My Daming New Empire

So he still said: "Your Highness, the veteran thinks that it doesn't matter who is chosen as the number one scholar, the most important thing is to maintain the court's fair position."

Gu Zuo also bowed and said: "Your Highness, I also read the articles of the three of you. Judging from the articles alone, everyone in Xie Zhenqi has a demeanor, Liu Ju is simple and powerful, while Yu Qian's articles are a bit dry. Even though Yu Qian has more potential, It also needs more training.”

Others expressed their opinions one by one, but none of them were in favor of Yu Qian being listed as the champion.

Zhu Zhanji is not someone who cannot accept the minister's opinion, and rashly promoting Yu Qian too high will only make him a target of public criticism in the future.

So he pondered for a while, and said: "Then put Xie Zhenqi as the top pick, Liu Ju as the second place, and Yu Qian as the top pick. The others, etc., will be ranked in order according to your opinions."

All the ministers bowed one after another: "Your Highness is wise."

Since Yu Qian couldn't be listed as the No. [-] pick, it doesn't matter if the No. [-] or No. [-] pick.

Because as a rule, the number one scholar is awarded the compilation of the sixth-rank Hanlin, while the second place and Tanhua are both awarded the compilation of the seventh-rank Hanlin, there is no difference.

But for a person like Yu Qian, Zhu Zhanji only planned to let him spend a period of time in the Imperial Academy, so he sent him out to have a good experience.

It would be a waste to let him stay in the Hanlin Academy to study history books and study.

Seeing that Zhu Zhanji was not stubborn, the ministers were relieved.At the same time, they also remembered the name Yu Qian in their hearts.

Articles alone can occupy such a heavy weight in Zhu Zhanji's heart. As long as he demonstrates his ability in handling politics, he is destined to be reused in the future.

But what everyone doesn't know is that Zhu Zhanji relied not on articles, but on his understanding of "history".

As for whether he might be mistaken for the wrong person, Zhu Zhanji was not worried, because the name Yu Qian might be mistaken, but if his name was Yu Qian, his name was Tingyi, and he was from Qiantang, he would never be mistaken.

Of the six people from Qiantang who came to Beijing to rush for the exam, only Yu Qian and Wang Gan entered the official list and participated in the re-examination and palace examination.

Of the four of Kangshun and the others, only Zhao Shucheng was selected as a tribute and became a candidate official. The three of them, Kangshun and the others, had to wait for the next exam.

According to this ratio, six people from Qiantang County participated in the test this time, and three people passed the test. This ratio is not low.

Kangshun and the others were not discouraged when they failed the exam. These days, they have been studying the articles of the students who were admitted to Jinshi, hoping to gain experience and take the exam again.

When it came to the day when the list was made, everyone was in no mood to study, and when they came to Chengtianmen, the place was already crowded, even the train track was full of people.

A few people couldn't even squeeze into the square, so they could only let the servants of Fangfu wait there. They went back to Taipingfang and waited for the report.

Regardless of whether it is the provincial examination or the public examination, after passing the examination, the gongs and drums are shaking, and the servants will eagerly report for a few rewards.There are even some libertines who specially organize a gong and drum team to beg for rewards everywhere.

On the contrary, when it came to the palace examination, the inner supervisor of the palace reported directly, and it was much calmer than usual.

They didn't wait too long, before noon, a servant of the Fang Mansion ran back quickly, and congratulated loudly as soon as he entered the door: "Congratulations to Wang Zhaonan for being ranked No. 2 in the top three, and congratulations to Yu Tingyi Gao for being a candidate!"

Yu Qian thought he heard it wrong. Although he thought that his talent was not inferior to others, but because of his wide range of interests and knowledge of everything, he was slightly inferior to those who were specialized in crafting.

He originally thought that he could win the top three, but he didn't expect that he would become the best candidate.

Wang Gan had already been mentally prepared, and at this moment he smiled and said, "Congratulations, brother Tingyi, congratulations to Tanhualang."

Kang Shun and the others were a little jealous, but they bowed sincerely and said, "Congratulations to Tan Hua Lang."

Yu Qian looked at the students in front of him, wanted to laugh, but couldn't help crying.

Wang Gan thumped his shoulder and said with a smile: "What kind of gold beans are shed at this time, why don't you give out silver rewards soon, get ready, and wait for the servant to pass the decree."

Kang Shun and the others also adjusted their mood at this time, and said with a smile: "Today's lunch, we will go to Manfulou in Chang'an Square, and have a good meal."

Yu Qian wiped his tears and said with a smile: "It must be..."

At this time, he was a little at a loss, and hurriedly rewarded the servants with silver, and asked him to notify the old housekeeper to come and set up the ceremony table to welcome the servants.

With a few classmates, he also made promises indiscriminately, talking to them upside down.

First subject Tanhualang, this is a good result that he has never expected!

If we go back to Qiantang, my grandfather and father will be so happy!

Immediately he remembered again, since he is Tanhualang, he will be awarded an official after he is nominated on the gold list and paraded through the streets, and he probably won't have time to go home.

Compared to the ecstasy of Yu Qian and the second place Liu Ju, Xie Zhenqi, who became the champion, was very calm.

Knowing that he became the champion, because of Xie Jin's relationship, he also knew Zhu Zhanji's comments on him.

This is not a satisfactory comment, but he also knows that Zhu Zhanji's comment is not wrong.

In this life, the Xie family did not experience too many hardships and setbacks.The father, uncle, and uncle of the previous generation were all Jinshi, and the mother had a family background, and the generation was born after Ouyang Xiu.

Since he was a child, he was well-clothed and well-fed, extremely intelligent, and never experienced any setbacks.On his body, there is a strong literati atmosphere, with good thoughts and good thoughts.

But he lacks that kind of perseverance and determination, and he is indeed a little indecisive in many cases.

Because of Zhu Zhanji's comments, he knew that although he was named the No. [-] scholar, Zhu Zhanji was still a little dissatisfied with what he had done for several years.

Seeing that Xie Zhenqi became the champion, he didn't appear very happy, and the elders knew it well.

Xie Zhenqi is proud and arrogant, and has always wanted to be an indispensable minister beside Zhu Zhanji, but now, Zhu Zhanji thinks that he is good at learning, but lacks courage in doing things.

With such an evaluation, if he does not change it, it may be difficult for him to be reused in the future.

But has he changed it?Everyone expressed doubts.

A person's personality is half born, and most of it is created by the living environment since childhood, and is shaped in adolescence.

Xie Zhenqi is already in his twenties this year, even if he wants to change now, it will be very difficult.

unless……

He turned to Xie Jin and said with a long bow: "now my uncle is the chief assistant of the cabinet. As a rule, my nephew can enter the Imperial Academy, but it is also reasonable to resign from the Imperial Academy. My nephew intends to go overseas for a few years and wants to discuss with my uncle. .”

Xie Jin sighed lightly and said: "You and I are uncles and nephews, not father and son, so there is no need to avoid it. However, since His Highness has made such comments on you, it is reasonable to want to correct it and experience it in a different environment. .”

Xie Zhenqi asked, "Then uncle thinks His Highness' evaluation is fair?"

Xie Jin pondered for a moment, planning how to answer for a while.Ouyang Wan quickly said: "Da Lang, since ancient times no one is perfect, in Mother's heart, you are the best."

Xie Zhenqi smiled wryly, looked at his father, and then said: "Mother, the child actually knows that you, your father, and your uncle have been deeply influenced by you since childhood. You often say that your father and uncle are upright, aren't you As a talented official, Hai'er has always wanted to be better than blue and better than blue, but he has always been powerless.

This time Hai'er was admitted to the first prize, which is a blessing for others, but for Hai'er, it is a new beginning.The boy wants to hone himself in an environment where he cannot rely on others, and he hopes his mother will allow it. "

Xie Lun looked at his son with a satisfied smile. "Fearless of difficulties and courage to change, this is my good son."

Ouyang Wan was not a blunt Xie Lun, her heart trembled. "Where does Da Lang want to ask himself to be released?"

Xie Zhenqi hesitated for a moment, and said: "Four years ago, I went to sea with His Royal Highness and passed through Luzon. There are countless fertile fields, but few people cultivate them. Now Luzon has been promoted from the government to chief secretary, but lacks officials. My child wants to go to Luzon to experience several years."

Only then did Xie Lun understand that his son not only wanted to leave the capital, but also wanted to go overseas.The smile on his face disappeared, and he said angrily: "As the number one scholar, even if you are released, you should find a county near the capital to be the chief official, or go to a mansion as a deputy. How can you avoid it because of His Highness's evaluation?" overseas?"