The top scholar has been chosen.
As for the second one, it is the candidate named Ouyang Ji.
He knew that if nothing unexpected happened, this person would definitely be the top scorer. Now, he felt a little embarrassed to let a person who looked like a traitor take his place.
However, it is not unfair to let the other party rank second.
So now put this person's test paper in second place.
Generally speaking.
The top three awards required the emperor's personal approval.
Of course, it is also possible to select only one top scholar and leave the others to the ministers.
As for the emperor, he only needed to number them in order, and the ranking would be determined.
After Wei Yunyi finished all these, he didn't pay attention to anything else.
Let Wang Jin distribute these test papers.
And below.
Song Gongwen also took all the test papers.
But when everyone saw the first test paper, which was the one that was chosen as the top scorer, they were stunned.
It’s Chen Xuance, it’s actually Chen Xuance!
Minister of Rites Wang Lun had a confused look in his eyes, and he had no idea why.
He admitted that Chen Xuance's article was well written, but it was still not qualified to take the first place.
Lian Song Gongwen also thought so.
"this..."
Everyone was speechless for a moment, and immediately turned to look at the Prime Minister.
Zhang Zhengming was also very surprised, and then he took a look at the second ranked test paper, which was Ouyang Ji.
Before this, they had already reached a consensus that this person was the first in this palace examination and had the talent to be the top scholar.
But now, he has become the runner-up...
"Grand Master, should we ask His Majesty?" Wang Lun stepped forward, a hint of hesitation in his eyes as he said, "Chen Xuance's essay is indeed good and worthy of being ranked second. However, compared to Ouyang Ji, it is indeed a little behind."
"Now that His Majesty has nominated him as the top scholar, I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate, isn't it?"
Once the imperial examination is completed, anyone who ranks second will have their ranking announced to the world.
Even the articles they wrote would be posted for the many candidates and court officials to read.
Ouyang Ji's talent is recognized by many people, and his essay for the palace examination was also extremely well written.
It can be said that he is well-deserved of the title of top scholar and can withstand the evaluation of the world.
But Chen Xuance was not like that.
Qualified to enter the second class again.
But compared to Ouyang Ji, he is still a little worse.
When the time comes, once the two people’s articles are posted, people all over the world will see them.
Ordinary people may not be bothered by this, but some scholars, if they think about it carefully, can judge the difference between the two...
Therefore, Wang Lun thought that he should persuade His Majesty in this regard. Even if Chen Xuance is ranked second, it is fine. In their opinion, there are indeed some problems with the first place.
Several other university secretaries, including Song Gongwen, also had this idea.
However, Zhang Zhengming shook his head at this moment and said, "I understand what you mean, but you must know that this is the first imperial examination of this dynasty, and it is also the first time that His Majesty has personally selected the top scholar."
"Even if there are problems, neither you nor I can say anything more, so this matter still depends on your Majesty."
His meaning was very simple, that is, even if Chen Xuance's article was not as good as Ouyang Ji's.
But the problem is that this is the first time His Majesty has chosen the top scholar.
Some ministers opposed it.
Therefore, there is no other choice but to announce it according to this ranking.
When Wang Lun and the others heard this, they didn't quite understand. The Grand Tutor was obviously the most impartial, so why was he...
As for Song Gongwen, he stood aside with his head down in deep thought. Others didn't know, but he understood what his teacher meant very well.
As mentioned before, this was the first imperial examination of this dynasty, and its significance was different from those before and after it.
Even if the ministers had opinions in their hearts, they could not express them.
And according to his ideas.
It's useless to bring it up, as His Majesty will make the decision arbitrarily.
Of course, Song Gongwen also knew the deeper reason, that is, the teacher, and he also regarded it as a matter of building the prestige of His Majesty.
The emperor has chosen it personally, and the court officials have no objection. Why not praise the wisdom of the current emperor?
However, he also felt that perhaps His Majesty would make Chen Xuance the top scholar.
Perhaps there are other considerations?
After thinking about this, Song Gongwen said nothing more, but simply said, "I think what the Grand Tutor said makes sense."
After hearing this, the other university scholars looked at each other. Zhang Zhengming agreed. Now that there was one more person, it seemed pointless to continue insisting.
Several people nodded, and then said, "Then let's announce it according to this ranking."
Immediately, under the leadership of Zhang Zhengming, all the cabinet ministers walked out of Chengtian Hall.
Walk to the wing where the candidates rest.
soon.
The rankings from one to ten, that is, the first and second place rankings, were read out by Zhang Zhengming.
When everyone heard that Chen Xuance was the top scorer and Ouyang Ji was the second, everyone was shocked.
Even Chen Xuance himself was stunned!
I am the top scorer?
His eyes were full of doubts, and he looked a little unbelievable.
Although I know that my article is well written and there is a hope of getting into the second class.
But winning the first place and becoming the top scholar was completely beyond Chen Xuance's expectations.
Could it be that it is because my article praised His Majesty so much?
Your Majesty was so happy that he chose himself as the top scholar?
But that's impossible, right?
Your Majesty is a truly wise and enlightened monarch. How could he directly select a top scholar based on an article of praise?
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