The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

"The county magistrate will invite me to the Confucian Temple to preach the Holy Edict. You will come with me later. This Holy Edict is one of the necessary subjects for the imperial examination. Reading"

Mr. Zhu picked up a bag of low-quality dry tea leaves from the altar table, stretched out his hand to twist a lot, put it in his mouth and chewed it. After spitting it out for a long time, he felt that there was no smell in his mouth, and then he opened his mouth to talk to everyone.

"Yes, sir!"

Several people had read the Holy Edict and Guangxun in Xu Xiucai's room, but they had not studied it carefully and only glanced at it.

"Holy Edict Guangxun" is an official revision book published in the second year of Yongzheng's reign. It is the Qing Dynasty's instruction to the world to abide by the law and the virtues and principles that should be respected. Originated from the "Sixteen Articles of the Imperial Edict" of Kangxi, it is divided into two parts: the Sixteen Articles of the Imperial Edict of Kangxi and the Guangxun of Yongzheng. It is also a subject in the imperial examination.

However, unlike the questions on the Four Books, the Five Classics, and the poems on the test, this question is basically classified as Mo Yi.

The article "Holy Edict Guangxun" (October of the 47th year of Qianlong's reign) in the "Summary of the Complete Works of the Four Treasures of Wensu Pavilion" states more clearly: "Fang Jin (i.e. Qianlong) posted it in the Academy, and wrote it in Ling Jia: All boys should take the exam, Those who are new to the school are qualified if they have to write everything silently. On the New Year's Day, they have to read it out to the elders of the village to alert Zhuanmeng. Therefore, those who have cultivated folk customs and only obey the instructions have good laws and beautiful intentions, and they cannot be added to the original. cloud."

This means that the Qing court required that part of the book be read aloud on the first and fifteenth day of each month. It is also required that scholars who seek to obtain academic honors must first read the book thoroughly. Regardless of county examinations, prefectural examinations, or scientific examinations, there must be an examination of dictating the "Holy Edict Guangxun". Not only can there be no errors or omissions, but Miswriting or additions are not allowed.

Shuo: the first day of every month in the lunar calendar.

Wang: The fifteenth day of each month in the lunar calendar.

Bai Gui counted the days, and sure enough, today was the New Year's Day. Although the Holy Edict Guangxun said that the villagers and elders should preach it, this also refers to the prestigious people in the village preaching it.

Mr. Zhu happens to be the most prestigious person in Zishui County.

"Brother-in-law, let's say goodbye. It's already late at this time. It will be dark when we get back." Bai Jiaxuan said goodbye to Mr. Zhu and Mrs. Zhu Bai.

Zhu Bai said goodbye to Bai Jiaxuan.

Bai Gui and three classmates followed Mr. Zhu and the students from the academy, and walked towards the Confucian Temple in the county. When they arrived at the wall of the Confucian Temple, the county magistrate Gu Maode was waiting at the door. .

"Brother Mengzhou, I have been waiting for you for a long time. After I finish educating the people, I must punish myself with three cups of wine."

The Gu County Magistrate chuckled. He was dressed in official uniform. He looked about fifty years old, with gray hair and a thin appearance. Half a step away from him was a middle-aged man dressed as a master. He was followed by some people who had the words "Avoid, Be Quiet" written on them. "There are government officials with official titles, and a team of about ten people armed with spears made in Hanyang.

"The county magistrate is too polite..."

Mr. Zhu and Magistrate Gu stopped and exchanged greetings at the door of the Confucian Temple.

At first, Bai Gui was a little confused that Gu Maode was also a county magistrate after all. He was a Jinshi. Even if he was sent to a lower county like Zishui County by the official department, he would not be willing to let himself go. He would like to curry favor with Mr. Zhu, but think about it for a moment. In a moment, he understood that Mr. Zhu's talent and learning were appreciated by the governor Fang Yun, and he had a good relationship with him. Governor Fang Yun was at least a second-rank official, while Gu Maode, the highest county official, was only a seventh-rank official, which was a huge difference.

Maybe Mr. Zhu's status would instantly jump to that of Gu Maode if he served as an assistant to Governor Fang Yun.

After greeting for a while, Magistrate Gu saw the four Baigui people following Mr. Zhu, who were obviously a little different. Most of the people who could pass the scholar examination were in their twenties and thirties, and occasionally there were young students, but these It is quite rare for young people to be in a row together.

"Are these the descendants of Brother Mengzhou?"

Gurmood asked.

Mr. Zhu's courtesy name is Mengzhou, so he is called Brother Mengzhou.

He was smart enough not to ask Bai Gui directly who Mr. Zhu was, but directly asked if they were Mr. Zhu's descendants. If so, he would be interested.

"He is my wife's nephew."

Mr. Zhu replied politely.

"Have you enrolled in school? How is the progress?"

Hearing this, Gu Maode became even more enthusiastic. A cousin's nephew may not necessarily have a close cousin. Under the influence of the wind at the bedside, it is not uncommon to see a nephew as a parent and son. However, a cousin's nephew is a person who hates people and dogs.

When Mr. Zhu was about to answer, Gu Maode waved his hand and said with a smile: "Since the treasure tree in Brother Mengzhou's family has been established, why not let Brother Wei test these young men."

The treasure tree refers to Emperor Xiaowu of Jin pointing to the big tree in Xie An's home and saying: "This is the treasure tree of Xie's family." Therefore, the treasure tree is generally used to praise his children. Wang Bo wrote in the preface to Tengwang Pavilion: "It is not the treasure tree of the Xie family."

He pointed at Bai Gui, the oldest, and asked a few questions about the Four Books of Bagu for Bai Gui to answer.

The eight-legged essay has questions from the Four Books, and the answers are based on the sage's tone of voice, and are elaborated from Zhu Xi's collection of chapters and sentences in the Four Books. These can all rely on personal efforts to read and memorize, but when it comes to solving problems, it depends on personal understanding.

Bai Gui was just dabbling in eight-legged essay writing for the first time, so he had no idea how to solve the problem. But with a foundation in the classics, it wasn't too difficult to answer the question.

As soon as he answered, Gu County Magistrate knew what was going on.

"It seems that these young men are here to take the county examination and ask for Mr. Zhu's craftsmanship. They will definitely participate in this year's imperial examination..." County Magistrate Gu narrowed his eyes and had an idea in his mind.

He could feel from the young man who just answered the question that he was good at studying classics, but not good at solving problems...

Zishui County is short of a large chunk of taxes this year, and he is thinking about how to report this matter to the feudal lord (chief envoy). He is from Yunnan Province, and there is no major political party in Yunnan Province. He is not rich, and he was elected at the age of forty-five. His future is bleak, his connections are slim, and he has no idea where to start.

The only connection I can think of is Mr. Zhu. If Mr. Zhu is willing to ask Governor Fang for a favor and an introduction, maybe this matter can be solved.

Even if it can't be solved, it's better than not solving it.

Treat a dead horse as a living doctor!

"Very knowledgeable. I didn't expect that Mr. Zhu's nephew-in-law is also so talented in literature."

"It seems that our county will be able to add a few more students the next day to honor our hometown."

Magistrate Gu asked the other three people one after another, and finally had a rough idea, and then thanked Mr. Zhu in words.

What he said was vague, but he pointed out something.

As long as I'm here, you and your nieces and nephews will definitely pass the county examination. If the ranking in the county examination is high, the ranking in the subsequent government examination and hospital examination will be determined accordingly. When he fails, he will spend some money. With Mr. Zhu's background, this is not a difficult task.

Mr. Zhu frowned and realized some problems.

But he didn't say anything and endured it. The county examination is the future of these young people. Even if he scolded the county magistrate today and said it happily, the next day, the official level will be overwhelming, unless his nephew really has talents that cannot be concealed...