rebirth first official

Early the next morning, Li Jingruo left the capital.

After Gao Zhanming went back, he studied harder.

Because Gao Zhanming had a lot of limelight some time ago, even the Queen Mother called him into the palace, and he never heard that the Queen Mother was embarrassing him, so rumors began to spread in school that Gao Zhanming would be promoted after being appreciated by the Queen Mother.Although these children are from rich and noble backgrounds, after all, the family is huge. There are six or seven legitimate sons and daughters in the family, not to mention the concubines. Not everyone can rely on family shade to become a scholar.Therefore, they will all fawn on those with higher backgrounds and seek benefits for their future official careers.Hearing the rumors that Gao Zhanming was going to be recruited, many people came to curry favor with him. Although those who looked down on him gritted their teeth with hatred, there was nothing they could do.

In the evening Gao Zhanming went to Li Wan's place to read.

Gao Zhanming has been working very hard lately, rain or shine every day, and always lights up the lamp at night to read until midnight before going back to the room to sleep. Li Wan also felt strange, and asked Gao Zhanming while he was asking for advice: "You have been working so hard recently, but the last time you learned from the Queen Mother?" Where did you get the news that you are going to be drafted into the dynasty?"

Since Gao Zhanming had already rejected Gao Qiang's recruitment, he would not tell the matter again, and only said: "Master, I want to take part in the imperial examination."

Li Wan asked curiously, "Are you going to take the imperial examination?" He thought that the queen mother and the emperor had no plans to recruit Gao Zhanming this year, and Gao Zhanming wanted to leave Zongxue early to become a scholar, so he said, "Son, many officials in the court read your article." Yes, many people appreciate you very much. If you plan to become a scholar next year, I can find a few colleagues from the Zhengshitang and ask them to recommend you. In this way, the emperor will value you."

Gao Zhanming said: "Thank you, teacher, it's just that I want to take the imperial examination."

Li Wan was confused: "Do you want to take the imperial examination?"

Gao Zhanming repeated the words he wanted to prove himself.

Li Wan pondered for a moment after hearing this, and said: "It's good for you to have this kind of thought, but if you take the imperial examination, it's fine if you do well in the exam. It accounts for [-] out of [-]. With your literary talent, it shouldn’t be difficult to get in. However, taking part in the scientific examination also has something to do with your state of the day and the temper of the examiner. No matter how good your knowledge is, it is not a certainty. .And those who have passed the imperial examinations are assigned official positions according to their ranks in the examination. If you fail to get a good rank in the examination, you will fall behind in the first place.”

Gao Zhanming said: "Teacher, I still want to give it a try."

Gao Zhanming was so determined, Li Wan had nothing to say, so he just let him go.

In the blink of an eye, it was August, and Zongxue began to collect a list of people who wanted to take the imperial examination in the first month of next year.

There are two sources of candidates for the imperial examination. One is the students who are selected and sent by the central Chinese studies and local schools, and the other is the rural tribute who signed up and passed the state and county examinations.Most of the students are the children of officials or rich people, and there is no requirement for family status in the village tribute, so the children from poor families who cannot afford to go to formal schools account for the majority.By the time of Meng Dong, all the disciples and village tributes would gather in the capital to prepare to take the scientific examination. Therefore, in August, Zongxue must count the number of people who participated in the scientific examination.

There are not many people who take the imperial examination in Zongxue every year. One is that there are restrictions on the age and the number of years of enrollment in the imperial examination. You can only register after five years of schooling; No reference is necessary either.

In the end, a total of seven children signed up to take the scientific examination next year.To everyone's surprise, Gao Zhanming was also among the seven.

Gao Zhanming has studied Zongxue for five years this year. In the past, it would have been normal for him to take the scientific examination. No one would be surprised. It's weird, no one wants to take care of him, and he may not have any other way out besides taking the imperial examination.But today, it is completely different.Gao Zhanming's literary talents are well known to everyone, and his ability is also obvious to all. Not long ago, the Queen Mother called him into the palace. Everyone said that he would be conscripted into the court this year, but he actually wants to take the imperial examination?

All of a sudden, the wind direction of the speech changed again. He only said that Gao Zhanming was going to be recruited a while ago. He deliberately spread the rumors to put gold on his face. Then he showed his original shape.

On the day when the list of candidates was announced, Gao Zhanming met Ren Daiwu, Gao Jun and others on his way to Hongmeiyuan after school.

When it was rumored in school a few days ago that Gao Zhanming was appreciated by the Queen Mother, these people avoided him, but now seeing him taking the imperial examination, these people regained their confidence in an instant.

Gao Zhanming was walking forward when he heard Gao Jun say loudly: "Hey, Dai Wu, look, isn't that Gao Zhanming? A while ago I heard him everywhere saying that the queen mother and the emperor appreciated him and wanted to appoint him an official. Today I How do you see that you saw him on the list of applicants for the scientific examination?"

Ren Daiwu sneered: "The empress dowager and the emperor appreciate it? Just rely on him?"

Gao Zhanming was amused.Since he rejected the call of Empress Dowager Gao, he put all his treasures on the scientific examination, so how could he show off everywhere?It was clear that those disciples had speculated that he would be on his head, now seeing that he had not been recruited, those dissatisfied disciples regained their spirits and arranged for him to show off, which is really ridiculous.

Gao Jun said: "Oh, Brother Dai Wu, maybe the Empress Dowager really appreciates him. Brother Jun Liang is so talented, how could anyone dislike him? Maybe the Empress Dowager had intended to call him into the court long ago, but he himself refused So, he likes to take part in the imperial examination?"

The children around laughed loudly when they heard this.A boy named Gao Long was out of breath with laughter: "He rejected the Queen Mother and wants to take the imperial examination... Hahahaha, maybe our brother Jun Liang really has such a backbone... Hahaha..."

Gao Jun was mocking Gao Zhanming, but accidentally told the truth.Gao Zhanming didn't care what they said, he just laughed it off and continued on his own way.

Gao Jun poked Ren Daiwu, and said: "Daiwu, I heard that you will enter the military department to be a recorder in the spring of next year. The letter of appointment has already been issued. Once you take office, you will be on the ninth rank?"

Ren Daiwu said proudly, "Yes."

Gao Jun said: "It's amazing, brother Ren, I really admire it. In the first year, it was the ninth grade, and the future is not limitless? I heard that those candidates are lucky enough to get the first place. If they don't get a good ranking, they can only do it. The subordinate staff who are not in the rank of ninth rank will never be able to make a living in their lifetime."

The rest of the children in the surrounding area agreed and expressed their congratulations one after another.

Gao Zhanming even refused the official position from the seventh rank, so how could he pay attention to the recorder of the ninth rank, and listened to them showing off in a rather ostentatious manner, only felt it was funny.Gao Jun saw that Gao Zhanming was indifferent, so the fist he punched was naturally very unhappy, he ran up to stop Gao Zhanming, and said, "Gao Zhanming, did you hear what we just said?"

Gao Zhanming said calmly: "I heard that, congratulations Brother Daiwu."

Gao Jun sneered and said: "Dai Wu is a ninth-rank official rank as soon as he is a scholar. As a direct descendant of the Gao family, why should you have an eighth-rank rank? I don't know. When did the edict come down?"

Gao Zhanming said: "Why is brother Gao Jun more anxious than me?"

Gao Jun said: "I'm worried for brother Zhanming. You have worked so hard to climb up to the second master first, and then to the elder brother Ziyi. In order to show off, you acted like a clown in front of the emperor and queen mother at the banquet in Xiangshan Usually jumping up and down, isn't it just to become a scholar? It's a pity that you have been busy for a while, but it seems that you have not achieved any results. How did you end up in the role of going to the scientific examination with those poor children? I see your hard work My son, I can't help but shed tears of sympathy for you."

Gao Jun and Gao Liang are cousins ​​who grew up in the same mansion. Gao Zhanming designed Gao Liang to make a fool of himself on Xiangshan Mountain. He has always been worried about it. He heard that Gao Zhanming was about to be called, so he could only bear it when he was angry. Now Seeing Gao Zhanming apply for the imperial examination, he was immediately elated and taunted Gao Zhanming whenever he got the chance.

Gao Zhanming sneered and said, "Brother Gao Jun actually used the word degraded when taking part in the scientific examination? The matter of the imperial examination, selecting talents and serving the country, has always been valued by the heavenly family. The emperor even personally wrote the questions for the imperial examination the year before last, but you insulted the imperial examination by words." , but I don’t know, is it disrespectful to me, or disrespectful to the emperor?!”

"You!" Gao Jun was so ashamed and annoyed by his choking, but he didn't know how to refute, his face turned blue and white all of a sudden, extremely embarrassing.

At this moment, the servants of several young masters hurried over.

The attendants found their masters, and they all knew: "Masters, after dinner in Youshi, let's gather in the meeting hall. Someone from the palace is about to issue an edict."

As soon as the few people heard this, they knew that the palace had issued an edict to conscript their children into the imperial court, so they had no intention of making fun of Gao Zhanming, and hurried back.

At the third quarter of Shen's time, the disciples gathered in the meeting hall early after finishing their dinner.When it was Youshi, An Guogong and Guo Yulian walked into the meeting hall with a few entourages.Guo Yulian was holding a bright yellow silk cloth, apparently to call for it.

All the children knelt down quickly, Guo Yulian cleared her throat, and said: "By God, the emperor ordered... Gao Huachong, the son of Lord Anguo, excellent in character and learning, worshiped Chao Sanlang, from the seventh rank... the son of Sanninghou Gao Tianwen, learning from Youde Gao, worshiping Xuan Yilang, from the seventh rank..."

Guo Yulian finished reading the imperial edict in one breath, and a total of seven disciples were recruited by the imperial court. Among them, Gao Huachong was the highest rank, who worshiped Chao Sanlang. it's the same.

After listening to the imperial edict, Ren Daiwu, Gao Jun and others breathed a sigh of relief together with Gao Zhanming.The reason for their relief was the same: Gao Zhanming was not among the recruits of the imperial court.Although Gao Zhanming signed up for the scientific examination earlier, the queen mother and the emperor did not say that Gao Zhanming is not needed. If Gao Zhanming is really on the list of recruits, Ren Daiwu, Gao Jun and others have formed such a big relationship with him these years. He made up?This year, Gao Zhanming's academic year has expired. Since the queen mother and the emperor did not call him, it means that they don't value Gao Zhanming at all.

For Gao Zhanming, if the Empress Dowager insisted on recruiting him, he could refuse in private, but when the edict came down, it was another matter for him to resist the edict and disrespect it, and things would become very difficult.Therefore, the queen mother did not call him, which made him greatly relieved.

After Guo Yulian finished reading the edict, she said: "Young masters, get up, the edict has been read."

Everyone got up from the ground and talked a lot.The children standing near the conscripted children congratulated the conscripted children one after another.Gao Tianwen smiled and said to Gao Huachong: "Zihui, congratulations, you are Chaosan Lang as soon as you are called, which shows that the emperor and queen mother attach great importance to you."

Gao Huachong snorted coldly in disdain, as if he didn't care at all, and didn't express congratulations to Gao Tianwen.

The children in the back row were discussing: "Look, there is no Gao Zhanming, what did I say?"

"That's right. A while ago, I heard that the Empress Dowager took a fancy to him, so I thought it was impossible. He just wrote two articles, so there's nothing special about it."

"But the second master is really powerful. He is actually Chao Sanlang, who has a higher rank than his eldest brother. He can directly enter the palace to participate in the discussion of politics."

"Of course, what is the origin of the second master, how can we compare with him. When I enter the court, if there is someone from the ninth rank, at least into the rank, I will be satisfied."

An Guogong Gao Yuanzhao said: "The quota for the scientific examination has been reported. I have read the list. I hope you will study hard and pass the examination. Those who have not yet reached the age limit and have not been recruited should also study as good students and wait for the next year. Those who are called today have to wait until the first month to report to the Ministry of Officials, and you still have a few months to study, so don’t be arrogant or impetuous, and devote yourself to learning, to enter the court in the future, and to serve the country.”

All the disciples hurriedly said: "Thank you, Mr. An, for your teaching."

Gao Yuanzhao nodded and looked at Guo Yulian.Guo Yulian smiled and said: "The Empress Dowager understands your hard work in your studies, and specially prepared a gift for you." He waved his hand, and the entourage handed out the gifts one after another.

Guo Yulian said: "The empress dowager hopes that all students will be as mighty and fearless as this spirit beast, and serve the country."

Everyone quickly thanked them.

An Guogong saw that Guo Yulian had finished delivering the Queen Mother's gifts, nodded and said, "Grandpa Guo has worked hard."

Guo Yulian said with a smile: "The Duke established the Gao Family School and cultivated many children, so that I can meet so many young children today, who are my pillars for the future. I am really happy. The Duke is really admirable."

The two exchanged some pleasantries, and An Guogong said: "It's getting late, I'll take Eunuch back to the palace."

Guo Yulian raised her hand to stop it and said, "Hey, don't worry. The Empress Dowager asked the servant to prepare a gift, but she didn't give it away."

An Guogong was startled: "What gift?"

Guo Yulian walked towards Gao Zhanming suddenly, stopped in front of Gao Zhanming, and said with a smile, "Gao Junliang."

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Gao Zhanming, and the discussions behind him fell silent for a moment.

Gao Zhanming was startled, and hurriedly saluted Guo Yulian: "Eunuch Guo."

Guo Yulian waved her hands: "Good boy, don't be too polite." He clapped his hands, and a young eunuch came up behind him with a plate.Guo Yulian said, "Brother Junliang, the Empress Dowager knew that you were going to take part in the scientific examination, so she specially prepared this gift. I wish you a successful admission."

Gao Zhanming took a closer look, and on the tray was a set of the Four Treasures of the Study, the inkstone was a fine end inkstone, the pen was a Hanzhen brush, the pen was made of long wool, the pen holder was made of mahogany, and the wrist and head were made of high-quality white ox horn. Made with excellent toughness.Paper ink is also the best imperial paper and imperial ink.

Gao Zhanming quickly thanked him, Guo Yulian helped him up and said, "You should work hard, don't let the Queen Mother down."

There was silence all around, and everyone stared at Gao Zhanming in disbelief.

The queen mother knew that he was going to take the imperial examination?The queen mother specially prepared a copy of the Four Treasures of the Study for him?A gift that even Gao Huachong didn't have, was given to Gao Zhanming? !Are the previous rumors true? !

Guo Yulian said to everyone: "The Empress Dowager read Gao Junliang's article and liked it very much. I hope that all the children can also study the legal classics and serve the country."

Gao Zhanming glanced back, all the disciples looked at him in amazement, the eyes of Gao Jun, Ren Daiwu and others were obviously full of hatred, but the moment they met his eyes, they all looked away in fear and unwillingly.