Chapter 99
Chapter 99
The 38th year of Huayuan, the second day of the fifth month.
This year's imperial examination finally came to an end at the Enrong Banquet last night.
What people talk about most is the era of this year's top scorer.
Nowadays, when Ji Yuan's name is mentioned, everyone in the capital knows him.
He is considered the most popular figure in the entire capital.
reason?
This goes without saying.
Ji Yuan's name has become a role model for study in many schools, even the Imperial College.
Not to mention, at yesterday's Enrong Banquet, Ji Yuan went to the banquet with the Crown Prince and the Emperor.
Not only did he grant him a house in the inner city before the banquet, but he also personally gave him a courtesy name at the banquet.
Logically speaking, this courtesy name should be given when one is about twenty years old.
But Ji Yuan is already the top scorer in this year's exam, so it doesn't matter if he wins a little earlier.
Lu Lai.
It seems to remind everyone all the time that he is the top scorer among the six candidates.
Tianqi cannot say that there will be no one with this kind of resume in the future, but it is definitely unprecedented, and everyone will be envious.
Ji Liuyuan, who was envied by others, was now packing up his things in his house on Shanqin Street.
Ji Yuan, White Monk, Gao Lao Si.
Together with Wu Ying, Liu Jun and Wu Renhao, the six of them all had happy expressions on their faces.
They no longer have to rent a house for thirty-five taels a month!
Ji Yuan received a reward from the emperor, and the house was even in the inner city!
The capital city is basically divided by Shanqin Street. The houses on Shanqin Street belong to the outer city, but the location closest to the innermost part of the outer city is considered the best.
The house that Ji Yuan was allocated was on the other side of Shanqin Street, on the other side of the moat.
Although it is the outermost house in the inner city, even if it is the worst in the inner city, it is still better than the one on Shanqin Street.
Not to mention, the house was big enough for six people to live in, and the servants from before could also be brought along.
They have to go out to work on weekdays, and there always has to be someone to do the laundry, cook, and look after the house.
The whole yard was full of joy, and everyone moved much faster when packing up.
If nothing goes wrong, we will be able to move there this morning. Wuying has already found a carriage and they will leave soon.
Just as they were packing up, someone Ji Yuan didn't know came.
The man's eyes were high above his head, and he seemed to want to lift his head up when he spoke.
Ji Yuan and the others ignored it, but Wu Ying was polite.
Because this Boss Zhang is the manager of the Fifth Princes' Cuju Team, or rather, he is the manager of more than one team.
Whatever the superiors like, he will arrange it, so the Fifth Prince values him very much.
In the past, when the Fifth Prince liked the Cuju team, Boss Zhang was extremely nice to the people on the Cuju team. If they wanted something, he could get it with just a word.
Now that the Fifth Prince has settled down and thrown away all these things, Boss Zhang naturally has no good face towards the people of the Cuju team.
Moreover, recently all the newly-appointed scholars have been renting houses, and the houses on Shanqin Street can be rented at a good price by simply transferring the houses.
The Fifth Prince didn't care much about this tiny bit of property. As long as he rented it out, the money would go into his own pocket.
Thinking that a house far outside the capital city could be rented for thirty-five taels a month.
The one on Shanqin Street will only be more expensive.
I can easily make hundreds of taels a month.
Boss Zhang came here with his men to drive them away.
If you delay for one day, you will lose one day's rent.
"Wu Ying, didn't you guys want to leave the Cuju team a long time ago? Why are you dragging your feet now? Don't you want to leave? Or do you want to continue living here?"
"Be smart and leave now."
"Does the Fifth Prince live in his house for free?"
As Boss Zhang was talking, he saw Ji Yuan and the others and said directly, "Why are there other people living here? I need to charge you more rent. I only told you that I would rent the house at a low price before, but I didn't tell them."
This matter was naturally to cause trouble, and he wanted to ask Wuying for some money.
Wu Ying frowned: "At that time, it was agreed that the whole yard would be rented to us. It's reasonable for us to let anyone live there."
That being said, Zhang Lao Da was unreasonable: "Don't you know how much the rent is? Such a big house would cost 120 taels to rent out. How much did you spend? 20 taels."
"It's enough that I didn't ask you to make up for it. Now that I've brought other people here, do you still want to renege on your debt?"
Wu Renhao put down his things directly, scaring Boss Zhang so much that he stepped back.
The people around Boss Zhang pulled him hard and whispered something.
Boss Zhang didn't believe it at all, but he looked at the three scholars walking towards him.
When Ji Yuan, Monk Bai, and Gao Laosi heard that someone was being unreasonable, they would naturally come over and would not let Wuying deal with it alone.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Ji Yuan arrived, the other party actually asked, "Are you Ji Yuan?"
Boss Zhang's tone was questioning.
His men exclaimed, "That's him! I saw him on Imperial Street yesterday! There's no mistaking his face!"
Ji Yuan is not a common face, so it's normal to remember him.
Yesterday, Boss Zhang's younger brother also went to watch the fun, and naturally recognized who Ji Yuan was.
After saying this, and seeing that Ji Yuan did not deny it, Boss Zhang's face was filled with ecstasy. He slapped himself in the face, winked at his men, and said quickly, "I was blind and did not recognize a great man. Please do not mind it, Mr. Zhuangyuan. You are a great man and do not bear grudges against me."
"Well, you can continue to live in this house as long as you want."
Ji Yuan also saw the true skill of changing his face, and said: "No need, we will move out immediately."
Move away?!
How can this be possible?
Boss Zhang tried every possible way to delay.
And his younger brother almost ran towards the Fifth Prince's palace.
The Fifth Prince is currently in the palace talking with his biological mother, the Imperial Concubine, and only the Fifth Prince's staff are drinking tea in the mansion.
The staff knew Boss Zhang's younger brother, and looked down on him and didn't even bother to say anything.
The younger brother hurriedly said, "Quick, quick! It turns out that this year's number one scholar, Ji Yuan, who everyone in the capital wants to win over, is living in the Fifth Prince's house."
The staff member didn't believe it and sneered, "How is it possible? If I lived in the Fifth Prince's house, would I not know?"
"No one knows. Do you remember the Fifth Prince's Cuju team? There was a man called Wuying, Liu Jun, who was the one who built the Meng Mansion."
"Those people know this year's top scorer Ji Yuan. It turns out that Ji Yuan has been staying at Wuying's place during his exam preparation!"
The person who built Meng Mansion?
The top scholar of this year's exam is indeed from Jian Meng Mansion!
The staff took off like a rocket: "Hurry up, let's go meet this year's top scholar."
"How come we didn't know about such a big thing?"
This is not surprising. The Fifth Prince has many subordinates and many houses. Who would have known that one of his subordinates is actually related to this year's top scholar.
Even to the point of letting this year's top scorer prepare for the exam with you?
If they had known this earlier, they wouldn't have had to try to build connections.
Now, with the popularity of this year's top scholar, even the Fifth Prince wants to make friends with him.
If they can accomplish this before the prince returns home, they will definitely have done a great job!
But the younger brother still felt that the aide was not moving fast enough. Hurry up, or the top scorer of this year's exam would run away!
run?
Why?
I briefly explained the cause and effect.
Although they deliberately ignored the fact that Boss Zhang wanted to take back the house and charge a high rent, his staff still guessed what he was thinking.
This made the staff very angry.
Are you so short of money?!
The Cuju team just disbanded, and you want to kick everyone out? !
If they were not so anxious, they wouldn't be so nervous and could slowly make friends with the top scholar.
This year's number one scholar lives in the Fifth Prince's house, are you still worried that you can't invite him over? !
idiot!
A bunch of idiots!
They actually want to drive away this year's top scorer!
The aide hurried as fast as he could, but when he arrived at Shanqin Street, he only saw a few carriages carrying their belongings away.
The figure of this year's top scorer flashed by.
It's him!
It is the era of this year’s top scholar!
The one that the emperor values very much!
This, do we need to catch up with this?
But what can I say if I catch up with him?
This is the Fifth Prince’s residence. Did the Fifth Prince’s people send people to chase you away?
How can you say such a thing?
Speaking it out is like making an enemy.
The staff saw Boss Zhang and slapped him: "Idiot!"
"Do you know how many people want to curry favor with the new number one scholar?"
“Do you know that Your Majesty, Lord Chu values him?”
"Don't rush to drive him away, and we can get along well."
"Also, you didn't ask who lives in these houses? You didn't tell the higher-ups? Do you think you're really the boss?!"
"Get out! These houses are no longer yours to manage!"
The staff kept cursing and it was really infuriating.
Looking at the eyes around him, the staff member thought that he was doomed.
So many people are paying attention to the new number one scholar, and now Boss Zhang is coming with him again. I guess many people can guess the cause and effect of this.
This, this is embarrassing.
The entire capital city wanted to make friends with Ji Liuyuan, but he rejected everyone, and no one could find a suitable opportunity to invite him.
The same goes for their Fifth Prince’s Mansion.
Now I tell them that the opportunity has always been in their hands, but they missed it?
Who wouldn't laugh at them and say they are blind?
The staff hated Boss Zhang even more.
It’s stupid, really stupid!
The news did spread, and even the emperor heard about it.
The emperor knew that his youngest son had a group of people to entertain him, but he didn't know that he would behave like this. He said helplessly, "Among my sons, only the eldest son can be used."
After hearing this, the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince didn't know what to feel.
What they think is not important for now.
The important thing is that Ji Yuan finally arrived home with the house deed and the keys!
His house was inside the inner river of the capital.
Although it was in the inner ring and in a relatively remote location, he still couldn't afford it even if he spent all his fortune.
This house has been uninhabited for a long time and needs someone to clean it.
Ji Yuan and the others were not squeamish people, so they started sweeping and washing after changing their clothes.
Everyone didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the house was almost cleaned up.
There are seven or eight houses here, enough for them to live in.
There is even a small bookstore in the main courtyard where Ji Yuan lives.
Since it was a gift from the emperor, Ji Yuan did not hesitate and moved in.
Monk Bai and Gao Laosi lived in the side yard. Although they didn't have a study, their living room was bigger than their previous one and could be divided into two parts.
One part is for resting and the other part is used as a study.
Most importantly, this thing is free.
No matter what Ji Yuan said, he refused to take their money.
The situation is similar over in Wuying.
We are all good friends, and we are in the same boat and have come this far together.
Collect money?
Do you look down on his era?
The backyard of this house can be cleaned up for them to practice martial arts.
Just plant some easy-to-care-for plants in the garden.
Who knows how long they will stay here.
Maybe I will live here until the end of the year and then move out?
This possibility is very high.
Ji Yuan also thought, since he already has a family, why not take Xiao Huang over?
But on second thought, not to mention the long journey, just the fact that I don’t know where to go in the future, this is not appropriate for the time being.
I should wait until the end of the year to see whether I will be sent out or stay in the capital to be an official.
Looking at the tidied courtyard, Ji Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
I finally have a home in the capital.
It will be convenient to do anything in the future.
But to be honest, it’s a good thing they walked fast today.
Otherwise, he would really be caught by the Fifth Prince’s men.
He has not yet entered the court and really does not want to get involved.
The relationships in the court must be complicated.
If you don't know the details, it's better to stay out of it.
Furthermore, he had contact with the prince, and since the prince had already been appointed, it meant that there was basically no problem.
No matter what it is, listen less, watch less and talk less.
Wuying and his men were also aware of the interests involved, so they never made it public, let alone told others that they rented the Fifth Prince's courtyard.
Want to say thank you?
Ji Yuan was grateful to Wu Ying, Liu Jun, and Wu Renhao.
The reason they could live there was only because the three of them were really good at playing Cuju, so the rent was cheap.
When it comes to ability and money, it’s hard to say who earns more.
The street across the inner river from Shanqin Street is called Shannei Street. It will be very convenient for six people to go on official business in the future.
To talk about the entire capital city.
The center point is naturally the imperial palace, and there is an outer circle surrounding the palace. This part is where the palace maids, eunuchs, guards, and royal guards are located, which is almost a ring.
Only after leaving this outer layer did we arrive outside the palace.
The palace is surrounded by the inner city, which is mostly composed of major government offices of the six ministries and four departments, as well as many residential houses.
The residents here are definitely not ordinary people. They range from retired first-rank officials to fifth-rank minor officials in the court, as well as royal relatives and so on.
It can be seen what kind of status the officials who can live in the inner city have.
After crossing the inner river, you will reach the outer city, which is relatively more prosperous and is where people usually like to come for shopping.
The people living there are a mixed crowd, with all kinds of people.
There are even more people further out.
The suburbs of Beijing are equally prosperous, and it is not an exaggeration to call it a small town.
This is the capital city.
The prosperous, bustling and extremely crowded capital city.
The common people and all the civil and military officials want to stay here.
But in this era of top scholars, this has been achieved.
While Ji Yuan was sleeping, the Fifth Prince's Mansion in the inner city of the capital was not having such an easy time.
After returning from the palace, the Fifth Prince heard that the people from the Cuju team knew the top scorer of this year's exam, so he immediately asked someone to invite the top scorer over.
Unexpectedly, the top scholar was driven away by his own people.
What's the five-day limit and you have to leave?
What kind of idiot could do this!
This matter must have spread, and I wonder how many people will laugh at him!
It’s really infuriating to see a good person slip away!
How dare that scoundrel call himself Boss Zhang?
He is the boss, who am I?
"Since the Cuju team is gone, there is no point in having him."
"Besides, my father and mother have told me to calm down and not send these things to me anymore."
"All these people, get out of here!"
The Fifth Prince is twenty-six years old this year, and is usually a leisurely prince.
But at the beginning of this year, the Crown Prince displeased his father, so he summoned him to the palace to talk and asked him to calm down and do his job well.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will be assigned an actual official position.
In this case, he must work hard.
The same reason applies to not playing Cuju during this period.
Although it's a bit of a pity, his mother is right. Instead of playing football, he would rather be busy with official duties.
It would be better to take this opportunity to disperse the people below.
When the news came out, Boss Zhang was dumbfounded.
Originally, they just took over the house he helped to manage, but now they are kicking him out?!
When he heard that the people who were helping the Fifth Prince find singing and dancing prostitutes were also driven away, Boss Zhang immediately sat up straight and said, "Quick, pack up and run."
ah?
Why?
Boss Zhang's younger brother was still confused, but he was already packing up his gold and silver.
Over the years, I have gained a lot of benefits from working for the Fifth Prince.
His position is not the most lucrative one. Only those who find singing and dancing prostitutes for the Fifth Prince make money.
Now his move not only ruined his own business, but also cut off other people's livelihoods.
Stealing someone’s money is like killing their parents!
Those people will definitely hate him to death.
Take advantage of the opportunity and run away.
My legs felt weak and I immediately went to pack up my things.
Unfortunately, it was too late for them to pack up their things.
But at night they were severely beaten by the Fifth Prince's other followers, and most of their gold and silver that they had accumulated over the years were taken away.
Boss Zhang's face was bruised and he couldn't help but ask, "How did it come to this?"
Perhaps, this outcome was already doomed when he came up with the bad idea of asking the Wuying people who had passed the military examination to come and play football.
What else was said at that time.
What's so good about taking the military examination? What's so good about being a government official?
It’s better to be a dog for the Fifth Prince!
Since you think of yourself as a dog, it is only natural that others do not respect you.
Wu Ying, Liu Jun and Wu Renhao, who were harmed by his so-called "recommendation", were sleeping soundly at this moment.
In a few days, they will officially start their duties.
Isn't it better to go on patrol than to entertain people?
This was the most sound sleep the three of them had had since arriving in the capital.
With this year's imperial examination coming to an end.
Many family letters from Jinshi.
As well as the documents from the Ministry of Rites praising the local schools and the names dug up by the Ministry of Personnel in this matter, they were sent by express horses to the twenty-five prefectures of Tianqi State.
The palace examination results were announced on April 30th.
In the afternoon, everyone's letters had been sent out.
The era is no surprise either.
While he was still resting and tidying up his house in the capital, the letter was finally delivered to the Jianmeng Mansion School.
On the sixth day of May, the weather was clear and cloudless.
Dr. Yin received the fourth letter from Ji Yuan.
The first letter was from Ji Yuan just after he arrived in the capital to report his safety.
The second letter was saying that he felt there were some problems with his performance in the examination and that he would probably fail.
The third letter was a good news: he got first place in the examination! Thank you Dr. Yin for your guidance.
And this last letter, to be exact, is two letters.
One letter was given to Dr. Yin, and the other was given to the provincial school administrator.
The letter to the provincial school's academician was more polite and official, basically expressing gratitude for the school's teaching, help, and the academician's kindness.
Dr. Yin's letter is very different.
Another thick letter.
But there is one thing in common between the two.
That's all good news.
Ji Yuan was selected as the top scholar.
He got six first place in the imperial examination and is the top scorer in this exam!
The top scholar who is less than fifteen years old!
I'm almost getting calluses from saying these things.
But after everyone knows Ji Yuan’s achievements, they will definitely repeat it.
Will definitely repeat it.
Otherwise, otherwise I can’t express the excitement in my heart!
"Number one scholar, Ji Yuan is the number one scholar."
"He is now Ji Liuyuan."
After Dr. Yin finished speaking, the entire prefectural research department was in an uproar.
The last time the academician received a letter from the Research and Study Office, he was able to remain calm.
This time he almost trotted all the way and hugged Dr. Yin tightly: "Ji Yuan is the top scholar! He is the top scholar!"
"Haha! We built the Mengfu Academy! We produced a top scholar! No. 1 in the country! He even ranked first in the country twice!"
The imperial examination was already ranked first in the country.
The top scorer is the best among the best!
And this time, Ji Yuan also wrote him a letter!
Ha ha ha ha!
Letter from the top scholar!
He can become a family heirloom in the future!
The teachers in the Research and Study Department have all experienced the imperial examination, and they know very well how difficult it is.
It is not easy to become the top scholar.
The scene of myself taking the exam even appeared in my eyes.
At that time they also toured the Imperial Street, and the top scholar of that time was also in front.
Unexpectedly, the person in the front now is their student.
This feeling is really unusual.
If the teachers are so excited.
The students at the Fuxue School were even more different.
People who know Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh that if it was Ji Yuan, it seemed very normal.
Those who don’t know him keep asking what kind of person Ji Yuan is.
Is it really that powerful?
Among them, Cai Fenglan and Li Jin, who have already returned to school, were asked the most questions.
The two of them are good friends of Ji Yuan, and now they are both studying in the first class of the prefectural school. They looked at each other and couldn't help but say, "Ji Yuan really passed the exam."
"Cai Fenglan, Li Jin, letters from both of you!"
A letter at this time?!
Someone came over to take a look.
The handwriting on the cover of the letter was excellent.
Like the era?!
It was indeed written by Ji Yuan.
Since I am writing letters to my relatives, friends and teachers, how could I leave them out?
The letter also talked about the situation of the provincial examination and the palace examination, and encouraged them to meet in the capital in three years.
A letter from the top scholar.
Cai Fenglan supported Xixiong and pretended not to care about the looks of the people around him.
In fact, I was extremely happy.
Li Jin is similar.
But it’s not surprising that Ji Yuan wrote to them.
Ji Yuan is not the kind of person who flatters the powerful and looks down on the weak.
But this letter was still a great encouragement to them.
They must pass the next provincial examination and must go find Ji Yuan!
The entire city of Jianmeng Prefecture was in an uproar over this matter.
Naturally, the people on the First Street in East City also heard the news.
Zhou's Bookstore, which was on good terms with Ji Yuan, was eager to put up a sign to announce its relationship with the top scholar.
But the Zhou family still held back.
Even if they held back, the few books that Ji Yuan had copied as Mr. Runbi were sold out again.
Countless people want to see the top scholar's calligraphy.
Articles about the era were also sold out.
There’s nothing we can do, this is the top scholar.
It is the highest position in the hearts of all readers.
It is normal for Ji Yuan to be sought after.
The eldest son of the Zhou family thought of Ji Yuan, and then remembered that fortunately his family was engaged to Ji Yuan’s good friend Cai Fenglan.
The location of the Meng Mansion will be more stable in the future.
The good news spread all the way to Zhengrong County.
If it is said that the construction of Mengfu City was an act of ecstasy.
Countless households in Zhengrong County even set off firecrackers to celebrate, and even the county school was no exception.
Teacher Cheng looked at the letters sent by Ji Yuan, and even the letters from his cousin, Mr. Cheng from the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Personnel discussing transfers.
Teacher Cheng directly dismantled the one of Jiyuan first.
Even though he knew that the last two letters were meant to get him promoted.
But let’s watch the Epoch Times first.
After knowing that Ji Yuan had ranked first in the imperial examination and first in the country, Teacher Cheng knew that Ji Yuan had secured a place as a Jinshi, at least in the second class.
Maybe even first-class.
But now I opened the letter and took a look.
Number one scholar.
This still made Teacher Cheng a little unsteady.
Instructor Guo, Dr. Luo, and Master Fang who came over all received the good news from Ji Yuan.
It would be fine if Ji Yuan only wrote one letter.
But these are his teachers, so he must spend more time on them.
They all stared at the letter.
Not only did their students pass the imperial examination and become juren once and jinshi once, they even became the top scorer once.
Dr. Luo even found a way for Ji Yuan, thinking that if he failed the exam, he could study at the Imperial College.
His former colleague who worked at the Imperial College even rejected him in a letter, saying that only rich or noble people could go to the Imperial College, and there was nothing he could do about it.
There was a hint of disdain in his tone, as if he was wondering if Dr. Luo was just daydreaming.
Dr. Luo thought at the time that, as expected, people forget about you when you leave, and as a juren, he really had no qualifications to recommend someone.
Now what?!
Now his students don’t even have to recommend themselves!
He directly won the top prize!
Ha ha ha ha!
Number one scholar!
He will definitely write a letter in response!
In fact, the teacher from the Imperial College who wrote back to Dr. Luo, had just mocked Mr. Luo in his heart a few days when he heard that the first place in this year's examination was Ji Yuan.
The name seemed familiar, but he didn't take it seriously.
When the name of the top scholar was announced again, the teacher of the Imperial College dug out Mr. Luo's letters and could not help but sigh in regret.
It turns out that the person recommended by Mr. Luo was Ji Yuan!
Mr. Luo was afraid that Ji Yuan would not pass the imperial examination, so he found a way out for his student!
If he had been more considerate at that time, if he had asked more about Ji Yuan's situation.
Doesn't that mean he is on good terms with the top scholar? !
This number one scholar was given a courtesy name by the emperor, and he is a young number one scholar that the emperor values very much!
Is there any need to talk about their future prospects? !
Isn't he better than him, the teacher of the Imperial Academy? !
What a pity, it's too late to say anything now.
The only person who felt refreshed was Dr. Luo.
Students in Zhengrong County were even more shocked.
Ji Yuan's good friends Li Ting and Qian Fei, two scholars, pinched themselves at the same time.
ah?
Is this true?
Are you kidding?
Ji Yuan passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer!
Li Ting even said: "We were admitted to the county school together."
That was only five or six years ago.
Passing the imperial examination and becoming a scholar was considered a good achievement in the village, and even in the county.
But what about the era?
I went to the provincial school and then to the capital.
Pass the exam and get the top score.
Li Ting did not feel jealous because he knew Ji Yuan's abilities.
And he couldn't help but ask, "Are we friends of the top scholar?"
Naturally, they both also received Ji Yuan's letter.
This is definitely not Ji Yuan showing off.
Instead, it was a letter of good news from the number one scholar, which not only represented joy, but also Ji Yuan's affirmation of their relationship.
If he wasn't a true friend and a true teacher, how could there be the good news of becoming the top scorer?
Looking at everyone's envious expressions, you can tell that the letter that Ji Yuan took the trouble to write was absolutely correct.
Not everyone has this.
How could anyone who is not truly trusted by the top scholar be recognized by him?
Ji Yuan’s friends may just be envied by everyone.
However, the teachers of the top scorers were all different.
In Anji Village, since the beginning of this spring, Master Zhao no longer opened a private school, and the original private school building was rented to a scholar who moved in.
This scholar was in his thirties or forties and had no hope of passing the imperial examination, so he wanted to become a tutor.
After knowing that Master Zhao was no longer working in Anji Village, he rented this place, taking over Master Zhao's place, and even taking over Master Zhao's students.
Therefore, the new master was very polite to Master Zhao.
Now, I admire Master Zhao even more.
What's wrong with being a tutor? As a tutor, you can even teach top students!
Mr. Zhao's family is still in mourning. His old mother managed to hold on until the New Year, but finally passed away.
Fortunately, with the ginseng that Ji Yuan brought and the five hundred taels of silver he left behind, the old mother was able to celebrate another New Year.
His family also took advantage of the New Year to arrange a wedding for their widowed daughter-in-law.
In a short period of time, all the weddings and funerals were completed, and Master Zhao decided to stop running the private school.
In addition, he received dividends from the village, as well as money from renting out the private school, not to mention the money left by the students, and he even hired someone to take care of his family.
So Mr. Zhao has been resting since the New Year. When he has nothing to do, he takes a walk around the village, and he actually feels better.
This leisurely life continued until Ji Yuan passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer, and the news spread to Anji Village.
Master Zhao must have received a letter when his student passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer. He, Dahai and Xiaohe were very happy for a long time.
Then, his house was surrounded.
All the educated families in the county were waiting in front of his door to study.
They all say the same thing.
"Master Zhao, are you still accepting students?"
"My son is five years old and is about to start learning. I would like to ask you to teach him."
"Please teach my students. Please come and live in the county town. If it's not convenient, our whole family can move here."
"Please ask the gentleman to come out of the mountain."
Master Zhao was annoyed by the noise, and looking at the various gifts all over the yard, he asked them to leave.
He has rested!
Why are you still here!
He has closed his private school!
But these people have identified Master Zhao.
What?
Master Zhao is just an old scholar. If you want enlightenment, you can find someone more capable.
Isn't this a joke?
Who is more powerful than Master Zhao?
He is the mentor of the top scholar!
The people in Anji Village were dumbfounded.
Number one scholar.
They have only heard of it in operas.
She wore a beautiful red dress, rode a tall horse, and was valued by the emperor.
How can a top scholar come out of such a small place like theirs?
The world of Ji Yuan seemed beyond their imagination.
An Dahai was sneaking around at the moment. He held the Jiyuan letter in his hand and coaxed Xiao Huang: "We can't just wander around the village today. We have to go home quickly."
"If those people knew that you were Ji Yuan's bull, they would definitely rub you bald."
Xiao Huang is usually the freest cow in Anji Village. He can go wherever he wants, do whatever he wants, and go back to Dahai's house at night. Sometimes he even goes directly back to Jiyuan's house.
But it is not possible recently. Do you dare to steal Xiao Huang? It is unlikely because people come and go in Anji Village and someone will see it.
And Xiao Huang doesn't go to remote places.
Furthermore, stealing a cow is a serious crime, let alone the cow of a person who has martial arts skills.
They don’t dare to steal, but they dare to touch.
It’s okay to touch it once or twice, but if you touch it too many times, I’m afraid Xiao Huang won’t be able to bear it.
This concern about the sea is necessary.
Those parents who wanted Master Zhao to be their tutor really wanted to touch the cows raised by Ji Yuan and try their luck.
The entire Anji Village was in a state of confusion.
How can this happen?
At the same time, I also feel honored.
Their Anji Village can even be called the No. 1 Village in the future.
Who made them produce a top scholar!
All teachers are like this.
There were also many people standing in front of Dr. Luo's house.
The county school is already very popular, and now many children from wealthy families want to study there.
Teacher Cheng felt helpless when faced with the transfer order.
He is going to be transferred.
He went to Fujian to be an instructor in a provincial school.
Being a teacher in Zhengrong County is almost an official position of the eighth rank, and being an instructor is the seventh rank.
He also ascended with the light of the era.
The other party even said that the instructor over there would retire in two years.
They wanted Instructor Cheng to go there so that he could take over as the instructor in charge.
Afraid that Teacher Cheng would think they were just empty promises, he even put his own seal on it, meaning that he would give an absolute guarantee.
The instructor in charge of the seal was assigned to Dr. Yin after he passed the imperial examination.
Now that he has taught a top-ranked student, he can do it.
If you say it’s not because of Jiyuan’s influence, who would believe it?
But getting a promotion is always a good thing.
Magistrate Nie in the yamen was also transferred.
He has done a good job in Zhengrong County and has trained many talents. Both he and Lord Lin will benefit from it.
The energy brought by the top scholar cannot be fully described in one word.
From the capital to the countryside.
The fifteen-year-old top scholar not only changed his own life, but also changed the fate of countless people.
These people really deserve to change their destiny.
Master Zhao deserves it, Dr. Luo deserves it, Master Fang deserves it, and Teacher Cheng deserves it even more.
There is no need to talk about those farther away.
These people were kind to Ji Yuan and perhaps never thought about giving back.
But everything that is needed will be there.
Because they deserve it.
While everyone in the Jianmeng Mansion was excited about this matter, inside the capital, Ji Yuan was cleaning the last yard.
On the first day of moving in, May 2nd, we did a simple cleaning and were finally able to move in.
It wasn't until the ninth day of May that I finally cleaned the house inside and out.
No matter what people say outside, they still have to live their lives.
Six grown men, plus servants, managed to clean the house and hired someone to do some repairs.
Within a few days, the house, which had been uninhabited for many years, was cleaned up very neatly.
This is where they will live from now on.
I will live here at least until the end of the year.
Ji Yuan received replies from everyone one after another, and it took him some time to read the letters every day.
His study has just been furnished.
There is also a place to put the books written over the years.
I chose a sturdy desk on purpose, with more than a dozen letters and dozens of invitations on it.
The letters were sent by relatives and friends.
The invitations were invitations to various poetry gatherings, poetry societies, and even flower shows in the capital.
Now that it is summer, there are even people calling to enjoy the lotus.
Ji Yuan had no choice but to decline them one by one, saying that he was still settling down and was too busy recently.
Most people can understand.
Ji Liuyuan is now a sixth-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy.
Although I won't officially start work until May 16th, I have a lot to do recently, including making official uniforms and moving into the imperial residence.
Many households are still very patient.
Ji Liuyuan won’t run away, so are you still afraid that you won’t be able to catch him in the future?
At the home of the Minister of Rites, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Minister was still comforting her daughter: "It's just a flower viewing party, lotus in summer and chrysanthemum in autumn, we should always invite him to come."
The Shangshu's granddaughter nodded, and when she thought of the appearance of the top scholar that day, she suppressed her shyness.
Such scenes occur in many portal homes.
Ji Yuan knew nothing about this.
The house is finally tidy today.
He is ready to show off his cooking skills.
Speaking of which, it has been a long time since I cooked, let alone made snacks.
Now that we have moved into a new house, let him heat up the stove himself!
On the first day after the new house was cleaned up, Ji Yuan cooked a meal himself.
It was probably because after arriving at the provincial school, Ji Yuan had hardly ever cooked. Even Monk Bai, who had known him the longest, was a little surprised.
After tasting the food that Ji Yuan had cooked, he couldn't help but ask, "Does a genius have to be a genius no matter what he does?"
Let’s not talk for the rest of the time, just eat!
If you don't eat now, the food will be gone.
After dinner, we also tasted the desserts made there.
It is an ice cream that is perfect for summer. It is made with yogurt and is icy and cool, very comfortable.
While eating, Ji Yuan suddenly smelled the scent of another kind of snack.
Egg tart?
It wasn't him who did it.
There can't be other time travelers in this world?
Ji Yuan sat up directly.
Suddenly I thought of my poems.
My goodness, he is going to lose all his face.
Fortunately, Ji Yuan’s doubts were quickly resolved.
Because he met someone he knew nearby.
Even people from Zhengrong County.
Qian Fei's family in Zhengrong County once hired a cook from Beijing. She cooked pretty well and the snacks were delicious too.
When Ji Yuan left the county school and went to the provincial school, he gave the recipe for making snacks to the cook and asked her to make some snacks and give them to Master Fang when she had nothing to do.
These prescriptions of his can be considered as rewards.
The other party thanked him profusely. Compared with making some snacks for the teacher, this recipe was obviously more important.
It's just that some years ago, her husband's family had some matters to attend to, so she returned to the capital. Before leaving, she specially taught others that they must not stop providing snacks to Master Fang.
Ji Yuan had heard these things from Master Fang and Qian Fei.
But the matter was said and Ji Yuan didn't expect to meet him again in the capital.
The cook was probably in her thirties or forties, and looked quite weathered, perhaps because of what she had been through.
But her eyes were calm, so she must be doing well.
The cook was surprised and asked, "Is it Yuan Ge'er?"
After that, he quickly said, "No, it's the top scholar. People in the capital are saying that the Jian Meng Mansion's Ji Yuan won the top scholar. I thought it couldn't be you, right?"
When they were in Zhengrong County, Ji Yuan and Li Ting often went to Qian Fei's house for meals and became familiar with the cook.
The cook told her own experience. She went to such a far place to work and earn money in order to pay for her child's medical treatment.
During this period, her parents-in-law took care of the child. Relying on the money she sent and the money her husband earned from working, everyone was able to get by in the suburbs of Beijing.
However, the child's illness got better day by day, but the mother-in-law became ill from exhaustion, so she was called back from Jianmeng Mansion.
At that time, the cook resigned, and Qian Fei explained to Mr. Fang why someone else was asked to make snacks.
After Master Fang and Instructor Cheng heard about this, they gave the cook some extra money.
Cheng Jiaoyu also said: "I have a distant niece who also likes to eat dim sum. I will write her a letter and she can go to my cousin's house to work."
Teacher Cheng introduced the cook to his cousin's family without any burden.
Although he is a fifth-rank official, he does need a lot of people to help him in the capital.
His family definitely needs a cook who is so good at making snacks.
"So that's what happened." Ji Yuan knew the whole story and also saw the house where the cook lived.
The house was indeed very close to his place and looked slightly bigger than his. It was estimated that the family's conditions were also quite good.
It turns out there was no second time traveler.
This egg tart went through many twists and turns and finally arrived in the capital.
Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh at the ingenuity of fate.
But on second thought, it wasn't such a coincidence, since this was the person recommended by Teacher Cheng.
According to Teacher Cheng's personality, he would definitely help when he heard about the cook's family difficulties.
Ji Yuan asked again: "How are your children and elders doing? Do they still need help?"
"My mother-in-law passed away last year, but the child is getting better." The cook sighed, "Fortunately, the current master's family is nice, and life is much easier. I really want to thank you for the recipe you taught me. The young lady of the master's family likes it very much and often gives me money as a reward."
Ji Yuan smiled but didn't say anything else.
It would be great if he could use the prescription to exchange for a better life. How could he have any objection to it?
Meeting an old friend in a foreign land.
It's also fate.
Ji Yuan had just taken the official uniform prepared by the Ministry of Rites, the official seal, and the identity certificate with the emperor's seal, and was about to go home.
The cook over there also had to hurry up to cook, so we said goodbye.
When Ji Yuan returned to his residence, Monk Bai and the others had already arrived home and were looking at the documents in everyone's hands.
The Jinshi candidates are divided into three classes.
It is certain that all the Yijia are working in the Hanlin Academy.
The second and third classes will be distributed to various departments in the capital.
Among them are the Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of War, Ministry of Punishment, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Censorate, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Dali Temple, etc., and everyone is divided according to their ranking.
Make sure every department has "interns", and the number of points depends on the requirements of each department.
Ji Yuan knew where he was going.
Monk Bai and Old Gao only found out where they were assigned after they received the documents.
As they were talking, Dong Kang, who lived nearby, also came, with his own documents in his hands.
Dong Kang ranked third in the second class, and he was directly assigned to the Ministry of Rites to observe government affairs.
Monk Bai was ranked 30th in the second class and was assigned to the Ministry of Justice.
Gao Lao, No. 35, Class 42, was also assigned to the Ministry of Rites according to the order.
They are about to take up posts in various ministries!
Dong Kang also said: "I heard that you will work in various departments for a few months first, and then there will be an assessment in July."
Is there any assessment?
Ji Yuan asked, "What's the test?"
Didn’t you say it’s over?
“It’s none of your business!”
"It's our business as the second and third place Jinshi!"
"In July, except for the top 100, the other Jinshi will have an examination to select Shujishi. If we pass the examination, we can also enter the Hanlin Academy!"
Now that the imperial examinations are over, it’s all over for the top three in the first class.
But for the rest, in addition to observing politics, they also need to be assessed.
Only after passing this exam can you enter the Hanlin Academy.
What to do in Hanlin Academy?
When Ji Yuan and his men!
No wonder Dong Kang said it had nothing to do with Ji Yuan. Ji Yuan had already secured a place in the Hanlin Academy, and maybe he would even be their examiner.
As for the rest of us, we still have to work hard.
Ji Yuan had a face full of question marks.
he?
Let him be the examiner of his peers?
Isn't this a bit outrageous?
However, the first job that Ji Yuan took over in the Hanlin Academy was even more different.
The people of Jiyuan are still at home, as they were scheduled to officially take up their duties on May 16th.
But on May 12, someone from the Hanlin Academy came ahead of schedule and gave him his first assignment since taking office.
Ji Yuan looked at the document and confirmed it again.
he?
Go to the Imperial College and give lectures?
Just him?
God knows, Dr. Luo wanted him to study at the Imperial College a few days ago!
Why did you suddenly become a lecturer?
If I can’t be your student, then I can be your teacher?
A colleague from the Hanlin Academy was very busy, so he came over to deliver the paperwork and patted Ji Yuan on the shoulder: "You are Ji Liuyuan, what's wrong with giving a lecture?"
"The runner-up and third-place winners will all go, so naturally you should go too."
"You must speak nicely and don't embarrass our Hanlin Academy."
This is considered a tradition of the Imperial College, where the newly crowned top scholar would be invited to give lectures.
The seats will surely be full by then, with countless students waiting to listen.
After all, Jiyuan's status as the top scholar is what students all over the world desire.
It is only natural to invite him to go.
Not everyone can have this kind of motivation.
I think Xie Bangyan and Song Tanhua must be feeling very upset.
They are not qualified to give lectures at the Imperial College, and can only serve as Ji Liuyuan's foil and companion!
But no matter how dissatisfied they were, there was nothing they could do.
This is the honor that belongs only to the top scholar.
Among the new scholars, only the top scorer is qualified to make everyone in the Imperial College wait for him to come over.
Ji Yuan was helpless and patted his clothes: "Okay, I obey your command."
"Prepare in the next few days. Many students will ask you for advice." As he said this, his colleague laughed and said, "When you come back from the Imperial College, we will talk again. We will work together in the future."
Ji Yuan saw off his colleagues who were in a hurry. It seemed that the Hanlin Academy was very busy?
This was Ji Liuyuan’s first job after becoming an official.
Go to the Imperial College in Beijing to give lectures!
What should I do? I suddenly feel a little nervous?
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