Chapter 79
Remove the seals with names on the first five test papers.
Xuan Fu asked, "How is it? I'd like to see if there are any friends of mine." As soon as he saw that Master Hu looked satisfied and stroked his beard cockily, he knew there must be one.
Sure enough, when I got it, Zhou Quan’s name was among them.
Manyu Fu was also very happy, "Not bad, not bad."
"Your Highness, all the candidates have arrived at the main hall." Zhao Erxi came to invite the prince.
Xu Duofu stood up and ordered, "Bring their original test papers." He also said, "Master Hu, please come with me." Don't try to avoid suspicion! I must let Master Hu see what he can do today!
Master Hu: ...You were too slow to refuse.
"yes."
Zhong Qiong didn't know what was going on between his nephew and Master Hu, but he found it quite amusing. His nephew seemed particularly sincere because of his childishness. Master Hu himself might think the prince was amusing, so he didn't care about it.
Everyone followed His Highness to the main hall.
Zhao Erxi called out to the prince to arrive——
All the candidates in the hall knelt down and kowtowed, shouting "Long live the prince!"
Xuan Fu was sitting on the prince's throne and he raised his hand to invite everyone to stand up.
Zhong Qiong, the two chief examiners, and Master Hu stood in front of the hall. The eighty-six examinees stood up, bowed their heads, and waited respectfully.
Xuanyuefu saw Zhou Quan standing in the front row and praised him. Then he saw Li Ang in the second row and said, "My friend, Li Ang, why can't you do this?"
Forget it, he is illiterate and has no friends.
Passing the exam is already impressive.
Xuanyu Fu gave Zhao Erxi a look, and he read out the top five names. "Everyone whose name is read, please step forward and stand out."
The five of them took a step forward.
When Xuanyun Fu saw the top five, he couldn't help but feel happy. This year's class was worthy of being brought up by Gu. Three of the five were handsome and young, and the remaining two were middle-aged but also had thick eyebrows and big eyes and looked like scholars.
Not bad, not bad.
He is indeed the prince's disciple - many people flatter themselves. There is a folk saying: The palace examination is like a carp leaping over the dragon gate. Because they meet the emperor and the emperor decides the ranking, they can also be called the emperor's disciples.
This year's decision was made by the Crown Prince, so the Crown Prince's disciples can also have a say.
"Look up and let me see." Xuanyufu said.
This raise is even better.
Many people were looking at five of them, not to mention Zhou Quan, their old acquaintance. The remaining four were actually also looking at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. His Royal Highness was wearing a bright yellow crown prince's robe, sitting on the upper chair, with a noble appearance. They did not dare to look at the crown prince, but a quick glance left a deep impression on them.
"Introduce yourselves one by one. Don't be nervous, let's chat." The prince said very kindly to his 'students'.
At the bottom of the stairs, Master Hu said: …
"You should be the first to speak about Zhou Quan." Xuanyufu asked his eldest disciple to set an example for everyone.
Master Hu moved his lips several times but finally closed them. Zhou Quan, as if he didn't know His Highness, simply introduced himself, his name, age, and place of origin. The others followed suit and introduced themselves in the same way Zhou Quan had said.
Everyone was quiet.
"Among the five, who has married? Has anyone taken a concubine..." Xuanyuefu remembered that Taizu had set a rule that scholars, young scholars and juren were not allowed to take concubines, saying that having concubines would distract their attention from studying.
The five people answered in turn. Although they didn't know what His Highness meant, they all answered honestly and did not dare to hide anything.
There really was a man who had a concubine.
Xuan Fu looked at the other person and snorted in his heart, "Gu Gang said that you have thick eyebrows and big eyes and look like a good person, so you just ignore the rules?"
"Taizu established the imperial examination system to select talents and once said that scholars were not allowed to take concubines, no matter what their status was."
The man who had just answered the question of taking a concubine was so frightened that he knelt on the ground, sweating profusely. He knew that the matter was serious, and he kowtowed and tried to defend himself: "Your Highness, my concubine is not listed in the family tree--"
"Then you are even more hateful. You are greedy for beauty, but you only have her as a concubine, but you don't even give her a title. You are judging the big picture by the small details, and you have no responsibility in your own family." Xuan Fu paused here. His words were too harsh, and he was afraid that this man would come back and deal with the concubine.
"If you have some manliness, you should accept the punishment today and don't implicate innocent people when you go back. It's you who are greedy for enjoyment. It's not easy for a little girl like you."
"I understand. It's all my fault." Lu Hua's face turned pale with cold sweat. He felt desperate. His future was ruined in this palace examination. It was over.
It is true that after he passed the imperial examination, a wealthy businessman sent him a beautiful woman, but he was unable to resist the beauty and thus got into such a disaster.
"I remember, if a candidate commits a crime, each concubine will be fined 100 taels of silver. You must remember to pay the fine later." Xuan Fu reminded them, looking at everyone standing in the court with a scorching gaze. Most of them were so frightened that their legs trembled and they fell to their knees.
Well, so many people are guilty of this.
"All of them are recorded, and all of them have to pay the fines." Xuanyu Fu said, and then looked at one of the top five, "You can go to the second class."
Eliminate one.
Lu Hua, who thought his future was ruined, didn't expect that he only had to pay a fine?
Xuan Fu saw that the man was still looking at him in confusion and thought that he was dissatisfied, so he said, "The academic law was established by Taizu, and I will sentence you according to the law. Why do you still have doubts?"
This lesson was taught to him by Master Yan, he remembers it all!
Xuanyi Fu still likes to learn some "gossip classes". In addition to the serious texts, he can learn everything.
Lu Hua hurriedly said, "I dare not. Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness."
It's not that he is showing mercy, but he is being honest. Grandpa Taizu didn't say that taking a concubine would erase the achievements. Xuan Fu planned to write a "Secret Book of Employing People" for his father. Lu Hua was easily seduced, so he suggested that Lu Hua be sent to a remote place to temper his temper and endure hardships.
Only the top four remain.
In a corner where His Royal Highness the Crown Prince couldn't see, Tutor Hu stroked his beard with a look of satisfaction. His Royal Highness might not be good at the literary exams, but he always performed unexpectedly.
"Please bring the article to me and have a look at it." Xuanyu Fu said.
Master Hu, who was just satisfied, said: …
His expression was complicated. Does His Highness really want to take the written test?
this--
Manyu Fu took four articles. Everyone had good handwriting, and nothing could be wrong from the handwriting. However, illiterate people would not set foot in a field they were not good at, so Manyu Fu handed the test paper to Wang Banban and asked, "If a local rainstorm caused a disaster, how would you provide disaster relief?"
"If it's a snowstorm, how will you provide disaster relief?"
Because his father had discussed these two points with him, and he had also looked through Lord Fu Xue's memorials from previous years, Xuanyu Fu had an idea in mind and said, "Who will answer first? The one who answers first will get extra points." Because there was no time to think, extra points had to be given.
Don’t let the one who answers first suffer a loss.
Xuanyu Fu originally thought that Zhou Quan should raise his hand, but when he said extra points, the four of them looked at each other, and the older one stood up first and said, "Student, be brave and answer first."
"Okay, come on."
Wei Mingguang answered about the rain disaster first. He spoke slowly and in classical Chinese. Xu Duofu almost stopped talking, but still listened. This person's answer was very 'comprehensive'. At the end, Xu Duofu was suspicious, "I just heard your last point. Please say it again."
The other party said it again, many blessings: ...
He heard it right.
Because the other party said that heavy rain was sent to provide disaster relief, as a local official, I have to blame myself - this is fine, anyway, it is okay to blame myself and reflect on myself first, and then I will hold a prayer altar, praying to God that there will be no more heavy rain.
Many people were speechless when they first heard this, but when they thought about it carefully, they realized that the people were suffering from the mental shock after the disaster, and praying for God's blessing might bring a little comfort, which was not bad.
"What if the atmosphere of praying to God is too strong in a place, and praying is ineffective? What if a cult rises and recruits people as believers, confronts the local government, and causes riots?" Many people asked. This is also a possible problem.
The other party was obviously confused, and hesitated after thinking about it. Perhaps because he saw that His Highness was young and heard that His Highness had a kind heart, he replied that to control local riots among the people, one must persuade people to do so step by step.
"That's not right. Taizu said: In troubled times, the law is strict." Pan Zihong couldn't help but speak first, and then bowed and said, "The student dared to answer first."
"Then go on." Xuanyuefu agreed with Pan Zihong's point of view.
Pan Zihong said: "The fact that local cults can flourish shows that there are people with bad intentions who take the lead in inciting the people. We should first arrest the leaders and kill them to intimidate and establish authority. We should lock up all the brainwashed believers and let them starve for a few days. Otherwise, chaos will break out and innocent people will suffer even more."
One hand is hard, the other hand is soft.
The people are uneducated and have not yet gained any wisdom. Having experienced disasters, they are easily deceived. Therefore, even if they become believers, we cannot kill them all. We can just starve them and lock them up for a while.
Hard measures are only used against leaders who use the people as guns.
Many people's eyes lit up when they saw Pan Zihong. He was really a handsome, young and knowledgeable man. He listened to him in vernacular and answered in vernacular as well. He was also very tolerant towards the common people.
Not bad, not bad.
After finishing the rounds one by one, Zhou Quan finally said that he was talking about the snow disaster. He first talked about the rain disaster. Everyone talked about it very well. He had no other ideas to complete the discussion, so he focused on snow control.
Xuan Fu listened to Zhi Xue's words and there was a flash of surprise in his eyes, because Zhou Quan knew a lot about Zhi Xue. The information matched the memorial written by Fu Xue, which described all kinds of snow disasters, big and small, in Wuzhou. It was obvious that Zhou Quan had done his homework.
He didn't reveal the question!
Finally, Xuanyu Fu had an idea in his mind and said, "There is a saying that the most beautiful person is the best. In the imperial examinations in the past few years, the best person was mediocre in appearance. This year, Gu Jianguo finally made up for this saying."
As soon as these words were spoken, some of the four people breathed a sigh of relief, while some guessed that the prince might want to give the third place in the imperial examination to Pan Zihong. Third in the first class, which is actually not bad, but... the first place in the imperial examination might go to your highness's classmate, Young Master Zhou?
Rumor has it that Prime Minister Lin is recuperating from illness and Zhou Ruwei is the sole holder of power in the cabinet.
Naturally, it was also Prime Minister Lin who spread the royal secrets behind Sun Jian's back at the Dongyang Inn. This matter caused a lot of controversy but no case was concluded. Until now, all we know is that Prime Minister Lin is recuperating in his mansion, his son is still in the East Factory prison, and several adults involved in the case are also imprisoned in the East Factory.
Your Highness has great trust in the East Factory. This case has been mysteriously dragged on from the end of last year to this year. There are rumors outside that Your Highness is too young to make a decision, and will wait for His Majesty to come back and make a decision. It is also true that Prime Minister Lin is a veteran of three dynasties. Besides, this case may be deliberately framed by others to frame Prime Minister Lin.
This 'other person' is Zhou Ruwei.
Scholars are smart and like to think about things in a complicated way. Before they become officials, they are already very suspicious and tend to exclude and suppress dissidents from the officialdom.
Now, in the eyes of outsiders, Zhou Ruwei is in great power, and the young crown prince who is the regent does not dare to confront Zhou Ruwei head-on. He must give Zhou Ruwei face and confer the title of top scholar on his son.
"The third place winner is very comprehensive." Xuanyufu said.
Others who thought about the secret struggles in the court:?
Zhou Quan bowed deeply to thank His Highness, and then stood back in his original position.
Xuanyu Fu pointed to the second one, that is, to answer Wei Mingguang first, because the eliminated fourth one answered even worse, almost copying the answers of Wei Mingguang and Pan Zihong. The first one also got a point for answering quickly.
Wei Mingguang was visibly nervous and spoke in a flowery manner, but he was bold enough to think of strategies on the spur of the moment and was self-reflective, though he was a little shortsighted and superstitious. Xuan Fu planned to add some advice to his father's "Secrets of Employing People": the runner-up should go to a big city with a high level of civilization to absorb new ideas.
Finally, he said, "Pan Zihong has the appearance of a third place winner and the talent of a first place winner. I think that since the court is full of talented people, talent comes first, so I will choose him as the first place winner."
Pan Zihong bowed deeply and knelt to express his gratitude.
"The list of the second place candidates has been decided and they will enter the Imperial Academy. The list of the third place candidates will be arranged by the Ministry of Personnel."
Those in the third class can be sent out to serve as local officials. Those in the first and second classes will both enter the Hanlin Academy, but there are differences between them. Those in the first class are the key training targets in the Hanlin Academy, and will most likely be able to enter the cabinet in the future. However, the same cannot be said for those in the second class, as the Hanlin Academy is an examination and selection system, and the last-placed ones will be eliminated every year and sent out to serve as officials.
Even so, when a Hanlin scholar becomes a local official, the Ministry of Personnel will focus on considering some good places.
After three years of being a Hanlin, you can be transferred out of the Hanlin Academy to train in the six ministries, and then be transferred based on your performance. This cycle repeats. For example, everyone in the previous Hanlin Academy can be transferred to work this year.
Xuan Fu looked at Li Ang and decided to ask for his opinion in private before saying anything else.
It depends on whether Li Ang wants to come to his Eastern Palace or stay in the Hanlin Academy for three years.
Why use 'sit'? Because these three years are really like studying. You have to endure loneliness. There is no teacher to teach you. You have to read books and write articles by yourself. Sometimes his father needs some clerical work, and he will come and write at any time.
Finally, there are annual exams every year.
The Eastern Palace is more relaxed, but... how to say it. After entering the Imperial Academy, he will be his father's soldier. After three years, he can choose to be an official in the six ministries or local areas. If he enters the Eastern Palace, he will be his soldier, and there will be fewer opportunities to show his face and display his talents.
Many people in Fuzhou understand clearly that they should treat the subordinates in the Eastern Palace with as much honor and dignity as possible.
After finishing his business, Duo Xuanfu stood up and left, and everyone respectfully sent His Highness off. Taifu Hu looked at His Highness's back, and not only did his tense heart relax, but he also had a smile on his face.
Your Highness, you are worthy of being taught by me. You are a teachable boy.
It was already dark outside. Xuanyu Fu said to Wang Banban, "If it's too late to send those Jinshi out of the palace, let's close the palace gates later. Don't worry."
"Yes." Wang Yuanyuan responded first, saying, "Master Yan is waiting for you in the warm room."
"My little deskmate is here? It's just right for us to have a meal together. I'm hungry."
As soon as Yan Jinjin was mentioned, he felt hungry. He had not felt it before when he was sitting in the hall. Xuan Fu's steps became faster. Before he entered the warm room, he took off his hat, unbuttoned his robe, handed it to the eunuch beside him, and said, "Yan Jinjin, you didn't see me this afternoon. I am so majestic and wise."
Yan Huaijin said: "Then tell me about it."
This just hit the spot for a certain prince who wanted to show off, so he sat down and gulped down a few sips of tea, saying, "Serve the food first, and we'll talk while we eat. You've been waiting for me here for too long, why don't you stay at my place tonight?"
"Okay, please talk to my uncle." Yan Huaijin agreed.
Xuanyunfu asked Shuncai to go to the cabinet to pass on the message to Lord Yan, then he thought of something and looked regretful: "Oh, I left too fast just now and didn't see the expression of Master Hu. He didn't believe me just now."
Yan Huaijin really didn't know what to say about this.
Because he felt that what Xuanfu said was right, but it was not good to speak behind the Taifu's back.
"No, I will show off to Master Hu in class tomorrow afternoon and ask him how I did on the exam today!"
Yan Huaijin thought it was a good idea. "You sounded very confident. How did you take the exam?"
The two of them sat outside to eat. Xuanyifu said this and that at first, and Yan Huaijin thought about it carefully. Then he praised Xuanyifu for his reasonableness in the exam, because Xuanyifu kept saying that this year's top scholar was young, beautiful and talented.
Yan Huaijin also became curious, "Can I meet Brother Pan?"
"You want to see him? Sure. There will be a banquet in Qionglou on the 15th. Zhou Quan and Li Ang will be there. I wanted to go too. Now that you are accompanying me, let's go together to join in the fun. But I can't stay for long. I can't have a good time with those Jinshi scholars there." Xuanyu Fu said.
On the 15th day of the lunar month, people would ride horses in a parade through the streets to attend the banquet at the Qionglou Tower. This is an old tradition.
Yan Huaijin said hello.
After the two of them ate and drank, Xuanyufu was obviously hungry and ate a lot and very quickly, while Yan Huaijin ate neither too fast nor too slow. When the two of them almost put down their chopsticks, the eunuch brought more snacks.
Your Highness likes to eat it, freshly baked from the oven.
Xuanyifu took the plate of snacks to the warm room and ate as he walked. The eunuch poured him hot tea. Yan Huaijin did not eat snacks after meals, but Xuanyifu handed the plate to him and invited him warmly. He took a piece, explaining that he ate too many sweets and was afraid that his teeth would rot and become ugly black.
“……”Xuan Xufu: The snack in my hand doesn’t smell good anymore.
No, mine is salty.
"It's okay, just rinse your mouth and brush your teeth after eating. Why are you so anxious about your appearance at such a young age?"
Yan Huaijin: "Do you care about appearance? But you like good-looking people, Duoduofu. If I'm not good-looking, will you still play with me?"
The many blessings of eating snacks are as follows: !!!
He looked over and saw that the child Yan Jinjin really cared about the answer.
It's all his fault! Xuan Fu swallowed the food in his mouth and said seriously: "I will definitely play with you. We are good friends for life. It's just that some people look at you more because they are good-looking. In fact, just like Pan Zihong won the first place in the imperial examination, talent is the most important."
But it's much better to look at it, and I'll have more fun, Yan Huaijin thought.
"I know. I'm not angry and I don't particularly care." Yan Huaijin comforted.
Xuanyuefu breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good." Then he said with a smile, "Besides, you have a strong foundation, why are you still worrying? You will be a handsome man when you grow up."
"I really want to grow up quickly." Yan Huaijin whispered while chewing on a snack.
Xuan Fu listened vaguely and said while eating snacks: "It's not important to be annoyed when growing up. I have to do things every day. It's still the happiest to be a child." He missed his two dads. He didn't have to worry about the big and small things in the court. Every day when he opened his eyes, he would think: what to eat today, I am so sleepy in Tutor Hu's class, and I will shoot fifty arrows in physical education class today!
It's nothing like it is now.
After the two of them had dinner, it was getting late, so they strolled to the East Palace. Xuan Duofu was very excited because Yan Huaijin was accompanying him today. He pulled Yan Huaijin to play skipping rope in the yard. After they were sweating, they suggested that they take a bath together.
Yan Huaijin's face turned a little red and he said no.
"We're all brothers, so what's there to be afraid of? Let's go." Xuanyu Fu invited warmly.
Finally, Yan Huaijin couldn't refuse, and the two of them bathed in the pool and rubbed each other. Xuanyu Fu asked, "Will you sleep with me tonight? Let's chat. We haven't seen each other for several days."
Because these days many people are busy with the Spring Examination.
Yan Huaijin said: "Okay."
There were two quilts for the two of them. Brother Xuanfu let Yan Huaijin sleep inside. A candle was lit in the outer room, and the light was a little dim. The two chatted a lot. Yan Huaijin said that the new tutor was in class recently, and Zhou Quan and Li Ang were not there, so he was the only one sitting in the front row in the class, and he wanted to sit in the front row.
Xuan Xuanfu felt a little sorry for his little classmate when he heard this. The table in the middle of the podium was really scary, and now the little classmate was the only one who had to carry the burden and move forward with difficulty.
"But if His Majesty comes back, will you come back to the palace to study? I still want to sit with you." Yan Huaijin said. Therefore, he never changed his seat.
Xuanyu Fu: ...he forgot that he had to go to class when his fathers came back.
Kill him.
So he decisively changed the subject and talked about his two fathers, and said angrily: "You didn't give me any information!" But there was worry in his eyes.
Yan Huaijin turned over and looked at Xuan Fu, saying, "I have been studying the treasure map recently, and I have also secretly learned the hexagrams. Good luck to His Majesty and Uncle Xu."
Manyu Fu was happy, "My father is very powerful. I hope they can come back soon. The regent is very tired." It would be okay even if he went to the hall to study and sit in the first row. He stretched out his hand and pinched Yan Jinjin's face, "How is the treasure?"
"It's almost there. I've found the approximate location. We need to go to a higher point to make a detailed estimate. We can go look for it when you're free."
Xuanyuefu's eyes lit up when he heard this. He had not expected Yan Jinjin to have achieved such amazing results during this period. He immediately said, "Then find a day and we will take some people out to look for him."
The weather is getting warmer now so I can go out of the palace for some fresh air.
"By the way, where is it? Is it far?"
Yan Huaijin said, "Not far, just outside Shengdu, in the southwest. It should take about a day to get there by horse."
"It's indeed very close." Xuan Fu had already planned a 'picnic' in his mind. If it was a one-day ride, then they couldn't go back and forth on the same day. They could stay there for a few more days. "After the Qionglou Banquet on the 15th, I'll talk to Lord Zhou and take Captain Huai and Ling Guan with us and we can set off."
Yan Huaijin nodded, "Then I'll take a leave."
"OK."
The two were excited about the treasure not because of the wealth. Yan Huaijin found it interesting to set the map, which was a boring "grid-laying" process that many people thought was boring.
One likes to think about new things, and the other has been cooped up in the palace for too long and can't wait to get out and get some fresh air.
The two hit it off immediately and both were thinking about going on a treasure hunt in the next few days.
Outside the palace.
At dusk, a string of loud firecrackers went off at the door of Dongyang Inn. In addition to his inn, firecrackers were also set off in the inns two lanes away. Mr. Dong greeted everyone with a smile and said, "There is a number one scholar in our inn."
"There's a runner-up in the imperial examination in the alley behind us." Some neighbors joined in the fun.
Boss Dong said with a smile: "The number one talent in our inn is first-rate." Although he couldn't write articles, he knew that the one who came out on top among the crowd was naturally the best.
Everyone in the inn congratulated the number one scholar. The failed candidates did not leave but talked excitedly. They were all curious about today's palace examination. Some also wanted to learn from their experiences and asked those who had participated in the examination today to tell them about it.
Everyone became a Jinshi, no matter if their ranking was good or bad, it was finally decided, so they were in a good mood, were praised and flattered, and were happy to answer whatever was asked.
Candles were lit in the lobby of Dongyang Inn. The waiter and the shopkeeper stood by, occasionally refilling the tea. The tea was free today, and Mr. Dong also sent snacks to the tables of the Jinshi gentlemen.
"The eunuchs will teach you the etiquette for the palace examination, so you don't have to be too nervous or afraid."
"I heard someone say that after taking the test, you have to stand and wait? You have to stand for several hours, right?"
"Brother Gao, is this news from the early years? I heard from my fellow countrymen who took the exam last time that they went to Hanyuan Hall to rest because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said so."
"Indeed, I didn't come last time. It happened the time before that."
Qi An thought: So that's how it is. The last time, His Royal Highness was only eleven years old, right? He was still a child, but he could influence the affairs of the court. However, His Royal Highness is very smart and generous. No wonder the emperor values His Royal Highness.
Some people said, "We also went to Hanyuan Hall to wait this time, and they even prepared lunch for us.", "The eunuchs in the palace are all very nice, and they also secretly reminded us of the rules."
After chatting for a while, the topic turned to serious business - the palace examination.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince set the questions, and the top five will definitely be in the first class." Qi An was not in the top five, but he was a second-class Jinshi and had a good memory, so he repeated the names of the top five.
Among the top five, only Pan Zihong lived in Dongyang Inn, and the other three lived in other inns. Zhou Quan naturally lived in his own home, but when they went to Shengdu for the imperial examination, everyone in the circle got to know each other, and sometimes they would gather together to discuss articles. They all had their own fame.
At this time, he praised them a bit, and someone couldn't wait to ask, "How did your highness decide? These five people all have their own abilities. If it were up to me, I wouldn't be able to choose. It's really difficult."
Pan Zihong, who had been silent, smiled and said, "Your Highness, please ask first, which of the five of you has a concubine."
"This, this?", "Why do you ask this when the palace exam doesn't ask about essays?", "I heard that Your Highness is only sixteen and hasn't married a crown princess yet. I'm afraid you're just curious."
Not to mention the confusion of the scholars, the shopkeeper and the waiter who were secretly listening in the distance also became interested. They could not understand what was being said, but they were interested in the matter of taking a concubine.
Pan Zihong was upset when he saw that someone was complaining about His Highness's actions, so he did not keep the secret any longer and said directly, "Do you remember the academic rules set by Taizu?"
Qi An recited the Academic Law in a neither loud nor soft voice. Actually, the Academic Law is a 100-character essay. Taizu was not born into a noble family. He learned to read by eavesdropping outside a private school when he was young, and tempered his mind in severe cold and heat. He wrote down the Academic Law to encourage all poor students in the world not to covet temporary enjoyment, but to aim high for the country.
The article was short and was recited quickly. Those who had some complaints about the prince's behavior were embarrassed and ashamed. Of course, the candidates who had concubines were even more terrified.
"Then, then did someone's score get invalidated?", "Who was pulled out and can't take the imperial examination?"
Qi An explained the consequences, "...Your Highness respected the law and did not vent his anger on Brother Lu Hua. Brother Lu Hua is on the second-class list."
Some people in the inn breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that they would have to pay the fine when they returned, while others praised His Highness for his kindness.
After listening to this, Boss Dong thought that this was the reason. Then he looked at the guilty consciences of those scholars who fawned on him and thought: You were happy in bed and now you are afraid. If such people became officials, they would not think about serving the people but only about taking concubines.
Your Highness, this is a good question.
Then they talked about how to deal with the disaster. These scholars talked loudly and eloquently, and Mr. Dong listened but couldn't understand what they were saying and felt a little sleepy. He just thought: Your Highness asked some good questions.
He understood that it was all related to the lives of ordinary people.
Good Your Highness.
The group talked until late at night. In order to praise Pan Zihong, someone secretly said that Zhou Quan's answer was not good and stepped on him. Pan Zihong frowned and said, "Brother Zhou's answer is very detailed and insightful."
I asked for a pen and paper again, wrote down my answers, and added points that I had not thought of before.
On the 14th, they rested all day. Someone from the palace came to deliver the auspicious clothes. On the morning of the 15th, the Ministry of Rites sent a guard of honor to pick them up. There were three tall horses. Pan Zihong, wearing a red auspicious clothes, rode in the middle. On his left was the third place winner Zhou Quan, and on his right was the second place winner Wei Mingguang.
The three of them rode horses in a parade through the streets of Shengdu and went to the banquet in Qionglou.
In the palace, early in the morning.
Xuanyunfu said, "I won't wear red today. I'll choose another color so that I won't overshadow these talented people."
"Who dares to call himself the proud son of heaven in front of His Highness?"
Xuanyu Fu: "It's different. They have been studying for decades, and today is the time for them to be full of energy and show off. After today, they will all be office workers with their own jobs."
I still work for his family.
Thinking of this, Xuan Fu shouted, "Ask the imperial chef for a few jars of good wine."
He doesn't like drinking. If he does, he prefers those cheap wines with light alcohol content and a little sweetness, such as those collected old cellars with high alcohol content. Many people can't get used to it, but there are plenty of them in the East Palace imperial kitchen warehouse.
I brought some over today to cheer up the new employees.
He is a really good little boss.
The author has something to say:
Your Highness Duozi: I am so wise! Lao Hu, did you see that?
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