"Ding ~ Provoking the stupid messenger and angering the officials of the imperial court. Obtained 8000 points.”
"Ding ~ Your deeds have been widely spread. Reputation 2000. Obtained 2000 points.”
"Total points: 12000.”
Yan Song thought that he had done a righteous thing this time and shouldn't have many points. He didn't expect to receive an unexpected surprise today.
"10,000 points is enough. What should I draw this time?”
Yan Song had already divided the concrete technology from last time into three parts and sent it to Jiangxi through unknown means to give it to Qiao Zhiyong. With this concrete technology, money would naturally come in droves in the future.
However, in Feng Ji's letter, the situation in Jiangxi was not optimistic. The disaster in Jiangnan began to spread south and hit Jiangxi. Meanwhile, in Zhejiang, Bao Dapao fired a few shots in a row and saw many officials and businessmen, stabilizing the situation a little.
Anyway, this was not an easy life.
In the letter, Feng Ji also mentioned that there were still three to four months left before the triennial exams of the Ming Dynasty.
The exam was the central examination in the imperial examination system. The candidates would meet in one place to compete in their skills. The Ministry of Rites hosted the examination in the capital. Those who took the examination were the candidates of the provinces. Those who were admitted were called "Gongshi", and the first place was called "Huiyuan". The content of the examination was more important than poetry.
Because it was held in spring, it was also known as the spring examination. If the provincial examination has Enke, then the next year will also hold a try, called will try Enke.
And in March next year, it would be the time for the exams.
Although Yan Song hadn't gone out for a stroll recently, he had heard from the servants at home that there were already candidates from all over the country gathering in the capital. Many inns had already begun to prepare rooms for these candidates.
Now that the business was booming, the merchants were also putting in a lot of effort to build up their reputation. It was cheap to stay in the Imperial College Entrance Examination. If one won the first place or even the top scorer of the court examination, the reputation of this inn would definitely soar. They would not have to worry about no one staying here in the future.
In the Ming Dynasty, business flourished, and there was a lot of wisdom.
Thinking of the general exams, Yan Song recalled the situation where he was besieged at the court meeting yesterday. Traitorous officials had their own disadvantages, which was that it was not easy to lead a team.
"Why don't you give me a civil servant instead of a strategist or a business talent…"
Yan Song prayed.
"Let's draw it now."
" Ding…starting drawing historical figures, 10,000 points deducted…"
"Ding…drawing complete. You have received a historical figure-Civil Official: Shen Shixing."
"Shen Shixing: The son of a wealthy businessman surnamed Shen in Suzhou. He was the first place in the palace examination in the 41st year of Jiajing and was the top scholar. He successively served as the Imperial Academy Xiuzhuan, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Grand Scholar of the East Pavilion, the Chief Assistant, the Prince Taishi, and the Grand Scholar of the Zhongji Hall. Loyalty 100%."
" Historical evaluation: He is a smooth person who has no opinion of his own. He is capable but does not show too much. He is mediocre and shrewd..."
"Current position: Right Assistant Minister of the Board of Rites (Third Grade).”
Yan Song was pleasantly surprised. Good luck indeed. Whether it was Feng Ji, Qiao Zhiyong, or this Shen Shixing, they were all what he urgently needed now.
And this Shen Shixing in front of him, the system gave him a very high evaluation. In Jiajing, this era of evildoers, Shen Shixing must have lived a better life than the average person.
Yan Song waited for more than an hour, and soon, the doorman handed over an envelope."Old Master, a child just handed this over. He said that after you take a look, Old Master will definitely understand what it means.”
Yan Song took a look and saw that it was written below,"Your Excellency Ru Mo."
Shen Shixing's name was Ru Mo. It was obvious that Shen Shixing didn't come and sent a letter instead.
Opening the envelope, Shen Shixing explained the reason why he couldn't come. He also suggested that the two of them not contact each other for the time being. It was most appropriate to split into two parties so that they could secretly help each other in the future.
"This Shen Shixing is indeed an old fox.”Yan Song was not afraid that Shen Shixing would betray him. After all, the system was 100% loyal.
Shen Shixing's method was the most beneficial for the current situation. Yan Song was currently favored by the Emperor, but his power was weak. Qi, Chu, Zhe, Jin, and Donglin Party were all united, but they were not liked by the Emperor and were even restraining each other. The situation was unpredictable, so Shen Shixing, the old fox, suggested hiding for the time being.
Originally, Yan Song thought that he would not have to contact Shen Shixing for the time being, but an unexpected thing happened.
……
On the second day of court, the emissary had already left the capital and returned to the foreign country. However, the number of officials did not decrease much today.
At this time, Yan Song also noticed his new underling, Shen Shixing. This person was just behind the position of Minister of the Six Ministries. When he saw Yan Song looking over, he only pointed his finger at Yang Tinghe in front of him.
Yan Song nodded without leaving a trace. It could be considered that he had completed his first face-to-face meeting (→_→!!）。
Then, Yan Song cast a mind-reading spell on Yang Tinghe, who was closest to him, to see what was going on with so many people.
In the end, he heard Yang Tinghe's thoughts,"The general exams are coming soon. Now is the best time to appoint an examiner for the general exams while I'm in the Ministry of Rites."
"It's actually a general examination." Yan Song was enlightened.
The Ministry of Rites presided over the general exams, so it was also called the " Imperial Examination." Of course, it was not as simple as the Ministry of Rites presiding over the general exams. There were four main examiners, one chief and three deputy chief examiners. The chief examiners were scholars who were born in the imperial examination. Below the minister rank, the deputy imperial examiners were officials. These four people were nominated by the Ministry of Rites and appointed by the Emperor.
Therefore, the Ministry of Rites usually took the majority.
However, every imperial examination was a major event that attracted the attention of the entire country. It even involved the selection of future talents, especially this general examination. It was of the highest standard and could be said to be a huge piece of fat meat. Naturally, many people would take a bite of it.
If Yang Tinghe wanted to take a big bite, he had to see if the other parties would agree.
Very soon, a soldier stepped out and fired the first shot of the general exams, bringing up the matter of the general exams for everyone to give their opinions.
Then, all the troops nodded. The general exams were bound to be held, so they naturally wouldn't stop it.
"Alright then. Today, all the ministers will give us a few candidates to discuss."”
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