Chapter 61
Chapter 61
The man who spoke had an eager look in his eyes and was very enthusiastic about Ji Yuan.
This is a scholar in the prefectural school. He was a successful candidate in the provincial examination last year. When he looked at Ji Yuan, he couldn't help but admire him and said, "Ji Yuan's poems are very well written. The poems for the prefectural and imperial examinations this time must be good too."
After he finished speaking, Ji Yuan fell silent.
How to say it.
I can't say it's good, I can only say there's nothing right about it.
Everyone present looked over, and except for the examiners who were invigilating the exam, everyone else was curious.
The prefect, in particular, asked, "Ji Yuan's poems are very good? How did you know that?"
Yes, Ji Yuan also wanted to know how the teacher in front of him knew this, but he had to interrupt and hurried forward and said, "Greetings to the prefect, the academician, and all the teachers."
In the era when one has become a scholar, one can meet an official without bowing, and can just perform the etiquette of a student.
The prefect and others nodded and asked him to sit down.
Li Xun and Cai Fenglan, who were following behind, naturally followed suit to pay their respects.
But Li Xun still had things to do, so he left in a hurry after seeing the person off. He also winked at Ji Yuan, asking him to do his best and bring honor to the people of Zhengrong County.
There are not many people in the main hall here. The grand banquet is still outside. Those sitting here are either officials or teachers.
Only the top three in the college examination were specially invited, which was naturally a great treat.
In the era, when Cai Fenglan sat down, there was already someone in the seat.
Ji Yuan looked at him with a shocked look.
Isn’t this the monk I saw that day?
No, this is not the Confucian monk I saw that day.
The Confucian monk wore a green collar today instead of a monk's robe, but he had a rosary around his neck, and he clearly had an otherworldly air.
The Confucian monk naturally remembered Ji Yuan and had an impression of Cai Fenglan. He introduced himself, "My real name is Bai Fabin. You can call me Bai Monk or Fabin. I am from Jianmeng Mansion."
The white monk had been an orphan since childhood and was thrown in front of the temple not long after he was born.
He was picked up and raised by the monks in the temple. The monks only allowed Monk Bai to chant sutras with them, and planned to wait until he grew up a little, and then let him decide whether to shave his head or not.
When Monk Bai was eight or nine years old, a few poor scholars came to the temple, wanting to study in peace and quiet. They would give them some rice as a reward.
The temple agreed to allow poor students to study there, but unexpectedly, the white monk actually followed suit and was quite talented.
When he finished this year, the chief monk in the temple gave him some money and allowed him to take the imperial examination.
After he saw the results of the provincial examination last time, he was anxious to go and tell his master about the results.
The master didn't like being around crowds, so he lived in a dilapidated temple outside the city.
After listening to his experience, Ji Yuan and Cai Fenglan were dumbfounded.
I know everyone has their own experiences, but Bai Heshang’s experience is too bizarre.
Ji Yuan, Cai Fenglan also introduced himself.
Cai Fenglan's family is a typical farming and reading family. His ancestors had received education, but the tradition was lost in one or two generations and was finally picked up in his family.
The family has dozens of acres of land and a large population. Although the family conditions are not very good, there is enough food to eat.
When it came to Ji Yuan, Ji Yuan briefly explained his situation.
Now it was Monk Bai who was shocked: "Your parents are gone?"
Cai Fenglan asked curiously, "Aren't your parents gone too?"
This was not an offense, as Cai Fenglan and Monk Bai obviously didn't care about these things.
Monk Bai shook his head and said, "Although I have no father or mother, I have a master who raised me since I was a child. What is the difference between him and my father?"
On the contrary, it is an era.
He lost his parents when he was five years old, and had to take the imperial examination at the age of eleven. This is too miserable.
The three of them talked in low voices.
Anyway, for this kind of occasion, it's good enough that they can come here, and they don't expect to be in the limelight.
Ji Yuan shook his head. After all, that was not his experience and he himself was not eleven years old.
There's no need to pity him.
This look seems quite indifferent in the eyes of others.
Monk Bai actually said: "If my master were here, he would definitely want to take you as his apprentice."
Cai Fenglan:?
era:?
Not really!
Originally people thought they came to distract the audience, so no one present asked Ji Yuan how his poetry was going.
Unexpectedly, Monk Bai said, "I came early just now. I heard from them that Brother Yuan's poems are very good. I also want to see your recent poems."
Everyone is used to the fact that Monk Bai calls himself "poor monk" sometimes and "I" sometimes.
I guess he hasn't switched over to his new identity yet.
But why does he bring up things that are not related to the topic?
But Cai Fenglan also nodded: "Yes, Ji Yuan's poems are very good, I can prove it."
Ji Yuan finally understood.
There are two types of people on the field now.
One type is people who are convinced that his poetry is good, such as Cai Fenglan, or people who know the details of the provincial examination cheating case three years ago.
For example, Cai Fenglan, or even the academician "knew"?
After all, the academician had been building the Mengfu School for five or six years. He must have been there three years ago and must have heard the poem about bamboo and rocks.
Three years have passed, how come everyone hasn’t forgotten this!
There is another type of person who does not know what happened three years ago, but has only heard of him and is naturally curious after hearing about him from the former.
Monk Bai and the prefect should belong to this category.
Ji Yuan shook his head slightly: "I don't have any skills. I spend all my time writing articles."
This is the truth, Epoch Times has not lied at all.
Monk Bai said regretfully: "What a pity, I must pick it up next time."
Cai Fenglan also nodded: "It's not good to waste your skills."
As they were talking, the prefect was surprised and said, "Is this a poem written three years ago? You were only eight years old at that time. You are really gifted!"
Ji Yuan’s face froze.
very good.
The prefect now knows about it.
Not only did the prefect know this, but the way he looked at Ji Yuan also became different.
So someone else said, "Ji Yuan, how did you write the poem in the prefectural examination? Please recite it to us so that we can all learn from it."
The person who spoke continued, "I passed the imperial examination together with your teacher, Mr. Huang. You can also call me Mr. Zhang."
"Mr. Huang praised you highly at the time, and he mentioned you repeatedly in his letters afterwards. You are indeed extraordinary. If he knew that you won the third place, he would definitely be very happy."
As mentioned before, those who take the exam together can be called classmates.
This Master Zhang and his good friend and mentor Mr. Huang were of the same age.
Because they were of the same age, the two of them considered themselves students, and they could not help but sigh at the power of the imperial examination network.
Ji Yuan had no choice but to stand up and said respectfully, "Master Huang has a very good relationship with my mentor Master Zhao. I think he knows it too."
"I am just a student now, it is not appropriate for me to embarrass myself in front of the teachers and teachers."
The prefect was more and more satisfied with the child in front of him, and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, it's just a poem, read it out."
On the contrary, the academician who had nominated Ji Yuan to be the first place remained silent.
He naturally knew that Ji Yuan was an excellent poet, even the poem about glutinous rice balls.
So when he was looking at the papers for the provincial examination, he took a special look at the poem.
How to say it.
It's not that it's completely without spirit, it's quite standard.
But compared with the previous one, it is completely different.
The academic official said, "Let's not talk about the poems in the provincial examination. They are all about writing in a proper manner, and the words and expressions are acceptable."
Ji Yuan felt relieved. Fortunately, it seemed that the academician knew his current level.
Unexpectedly, the other party changed the subject: "Why don't you write one now? We were all writing midsummer poems just now, why don't you write one too?"
Everyone present was looking forward to it.
Many people have known through word of mouth how powerful Ji Yuan's poems were when he was eight years old.
Looking at everyone's expectant eyes.
Ji Yuan hardened his heart and simply said, "Why not just recite what was written during the prefectural examination? Then everyone will know the students' level."
Between writing a poem on the spot and reciting previous poems, Ji Yuan simply chose the latter!
"If you want your children and grandchildren to be filial, there is nothing better than educating yourself.
If you are beaten a thousand times in one day, you should be even more angry if you are guilty.
If you want your children and grandchildren to prosper, establish virtue and set a righteous mind.
"If you pity your son, you are not a real man; if you protect him, you will bring endless troubles."
After Ji Yuan finished speaking, everyone present paused.
How to say it.
This poem is considered okay in the fu style, but the meaning is too plain.
The reasoning is also acceptable.
But compared with the one that remains resilient despite thousands of hardships, there is absolutely no comparison.
But can you say it’s not good?
That won’t work either.
Because the whole text is about filial piety and the continuation of the family.
They could only clap their hands and say that it was done quite well.
There was a moment of silence among the people present, and Mr. Zhang, a classmate of Mr. Huang, was extremely shocked.
You know, how much Mr. Zhang liked the poem about bamboo and rocks, how much he was looking forward to Ji Yuan.
Now it feels like a bucket of cold water has been poured on me!
Is this still written by Ji Yuan?!
Seeing everyone’s shocked expressions, Ji Yuan sat down leisurely.
I can’t write poetry, so what?
He himself didn't feel embarrassed.
Anyway, the imperial examination doesn’t focus on poetry writing nowadays.
The academician covered his face and thought, this kid is too honest.
I have covered this matter up myself.
The prefect only found out today that Ji Yuan could write poetry, so his expression was the most normal. He even praised him a few times, "Not bad, no faults in teaching. Well said. You are so young, but you are very familiar with the Book of Filial Piety. It seems that the teachings of your local officials are really good."
Cai Fenglan was already covering his face, and Monk Bai couldn't help laughing.
I finally passed this level.
Ji Yuan's poem also spread from the main hall to the banquet hall outside.
This, this little Sanyuan’s poetry is not that good.
It seems that the article is good but lacks any substance.
Ji Yuan didn't care about these words at all.
The first three of them were eating and drinking in the main hall, and the prefect and his men ignored them.
It is estimated that in the eyes of adults in their forties and fifties, the First Era is only eleven years old, the Second Monk Bai is only twenty-two, and Cai Fenglan is twenty this year.
They are all juniors.
Besides, today is the children's examination banquet, and as long as it is not out of line, no one will say anything.
The prefect encouraged them a few more words and let them go.
Ji Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Not bad, not bad.
People are socially dead, but not too bad.
The banquet outside has been prepared at this moment. It is on the other side of the lake. There are more than a hundred seats which does not look crowded, which shows how big the banquet is.
The tables above are obviously reserved for adults.
Soon the prefect, the academician, and the instructor will show up, say a few words, and then the banquet will officially begin.
After the adults leave, the students can drink and chat by themselves and enjoy their own celebration banquet.
Ji Yuan, Monk Bai, and Cai Fenglan walked out, and many people looked at them with envy.
It’s really nice to be able to chat with the officials.
As for the positions of the three of them, they were naturally in the front row.
Who made them the top three this time?
After reaching his seat, Ji Yuan drank some tea and took some time to appreciate the banquet scene. There was also a stage next door where students could pool their own money to order a play.
Ji Yuan was not interested in the show and just chatted at his seat.
Other people from Zhengrong County naturally came over, but before they got close, many students came over to talk to Ji Yuan.
This is the eleven-year-old Sanyuan, I must get to know him.
"Hello, little Sanyuan. From now on, we are of the same year."
"I'll offer you a drink. Oh, you're too young to drink. I'll drink wine and you can drink tea."
"Xiao Sanyuan, how did you write that article? Can you tell me?"
"You are studying in Zhengrong County? How powerful is your teacher?"
A group of people surrounded Ji Yuan, wishing they could become his friends immediately.
Ji Yuan instantly became the busiest person besides the officials.
Apart from anything else, he was almost full of tea and had no choice but to escape.
Fortunately, with the help of people from Zhengrong County, he was able to escape.
Monk Bai was watching them from the side with a smile, and said with emotion: "A name should be immortal and light as an immortal's bones, and the truth should be forgotten and close to the Buddha's heart. It's difficult, really difficult."
The general idea is that one must transcend worldly desires and interferences in order to achieve the right result.
It's really difficult.
The banquet was full of joy, as it was a reward for the students' many years of study.
Tonight must be one of the happiest moments in life.
At dusk, the prefect and the academician came slowly.
They were not wearing formal official uniforms today, but they were still somewhat formal. They looked at the new students below and nodded slightly.
This is the hope for the future of Jianmeng Mansion and the result of the court's talent cultivation.
The prefect and the academician said a few words, and finally said: "If a man has no ambition, how can he help the world?"
He also said: "The strength of a great horse is great, but its mind is thousands of miles away."
Both of these lines of poetry are talking about the role of lofty ambitions and setting high aspirations.
This is naturally to encourage students to continue working hard, study well, and contribute to the country and the court in the future.
The atmosphere of the banquet became completely lively. Led by their instructors, the students saluted the prefect and the academic officials.
The banquet officially begins.
The sound of string music continued to be heard. The prefect and others returned to the main hall and would probably leave soon.
As soon as the big shots left, the banquet hall became more lively.
The students were obviously more relaxed and drank a lot of wine.
Ji Yuan, Cai Fenglan and Monk Bai didn't like these, so they simply hid by the water to find some peace and quiet.
As the sun set and the night fell, the students spoke without restraint.
I just heard someone say: "It would be a shame if we don't have some fun on such a beautiful day."
Here it comes.
Whether it is drinking games, flying flowers, writing couplets or poems, they are all fun.
"Where's Xiao Sanyuan? You must be in this link!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked over.
Ji Yuan's seat was at the front, so it was very easy to find him.
Everyone looked at Ji Yuan and felt that he had a very extraordinary temperament. The way he was drinking tea at this moment, he actually had the bearing of a prefectural governor or a provincial education official.
Although he was wearing blue, he was calm and composed, with a very peaceful expression on his face.
It seemed as if this celebration party for the children's exam was just a brief passing moment in his life. He did not feel very happy, nor did he feel alienated from everyone else.
Not to mention that Ji Yuan, who has grown up a little, looks like he is thirteen or fourteen years old and already has the handsome appearance of a young man.
His eyes are sharp when he is not smiling, but when he looks at people, his peach blossom eyes are smiling again, which makes people want to get close to him and automatically become his fans.
Ji Yuan looked calm, but he felt that it was as he expected.
But he still wanted to refuse, saying that this limelight was really unnecessary.
Unexpectedly, before he shook his head, he heard someone say, "The people of Zhengrong County are famous for writing poems. Some even imitated Liu Yong and left poems in Qinlou and Chuguan."
"It's a pity that the poems of your Zhengrong County are not as popular as those of Liu Yong."
Isn't this nonsense?
Who can compare with Liu Yong and Liu Sanbian?
A great poet who was praised as "the one who described the peaceful atmosphere to the utmost", let alone Zhengrong County, now the whole Tianqi Kingdom is looking for someone to compete with him?
This is obviously disgusting.
Why?
It’s all because of Li Yaozhong, Li Xiucai.
Sacrifice poetry and prostitution.
Isn't it just imitating Liu Yong?
Visiting prostitutes is not a good thing in itself, and even using one's own poems as collateral.
The brothel owner came after him.
Otherwise, Li Yaozhong would not have been driven back to his hometown.
When someone mentioned this at this moment, everyone present couldn't stop laughing.
It’s all because Mr. Li is so outrageous.
Ji Yuan was better off. As one of the top three scholars in the imperial examination, no one dared to disrespect him.
The other scholars from Zhengrong County blushed.
The same was true for Li Xun, one of the people in charge of the banquet.
Judging from Li Xun's expression, this is not the first time this has happened.
Someone even teased the scholar from Zhengrong County: "You guys also want to go to Wangchun Tower, but the madam doesn't allow the scholar from your county to go there."
"What nonsense are you talking about? We are not like Li Xiucai." Someone retorted.
Unexpectedly, the other party said directly: "Really? It's not like he goes to whores, or it's not like he's a bad poet."
The malice is already very obvious.
Just think about it for a moment and you will understand.
Not everyone will follow the people of Zhengrong County, and many of them are jealous.
Two of the top three candidates in this year's children's examination are from Zhengrong County, which is enough to make many scholars jealous.
I finally found an opportunity to laugh at you, why don’t you say it quickly.
When these scholars start to be jealous, they will never stop. To say that they are narrow-minded is to compliment them.
Seeing everyone laughing, Xu Chun also said: "Li Yaozhong has been expelled from our county magistrate, what else do you have to say?"
"Oh, he was removed from the list. What about you? You want to gamble, don't you?"
Someone else laughed out loud.
Xu Chun studied hard and finally ranked tenth, which also attracted attention.
If we leave it out there, perhaps no one will dare to mention it again.
But the people at this banquet have at least the title of scholar, and since they are all the same, naturally they are not afraid of anything.
Cai Fenglan frowned and Ji Yuan also sighed.
What is supposed to come will come.
Monk Bai didn't care, he was just curious about what Ji Yuan would do.
If we can't stop here today.
From now on, students from Zhengrong County will laugh at them every time they see them.
Just looking at the expression of Li Xun from Zhengrong County, this is obviously the norm.
Ji Yuan looked at the lake and the setting sun, and said, "I'll give you wine to send off Spring, and Spring will remain silent."
The crowd that was originally in a lively mood looked over.
Ji Yuan wants to write poetry?
What a joke! The fu he just recited in the main hall was so well written that it could be called doggerel. Is it possible for him to write a poem now?
But this first sentence is quite interesting.
I only heard Ji Yuan say, "Do you have paper and pen?"
Of course there are.
There were people competing in calligraphy and painting on the spot, so how come there were no paper and pen?
Ji Yuan took it, raised his hand and wrote the first sentence.
Drink to bid farewell to spring, but spring remains silent. Yet at dusk, the pointed lotus leaves fall.
I picked a branch and went into the city to let people know that spring is over.
Who is the master of youth when spring comes? All flowers still bloom when spring goes.
I woke up from the dream and suddenly realized that I was a guest here, and a lake of lotus flowers accompanied my boat back home.
Ji Yuan was quite nervous. This was the first time he wrote a poem by himself. Although he had done it at the last minute yesterday, he did develop the habit of writing poetry.
Finally, I wrote after the poem, in the summer of the thirty-fourth year of Huayuan, the era.
A spring poem written in summer?
Everyone gathered around and after reading it carefully, they discovered that this was not a spring poem.
But it is a serious poem about midsummer.
Even poems that span a period of time.
The first line of the poem is bidding farewell to spring, but spring doesn't care.
At dusk, I saw the pointed tips of lotus flowers on the lake. I picked one and brought it into the city. Then, when I saw that the lotus flowers had not yet bloomed, everyone realized that spring had passed.
In spring, flowers are in full bloom. Who is the master of youth?
No one, because spring has passed and the flowers continue to bloom.
After waking up, I suddenly realized that I was not the master of this place, and followed the blooming lotus around me back home.
What's the point of students arguing here?
No one is the master of the splendor of spring.
Spring will come again, and when the flowers of spring fade, there will still be flowers blooming in summer.
What's the point of competing for temporary beauty?
You and I are all guests here, and one day, we will all have to go back.
This poem does not describe summer, but it depicts the scene of midsummer.
There are no people in the story, but it describes people’s situations.
Ji Yuan put down his pen and seeing that everyone was silent, he thought he had written another doggerel poem.
In terms of rhythm and artistic conception, there are many shortcomings.
It can be used in today's occasions and the artistic conception is just right.
Another meaning is that spring has passed, but it’s still boring to argue about who is the most beautiful one. There will always be someone more beautiful.
What happened back then is a long time ago. Do we still have to argue about it? Is it interesting to bring it up now?
This of course refers to Li Yaozhong's matter.
Ji Yuan thought about it and wrote the title at the end.
Untitled.
There really is no question, so just muddle through.
"When spring comes, who is the master of youth? When spring leaves, all flowers still bloom."
“Well written.”
"I still prefer this sentence, 'I woke up from a dream and found myself a guest. Aren't you and I both guests of the capital city?'"
"I miss home. We came here in the early summer, and now it's midsummer, so it's time to go home."
The originally lively banquet became quiet because of this poem.
Many people are not in the mood to have fun.
Yes, at this moment I feel that I am a child of destiny.
What is the reality?
In fact, there will be a children's examination and a children's examination banquet next year.
Not only that, there will be a provincial examination soon, and the prefectural school is also preparing for it.
But they were all indulgent and frivolous, thinking that they had already made it to the top.
In fact, all flowers are still blooming after spring is gone, so what do they matter?
There was an endless stream of praise.
Ji Yuan's ears were turning red, but the depressing atmosphere around him was also very obvious.
The prefect who was about to leave, the academician, could not help laughing after hearing the poem written by Ji Yuan, "It's a good celebration banquet, but he will ruin the atmosphere."
This was said jokingly. The fact that the two adults left his poems showed that he did a good job and that they appreciated it quite a bit.
Although Ji Yuan is young, he is very calm.
Such talents will surely be extraordinary in the future.
Not to mention anything else, the spiritual energy is vividly displayed on the paper.
His response to those people's remarks was also quite talented.
"He also said there would be no poetry, isn't that good?"
“People are also humble.”
"Come here, give me a reward."
The prefect still felt that this was not enough, so he added, "The past should not be mentioned again. That man is no longer a scholar. Don't let today's students get involved with that scoundrel."
As the rewards from the prefect and the academician arrived, the atmosphere in the venue instantly became lively.
Ah, they are making a fuss here, the prefect and others know about it!
And there are rewards?!
Ji Yuan looked at the reward of pen, ink, paper and inkstone and accepted them with a blushing face.
Fortunately, it’s not a doggerel.
Finally there are some results.
It seems that I still need to learn more in the future and I really can't cram at the last minute.
The people in Zhengrong County were even more surprised.
Li Xun also came over and put his arm around Ji Yuan's shoulders and said, "I knew you would come here to show your respect! From now on, when you are here, we will definitely not be bullied!"
The others nodded.
It’s so good to be with Ji Yuan, he will really protect everyone!
The people present didn't think there was anything wrong with being protected by someone younger than them.
The words that the prefect said afterwards lifted the spirits of the students in Zhengrong County.
Did you hear that!
Don’t mention that Li Yaozhong anymore!
The prefect said that the man was not a scholar, but a scoundrel!
If you mention it again, you will be going against the prefect!
The prefect directly called him a scoundrel, which was a characterization.
Not only was Li Yaozhong not a scholar, he was not even considered an educated person.
He's just a street scoundrel.
If you students keep talking, it will be boring.
The one who was most surprised was Li Xun, he wanted to hug Ji Yuan.
God knows how much they are troubled by Li Yaozhong's reputation.
Now I am finally free!
The same goes for Li Jin.
They happen to have the same surname, how unlucky!
Finally, no one will mention this matter anymore!
The banquet hall became lively because of the excitement of the students of Zhengrong County. Seeing that the crisis had been resolved, Ji Yuan raised his glass for the first time and said, "A banquet is held in Jinli, and the orchid jar is beautiful in the early years."
"Everyone, drink together."
Xiao Sanyuan raised his glass and used Tang poetry to describe the exquisiteness and magnificence of the banquet.
Everyone naturally followed.
"Drink together!"
"Drink together!"
The banquet suddenly became lively again.
Even more harmonious than before.
The prefects who are really leaving this time have an even stronger favorable impression of Ji Yuan. When they come to the prefectural school, they will definitely be figures who stir up the world, so they are a little bit looking forward to it.
There is naturally a reason why these two are so tolerant.
The prefect just arrived this year, so naturally he wants to achieve political achievements.
But the academic official who wanted political achievements more than him was a little different.
Logically he should have been transferred long ago, but given the cheating in the provincial examination three years ago, letting him stay where he is was already a mercy.
He has to achieve something before he can move.
He has searched for many talents over the years, and the sudden appearance of Ji Yuan surprised him very much.
The same reason applies to appointing him as Xiao Sanyuan.
The academician even felt sorry for Ji Yuan's age. It would have been great if he could have taken part in this year's provincial examination. Maybe he could have given people a surprise.
But it doesn’t matter, students like this will always become famous in the future.
By then, as the academician, he would be considered half a teacher and could benefit from it.
Teachers and principals in modern schools pay special attention to key students, and the same was true in ancient times.
The two people left, but the party went on as usual, and it would not become different because of either of them leaving.
In order to lighten the atmosphere, Ji Yuan took the lead in drinking a glass of wine.
Unexpectedly, they couldn't stop it. The other students all came to toast him with a glass of wine, saying that if he just took a sip, they would all have a glass.
Ji Yuan was so scared that he quickly waved his hands.
He can't do it!
This really won’t work!
Just that one cup, Ji Yuan's face flushed and his eyes became more wandering.
It seemed like this was the first time he drank alcohol in his life?
And drank it all in one gulp?!
Ji Yuan rarely smiled foolishly, leaned against the railing by the lake, let the lake water blow on his face, finally dissipating some of the heat.
A crescent moon hung in the sky. Ji Yuan looked at it and congratulated himself on having passed the examination.
He finally became a scholar.
This seemed to be the first time he celebrated after being admitted.
The students came with great joy that night and left with great joy.
The entire Jianmeng Mansion is filled with such beautiful stories.
The poems written by Xiao Sanyuan also became popular, and he wished everyone could read them.
This is Xiao Sanyuan’s poem. If you read it more often, maybe you can pass the imperial examination like him.
Not to mention anything else, learn from others' indifference and open-mindedness.
It is unexpected that the trend among students in the capital city is gradually moving in this direction.
If this poem makes everyone admire Ji Yuan.
The imperial examination essays that circulated afterwards were even more mouth-watering, and one had to stand while reading them.
The provincial school compiled this year's children's examination records.
Originally, one person could write a maximum of six articles.
But this time, Ji Yuan alone occupied eight articles.
The main thing is that no matter how the teachers choose, they feel that nine chapters must be included.
These nine articles not only show Ji Yuan’s progress, but also his consistent character.
Such articles were displayed more vividly in the final examination essays.
He then talked about distinguishing right from wrong and the balance between law and human feelings, quoting from classics and speaking with great passion.
This article would not be bad if it were used in the provincial examination.
After the first edition of the Tongshilu was compiled, several copies were first copied and sent to the superiors, during which time it was copied and read by other people.
In addition, since Jiyuan Xiaosanyuan is very famous, his articles will be copied separately.
Before Ji Yuan left the city to return home, it was read by countless people.
When the students taking the Tongshi examination read this, even if they said it toughly, they were impressed in their hearts.
This article really makes me jealous.
He is only eleven years old!
How good can future articles be?
How could they be so unlucky to have to take the exam with geniuses?
On the evening of May 7th, Ji Tyuan and his friends were packing up as they would be returning to Zhengrong County the next day.
Li Jin came over happily and said to Ji Yuan and Cai Fenglan, "That's great. My father wrote back and said that he helped me with his connections so that I can come to the prefectural school to study!"
Li Jin didn't mean to hide it from everyone. He just wanted to talk about it after things were done.
It’s not a good idea to talk about this in advance. Even now, he is only with Ji Yuan, Cai Fenglan said.
In Li Jin's opinion, since they would both study in the provincial school in the future, it would be okay to talk about it.
Cai Fenglan was indeed happy: "Really? That's great."
When you are out and about, it is nice to have friends you know well.
Li Jin nodded: "Yes, I was afraid that it would not work, so I didn't tell you in advance. When my father heard that I ranked fifth, he wrote back and said that it was easy and it would be easy to get into the fifth place."
"That's great. We can still be classmates in the future."
When it came to Ji Yuan, he scratched his head.
He hasn't made a decision yet, so he has to ask the teachers first.
Especially Dr. Yin, he had an agreement with Dr. Yin and could not leave directly.
Li Jin hadn't noticed anything yet, so he said, "Tomorrow morning, we will go to the prefectural school to register our names. We must tell the teacher in advance that we will come to study when we know the time."
Just come before August, as most people have to go home during this time.
Cai Fenglan nodded, and he also planned to go there tomorrow morning.
They left the city after lunch and had plenty of time.
The two looked at Ji Yuan at the same time. Ji Yuan thought for a moment and said, "I'll take another look."
Take another look?!
The two thought they had heard wrongly.
Then Ji Yuan said, "Whether to come to the provincial academy to study is still a matter of debate."
Not to mention the money, even the agreement with Dr. Yin was something he couldn't agree to rashly.
It would be nice if I could come next year.
Li Jin was dumbfounded and couldn't help but tell the truth: "I thought you must be studying in the prefectural school, so I followed you. Without you as a classmate, how can I make progress?"
Although this is an exaggeration, it is true.
If you study with Ji Yuan, you will progress very quickly.
Ji Yuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he said, "I have other things to do with the county, so I thought it would be better if I could come next year."
Li Jin shook his head: "My father said that if you miss this time, the provincial school will never accept you. Either you come to study before August, or you can't."
Since Li Jin's father said this, it is confirmed.
Ji Yuan sighed: "There is no perfect solution in the world, but I still need to go back and talk about it."
Ji Yuan said: "You two should go and register your names tomorrow, don't worry about me."
Since Ji Yuan has said so, things will not change.
The other two were still surprised when they went to the provincial school the next day.
Needless to say, Cai Fenglan ranked second in the Jianmeng Mansion's child examination and was absolutely qualified.
Li Jin was fifth, but his family had the help of connections, and his result was not bad.
The two names were written down, and the registering master said, "Zhengrong County? When will your little Sanyuan come?"
The teacher who registered was none other than Mr. Zhang, who asked Ji Yuan to write a poem at the children's examination banquet. He had always liked Ji Yuan's poems and thought he would not see his poems at the banquet. However, he did not expect that the poem "Untitled" would touch his heart again.
"If he had come earlier, I could have taken him to a few poetry gatherings, and he would definitely have become famous in the Jianmeng Mansion."
Cai Fenglan and the other man looked at each other and could only say vaguely: "He hasn't confirmed it yet. Let's talk about it when he gets the news."
Mr. Zhang paused.
What do you mean by unsure?
"How can we be so uncertain about the prefectural school? He won't want to come, will he?"
Mr. Zhang just said it casually, but he didn't expect Li Jin to be able to control his expression and actually show such an expression.
"How can this be possible!" Mr. Zhang said immediately, "I know your county school is very good. Whether it is Dr. Yin or Dr. Luo, they are not inferior to those in the provincial school."
"But if you learn the Spring and Autumn Annals and the Book of Rites, you will also learn the rest."
"You don't want to learn the law, or the politics of the time, or you don't want to learn riding and archery? Isn't this nonsense!"
The laws of Tianqi are so detailed that they require specialized study.
The provincial examination and the Jinshi examination are both compulsory subjects.
Not only that, his analysis of the current affairs of the court was also the best in the Jianmeng Mansion School, and there were countless officials who interacted with him on a daily basis.
Now there are students taking the provincial examinations and Jinshi scholars teaching them.
Is this kind of treatment possible in Zhengrong County School?
Don’t you want to learn the final skill of horse riding and archery?
Is it normal that when you become an official you won’t even be able to ride a horse?
No matter how profound the rituals, music and poetry are, you won’t learn this?
What Mr. Zhang said was the same as what Cai Fenglan, Li Jin and others thought.
Mr. Zhang had no choice but to say, "Tell him not to be stupid."
Then he added: "Forget it, let him go back first, the teachers and doctors will also persuade him."
All the other students had confirmed their return dates, except Ji Yuan's.
When it was handed to the right instructor of the prefectural school, he didn't take it seriously at first. He took a casual glance and saw that there was no seat behind Ji Yuan. He subconsciously asked, "When will Ji Yuan come back? He should be with the other people in Zhengrong County, right?"
Mr. Zhang was helpless: "It's hard to say."
Hard to say?
What is hard to say?
The right instructor is still waiting to discuss with Ji Yuan how to paint Mr. Wu Tang's paintings.
I haven't looked for him recently because Ji Yuan just finished the children's exam and attended a banquet, so I asked him to rest more.
Thinking that I would be a student of the provincial school after the new era, I would have plenty of time to discuss.
Tell him now that Ji Yuan doesn’t want to come?
The right instructor said quickly, "Go, send someone to the restaurant where they are staying right away, and make sure to tell their leader about Ji Yuan."
"We need another era to determine the exact time of return."
As he spoke, the right instructor urged, "Go quickly."
Don't talk about his little hobbies.
If the academician knew that his political achievements were to be exposed, he would be more anxious than him.
The people from the prefectural school quickly rushed to Liu's restaurant, only to hear the boss say that the people from Zhengrong County had left after lunch and should have left the prefecture by now.
ah?
Isn't this going too fast?!
The errand boy of the prefectural school who had failed in his assignment came back and happened to meet the right instructor and the provincial education commissioner.
Sure enough, the academic official stood up and said, "Ji Yuan? Are you not sure whether you will come to the prefectural school? Isn't this nonsense!"
"That's what I said, but what can I do?" The right instructor spread his hands, "I didn't even catch up."
"Go and write a letter to ask."
"No, write a letter to the magistrate of Zhengrong County and tell him I'm going to get this student." The academician has been feeling very happy recently.
He even thought about it. When the supervisor from the capital came, he would take Xiao Sanyuan for a tour so that the supervisor would know how talented the talents he had trained for the court were.
Tell him now that Xiao Sanyuan is leaving?
How can this be possible?
No matter who comes, he will take this student.
The Zhengrong County School can at most give some compensation.
"The students in Zhengrong County are excellent. We should give them more quotas and allocate more funds to the prefectural school." The academic official asked the right instructor to write it down. "We should also improve the treatment of the teachers and let other county schools in Jianmeng Prefecture take a look. If they can cultivate good talents, they will be treated preferentially."
The academic official said, still regretting: "Why didn't Ji Yuan have such an idea? What a pity."
After all, who could have thought that Ji Yuan still had doubts about coming to the provincial academy to study.
Look at the fourth, fifth and sixth ranked ones.
None of them were qualified to attend the provincial school, but they still got in through connections.
But the one who should come doesn’t come!
The right instructor grumbled in his heart that they were the only ones present, and if they told anyone else about it, they would probably be offended.
The document was written very quickly, and even before Ji Yuan and his companions returned to Zhengrong County, the letter was delivered to the Zhengrong County government office and the county school.
After opening the letter, Magistrate Nie and Instructor Cheng were both at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
After Teacher Cheng finished laughing, he gave the letter to Dr. Luo and Dr. Yin, asking them to laugh together. Finally, he said, "That's good. It also helped us secure student quotas. We can recruit more students by the end of this year."
"And the teachers' salaries have increased, which is really good."
"We should let Ji Yuan perform again."
Dr. Luo and Dr. Yin looked at the letter and felt quite emotional.
Especially Dr. Yin.
Others couldn't guess why Ji Yuan didn't go to the provincial school, but he knew it very well.
They had agreed last year that if he ranked first in the Jiyuan exam, he would personally teach him etiquette.
Who would have thought so many things would happen this year.
He asked the teacher to let him take the examination.
The agreement was put on hold until then. I remembered it in my heart, and Ji Yuan also remembered it in his heart.
Ji Yuan sometimes showed the same stupidity as the county school of Zhengrong County. How could he not know that the prefectural school was better? Of course he knew, but he still had to fulfill the agreement first.
What a pity that I, as a teacher, have to break my promise first.
He had to go to this provincial school even if he didn't want to.
Dr. Yin looked at the etiquette notes he had compiled.
With these things, what difference does it make whether you teach yourself or not?
Ji Yuan himself could not have imagined that he would be driven out by the teachers before he even returned home.
It is difficult for the baby birds to leave the nest, but they have to go out.
If you are not driven out, how can you see the world, how can you see all living beings, and how can you grow?
This was also what the academician thought, knowing that the letter was written to the local county magistrate and the instructor, they would definitely hurry up and leave.
Only in the provincial school can Ji Yuan go further and fly higher.
May 13th, at dusk.
The students from Zhengrong County who set out on March 25th have finally returned.
The moment they set foot on the land of Zhengrong County, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
In the past two months, so much has happened and I have seen so much.
Finally back.
Most of them did not disappoint the expectations of their families and teachers.
Now, I have returned home in glory.
Ten people wearing brand new green robes were walking on their way back to the county school.
They are back from the children's test!
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