On the seventh day of the fourth lunar month, the highly anticipated imperial examination began in the Jiying Hall.
As the head of the delegation, Fu Dingchen, courtesy name Zhongwei, sat firmly in the center position.
When I came over today, I saw this kid at a glance and he seemed quite pleasing to the eye.
The crown prince followed closely behind, cautious and prudent.
Xie Zhou felt that being a son and a nephew were the same; if one could respect one's uncle, why couldn't one respect one's own father?
Even with his own father on the job, he could still manage to doze off.
Last night, his son had another strange dream. His son's dreams often appear in his or his wife's dreams. Last night, it seemed to have ascended to heaven, perhaps chasing after some demons or monsters?
Xie Zhou thought about it and realized that being a parent was not easy. His father was still young, but he was not far from getting old.
Now that he's come full circle, what's the point of looking at unfilial sons? But he's thinking about those scholars who came to the imperial examinations.
There are more than thirty fewer people here than after the provincial exam; some were reckless, and others failed the re-examination. But it's not guaranteed that all of these people will do well.
Of the more than 300 people, only 30 to 50 looked decent to me.
Not enough. Should we open a special program after our eldest grandson is born?
There's a growing urge to act now.
The prospective scholars were extremely nervous. Some of them were older than the sage and felt that the sage was truly not someone who could be fooled.
Those eyes could see right through you; the timid one almost knelt down again.
Fortunately, it has begun.
The question everyone is most looking forward to.
He's already gone; he won't be here to supervise the exams for another day. Perhaps we should go to the Zichen Palace and consider the matter of the special imperial examination.
Xie Zhou isn't looking here either. There are a few people here that he remembers, some good and some bad. Now, it's fine for Father to look at them. Why should he look so carefully? He still has to do hard labor for Father.
A group of important officials, including Gao Yasun, a Grand Secretary of the Zhaowen Hall, and Li Changling, a Grand Secretary of the Chongxian Hall, supervised the examination here.
The test takers seemed relieved, but they didn't dare to wail or scream out loud.
Jiang Ge Lao found Fu Dingchen intriguing; he was indeed young! Did he find this challenging and want to roll up his sleeves and charge in?
Huang Dingbao, a Grand Secretary of the Jiying Hall, looked around and saw a few people looking confused.
Surely he doesn't even know Yu Shan?
Yu Shan, who was oblivious to everything else and devoted himself to studying the classics, was completely unaware of this.
Huang Dingbao thought to himself, "This is going to be quite a show."
Jiang Ge Lao observed that it was already quite lively.
The question is very simple: How should we deal with Yu Shan?
The unrest isn't over yet. Just like the unrest in Wunu Kingdom isn't over either. As long as people are alive, things won't end; the fighting between Dashi Kingdom and Dele Kingdom will continue.
However, we must first understand Yu Shan's situation before we can figure out how to deal with it.
Most people probably know about Yu Shan's situation, but some may not.
Because from the Huan Ting family's involvement, to the sudden transformation of the Chan Sect on Zi Chan Mountain into a heretical sect, and then to the intervention of the Da Shi Kingdom, not many people probably know this. And regarding the problems on Zi Chan Mountain, and how Yu Shan can better resolve them, what problems have arisen on Zi Chan Mountain?
Just Yu Shan, this isn't a big problem.
But once you tear it open, you have everything.
For example, the problems with the Chan sect, the situation with the Da Shi Kingdom, and the situation with the common people.
Thinking you can solve everything at once is wishful thinking.
So, if you know something, just grasp what you need and write a complete policy essay.
Huang Dingbao watched, and saw several people there looking guilty.
He wrote people down, regardless of whether they ended up making things up or not.
Fu Dingchen asked for a piece of paper and started writing and drawing on it.
Many people are watching him, and many want to kill him, or at least prevent him from becoming the top scholar.
However, even if he gets the top score, he can still reveal the inside story. After all, giving him a hint about the exam questions isn't a big deal.
Huang Dingbao kept an eye on those who weren't properly preparing for battle and were instead looking around.
The selection of officials is very important. People like this can no longer be used in the future, and they won't look good in the imperial court.
Jiang Ge Lao observed that the prospective Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) was performing quite well.
He was probably in his thirties, which was just the right age for the imperial examination; he had regular features and was both refined and confident.
This isn't just about the maturity of someone who's thirty; most people wouldn't mature like that even in the imperial palace.
It wasn't that they read a lot; after all, few of those who made it to the palace examination were not well-read.
This is mainly about people; some people are just able to stay calm and composed, and they will eventually stand out.
The saying goes, "Ten years of studying in obscurity, but one success brings fame throughout the land." In reality, even after passing the imperial examination, there is still a process of elimination.
After all, if one cannot pass the imperial examination, one's life will likely remain the same.
However, even though they were both listed on the imperial edict, some people spent their entire lives as seventh-rank officials or county magistrates, while others rose to the highest ranks of officialdom. There was no comparison.
Jiang Gelao met with many people every three years, but few of them were truly impressive.
This man with the yellow dot, whose father, Huang Zao, was also a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), but died in office.
Huang Zao had only been an official for a few years and hadn't made much of a reputation, but Grand Secretary Jiang knew a little about him and thought he was quite capable. Huang Dian probably inherited his father's talent.
He must have been quite young when Huang Zao died; perhaps he could bring Huang Zao glory in the future.
Like Jiang Ge Lao's grandfather, who also received posthumous honors, but this was something that had to be earned through hard work. In a man's life, the goal is to bring glory to his ancestors and to secure titles and privileges for his wife and children.
Zichen Palace.
Xie Zhou was busy with all sorts of things, all for the sake of his wife and children.
Today, I'm drinking tea, comfortably thinking about things.
The eunuch was very skilled. The memorial was then placed before His Highness.
Xie Zhou casually picked it up and glanced at it; there was something interesting.
Since the Earl of Fumin resigned, it's better to let him remain a commoner.
This isn't a strategic retreat; it's just that they're furious.
Xie Zhou took a sip of tea and looked down.
It turns out that Chang Zihe's grandmother, the old lady who died in the river, and her family are causing trouble.
Chang Shuigen had a cousin. The He family was gone, but the Zhuo family produced a powerful cousin who acquired tens of thousands of acres of land in Guangping County, claiming it was for the Crown Princess to manage. He didn't have to pay taxes.
Guangping County is not far from Changhe County, so someone went to ask Uncle Fumin.
After asking around, Fuminbo had his uncle tied up and impeached himself.
Xie Zhou still needs to show this to his father, the Emperor.
After reading this, what's so interesting about it? The imperial decree was issued: "The entire Zhuo family, including all three clans, is hereby arrested!"
This frightened Uncle Fumin quite a bit, so we'll give him a little more as a reward, but not too much.
Xie Zhou then considered this matter.
Promotion and wealth?
Those aspiring scholars in the Jiying Hall were only thinking about their own promotion and wealth.
Should we prioritize the people, humanity, or ourselves?
Constantly reminding people of their plight is asking too much.
But shouldn't we have some humanity? How many people would be enslaved by tens of thousands of acres of land?
It feels a bit strange to accept the fields from Guangping County? Actually, it's not surprising at all.
There are still countless things waiting for the Crown Princess to receive.
How many people truly cater to their preferences? After all, the standards for being a decent person are too high.
Anyway, the Crown Princess hardly ever thinks about Changhe County, which is quite troublesome. But children shouldn't treat their parents as a burden.
This is not difficult to resolve.
Whether it's Chang Shuigen's maternal uncle or his extended family, they all live quite well.
A palace attendant came and whispered, "Guo Liangdi's aunt, along with two young ladies, requests an audience with Consort Huan."
Xie Zhou frowned: "Aren't you going to see Consort Guo?"
The eunuch nodded and muttered, "I heard they're acting aggressively, but the Cui family aren't military families."
Xie Zhou angrily said, "Then you are not allowed to enter the palace."
What kind of relatives dare to come and act so arrogantly?
Looking at Erlang today, there's something quite meaningful about him.
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