Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 370: The Unsure Mr. Jie Yuan
According to the statistics of Luxi and Danniang, in the second brother's future career plan, Jisuyuan must leave.

In the history of the Song Dynasty, no spy chief had ever become the prime minister of a country.

Even the most powerful spy chief is a character who is inherently hostile to the world and cannot stand in the light of day.

Besides, the spy chief has no experience or track record in governing a country. Who would dare to let him serve as prime minister?

Not to mention the prime minister, he had nothing to do with the role of an important official.

However, the spy organization is a very useful knife, although it is a knife that is feared by others.

Since it’s impossible for the top scholar to continue on the path of spy, he might as well build one himself!
Anyway, "Youqiusi" has the innate qualities to become a spy organization.

Therefore, during Yang Yuan's visit to Japan, the two sisters Luxi and Dan Niang replanned and reorganized the "Youqiusi".

The "Youqiusi" has now been completely transformed and is heading down the path of no return to become a spy organization.

According to the table method for selecting prime ministers summarized by Lu Xi and Dan Niang, the selection of prime ministers in the Song Dynasty was initially mainly based on internal officials.

That was a continuation of the tradition since the Five Dynasties, when officials such as Hanlin Academician, Privy Academician, and various officials were most likely to become rulers.

But that was only at the beginning of the Song Dynasty, continuing the tradition of the previous dynasty, and since then the mainstream has been for the six ministers to govern the country.

Among the six ministers, the order of the ratio of those who became the ruling officials is Li, Li, Bing, Xing, Hu, and Gong.

Therefore, according to the idea of ​​Luxi and Danniang, the two talented couples, their top scholar should strive to get close to the Ministry of Personnel system from the beginning when he became a civil servant.
Even if you cannot get a job in the Ministry of Personnel at the beginning, you must work hard in this direction.

In the future, the Yang family will aim to become the prime minister's family.

However, Lu Xi did not tell Yang Yuan about this plan. Although she firmly believed that her man could easily become the top scholar if he was willing, but...

Let’s wait until my second brother passes the imperial examination and becomes the top scorer.

An understanding girl will not cause unnecessary trouble to her man. Brother, just concentrate on your exams now.

They will share these trivial matters, this is what a good wife should do.

In the evening, Yang Yuan sent Qingtang back to "Shuiyunjian" because he found that the child now showed signs of being "Luo-ized" and began to like eavesdropping like Luo Tingxia.

Don't think that he didn't know Qingtang was quietly standing at the door and peeping at him at noon.

Qingtang was sent back to "Shuiyunjian" in a depressed mood. Old Man Song was training his disciples in the mountains again, so only Yang Yuan and Luxi were left in "Fengweilou".

So, in the "Flavor House", Luxi tasted the long-lost flavor again, and it was the familiar taste in his dreams...

The next day, Lu Xi got up early and helped Yang Yuan get dressed like a gentle new bride, then went back to the airport to report for duty.

Last night, Lu Xi had told him that registration for the Spring Imperial Examination had already begun, and told him not to forget to report to the Ministry of Rites.

The Ministry of Rites will then verify each candidate’s information one by one, which is a very tedious task.

Register early so that if there are any problems with the nucleic acid test, they can be dealt with in time.

Yang Yuan thought that he had not had a good time in court for several days since he arrived at the Privy Council.

He has been on leave for a whole month. If he asks for leave again for some reason right after his leave, he would feel a little embarrassed even if others don't say anything.

In that case, you might as well sign up before your vacation is over.

Besides, one has to go to the Ministry of Rites to register for this provincial examination.

Even though the Japanese delegation has not arrived yet, they will first send a speedboat to the Song Dynasty to discuss diplomatic affairs with the court.

The Ministry of Rites was responsible for dealing with diplomatic envoys from various countries.

Therefore, he could also find out where the Japanese delegation would stay.

After all, the four major diplomatic post stations, Banjingguan, Dutingyi, Laiyuanyi and Huaiyuanyi, are all places to receive foreign guests.

Except for the envoys from the Jin Dynasty who always stayed at Banjing Pavilion every time they came, the envoys from other countries did not stay at a fixed place.

Therefore, Yang Yuan went to the Ministry of Rites first. Fortunately, the Privy Council and the Six Ministries were on the same street and not far away.

As soon as he arrived at the Ministry of Rites, Yang Yuan found that there was already a long queue in front of it.

There were also candidates carrying bedding rolls, probably trying to grab a registration spot, and they slept on the floor at the door last night.

When Yang Yuan saw it, he couldn't help but frown. How long would it take to queue up?
Yang Yuan thought that during the "Fajie Examination", officials and their children all took the "Bietou Examination" separately, and there were also separate inspection channels when entering the examination room.

This time when registering for the “Ministry of Rites Test”, there should also be a “first-class exclusive channel”, right?
Yang Yuan took one look at the long registration line and wanted to go to the front to inquire. This wouldn't take much time since the line was already so long.

So he left the team and walked forward.

"What are you doing? Go back and line up!"

A minor official from the Ministry of Rites pointed at Yang Yuan unhappily and ordered him to go back.

Yang Yuan walked up to him, bowed his hands with a smile, and said: "When Yang first took the test, he took the 'other test'.

I don’t know if there is a separate registration area for the Ministry of Rites now. I’m afraid I’ve queued in the wrong line, so I came here to ask.”

When the clerk heard that Yang Yuan had participated in a "separate test" before, which meant that he was either an official or the son of an official, his arrogant attitude immediately changed.

The clerk smiled and said, "So you are a great official. You will take the 'Ministry of Rites Examination' and you will also have to go to a separate 'Separate Examination' examination room. Therefore, there is a separate registration channel. Please follow me."

Yang Yuan nodded and followed the clerk into the gate of the Ministry of Rites.

Yang Yuan casually asked, "What's your name? What's your current position in the Ministry of Rites?"

The clerk smiled and said, "You are too polite, sir. I am just a small bailiff in the Ministry of Guests and Guests, and my name is Liu Qiong.

I have been seconded here to assist the candidates with their registration. I wonder what your name is, where you are working now, or if you are a government official?"

From the Ministry of Hosts and Guests? That's a perfect match! Yang Yuan was delighted and replied, "I am currently serving as the Secretary of the Privy Council's Mechanical and Speed ​​Office. My surname is Yang and my name is Yuan."

Liu Qiong slipped and turned around suddenly, saying in shock: "The senior official is Yang Yuan, Yang Chengzhi."

Yang Yuan was stunned. Am I famous?
He nodded and said, "Yes, it is Yang."

Liu Qiong was pleasantly surprised, and immediately became more respectful. He bowed and said, "It turns out that it is Mr. Jie Yuan who is here in person. I am so sorry for my disrespect."

Yang Yuan suddenly realized that this was the reason.

After Yang Yuanzhong passed the imperial examination, he used the excuse of a leg injury and went to "the countryside to recuperate."

He naturally didn't know that he was the top scholar, but he was indeed talked about by the officials and people of Lin'an for several days.

Countless parents use him to motivate their children to study hard.

One of the most important functions of the Ministry of Rites is education and imperial examinations.

Naturally, we pay special attention to such a top candidate. How could we not know his name?

In Liu Qiong's opinion, since Yang Yuan could pass the exam and become the Jieyuan, he would definitely become a Jinshi, and he might even have a chance of getting the first place.

Liu Qiong was originally an official, even though he worked in the Ministry of Rites. Now he felt inferior to Yang Yuan.
Liu Qiong subconsciously bowed and said with a smile: "Mr. Jie Yuan, please come this way. Those who can participate in the 'Bietou Test' are candidates with status. It is extremely difficult to impersonate them, and the verification is also simple.

Therefore, few candidates who want to take the "Bietou Exam" come to register so early.

You ranked first in the exam, and you ranked first in the Ministry of Rites exam. You will definitely be first in the next exam.”

"Hahaha, I'll lend you some good words then."

Yang Yuan smiled and bowed to him, then asked casually, "I injured my leg a few days ago and went to the countryside to recuperate for a while.

On the way back, I saw a few Japanese people at the dock. They didn't look like ordinary merchants. Could it be that Japan has envoys coming this year?"

Liu Qiong smiled and said, "Mr. Jie Yuan has a keen eye. This year, a Japanese delegation is coming.

What you saw, Mr. Jie Yuan, must have been sent by Japan to submit an application to the court for a "public inspection."

Yang Yuan said nonchalantly, "Oh, the Japanese official delegation doesn't come here often. Where does the court place them, 'Laiyuan Post' or 'Huaiyuan Post'?"

Liu Qiong smiled and said, "Mr. Jie Yuan, you are a wise man. The court originally wanted to place them in Huaiyuan Posthouse.

However, the Japanese envoy was a monk who liked quietness. He disliked the heavy worldly atmosphere in the city, so he asked the court to stay in Banjing Pavilion.

The court has agreed, which is good. If they go to Banjing Hall, they will be entertained by Guo Xin. My Ministry of Rites is busy with the registration of candidates, so we don’t have time to greet them.”

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "That's right. The imperial court is holding an imperial examination to recruit talents for the country. This is a grand ceremony. Naturally, it cannot be delayed because of the Japanese envoys."

As Yang Yuan spoke, he began to wonder, are they living in Banjing Pavilion?
This is the only one of the four major inns for receiving foreign envoys that is located outside the city.

Monk Jinghai chose this place to make it easier for him to act, right?
That's good. We live in a remote place, which is convenient for you and me.

When I went to Japan, you gave me a great gift. Now that you have come to Song Dynasty, I will return the favor and give you a knife!

……

As the officials and children of officials who were going to take part in the Ministry of Rites' "Bietou Exam" had not yet come to register, the minor official in charge of the "Bietou Exam" had nothing to do and was sitting in the signing room with his chin propped up and dozing off.

Compared with the long queue in front of the Ministry of Rites, it is really busy and idle, just like the VIP windows in some occasions.

Liu Qiong led Yang Yuan into the registration office and shouted at the top of his voice, "Mr. Jie Yuan is here to register."

The minor official's chin suddenly slipped off his palm and he opened his eyes dazedly. When he heard that it was Yang Yuan, the Jie Yuan Gong, who came to register, he did not get angry for having his sweet dream disturbed.

He politely asked Yang Yuan to sit down and handed him a "registration form".

Yang Yuan took it and looked at it, and couldn't help laughing. The "tabular" format was exactly his "invention".

Yang Yuan filled in the required information on the form, including his family background, age, place of origin, and the number of times he had taken the imperial examination, and then he received a "certificate".

This voucher is not an "admission ticket", but a voucher used to exchange for an admission ticket in the future.

After everyone has registered, the Ministry of Rites will post the list of all applicants.

Among the candidates from different places, there are few who do not know each other's background.

If there is a problem among them, other candidates can report it, which is equivalent to a "public announcement period".

At the same time, the Ministry of Rites will also investigate the candidates to ensure that the applicants have not violated any regulations or falsified their household registration.

After the "publicity period" is over, the Ministry of Rites will post the "Capital List".

The "Dubang" is also called the "Hunbang", which is a notice that arranges seats and informs qualified candidates when to take the exam and where the examination venue is.

At that time, the candidates will use this "voucher" to collect the official admission ticket - the floating ticket.

Yang Yuan was the top scorer in the exam, and the official in charge of registration was very polite to him.

The formalities were completed smoothly, and the official even escorted him to the door attentively, waving warmly and saying, "Welcome back, Mr. Jie Yuan!"

Yang Yuan looked back at him. The official knew he had said something wrong and hurriedly tried to make amends, saying with an awkward smile, "Welcome back... Lord Jie Yuan is my superior, ahahaha..."

Yang Yuan couldn't help laughing when he heard that. He bowed to him casually, turned his head, and felt bitter in his heart.

My name has been reported. Your Majesty, you have to give me some support!

If you can't figure out the test questions, I'll be first in the test but last in the provincial exam, that would be so embarrassing!

(End of this chapter)