roccoschili Chapter 190 Show people and fame
Chapter 190 Show people and fame
Once upon a time, there was a scholar named Jing in Danyang County (now south of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province). One year, he went to take the boy examination (a test to qualify for the scientific examination in the imperial examination era. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, it was called the "prefecture and county examination". In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, This period is called "county examination" and is divided into three stages: county examination, government examination and hospital examination.).
The night before the exam, he had a dream while sleeping, and in his dream he found himself in a temple.
When he walked in and took a look, he saw a king sitting on top, and many officials standing in front of the stairs, all holding books in their hands, looking very majestic.
Jing was very curious, pointing to the books collected by the officials and asked: "What kind of books are these? What are they used to record?"
The official replied: "This is the Kejia register. It records the list of people who have passed the exam."
Jing Mou heard this and asked happily: "Can you check it for me?"
The official said: "Okay."
Jing was very conceited throughout his life, believing that he was extremely talented and would definitely be able to get into the top three.
So, he asked the officials to first search it in the "Dingjia Book". Who knows, after looking through the entire booklet, I didn't see Jing's name.
The officials then went to check the "Book of Filial Piety and Honesty of Jinshi". In the end, there was no name named Jing.
Jing's face suddenly changed color.
At this time, an official said: "Don't be discouraged. Maybe it is in the "Book of Scholars in the Ming Dynasty"? I will check it for you again."
As a result, after looking through it, Jing’s name was still not there.
Jing laughed and said: "These brochures are all fake! With my literary talent and knowledge, I should be able to win the first place in the world! How is it possible that I can't even pass the exam for a scholar?!"
After saying that, he was about to tear up the books.
An official quickly stopped him and said: "Don't be angry, there is still a "Book of Shows" that you can check!"
Jing asked hurriedly: "I've never heard of it. Did this showman also get the honor?"
The official explained: "Excellent people refer to those who are talented and knowledgeable but have not obtained any honors. In the world, those who get the top prize are regarded as the first, while in heaven, the outstanding people are regarded as the first. However, this book is not there Our place is under the control of King Xuanming himself. Sir, you can ask King Xuanming to check it out."
Only then did Jing know that sitting in the lobby was King Xuanming. So, he listened to the official and asked the prince.
King Xuanming was also approachable and immediately agreed to his request.
King Xuanming took out a booklet from the table, which was a white jade slip made of gold silk thread.
Opening the first page, the first place is "Danyang Jing"!
Jing Mou had mixed feelings for a while and couldn't help but burst into tears.
King Xuanming smiled and said: "Why are you so obsessed with fame! Try to count, how many famous champions have there been since ancient times? How many famous examiners are there?
Han Yu's grandson Han Gun won the first prize in the exam, and people only knew Han Yu but not Han Gun! Luo Yin never passed the exam in his life, but now some people still know about Luo Yin.
You should go back and study hard and master some useful real skills? "
Jing asked strangely: "Don't all those who passed the imperial examination have real talents and practical knowledge?"
King Xuanming said: "That can't be generalized! However, you must have both literary talent and literary blessing in order to pass the exam. There are only a few such people in each dynasty, like Han Yu, Bai Juyi, Ouyang Xiu, and Su Shi That’s right. It’s just that their names are on the Ziqiong Palace, and they have no fate with you.”
Jing thought for a moment and said nothing.
King Xuanming waved his sleeves, stood up, and read loudly:
"What is the envy of a mere person?
There are not many noble people in ancient times. "
When Jing heard this, he suddenly woke up.
However, the scene in the dream is still vivid in my mind. When I learned that I had failed the examination, I couldn't help but feel very depressed and unhappy all day long.
Sure enough, despite his whole life's hard work, he failed to get into the imperial examination and died in depression!