Fan Jin went to his father's tablet and burned incense to pray.
Her memories of her father were very blurry.
He only remembered the time when his father taught him how to write.
If he did not write well, he would be reprimanded harshly.
At that time, he was very unhappy.
Now, he understood.
A strict father and a loving mother.
If it weren't for his father's enlightenment, Fan Jin had almost no good teacher to guide him. Although he was late in the middle examination, his writing was mature after all. Zhou Xuedao praised it as the best writing in the world.
It could be seen that his foundation was good.
Not long after the incense ceremony, Wei Wenqian and Li Ning arrived in the same car.
Fan Xian's mother personally cooked and brought the cook, Madam Qian, to organize a banquet.
There were guests at home, and they were two husbands. Mother had done her best.
The braised mutton with the skin was poured into the earthen pot and placed on the charcoal stove. The steam rose and the fragrance of the meat assailed the nose.
With fried fish, stewed sea cucumber, boiled chicken, duck with wine and vinegar, and a dish of braised winter bamboo shoots with salted meat, the table was full of dishes. Together with the premium wine brewed by Fan Jin, Wei Wenqian and Li Ning were very satisfied. They were also extremely polite and respectful to Mother Fan.
"After the county examination, before the end of the year, it will be the capital examination.”
Wei Wenqian smiled." Normally, a county chief examiner must pass the prefecture examination. However, since you are a county chief examiner, why don't you try to pass the prefecture examination again? It's not enough to just have good writing. You still have to put in some effort in riding and archery."”
"Ah?"
Wei Wenqian and Li Ning looked at each other and nodded.
Li Ning smiled." This is indeed an oversight…Ever since the 18th year of Hongwu, most of the students who took the exam could not ride or shoot. The Emperor was furious because of this and once again issued an edict. Those who did not ride or shoot in the Chinese style were not allowed to take the exam. Starting from the capital examination, archery skills were tested. Although it didn't have to be outstanding, it definitely couldn't miss the target. My brother's family was ordinary before. I'm afraid he might not have a horse. When it comes to the Tao examination, he will take the riding test first and then the archery test. These were the Six Arts of a Gentleman. They didn't need to be outstanding, but they still had to be tested.”
Fan Jin patted his head lightly. He was so focused on reading and writing that he had forgotten about the characteristics of Big Ming.
During the Hongwu period, the succession of the military officers of the Wei Office was subject to an examination. If they did not pass the examination, they could not inherit their posts.
This was Zhu Yuanzhang's ironclad rule. After the Huaixi Xungui Group was eradicated, the remaining military officers would no longer be a threat to the imperial power.
However, in order to maintain the long-term stability and maintain the combat effectiveness of the military officers and guards, Emperor Taizu of Ming Dynasty had this rule.
From the small flag to the general flag, 100 households, deputy 1,000 households, 1,000 households, commander Qian Shi to commander.
All hereditary military officers, big and small, had to go through the art of war and riding and archery examinations before they could inherit the military position of their ancestors.
After the Battle of Jingnan, Zhu Di exempted the generals of the military officers of Xungui and Wei from the law of inheritance.
Similarly, after suppressing the civil officials who refused to submit, in order to win the loyalty of scholars, Zhu Di also exempted the Hongwu years from the examination method of riding and archery.
All the scholars in the world rejoiced.
After all, ever since the Song Dynasty changed the system of the Han and Tang Dynasties and strictly distinguished between civil and martial arts, scholars could not carry their shoulders or lift their hands. They were all extremely weak.
During the Hongwu period, the students were given swords to practice riding and archery. The examination also tested riding and archery, which made it difficult for these scholars.
It was still the Hongwu period, and the Jianwen period insisted on taking the riding and archery test.
Unless Fan Jin was willing to delay for a few more years, riding and archery would be a hurdle that could not be bypassed.
Originally, Wei Wenqian and Li Ning thought that Fan Jin would show a difficult expression.
Unexpectedly, Fan Jin laughed and cupped his hands.""I still have the courage to ride a horse and run two laps. As for shooting, I won't miss the target.”
Wei and Li looked at each other again, feeling helpless.
Was this kid in front of him a monster?
The two of them still wanted to admire Fan Jin's troubled face and the way he scratched his ears and cheeks!
Of course, the Wei family's school taught riding and archery. It was actually really simple, just riding a horse and running a few rounds around the drill ground.
Then, he fired a few more rounds of arrows.
It was fine as long as he hit the target. He did not need much strength or accuracy.
This was also a rule that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want the scholar to be too weak, and he had to teach the Six Arts of a Gentleman.
Rites, music, archery, driving, calligraphy, mathematics.
In fact, it was already simplified. If everyone met the standard, it would be the Han and Tang Dynasties.
The requirements weren't high.
However, in the local area, it was mostly just a formality.
Wei Wenqian was no longer worried. He drank a few cups of wine and asked,""Brother said that he has something to discuss with us.”
"I want to buy a manor."
"Pfft…"
Wei Wenqian couldn't hold on and spat out a mouthful of wine.
Li Ning stared at Fan Jin and said,""I know that you make money from brewing wine, but I didn't expect you to make so much?”
Wei Wenqian and Li Ning knew that Fan Jin was born poor.
He didn't expect that in just a few days, he could actually afford to buy a manor?
Fan Jin said frankly," I did earn some…The capital examination, the Dao examination, and then the provincial examination. Next year's general examination will be a long journey. I want to buy some family business before I travel so that I can be more at ease when I'm away."”
" Vulgar..." Li Ning bluntly commented, then smiled and said,""But this is filial piety, so it's vulgar and cute.”
"You want to buy the nearby Wu Village, right?" Wei Wenqian asked. It was said that most of the tenants there belonged to the Zhang family, and they were making a fuss about canceling the lease.”
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