Enter the red building

"In order to obtain the qualifications to take part in the official imperial examinations, you must first take the children's examination. Those who take the children's examination are called Confucian scholars or Tongsheng, and those who are admitted to the 'enrollment' are called students, commonly known as scholars. This is the starting point of fame." Jiang Zhexi held Jie Chi, explained to Xue Qiu about the imperial examination in detail, "The official imperial examination is divided into three levels: the rural examination, the general examination, and the imperial examination. The rural examination is usually held every three years in the provincial capitals, also known as the Dabi. Because it is It is held in autumn, so it is also called Qiuwei. Those who participate in the provincial examination are scholars, but before participating in the provincial examination, the scholar must pass the scientific examination held in the province's academic and political tour. , No.1 is called Jieyuan. The examination is held in the Ministry of Rites in the spring of the second year after the provincial examination, so the examination is also called Liwei, also known as Chunwei. Those who participate in the examination are Juren, and they are called Gong after they are selected. Scholars, No.1 is called Huiyuan. After the general examination, a re-examination is usually held."

At this point, Jiang Zhexi paused, "Attention! The above exams are mainly for stereotyped essays and test post poems, etc. The topics of stereotyped essays come from the Four Books and Five Classics, and they are slightly imitated from ancient books. The wording should be in the tone of ancient books. Liyan on behalf of the sages. The structure has a certain formula, the number of words has a certain limit, and the syntax requires parallelism. It is also called Babiwen, Shiwen, Shiyi, and Zhiyi. The palace examination is an examination conducted by the emperor, and the examination strategy is asked. Participate The palace examination is for Gongshi, who are collectively referred to as Jinshi after taking the middle school. The palace examination is divided into three tops for admission. The first top is awarded Jinshi and rank, the second top is given Jinshi background, and the third top is given the same Jinshi background. The first top admits three, No. 1 is commonly known as the champion, No.2 is commonly known as the second place, and No.3 is commonly known as Tanhua, collectively known as Sanding Jia. The second Jia No.1 is commonly known as Chuanlu. As for the arrangement of official positions in the future, I will not talk about it here. You are still here During the filial piety period, you can take the children's examination after three years, and then the township examination, you must work hard!"

Xue Qiu nodded, "Understood!"

Jiang Zhexi also nodded, he had great hopes for Xue Qiu.Xue Qiu's qualifications are very good, he has deep insights into some issues, and is willing to work hard, Jiang Zhexi is more attentive in teaching.

Xue Qiu learned martial arts from Shi Tie every morning from Mao to Chen.After breakfast, I greeted my mother, and then I followed Jiang Zhexi to study a collection of classics and history, the Analects of Confucius and practice writing stereotyped essays.

At noon, I slept for half an hour, and in the afternoon, I learned poetry and songs from Jiang Zhexi.Jiang Zhexi played the flute very well, Xue Qiu wanted to learn it, so Jiang Zhexi naturally taught him.At the beginning, Xue Qiu seemed to be tone deaf, because he was so used to hearing Gongshangjiao Zhengyu that he couldn't tell the difference, and every time he blew out a sharp and piercing sound, Jiang Zhexi was so angry that he broke several good jasper bamboo flutes.

Xue Baoqin also studied poetry and songs with Xue Qiu in the afternoon.Xue Baoqin did not learn the musical instrument Xiao, but chose the piano, Baoqin like her name.The sound of the piano is melodious and ethereal. It sounds like a clear spring flowing slowly, and it is like a spring breeze blowing gentle and intoxicating.

Xue Qiu was stimulated by Xue Baoqin's piano sound, and after a lot of hard work, he was able to meet Jiang Zhexi's request and be able to harmonize with Xue Baoqin's piano sound, playing a good tune.Even Xue Baoqin had to admire Xue Qiu's progress.

Xue Qiu sometimes inadvertently played some tunes from his previous life, such as Xu Song's "Broken Bridge Remnant Snow" and "Qingming Rain", and Jay Chou's "Fireworks Are Cold".

Xue Baoqin and Jiang Zhexi were shocked when they heard that Xue Qiu could compose such a good score.Xue Baoqin is fine, she has known her elder brother's talent since Qiangu Absolute, but when she heard the lyrics of "Fireworks Are Cold", she couldn't help crying.

"The sound of prosperity, escaping into Buddhism, breaking the world, the dream is cold, tossing and turning for a lifetime, and several books of love and debt, such as your default, life and death, waiting, waiting for the annual rings round and round. Futu Pagoda, broken How many floors, whose soul is broken, go straight in pain, a broken lamp, the collapsed mountain gate, let me wait, history turns around, waits for the wine to be mellow, waits for you to play a zither. It rains heavily, and the old hometown is deep in vegetation. I heard that you are always alone, the mottled city gate is entrenched with old tree roots, and the stone slab echoes "wait and see". , It is us who are destined to take root. It is us who are born to take root. Jialan Temple listens to the sound of rain and looks forward to eternity." Xue Qiu couldn't help Xue Baoqin pleading, singing the song "Fireworks Are Cold".

In the previous life, Xue Qiu would also listen to Chinese-style songs while lying on the bed, and would sing along.Now singing and singing, Xue Qiu is also a little sad and feels like crying. He thinks of the days when he was in the hospital bed, and the loneliness of being alone in the intensive care unit in his previous life.

"Brother, how did you come up with such a nice song?" Xue Baoqin couldn't help asking.

Xue Qiu looked at Xue Baoqin's innocent face that day, shook off the sad elements in his mind, and said with a smile: "Don't say it, don't say it!"

Xue Qiu has the appearance of that worldly expert again.Xue Baoqin snorted, pouted and said: "Then brother, can you tell me what is the second line of the lonely cold window empty widow?"

Zuixianju is now gradually becoming the number one restaurant in Jinling. Whether it is a high-ranking official or a poor student, they all go to Zuixianju for dinner. This seems to have become a manifestation of nobility, whether it is material or integrity.

As for the fourth floor of Zuixianju, only two people have ever gone up to now.The second absolute upper line through the ages: I am a Russian, riding a strange horse, Zhang Longbow, single-handed battle, eight kings of Qin, Se, and Pipa, the king is above, this is the second line given by the governor: You, you, a hypocrite, Qiu Qiu Clothes, you can hold them with your hands together, and the ghosts and monsters are four little ghosts, ghosts and ghosts are by your side.

When Xue Qiu knew about it, he couldn't help thinking that maybe it was thought up by the governor's subordinates, and the governor would answer.

Now the name of Zuixianju has been spread to the capital, accompanied by the third eternal and absolute Shanglian: Lonely cold window empty widow.As soon as this couplet came out, no one has come out with it yet.The words of the first couplet have the same radical embedded, and the meaning is smooth and coherent. A few simple words can express the loneliness of a widow. The following can be worthy of the word "loneliness".Some people have tried to give an answer, but none of them are suitable. Of course, this is not evaluated by shopkeeper Xu, and some literati will comment on whether it is appropriate.

Someone once gave the second line: the sea of ​​tears in the desert is gradually rising.But it is wrong, and the word "kong" implies emotion, but "jian" does not. At the same time, "hanchuang" is a positive phrase, which is biased towards "window", while "sea of ​​tears" is not a positive phrase, so it is not satisfactory.

Xue Qiu laughed and said: "You can't say it, you really can't say it!" While joking, Xue Qiu walked away.

Xue Baoqin gave Xue Qiu a hard look, then turned to look at Xue Qiu's back, as if she no longer knew her brother.

Qiao'er, Xue Baoqin's maid, also said: "Master, it's different!"

yes!Brother is different!But I also remembered what Xue Qiu said before that I would definitely protect myself, thinking that my brother was learning martial arts and endorsing books every day, and also took care of the family business, even if he was injured, he still persisted, his heart warmed, and he said with a smile: " Brother, always my brother!"

The days are like flowing water, passing by in a hurry, and three years have passed quietly in a blink of an eye.And Xue Qiu has also grown slowly in the past three years.

Without the initial hesitation and various thoughts, what I have now is just indifferent and quiet.

Probably due to learning martial arts, Xue Qiu's skin has become bronze-like. Three years of reading and practicing calligraphy have added a bit of scroll-like elegance to Fengshen's handsome appearance, making his whole personality elegant and compelling.

The three-year filial piety period has expired, and Xue Qiu paid homage to Master Xue and took off his filial obedience.Soon, Xue Qiu will take part in the children's test.

And this is also his first step in his official career.