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The imperial examinations in the Song Dynasty were divided into the interpretation examination (country examination), the provincial examination (morning examination) and the final palace examination.

If Cai still takes the exam by himself, Cai still specifies that he will not even pass the initial answer test, even if he has carefully studied ancient Chinese because he wants to translate some important historical materials.

This is not a matter of ability, but Cai still has never experienced professional training in this area.

fortunately!

The original Cai Jian helped Cai Jian finish all the exams, leaving Cai Jian with a ready-made score.

Fourth place in the First Category.

On TV, you can often see words like "Jinshi A Class" and "Jinshi B Class".

There is actually a difference between the Jinshi A and the Jinshi B here, and there is a big difference.

In the imperial examinations of the Tang Dynasty, there was no difference between A and B. From Emperor Gaozu of Tang to the early Tang Dynasty, all Jinshi were called "B.

In order to demonstrate his literary virtue, Emperor Minghuang of Tang issued an edict saying: "There is no A-Class in modern times. From me, we must open the door to A-Class and let the best talents become examples for the world."

Therefore, throughout the Tang Dynasty, "Academic College" became the synonym for the top three Jinshi students.

By the Song Dynasty, the imperial examination system underwent great changes.

The Jinshi exams, A and B in the early Northern Song Dynasty all refer to Jinshi, and A must be better than B.

In the late Northern Song Dynasty, it was clear that the first grade of the first grade and the second grade of the first grade of the first grade, and even the third grade (that is, the same as the Jinshi).

In the Southern Song Dynasty, five levels were released (i.e., first, second, third, fourth, fifth), and "second, second" is actually an equivalent concept with "B".

In short, no matter which dynasty or period, the A Department is better than the B Department.

The top three in the First Class are: the top scorer, the second place, and the first place. The second place is undoubtedly the top scorer, and the second place is the second place. Later, it evolved into a special second place. Tanhua pointed to the youngest among the Jinshis in the early Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, and later it became the third place.

Cai Shen, the fourth place in the First Division, is actually the fourth place in this scientific examination.

Compared with the top scorer, second scorer, and Tanhua, Cai Shen's fourth spot is naturally a bit worse, but compared with tens of thousands of candidates in the same period, the fourth spot is already a very good result.

During the Song Dynasty, especially during the Northern Song Dynasty, it emphasized culture over military affairs.

Therefore, if Cai Jian, who is ranked fourth in the First Division, will definitely have a higher starting point.

So, after hearing Cai Tao report that he was ranked fourth in the first grade in high school, Cai still immediately confirmed with surprise: "Can you take this seriously, Brother Fourth?"

Cai Tao smiled and said, "The third brother is the chief examiner of the undergraduate degree. Can my news be wrong?"

After hearing what Cai Tao said, Cai Shen's heart was completely put into his stomach. He thought to himself: "The fourth place in the Academic Department, the progress of things seems to be smoother than I thought."

At this time, Cai Tao said again: "By the way, my third brother asked me to tell you that he intends to recommend you as the censor of the palace or to serve as the magistrate of a county. I wonder what you mean?"

After you pass the Jinshi, you must be appointed as an official.

And this is actually an unwritten rule for the appointment of an official.

In the early Northern Song Dynasty, the top three in the imperial examination were usually awarded the position of Tongzong, which was equivalent to the deputy prefecture-level officials in later generations.

In the late Northern Song Dynasty, due to various reasons such as fewer and fewer official positions, the level of official awards was reduced, and the top three in the imperial examinations could only start with the magistrate.

Although Cai still ranked fourth, although he looked one place away from the top three, he was actually one level away. If he followed the rules of the official award at this time, Cai still could only be the chief clerk of a county, and it would never be possible to work directly from the magistrate.

This is the welfare of Cai still joining the Cai family, and he can take shortcuts that those without background cannot take.

but--

After hearing Cai Tao's inquiry, Cai still had no joy on his face. Instead, he frowned, as if he had encountered something troublesome.

Seeing this, Cai Tao asked, "Is the sixth brother not satisfied with the third brother's arrangement?"

Cai Shen shook his head slightly, as if he was saying "I am not dissatisfied", and as if he was saying "I am not satisfied".

Through this period of time, Cai Tao really regarded Cai Jian as his confidant. Therefore, seeing that Cai Jian seemed to not want to be the censor or the county magistrate in the palace, he said bluntly: "Sixth brother, if you have any ideas, just tell me that I and the third brother are brothers of my family. If you are not convenient for you, I can tell you for you, you don't have to worry."

Cai Chong and Cai Tao are brothers of the same father and mother, so Cai Tao dares to make a promise.

At the same time, this also shows that Cai Tao is still a good friend.

Cai Tao said such words, but Cai still stopped hiding it. He said, "I am grateful to the good intentions of my third brother, but I don't know what I want to do with my fourth brother. In fact, my ambition is not about literature, but in martial arts. My lifelong wish is to be a general and fight for the country on the battlefield."

"What?" Cai Tao thought he had heard it wrong.

After Zhao Kuangyin came to power, he summarized the lessons of the fall of the Tang Dynasty and believed that the strength of local military commanders should be weakened. Therefore, through the famous "release of military power with wine" and other means, he deprived Shi Shouxin and other founding generals of the country, and then began to emphasize civil and suppress military power in a general tendency.

As a result, in the Song Dynasty, especially during the Northern Song Dynasty, the status of literati was greatly increased, while military men were regarded as inferior. Those with high rank, such as the famous general Cao Bin, had to lead the literati and officials on the road, and they would lead the car to avoid it and give way to the other party. Usually only those criminals, thugs, and thugs would join the army. Good families have always disdained to join the army.

What's more, Cai still just passed the Jinshi class, and he has a bright future, so he has no reason to join the army!

Therefore, when Cai Tao heard that he wanted to be a general, he had such a big reaction.

Cai still stood north and said, "When I was drunk, I looked at the sword with a lamp, and I dreamed of blowing the horns and camps. I was divided into 800 miles under my command, and I heard the sound of fifty strings, and the soldiers were fired on the battlefield. The horse was made of Lu Feifei, and the bow was as fast as the thunder and the strings were shocked. I ended the affairs of the king and the world, and won the reputation of his life. I was unwilling to lose my life!"

"When I was drunk, I looked at the sword with my lamp, and dreamed of blowing the horns and camping... I didn't want to let down this life! I didn't want to let down this life, I didn't want to let down this life... Good poem! Good poem! What a first-class good poem!" Cai Tao praised Cai Shen's poem for a while, and sincerely praised.

At the same time, Cai Shen "borrowed poetry to express his ambitions" and also made Cai Tao understand Cai Shen's ambitions. He said: "Sixth brother, your poem makes me want to go to the border outside the border to fight with the Hu people on the battlefield!"

"When you are drunk, you can see the sword with a light, and dream about blowing the horns and camp... you don't want to lose your life!"

After savoring Cai’s poems, Cai Tao said with some regret: “It’s just a pity that your talent is your sixth brother. If it weren’t for your grandfather, Wang and Gong who changed the imperial examination system and did not take the poetry and essays, you would be the first name in the current academic year!”

Cai still said nostalgia: "Poetry and essays cannot strengthen the country. I still like to fight for the country on the battlefield. I devote myself to horse and corpses in this life. Moreover, I think... our Cai family also needs a general."

After hearing this, Cai Tao felt a little moved!

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Chapter completed!