In the first year of Shenwu, the sixth day of April is auspicious, suitable for marriage and travel.

Xiao Shanwen was already in his mid-thirties and had participated in the imperial examinations of the Southern Tang Dynasty before. However, the rules were inherited from the former Tang Dynasty and high-ranking officials interfered. Even if he had some talent, he could not pass the list of more than a dozen people.

Those who are not Jinshi cannot be high-ranking officials. Mingjing can only linger at the bottom with no chance of advancement. Jinshi dominates one subject and it has naturally become a fact. Everyone knows the name of hegemony.

Before the fourth watch, the house was already equipped with ink, pens, inkstones, quilts, clothes, cups, book boxes, dry food, and some regular medicines.

Xiao Shanwen was sitting in his study, writing big characters continuously to relieve the tension in his heart. However, he had also participated in the imperial examination, so he was only nervous.

The servants in the house even walked quietly for fear of startling the elder. If the imperial examination was delayed, he would be blamed for his death.

Dong dong dong——

"Come in!" Xiao Shanwen knew it was his younger brother without even guessing. He stopped writing and said with a smile: "Are you nervous when you first enter the examination room?"

"W-there is!" Xiao Congwen shook his head quickly and said: "The news has spread about this imperial examination. At least one hundred people will be admitted. I still have this little confidence!"

The news of the scientific examination was released ten days ago. For this examination, Li Jia canceled the simple classification of Ming Jing, Ming Shu and Jin Shi, and added Ming Fa, which had been abolished for many years, and the three subjects were juxtaposed.

Favorite talents.

Among them, the Jinshi Department has about a hundred people, the Mingshu Department has forty people, and the Mingfa Department has forty people. The total number is about two hundred people, and then the top ten in the Jinshi Department, and the top four in Mingshu and Mingfa

, all can enter the Hanlin Academy and serve as talent reserves for the country.

Although there is no saying that someone who is not a Hanlin prime minister is not a prime minister at this time, it has become a common practice. Therefore, Li Jia was afraid that people would die and the government would be destroyed, so he specially added the top five people with Mingshu and Mingfa to the Hanlin Academy.

Therefore, in this scientific examination, at least one hundred people could be admitted to the Jinshi section, so the chances were very high. Xiao Congwen was very disdainful of the talents and learning of Lingnan scholars.

"This time I applied for the Jinshi Department, and you also applied for the Jinshi Department. You will definitely pass the exam!" Xiao Shanwen's delicate face was full of perseverance, which made Xiao Congwen have to be tough.

"Brother, don't worry, you will definitely hit this time!"

The two brothers looked at each other and smiled, and most of the tension in their hearts disappeared.

"Lang Jun, it's almost time, it's the fourth watch, it's time to set off!" the servant boy outside the door reminded.

After leaving the gate, the Xiao brothers came to the house in a donkey cart. At this time, there were already several scholars, who also looked like they were participating in the imperial examination, and they greeted each other.

After that, the district chief took several people to the office of Chief A. Although it was small, it was full of people. A rough estimate was that there were about a hundred people, not just locals, but also candidates staying in inns.

Led by the commander.

"Follow me, everyone. I will take you all there this time. If a Jinshi is born in the first class, I will be proud of him!"

A's long black face would have disappeared at night if he hadn't been holding a torch. Fortunately, the loud voice made everyone feel at ease. Although the squares were abolished, everyone could walk directly to the imperial city along the thoroughfares of each square.

, holding torches, the candidates were either riding in cars or supporting him. Apart from the sound of footsteps, there was no sound to him, not even the sound of dogs barking.

At this moment, the east is still not bright, but the morning light has already revealed, as if a piece of light gauze is draped, a group of people are walking calmly in the middle of the street, with voices scolding the horses on both sides: many light-furred and fat horses are doing rich things, and the servants around them are tall

Holding torches high and low, they walked toward the palace city talking and laughing amidst the sounds of drums and drums in the official streets. Obviously, they were descendants of noble and wealthy families.

When we arrived in front of the palace, it was already densely packed with people, but because there were lanterns built by the Jinshi, who knew the calculations and methods, the three entrances were clearly visible, so it was not easy to mistake them, unless you didn't know the alphabet...

Under the tall city wall, there are a total of five people participating in the Jinshi, clear calculation, and wise move, whether they are arrogant in brocade clothes, or linen clothes like snow, with a dusty face, or they are carrying various things on their own or their servants.

More than a thousand people crowded in front of the city gate and lined up.

But no one dared to make a noise, because the Imperial Guards were wearing armor and looked at these actions fiercely, as if they could draw their swords without paying attention.

The two brothers Xiao Shanwen stood and suddenly heard a certain candidate say proudly that he was the son of the minister. Although the examiner had been banned from the palace several days in advance to ensure that the examination questions were not leaked, his name was not disclosed to them.

I have known for a long time that I am a winner!

At this time, scientific examinations had not yet been anonymous or transcribed, which is why scholars in the Tang Dynasty pursued fame. Because only if they were famous could they be known to the examiners. Secondly, because of their fame, nobles would recommend them.

"Hmph, the state's system for recruiting scholars is so rotten!" Xiao Shanwen snorted coldly in his heart. Xiao Shanwen ignored him, but Xiao Congwen was different. He was angry and said:

"The state attaches great importance to talent and learning when selecting scholars, but you have been selected based on your family members. If you don't have the knowledge to pass down your family, you will surely fall in the next three generations!"

"Do you know who my father is? To say such words is to seek death?" The young man's eyes widened and he threatened.

"Kuao!" The Imperial Guards on the side couldn't stand this kind of yamen, and glared at the arrogant young man. The latter shrank his neck and stopped talking. Xiao Shanwen quickly cast a grateful look and pulled his younger brother:

"When did you become so reckless!"

Afterwards, after waiting for several hours, most of the disciples were weak and sat on the ground, waiting. The black sea was very spectacular. There were even a few elderly and weak people who couldn't hold on and were imprisoned by the imperial guards.

Sent to the doctor.

"Oh, how can you govern my world with such a weak body and bones!" Li Jia saw this scene from a remote place and felt really unhappy, but when he thought about how many of them were from poor families, they didn't even eat meat.

A few pieces, no oil or water, naturally crispy.

"During the scientific examination, let the imperial doctors wait outside so that they can save people in time!"

"promise--"

Soon, it was daybreak, and the trembling men finally regained their composure.

"According to the above metaphor, the time of Mao has arrived, and the city gate is open!" A young eunuch screamed. This was the first time that the princes did not hate a eunuch, and their faces were full of joy.

Following this long cry, the city gate covered with golden nails slowly opened with heavy momentum amidst the rumbling drums, and the black shadows on it rotated.

Two rows of palace halberd men ran out with rumbling steps and long weapons of various colors in their hands. The princes stepped back one after another to give way. The group of halberd men then stood on both sides of the city gate corridor.

Then, several eunuchs in splendid clothes slowly walked out. The leader squinted his eyes and looked around at the endless black crowd. Then he laughed and shouted loudly: "All you virtuous and talented men and ministers in white, please follow me and wait."

Walk!"

Then, as I started to move forward on my own, the direction was different.

"The candidates for the Jinshi Department will follow the Miscellaneous Family!"

"Come with me from the Mingshu Department!"
Chapter completed!