve his confidants and allowed him to successfully participate in the examination of the Ministry of Etiquette, but also because he had already been impressed by Zhang Jian's talent.
Admiration from the bottom of my heart.
Later, several candidates from the south entered the Zhuangyuan Residence. After a few drinks, they slowly dispersed.
Everyone knows that being on the tribute list is not the end.
The palace examination in three days is the top priority.
Although it will not give up, it is about naming and conferring officials.
On the way, Zhang Jian looked a little surprised at this time.
He found that after being listed on the yellow list, his whole body seemed to have suddenly been favored by a certain spiritual force deep in the Qiankun Sheji. This spiritual force continued to flow into his body, causing the golden liquid mana in the magic spring in his body to increase rapidly. , revealing a mellow and agile brilliance.
"Is this the inspiration for harvesting crops and invading the secret of creation?"
Zhang Jian thought to himself.
He knew that even ordinary people would have spiritual intelligence, which was why those demons and ghosts liked to eat the blood of all spirits to practice.
The movement of the government and the government of the imperial court also contains hidden secrets. If one can obtain the authority of the government of the universe, it is like gaining the blessing of the movement of all spirits.
This is the ultimate mystery of being able to practice well in public.
"Tongshan Qingjing Baolu" can collect all kinds of spiritual inspirations, and Sheji's spiritual intelligence is also among them. At this time, he suddenly got into the extremely valuable tribute list of the Daqian court, and the spiritual intelligence of the universe entered his body and increased his magic power.
"No wonder the Patriarch said that the mortal world is the blessed land in the cave that many immortal cultivators dream of. However, the inspiration of this blessed land cannot be absorbed by ordinary cultivators!"
Zhang Jian's eyes fluctuated slightly.
The increase in mana gave him a little extra sense of expectation for the next palace examination.
Although the gold content of the name on the tribute list is high, it is not as valuable as the title on the gold list.
Inscriptions on the gold list, flowers and candles in the bridal chamber.
This has been a beautiful thing in the world since ancient times.
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Zhang Jian stayed silent in the small courtyard for three days. During these three days, apart from seeing off some of the people who were elected to leave the capital, he stayed in the small courtyard to work on his magic power and study questions.
Until the auspicious time comes three days later.
The location of the palace examination is within the imperial city, not specifically the Jinluan Palace. It is usually a vacant palace designated by the emperor.
But this time, Emperor Jingwu showed that the court valued talents, and pointed out that the place for the palace examination was in the Chengtian Palace of the previous dynasty.
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At this time, the morning light was dim, and early, 285 tributes passed through Yujing Street. Under the leadership of four examiners, they passed through the imperial streets and arrived at an imperial gate called Hanyuan Gate. There were several officials from the Yushitai waiting here. At the same time, officials from Taichang Temple came forward to inform the 285 tributes about part of the ceremony after entering the temple. At the same time, they warned everyone to face the important officials of the imperial court, and In this day and age, you cannot be disrespectful in front of the palace.
There is also a risk of being dismissed if someone fails to behave in front of the palace.
These are one of the few possible ways to be dismissed.
Of course, this kind of surprise usually doesn't happen.
At this time, Zhang Jian was ranked second among the tributes, just behind King Qingzhou of Huiyuan. He noticed that some of the governors had become nervous, and several of the governors whose faces were not "upright" were being stared at by several censors. He was standing there, his face was earthy-colored, and he was very nervous.
Disobedience in front of the palace also includes being ugly.
