PFC Chapter 144 Who is this good guy? He actually gives out rewards in the form of gold leaves!
Chapter 144 Who is this good guy? He actually gives out rewards in the form of gold leaves!
The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing gently, and the streets where Yan Mansion was located were filled with an unusually lively atmosphere.
The servant of the Yan family ran all the way back, his forehead covered with beads of sweat, which sparkled crystal clear under the sunlight.
He rushed into the mansion breathlessly, shouting, "Master, great news! Our son has passed the imperial examination!"
When Mr. Yan heard this, he was stunned at first, then a brilliant smile broke out on his face, his eyes full of surprise and pride.
He waved his hand and said loudly: "Reward! Reward this boy!" The servant was so happy that he knelt down to express his gratitude.
After taking the purse as a reward, he happily hid aside and secretly opened it to take a look. This look made him gasp.
Five taels of silver!
Our master of the Yan family is so generous!
Mr. Yan was so excited that he quickly ordered his servants to prepare to welcome the officials.
The servants quickly placed baskets of copper coins at the door, and the copper coins sparkled in the sun.
Mrs. Zhang also quickly prepared several large red envelopes and waited for the arrival of the officials with great joy.
The whole family hurried to the gate. Old Man Yan was dressed in gorgeous clothes, his back straight, his face filled with joy that was hard to conceal.
Mrs. Zhang was tidying up her clothes, her eyes full of anticipation.
At this time, the big red lanterns at the gate of the mansion swayed gently in the wind, as if they were dancing happily for this happy event.
When the people around heard the news, they gathered around.
Someone in the crowd exclaimed: "Young Master Yan is truly talented. This is such a great joy!"
An old vegetable seller said, "The Yan family has always been virtuous and kind. Now that the young master has won the first place in the imperial examination, it is also a blessing from heaven."
An old lady next to them continued, "The Yan family will be very successful in the future!"
Yan's neighbors also came to congratulate them.
Mr. Li, who lived next door, bowed and said, "Brother Yan, congratulations! Your son is so successful, it really brings honor to the family!"
Shopkeeper Wang from the silk shop across the street also had a big smile on his face: "Mr. Yan, you have taught your son well. The Yan family will surely prosper in the future."
Old Master Yan led Yan Nansheng to bow in return, expressing his gratitude non-stop.
The neighbors were all elders who came to congratulate him, their eyes always stole glances at Yan Nansheng, but they didn't dare to approach and talk to Yan Nansheng.
The young master of the Yan family is handsome, and his temperament seems to be innately noble.
Just looking at him from a distance I felt his imposing presence and I didn't dare to look him in the eye or talk to him.
Just as everyone was expecting it, the sound of gongs and drums was heard in the distance, and the officials who brought the good news were walking towards the Yan Mansion.
The officials were dressed in bright clothes, holding high the good news, and beating drums and gongs along the way, making the scene very lively.
The leaves on both sides of the road rustled, as if applauding this festive moment.
The officers held their heads high, their faces filled with pride. The leading officer had bright eyes and walked with vigorous steps.
When they arrived at the gate of the Yan Mansion, they stopped, bowed respectfully to Old Master Yan, and then read the good news aloud.
"Everyone in the Yan Mansion, listen up! Today, the results of the provincial examination are announced. Yan Nansheng, the son of the Yan Mansion, has outstanding talent and brilliant essays. He stands out among many students and is honored as a Juren.
Moreover, he was extremely talented and won the top spot in the exam, achieving the honor of being the top candidate!
This is the glory of Yan Mansion and the glory of the local area!
I hope Yan Nansheng will continue to work hard to benefit the people and society and bring glory to the country's prosperity!"
After the announcement, the officers smiled and handed the good news to Yan Nansheng with both hands.
One of the officers couldn't help but give a thumbs up and said, "Mr. Yan is so talented, he is truly the glory of this place!"
When Mr. Yan took the good news, tears of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he thanked the officials repeatedly.
Then he signaled his servants to scatter the prepared copper coins to the crowd. People scrambled to grab them and the scene was full of joy.
The officials also received generous red envelopes. They were all smiling and bowing to wish the Yan family well.
The leading official felt the thickness of the red seal and felt that the texture was not right.
Under the cover of his colleagues, he opened it and his eyes widened instantly.
He excitedly elbowed his colleague, who instantly became angry when his eyes met the exposed corner of the red seal in his hand.
He instantly had the same expression as the leading officer.
Gold leaves! Five!
This Yan family is incredible!
At this moment, the entrance of the Yan Mansion was filled with laughter and joy, and the good news that Yan Nansheng had won the top spot in the imperial examination spread throughout the streets.
In this era, the dream of scholars is to get their names on the imperial examinations, and among these, passing the imperial examination can be considered an extremely important step.
If you pass the imperial examination and become a juren, the treatment and benefits you will receive are really enviable!
Once one becomes a juren, one's financial situation will first be greatly improved.
That’s real financial subsidy!
The local government would give money and goods to the candidates. Although they could not become rich overnight, at least they would have enough food and drink and could live a fulfilling life.
Moreover, taxes on land and other things can be reduced a lot!
While others work hard to farm and pay taxes, the family of the Juren scholar can easily save a lot of money. How can this not make people envious and jealous!
Furthermore, the social status of Juren was also rising rapidly.
When walking on the street, he would hold his head high and chest out, and others would respectfully call him "Juren Master" when they saw him.
Even the local wealthy businessmen had to be polite when meeting a juren, and might even want to establish a relationship with him and marry their daughters to him!
If this happened in the village, it would be even more serious. All matters, big or small, would have to be asked to ask the scholar for advice. His words were golden and carried great weight.
If you get the first place in the imperial examination and get the title of Jieyuan, there will be even more benefits!
This top scholar is like a star among scholars, and he carries his own aura wherever he goes.
First of all, his reputation spread throughout the area in an instant, and he became a great talent in the eyes of everyone.
That feeling is just like when celebrities walk on the red carpet nowadays, with the flash lights flashing non-stop.
Everyone gave him a thumbs up and praised him for his talent and promising future.
Even the friends who played in the mud together when I was a child had eyes full of admiration.
In official career, Jieyuan has unique advantages.
When taking the imperial examination, the chief examiner will pay more attention to the scores of the top scorer.
After all, anyone who can take the first place in the provincial examination must be no ordinary person.
Perhaps because of the title of Jieyuan, the examiners would be more tolerant of his essay when marking the papers, which would invisibly increase his chances of becoming a Jinshi.
If you are lucky and make rapid progress all the way, enter the palace examination and meet His Majesty the Emperor, it will be a real honor for your family, and even smoke will be emitted from your ancestral graves!
Moreover, this top scholar is also a hot commodity in the marriage market.
Which girl doesn’t want to marry a future high-ranking official?
The matchmaker has broken down the door of Jie Yuan's house.
You can choose any lady from a famous family or a daughter from a wealthy family.
Of course, this can be ignored. After all, Yan Nansheng is a princess. The medicinal materials in the system are the main reason for the next exam.
Another reason is that Yan Nansheng needs a reason to return to Beijing, an opportunity to be noticed by the emperor.
This opportunity cannot be too deliberate, it needs to be subtle.