Speaking of the origin of the child prodigy test, we have to go back to the previous dynasty. At that time, the world was still uncertain, and Emperor Taizu was just a rebel leader who raised a pole. Unfortunately, he was besieged by the army of the previous dynasty in a battle. The son of a manu stepped forward and lied to the outside world that he was the son of Emperor Taizu, and used the trick of diverting the tiger away from the mountain to lure the pursuers away.
Emperor Taizu fled to Yumen Pass overnight, and when he came back to rescue Xiao Engong with his full force, Xiao Engong had already died heroically.
That year, Xiao Engong was twelve years old.
To commemorate him, Emperor Taizu set up a prodigy test every three years after he unified the country. The age at the time of his death was used as the upper limit. Wisdom" word.
"Since the child prodigy trial was opened, it has indeed selected a lot of talents for the imperial court. For example, the Prime Minister of the Daliang Dynasty, His Royal Highness King Yin, and General Duo Luo are all at the top of the prodigy trial in the past dynasties." The old scholar said, revealing A look of reverence.
Qiao Wei muttered: "So this dynasty is called the Liang Dynasty..."
"What did you say, Little Qiao?" The old scholar didn't hear clearly.
Qiao Wei's eyes flashed, and she said with a smile: "I said...you just talked about so many people, who is the best?"
The old scholar stroked his beard and said: "In terms of talent, it should belong to the Prime Minister. He knows a thousand characters at the age of one, recites a hundred poems at the age of three, understands the past and the present at the age of five, and tops the list at the age of seven. The languages of various countries are really the well-deserved number one child prodigy in the Liang Dynasty."
"My God, it's so powerful!" Qiao Wei was stunned.
The old scholar said: "Otherwise, why did he become the prime minister at such a young age? But I don't think Jing Yun is bad. I taught him some Sanskrit a few days ago, and he learned all of them. I still like Jing Yun very much." If you are confident, not to mention the top ten, the top 100 will definitely be fine.”
Qiao Wei's eyeballs moved: "Is there any silver reward for the top 100?"
"Only in the top ten."
Qiao Wei turned her head to look at Jing Yun, and said very seriously: "Beyond the top ten are shameful."
Jing Yun nodded blankly.
The old scholar: "..."
The next day, Qiao Wei took her children to Beijing to sign up, and Cuiyun's younger brother, Asheng, went with her.
Although Ah Sheng didn't pass the exam, he was the only ten-year-old boy in ten miles and eight towns. The Zhao family still placed high hopes on him. He was under a lot of pressure, and his body trembled a little while sitting in the carriage.
Qiao Wei patted him on the shoulder: "Just sign up, don't be too nervous."
"Yeah." Ah Sheng nodded, and squeezed his hands tightly, not to make himself look so nervous.
In comparison, Jing Yun seemed much calmer, he should eat, sleep, and tease Xiaobai.
This is the second time for Qiao Wei to set foot in the capital. I don't know if it's because of the child prodigy's trial. It's actually much more lively than those days during the Chinese New Year. The streets are full of traffic, shops are lined up, and pedestrians are constantly flowing. The voices of hawkers and shopkeepers can be heard in one's ears. Refreshed.
Wang Shu lifted the curtain of the car: "Wow! The capital is so big! There are so many people!"
The last time they came to Beijing, both of them were sick, and they couldn't care less about admiring the local customs and customs here. Now they are alive and kicking, so it's natural to see everything new.
Qiao Wei found out that the nearest registration point is on Chang'an Avenue, not far from Luo Yongnian's iron shop. If it ends early, she can still go and see Luo Yongnian.
Chang'an Street was overcrowded, and horse-drawn carriages couldn't get in. Chen Dadao was not in town today, and the driver was a brother named Xiao Wu, who was new to the gang.
Qiao Wei asked Xiaowu to park the carriage in the alley, while she walked over with the three children.
The registration point is outside a study, and the line is full of people at this time, but there are officers and soldiers in charge, so it is orderly.
Qiao Wei first went to the registration table to get a pair of cards, and when she got the second and third cards, the officer became impatient: "What's going on? Didn't I give it to you?"
Qiao Wei touched Jing Yun's little head: "The little ones also participate."
The officer looked at the twins who were not even as high as the table, and said with a sneer: "...you think it's a joke?"
Jing Yun and Wang Shu blinked their eyes and looked at their mother.
Qiao Wei said indifferently: "Is there a rule that the minimum age should not be younger?"
"..."
No.
"Did you say that female dolls can't participate?"
"..."
nor.
But... it's unreasonable, who asked the girl doll to do this? And these two children look only five years old, right? He's from the countryside again, it's fine if he comes from a famous family, maybe he can read a few words, a country boy—
It doesn't matter, it's money anyway!
"One tael of silver per person." The officer threw the pair of cards to Qiao Wei.
With heartache, Qiao Wei took out three liang of silver and handed it to the official.
The officer pointed to the long queue on the right: "Go to line up over there and arrange the examination room."
Qiao Wei glanced at it briefly, there were no fewer than a hundred people, and it might take until the afternoon: "Are you hungry?"
Jing Yun and A Sheng resisted saying nothing, Wang Shu and Xiao Bai nodded in unison!
Qiao Wei smiled: "Then eat first, and wait in line later." Anyway, I got a pair of cards today, so I will definitely be able to line up.
Qiao Wei took the children to look for Xiao Wu, and as soon as she walked to the street, she saw the crowd around them retreat like a tide!
The sound of horseshoes came from far and near, and the man on the horse waved the whip in his hand, driving the people on the street to both sides.
Qiao Wei was wondering what was going on, when she saw a group of officers and soldiers approaching in a mighty manner holding "avoid" signs.
Behind the officers and soldiers is a vermilion carriage with four horses, a gold-plated roof, and jade bead curtains. The sun shines on it, radiant and luxurious.
"It's the guard of honor of Prince Yin!"
Someone in the crowd let out a howl, and everyone started to commotion. They rushed to look at the carriage. In the crowd, a seven or eight-year-old boy fell out of the crowd and onto the street!
Seeing that the man who opened the way was about to step on the child with a horse's hoof, Qiao Wei handed the two children to A Sheng, rushed over to hug the boy, and rolled to the opposite street!
The horse's hooves stepped into the air, and the man on the horseback didn't even look at the two of them, and left in a hurry!
How could there be such a person? Almost trampled a child to death, and didn't even get off the horse to see the situation
To be able to develop such a slave, it seems that the master is not a good thing!
Guards of honor passed by, and when the carriage drove past Qiao Wei, an ingot of gold was suddenly thrown from the curtain of the carriage and landed at Qiao Wei's feet.
Qiao Wei's eyes turned cold, and she kicked the gold back into the carriage! There was a bang in the car, as if something was broken.
The accompanying guards immediately drew their swords!
The eunuch Liu in the car lifted the curtain and took a look. He had only come to the prince three years ago. She had never seen the woman before, but he recognized the child: "My lord, that child is a young lady from the Enbo Mansion." son."
King Yin made a gesture indifferently.
Eunuch Liu said to the guard: "Forget it!"
The guard put away the sword.
Qiao Wei glanced at the other party coldly, and wiped off the dust on the child: "Little guy, are you okay?"
King Yin's eyes paused, the voice—