Long Junhai didn't understand why Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was so anxious and angry that he wanted to announce the second question immediately. Shouldn't he discuss the quality of his previous poem first?
In fact, what Long Junhai didn't understand was that it wasn't that no one commented on the poem just now, but that no one dared to comment on it. You know, as long as the talent is higher than three dou, it means that this kind of poem has carried too much of the luck and will of heaven. Ordinary people simply cannot comment on it, otherwise they will be blamed by heaven.
Now that Long Junhai has written a poem of extraordinary talent, other generals and candidates, except for Li Bai and Du Fu, dare not speak out. Even Emperor Xuanzong of Tang did not dare to say it casually. This is tantamount to tacitly admitting that Long Junhai won the first place, and no one else would have any criticism.
So now we move directly to the second question. You can speak freely about the second question and anyone can speak. It does not look at talent. The most important thing is whether a person's thoughts are in line with the current main theme. On the other hand, it depends on the display of personal charm. After all, a person's temperament and charm are closely related to luck.
Just like a person who is frowning all day long will hardly have good luck and will often be plagued by bad luck, while a person who smiles all the time will have a much higher chance of having good luck than others.
What the Tang Dynasty needs are people with good luck. If people with bad luck appear, it will affect the country's destiny. This is very important.
Long Junhai has no advantage on this question. The problem is not that he does not have a deep understanding of the Way of Heaven and the State, but that he himself is not liked by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. Therefore, no matter how well he speaks, it will be of no avail.
So Long Junhai did not say anything in this regard, but the others were blushing. Basically, anyone with a talent of two buckets would argue, and the rest of the people became supporting roles. After all, even if they spoke, it would be of no use because they had completely lost the chance to be promoted to the top three.
This part can be said to be the most time-consuming. A group of people argued for two hours, and Long Junhai became a little drowsy, but Emperor Xuanzong of Tang listened with gusto. He felt that these were the talents he really needed. Although people like Long Junhai were also needed, it was difficult to completely control them, which always made him uneasy. Therefore, even if Long Junhai passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer, he would not entrust him with important tasks.
Finally, the second test question was over. On the surface, the man who was extremely talented had the upper hand, while the others had their own strengths.
At this time, Li Bai couldn't help but ask, "Brother Long, do you have any special insights into the Way of Heaven and the State?"
Long Junhai smiled and looked at the other party, then said: "I don't have any special opinions. I think the way of heaven is the way of heaven. The rules of reincarnation of all things cannot be broken under normal circumstances, so it is better to obey them. As for the country, this is not a matter that can be decided by one person. The country depends on the people. If the people don't raise their spirits, no matter how much we say, it will be useless."
Hearing this, Li Bai nodded in appreciation. Although Long Junhai spoke briefly, his words were very clear and profound. It was difficult for ordinary people to understand at this level.
However, at this moment, the man of extraordinary talent smiled and said, "General Long, I beg to differ. The country is the emperor's country, and the country is naturally the emperor's country. Although the Way of Heaven is the rule for the survival of all things, the emperor is the Son of Heaven and naturally represents the Way of Heaven. Therefore, I believe that obeying the emperor's will and supporting the emperor in establishing immortal merits is the true Way of Heaven and the country!"
Long Junhai ignored the man's flattering and empty words. He just smiled and said, "Emperor must also follow the Way of Heaven, and obey the people and the country. The Way of Heaven is Heaven, and the country is the people. That's all. I won't accept any rebuttal."
"You! How ridiculous! You're talking nonsense!" The other party was obviously stunned. He didn't expect Long Junhai to be so blunt. However, he was also secretly delighted. He thought that even if Long Junhai was extremely talented, he couldn't please the emperor and would definitely not be the top scorer! Therefore, the top spot must be his!
Long Junhai frowned and looked at the other person, then said disdainfully: "I have no objection to you flattering me, but I won't tolerate you causing trouble for me! I'm making this clear today, the top scholar position is mine, and no one else can take it away from me!"
"Damn it! Who do you think you are? This is the Golden Palace! How dare you be so arrogant! Your Majesty, I beg you to drag this man out and behead him in public!" This man didn't know Long Junhai and thought that he was just a close friend of Li Bai. Moreover, the poem just now might not have been written by Long Junhai, but it might have been instructed by Li Bai! Even if Long Junhai was a general, he dared to defy the imperial power in the Golden Palace. It would be unjust if such a person didn't die!
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang frowned at this moment. It was certain that he didn't like Long Junhai, but there was no way he could do anything to Long Junhai. Now this blind candidate was trying to sow discord between them again. His impression of this candidate suddenly dropped to the lowest.
Upon hearing this, Long Junhai smiled and said, "Ignorance is fearless. Do you know who I am? I am the Shenlong General, who was just appointed by the Emperor. My name is Long Junhai. You are not from Chang'an City, right? Otherwise, you would have heard of my name long ago!"
"Long Junhai? Who is Long Junhai? This is the world of the Tang Dynasty! This is the Golden Palace! I don't believe that the emperor will not drag you out and chop you into pieces!" The other party also said indignantly.
Long Junhai laughed heartily. "There are hundreds of civil and military officials here, and hundreds of thousands of imperial guards and experts outside! Ask them if they dare to drag me out and chop me up!"
"Your Majesty! This man is truly arrogant! I beg Your Majesty..."
"Shut up! Someone, come here! Take this person away who has no manners and doesn't know the difference between superiors and inferiors!" Emperor Xuanzong of Tang couldn't help but roared in anger at this moment!
The candidate's heart tightened, and he didn't understand what was going on. It was clearly Long Junhai who had defied the imperial authority, so why was he arrested now?
"Your Majesty! I am innocent! It was this man surnamed Long who despised you! He is the one who deserves to die the most!" The candidate continued to shout at the top of his voice, giving Emperor Xuanzong of Tang a headache.
At this moment, Long Junhai smiled and said, "Your Majesty, if you find it difficult, why not just award me the title of Number One Scholar first, and then you can continue with the palace examination. I won't have to get involved in this matter."
"Arrogant! This is the Golden Palace! Long Junhai, have you had enough of this? Come! Take this ignorant candidate out and chop him off!" Tang Xuanzong hadn't wanted to kill anyone. After all, a candidate with such extraordinary talent was a rare find. With a little training, he could become a great talent for the Tang Dynasty. But at this moment, he couldn't care less. There was no point in keeping such a tactless person around. What good could he do with his talent? He was just a bookworm!
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