Chapter 316 Your demon is as high as yours, and my way is as high as yours
Revolving around the ranking of the last ten test papers, the examiners fought hard and brilliantly, foaming at the mouth and quarreling with each other. In the end, the last ten The rankings of the seven papers were decided.
Only the top three test papers have not yet been determined.
These three examination papers are supported by several examiners respectively. Three of the eight examiners prefer the examination paper pointed out by the deputy examiner Yan Maoqing; three of the examiners and the chief examiner Xu Jie stand on the same front. We unanimously agreed that the crazy examiner recommended the test paper with eight-legged writing. Well done, even the Qing Ci is unique. Although the comment that "the scholar is so good, you can hear it" is a bit exaggerated, he is definitely the best candidate for this meeting; the remaining two co-examiners preferred another test paper. , the eight-part examination paper also has a solid foundation, and the Qingci is also full of atmosphere and excellent work.
Yan Maoqing was very quiet in the final ranking. The three fellow examiners behind him argued with each other with blushing faces. These three people were also members of the strict party circle.
Xu Jie is a good old man who doesn't talk much, but where does his identity lie?
Although the other two examiners also argued with reason, after all, neither of them had many families, and they were also wary.
Finally, the test paper for third place was also scheduled, which was the test paper favored by the remaining two co-examiners.
Now there are only two groups of people, Xu Jie and Yan Maoqing, whose favorite test papers are left. There is an endless dispute between first and second place.
Yan Maoqing was unusually quiet at this critical moment. Even though the three fellow examiners behind him were blushing and arguing with Xu Jie and the others, he did not say a word.
"I wonder what Mr. Yan wants?" Xu Jie turned his gaze to Yan Maoqing and asked with a faint smile on his lips.
After Xu Jie finished asking, Yan Maoqing finally took action.
In the sight of all the examiners, Yan Maoqing stroked his hat with his hand, held it upright, then straightened his clothes, unfolded every pleat of the clothes, and then put the hat straight. The expression is very formal.
What is Mr. Yan doing? The examiners in the court hall looked at Yan Maoqing, who was neatly dressed. Very puzzled.
After getting dressed and tidying up, Yan Maoqing moved. Yan Maoqing walked to the long desk where the last two test papers were placed and picked up one of the test papers.
This test paper. It was exactly what Xu Jie wanted.
The three fellow examiners behind Yan Maoqing made surprised sounds. What happened to Mr. Yan? What is this? Xu Jie picked up the test paper that the old boy liked. Could it be that Mr. Yan forgot Mr. Yan’s arrangement? ? !
Amidst the astonishment of all the examiners, Yan Maoqing passed Xu Jie’s favorite test paper. It was placed neatly in the center of the long case, and then Yan Maoqing made an action that even surprised the examiners.
Yan Maoqing pressed his left hand on his right hand, hid both hands in his sleeves, raised his hands to his forehead, bowed ninety degrees, then stood up, and at the same time, his hands reached his eyebrows again, and then he lowered his hands.
Let me wipe it
Mr. Yan, why do you salute this test paper? !
The examiners in the courtroom were so surprised that their eyes almost popped out of their heads. Yan Maoqing saluted Xu Jie's favorite test paper! ! ! This flattery is too exaggerated, right? Xu Jie is only two ranks higher than your official! Flattery doesn’t lead to this level of photography, does it?
As for the three fellow examiners behind Yan Maoqing, they were even more surprised. Their hearts almost jumped out of their chests. Hey, hey, hey, Mr. Yan, you are mistaken! If you don't play like this, the secret code you gave us at the beginning was Yu Xiuzai. Let's designate this test paper as Huiyuan. This is a great achievement in front of Mr. Yan Ge! Aren't we all from Yan Ge, why did you join that old boy's team in Xu Jie? ! I've got the credit! ! !
“This test paper.”
Under everyone’s surprised eyes, Yan Maoqing finished the ceremony and spoke softly. The voice was a bit low and hoarse, but it was indescribably solemn and solemn.
How do you think this test paper is? Please tell me quickly! The examiners were very anxious.
“This test paper is very good.”
The examiners heard Yan Maoqing’s voice, six words. Every word that came out of his thin lips sounded to the ears of the three examiners behind Yan Maoqing, as if he was sitting on the ground in a snowy December, with the cold wind sweeping through the blizzard hitting his body, chilling his heart.
Master Yan, Master Yan, how can you say that the paper is very good? Have you forgotten that Yan Ge is old! ! !
Except for the three fellow examiners behind Yan Maoqing, the other examiners were also very surprised. They didn’t know why Yan Maoqing suddenly changed his tune.
"This paper is very good. But in this paper..." Speaking of this, Yan Maoqing pointed to a place in the test paper with a solemn expression and said, "These two characters are my father's name; these three characters are my mother's name. Here, the word 'Yan Zhun' is even more taboo in the name of Yange's father."
< br>"My father, my mother, and the names of Yange Lao Gaotang are all in this volume, so you have to give this gift."
Yan Maoqing said solemnly, and then looked at the Xu Jie in his hand. The test paper was placed aside the long desk, and I felt sad for a long time.
As soon as Yan Maoqing said this, all the examiners whispered, this matter is a bit difficult to handle. In the Ming Dynasty, people were very particular about taboos. There are four categories of taboo objects. The first category is When tabooing emperors, the second category is tabooing officers, the third category is tabooing saints, and the fourth category is tabooing elders, that is, tabooing the names of parents and grandparents.
It is easy to understand that the names of parents and grandparents should be avoided. For example, there was a very famous poet in the Tang Dynasty named Du Fu. If you are bored, you can search Du Fu's poetry collection. I can be very responsible. Let me tell you, the word "idle" will never appear in any of the poems of Du Fu, a prolific poet. This phenomenon is very simple, just because Du Fu's father's name is Du Xian. In order to avoid the taboo word "Xian", Du Fu does not write this word at all in his collection of poems. If it does, it is disrespectful to his father. Similarly, the word "Begonia" does not appear in Du Fu's collection of poems, because his mother's name is Haitang, and she is also a taboo mother.
In addition, the word "preface" will never appear in the poems of the famous poet Su Shi of the Song Dynasty. The word "preface" will never appear in the poems of his family, his father and brother, nor in the articles. Anyone who encounters the word "Xu" will use other words to replace it, just because his grandfather's name is "Xu".
Now, it’s just that the names of Yan Maoqing’s father and mother appear in this examination paper. Even Master Yan Songyan’s father’s name is on this paper.
When Yan Maoqing saw his parents’ names on the test paper, he saluted like this! What do you think Mr. Yan Ge will do if he sees it?
Fortunately, the emperor's name does not appear on this test paper. If the emperor's name appears on the test paper, then this test paper will be guilty of lese majeste! If you still want to be on the list, it’s not bad even if you don’t go into a prison cell!
Yes, the emperor's name does not appear on this test paper, but the name of the father of the chief minister of the dynasty, Yan Song, is on it!
Then do you think it would be okay to mark this test paper as Huiyuan? !
Do you think it’s okay if you let Mr. Yan Ge see his father’s name in the Huiyuan test paper? !
The two fellow examiners who were originally neutral changed their flags at this time and supported Yan Maoqing's preference for Cao Yuan on the test paper.
Several fellow examiners behind Xu Jie were also hesitant. Although this test paper was very good and enough to be successful, it violated Yan Song's father's taboo after all. Yan Song was the chief minister of the dynasty. After thinking about it, the two fellow examiners also turned to support Yan Maoqing.
Taking fire from under the cauldron, Mr. Yan is such a talented person! I misunderstood you! The three examiners behind Yan Maoqing were very excited and admired Yan Maoqing!
"Mr. Yan, I can't help but think of it as far-fetched. We have no reservations in selecting materials for the Holy Land, except for the Holy One and the sages! This volume is a great talent, far better than the others. This volume should be the Huiyuan !”
The fellow examiner who once highly recommended this test paper still insisted on his opinion, blushing and speaking with emotion.
"Master Xu, what do you think?"
Yan Maoqing looked at Xu Jie and asked gloomily, and once again threw away the words Xu Jie originally asked him intact. Gave it to Xu Jie.
All the examiners turned their attention to Xu Jie.
Xu Jie's face remained as calm as water, as if the big stone dropped by Yan Maoqing did not stir up the slightest ripple in his heart.
"That's the case, then mark this test paper as Cao Yuan." Xu Jie said calmly and picked up the test paper that Yan Maoqing liked. Yu Xiuzai can also be seen on this test paper. Three words.
The fellow examiner who highly recommended another test paper looked unwilling. He wanted to say something but was pulled down by another examiner behind him. Finally, he let out a long sigh.
"Mr. Xu, you have great insights, we agree with you."
Hearing this, Yan Maoqing's face fainted with a smile of victory. The eldest son of Yan Ge's brother-in-law, Hui Yuan, was saved! Yan Maoqing seemed to have seen the approving smile of Mr. Yan Ge, and seemed to have seen the four salts of Liangzhe, Lianghuai, Changlu and Hedong waving to him.
"Then fill in the list." Yan Maoqing said with a smile.
"Hmm, hurry up and fill in the exam papers. I can't bear it even if I keep correcting papers for so long." Several fellow examiners behind Yan Maoqing also echoed.
Everything seemed to be under tight control, and Yan Maoqing couldn't be in a better mood.
However
Just when they were preparing to fill in the exams and thought everything was settled, Xu Jie, the examiner of this examination, spoke with a smile.
"No rush, no rush. Before this examination, the Holy Father summoned me in Xiyuan and ordered me to send the top ten papers of this examination to Xiyuan after marking the papers and before posting the results. "Publish the list."
Xu Jie chuckled, looked at Yan Maoqing and said. It doesn’t matter if your devil is one foot taller, I am one foot taller than myself.
Huh?
Yan Maoqing's face turned pale, and the other examiners were all surprised and whispered to each other. This is a general examination, not a palace examination. Why does Your Majesty want to read the top ten papers? Never before.
"Is there anything wrong? Your Majesty is also the one who will set the questions for this exam." Xu Jie looked at the examiners and said meaningfully.
Oh, yes, the Qingci for the second session of this competition was written by the Holy One.
Which of the examiners who dared to comment on the Holy Master's intention nodded their heads one after another. (End of this chapter)