Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

The marking of the palace examination ended quickly.

Zhu Xuan didn't know what Japan's ambitions were, but he had no intention of letting Japan survive. Now he was only concerned about the imperial examinations in the Ming Dynasty and was too lazy to think about what was happening in Japan.

He was looking at the results of their grading submitted by Zhang Xun.

The ranking of the palace examination is almost the same as that of the metropolitan examination, with not much difference.

You have to know that the officials who marked the papers were all arranged by Zhu Xuan later, and there was a lot of randomness. The final result was not too surprising. It also shows that the result of the last examination was normal and there was no cheating.

"feasible."

Zhu Xuan finished reading the paper and asked, "How much do you know about Zhou Shu? His essay still has a gorgeous style, but the content is really good and worthy of the second place."

When he asked about the specific situation of those scholars, Zhang Xun said quickly: "According to my understanding, Zhou Shu is usually quite proud. Judging from his articles, he is a man of some talent. As for more details, I am not sure. Does Your Highness think he is not suitable? If not, then change..."

"never mind!"

Zhu Xuan shook his head. After all, the person passed the exam based on his real ability. If he thought that the person might be too proud and changed the person and the ranking, it would be his fault. He added, "According to this ranking, let someone announce the results. That's it."

"I understand!"

Zhang Xun said.

The imperial examination came to a temporary end at this point, and the final result was still good.

"Okay, let's go down!"

Zhu Xuan thought for a moment and then said, "After the final results are announced, do I have to meet Zeng Qi and the others again?"

Zhang Xun nodded and said, "Your Highness, yes!"

If you are an emperor and have never seen the top scholar, it would not be acceptable.

"Then you arrange it, just tell me one day in advance."

This is what Zhu Xuan said.

"Yes!"

This is not the first time that Zhang Xun has arranged these things. It can be said that he is quite experienced and can do his best for Zhu Xuan.

After he left, Zhu Xuan went to the Qianqing Palace again. Wen Gui was still here to accompany Zhu, but Wen Mo was also here today. The two brothers were playing happily here, and the room was filled with children's laughter.

"Daddy!"

Wen Mo hugged Zhu Xuan's thighs and said happily.

"Is Wen Mo good?"

Zhu Xuan picked him up and asked.

"good!"

Wen Mo nodded affirmatively and said, "Of course the child is well behaved."

Wengui also came over and followed Zhu Xuan, but did not ask for a hug.

"What else happened?"

Zhu Yuanzhang could tell at a glance that Zhu Xuan came to the Qianqing Palace to report something.

Zhu Xuan said: "The results of the palace examination are out. According to the rules, I need to meet with Grandpa Huang. I wonder how Grandpa Huang wants to arrange it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and really stopped caring about the imperial examination. He refused and said, "Just meet them. Those champions will be your champions in the future, not ours. What's the point of meeting them?"

Zhu Xuan said, "Grandpa Emperor, that's not what you mean."

Zhu Yuanzhang still refused and said, "Okay, that's what I mean. You will be the one who governs the Ming Dynasty in the future, not us. It has nothing to do with us. Do whatever you want!"

"All right!"

Seeing that Old Zhu was so opposed, Zhu Xuan had no choice but to agree: "Then your grandson will meet them on behalf of the emperor."

He came to the Qianqing Palace just for this matter.

Since Old Zhu said he didn't want to see them, Zhu Xuan had to put the matter aside and there was nothing else to do. He wanted to stay and accompany them, but was directly driven away by Old Zhu, who told him to go back to read memorials and handle government affairs.

As the regent, you can't be lazy. Zhu Xuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he had to listen to Old Zhu and go back to handle government affairs.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very strict with himself, so he was equally strict with Zhu Xuan. Government affairs could not be neglected and political matters could not be delayed.

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Inside Jinling City.

“The results have been announced, and the results have been announced again.”

"The top scholar is... Zeng Qi. It is indeed Zeng Qi who ranked first in the imperial examination."

"Go find the number one scholar and congratulate him. Does anyone know where he lives?"

……

After the palace examination, the official list was posted and the crowd on the long street suddenly became lively again. Various cheers could be heard. People always like excitement.

There were also common people who sincerely congratulated Zeng Qi, or some of them were Zeng Qi's relatives or friends, and it was natural for them to be happy when they learned that Zeng Qi had won the top spot in the imperial examination.

As a result, countless people went to the city to find Zeng Qi to report the good news. In addition to Zeng Qi, other people on the list also went to report the good news, beating gongs and drums. It was a big event.

For many people, it is indeed a great happy event, and they can also ask the number one scholar for some reward money to get good luck.

Zeng Qi did not go out today, nor did he go to see the results announcement. Instead, he stayed in the inn where he was staying and waited for the final result. After all, he was the first in the examination, so the final result would definitely be among the top three.

Although he remained calm and did not go out to watch the announcement of the results, he was still a little nervous. He got up early this morning and sat in the house drinking tea and reading a book.

He was indeed very calm. Even at this moment, he was still able to remain calm and not panic.

Suddenly, at this moment, there was a loud noise outside, which made Zeng Qi feel nervous. He thought, someone finally came to see him.

"Mr. Number One Scholar, Mr. Number One Scholar..."

The first person to come in was the innkeeper, who excitedly knocked on the door and said, "Mr. Zeng passed the imperial examination. You are now the top scorer!"

As the innkeeper of the inn where Zeng Qi lived, he was more excited than anyone else.

If a top scholar came out of our own inn, we could use it for publicity and promotion in the future to take advantage of the scholar's nobility. As long as we spread the word that our inn has produced a top scholar, those scholars will definitely rush to stay in our inn in the future when it comes to the imperial examinations.

It would be even better if Zeng Qi could leave one or two more pieces of calligraphy.

"really?"

Zeng Qi finally opened the door and came out.

"Really, of course it's true!"

When the shopkeeper saw Zeng Qi, he first laughed out loud, then bowed and saluted.

"Is the number one scholar Zeng Qi here?"

At this time, someone outside was shouting and someone was beating gongs and drums.

Those were government officials who had arrived, and there was a group of people following behind them, coming together to congratulate Zeng Qi and to take advantage of his good fortune, feeling even happier than if they themselves had won the top spot in the imperial examination.

Seeing this, Zeng Qi believed it completely, straightened his clothes, walked down from the second floor of the inn, and said, "Zeng Qi is here!"

"The top scholar has come out!"

I don't know who shouted at this moment.

The others looked at Zeng Qi at the same time and saluted him one after another.

"Mr. Zhuangyuan, congratulations!"

The official who came to announce the good news walked towards Zeng Qi.

Zeng Qi was quite wealthy, and according to the rules, he took out some copper coins and distributed them to the people who were watching the fun. He also gave some silver rewards to the officials who came to congratulate him.

In an instant, the lively atmosphere inside and outside the inn reached a new peak.

They were all saying things like, congratulations to the number one scholar. (End of this chapter)