The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

The next day.

Bai's father paid a lot of money to hire a famous Lin'an teacher to teach Bai Gui.

"In the Jinshi imperial examination during the Chongning and Xuanhe years, I taught three Jinshi in Lin'an Mansion. Your son is very talented and will definitely come out on top and win the exam in one fell swoop!"

An old Confucian scholar with loose clothes and long sleeves said this to Father Bai in front of the Bai family hall.

"I feel relieved that Teacher Zhou will teach Quan Zi's studies."

Father Bai stood by and cupped his hands.

Don't look at this old Confucian scholar who has no fame, and his best result is just to pass the examination (those who pass the tribute examination are called candidates), but he is good at teaching students. Lin'an Prefecture is the quintessence of Jiangnan, and he can teach Candidates from Lin'an Prefecture passed the examination and became Jinshi, which shows their ability.

"Fugui has met Master Zhou..."

Bai Gui also bowed in front of the hall and worshiped this old Confucian scholar as his teacher.

However, the relationship between master and apprentice was not settled between them. This was just a temporary arrangement in which Bai's father paid a high price to hire a famous teacher so that Bai Guineng, a child prodigy, could pass the examination.

The Spring Scientific Examination in Shaoxing for the 12th year has already begun.

The scientific examination list for the Provincial Examination (Shangshu Provincial Rites Examination) will soon be listed by Gongyuan.

Therefore, Zhao Gou's imperial edict specifically approved Bai Gui to directly participate in the palace examination.

According to past practice, the palace examination will begin within nearly one month after the results of the provincial examination are released to determine the ranking of Jinshi in the provincial examination.

The Ministry of Rites Examination of Shangshu Province can be regarded as the joint examination of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. If you pass the rural examination and gain the title of Juren, you can enter the capital to participate in the joint examination. As long as you are famous in the joint examination and do not lose your reputation, you will be regarded as a prospective Jinshi. The subsequent imperial examinations will be used to rank Ranking.

The imperial examinations in the Song Dynasty were not as complete as those in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and there was a strict promotion system. For example, Xining Xingxue (Xining, the reign name of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty, presided over by Wang Anshi), and Chongning Xuexue (Chongning, the reign name of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, chaired by Cai Jing), implemented the three-shelf method, "the upper class will be given an official position, the middle class will be exempted from the Ministry of Rites Examination, and the lower class will be exempted from the Ministry of Rites Examination" "Waiting for exemption" means that students in the Upper House can be appointed officials directly, students in the Middle House are exempted from the provincial examination and the imperial examination, and students in the Lower House are exempted from the Interpretation Examination for assessment by various states and can directly take the provincial examination.

In the Song Dynasty, there were three levels of imperial examinations, including the Jie test (state test), the provincial test, and the palace test.

The child prodigy department is not as strict as other departments.

Directly entering the palace examination is not a special favor, it is just a convention.

With the surprise training from the old Confucian scholar, Bai Gui gradually began to master the Confucian classics at that time and became familiar with them.

…

Five days later, the provincial examination rankings were announced and the time for the palace examination was set.

More than twenty days later.

The palace examination begins.

Bai Gui entered Lin'an Palace to take the exam.

Chui Gong Hall.

Rows of wooden cases are displayed, and candidates are all lined up to answer questions.

There are candidates for various subjects including Jinshi, Nine Classics, Five Classics, Kaiyuan Rites, Three Histories, Three Rites, Three Chuans, Xuexue, Mingfa, and Mingjing.

"In the eighth year of Xining, Wang Anshi carried out a reform and ordered the abolition of poems, verses, scriptures, and ink theory to select scholars, and instead selected scholars based on classics' meaning, theory, and strategies."

"People in the Song Dynasty also said: 'The state uses subjects to collect the world's elites, righteousness to observe their mastery of classics, endowment to observe their erudition, theory to observe their knowledge, policy to observe their talents.'"

"Therefore, throughout the dynasties, emphasis has been placed on policy questions and less on poems and poems."

Bai Gui was sitting in the prodigy section. He raised his head and looked at the examination questions for the Jinshi section and other subjects. These examination questions were all walked back and forth by the clerk holding a lantern, so he could see a few of them.

In terms of questions, the questions in the palace examination are all policy questions.

The questions are all about the current situation.

How to solve the problems of many financial problems, people's livelihood problems, border preparedness problems, etc.

“Easier said than done.”

"Zhao Jiumei also has ambitions in her heart, but unfortunately... she only has ambitions, but no courage. It's not that the people of Song Dynasty don't have any national scholars at their disposal, but Zhao Song can't do it."

Seeing this, Bai Gui shook his head.

He is a candidate for the prodigy subject, not the Jinshi subject, Mingfa subject and other subjects. Although he can answer these questions, one has nothing to do with him, so what if he can answer both. I know you have talent, but you will not use it. you.

He lowered his head and concentrated on the poems on the test paper.

Hmm... Although the Zhao and Song dynasties have emphasized policy questions over poetry and prose, when it comes to state affairs such as policy questions, I would never ask a child prodigy candidate, Huangkou Ruzi, what he can say.

Soon, it was written.

Wrote an adapted poem.

He went on to write again and wrote a poem with gorgeous words.

Zhao Gou, who was above the Dan Emperor, was sitting on the dragon chair, looking down at these candidates. All the small movements of the candidates could not escape his eyes.

Bai Gui's actions made his eyes light up.

Even though other prodigies are smart, they are still young and more active. It is rare for someone to develop Bai Gui's calm demeanor. At the same time, when Bai Gui was watching the lantern questions of the Jinshi Department and other subjects just now, he looked like an angel. The thoughtful look was also caught in his eyes, and he suddenly became curious.

This is not because Bai Gui cannot pretend, but that there is no need to pretend.

No one would suspect a six or seven year old child.

Furthermore, Bai Gui's cultivation level was quite advanced at this time, and he no longer had to deliberately hide himself. At this time, I came to participate in the child prodigy department just to give parents in this world temporary peace of mind. There is no need to be too cautious.

"Go and bring the boy's test paper to me for a look."

Zhao Gou ordered the eunuch beside him.

He saw that Bai Gui's test paper was already stained with ink, and it was full of writing.

Among all the prodigies, he stands out.

So, I have the interest to visit.

The eunuch walked up to Bai Gui, apologized, took away a poem and a fu that Bai Gui had written, and took them away to be a saint.

Bai Gui was calm and calm, not surprised.

This was within his expectation.

The number of child prodigies who have been granted the qualifications for the palace examination is not large, only seven or eight. Among all the scientific scholars, the boy inevitably attracted some attention, after all, he was auspicious.

It is even easier for him to stand out among these people.

"Good poetry, good poetry, good literary talent..."

"Unexpectedly, a boy can actually write such an article, which is no worse than the candidates of the Jinshi Department."

Zhao Gou saw the poem written by Bai Gui and praised it.

This is a poem written by Bai Gui deliberately, and its level can only be regarded as average. But who knows that Bai Gui is relatively young in this world at this time, and even if his writing is average, it is enough to be surprising.

"Well, what do you think of this poem?"

Zhao Gou looked at the middle-aged purple-robed official on the side, handed over the test paper, and asked.

The Song Dynasty adopted the Tang system, and those with grades above three wore purple robes.

This official has three clear beards under his chin, a square face, and the appearance of a loyal minister.

(Qin Hui, courtesy name Huizhi.)

When Qin Hui heard this, he cupped his hands and said, "Let me have a look."

He said, taking the test paper.

"This poem is not bad... and it was written by a student of the Child Prodigy Department. Your Majesty may choose to record it."

He chewed on the verses of the poem, and after a while, he said.

He has a lot of knowledge, passed the Jinshi examination, and then served as prime minister. He has seen many wonderful poems through the ages. In his opinion, Bai Gui's poems and essays can only be regarded as good.

But he's pretty good, and he's definitely at the top among child prodigies.

"Let... this Mr. Bai come over and have a talk with me."

Hearing this, Zhao Gou chuckled, nodded, and gave instructions.

The eunuch issued an order.

Bai Gui stepped forward, left the wooden case, bowed his hands to Zhao Gou, and stood before His Majesty Dan.

"You little boy, please come to the temple."

"Sit here with me."

Zhao Gou put on a friendly look, pointed at his thigh, and said with a smile.

Thigh, the meaning is obvious, he has high hopes for Bai Gui, and he will be the minister of thigh in the Song Dynasty in the future.

Stock refers to the thigh.

The humerus refers to the part of the arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

In fact, this is also true.

Many of the prodigies selected by the Prodigy Department have high official positions. The most famous one is Yan Shu, who rose to the rank of prime minister. Even if the other prodigies are not as good as him, they are still high officials in the court.

In addition, although the dragon chair Zhao Gou was sitting on symbolized the supreme imperial power in the world, it would not be too illegal for him to let a boy come to Danbi and make a gesture of intimacy. Who would think of blaming a boy.

In the same way, this actually shows that he, the emperor, loves talents and values ​​culture and education.

"Official..."

"The common people have always ruled the Spring and Autumn Period. "Zuo Zhuan: The Second Year of Chenggong" says: 'Uses and names cannot be faked.' The superior Dan is your Majesty, and the common people dare not disobey."

Bai Gui responded immediately and replied with his hands in hand.

He didn't want to really be a boy, accompanying Zhao Gou in a pretentious show. Besides, it’s not like he has never sat on the throne before.

Your Majesty, the original meaning refers to the waiters standing under His Majesty Dan, because when ministers are speaking to the Emperor, they cannot directly address the Emperor, but must first address the waiters in the audience. Over time, it evolved into a respectful title for the emperor by his courtiers.

Therefore, Bai Gui first said that the utensils and names should not be passed on to others, and then used the title "Your Majesty" to cleverly resolve Zhao Gou's invitation invisible.

"What a little boy, with a sharp tongue and a sharp tongue..."

"You are just a child, so why should you read Spring and Autumn?"

When Zhao Gou heard this, he was overjoyed, but his face showed some displeasure. He pondered for a while and said, "The Bai family's poems and poems are all in my heart. I will give him a special reward for being born in the same Jinshi family, as an official secretary."

"Secretary?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Gui was slightly surprised when he heard the words.

He became a secretary man in both imperial examinations, but the difference this time was that he did not pass the official examination. Moreover, this position of Secretary Lang was not really for him to take up, but it was used to determine the grade of his official, the ninth-grade official in the imperial court.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Bai Gui saluted and thanked him.

In the Song Dynasty, after a child prodigy passed the imperial examination, he was basically given the same background as a Jinshi to show the great favor of the emperor. Just like Yan Shu, he entered the examination as a child prodigy at the age of fourteen, was given a Jinshi background, and was appointed secretary Zhengzi. After Cai Boyi passed the child prodigy test, he was granted by Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty to have the same background as a Jinshi, and was awarded the title of Secretary Provincial Zhengzi.

"Don't rush to say thank you yet."

"Your name is wealth, so I will give you another wealth. According to my investigation, Lin'an Bai's Cloth Shop has always been benevolent. The goods sold this time are not surprising... You can also go to the palace to buy cloth. Your family.”

(Cao Ying Zhi Qi refers to merchants seeking profit from Qi.)

Zhao Gou smiled and said.

This time Bai Gui won the child prodigy test and will definitely become famous all over the world. Bai's cloth shop's "bundled sales" are cheaper than other cloth shops, which is indeed a benevolence. His kindness was actually killing two birds with one stone. After promulgating the decree, not to mention that the morale of these Northern Expeditionary troops was immediately available, but at least they were better than before.

Regain the morale of the army, step by step.

How can you become fat in one bite?

Bai's cloth village is just a random strategy in this series of plans.

Bai Gui paid homage again.

When he heard Zhao Jiumei's words, his heart was as bright as a mirror.

I also know what Zhao Gou thinks.

Don't look at Zhao Jiumei negotiating peace with the Jin people, just like Wanyan Gou. But based on this, it is wrong to think that Zhao Gou is a fatuous and incompetent emperor. Being able to flee south to the south of the Yangtze River, quickly organize another court, and also be able to carry out the Northern Expedition, this ability surpassed that of many emperors in the past.

You can call him Wanyangou, but it is unnecessary to say that he is a fatuous monarch.