dressed as a scholar

It seems that those who can enter the first-level examination are actually on the same level in terms of knowledge and literary talent. In short, the list of first-level candidates has already been determined during the exam.The reason for the imperial examination was firstly that the emperor wanted to meet the examinees to see if anyone was playing tricks in this exam, and secondly, it was to show the mighty grace of heaven and the authority of the imperial examination.

The first-ranked champion, the second-best, and the third-ranked flower are all determined by the emperor's preferences. On the basis of similar talents and knowledge, how to decide, there are many articles in it.

This number one scholar, in the custom of this dynasty, the emperor usually invites the sons and daughters of the officials in the capital to be the man. Because he has all kinds of knowledge and family background, it is a kind of favor to the officials in the capital; Tanhua doesn't care what kind of background you are. , under the premise of meeting the requirements, you must be good-looking, not to say that you are the best among all candidates, but at least the one with the most outstanding appearance in the top ten.

There was a precedent in the early years. Because one of the candidates was good-looking, he would be ninth in the exam. The emperor asked a very simple test question, saying that the candidate answered well, so he was directly promoted to Tanhua, just looking at his face.

Fang Yu remembered that there was a sentence mentioned in the book that the old emperor Ji Chao had a tendency to control his appearance.

It was precisely because of this that Fang Yu was holding back in his heart. Let alone the candidates in the first three miles, even the candidates in the top fifty miles, he was also the most eye-catching one. Why couldn't he be Tanhua?It's the tepid second child who is often forgotten!

He admits that he can't be the number one scholar from a family background, and it's a good story to be a third-ranked scholar.

Fang Yu sighed in his heart, the same person does not have the same fate!This will be a lifetime regret that will be recorded in the annals of history!

Some of the [-] candidates who entered the examination were passed in the palace examination.

The remaining three first-class candidates will be awarded Jinshi and rank; the second top ten will be awarded Jinshi background; the third top twenty will be awarded the same Jinshi background.

That is to say, there were 33 candidates left in the palace examination, and the rest were rejected. Fang Yu remembered that he also entered the palace examination in the year of Shengjia's examination, and he was on the top three list, but the total number of candidates left in that year was Fifty candidates were recruited, and the policy was different every year, and talents had to be recruited in combination with the court's talent reserve.

When the court has ample manpower, it naturally needs less talent reserves, and when it has less manpower, it needs more talent reserves. Not only that, but there are many other factors that interfere. All in all, the number of people selected this time is the lowest in history.

The famous candidates on the top three, that is, the real disciples of the emperor, are the characters who are often written in the play scripts who are admitted to the imperial examination and the first glorious lintel.

Fang Yu knew that he would spend time in the capital from now on.

After returning from the palace examination, it was already dark. Qiao Hezhi looked around the alley several times. It took several hours to enter and exit the imperial city. He didn't know when the palace examination would last, and he didn't even know if Fang Yu would be able to leave today. Coming to the palace, he was relieved when he saw the carriage driving towards this side and the familiar figure in the twilight.

"How about entering the palace?"

Fang Yu held Qiao Hezhi's hand and said in a low voice, "It's not good at all, but I'm exhausted."

Qiao Hezhi wiped off his sweat: "Then what happened?"

Fang Yu just smiled and didn't answer, and took out Enshang's No. [-] clothes from the carriage and put it in Qiao Hezhi's hands: "Although there are ups and downs, it still lives up to expectations."

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Fang Yu's exam days have come to an end, he has not passed the exam, and now that he is successful in his studies, it is time for him to go to work.The scientific research has come to an end, but there is still busy work.

After the palace examination is over, the emperor's list will be announced the next day to announce the names of the top three students. Fang Yu received the red robe, and three days later, he and the number one scholar Tanhua will go on a high-headed horse parade through the streets from the inner city of Kyoto to the outer city. Walk through it all, show off a circle, and be admired by the people of Kyoto.

After the parade, he entered the palace the next day to thank the officials.

On the next day, they will participate in the "Wen Xi Banquet" that the imperial court bestows on new subjects, also known as the "Burning Tail Banquet". Officials joked that "the first time you enter the Dragon Gate, you will be followed by clouds and rain, and the sky will burn your tail later."

After the banquet is over, the emperor will give a three-month vacation for new scholars to return home. If they don’t return home, they can join the job as soon as possible. The length of the vacation depends on the situation. Anyway, the longest is three months, and you have to take leave For those who are not, they will go to the official department to issue a leave note, and then go to cancel the leave when they come back.

Fang Yu looked at his itinerary and burst into tears. In April, the most beautiful time of the year, he was very busy.

The young couple discussed it, and decided not to return to their hometown during the three-month vacation. It will take two months to come and go. Although there are still 20 days left in Yuncheng, there is no need to make such a fuss, my child It's only been two or three months, when it's the most unstable time, how can it withstand the tossing back and forth, it's better to raise it in the capital with peace of mind.

Besides, if you want to work here, you have to settle down. You can't live in the outer city and rent a house all the time. Although the neighbors are pretty good, Fang Yu, who has been in the palace, knows that this place is far from the place of work. No matter how far away, you still have to go to the inner city to buy real estate, and it will take time to manage all aspects.

Fang Yu wrote a letter to his family, explaining the situation here, and hoped that his father-in-law and mother-in-law could come to the capital to see Xiao Qiao if they were free. Come.

The young couple first went to the inner city to see the house rewarded by the emperor. If you go in, you have to renovate it.Not only that, the small house is close to the outer city, and it is also very far away from the palace.

He also understands that, after all, a batch of candidates will be produced every three years, and some things will be granted every three years, and the government's income and expenditure are often in deficit, so giving the real estate is considered a gift, so don't care about the good or the bad.After all, the No. [-] scholar is only a small official from the sixth rank, and the second place is still the seventh rank. It is really a sesame mung bean at the feet of the emperor.

Since the company was unreliable, Fang Yu could only rely on himself, gritted his teeth and bought a house!buy new ones!

After inquiring, the closer the house is to the imperial city, the more expensive it is. In the area where you can enter the palace within a short walk from the imperial city, the price is 5000 taels even if the courtyard is a bit old, not to mention the big house. The exquisite mansion.

Fang Yu can afford it. To be honest, money is not a problem. He has made a lot of money in Yuncheng for a few years, and before he came to Beijing, his father-in-law and mother-in-law felt sorry for him and Qiao Hezhi, so they secretly stuffed him with some money. Thousand taels of bank notes, how could he have no money.

But he didn't dare to be so ostentatious when he was rich. A candidate from another county bought a big house with a good location after winning the second place. How would people in the capital think of him?

So after summing up, he bought a house that was larger than the first entrance and a little smaller than the second entrance at a location that was nearly an hour's walk away from the palace. He spent 4000 taels, paid the money and moved in quickly, and then started his own house. The road to entertainment~