Summoning the world to be one

Chapter 451
4 Chapter Fifty: The Imperial Examinations Come to an End

In the 23rd year of Qianyuan, the results of the Beijing Examination for Deng Guo’s first imperial examination were released. The number of candidates was as many as 610, but only 300 people were able to pass the Beijing Examination and enter the Palace Examination. Some people are happy and some are worried. Of course they were happy, but those who failed the rankings were extremely depressed, and some even burst into tears because of this. After all, this imperial examination is the best opportunity. If you miss it, you can only wait until the county examination starts next year. One step at a time from the county test, and then enter Wancheng to take the Beijing test three years later, but who can guarantee that he will be able to step into Wancheng again after three years?

As long as the second generations of Wancheng took part in the imperial examination, they all won the list. That night, no matter which camp they were in, and no matter how quarrelsome they were on weekdays, everyone gathered in the Yanlai Building to revel all night. It's gratifying, but isn't this a huge pressure for them, the second generation?Their fathers were all important officials of the imperial court. If they failed the imperial examination, they would probably become the laughing stock of the entire court. Fortunately, they all passed the ranking!

After the reception, Cheng Xu returned home drunk, but as soon as he entered the main hall, he saw his grandfather Cheng Yu and his father Cheng Lin sitting there. Cheng Xu hurriedly saluted upon seeing this, "my son pays homage to grandfather and father!"

"Drunk, how decent is it? It's just that you passed the Beijing exam, and it's not that you got the champion. What's there to be happy about!" Cheng Lin saw Cheng Xu who was drunk like this, and immediately stiffened Lian said, Cheng Xu's father, Cheng Lin, is from Yushitai, and he is a bit old-fashioned. He was a little unhappy that Cheng Xu was so happy just after passing a Beijing exam. Of course, Cheng Lin was very upset about his son's achievements I am happy, but I feel that Cheng Xu is too happy too early. Although according to the regulations of the imperial examination, as long as you pass the Beijing examination, you will get the status of a Jinshi, and you will have the opportunity to enter the officialdom in the future, but Cheng Lin, who is the censor of Yushitai, is not happy. It is very clear that Jinshi is nothing, only the top three, and at worst the top ten, otherwise it will be indefinitely if you want to become an official.

"The child is getting carried away, please father to punish!" Facing Cheng Lin's question, Cheng Xu dared not refute, and he also felt that his actions today were a bit inappropriate, so he admitted his mistake.

"Okay, Xu'er is able to stand out from the world's talents, which shows that her ability is not bad. It is understandable to be happy to be named on the gold list, and you, a father, don't be too strict!" Seeing the atmosphere of the father and son A little nervous, Cheng Yu said quickly, and then said to Cheng Xu: "Xu'er, sit down first, Grandpa has something to tell you!"

Cheng Xu nodded, then found a seat and sat down, and said to Cheng Yu, "I don't know what's important for grandfather?"

Cheng Yu shook his head with a smile, and said, "It's nothing important. First of all, grandfather congratulates you on passing the Beijing Examination and entering the Palace Examination. According to the Imperial Examination System of our Great Deng, all those who pass the Beijing Examination are Jinshi. There will be vacancies in the future." Make it a priority, that is to say, you have gained some advantages for your future!" Cheng Yu first praised Cheng Xu, expressing that Cheng Xu's future is limitless.

Then he said: "But you have to know that there are as many as 300 Jinshi, and they will all be your future competitors. If you want to break through the siege, you must do your best. The next palace test is the best." Now is your chance, to tell you the truth, Your Majesty and all the adults in the three provinces and six departments have read your exam papers in Beijing, and they all think you are a promising talent. Can be limited!"

Hearing this, Cheng Xu was very happy. He didn't expect that his exam papers in the Beijing exam could go straight to heaven, and Deng Sheng exaggerated that this was the only one. This meant that when the palace exam came, Deng Sheng would focus on My own, as long as I perform well, my official career will never be too difficult in the future.

But it's an honor, and it's even more pressure. To get Deng Sheng's attention, although there is a great chance of getting ahead, there is also a great chance of making a fool of yourself. Cheng Xu encouraged himself secretly, and decided to show his best side in the palace examination.

The three days passed quickly, until May 23th in the [-]rd year of Qianyuan. On this day, all the six ministries and departments of the three provinces of Deng State stopped working and concentrated in the Jingyang Palace to assist Deng Sheng in the palace examination.

In the Jingyang Hall, Deng Gaosheng sat on the throne, and three hundred Jinshi filed into the Jingyang Hall, stood up in an orderly manner, and saluted Deng Sheng in unison: "Students pay homage to the King! I am Wang Wannian!"

Deng Sheng looked at the students of His Highness, nodded with a smile, and signaled that there is no need to be too polite. This group of people is Deng Guo's hope for the next ten years, and Deng Sheng has very high expectations for them, so he said: "You Being able to stand out from the crowd in the Beijing test is enough to prove your own outstanding ability. In the next palace test, I will show you the best side and let everyone take a good look at how outstanding my young talents are. , you all know that my Great Deng merged with the Southern Kingdom. After the integration, there are now ten county prefects and dozens of county magistrates vacancies. These positions are all prepared for you. , the top [-] can be the magistrate of a county!"

According to the regulations of the imperial examination system, even if it is the top three, the starting point is only a county magistrate, at most it is a big county, but this time Deng Sheng directly promised a county prefect, this starting point is very high, as long as you win this The position of prefect, and after working hard for a few years, it is not impossible to be promoted to a governor or even a minister of the sixth department, so all the candidates were overjoyed when they heard the words, and said to Deng Sheng in unison: "Thank you, my lord! Please rest assured, my lord. Waiting will definitely not disappoint the king!"

Deng Sheng nodded in satisfaction, and said: "Very good, since that's the case, let's start the palace exam. This palace exam is written by the widow himself. You only have two hours, and the widow's question is also very simple, that is How can it be passed on to all ages!" How to pass it on to all generations, as the name suggests, refers to how Deng Guo can achieve long-term peace and stability.

As soon as the question came out, a group of candidates went to the designated examination place under the arrangement of the servant. Although it was a palace examination, the examination could not really be held in Jingyang Palace.

After all the examinees left, Deng Sheng silently asked the system to detect among the 300 people, those who scored above 90 in four dimensions in one item!
"Ding! Five people with a single four-dimensional score above 90 were detected
Cheng Xu (born in the Cheng family in Wancheng, grandson of Cheng Yu), force: 51, commander: 62, intelligence: 88, politics: 93
Cui Wen (born in the Cui family in Wancheng, son of Cui Hao), force: 60, commander: 52, intelligence: 90, politics: 92
Wang Tong (born in Langya Wang family, son of Wang Meng), force: 48, commander: 68, intelligence: 87, politics: 92
Xun Li (born in a Yingchuan family, son of Xun Yu), armed force: 39, commander: 42, intelligence: 87, politics: 91
Zhang Yuan (born in a Jiangdong family, grandson of Zhang Chao) Force: 37, Commander: 41, Intelligence: 86, Politics: 90"

Deng Sheng felt that the system was really considerate this time, and listed their backgrounds, but Deng Sheng was a little disappointed. All five of them came from aristocratic families, and none of them came from poor families. Deng Sheng immediately felt that it was necessary to support the poor families. There is still a long way to go to compete with the nobles of the family.

Two hours passed quickly, and Deng Sheng sent people to bring back all three hundred examination papers, and then closed the gate of Jingyang Hall, leaving behind officials from the six departments of the three provinces, as well as officials from Yushitai and the Ministry of Education, to review them all, while the three hundred Jinshi were waiting. Outside the Jingyang Hall, waiting for the result.

Of the [-] examination papers, very few really satisfied Deng Sheng, only a few. After deliberation, Deng Sheng finally came to the final result.

A group of examinees stood in the Jingyang Hall, peeking at Deng Sheng on the throne, looking very nervous. Just a quarter of an hour ago, the servants informed them that the palace examination had the result, and asked them to enter the Jingyang Hall to wait for the result.

Deng Sheng on the throne looked around His Highness and said: "This time, your answers to the palace test are all good, which really makes it difficult for me to make a decision, but the rules are the rules. ranking!"

The main event was finally coming, and all the candidates listened with pricked ears.

Deng Sheng took a sip of water, and then said: "No. [-] champion Cheng Xu, No. [-] Cui Wen, and Tanhua Wang Tong!" Deng Sheng was only responsible for announcing the top three, and someone else would announce the rest.

When the three of them heard their names, they were overjoyed, walked out of the queue at a loss, and said to Deng Sheng, "Students, thank you, my lord, for your kindness!"

Deng Sheng smiled and nodded, and said: "You don't have to be like this, you can all rely on your own abilities today, and the widow will not break his promise. The top three can be the prefect of a county, but the specific place needs to be determined by The Ministry of Officials will make arrangements, as for the positions of other people, they will also be arranged by the Ministry of Officials, if there is no arrangement for the time being, they will stay in the Imperial Academy to continue studying and wait for the opportunity!"

"Here!" Everyone who didn't get the top three showed disappointment on their faces, but in exams like this, if you try your best, sometimes you will be satisfied.

In this way, Deng Guo's first imperial examination officially came to an end, but next year will be the first county examination, and Deng Sheng directly asked the department of this session to continue to be in charge of the next imperial examination.

On the other hand, when the first imperial examination was held in Deng State, a very fierce debate was going on in Jinyang City, the capital of Zhao State!

　The second one was delivered, although it was a bit late, but it was finally done! ! !

　　
　
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