How can we not celebrate such a significant day as today?

After coming out of Lingji Palace, everyone went straight to Chunhe Tower and celebrated with great enthusiasm.

However, Chen Yubi and Li Maocai were in a hurry to go back and explain to their fathers, so they did not participate.

In fact, drinking is prohibited in the scientific community. In addition, there are girls and minors in the small group, so it will not take as long as an ordinary banquet.

In the end, they dispersed before it got dark.

The young master was very bored, so he planned to send the girl home and then go find some friends to have a good drink.

Unexpectedly, he was about to leave with Mingyue in a hurry, but he heard Zhao Hao clear his throat and said, "Everyone, please stay."

"Brother, what do you want me to do?" Li Mingyue quickly turned around and looked at Zhao Hao.

Everyone looked at him.

"Today when I was in the sky, I saw something strange in the clouds," Zhao Hao said in shock, "I'm worried that there will be an earthquake tonight."

"Ah?" The boys and girls all gasped.

The Zhang brothers were all excited and thought to themselves, is science really so terrifying?

I couldn't help but develop a strong interest in the subsequent scientific learning.

"Brother Zhao, are you sure?" Zhang Xiaojing asked softly, blinking her beautiful big eyes.

"Clouds are ever-changing, who dares to guarantee it?" Zhao Hao shook his head, leaving it at that, and then said seriously: "But for things like this, it's better to believe it than not to believe it."

"Yes, Brother Zhao is right." Zhang Xiaojing nodded and whispered, "We will report it to father."

"I will tell my mother too." Li Mingyue quickly raised her hand to show her trust in Brother Zhao, "If my brother says there is, then there must be!"

"I wish I didn't say that." Zhao Hao smiled and waved goodbye to the two siblings.

After encountering an earthquake in Miaofeng Mountain last year, Zhao Hao suddenly remembered that there was also a magnitude 6 earthquake in the capital in March this year.

Mr. Zhao, who was already frightened by the earthquake, confirmed the exact date of the earthquake after repeated recollections - the night of March 28th.

But after careful consideration, Zhao Hao did not publicize it.

There are two reasons. First, the epicenter of the earthquake was not in the capital, and the casualties were very small.

Second, the ability to predict earthquakes is too sensational and is often associated with sorcery, which is greatly detrimental to the development of science.

Well, for the long-term sake of science, try to do less unscientific things and say less unscientific words.

So he hadn't spoken out until now.

The eldest princess's family is now like family members, and he certainly doesn't want them to suffer any harm.

The same goes for Zhang Juzheng. As a loyal fan, how could he let his idol's family take any risk of getting hurt?

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The moon is haloed tonight, and the clouds cover the sky like thin cotton wool.

It was already the second watch of the night, but the Zhao Mansion was brightly lit.

Bonfires were lit in the front and back yards, and tents were set up. Everyone in the Zhao family would spend the night outdoors.

However, Zhao Liben was not at home. He went to Dazhalan to find Ye.

It seems that although the old man speaks very tough, he is actually very worried about Grandma Ye.

Normally at this time, everyone would have gone to bed, but tonight, firstly, we are not used to sleeping outside, and secondly... knowing that there will be an earthquake tonight, it would be strange if anyone could sleep!

So Zhao Hao and his family started talking around the campfire.

After talking about hot air balloons today, the topic naturally shifted to the appointment of officials the day after tomorrow.

The day after tomorrow, the new scholars will go to the Ministry of Personnel to await selection.

However, Zhao Shouzheng, Wang Dingjue and Yu Shenxing are definitely going to enter the Hanlin Academy, and it will just be a formality.

As for Wang Wuyang, he didn't even have to go to the Ministry of Personnel. He could report directly to the Shuchangguan.

The imperial court treated the Shujishi very well. They did not need to take care of their daily life and study needs on their own, as the relevant government offices would make all the arrangements.

The Imperial Household Department provided pens, ink and paper every month, the Guanglu Temple provided three meals a day, and the Ministry of Works also provided a residence near the Hanlin Academy for free.

They didn't even have to pay for lighting lamps and candles at night. The Ministry of Rites would give them three taels of money for candles every month.

What makes their peers even more envious is that during the three-year term of office, they can enjoy special treatment of having a day off every five days.

That is to say, you can have one day of rest after five days of classes.

The scholars who were observing the government and didn't get a day off all year round were almost dying of envy...

Yes, I’m talking about Hua Shuyang and Jin Xuezeng.

These two may be the most miserable fourth and fifth place winners in the palace examination in history. The day after tomorrow they will have to go to the Ministry of Personnel together to await their fate.

But they both had a rough idea of ​​where they were going.

Because except for the top three and the Shujishi, all the new scholars had only two major destinations: the Six Ministries and the Ministry of Rites.

And according to the ranking of the palace examination, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Censorate each selected two members in order. Then the Ministry of Public Administration and the Ministry of Justice each selected one member. After a few rounds of this cycle, the rest were all given to the Ministry of Public Security.

Hua Shuyang and Jin Xuezeng, the two great treasures, were the ones with the highest rankings during the selection process, so it was natural that they would be appointed to the Ministry of Personnel.

Although this is nothing to brag about.

"I have already informed Minister Wang of the Ministry of Personnel." Zhao Hao felt guilty towards the two disciples. Although in the original time and space, the two unlucky guys also failed to be selected as Shujishi. But this life is this life, Zhao Hao still felt that they were implicated by him.

"He will keep you by his side and inform the Selection Department that if there is a vacancy, he will immediately arrange for you."

"Master, please arrange it for us later." The two laughed heartlessly, "If I am sent down to be a county magistrate, wouldn't it be difficult to meet Master?"

"Don't worry, I will weigh the pros and cons." Zhao Hao nodded with a smile.

Then the disciples asked in unison: "Master, when do we have class?"

"You have to ask Sister Xianglan." Zhao Hao looked at Ma Xianglan, who was wrapped in a cloak and sitting quietly beside him.

Seeing the young master looking over, Secretary Ma smiled charmingly and said, "The book has been copied according to your instructions."

"Sister Xianglan is awesome!" Zhao Hao happily gave a thumbs up. Secretary Ma was so efficient at her work.

Then he said to the disciples who were looking forward to it, "It will start in the next few days."

"Great!" The disciples jumped up from the ground excitedly and danced around the campfire.

"It's time for class! It's time for class!"

Just as he was jumping happily, the second brother suddenly fell to the ground.

The fellow disciples also staggered here and there, unable to stand steadily.

Ma Xianglan almost fell out, but fortunately Zhao Hao hugged her.

Qiaoqiao was carrying a fruit plate over there, and when she saw this scene, she also wanted to fall over.

But he couldn't bear to part with the fruit plate he had carefully prepared, so he had to barely maintain his balance. But in the end, he still dumped the entire plate of fruit on Fan Datong's head...

Amid the sound of falling tiles, everyone stared blankly at the shaking roof, and a thought came to their minds at the same time:

There really was an earthquake...

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