"The expression of gratitude should be awarded by the number one scholar with a criminal record." After the Honglu Temple official taught everyone the etiquette and procedures, he called out to Sandingjia, including Sheng Yuan, "This is the procedure, so the three of you should go and ask for the expression." .”
The petition he said was not free, but a reward of fifty taels.
Of course, getting the form of gratitude is not the end of the story. The cabinet still needs to prepare the form, and this also requires payment of remuneration!
To Shengyuan, dozens of taels of silver were just small amounts of money.
But for the second-place finisher from a poor family and the top pick from a commoner family, it’s still a big expense.
Fortunately, on the next day of the Enrong Banquet, the emperor not only gave the champion a crown and court uniform, but also gave each of the Jinshi five ingots of silver.
In Dachu, one ingot of silver is worth fifty taels, and five ingots of silver is worth two hundred and fifty taels...
Well, this number sounds quite exciting!
Although the number sounds a bit funny, it must be admitted that this is the resettlement fee given by the emperor to the Jinshi, and the resettlement fee is very generous.
Speaking of which, Sheng Yuan, the number one scholar, brought the Jinshi to express his gratitude, and what he was thanking was for this gift.
"Since the form of gratitude has to be obtained from the former number one pick, I will pay for it myself. How about the remuneration of the two gentlemen for serving in the cabinet?" Sheng Yuan discussed with the second and third pick.
Both of them were short of money. Considering that they would have to set up camp in Kyoto in the future, they really didn't have enough money. Kuang Shengyuan's idea was also based on old practices, so after the two looked at each other, they thanked Shengyuan for his kindness.
That's it.
Of course, the reward should still be given, but it is just a transfer.
After all, they are all upstart civil servants. If they were paid directly, they might not look so noble.
"I am bestowed with Jinshi and the first-class minister Sheng Yuan. I am sincere and frightened. I bowed my head and said something." After Sheng Yuan received the form, the first sentence in the form of gratitude came into view.
She has a good memory. This gratitude list is different from the previous one. It’s just a name!
Well, the former top criminal's name was changed to hers.
On the day of thanking her, Sheng Yuan changed into the No. 1 Scholar uniform early and waited with her fellow candidates to perform the four bows.
When the thanksgiving is over, there is only one last grace event left the next day.
"Tomorrow you can have a good rest after visiting the Imperial Academy, visiting the Temple of the Master, and performing the Shilai Ceremony." Sheng Xiangxun rubbed his hands expectantly and said to his youngest daughter, "At that time, the Ministry of Rites will report to the Imperial Academy to establish Jinshi inscription monument!"
"Isn't it just about ranking, name, and place of birth? I feel like I don't remember the title list clearly and in detail!"
"That's the inscription monument erected in the Imperial College. Anyone can see it there! Not everyone has a copy of the inscription list!" Sheng Xiangxun said this with a showy look in his eyes, "Sister Yuan, didn't your father still take care of you when you were a child? Have you seen it? You can find daddy’s name when you look up!"
Sheng Yuan thought about it and felt that it was right. She couldn't help but look forward to it.
"It is better for us to be the great Chu. From Yan to Chen, the flags and plaques of silver range from thirty taels to fifty taels. They are used to make flags, plaques, and memorial arches specially for Jinshi... I am afraid that not only is it not enough, but it will also be used upside down. Miles!"
When it came to Sheng Yuan's idea of settling the silver, Sheng Xiangxun let out a sigh of satisfaction.
Sheng Yuan: "..."
She seemed to have forgotten about the Zhuangyuan Archway.
But there’s no need to feel guilty, she doesn’t have to worry about such common things as her grandfather and her father, everyone has volunteered to prepare for it!
She can now consider joining the company in half a month!
