"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong agreed and turned to walk outside.

Not long after, Chen Hong came in from outside with a few people.

The leader was Lu Xiangsheng, followed by Wen Zhenmeng, and behind them were Song Yingsheng and Zhang Yu, the top four in the imperial examination.

Zhu Youxiao called them here today, one to meet them, and the other to assign them tasks.

Zhu Youxiao was not originally responsible for this matter, but he had something to say to them, so he met them in person.

After the four people came in, they immediately knelt down and saluted.

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "Alright, everyone get up."

The four people stood up quickly, and then two of them were stunned. Lu Xiangsheng and Song Yingsheng were really stunned for a moment.

They knew the young man in front of them and had seen him more than once.

Although he was wearing different clothes and the occasion was different, they still recognized him at a glance.

Their hearts were pounding and some were speechless.

"What? Don't you recognize me?" Zhu Youxiao looked at them and said with a smile.

The first person to know Zhu Youxiao's identity was naturally Zhang Yu. However, although he knew Zhu Youxiao's identity, he did not dare to tell the others.

"Your Majesty, we do not know your identity. Please forgive us." Song Yingsheng said quickly.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "I called you here today, firstly to meet you, and secondly, I have something to tell you."

"In this imperial examination, you all achieved top marks and did very well. According to previous rules, you should all be admitted to the Hanlin Academy. However, this year is different. I would like to arrange for you to study separately, so I would like to ask if you are willing."

It's actually useless to say this. Your Majesty has already said it. Can you say you don't want to?

"The court has just established a General Staff Office and needs to select a few talented new Jinshi. The selected people don't need to enter the Hanlin Academy and can directly serve in the General Staff Office."

"I have some understanding of you. Lu Xiangsheng, Wen Zhenmeng, would you like to join the General Staff Office?"

Zhu Youxiao had carefully considered these two people. As for the remaining Song Yingsheng and Zhang Yu, they should go to Hanlin Garden.