Usurping the Qing Dynasty: My first love was Cixi

After Su Ye entered the palace!

Du Han, Wen Cai, Wen Qing and others also came to the palace.

Bachelors of the Hanlin Academy, Bachelors of Wenyuan Pavilion, and hundreds of related officials.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites, officials from the Censorate, and the provincial examination chief examiner Lin Kui and others also entered the palace.

A high-level re-examination was to be conducted.

Half an hour later!

The eunuch came to the outside of the palace and said: "Xilin Jueluo Su Ye will conduct a re-examination in the court. Thirty candidate representatives will be selected to witness the palace. You can nominate them yourself."

Since it is to be decent, then be completely decent and don't do secret operations.

Although the palace has prepared three or four plans to deal with the situation where Su Ye fails the re-examination.

In short, this time the emperor is absolutely unwilling to let Su Ye be ruined.

Tens of thousands of scholars outside, including candidates for this year's provincial examination and candidates for next year's joint examination, took a quarter of an hour to nominate thirty representatives.

Among them, of course, there is Zhang Yuzhao.

Then, after a strict body search, these thirty representatives entered the palace.

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The lights in the Yangxin Palace were bright!

More than a hundred officials had already arrived.

Among them, more than a dozen scholars would serve as examiners and participate in marking the papers.

After the thirty candidate representatives came in, the entire Yangxin Palace was suddenly full.

And Su Ye, with a pale face, sat on a soft cushion, with a soft quilt behind him.

Anyone could see that he was very weak, bloodless, and his lips were chapped.

Next to him was the best ginseng tea.

Several imperial doctors were also ready at any time.

In front of Su Ye, there was a horizontal table.

In order to save energy, he kept his eyes closed and his breathing was a little heavy.

Seeing this scene, many candidates could not bear it.

This scene was not fake.

He was really seriously injured.

"The emperor is here!" accompanied by a loud shout.

All the officials and thirty candidate representatives knelt down to pay their respects.

Su Ye also wanted to kneel down.

But he was immediately held down by Zenglu.

"Don't do that, don't do that. Just sit down. If you kneel, the emperor won't forgive me."

After entering the Yangxin Palace, the emperor came directly to Su Ye.

"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor!"

Everyone kowtowed three times and nine times.

Su Ye kowtowed with difficulty on the horizontal table.

The emperor stopped him, held his cold hand, and looked at him with great distress.

"Why are you doing this, why are you doing this?"

"I have already said that you are exempt from the retest."

Then, he reached out and touched Su Ye's forehead, and found that it was hot.

"Doctor, is Su Ye having a fever?"

The doctor stepped out and said, "Yes, Prince Su Ye just woke up and was already very weak. Now he has been tossed into the palace and his wounds have been affected, so his fever has become even worse."

"Nonsense, nonsense!" The emperor said, "Take him to the quiet room and have a good rest. The retest is waived and will be rescheduled for another day."

Su Ye said, "Your Majesty, it is better to do it today than today."

The emperor returned to the dragon throne and said coldly, "Su Ye was seriously injured while saving me. I personally waived his retest. What are people saying? Su Ye is playing a trick on himself. It was to avoid the re-examination in the court."

"Now it's good. He went to the palace for the re-examination as soon as he woke up."

"Is this how you torture a hero who just saved the emperor?"

"Making trouble, making trouble, making trouble, feeling that there is injustice here and there, conspiracy here and there every day."

"I think some people are just dark in their hearts, so they see everything as conspiracy."

"Judge a gentleman by your own mean heart."

"Ridiculous, shameful, and pathetic!"

In the Yangxin Palace, the emperor's scolding resounded throughout the palace.

He scolded this group of people so much that they were so happy.

Everyone present bowed their heads and listened silently.

Then, the emperor said: "I have an ugly word to say in advance."

"You have seen Su Ye's appearance. If you don't believe it, you can also take a look at his wound? I'm afraid it will scare you. Do you want to see it?"

Everyone present shook their heads desperately.

"Under such circumstances, being able to write an article is already remarkable."

"After this re-examination, if Su Ye passes successfully, don't blame me for being ruthless if anyone spreads rumors outside."

All of a sudden, everyone in the audience responded: "Yeah!"

Looking at Su Ye's posture, it is indeed not easy to come to the re-examination.

As long as the article is acceptable, then this re-examination is considered passed.

The emperor said: "The re-examination will test a policy question!"

"I will come up with the question myself."

After that, a eunuch came up to grind ink.

The emperor took a pen and wrote down the policy question on red paper in public.

As for this question.

Su Ye already knew it, of course not just because Yipin sent someone to tell him.

And just now on the road, Zenglu had whispered in his ear.

It was that policy question: How strong is it to be neutral and not leaning!

Big sister Qingqing had already written this policy question, even if it was a normal re-examination, there would be no problem at all.

Moreover, Su Ye looked seriously injured and had a high fever.

It was amazing to have such a question.

But...

After the emperor finished writing this question.

He seemed to hesitate for a moment, and asked for another piece of red paper and wrote down the second question.

"The saints before and after are the same. The three generations after will know and hear!"

Fuck!

What... what does this mean?

Next!

The emperor picked up the two red papers and showed them to everyone, saying: "These two policy questions, ministers, students, see if they are feasible?"

After reading them, everyone bowed and said: "Your Majesty is wise."

The emperor said: "Just consider it as a favor from me, let Su Ye choose one of these two questions as a policy question, okay?"

Everyone bowed again: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Then, the emperor said to Su Ye: "Just pick a question, any one will do."

Su Ye's heart suddenly lifted.

This move is very interesting.

The emperor couldn't help but test it at the last moment.

Because he deliberately revealed the question to Yipin in his sleep.

He wanted to test whether Yipin had leaked the question to Su Ye.

Of course, even if Su Ye chose this question, it couldn't prove that Yipin stole the question.

But, this suspicion will continue.

Secondly, he still wanted to know whether Su Ye was really talented, or whether he got the first place in the civil examination by special cheating means.

It can only be said that the emperor is the emperor.

He was really moved by Su Ye at this moment, and he really wanted to do everything to prevent Su Ye from being ruined.

But, he really wanted to take this opportunity to test Yipin.

He also really wanted to take this opportunity to see if Su Ye was truly talented and learned.

This was decided by him sitting in this position, and the imperial power was always imprinted in his bones.

If Su Ye chose the first question, he would still be applauded today.

He would still pass the re-examination with astonishment.

However, the emperor's suspicion of him would not be dispelled.

And this suspicion would not cause great harm now.

Because the current emperor has a very high tolerance for Su Ye, even if he is the first place in the provincial examination after cheating, he can tolerate it.

But in the future, this suspicion may become a sharp sword.

More importantly, it may make the emperor doubt the relationship between Su Ye and Yipin.

Then, Su Ye looked at the second question.

Alas!

He couldn't help but sigh.

God really helps me!

Sometimes, there is really such a thing as luck.

Because, this second question.

Su Ye is also very familiar with it, or even more familiar with it.

This is the policy question of the Bingchen Palace Examination in the sixth year of Xianfeng.

And this policy question is the proudest work hidden in Xianfeng's heart.

It is also the policy question that he most wants to convey to the world and wants to see the feedback of scholars in the world.

It is the question at the bottom of his box.

Today, he couldn't help but take it out in advance.

Then, the emperor looked at Su Ye and waited for his choice.

In fact, the emperor was also very nervous at this time. He was afraid that Su Ye would choose the first one.

In that case, the emperor would fall into a cycle of suspicion again.

He himself didn't want to do this, but he couldn't help it.

So, just after writing it out, the emperor regretted it a little. Why did he do it so much. Isn't it good to be confused?

Moreover, the first question is obviously simpler than the second question. Even if Su Ye didn't cheat, even if Concubine Yi didn't steal the question to Su Ye, he would probably choose this one.

Should I continue to doubt it?

At this time, Su Ye said slowly: "Your Majesty, choose the second one."

The emperor was stunned, and so were the whole audience.

The first one is obviously easier, and the second one is more difficult.

Why did you choose the second one?

Su Ye said: "I like to choose difficult ones. Your Majesty's second question is good. It touches my heart. I am happy to see the prey. Although it is difficult, it is hard to refuse."

As soon as these words came out, the emperor was overjoyed and said: "Good, good, good!"

At this time, Du Han stepped out and said: "Your Majesty's second question is really too brilliant. We are happy to accept it. So I have an idea."

The emperor said: "Speak."

Du Han said: "Such a brilliant policy question should be used to ask for advice from scholars all over the world. It should be the emperor's good intention. If Su Ye writes this policy question alone, it is a pity. It is better to let the candidates present write it together, so as to show the brilliant and exquisite questions set by the emperor."

The emperor frowned.

Su Ye is in such a bad state now, while Zhang Yuzhao and others have been gathering their strength for a long time.

If they are asked to write this policy question in class, wouldn't it be very embarrassing to surpass Su Ye?

Therefore, although Zhang Yuzhao and others are eager to try, the emperor instinctively wants to refuse.

As a result, at this time, Su Ye said: "Lord Du Han, I quite agree with what you said. The emperor's question is wonderful, and it should be spread all over the world. Thirty candidates will accompany me to write this policy question, and brainstorming will be better."

Suddenly, everyone looked at Su Ye.

You...are you crazy?

In your current mental state, how can you beat Zhang Yuzhao and others?

Next, even if you write a decent policy question and pass the re-examination successfully.

But it is very likely that you will be far surpassed by Zhang Yuzhao and others, and no one will say anything tonight.

But after a while, this matter will be brought up.

Say that your policy question in the re-examination is far inferior to Zhang Yuzhao, so your first place in the civil examination is not worthy of the title.

Your name of Wenquxing is even more unworthy of the title.

The emperor also looked at Su Ye with confusion and said: "Are you sure?"

Su Ye said: "Yes."

Suddenly, the emperor was even more moved!

How many people have such a broad mind as Su Ye?

So the emperor said: "Then move thirty low tables, light candles, and thirty candidate representatives, write this policy together."

Immediately, everyone bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the re-examination at the Yangxin Hall tonight will definitely be passed down as a legend through the ages!"

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Next, the entire Yangxin Hall was silent.

This is probably the highest-standard provincial examination re-examination in history.

It has the style of a palace examination.

The whole process will last for several hours. At this time, the emperor should go to rest.

The minister should also go and rest.

However, the emperor was in high spirits and sat in his seat.

All the ministers also stood still.

The eunuch Cheng Shou studied ink for Su Yi.

"Thank you." Su Yi whispered.

Cheng Shou said: "Brother, what are you talking about? We got this job out of the blue."

Su Yi closed her eyes, began to meditate, and began to think.

As he meditated, the emperor suddenly became anxious.

Because Su Yi seemed to be in a very bad mental state. If he were here, it would only put huge pressure on Su Yi.

He suddenly couldn't bear to watch, and said directly: "Everyone, please don't disturb them, go to the side hall to rest."

Then the emperor left.

Many ministers also left one after another.

A dozen guards and a dozen eunuchs were left behind.

Supervise the order of the examination room in Yangxin Hall.

Su Yi closed her eyes and thought for more than half an hour, but still didn't write anything.

Zhang Yuzhao and other 30 candidates' representatives have already completed their ideas and started writing one after another, and their thoughts are flowing.

Another half an hour passed, and Su Yi still didn't write.

At this time, Cheng Shou panicked and asked in a low voice: "Brother, how are you?"

Zenglu was also panicked and hurriedly went to report to the emperor whether he should suspend the exam.

The emperor felt something bad in his heart. Is this Su Yi really unable to answer?

It’s time to prepare a response plan quickly.

An imperial doctor was sent to diagnose and treat Su Yi.

The best ginseng was served again to replenish Su Yi's energy.

After thinking about it for more than an hour, Su Yi started to write.

At this time, no one dared to approach him, and no one dared to read the articles he wrote.

She was really afraid that staring from the side would affect Su Yi's thoughts.

At this time, whoever affects Su Yi's thoughts will be guilty of a grave sin.

If you want to flatter someone, don't choose this time.

But at this time, the emperor really didn't dare to look forward to Su Yi's policy articles.

It took me an hour and a half to think about it before I started writing it.

Others have almost finished writing.

Moreover, Zenglu glanced at it and saw that the handwriting was very poor.

What should we do?

At this time, the emperor had already found two eunuchs who had the best articles and wrote this policy question based on this set of questions.

Moreover, you can also imitate Su Yi's poor handwriting at this time.

It was not difficult to imitate, because Su Yi was seriously injured at this time, and his handwriting was crooked and a bit unsightly.

Among the eunuchs, there are also some relatively powerful scholars, but they are incomparable to those outside, such as Zhang Yuzhao and others.

If Su Yi's article is completely unsightly.

Then...that's all I can do is pretend to be a fool and secretly change the exam papers, and give the exam papers of this well-educated eunuch to Su Yi.

Although it is definitely not as good as Zhang Yuzhao and other 30 candidate representatives, it can at least pass the test relatively well.

Su Yi's poor mental state is the best explanation.

But in this way, in the emperor's mind, Su Yi was probably really not good at literary talent, and the first place in the provincial literary examination was obtained through some mysterious fraud.

The emperor won't care about it now, but it will be difficult to do so in the future.

In short, Su Yi cannot be ruined tonight.

Two and a half hours passed.

Some candidates have already written it.

The whole process of Zhang Yuzhao is flowing and full of literary thoughts. It only took one and a half hours to finish writing it. I read it myself and found it completely enjoyable. It is absolutely a top-notch work.

Next, candidates one after another completed the examination papers.

They all started to put down their pens.

Finally, all candidates finished.

Only Su Yi still struggled to write, as if writing every word was very difficult.

Finally, all the candidates' eyes fell on him.

Some people were full of appeals. They could see that Su Yi was too seriously injured. At this time, he was racking his brains desperately and felt like he was running out of energy.

A full hour and a half passed.

Everyone sat there for an hour and a half, and finally finished writing.

Although the emperor was resting, he was also restless.

After listening to Zenglu's report, the emperor became less and less confident in Su Yi's test papers.

Writing is so slow and difficult.

The so-called good articles are all written in one go.

However... the policy question Su Yi wrote at this time is the best in the world. .

Because what he copied was Weng Tonghe's historical examination question.

He knew this policy question by heart and could recite it backwards and forwards.

There is no need to conceive for an hour or two, isn’t it just a performance?

Every word is difficult to write, and it is also a performance. You are so seriously injured and have a high fever, this is how it should be.

Regarding this policy issue, he not only knew about the number one winner, Weng Tonghe, but also about the side issues of Sun Yuwen, the number two winner.

Whichever one you want to copy, just copy that one.

But if you want to copy, you must copy the top pick.

Next, Su Yi seemed to have exhausted all her energy, writing faster and faster, and becoming more excited as she wrote.

Finally, Su Yi finished writing the last word.

Then he staggered, and two nosebleeds dripped on the exam paper.

Then, the whole person fainted.

It seems that after writing this policy paper, the fuel is exhausted.

"Hurry, doctor, hurry!"

"Carry Brother Su Yi for treatment."

Immediately, four eunuchs came over, lifted Su Yi's couch, and headed towards the Tai Hospital not far away.

"Don't touch my exam papers, don't touch my exam papers."

Before falling into coma, Su Yi repeatedly got angry and told him not to touch his exam papers.

Then, he completely fainted.

The imperial doctor touched his forehead, which was surprisingly high.

"Nonsense, nonsense, we shouldn't retake the test tonight. My brother's injury has recurred and he has a high fever again. Trouble, trouble!"

People on the left and right were shocked.

After the exam, Su Yi's nostrils started to bleed, and she fainted, completely exhausted.

Everyone was affected by this scene.

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The emperor and the minister of judgment entered the Yangxin Hall again.

This way there is no need to name or copy.

The standard of the judging team is unprecedentedly high. There are several Guangda bachelors, and they are all the most knowledgeable in this era. As the examiner of the provincial examination, Lin Kui is already of high standard, but on this occasion, he can only be regarded as quite average.

But precisely because of this, the requirements of this group of marking officers will be surprisingly high.

Zhang Yuzhao and other 30 candidate representatives are considered to be the most outstanding students. Among them are not only the top ten in the current provincial examination, but also the candidates for next year's examination.

Therefore, tonight's re-examination not only has high standards for the examiners, but also extremely high standards for the candidates. It is almost a mini version of the imperial examination.

Start judging!

Put Su Yi's test paper last because it is the most important.

The entire judging process was silent.

After one person reads it, he immediately hands it to the next person.

"Hey!" They sighed and shook their heads.

This group of bachelors' vision is really too high. None of the previous examination papers met their requirements.

Until Zhang Yuzhao's policy question appeared, a certain bachelor shouted: OK!

Then, several examiners circulate it to each other.

OK, OK, OK!

Everyone praised him one after another, and the first eye-catching policy question appeared tonight.

Afterwards, they fell into boredom again, and even some academicians instinctively threw it to the ground after reading it.

The examinees nearby were seen trembling, and the eunuch Zenglu's expression changed even more. These bachelors are so strict and have such high demands. Brother Su Yi's advice will be reduced to nothing after a while.

Immediately afterwards, another bachelor directly praised the case.

"Everyone, take a look at this policy question. It's so good. It's enough to directly determine the top pick. I didn't expect to see such an amazing article."

"Sun Yuwen!"

Then, all the bachelors put down their examination papers and rushed to read Sun Yuwen's policy questions first.

Almost everyone was amazed.

OK!

Wonderful!

"After reading this policy question, I don't want to read anything else."

"Yes, no more, no more!"

"This kind of policy question can barely be called Wenquxing!"

Although there is not a single word mentioned about Su Yi, every word mentions Su Yi.

Several bachelors read Sun Yuwen's policy questions over and over again, and they were full of admiration.

Everyone rushed to circulate it and praised it full of praise.

Then, the entire Yangxin Hall suddenly became deserted.

Everyone seemed to have practiced the secret formula.

Because, in the end, Su Yi's Ce Wen was the only one left.

This group of top scholars began to reject each other.

"Brother Wen Qing, come here, come here!"

"Brother Du Han, it's you who come."

"Brother Bai Jun, it's you who come."

Everyone was declining, pushing Su Yi's test papers around, and Zenglu's face suddenly became very ugly.

What do you mean, do you want to stamp Brother Su Yi's face on the ground?

Today's Su Yi can be regarded as the public enemy of all officials in a sense. First of all, the emperor suppressed all officials for his sake. Although everyone obeyed, they felt very unhappy.

Moreover, the emperor obviously wants Su Yi to pass the re-examination tonight, so even if he is poor, he still has to hold his nose and say yes. Such flattery will ruin his reputation.

Tonight, Su Yi looked like he was fighting for his life, making it clear that he was going to win miserably.

All signs indicate that the level of Su Yi's policy is worrying.

He said that he felt sorry for his conscience by letting Su Yi pass the reexamination.

If he said that he would not let Su Yi pass the re-examination, he would offend the emperor.

If you are in a dilemma, simply avoid it like a snake or a scorpion.

The emperor looked at everyone pushing and shoving, and his face suddenly became dull.

However, he did not dare to look at it himself.

According to this situation, Su Yi's policy question will obviously be ugly. He, the emperor, can't end it personally.

Then he will also become a laughing stock.

For Su Yi to pass the re-examination, it can only be decided by the examiner, who is a minister, and then the emperor agrees.

Only in this way can it be justified.

The emperor asked: "Who will judge Su Yi?"

No one spoke to the officials below.

The emperor asked: "Who volunteered to judge Su Yi?"

Everyone humbled themselves and said that their level was not high.

The emperor suddenly felt even more embarrassed. Looking at Su Yi lying unconscious on the side, he felt even more sympathetic.

It's a pity that Tian Yugong is not qualified yet, otherwise he would be willing to judge the case for Su Yi and let Su Yi pass.

Suddenly, the emperor's eyes showed anger and said: "Who is willing to judge Su Yi?!"

"Do you still need to let me do it myself? Don't you think you are very knowledgeable? Don't you even dare to judge the papers?"

At this time, a person suddenly stood up.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to judge Su Ye's papers."

It turned out to be Wei Ren!

The top scholar of the dynasty.

The emperor saw it and thought to himself, it's bad!

This Wei Ren has a strong temper, would rather break than yield, and has a very bad temper. He is unwilling to say a single word against his will.

For this reason, he did not hesitate to offend the emperor, and as a result, Xianfeng used the reason of King Yarkand to directly dismiss Wei Ren from his post.

This person would rather lose his position than obey, how could he let Su Ye pass against his will.

So, the emperor felt very bad.

Wei Ren said: "I can't tolerate any sand in my eyes, and I will definitely speak frankly. If Su Ye's article is not good, I will not care about his great contribution to saving the emperor or his serious injuries, I will definitely judge him not to fail the re-examination."

"If it is good, it is good, and if it is not good, it is not good. It cannot be changed for any reason."

"Therefore, this action of mine may embarrass the emperor and ruin Su Ye's reputation. I apologize first!"

All of a sudden, everyone in the court cheered.

Lord Woren, you are so tough!

We dare not offend the emperor, but you dare. You are willing to stand up and uphold justice in the world.

Then, Woren directly reached out to ask for Su Ye's test paper.

The emperor was immediately suspended in mid-air. After a long while, he said, "Show him."

Zenglu handed Su Ye's test paper to Woren, and then everyone waited to watch the show, waiting for this upright scholar to criticize.

When he first saw this test paper, Woren frowned. The words were too bad, and all the impression points were directly deducted.

But after reading the last two paragraphs, his heart trembled slightly.

This, this is something.

After reading hundreds of words, Woren's eyes widened, and he paused suddenly, looking at the unconscious Su Ye in disbelief.

God, God?

Is this good?

No, no, I want to read it from the beginning. Do I feel sympathy because he was injured?

Is it because the original expectations were too low that I felt surprised?

So, he started reading from the beginning again.

It didn't matter that he read it, he found that this essay was so exquisite from the first paragraph.

The more he read, the better it was.

The more he read, the more it was enlightening.

The more he read, the more comfortable he felt.

It was... it was so good?

Zhang Yuzhao's level was already high enough, but compared with this essay, it was nothing.

And Sun Yuwen's essay just amazed the whole court.

But, it was not as good as Su Ye's essay.

It was so good.

What level is this?

This is the level of sweeping the imperial examinations. The first place in the provincial examination is more than well-deserved.

The first place in the imperial examination and the first place in the palace examination are no problem!

Oh my God? Is there really such a genius in this world?

Everyone saw Weiren's reaction and couldn't help but wonder, is Su Ye's essay so bad? It made the great scholars of the dynasty tremble. Is it so unbearable to look at?

Did Su Ye cheat in the provincial examination?

And Weiren has read it for the third time.

What's weird is that after reading it for the third time, it's even better than the second time?

Then, Weiren couldn't hold it in any longer. He was completely excited and trembling with excitement.

He began to read Su Ye's essay in public.

His voice went from low to high, with ups and downs.

It was full of emotion and full of emotions.

Su Ye's essay for the top scholar resounded throughout the court.

His voice became louder and louder, more and more passionate.

Suddenly, everyone in the court was completely amazed.

Everyone was fascinated by it, and everyone was trembling slightly.

After a full quarter of an hour, Weiren finished reading it, and it was still lingering.

Then, Weiren knelt down and shouted: "Your Majesty, Su Ye Wenju ranked first in the provincial examination, and he deserves it!"

"Whoever dares to say that Su Ye Wenju cheated in the provincial examination is a shameless person and an enemy of me!"

"Su Ye is not only the first in the provincial examination, but also the first in the imperial examination and the palace examination."

"Brother Su Ye, the literary star from heaven, deserves it!"

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Note: I was a tutor in the Yuewen classroom today, and it ended at nearly six o'clock in the evening, so this chapter was updated late, sorry.

But today I still updated nearly 15,000 words, all benefactors, can you give me the monthly ticket? Pastry is really trying hard.

Update tomorrow, return to normal time.