After rebirth, I became the white moonlight of the downcast son

Chapter 76 Choice

Zhou Sining was a little surprised, is this really the case? Although there is not necessarily much difference between the number one scholar and the third overall winner, the emperor is too casual.

After a pause, Zhou Sining asked again: "What about that brother of the Lin family? What is his rank?"

"Why didn't you ask your eldest brother, but asked the Lin family?"

"Brother is a bit talented. If you give it free rein, you might be able to do something extraordinary, but you can test the proposition..." Zhou Sining lowered his eyes. In his previous life, Zhou Yan was so embarrassed that he hung on the back of a car and worked as an official in the state capital until she died.

They couldn't even climb back to the capital.

Mr. Zhou sighed, it was indeed the case. Even the emperor praised him for his talent in planning in the policy paper in the Gongyuan, but in the imperial examination he became the last person to win the imperial examination.

Even so, Mr. Zhou was still happy when his two grandchildren passed the same exam, and he also talked about Lin Qingyuan.

"The top two, I have read his article. Although the idea of ​​breaking the topic is not novel, it is unique." Mr. Zhou praised: "This child of the Lin family is very good, and he can handle the imperial discussion with ease from beginning to end.

When I was teaching the prince, your brother followed me several times and he was able to remain calm and composed."

Zhou Sining pursed his lips and said nothing. This was the rich heritage of a wealthy family and the part of experience that was missing in the life of a student from a poor family.

Mr. Zhou added: "This child of the Lin family has a bright future. Your brother must learn his way of life. He has a literary character and is also very flexible. Yes, very good."

Zhou Sining nodded accordingly. His brother had a noble character and amazing talents, but he was too disciplined and could easily suffer losses.

"Then will my brother apply for the Shujishi examination next month, or will he directly enter the Sixth Division?"

Mr. Zhou glanced at Zhou Sining and asked, "If it were you, how would you choose?"

Zhou Sining:......

Zhou Sining was confused for a moment. She didn't know how to take the exam to become an official. How could her grandfather ask her? But she still thought about it carefully in her heart.

At this time, Zhou Yanqing, who was traveling with Lin Qingyuan, was also thinking about this issue.

Ever since the incident with the Chang family, Zhou Yanqing and Lin Qingyuan had met frequently. They talked about the ancient capital and were very fond of each other. Coupled with the friendship with his grandmother, Zhou Yanqing has been calling Lin Qingyuan like a brother.

After Zhou Yanqing thought to no avail, he directly asked Lin Qingyuan: "How will my brother choose between joining the Sixth Ministry and taking the examination for a commoner?"

Lin Qingyuan looked at Zhou Yanqing and replied seriously: "Me? It would be best for me if I could be the official of one of my parents. But you are different, you have more choices."

Zhou Yanqing asked in confusion: "What's the difference? We are from the same subject, how different can Tanhua Chuanlu be?"

Lin Qingyuan smiled and then said: "The difference is that behind you are the grandfathers of two imperial masters and the entire Zhou family. But I have nothing.

So whether you want to join the Sixth Ministry, take the exam as a shujishi, or work as an official in a local area, there is a way out for you.

As for me, I couldn't get into the Sixth Division. If I wanted to stay in Beijing, I would have to apply for the Shujishi examination, and then like my father, I would stay in the Hanlin Academy for the rest of my life and not be able to get ahead. Of course, this was also related to my father's idle nature.

To put it bluntly, I still remember that someone in the college once made fun of you, saying that if your surname was not Zhou, no one would take a second look at your article no matter how good it was. Although this is biased, it is still the norm in the world.

Scientific examinations are fair, and everyone must speak based on their true abilities.

But becoming an official is different. There is a huge difference between a noble family and a poor family.

For example, you are born with more ways out than me, but they are also harder to navigate than mine.

Because everything you say and do will be noticed by everyone, and the slightest mistake will be magnified.

If you get a gold medal in high school, you will be considered as such. After all, you are the son of the Zhou family and the grandson of the emperor's master. If you fail in the exam, you will be scolded and insulted, and your family will be ruined. You will have a false reputation, and there will be no successors to the Zhou family, etc.

But I am different. If I am named on the gold medal list, I will be praised as having a bright future. Even if I fail in the scientific examination, I will not be scolded. Some people will even comfort me by saying that there is not only one path in the world.

But in life, how can we never make mistakes? How can everything go as we wish?"

Lin Qingyuan's words could be considered sincere, and even though Zhou Yanqing understood them, he didn't fully understand them, because he felt that as long as he was willing to work hard, anyone from aristocratic or humble families could achieve success.

Like my grandfather when he was young, like the great Confucians of the previous dynasty...

Lin Qingyuan took one look at Zhou Yanqing's face and understood what he was thinking, and then said: "Qianzhi, you call me brother, and that's why I will tell you so much. These words are just my personal opinions, you don't have to take it too seriously.

Guo Jiehuai. No matter which path it is, as long as it is the one you want to take, I believe that the old master will be able to give you the best advice."

"Oh, by the way." Zhou Yanqing suddenly remembered what Mr. Zhou had told him before he left, "Grandpa asked me to take my brother to his house."

It's time to go home.

Rather than just passing through the house to see him.

Lin Qingyuan felt warm in his heart, not because he could go to the Zhou family, but because in his heart, Master Zhou regarded him as his nephew.

When my father was in high school, the old imperial teacher also talked to him. He thought he saw his father's temperament, so he recommended him to the Hanlin Academy.

The Hanlin Academy is indeed the most suitable place for fathers.

Therefore, the relationship between master, servant and sister was not only remembered by the grandmother, but also by the Zhou family. However, they kept a distance, and the Zhou family did not get closer, and only provided certain help at critical moments.

Just like his father back then, just like he is now.

Zhou Yanqing and Lin Qingyuan had just sat down in Zuiyuetang, and before they even drank the tea, Mr. Zhou pointed at Zhou Sining and said, "Qing'er, your sister thinks it's best for you to take the Shujishi exam, what do you think?

"

Zhou Sining was stunned for a moment, then flattened his lips and said, "My grandfather said not to tell my brother..."

Zhou Yanqing was startled at first, and then asked: "Let me tell you, little sister, why can my brother only apply for the Shujishi exam?"

Zhou Sining's eyes scanned the faces of the three people in the room, and then he said: "This is what my brother asked me to say. After hearing this, my brother can't be angry, nor can he annoy me, let alone..."

Zhou Yanqing pretended to be annoyed and said: "Are you going to say it or not?"

Zhou Sining coughed and said: "My little sister thinks that my brother is very knowledgeable, but his experience in officialdom is insufficient and he still needs to grow up. Secondly, my brother is too upright and upright in his dealings, and he easily offends others and suffers hidden losses.

Instead of getting stuck in the Sixth Ministry, it is better to stay in the Hanlin Academy, which can not only increase your official experience, but also improve yourself. This is the right path."

After finishing speaking, Zhou Sining glanced at his brother timidly, and saw that his face was calm and not really angry, so he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

"What do you think Shen'er?" Mr. Zhou glanced at Lin Qingyuan calmly.

Hearing this Shen'er sound, Lin Qingyuan smiled.

Only family members would call him that, and only family members would remember his real name.

Lin Qingyuan's real name is Lin Shen, the small Chinese character is Qingyuan. Since everyone is accustomed to calling him Lin Qingyuan, no one remembers his real name.

Shen'er?

Hearing this title, Zhou Yanqing was stunned. What is going on? Who is Shen'er?

(End of chapter)