The sky is gray and the rain has been falling since last night. At this time, it becomes urgent and gradually becomes a torrential downpour.
Outside the thick and heavy building, two figures were illuminated by candlelight in the dark hallway.
Xiao He, how is Father feeling today? "This is Ye Zifan, who was summoned by his father.
Second Master, the old master is in a good mood and doesn't think too much about matters concerning the children of the clan
That's good, I understand now
In response to the same hint as before, Ye Zifan's response was somewhat bitter.
This woman's status is a bit aloof and she won't reveal too much, but as the owner of the second house, she has her own sources of information and is generally aware of this matter.
In the third round of the palace examination, with the same background as a jinshi, one only needs to step towards the door and break through the barrier between the Tao and the Dharma to truly achieve enlightenment.
Such adults are only a line away from achieving eternal life, even though this line is the difference between heaven and earth.
However, according to the customs of the imperial court, the top scholar, second place scholar, and explorer are all personally granted the title of Dao and have the opportunity to enter the ranks of the three Dao Lords.
The second ranked jinshi can choose to study under the Emperor or other immortal sects.
Although the three lists were basically unable to achieve longevity, they were all key officials of the imperial court. In the future, they had a good chance of being appointed as prime ministers and appointed as county magistrates in this small county. They were just going through the motions, waiting for Lao Ming Fu to retire and immediately become officials.
Such a character, whose father was once a successful candidate, may be able to maintain a little bit of face, while I am just a scholar, how can I violate it?
After a lot of hard work and planning, it's hard to say that it will come to nothing.
It's just a poem, I'm really unwilling, "Ye Zifan thought as he stepped forward.
Ye Qing turned back to her yard and a gust of wind hit her face. The autumn rain made her feel cold. She squinted her eyes and saw that the entire Ye village was shrouded in the autumn rain, hazy and hazy. She couldn't help but say, "What a nice autumn rain
Following the road to the west and then north, passing through the corridor, there was not much rain hitting.
Arriving at the main hall, I saw that it was quiet and the window paper of the two rows of rooms was tightly covered, and I could hear the sound of people talking.
Not far from the corridor, there is a plant called Yiwen Lan. This branch splits into two branches and stretches out three feet, with buds. The autumn fragrance lingers on people, and they feel invigorated when they smell it. They reach out and caress it, lost in thought.
In ancient times, the Confucian Four Books and Five Classics imperial examinations lasted for thousands of years, and the identities of scholars were different. However, in this world, it is the Taoist scriptures that are well read, which not only contain knowledge but also can be transformed into practical strength.
A jinshi, even if he is a fellow jinshi, is a talent needed by the major sects of the Dao Sect, and also a friendly official in charge. Even if he is from a noble family, he must weigh his options and not offend anyone at will.
Hard work and preparation, not as good as someone's words, this feeling is not pleasant. I think Uncle has also experienced it deeply, right?
At this point, Ye Qing pressed the copper cup in her arms, stopping her desire to continue making wishes. Although she was currently without any way and couldn't see her luck, this wish must have consumed a lot.
And this time, although I obtained the qualification for the child test, this trick cannot be concealed. I'm afraid it has already offended my uncle and grandfather, so I need to be more careful.
Qi luck is not something I can control right now, but with clear goals and the ability to predict, I will one day surpass these geniuses
When I stopped watching and returned to my own yard, there was no one to stop me.
When we arrived at the courtyard, as usual, smoke was rising from the chimney behind the house, indicating that Qianqian was burning a fire inside.
Qianqian, I'm back, "Ye Qing closed the courtyard door and walked towards the house.
Qian Qian was cooking porridge and wanted to bring him some simple food. Hearing his voice, her eyes turned red. She ran out and rushed into Ye Qing's arms.
Young master
Ye Qing was startled and a little embarrassed. The girl's physical development was getting better and better, and her strong feeling was pressed against her arms, making him feel a strange sensation.
Don't get excited! "Ye Qing patted the girl's back and said. In her memories, she had never seen her so delicate, but then she suddenly realized.
No matter how she grows up later, she is now just a sixteen year old girl, constrained by her age and knowledge.
Under his comfort, Qianqian quickly regained consciousness, but couldn't take off her body. She blushed and changed the topic, "Young master, aren't you going to be grounded for three months
On that day, I was writing a poem in the deserted temple, and coincidentally, the county magistrate noticed my talent and summoned me. This is your young master, and I am exceptionally talented
This statement is shameless, but Qianqian strongly agrees. She couldn't help but nod and then asked, "What about the foot ban
After hearing this, Ye Qing gave a cold smile and said, "Actually, the ban on foot has not been officially lifted yet, but no one dares to keep me in the dormitory anymore. As long as I don't leave the mansion, nothing will happen
Oh... "Qianqian was a little confused. Although she was familiar with the Ye Mansion, she rarely went out and had no concept of the official position of county magistrate. She only said she was a high-ranking official and asked in a low voice," What about you taking the entrance exam for the Tongsheng exam, young master
There's nothing to worry about. With this person speaking, who will dare to stop me then? "Ye Qing paused for a moment, then continued," But there are still ten days left until the child test. I should focus on studying the classics and wait until that day is the best strategy
Seeing that Ye Qing had made up her mind, Qianqian put aside her thoughts and quietly lay in his arms.
Hey, aren't you worried at all? "Ye Qing pretended to be dissatisfied.
Worried, but the young master has never disappointed Qianqian with what he promised
That's right. "Ye Qing was speechless, looking at the eyes below with a hint of tenderness.
Outside the building
Father and son sat facing each other, and Ye Zifan's expression was melancholy. He looked at the window paper that was blown by the wind, and after a while, he listened to Ye Mengqiu ask, "Have you prepared the itinerary for this child test
In this regard, there is a special ethnic study bank, and my son only counted it yesterday. There are still 137851 taels of silver, which are recorded in every transaction. Even if it is one or two cents off the books, no one can use it without you! "Ye Zifan replied in response.
You are in charge of this silver, I am very reassured! "Ye Mengqiu sighed, looking at it from afar, and said," The autumn rain is really cold. After the rain, the weather will briefly warm up. You should pay for all the fees for the child's test
Yes
Also, as the weather gets cold, the tribe also needs to be inspected. For the poor and those who have run out of food, clothing should be provided to keep them warm and some food should be distributed
There are 1700 people in the tribe, some of whom were once poor, but they didn't have to go without food. They all have food to give out. The children (servants) in the tribe still have poverty and have to go without food. However, I have already made an account and prepared 100 pieces of cold clothes and 700 stones of food
You've done a good job. The clan is important, but we shouldn't neglect the importance of having children at home. Although there is suppression from the clan god, it's not a big deal to damage Yin virtue. The family fortune is accumulated bit by bit and cannot be wasted at will
Yes
There was nothing left to say. There was a moment of silence between the father and son. Seeing this, Ye Mengqiu let out a sigh in his heart and said, "Your fate is not good, so you have chosen to become a scholar. There is no way to continue. You have taken care of your own family affairs. I can see that you handle things fairly and seriously. Even if there is little favoritism, it is human nature. I see your grievances in my heart
At this point, although someone in their twenties still felt warm in their heart, Ye Zifan couldn't help but bend down and say, "Father... with your words, my son won't have any grievances anymore
At the end, there was a trembling sound in his voice. After a pause, he asked again, "Is that all? When my son goes back, he will delete Sheng'er's name
But there's no need... As for that adult, we can't help but show face. If Qing'er wants to take the children's exam, we can't stop her, so let's apply together
At this point, Ye Mengqiu finally gave a cold smile and said, "You've forgotten that this quota is not fixed. The emperor's reform can be used as a reference for all scholars and sons in the world. However, the luck of each ethnic group is limited, and in order to concentrate on a few offspring, this clan's internal list gradually emerged
And the government also needs to select based on the actual situation, with a balanced consideration, and cannot only select the offspring of one ethnic group, even if they are excellent, so there is a procedure for accepting this list in advance
Ye Zifan was taken aback and suddenly realized something.
The purpose of the imperial examination is to select a group of people with wisdom, character, and good fortune to cultivate the Dao. The competition is not only about literary talent, but also about the luck and fortune of various people. If you want to apply, no one will stop you. You only need to pay a ten wen handling fee, which is the will of the Red Emperor.
But whether to take you or not depends on your destiny and luck.
It is in this context that the family has to take the elite route, concentrating the limited resources or luck of the family on the best few offspring.
Take my golden pen and red paper! "Ye Mengqiu waved her hand and said.
Yes! "With a hint of Xiao He and his eyes, he answered outside. In a moment, a piece of red paper, accompanied by a golden pen, was respectfully handed over.
Ye Mengqiu paused for a moment, gazed at the candlelight seedling, calmed down, and then raised his pen. In a moment, four names were listed on it, and the last name was Ye Qing.
Three circles were drawn on the first, second, and third names, and only one circle was formed on the last name of Ye Qing. He stopped writing, looked at it, and nodded satisfactorily, saying, "Just follow this and report to the county. Do you understand
Understood! "Ye Zifan hurriedly responded, holding the red paper and respectfully retreating.
After leaving the building, he walked to his own yard on the west side. At this moment, the rain had cleared up and several children from different families were standing in a distance to pay their respects. They would usually go there solemnly and return their gifts. At this moment, he was in a good mood and smiled, nodding at them before entering.
Husband! "As soon as she entered, Ye Gu stepped forward and anxiously asked, indicating that she had also received the news.
Don't worry, take a closer look. "It was already an old couple, and Ye Zifan didn't hesitate to show her the red paper. Ye Gushi glanced at it and saw her son's name, sighing," Infinite Taoist Master
After calming down, he continued to look at the list and saw the name of Ye Qing in the fourth place below. He was stunned for a moment before carefully asking, "Didn't that mean the Ye tribe only has three spots
Three is a common practice, the county magistrate spoke up, and four is not impossible either. "Seeing his wife still frowning, Ye Zifan pointed at a piece of paper and said," You watch carefully
Upon closer inspection, Ye Gu realized that the circles were different. If he had any understanding, he asked, "Is this
Hmph, it's the luck assigned within the clan this time. Father said that the words of that adult cannot be ignored. If Qing'er wants to take the children's exam, we cannot stop him. The luck within this clan cannot be denied at all. However, since Ye Qing is forced to take the exam, he has the ability to maintain himself. Therefore, the division of one tenth within the clan this time is probably enough
Speaking of which, Ye Zifan sneered coldly.
How foolish Ye Qing is! He must have offended his father now!