Dao Fruit

"Everyone, there is no need to continue arguing. This test paper..."

Wang Fu's eyes turned and fell on the test paper. He knew the contents of the test paper very well. He had browsed it many times in the past few days. Every time he had a new feeling, the feeling of knowing him became stronger.

The level of candidates in this joint examination was uneven. Many candidates had only a superficial understanding of the new law, and the words they wrote were completely different from the new law. Wang Fu felt that he had a long way to go. Some candidates were even cynical and had no understanding of the new law at all. Knowing that they had no hope of passing the imperial examination, they angrily cursed and belittled the new law.

If these people really had something to say and pointed out the drawbacks of the new law, it would be fine. Unfortunately, many people did not even understand the content of the new law very well. They just judged and criticized it according to their own "new law". Looking at these test papers, Wang Fu was furious. Every time he saw it, he would look at Qiu Yan's test paper afterwards to calm his anger.

Qiu Yan's test paper, in terms of understanding the new law and considering the malpractices of the people of Da Rui, is second to none in this joint examination!

This kind of test paper is what Wang Fu really wants. It not only describes the current malpractices, but also has its own thinking and attempts to propose solutions. In addition, the parts of the classics and the meaning of ink are also neat and clear, showing the candidate's deep basic skills.

But now, this test paper that Wang Fu is most interested in has to face the situation of being suppressed by others, while he has to consider the balance of the two parties and advance and retreat. Now is not the time to tear his face.

However, suppressing such an article will inevitably make him unhappy, and the policy essays in this volume are even more literary. Such people will immediately attract attention when they appear in ancient times.

This is also the reason why the old party examiners dare not go too far. Even if they suppress it, they give it a second place. Otherwise, according to their thinking, this kind of policy essay with a deep understanding of the new law must be suppressed to a corner where no one is. Even deposed before they can stop.

However, in the final analysis, it was because of the Wen Ran test paper, but there was no anomaly. Otherwise, if there was anomaly support, the whole city would know. Even if they were given a few courage, they would not dare to hide it.

Hearing Wang Fu's words, the examiners who were arguing stopped talking and focused their eyes. The final conclusion would be made by Wang Fu.

However. Whether it was the new party or the old party, they were determined at this time and believed that the overall situation was in their hands. The old party felt that Wang Fu would make some concessions, otherwise it would be too much.

The new party knew that there would be a compromise in the ranking this time, and they were a little uncomfortable, but a policy paper on the Wen Ran test paper came out. The content advocated leaning towards the new party, which gave them confidence and felt that there was hope to break the obstacle!

Feeling the eyes of everyone, Wang Fu took a deep breath. He could talk freely in the court and in front of the emperor, let alone facing a group of examiners.

"The original intention of the imperial examination was to select talents for the country. As long as talented people are selected, that is enough. As for the ranking, it is secondary..."

Hearing here. The examiners of the old party were relieved and smiled, while the examiners of the new party were solemn and their expressions changed slightly.

On the other side, Wang Fu continued: "It's just that we examiners should act in a way that is worthy of the country and the people, and we should also be worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth. The people we select are not only the talents of a subject, but also related to the future government. To put it another way, it is also related to the comments of future generations. We are here under the order of the emperor, and we should remember to be fair and not sacrifice the public for personal gain!"

As he said this, his eyes fell on the test paper.

His words and actions reversed the atmosphere in the room. How could the people present not hear that these words were just a prelude!

In fact, when the papers were first graded, due to the rules, the examiners had seen the test paper, but not many people saw the content inside, but it could not be concealed for more than 20 days.

Therefore, although the examiners did not know who wrote this test paper, they at least knew that this test paper had caused a stir - when marking the papers, the examiners did not hold the original papers, but the transcribed papers.

As expected, Wang Fu continued, "This test paper should be selected as the first place!"

At this time, Hu Yong and Luo Zhongjie could not help but change color, and Zheng Quan, who knew the inside story, was even more surprised.

Many old party examiners widened their eyes. They did not believe that Wang Fu would not know the consequences of doing so. In an imperial examination, all the benefits were taken by one side. The old and new parties might tear each other apart. At that time, even if the emperor wanted to balance factions and different opinions, he would be at fault!

Immediately afterwards, someone slammed the table and stood up. It was an old party examiner: "Prime Minister Wang, don't go too far!" His words were disrespectful, but Wang Fu did not pursue it and waved his hand lightly.

Wang Fu knew that after making this decision, he had to be mentally prepared to face the possible counterattack, but in order to show his respect for the candidate, he decided to stick to his idea.

If he compromised on everything, there would be no need to change the method. He had already had this idea. Now it was just an opportunity. The new party gradually gained a foothold, and it was time to test the other party's bottom line.

Therefore, Wang Fu ignored the heavy pressure and said decisively: "Go get the original paper, open it and fill in the name!"

"This..." The examiners looked at each other, and the sealing officer turned and left. Now that the rankings have been determined, they have to prepare the list, so that it can be passed to the Ministry of Rites and announced to the world.

But there are still many examiners of the old party who are unwilling to admit defeat. They first looked at Hu Yong and found that the latter had no intention of coming forward. Finally, someone couldn't help but accuse Wang Fu: "Prime Minister Wang asked us to uphold justice, but you made such a choice because of your selfishness!"

"Hmm? What do you mean!" Wang Fu narrowed his eyes, and an invisible pressure emanated from him. This was not a magical power, but an aura formed by cultivating qi and looking forward.

The examiner who spoke was young and looked to be in his twenties. However, to be an examiner, he was at least a Jinshi, and most of them were bachelors. This man was a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, named "Zou Kang".

Facing Wang Fu's questioning, Zou Kang didn't flinch at all. He straightened his neck and said loudly: "Although the writing in this examination paper is extraordinary, it is too biased. I have been a country in Darui for nearly a hundred years, and all the emperors have worked hard to govern it. But in the mouth of this examinee , The world is full of loopholes, and the country seems to be about to collapse! What does this mean? Does it mean that the more the monarchs and ministers in the past have governed, the more chaotic the world will be? "

He looked directly into Wang Fu's eyes and said coldly: "In ancient times, the people were simple and simple, and the eternal order was easier to show. That's why what the sages said can be close to the essence. This is the truth that applies to all the world! When Dali was founded, the world was initially settled. , all wastes are waiting to be revitalized, and they can still get rid of the tediousness, see the essence, and establish the rules and regulations to structure the outline of the world. After several generations of kings' governance and development, humanity can only get better and better, but according to this candidate's statement, it is completely That’s not what happened!”

Every word, every word is striking!

Wang Fu shook his head and said: "In the beginning, the predecessors set up the structure. As long as future generations improve it, it will definitely be developing. But how do you know what the true meaning of what the predecessors said is?"

Seeing that Zou Kang was about to speak again, he waved his hands and said: "Don't argue, I just ask you, do you really understand what the predecessors said? Do you really understand? Or, do you really understand?" What? If you don’t understand it, don’t see it clearly, or even haven’t seen it at all, it would be a bit arbitrary to say that you have reached the peak of humanity.”

Many schools of thought in Darui base their interpretations on the words of previous generations, and then collect current situations to perfect humanity. There are many disputes about this.

Zou Kang's face turned cold: "Is Mr. Wang relying on his elders to act like the youngest? Is he bullying Zou into reading too few books?"

Wang Fu frowned: "Since you are making accusations, at least you must have something to say and not just rely on your own feelings! If someone from Yanzhao went to Lingnan to serve as an official, and the customs are very different, do you have to accuse and punish them? Don't you To understand and guide, only think that what is in your heart is right, and anything different from your own understanding is wrong. If it is black and white, how can you shepherd someone?"

There was already a hint of anger in these words. Wang Fu had been upset by exam papers these days, so his words at this time were not polite at all.

That Zou Kang was from Yanzhao. He lived in the capital after becoming a Jinshi. There were rumors recently that he was going to be released to Lingnan. I don’t know whether it was true or not. Wang Fu’s words obviously contained a warning, which was a warning to other eager people. The cold water made them realize that Wang Fu was not someone to be bullied.

Maybe some people say that the black-faced Xianggong is an upright person and does not bear personal grudges. Maybe the person sitting in that position came from fighting with thousands of troops. How can he be a generation of Yi?

Zou Kang was so angry that the newborn calf was not afraid of tigers. After hearing this, his heart became cold and he finally calmed down.

Just at this time, Zheng Quan, Li Kuo and other officials came back with examination papers, interrupting the embarrassment in the room.

These examination papers were selected from thousands of copies, divided into categories according to the Taoist government they belonged to, and many people were mobilized to sort them out according to their rankings, so that they could be sorted out in a short time.

The next step is to open the envelope and fill in the names in order.

There was a special official responsible for reading names, and Wang Fu did not waste any time. As soon as the test paper came, he urged everyone to take action. He also wanted to know who wrote the test paper.

The process of reading names is not long, but it touches people's hearts, because some candidates are inextricably linked with the examiners present, and when each name is read out, more or less people are moved by it.

Arrange them in order from back to front.

"Third place, Jiangnan Road, Wen Zhizhen!"

After the name was read out, everyone's expressions changed slightly. They knew Wen Zhizhen's reputation to some extent. A few of them knew that Wen Zhizhen was good at reading people's hearts and suspected that the policy was written by him, but they didn't expect to hear his name now!

"Second place, Lingnan Road, Ye Yun!"

As soon as this name came out, most people looked surprised, and many people looked confused, obviously they had never heard of this name.

However, they then gathered their minds because the main event was coming.

Whoever wrote that exam paper will soon be revealed!

Li Kuo, who was standing next to the celebrity reader, was suspicious because the name he had been paying attention to did not seem to appear.

"Could it be that the errand failed? If Qiu Yan is not included in the list, Master Tian's plan..."

Just as he was thinking, the last name was finally announced——

"First place, Jiannan Road, Qiu Yan!"

PS: Thanks to "Yue Lin o_O Meng Xing" and "Playing with Drop Down" for the rewards!