Emperor Dewu quite agreed that Xier's idea was the same as his.
With Yin Bozhong taking the lead, the other officials had to follow suit.
Otherwise, there would be a huge difference compared to Yin Bozhong!
The latest imperial examination has also begun. This time it is absolutely open and fair, giving many students from poor families an opportunity.
The palace examination is approaching, and many students have arrived in the capital.
In the capital city, many poor students buy water at small roadside inns.
The weather was too hot. Students with some money bought a pot of cold tea, while students with less money ordered a pot of water.
Three students gathered together, chatting enthusiastically. "Brother Dai, you said you came from Yanglong City. My home is in Yangxin City, not far from you!"
"Come to think of it, we are fellow countrymen in a sense!"
Dai Changdong smiled and nodded gently, "Yes."
"After all, we are fellow villagers."
"And me!" the young man beside him said with a smile, "My home is in Anyancheng. Calculating it, our hometowns are just a straight line!"
“They are all in a straight line!”
Dai Changdong and Le Yezhou looked at each other and smiled, "It seems we are really destined to be together."
Du Tianli also laughed.
The three of them drank water and chatted about all sorts of things, and as they chatted they came to the topic of the palace examination.
Le Yezhou said with a smile, "I don't know what ranking we can get."
"But I heard that the top scholar in every dynasty was destined to be a prince consort. However, our Yuan Kingdom does not have a princess of the right age right now. The current emperor only has one princess, the Ninth Princess, who was born not long ago. I don't think he would appoint her to be the top scholar."
Du Tianli felt a little regretful, "I really want to be a prince consort, hahahaha."
"There's nothing I can do, I can only think about it!" Le Yezhou looked at Dai Changdong, "Brother Dai, what about you?"
Dai Changdong laughed and shook his head, "I don't want to be a prince consort."
"Oh?" Le Yezhou's face was full of teasing, "Brother Dai, do you think you have a loved one?"
Dai Changdong's cheeks flushed slightly, but he nodded, "Yes, no matter whether I can pass the imperial examination this time, I will propose marriage when I return."
Le Yezhou looked longingly, "That must be a very good girl."
Dai Changdong nodded vigorously, "She's fine."
"In this life, I don't want to marry anyone else except her!"
Both of them were moved when they heard this.
As he was speaking, someone suddenly screamed, "Someone is stealing silver! Thief!!"
The three of them looked at each other, then stood up and chased after the thief.
Dai Changdong was not just a nerd who only knew how to study. When he was at home, he also helped with farm work. He rushed over, pushed the man to the ground, and snatched the purse back.
The maid ran over in a hurry, took the purse, and thanked him repeatedly, "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir!"
Dai Changdong still held the thief down with his hand, "No need, it's just a piece of cake."
"I will escort this man to the government office."
After saying that, Dai Changdong and the other two took the thief away.
The maid glanced at them, turned around and hurried back to the inn, handing the purse to a young woman.
"Princess, this purse was retrieved by that young master for us."
The girl was wearing a veil. Upon hearing this, she took the purse, stood up, and left with her maid. After they both got into the carriage, the girl took off her veil and asked, "How is it, Shuang'er, what does the young master look like?"
Shuang'er covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "My princess has good taste. That young man is very handsome and seems to be a Jinshi who came to take part in the palace examination this time."
"Tomorrow, they will take part in the palace examination together!"
The princess's face was full of a girlish smile. "When he came in just now, I could see through his veil that he looked very handsome."
"I'm old enough now, but I really don't like those useless young men from aristocratic families!"
"I hope he can pass the exam and get a good academic record."
"Shuang'er, please help me find out his name. If he can pass the imperial examination, I will immediately ask mother to go to the palace to talk to the emperor's uncle about this."
"Uncle Emperor dotes on me, he will definitely agree!"
The princess's name is Yuchi Fenglan, the youngest daughter of Prince Yuchi Su.
Yuchi Su was the younger brother of Emperor Dewu. When Emperor Dewu ascended the throne, it was also with the help of Yuchi Su.
The two brothers have a very good relationship. Now, Yuchi Su is helping Emperor Dewu guard a territory. Yuchi Fenglan, as Yuchi Su's youngest daughter, is favored by him.
Emperor Dewu's attitude towards her was also a little gentler.
Not only that, she was also given a title, Princess Qingfeng.
"yes!"
Shuang'er agreed, "Don't worry, Princess. Shuang'er will definitely ask someone to keep a close eye on it."
"Of course, I won't miss any news!"
"Shuang'er, you've also learned to tease me, haven't you?"
"Shuang'er doesn't dare~"
The two of them laughed and joked and soon returned to the prince's palace.
After Dai Changdong and his men sent the thief to the government office, they all went back to rest.
Early the next morning, they entered the palace in an orderly manner to participate in the palace examination.
Emperor Dewu was really eager to recruit talented people. He was anxiously waiting for the results and even carried Yuchi Xi over to watch them write from a distance.
Let Yuchi Xi also see what the palace examination is like.
[Wow, it feels like I'm dreaming back to the modern exam!]
[These people are still writing with a brush. Do they really have enough time?]
Emperor Dewu:?
modern?
What is that?
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