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"The prince seems to be in a good mood today?"

"Qing Jin is here, look at this list."

Wanyankang handed over the information in his hand.

"This is……?"

"For those who have passed the background check of candidates, take a look at page 22."

Swish swish.

Yelu Chucai immediately turned to that page.

He quickly scanned it down, and his eyes suddenly showed a look of surprise.

"These candidates...are from Song Dynasty?"

Yelu Chucai was not too surprised that people from the Song Dynasty would come to participate in the imperial examinations of the Jin Kingdom. Among the candidates were Xixia people, Semu people, and Mongolians.

This is something that the Crown Prince vigorously promotes - no restrictions on household registration, meritocracy, supplemented by moral considerations.

What really surprised Yelu Chucai was that these candidates were basically from Zhu Wengong's Taoist department.

Recalling the information he had read, Yelu Chucai sorted out his thoughts in a very short time.

"Your Majesty, it seems that the fighting in the court in the Southern Song Dynasty is still fierce. These candidates should have been "banned by the Qingyuan Party" and affected Chiyu."

Zhu Wengong is Zhu Xi.

Today's Zhu Xi does not have the same status as in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. On the contrary, due to the "Qingyuan Party Ban", Zhu Xi was severely criticized and reprimanded. At the age of 71, he died in a bloody party struggle.

The so-called "Qingyuan Party Ban" is also called the ban on pseudo-study and rebellion against the Party.

When Han Yuzhou was in power, anyone who disagreed with him was called a "person of Taoism". Later, Taoism was denounced as "pseudo-study", and Zhu Xi was denounced as "the leader of pseudo-study".

Han Zhouzhou also ordered the banning of books such as "Quotations" written by Neo-Confucianists.

In the imperial examination, scholars who have a little knowledge of ethics will not be admitted. The Six Classics, The Analects of Confucius, Mencius, The Doctrine of the Mean, and The Great Learning are all banned in the world.

In the first year of Qingyuan, Emperor Zhao Kuo issued an edict to establish pseudo-study and anti-Party membership. Those who were registered in the party were punished to varying degrees. Zhu Xi was dismissed from office for the crime of pseudo-learning. Zhu Zi's disciples were exiled and imprisoned. They were severely punished and were not even allowed to hold official positions or participate in the imperial examinations.

Yes, in this period, Zhu Xi's disciples cannot take part in the imperial examination in the Southern Song Dynasty, unless they rebel, or like now, go to the Kingdom of Jin to take part in the imperial examination...

"Qing Jin, what do you think of Zhu Yuanhui?"

Zhu Xi, whose courtesy name is Yuanhui.

"Ashamedly, although I know Zhu Yuanhui's name, I have not read his books."

"No problem, Zhu Yuanhui's thoughts have their merits and limitations. However, his thoughts in the aspects of "The Theory of Li Qi", "The View of Movement and Stillness", and "Theory of Investigating Things to Knowledge" are somewhat interesting. Jin You may wish to take a look at it in your spare time."

"Oh? How can his prince admire him so much!"

Yelu Chucai was slightly surprised.

Wanyankang can also understand.

Now that Zhu Xi has just passed away, not only are his disciples being rejected, but his teachings are also being denounced as "pseudo-science". Only after the impact of this movement has subsided, people will know that he established a huge system of Neo-Confucianism, which can be called the Song Dynasty The master of Neo-Confucianism.

"What about these candidates...?" Yelu Chucai asked for his opinion.

"No special treatment is required, everything is done in accordance with the rules and regulations."

"Yes, I understand."

There was a pause.

Wanyan Kang said: "With the imperial examination failed, it's time for my father to take a further step."

further?

Yelu Chucai's eyelids twitched.

…………

About half a month later.

Wanyan Honglie went to court in formal attire.

Hundreds of civil and military officials lined up on both sides, looking either happy or sad.

On the steps, a palace official took out the imperial edict and chanted it loudly.

"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Since I came to the throne, I have been diligent in government, caring for the people, dressing up at night and eating at night, and handling the affairs of the world. Now that the country has been consolidated and the world is at peace, it is my great fortune."

"I heard that the name of the Emperor and Heaven is eternal and must return to his direct descendants. Therefore, the four seasons are in order and the heaven and earth are in harmony."

"I have a prince, King Zhao Wanyan Honglie, who is talented, talented and virtuous, has both literary and military skills, and a pure nature. He is destined by God, and is awarded a treasure. Therefore, I canonize him as the crown prince, and he will be in the East Palace to inherit the throne. Ansheji."

"From now on, the Crown Prince will assist me in handling government affairs and share the heavy responsibilities of the world. I hope that the Crown Prince will uphold justice, govern the world with benevolence, demonstrate filial piety to the people, pacify the border with wisdom and strategy, and show diligence Work hard to make the country prosperous and the people live and work in peace and contentment.”

"All ministers should work together to assist the Crown Prince and jointly safeguard the peace and prosperity of the country." "I admire this!——"

The last note dragged on for a long time.

Wanyan Honglie immediately fell down and was defeated, and spoke righteously.

"My father is a gift, and I thank you."

"My sons and ministers must uphold justice, assist their father, govern the world with benevolence, demonstrate filial piety to the people, and live up to their father's love and expectations."

When Wanyan Honglie finished his performance, all the civil and military officials bowed their hands and shouted in unison, no matter what they thought in their hearts.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, the foundation of the country is established, and the foundation of the country will last for generations to come!"

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

The sound of the mountain roaring and the tsunami shook the top of the palace.

Wanyan Honglie stood up and looked around at the civil and military officials.

His aura suddenly seemed to change.

Some civil and military officials who had previously been dissatisfied lowered their heads involuntarily.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is a thousand years old!"

The corners of Wanyan Honglie's mouth curved slightly, and he stretched out his hand.

"Excuse me, sir. You are all loyal ministers and pillars of our country. From now on, I hope that you can continue to assist in state affairs and protect our country and country."

Then, everyone bowed their hands.

In a corner of the main hall, Wan Yankang stood leaning on his hands, and next to him, dressed in red, stood quietly, and the two of them had a panoramic view of everything.

This location is not remote, but the strange thing is that no one in the hall seems to be able to see them.

"Ruby, let's go."

With a long sound, the two people left the hall.

He bumped into Chang Shi, the eunuch in the palace, but Wanyankang was there and Hongyu didn't seem to be in a hurry.

"This servant has met the Crown Prince, no, it should be His Highness the Grand Sun."

"The regular attendants are exempt from courtesy."

"Today we are just canonizing the crown prince of the East Palace. It is too early to say that he is a grandson."

But the two people's attitudes turned out to be very familiar.

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhongchang's attendant Shan Ruliu stretched out his hand and said, "Your Highness, please come this way."

Then, Wanyankang and Hongyu left the palace leisurely along a path.

Within a few days, a new imperial edict was issued.

This time Wan Yankang needed to go to court in person.

The weather is clear and the sun is shining brightly.

Da'an Hall.

(Equivalent to the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City)

Wanyankang dressed solemnly and knelt down on the ground.

"...Since ancient times, emperors have worshiped the heavens and set up their own poles to control the world. They must establish Yuan Chu and consolidate the country's foundation so that the Mianzong Society can rest without borders. I work hard day and night to look up to my ancestor Molie Zhaohui..."

"...My grandson Wanyan Kangri has a heroic appearance and a beautiful talent. He respects the emperor's benevolent orders, carries out the ceremony, obeys public opinion, and tells the ancestral temple to the heaven, earth and society."

"In the 19th year of Dading, Wan Yankang was awarded a book of treasures and established as the emperor's grandson. He will be the leader of the people for thousands of years and tie the hearts of the four seas."

While the palace attendant was reciting the imperial edict loudly, another palace attendant brought a golden wooden box to Wanyankang. On the wooden box was placed the golden crown symbolizing the emperor's grandson.

"Your Majesty Wanyankang accepted the order and thanked you for your kindness."

After bowing his hands, Wanyan Honglie came to Wanyankang and put on his grandson's golden crown.

The father and son looked at each other with a thousand words in their eyes.

"The foundation of the country has been decided. Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

"God bless the gold for generations to come!!"

It was as if it had been rehearsed.

All civil and military officials once again sang loudly together, shouting "long live the mountain".

…………(End of chapter)