sinovels Chapter 28 Chapter 28
Chapter 28 Chapter 28
The first major event after the Mid-Autumn Festival is Qiu Wei.
Before that, Shen Yu sneaked out while taking advantage of Xiu Mu, and followed the housekeeper of Chu Palace to meet the carpenter.
The housekeeper found a carpenter who was familiar with the palace.This time, Shen Yu has someone beside him and has a bank note, so she has confidence.When the carpenter saw the housekeeper, he came up to him with a smile, "Mr. Zhao, what kind of house does the lord want?"
For the first time, Shen Yu knew that the housekeeper's surname was Zhao.
Butler Zhao said: "Our lord's aide has designed something, and I want you to make it. Don't worry about other things, just follow the arrangement of this gentleman."
The carpenter looked at Shen Yu, stumbled and said, "Well, sir, you are really a young talent."
Shen Yu still needs the imperial examination, so it's not easy to have a relationship with the prince, but he needs to have a certain status to tell the carpenter to do things.So Butler Zhao fabricated this identity out of desperation.Unexpectedly, at Shen Yu's age, it would be a little bit reluctant to call him an aide.
Shen Yu could only pinch her nose in recognition.He first gave the carpenter the picture he drew, and then explained according to the drawing: "This is used for transplanting and pulling out rice seedlings when planting rice. In the first part, use your right hand to insert the seedlings into the field, and then use your feet to gradually move the boat backwards; if you want to pull out the seedlings, use your hands to pull up the seedlings, tie them into turns, and place them in the rear warehouse."
The carpenter understood it immediately, and couldn't help admiring: "Mr. Lang is really ingenious! In this way, it will save a lot of trouble in planting and pulling out seedlings!"
It is easy to meet a professional person. After the carpenter praised Shen Yu enthusiastically, he quickly put forward his own opinion: "The abdomen is in contact with water, so it is better to use the material of ordinary wooden boats. I think elm wood is very suitable, ah , Of course, jujube wood is also fine."
Jujube trees grow slowly, so jujube trees are rare and valuable, and are mostly used for engraving books.Shen Yu shook her head, "It's still elm."
The carpenter nodded. "Of course, of course. But the back needs to sit on a person, and it can't be too heavy. How about using paulownia?"
Shen Yu nodded.
Steward Zhao let them talk, and listened quietly on the sidelines. After they finished speaking, he asked aloud, "What about the wages?"
"Don't dare to lie to Mr. Zhao, this wood is not expensive, but it is a new gadget after all, how about Wuguan?" The carpenter hesitated to ask for a price.
"I'll buy the materials for you first, and when the real thing is made, the prince will like it, so naturally there will be a reward." Butler Zhao responded very simply.
When Shen Yu heard that the price not only did not drop, but doubled, she couldn't help feeling distressed.The carpenter hurriedly added: "Your Majesty, don't worry about money. This is only the first time to do it. If it works, it will be much more economical to do it later. Ten Guan is enough to buy wood."
Only then did Shen Yu feel a little better.
After that, Shen Yu didn't run around anymore, and the whole family waited for Shen Rong to end.
Shen Mu made up his mind, half a month in advance, and locked Shen Rong in the house built by his family according to the standard of the rural examination, and the test lasted for three days.There are three exams in three days, candles are given out at night, you can only eat food that has been brought in for inspection, and you have to get a number plate to go to the toilet.Shen Rong was imprisoned with a haggard face, but with his previous experience, he was able to bear it, and the article was finished.
He read through the anthology of Ji Herun, the chief examiner, handed over by Shen Yu several times, and even summed up the allusions, function words, and sentence patterns he liked to use one by one.
Lu's tried every means to help her husband cook food for his body, and didn't let him bother about any big or small things.
Shen Mu's son was taking the exam, and Shen Yu was practicing with him. By the way, he helped him show the article to Assistant Teacher Sun.Assistant Professor Sun also knew about the situation in Shen Yu's family, and besides helping to revise the article as best he could, he asked Shen Yu to persuade his uncle to be more at ease. "In the last few days, no matter how hard you try, it's useless. Whether you hit or miss is a definite number. It's better to relax and relax. Maybe you will be able to hit if you have a lot of thoughts on the court."
"Students don't know, it's just that the second uncle is approaching the imperial examination and he is very nervous. It would be good if two more articles can help him build up his confidence." Shen Yu replied.
Even Shen Tai seemed to have changed his temper, except that he was out all day and came home late, he didn't take the initiative to provoke troubles, and would even smile when he met Shen Rong.
When the day came, the Shen family's hearts, big and small, hung to the highest point.
Qiu Wei took three consecutive exams.Early in the morning, Shen He prepared the carriage to escort his younger brother to the Gongyuan.
This is the third time for Shen Rong to participate in the provincial examination. He is already very familiar with all the procedures. He walked to the front of the Gongyuan and queued up. The guards checked his body and the pens, ink, and food he was carrying before he was admitted.
After all the examinees had arrived in their respective rooms, Ji Herun walked out with nothing to do and ordered someone to hand out the papers.He looks refined and refined, but his words are not so refined. "I heard that the examiners have never asked about the situation in the No. room. In the past, I couldn't control you, but if you misbehaved, attempted to collude, or cheated, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Hearing such harsh words, most of the students, no matter whether they had the idea of cheating or not, were shocked. Only Shen Rong was anxiously preparing his manuscript and didn't pay attention to what the examiner said.
The first test was the most important one, and the exam would take until the second day. The Shen family members were outside and didn't know what was going on inside. Everyone was waiting eagerly, hoping that Shen Rong would come out sooner.
It was not until dawn that Shen Rong came out.He was very tired, but seemed to be in good spirits.
"How is your body, can you bear it?" Shen He didn't dare to ask how the article was doing.It was Shen Rong himself who smiled and said: "Fortunately! Two questions in the "Four Books" were written by my father in the past, so I felt much more at ease. I rushed to finish the draft before it was dark, and then received the candle."
When Shen He heard that the article was finished, he also breathed a sigh of relief, and urged the driver to go home quickly so that Shen Rong could rest early.
For fear of affecting Shen Rong's mood, the whole family was told not to care about the situation in the Gong Yuan lightly.
Shen Yue was worried and didn't dare to speak out, so she just asked Shen Yu: "Father has slept till now after coming back, will it affect the second exam in the next day?"
Shen Yu said: "Don't be afraid, what the examiners value most is the first round of essays. If the first questions of the Four Books and Five Classics are done well, the remaining two rounds are all written in a smooth manner and do not violate taboos, so they will not be dismissed."
Shen Yue nodded with a half understanding, and said gratefully: "Brother, if father is selected, half of the credit will be due to you."
Shen Yu smiled and patted her head, "It's really a hit, which also means that the second uncle's article is ready-don't worry about it, go back and be with the second uncle."
Shen Yue nodded vigorously, turned around and ran away.
As expected by Shen Yu, Shen Rong easily completed the second round of edict, verdict, table, and edict, and the third round of poetry, and handed in the papers and left before nightfall.
After the three exams, whether you pass or fail, it is over.As strict as Shen Mu, they all acquiesced to Shen Rong to rest at home, to accompany his wife and daughter to recite poems and paint,
When Shen Yu went to the Imperial College, she also took Shen Rong's first essay to show to Assistant Professor Sun. Assistant Professor Sun read the questions first, and then the big competition. Look, it's not difficult to qualify for the middle place, if the examiner is in a good mood, the ranking can be moved forward a little bit."
Shen Yu lost his temper so rarely that he grinned.When he returned home and passed the news to Shen Mu, Shen Mu was also overjoyed. "It's a good thing, a good thing!" He turned around the room excitedly.It was still Shen He who said, "Don't tell Erlang about this news, shall we?"
"That's right." Shen Mu also calmed down.
It's too early to make a guarantee now, if he accidentally misses in the end, the blow to Shen Rong will be too great, especially when he lost his name in the previous two times.
The day when the list was released happened to be the Imperial College Xiumu, but Shen Yu woke up early in the morning.During breakfast, Shen Mu frequently looked outside the door, Shen He was also a little absent-minded, but Shen Rong was very calm.
In the end, Mrs. Lu couldn't hold back, "You really don't want to go and see for yourself?"
"I've already sent people to watch, why go squeeze yourself? There will be a huge crowd." Shen Rong picked up a chopstick dish for his wife, and comforted her in turn. "Don't worry, if you really want me, you won't miss it."
Lu's was amused by him, and the atmosphere on the table suddenly relaxed a lot.
After dinner, everyone went back separately, and Shen Yu went to his grandfather's house to say hello.Shen Mu has already prepared big and small red envelopes, just waiting for the person who announces the good news.But the servant didn't return for a long time, he pursed his lips and looked out the window, his anxiety was palpable.
Shen Yu had to rack her brains to say some interesting things to explain her grandfather's emotions.
Until noon, there was no news.Shen Mu's family was restless and out of breath, "Even if you miss, it's time to come back!"
Shen Yu didn't show his face, and swallowed silently.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Shen Mu finished speaking, he heard the sound of the door, followed by a powerful shout: "Shen Erlang has been selected! The one hundred and seventh place!"
"Really?" All the family members came out of the house and gathered in the hall.
The servant ran to the front of the hall, knelt down, and hurriedly said, "Really! The person who announces the good news will be here soon!"
Sure enough, just after a while, I heard the sound of gongs and drums, and the messenger in red silk held a sign high up, on which was written in thick ink: Shen Rong, the [-]th in Songzhou Yi List.
Seeing this piece of paper makes people completely relieved.
Before Shen Rong said anything, Shen Mu smiled from ear to ear, "Reward someone with a red seal, the thickest one!"
Shen Yue's tears welled up, and Lu Shi also wiped her eyes.Mrs. Song persuaded her kindly: "Erlang's Zhongju is a great joy, brothers and sisters, stop your tears."
Lu choked with sobs and said, "I, I am delighted."
Among the group of joyful people, only Shen Rong seemed to be the calmest one.He got up and solemnly bowed to his father and elder brother. "The child is able to have what it is today, thanks to the blessings of his father, elder brother, and Da Lang."
He thanked him earnestly, and Shen He felt embarrassed first. "They're all my brothers, so why not be polite. Da Lang is a junior, so he should make two trips for his uncle."
Shen Mu also said: "If you really want to thank us, you should study hard and be born next spring."
"My son was about to say this." Shen Rong suddenly bowed down to Shen Mu again. "My son is not a material for studying. It is God's blessing to try to pass the exam. I don't dare to extravagantly ask for Chunwei. My son wants to go to the Ministry of Officials to select officials."