Traveling through ancient times with golden fingers to farm and raise cubs

Chapter 44 Imperial Examination Process

Yu Xiaoxiao put away the money box containing her family's wealth, then sat back in her seat and started talking about the same old story: "This year's income is good, it's time to put your studies on the agenda."

Neither child refuted this.

Shen Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Mom, I want to try Tongshi first."

Yu Xiaoxiao didn't know much about this, so Yu Xiaoxiao asked directly: "Tongshi?"

"Yes, the Children's Examination is also called the County Examination. It is held once a year. It is an examination organized by the county. Only those who pass the examination are qualified to take the government examination."

When Yu Xiaoxiao heard what her eldest son said, she suddenly had a question: "After the county examination, there is the prefectural examination. What comes after the prefectural examination?"

"The college examination is also called the scientific examination."

Yu Xiaoxiao nodded thoughtfully, and then asked: "Is it the county examination? The government examination is called Tongsheng, the hospital examination is called Xiucai, the township examination is called Juren, the master's examination is called Gongshi, and the master's examination is called Gongshi. The first few will be called Jinshi, and the ones who rank last will take the imperial examination, right?"

Shen Ye nodded, indicating that it was okay to say so.

Yu Xiaoxiao asked again: "Both the county examination and the prefectural examination are organized by the local government, right?"

Yu Xiaoxiao paused after saying this, and reminded: "Since I have decided to take the exam, I will not take over the book copying work for the time being. I still have Xiaoqi, and I will try to leave all the chicken raising matters to you. Grandma and Grandma Li, the salary can be raised to another hundred yuan."

Yu Xiaoxiao complained secretly, but asked other questions: "Then who do you plan to visit? When will you go? In addition, you should pay attention to your time. When February is approaching, we will go early and wait for you. Let's come back after the two exams are over."

Yu Xiaoxiao suddenly thought about the time issue: "Ye'er, in what month are the county and prefecture examinations generally held?"

"There's nothing to be taboo about, just do what you want."

Regarding the matter of luck, Yu Xiaoxiao didn't have any taboos or taboos, but listening to the meaning of her eldest son's words, she was more inclined to find Yuan Xiucai as a guarantor, so Yuan Xiucai would be the one.

Yu Xiaoxiao finally understood. To put it bluntly, passing the Tongsheng Examination will give you a good reputation. Passing the Scholarship Examination is just the beginning. You don’t have to pay taxes and do corvee work, and you won’t be easily slandered. If you do well in the exam, you can still get it every time. I will receive food every month and make money by being a guarantee for others.

"Then what's the benefit of trying it?"

Yu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at Shen Qi, ignored Shen Qi, and spoke to her eldest son: "As long as you have confidence, don't force it, nothing is as important as your body."

Shen Ye thought about it for a moment and thought it was feasible, so he said: "Xiao Qi, why don't you try it with me? You've learned a lot from me in the past few years, and your knowledge is passable. You can give it a try."

Shen Qi nodded, indicating that he would be obedient.

Shen Ye shook his head and explained: "Each test takes one day, and as long as you finish writing, you can hand in the papers and leave. However, it is necessary to go in advance. You need to find a place to live."

"Son, if you want to take the county examination, do you have to find a scholar to be your guarantor?"

Yu Xiaoxiao watched Shen Ye nod helplessly, and was sure that the money must be spent, so she could only ask: "Since you have inquired so clearly, have you found anyone in our town who can be your guarantor? How many gifts should we give you? That’s it?”

Shen Ye's usually serious face now had a bit of smile and warmth: "My son knows, I won't let you worry, mother."

Okay, it's so troublesome.

Lu Xiucai's fortune was good, but he lacked some talents. So far, he can only remain a scholar and has no hope of being promoted. His family is relatively wealthy. He often acts as a guarantor to support his family, and he lives a happy life.

The two children were very obedient. They picked up their money boxes and left their mother's house, returning to their room to rest.

Of course, students are also graded.

"That's good. Okay, let's just stop here today. It's very late, so go back to bed quickly."

Shen Ye nodded and said in a calm voice: "There are two people in town who have good conduct and character who are suitable to be guarantors. One is Lu Xiucai from the east of the city, and the other is Yuan Xiucai from the north of the city.

Shen Qi is like an emotionless nodding machine. Everything his elder brother said is right, he just needs to nod responsibly.

Shen Ye nodded: "I wonder if mother is taboo about luck? If not, we will visit Yuan Xiucai. If it is taboo, we will visit Lu Xiucai.

Yu Xiaoxiao rubbed the heads of the two children one by one, urging them with an endearing smile.

Only those who have passed the college examination and become a scholar can enjoy some privileges, such as: being able to meet officials without kneeling, being exempted from labor and rations, and students from poor families can also withdraw some from the rent of the school field as living allowance. If If a scholar violates the ban and the offense is serious, the local officials must first report to the academic administration and wait until the student is expelled before handling the matter. If the offense is not serious, it can be handled by the academic administration officials.

Let’s schedule the visit on the 16th day of the first lunar month, do you think it’s feasible?”

The second is called "enhancement", which does not provide food, but has a certain quota, which is used to increase the number of students.

Wait, guarantee? Isn’t that what I need?

Shen Qi, who was already a little excited, immediately agreed after hearing what his elder brother said: "Okay."

Yu Xiaoxiao was a little surprised: "With so many exams, how many days will it take? Do I need to go in advance?"

Shen Ye replied obediently: "Yes, once a year."

Shen Ye continued to explain to his mother: "Apart from the title of Tongsheng and the qualification to participate in the college examination, there are no special privileges.

Yu Xiaoxiao frowned when he heard this: "That's what I said, but we have to give gifts when we go to visit, but three taels of silver in exchange for an exam spot is not too much.

Those with the best scores were called "lingsheng" and were given monthly grains by the government, and could also serve as guarantors for the candidates.

"The county examination requires five consecutive examinations in February every year, and the provincial examination requires three consecutive examinations in April each year."

Finally, there are the "affiliated students", that is, the affiliated students who have just entered school."

Both of them are kind people, and they only charge three taels of silver as guarantor."

Only then did Yu Xiaoxiao talk about another commonplace topic: "As for whether to buy land or not, let's wait until next year. This year is already busy enough. If we arrange some more things, you will have to take exams. I guess it will be a little busy. Come."

Shen Ye agreed: "Mom, what you are saying is that it would be best if you can pass the exam to be a scholar. Then as long as you pass the exam and pass the exam, we don't have to pay taxes when buying land, and the rent we get will be enough for our family for a year. Eat it, and you can save a lot of money to buy food."

Yuan Xiucai was a talented and good person, but his luck was a bit poor. For many years, due to various reasons, he was forced to be a scholar, making a living by acting as a guarantor for others, and his life was difficult.

Xiaoqi, you have also gone to school for two years and studied with your brother for the past few years. Do you want to try it first like your brother?"

The next day, Shen Ye continued to finish the book copying task that he had taken on before.

Shen Qi went to tell Grandma Wu and Grandma Li about the results of yesterday's discussion, and told them by the way that if they could take over the chicken raising work, the wages would be increased by another 100 wen.

When Grandma Wu and Grandma Li heard that there was such a good thing, they immediately promised that they could do it, so Shen Qi completely let go in the next few days...

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