Last time we said that Heshen had to meet a noble man, and a scholar climbed up to the top and became a relative of Feng Yinglian, the Minister of Justice. Since then, Yinglian has been promoted to the positions he has worked for several times, and Heshen has had some contacts la

Last time we said that Heshen has to meet noble people, a scholar climbed up to the top and became a relative of Feng Yinglian, the Minister of Justice. Since then, Yinglian has been promoted to the positions he has worked for several times, and Heshen has had some contacts later. It should be said that Heshen learned a lot of experience in serving as an official in the League of Legends. But before this, Heshen's way of entering the world was not as smooth as we thought. Although he was knowledgeable and had excellent grades, he fell into a big way in the scientific examination, which was almost certain to be successful. What's going on with

? This year, Heshen had been in the official school of Xian'an Palace for eight years. According to the rules, it was time to take the imperial examination, so he took the provincial examination in Qianlong 33. The so-called provincial examination is the village, but it is a provincial examination. Generally, it is held every three years. Sometimes when a large celebration occurs, the emperor is happy and will hold an additional examination in three years intervals. This is called grace, which means it is an imperial examination specially given by the emperor. The provincial examination is usually held in August, so it is also called autumn examination ! Passing the provincial examination is what we often call a re-exercise. Heshen participated in the provincial examination and was originally very confident in himself. To be honest, it should be no problem to pass the exam based on his accumulation of knowledge. But things are unpredictable. After the provincial examination was issued, Heshen failed. This is a huge blow to anyone. Heshen was of course no exception. After he learned that he failed the exam, he was very sad and angry, so he picked up his pen and wrote it down. The poem "I regret it and wander more when I return, who will let you down in the world?" I feel like I am not satisfied with my talent and it is hard to find a soulmate.

In fact, this result cannot be blamed entirely on Heshen. Although Heshen was familiar with the classics, history, and collections of books, he only took the Four Books and Five Classics in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Moreover, the candidates can only interpret the meaning of the scriptures and make specific arguments, and they are called: they can establish words on behalf of sages, and they cannot have too many interpretations and thoughts. In other words, this imperial examination is not selected for people with truly profound knowledge, great talents and thinking skills, but people who can complete the test questions in a proper manner according to the requirements of these eight-legged essays. From this perspective, you will understand that Heshen’s failure in the exam actually has its inevitability. That is to say, Heshen has never been a person who is just a good person and does things completely according to the rules. For example, Heshen failed the exam. If he didn’t give up, he could prepare for the exam for three years before fighting. But Heshen made another choice.

For Heshen, eight or nine years of his ten-year official career has passed. If he fights the imperial examination again, he will inevitably rely on others to support him. Moreover, he has already started a family. A man cannot let his family suffer with him. So, in the second year after failing the imperial examination, that is, in the 34th year of Qianlong, Heshen took over the position of the third-class light chariot commander whom his ancestors left. Then many friends here may be curious. Hey, didn’t Heshen have an official position left by his ancestors? Why do you have to take the imperial examination? This is related to the official environment at that time. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, people like Heshen who inherited hereditary titles from his ancestors and entered the officialdom were called Yinsheng, the Yin of Trees! That’s right, relying on the protection of our ancestors, such young people and such students are a bit like what we call relationship households now! Everyone will think that you come in through relationships and may not have any real skills, so Yinsheng is often not the first choice for young people who are truly promising to enter the government. And passing the imperial examination is the right way to achieve fame and fortune. In this way, you can prove to others that I didn’t come in through relationships, I have real skills. Heshen was in the position of third-class light chariot commander. He worked for three years and was very competent and did a good job. Then in the 37th year of Qianlong's reign, Heshen was awarded the third-class guard. Alas, don't underestimate the position of guard. Qianlong's most beloved minister, Fukang'an , that is, the younger brother of Empress Fucha, , and the son of Grand Secretary Fuheng , he also inherited his ancestors' unborn position. He was awarded the third-class guard, but he was a royal relative after all, and he had a high starting point and was soon promoted to the first-class guard.Comparing Fu Kang'an, you are looking at Heshen, a poor scholar with a family that was in trouble, could actually be comparable to the royal relatives after entering the world. It is not difficult to imagine that Heshen should have received a lot of help from the British League when he first entered the officialdom.

After Heshen became a third-class guard, he was responsible for the emperor's travel safety, so he naturally had the opportunity to show his face in front of the emperor. One day, Qianlong was sitting in a car sedan and enjoying the spring scenery, when suddenly, a guard came up to the border and reported that a Burmese criminal had escaped. besides. . . When Qianlong heard this, he was furious and asked: " tiger rhinestone is out of slaughter, and turtle jade is destroyed in the slaughter. Whose fault is it?" Qianlong likes to hang a book belt, which is to show off his knowledge. This sentence comes from "The Analects of Confucius", which means that tigers and rhinoceros run out of the cage, tortoise shells and beautiful jade are destroyed in the box. Who should I blame? But who is responsible? Whose sins? The guards present, look at me, look at you, don’t understand what the emperor means, no one dares to say this. At this time, a loud and firm answer suddenly came from the crowd. Those who keep the point and guard must not resign their blame, and those who keep the point and guard must not resign their responsibility! It means that the guard cannot shirk responsibility. At that time, although this answer made sense, it was not very clever. You want me to say, it’s so smart! I have to give Heshen a big thumbs up! Why do you say so? Because Qianlong asked: Whose fault is the tiger rhinestone and the turtle jade is destroyed in the box? "The quote is the original words of Confucius , Confucius in the "Analects of Confucius", and the answer by Heshen, "Those who keep the point should not be ruling their blame" was a later annotation by Zhu Xi , a great scholar in the Song Dynasty. What does this mean? It shows that Heshen not only reads the Analects of Confucius, but also recites the annotations without saying a word. He also uses it properly, which is not a hard study or a deadly book. But there is a premise that you have to be able to recite it, so I also want to advise current teachers and parents to take advantage of the students and when their children are young and have the best memory. Some Tang and Song lyrics, famous classics. Only in this way can you accumulate strength and become more useful in the future. During the exam, you can use it in the future when you work, and even when you may change your destiny!

Qianlong could hear it and look in the direction of the sound, and he could see a young man with a good appearance and outstanding temperament in the crowd at a glance. That was Heshen. Qianlong looked at the young man with a talented talent in front of him, and asked him with great interest, do you understand the Analects of Confucius? Heshen replied yes, when Qianlong was interested, he went in. Ask Heshen, let me tell you what it means even if it is about to be defeated in one chapter. Heshen was happy when he heard this. Heshen was studying the classics hard on weekdays. Oh, he finally had a place to use his skills. Heshen answered calmly. If people who are distant from afar, they will cultivate their morality since they are cultivated. This is the view of the saint. However, the world has changed, and people's hearts are not the same. It is difficult to ensure that the stubborn people will not have two hearts by relying on the way of education alone. Therefore, they must use both kindness and power. Since the priest Since the education, people will wait for authority to convince others to be the way of kings. Emperor Qianlong was deeply satisfied with Heshen's answer, and at that time, the dragon face was very happy. I also left a deep impression on this young man. In the 40th year of Qianlong's reign, Heshen was promoted to Qianqing Palace guard. In November of the same year, he was promoted to the imperial guard again and served as the deputy commander of the Zhenglan Banner Manchuria. Do you still remember what official position Heshen's father was? The deputy commander of Fujian was killed, which is equivalent to the deputy commander of a provincial military region. At this time, Heshen was only old at that time. He took office as the deputy commander of Zhenglan Banner Manchuria under 30! He was even better than his father.So, everyone's evaluation of Heshen has always felt that he was just flattering and flattering. In fact, it is not entirely true. He will definitely be able to deal with it calmly at critical moments and not be afraid of danger. Not everyone has this ability. Don't we all know that: Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Qianlong was not an ordinary emperor. He was very smart all his life and worked hard to govern. When will he get to the point at once? This shows that his comprehension is absolutely extraordinary! Well, today Xuewei shared with you that Heshen failed in the scientific examination and took another way to enter the officialdom. With his talent and courage, he was soon discovered and appreciated by Emperor Qianlong. Next, Heshen’s official career will be cheated! So what did he become the fastest official in the Qing Dynasty and even the entire ancient history? Let's continue to talk next time.