The imperial parade ended and everyone dispersed.

Qin Guan rode back to Qin Mansion.

At this time, there was already a sea of ​​people outside the Qin Mansion, blocking the entire street.

As soon as Qin Guangang appeared on the street, firecrackers went off.

Countless people rushed to gather their heads.

"The number one scholar is back, the number one scholar is back."

"The Number One Scholar looks so good today."

Qin Zhang and Qin Wei both stood at the gate, looking at Qin Guan with smiles on their faces. Qin Guan dismounted in front of the gate and saluted his father, then turned around and saluted the villagers around him.

Then the Qin family moved out a big basket full of copper coins, and Qin Guan began to throw out the money. This was the money for the number one scholar, so it was very valuable. The men and women on the street laughed and took the money to express their happiness.

The Qin Mansion held another banquet, but this time Qin Guan was not drunk because he had to attend the Qionglin Banquet tonight.

at dusk,

Seventy-six new scholars, with excitement and joy, entered Qionglin Garden, which is separated from the imperial palace, one by one. Tonight, the emperor gave a banquet to the Qionglin Garden to entertain the new scholars.

The adults haven't come yet. There are only this group of Jinshi in Qionglin Garden at this time. Many people are talking and laughing together. Qin Guan is the number one scholar. If we go by the past, there will definitely be many people around him, but this time

But there were only two of them, which seemed very strange.

Zeng Xianggong's power once again appeared.

They have not yet been appointed officials, so they are still wearing preparatory official robes. Qin Guan, Lin Yuan, and Shen Yichen stood chatting together, not caring about the desertion on their side.

After the exam is over, the next more important thing is the future career. The three of them are discussing the future.

Shen Yichen said with envy: "You and Brother Lin, one is number one and the other is third overall. According to the general situation, you must first enter the Hanlin Academy and work in the Hanlin Academy for a few years. Then you will be promoted to two official ranks and decentralized for training. By then, you may be the same person."

The governor of the state."

"Most people like me are directly sent to work as magistrates or officials in the six ministries. From now on, they have to work their way up the ranks on their own."

Qin Guan felt a little confused after hearing this.

He also knew that the number one scholar was most likely to stay in Beijing and enter the Hanlin Academy, but the latest system task was to "Mushou Shou Yifang". Did he have to work in the Hanlin Academy for a few years first?

Then I don't know how many years it will take.

It could be as short as one or two years, or as long as five or six years.

I can't decide whether to elect an official, so now I can only decide based on the situation.

Qin Guan and the other three were chatting quietly here, but the new scholars over there were chatting lively. Without the first and third place, they surrounded Su Zizhan, the second place, with mostly flattering words.

Of course, there are also people talking about their future career.

Someone whispered to a friend next to him: "Tell me, how will we allocate officials in this election?"

"In the past, it was customary for those in the first class to enter the Hanlin Academy, those in the second class to be local officials, and those in the third class to be officials in the six ministries. As for where they can go, it's hard to say," the other party replied.

"You and I are both second graders. I just hope we won't be assigned to those remote areas, otherwise we will be so tired that we will grow old."

The man smiled and said: "It's not bad to live in a remote area, but it will be even worse if we are assigned to the frontier. We must not only manage people's livelihood, but also be responsible for military affairs. If one day the area we govern is attacked by the Liao Kingdom and Xixia, and we cannot defend the territory well, we may not even be able to protect our heads."

Woolen cloth."

"Serge the city and resist."

"Then you will die faster."

The more the two of them chatted, the more serious they became. Suddenly the man looked at Qin Guan and the others who were being left aside, and whispered, "Tell me how our top picks will be distributed this time."

"Of course he entered the Imperial Academy."

"Hey, I don't think so. Qin Guan has publicly offended Mr. Zeng. Do you think Mr. Zeng is so easy to get along with?"

This man also glanced at Qin Guan and nodded in agreement.

At this time, several adults came over.

All the Jinshi scholars quickly saluted. Qin Guan saw that Yan Chang, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, Lu Sheng, a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, and Xie Mingtang, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, knew them. There were some officials whom Qin Guan did not recognize.

Yan Chang stroked his beard and said with a smile on his face: "I am entrusted by the official family to serve as the host of the Qionglin Banquet. First of all, I would like to congratulate you all on the red list of Juncai High School. From now on, you will all be officials and the official family

Let me tell you that you must remember the tribute and be cautious."

Everyone bowed and said yes again.

The Qionglin Banquet started, and it was very lively with drinking and chatting. Everyone was very relaxed today and a little bit wild, and the adults didn't care.

At this time, Xie Mingtang suddenly said: "On that day, I went to Hangzhou to preside over the examination and named Qin Guan last. In fact, it was possible for Qin Guan to seize Jie Yuan that time. It was because of my conservatism that he was allowed to compete with Jie Yuan.

It was a missed opportunity."

"Now that I think about it, I feel a little regretful. If I had clicked on his Jieyuan that time, then I would have been able to get a three-yuan pass."

Some people knew about this allusion, some didn't, and asked questions one after another. Xie Mingtang told the story again, and many people sighed with regret.

At this time, Academician Yan said: "How can the Qionglin Banquet not include poetry? Qin Guan, you are the number one scholar in this subject. This first poem should be yours."

Lu Sheng, the Minister of Rites, also said: "Qin Guan, you are the 'Ci Xian' appointed by His Majesty. Don't let everyone down."

Everyone applauded.

Shen Yichen, who was sitting next to Lin Yuan, approached Lin Yuan's ear and whispered: "Let Qin Guan write the poem first, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to write it later."

Lin Yuan also smiled, "Anyway, I admire him when it comes to poetry."

Qin Guan stood up, cupped his hands in all directions and said, "His Majesty called me the Immortal of Ci, which frightened Qin Guan. Just now, when Bachelor Xie mentioned the examination, he suddenly reminded me of a poem I composed at the Lu Ming Banquet of the Provincial Examination that day.

, we can make up for him today.”

Everyone was curious, and Xie Mingtang asked: "Which song is it?"

Qin Guan replied: "That's the song. Everything is inferior, but reading is superior."

Everyone suddenly realized that this poem was now widely circulated. Everyone who read Qin Guan's poem knew that there was a sequel to it. Everyone was curious and shouted for Qin Guan to write it quickly.

Qin Guan loudly chanted:

"The emperor values ​​heroes, and his articles teach him; all things are inferior, but reading is the only one that is superior.

If a young man is diligent in his studies, he will be able to stand up through his articles; in the dynasty, nobles and nobles will all be scholars.

Learning can be obtained through hard work, and thousands of books can be read through the window. Three winters are enough for this, but who laughs with an empty stomach.

I have learned a lot since childhood and have high ambitions in my life. Others have swords, but I have a pen like a knife.

In the morning, he is a farmer, and in the evening, he ascends to the emperor's hall; a general has no seed, and a man should strive for self-improvement.

....."

Qin Guan sang the entire prodigy poem.

Many of these poems have been written into the hearts of these people. Isn't today's banquet in Qionglin a true portrayal of "Being a farmer in the morning and ascending to the emperor's hall in the evening".

When Qin finished his concept, many people cheered loudly.
Chapter completed!