The sweet-scented osmanthus in August is also the time to release the list.
The business at Lanyuexuan is still orderly and prosperous, and the decoration project of the two restaurants is coming to an end. The cooperation between Qiaoshou Zhang and Boss Hu fully expresses Xue Poye's creativity.
Because of the release of the list, Xue Poye was dragged by You Shaoqing to the government school to read the list.
The Fuxue compound is not too far away from the Hangzhou government office. Not far in front of the tall vermilion wall is a huge board, made of smooth marble, about two meters high, and the admission yellow board that determines the future of students is posted. On the list board made of marble, several soldiers with sabers stood in front of the list, and the students were even more crowded, gathering in front of the government school compound to see if their names were on the yellow list.
This time, although there were thousands of candidates taking the exam, less than a hundred students finally appeared on the yellow list, and those who were on the list were equivalent to taking the first step in their official career.
Perhaps because of the small number of admitted students, only one out of ten, everyone is very nervous. Under such circumstances, although there are huge crowds of students looking at the rankings, their voices are not loud.
"I got it! I got it!"
Occasionally, I think of the extremely excited screams from the crowded crowd, hoarse, extremely excited, dancing and dancing like crazy, but not many people show blame, some are just envious and jealous.
As time went by, the students who didn't find their names on the list looked slumped and dejected. Some even fell to their knees immediately, hitting their foreheads on the ground, bleeding out, and then fell on the ground. If you don't live, you will probably die before the yellow list.
The various states of life are fully revealed in front of the yellow list.
Not far away, Xue Poye was sitting at a small table with You Shaoqing, drinking sweet sour plum soup.
"There are too many people, it's not too late to go after they disperse. If you win, don't be in a hurry. If you don't win, wait for disappointment to come later." Xue Poye sighed as he looked at the students who fell to the ground crying bitterly. The breath, with the cool sour plum juice, flows from the throat into the stomach, which is indescribably comfortable.
You Shaoqing was very nervous, his face alternated between excitement and depression, and his hands holding the soup bowl couldn't help trembling slightly.
Xue Poye can understand his state of mind, and it is cruel but realistic to be determined for the future.
"If you win, what's your plan?" Looking at You Shaoqing who was very nervous, Xue Poye couldn't help asking.
"Continue to take the exam, the township exam, the general exam, until you become an official!" You Shaoqing was very frank, with a glow on his face that Xue Poye had never seen before. For him, this was the highest ideal in life.
"Hmm!" Xue Poye rubbed his nose, and there was another frenzied call. He was very excited. It was obvious that someone had been hit again. He stared at You Shaoqing's ordinary face and said lightly: "If you are really allowed to be an official, what will you do?"
"For the benefit of the common people!" You Shaoqing immediately said without even thinking about it: "Leave a name in history!"
A strange smile appeared on the corner of Xue Poye's mouth, and he said calmly, "Tell the truth!"
You Shaoqing was taken aback for a moment, then quickly smiled, a little embarrassed, looked around, and then said in a low voice: "I want to live a better life, live a more comfortable life, and don't worry about money."
Sure enough, there is potential for corrupt officials.
Xue Poye took another sip of the sour plum soup, then smiled and said, "This is the truth, out of ten officials, maybe nine are your thoughts."
"My grandfather used to be a county magistrate and accumulated some family property." You Shaoqing said with a wry smile, "But since then, in the past three generations, no one in my You family has been ranked first, not even a single student. The family assets accumulated by grandfather It has long been gone. I, You Shaoqing, lost my father when I was eleven years old. When I was dying, I was told that I must pass the exam. Now I am twenty-seven. I have caused my mother to suffer. If I don’t win this time, I have to go to the fields to work as farmers and do some work to support my mother. If I win, I must make persistent efforts to get a job and make my life rich.” Shaking his head, he felt a little emotional Authentic: "I'm already scared of poverty!"
Xue Poye's heart trembled. This last sentence may be the feeling shared by many scholars. It is also for this reason that many poor scholars seek wealth and escape poverty through official careers, thus forming a perverted pursuit of wealth. Psychology has also created countless corrupt officials.
Although today's weather is a little hot, but fortunately there is still a little breeze. Countless students are crowded together, and the air exudes a strong smell of sweat and heat.
After drinking several bowls of soup in a row, seeing that there were a little less people, the two squeezed into the crowd.
Xue Poye knew in his heart that he was sure to win, but he was just curious whether this You Shaoqing had such a blessing, and he didn't know what kind of expression You Shaoqing would have if he knew that he won the first place easily without writing a word.
The very particular yellow list, although the names on it are densely packed, are still clearly visible. The name of Zhongdi is written in front, followed by the place of origin.
You Shaoqing searched nervously on the yellow list, his whole body trembled because of nervousness, until Xue Poye saw his name in the middle of the yellow list.
"You Shaoqing, Guyang Town, Fudao County, Hangzhou!"
He was actually hit, and coincidentally, "Xue Poye, Hangzhou Fucheng!" was written on You Shaoqing's face. In this way, both of them were on the yellow list.
Xue Poye is a smart person, he not only saw the name, but also saw the story behind the name.
It seems a coincidence that You Shaoqing's name is below her, but it is a clear indication that Cui Xuezheng is selling to Xue Poye.
Obviously, because of Xue Poye's words, You Shaoqing was able to enter the arena. Cui Xuezheng obviously knew about this, and it was exactly the same. Putting it under Xue Poye clearly shows that it is for Xue Poye's face. Although it may be difficult to operate in the middle, as the main examiner Xuezheng, I still sold Xue Poye a big one with all my heart. face.
Xue Poye smiled wryly. If You Shaoqing knew that Zhongdi was because of his own face, he didn't know how he would feel. Considering him as a person, he might even kneel down and be grateful.
You Shaoqing finally saw his name, and he was stunned for a while, looking at his name in a daze, as if possessed by a demon, he approached slowly, reached out to touch his name, but was pushed away by the soldiers guarding him, and fell on the ground land.
Sitting on the ground, with a strange expression on his face, after a long time, he suddenly jumped up and screamed, "I... I've been hit! I've been hit...!"
This kind of madness appears from time to time in such occasions, and it is no surprise that the people next to him just take a look, not disdainful, but envious of the general public.
Xue Poye sighed, he suddenly thought of "Fan Jinzhong Ju", this imperial examination really can make people crazy.
Although he saw his name being talked about, Xue Poye didn't feel excited, and didn't even have a slight emotional fluctuation. Maybe in his heart, this was just a matter of course.
But this is a good thing after all. To a certain extent, I used to be regarded as a lowly status, but now I am on the yellow list and become a student, which is equivalent to achieving a big leap, from a lowly status to an official status.
Xue Poye may not have any class concept, but in such an era, under such social rules, getting rid of a lowly status is a big event after all.
When You Shaoqing came to his senses and calmed down, he walked up to Xue Poye, straightened his clothes, and bowed deeply: "You Shaoqing is grateful for Brother Xue's kindness, and I will repay it with a ring!"
After all, he is a scholar, and etiquette in his bones is inevitable.
Xue Poye knew that he was thanking him for helping him enter the arena. As for him being on the list because of his own reasons, he was naturally kept in the dark.
After leaving the government school, You Shaoqing was still extremely excited, dragged Xue Poye to chatter, and finally invited Xue Poye to have a drink. I went to a small wine shop and drank for half a day. It was You Shaoqing who said, Xue Poye listened, and the content was naturally about how to improve in the future, how to become an official.
Xue Poye settled the bill speechlessly, and left a sentence: "The exam is over and you have passed the exam. You should go. By the way, remember to take your burden away!"
It's a pity that although You Shaoqing understands the etiquette of a scholar, he is not as noble as a scholar. Along the way, he stubbornly wanted to do things with Xue Poye and earn some money to support his family. , debating why Xue Poye should accept him.
Xue Poye is a soft-hearted person, at least for now, when You Shaoqing exhausted all means, and finally begged in the name of his mother with snot and tears, Xue Poye thought over and over again, at least one You Shaoqing could still afford, and finally let go , but he did not expect that You Shaoqing had not done anything for a day and wanted to pay wages first. Xue Poye couldn't laugh or cry, and gave a few taels of silver. Taking care of her left and right, everyone knows that You Shaoqing is now a master scholar, so naturally she agreed repeatedly and was extremely attentive.
After the arrangements were made, You Shaoqing returned to Lanyuexuan with a large stack of books, and started a career of part-time work and part-study. I will not mention these.