Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 125 Candidate Chen Xuance, the first batch of top three in this dynasty! 【Ask monthly ticket】

At this moment, opposite to Ouyang Ji.

It was the same young man in a blue shirt and white clothes.

Compared with other moves, or nervous, or looking forward to.

Apart from a little curiosity, the young man's face was very indifferent.

And this also made Ouyang Ji very strange. This friend of mine is obviously entering the palace for the first time, so why can he be so calm?

Next to him, Chen Xuance, that is, the young man, immediately smiled when he heard this, and said, "What are you afraid of? You and I enter the palace for a palace examination. In other words, we enter by merit." Gong, why are you afraid?"

In his eyes at this moment, although the imperial city is majestic and profound, it makes people feel fear and admiration.

But I'm here to take part in the imperial examination, so I don't need to be afraid at all.

So for the performance of those around you.

Involuntarily shook his head.

Of course, in Chen Xuance's heart, he didn't mean to look down on him.

I just think that in this kind of occasion, you don't have to be too rigid, just relax.

After all, there will be a palace test later.

On the other side, Ouyang Ji felt a little helpless after hearing his words.

This friend in front of him is outstanding in talent, no less than himself, but the problem is that his temperament is too free and unrestrained.

It is said that a scholar must have a strong character, but the other party is completely dismissive of this, and says that as long as he can do his best for the country, he can do anything.

During the period of coming to the capital, other candidates were studying in the inn to prepare for the next imperial examination, but this was not the case for this person, he was out almost every day and liked to socialize.

It is said that there are many friends and many ways out. Even if you can't rank among the top three in the future, you can still make a living by relying on your own means.

Especially that lip service, it's even more formidable, every time it's the same thing.

It's just a few days in the capital.

There are many officials who appreciate him, and some even want to marry him.

Originally, this was nothing, but now is a special time, and the imperial examination is about to take place.

Ouyang Ji felt that his friend's thoughts were in the wrong place.

It's like being in the palace now.

The newcomers are a little trembling about this, but the other party has no scruples in this regard, so what to do is what to do.

Of course, in Ouyang Ji's heart, he still admired Chen Xuance's character, and he fully agreed in his heart that even if the other party didn't take the road of imperial examination, he could succeed anywhere.

And the only worry in my heart is that my friends put too much attention on interpersonal communication.

If you are an official in the court in the future, it may be nothing at first, but as time goes by.

Can you really keep your original intention?
In this regard.

Ouyang Ji was a little suspicious.

So I thought in my heart that I must keep a close eye on my friends and prevent them from going astray.

At this point in his thoughts, he paused, did not continue to dwell on this matter, and then said: "Brother Xuan Ce, what aspect do you think the exam questions for this palace exam are about?"

The palace exam is about to start, and the exam questions are what the candidates are most concerned about, although they don't know what it is.

But I also have a general guess in my heart, the palace examination questions are nothing more than those about the way of governing the country.

The reason why Ouyang Ji asked these questions was also to divert attention.

Don't let yourself be too nervous, which will affect the exam.

"A test question?"

Hearing the words, Chen Xuance thought for a while, and continued: "I heard that the exam questions for this imperial examination were not drawn up by Lord Wang of the Ministry of Rites and the cabinet, but by His Majesty today. That's why I can do it. The exam questions for this imperial examination must be It's not the same as before."

"It should be noted that His Majesty is a sage and enlightened king. He reforms domestically and is tough externally. If it is just a simple way of governing the country, it is definitely not what His Majesty is willing to do!"

Hearing this, Ouyang Ji felt a little helpless.

Since entering the capital, my friends have praised His Majesty almost every day.

It is said that His Majesty is the king of sages, and he is the same emperor through the ages, which is completely different from the previous emperors of all dynasties.

Even if you know what to say, as long as you follow the policies formulated by the great Wei emperors, you can greatly enhance your national strength.

However, His Majesty today does not want to do this, and wants to build the Great Wei into a truly prosperous dynasty in all aspects.

For example, let Master Song, a scholar of the cabinet, promote the distribution of households into the mother. Even though the Manchu Dynasty opposed it, he did not change his determination and vowed to obtain great benefits for the common people.

There is also the battle of Gaoyang Kingdom. At the beginning, most people proposed to choose to endure and appease because of the grassland army going south.

But His Majesty is extremely powerful and directly declares war on Gaoyang Country.

He also boldly used Xiao Guojiu who had no experience.

At that time.

Not only the officials of the capital, but even the common people from all over the place are discussing that this battle may be complicated.

Unexpectedly, the Xiaoguo uncle also led Liao Town to garrison only 5 troops, and wiped out the entire Gaoyang Kingdom.

Now, the entire royal family of Gaoyang was directly escorted to Beijing.

This is a big win.

Therefore, the figure of His Majesty today is extremely tall in the heart of the other party. More than once in private, he has said that His Majesty is the king of sages, the true emperor of all ages.

Ouyang Ji didn't know what to say about this.

Although he admits, whether it's the political reform or the battle of Gaoyang Kingdom.

Today, His Majesty has made the most sensible choice and achieved very good results.

The former lightened the burden on the common people, and the latter greatly enhanced the national prestige of Wei.

But in his view, these two things can be done by many sage kings in history books, so he also admits that His Majesty is a wise king, but it is indeed a bit strange to be called the emperor of thousands of years.
But at this moment Ouyang Ji still raised his head, and continued to whisper: "I have a different idea. I think that even if the exam questions are different from the previous exams this time, it will definitely not deviate from the idea of ​​governing the country."

The imperial examination is a major event, and it cannot be sloppy at any time. It is to select talents for the imperial court.

And since it is a talent needed by the imperial court, it naturally has the ability to govern the country.

So he thought.

The examination questions of the palace examination this time are quite different from those of previous dynasties.

"Really?" But Chen Xuance smiled, with a sense of undeniability in his smile.

He always felt that His Majesty was a different king, so he couldn't figure it out according to common sense.

On this point, I have no doubts in my heart.

then.

The two of them stopped talking and waited for the exam to start.

At the same time, in Chengtian Palace.

Wearing a black dragon robe and an imperial crown, Wei Yunyi walked out step by step, and finally landed on the dragon chair.

At this moment, in the main hall, apart from the guards and the eunuchs, there was no one else, and all the officials were waiting outside.

Of course, there are rows of seats for exams. Fortunately, Chengtian Hall is large enough to accommodate hundreds of candidates for exams without any problem.

This is the last round of the imperial examination, and it cannot be overemphasized.

After thinking for a while, Wei Yunyi didn't say much.

Just raised his hand.

Wang Jin, who was standing by the side, understood it, walked out immediately, and said loudly: "All officials are admitted, and sons are admitted!"

The next moment, officials in court uniforms all lowered their heads and walked into the hall.

Behind them, more than 300 candidates also followed with apprehension.

Above, Wei Yunyi looked at the examinees filing in below.

Suddenly thought of a sentence: All the talents in the world are in the urn!
It's a pity.

What I want is not a talent, but a fool, a traitor.

So at this moment, Wei Yunyi turned his attention to the examinees below, hoping to find someone who was as cunning as Sun Kejian.

It's a pity that after looking around, I found that all the candidates this time were very upright, and some of them had a temperament similar to that of Zhang Zhengming.

Forget it, I can't judge people by their cover now.

Although now everyone is looking at the bushy eyebrows.

But who knows if it's not the gold and jade, but the ruins?

It's all about inner beauty, isn't it?

After thinking about these.

He leaned back on the dragon chair, no other thoughts in his mind.

After the officials and candidates entered the arena, everyone knelt on the ground together and shouted long live.

Although it is now the palace examination, the process that can be changed, still has to go.

Wei Yunyi made everyone calm down.

soon.

The courtiers returned to their seats.

The candidates also came to their seats and sat down through the number plates they had received in advance.

Wang Lun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, stood out from among the officials, took a look around, took a deep breath, and read out the question of the palace examination: On the Eternal Faint King!

When these five words came out, not only the officials present except several members of the cabinet were stunned.

Even the more than 300 examinees looked at each other at this time, wondering if they heard it wrong
Ouyang Ji and Chen Xuance also had a look of bewilderment in their eyes.

Especially Chen Xuance.

He had already had a premonition in his heart that the exam questions that His Majesty personally posed today must be different.

But I didn't expect that it was actually about the eternal faint king.
What is this for?
Your Majesty is a wise king, why did you ask such a question?
But soon, Chen Xuance understood that His Majesty is using this test question to alert himself!
I am a wise king, but I want to talk about the eternal stupid king. Isn't it just that I want the candidates to list some stupid kings and some stupid policies, evaluate them, and wake up myself?
Especially in the palace examination questions, it shows His Majesty's determination!
Your Majesty, you are indeed worthy of being the emperor for thousands of years that you have identified!

Emperors of all dynasties.

I can't avoid the word "faint king".

But today's His Majesty is able to take it out generously, let the candidates think about it, and use it as an examination question.

Even if nothing else, relying on this alone, His Majesty can definitely be called a Mingjun!
At this moment, Chen Xuance's admiration for Wei Yunyi.

One point deeper.

I feel that in the next palace examination, we must be more attentive, and at the same time enumerate and denounce those foolish emperors, we must also support the wisdom of His Majesty today.

Although he knew that there was a flattery in it, Chen Xuance felt that this was the truest thought in his heart.

Even if His Majesty sees the end and thinks there is a problem, that's okay.

Anyway, he is not so persistent about the champion.

the most important.

It is worthy of my heart!

At this time, a famous imperial guard took out the examination papers and distributed them to each candidate's desk.

After everyone received the examination papers, Wang Jin took another step and said loudly, "The palace examination begins."

After finishing speaking, the candidates below picked up their pens and started writing drafts.

But some of them did not write.

Because many candidates, before the palace exam, reviewed books on the way of governing the country, but the current exam questions are completely beyond their expectations, so they have to start thinking again.

Even Ouyang Ji, the most popular candidate for the champion this time, held a pen and did not make a move for a long time.

Only Chen Xuance, after a little thought, did not draft a draft.

Instead, start writing directly on the test paper.

above.

Seeing this scene, Wei Yunyi didn't speak.

The next two hours are all reserved for the exams.

In the meantime, as the emperor himself, if there is no major event, he cannot leave.

So at this moment, he seemed a little bored.

However, the ministers below started talking in private.

"Lord Song, who do you think will win the palace examination?" Among the civil servants, Minister of Rites Wang Lun glanced at the [-] candidates in the palace, and then said with a smile.

As the minister of the Ministry of Rites, Wang Lun naturally participated in the imperial examination, and he was in the same group as Li Fang, the former cabinet assistant.

It's just that he was No.3 at the time, and the latter was the No. [-] pick.

As for Song Gongwen, it was only included in the top three.

There is still a big gap between the two.

Therefore, after hearing Wang Lun's question, he thought for a while, and then said: "Ouyang Ji is brilliant, no less talented than Li Fang back then, and he is likely to be among the top three in this palace examination Not impossible."

"It's just that His Majesty's exam questions this time are completely different from previous dynasties. They are neither about politics nor classics."

"So I'm not sure, but Mr. Wang, you should be optimistic about Ouyang Ji, right?"

Ouyang disease.

Ranked first in the examination and became the member of the club.

Therefore, officials of all sizes in Beijing and China recognized his talent.

It is precisely because of this that many people think that the other party may be the first champion of the Tianqi Dynasty.

Even Song Gongwen thought so at the beginning, but as he said before, the exam questions this time are completely different from the previous ones, which may disrupt Ouyang Ji's already planned thoughts.

Therefore, it is difficult to say who will be the champion in the end.

"good."

Wang Lun said, "I was the chief examiner during the exam, and I read his articles. The writing is excellent, and it's not inferior to Li Fang, but even better than Li Fang!"

As the number one scholar in the former dynasty, Li Fang was found guilty of conniving relatives and occupying fields.

But his talent was recognized by court ministers.

Otherwise, so many years have passed.

There were several champions.

But why is this the only person who took the position of the cabinet's second assistant?
At this time, Wang Lun pondered for a while, and continued: "However, there is another candidate named Chen Xuance, whose essay is not bad. You should also know this person. Recently, colleagues are talking about him, saying that he is a big student. talent."

"Yes, I have heard of this person." Song Gongwen smiled, and then said: "But it is said that this person is the most powerful, and he still has a good tongue, which has coaxed many officials in the court to treat him as a guest of honor. .”

"In terms of writing, it's still worse than Ouyang Ji, and it's said that he's not upright. I've heard people say that after entering Beijing, this person has been in and out of Fengyue Land many times, and he will probably win the first place. I hope it's not very big. "

In fact, among the cases this time, the most famous ones were Ouyang Ji and Chen Xuance.

It's just that the former is famous for his well-written articles and outstanding talents.

The latter's words are smooth and eloquent.

Even some old ministers in the court.

They all regard it as a confidant who forgets the year.

But for real scholars, Chen Xuance's method is not so attractive.

"That's right, talent is talent, but you don't use your energy on the right path." Wang Lun also nodded.

He felt that Chen Xuance, if he devoted himself to studying, would not be worse than Ouyang Ji.

It's just that the other party regards socializing and entertaining as a big deal.

After coming to the capital.

Basically don't stay in the truth, hang out with different people every day.

He even made friends with some servants in the Jingzhao Mansion. Although these are very important in the officialdom, the problem is that the other party is still raising a son, and should focus on studying.

Immediately, the two said nothing more.

After all, the Three Tripod Armor needs to be appointed by His Majesty.

It is useless even if they have ideas in their hearts, they are just expressing some opinions.

At this time, Wei Yunyi, who was sitting on the dragon chair, thought about the next process because he really had nothing to do.

The time for the palace examination is shorter than that of the general examination, because you only need to answer one question.

Generally, there are at least two to three hundred people who take part in the palace examination. These examination papers cannot be read by the emperor alone.

Therefore, once the students complete the exam, there will be the chief minister, the cabinet members and the academicians of the Hanlin Academy to review it, and keep the ten copies that they think are the best, and hand them over to His Majesty.

These ten are the top ten in the palace examination, and the Three Tripod Armors were produced among them.

As for the ranking, it is also determined by the emperor.

therefore.

Sanding Jia also has another title, disciple of the emperor.

No.1 is No. 2, No.3 is No. [-], and No.[-] is No. [-].

These three people are Sanding Jia, also known as Head Jia, who can directly enter the Hanlin Academy.

Of course, if the emperor is very optimistic about it.

Officials can also be directly awarded.

However, this official position is not too high, and the number one scholar is delegated, usually to a magistrate.

Of course, the magistrate's position is only temporary, and it can also be used as a test, and he will be transferred back to Beijing for reuse soon.

The other two will be arranged according to the situation.

The remaining No. 4 to No. 10 are called Erjia. Erjia can take the examination of the Imperial Academy. After passing, they can also enter the Imperial Academy, but their status is relatively low.

At the beginning, Wang Shouyuan, who was a second-class Jinshi, entered the Imperial Academy.

If you fail, you can also choose to enter Yushitai and become a speech officer.

This is why the Hanlin Academy and Yushitai are collectively referred to as Qinggui.

After all, there are only ten of them every few years.

After ten, it is the top three.

The top three are not so lucky. If they have connections, they can stay in the capital. Those without connections will either be sent down directly, or they will wait for the opportunity to be discovered by nobles.

And just as Wei Yunyi was thinking, time passed by like this bit by bit.

The last two hours passed, and the palace test was finally over.

The imperial guards stepped forward and began to collect the examination papers one by one.

Zhang Zhengming, who had already prepared, took Song Gongwen and others, nodded one after another, and took the examiner's seat.

They knew that soon, the top three of the Apocalypse Dynasty would be born soon!
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ps: Typos should be corrected first
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