At that time, Yan Shiyue left without opening the seal, and he really didn't know: "Who?"
"Meng Er, you got the seventh place. Better than our Fifth Master." Qu Sinian paused, "By the way, in Qinzhou, there seems to be another acquaintance of yours in this department, Tang Junchen. Is he Wenqu's disciple?"
Xu Wenqu nodded: "How many?"
Qu Sinian said: "He ranked 35th in the Jinshi exam, but he did quite well in the trade exam, ranking third in the Jingkui exam."
Xu Wenqu was not surprised and nodded: "In fact, Chen'er's talent in studying is average. He can get such a good score in the exam, which shows that he has put in a lot of effort."
"That doesn't matter," Yan Shiyue said with a smile, "Maybe he can join the Ministry of Commerce in the future. Ah Chen's personality may not be suitable for the Imperial Academy. But Meng Er..."
Yan Shiyue paused, his eyes sparkling: "Meng Er's most valuable thing is his face. Just for that face, he must be brought into the Ministry of Commerce."
In front of everyone, she whispered to Qu Sinian: "Sinian, you know his handwriting, right? Give me a hint when the time comes, okay?"
Qu Sinian smiled and nodded.
The papers for the trade department are not copied, so the handwriting can still be recognized.
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Everyone looked at Huo Qijing and laughed, but Huo Qijing didn't care at all.
Yan Shiyue didn't notice Huo Qijing's expression, and just thought: "If this thing is used well, it will make a lot of money!"
As he spoke, his eyes swept across Xu Wenqu and Qu Sinian's faces, and he sighed, obviously expressing regret that this intangible asset could not be converted into cash.
Several people: "..."
Before and after the announcement of the trade subject results, students arrived in Chang'an City one after another.
Tang Junchen and his group entered the Qinzhou Guild Hall.
The Qinzhou Guild Hall prepared both single and double rooms for the candidates, and the conditions were actually quite good.
But I didn't expect that because of the Northern Academy in Qinzhou, there were many more candidates coming than in previous years. Some candidates who did not take the trade subject had arrived early, so the room was a little crowded.
After much discussion, the three of them finally squeezed into one room.
There was a man named Zhou Jianwei who failed the Qinzhou Jinshi exam but ranked first in the trade exam. The two got along well and decided to live together. Another person living with them was Sun Shaoyu, who ranked ninth in the Jinshi exam but failed the trade exam.
After all, we will be staying here for several months, and everyone wants to make friends.
While packing his luggage, Sun Shaoyu asked, "Do you want to go and send the manuscript later?"
Zhou Jianwei was surprised and asked, "Now the chief examiner is unknown, and you still want to submit the paper?"
Sun Shaoyu smiled and said, "Although the rules of the imperial examination have changed a lot, the submission of papers has not been prohibited. Moreover, in this situation, submitting papers is not for the sake of ranking, but it makes one appear more noble and simple..."
He lowered his voice slightly: "Think about it, the headmaster of our Northern Academy is the mentor of the current Prime Minister Xu, how can we not go to Prime Minister Xu's mansion? And our Northern Academy was funded by His Highness Fu Yan. If we don't go, don't we seem too cold and indifferent? And ungrateful?"
Tang Junchen lowered his eyes.
Sun Shaoyu said: "I am not afraid to tell you that I will definitely go to these two places."
Zhou Jianwei said, "Thank you, brother. Your Highness built the Northern Academy and banned the recruitment of students in order to prevent cliques. I don't think it would seem cold and indifferent if I don't submit my papers. Your Highness probably won't mind."
"Hey! This is different!" Sun Shaoyu waved his hand: "What does this have to do with cliques? You are paranoid! Don't worry, we will go together!"
Zhou Jianwei coughed and said, "I won't go. I'm here mainly for the Trade Department. The examination is just a formality to try my luck."
Tang Junchen also said: "I won't go either. I'm not good at writing, so I'd better hide my shortcomings."
"Look at you guys!" Sun Shaoyu said, "You guys can't be so honest when you get to the capital! You have to understand that before passing the imperial examination, you can take studying as your main job, but after passing the imperial examination, it's like you have stepped into the officialdom, so you should learn how to behave yourself..."
Actually, this is true. That's the truth.
Sun Shaoyu added: "To be honest, it's just a coincidence that I live with you, otherwise I wouldn't tell you... I heard that Her Highness Fu Yan likes to watch operas! For this, she asked someone from the opera garden to write operas for her!"
He was a little proud: "I wrote three books! One of them will definitely catch her eye!"
Tang Junchen's expression was a little complicated.
Does Yan Shiyue like to watch operas? It's possible, after all, she has always liked reading storybooks.
As he was speaking, someone called him outside, and Sun Shaoyu went out excitedly.
It seems that there are many people who share the same idea as him.
There were only two people left in the room. Zhou Jianwei asked, "Achen, you also want to go to the Ministry of Commerce, right?"
Tang Junchen coughed and said, "I may not be able to do it."
"You are too modest!" Zhou Jianwei said, "I came here for the Ministry of Commerce anyway. It would be a pleasant surprise for me to be listed as a Jinshi. It would also be better if I could enter the Ministry of Commerce... I just wonder if this Lady Fu is really as talented and ambitious as the rumors say."
Tang Junchen said: "Yes."
Zhou Jianwei was stunned.
Then he laughed: "Yes, I forgot, you are from Longmen County, have you ever seen Lady Fu?"
Tang Junchen took a deep breath and said, "I have seen it."
Zhou Jianwei looked at him and said, "Oh? You've actually seen him before?"
Tang Junchen stopped talking, and Zhou Jianwei couldn't help but lower his eyes, as if thinking about something.
Tang Junchen looked out the window, a little confused.
He took the exam twice in succession and finally passed. Now he can be said to be a juren, but compared to Xu Wenqu, Yan Shirong and Huo Qiyang, who were all ranked in the top three... he really has no face to call himself Xu Wenqu's disciple.
Originally, he should have gone to see his master first after entering the capital, but after several years and with poor grades, he was a little timid.
Or should we wait until we pass the imperial examination?
No matter it is the imperial examination or the re-examination of the Ministry of Commerce, if I can get an ideal ranking, I will barely dare to visit my master.
If I fail, forget it? It would be embarrassing.
He let out a long sigh.
Sun Shaoyu followed someone and ran for a whole day before returning. As soon as he entered the door, he excitedly talked about the grand occasion of the capital.
Tang Junchen couldn't help but ask, "Did you really go to His Highness' place?"
"I went there!" Sun Shaoyu said, "You don't know yet, right? Xu Liuyuan also lives in the Duke's Mansion, but he has a separate courtyard and a separate gatehouse. I have invested in both places! I don't know if I will have the honor to let Xu Liuyuan see it." He was very yearning.
Tang Junchen coughed lightly and didn't ask any more questions.
Sun Shaoyu was a lively person. He submitted his examination papers on the first day and made an appointment to go to Deshan Garden the next day.
In recent years, Deshan Garden has become a must-visit place for candidates entering Chang'an City. Those who arrive early will choose Deshan Garden as their first choice for accommodation, but those who are far away from Qinzhou, arrive late, or are short of money can only come here for a visit after settling down.
There were still several months before the imperial examination, and everyone was in a relaxed mood. After he shouted this, quite a few people actually wanted to go.
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