The happy life of a prodigal

This time, the two policy questions in the rural examination are not too difficult...

Therefore, most of the articles written by candidates are quite satisfactory.

I didn't expect that an article could be published in this way that could be treated like this by the two deputy chief examiners...

Chapter 373 The Son of Heaven

Thinking of this, the chief examiner stretched out his hand to take the test paper and read it carefully.

Looking at the test paper, his expression gradually changed, almost identical to the previous examiner surnamed Zhang.

After a while, he put down the test paper, looked at the two assistant examiners, and said, "What do you two think about this test paper?"

The examiner surnamed Liu took a step forward and said: "First of all, regardless of whether this article has something to say, even the words and sentences do not meet the requirements. A dignified sage disciple wrote such a vulgar article.

Therefore, the lower officials thought that if this article was taken, where would the other conscientious candidates be placed? "

The examiner surnamed Zhang next to him felt dissatisfied when he heard this, and retorted: "Isn't the point of policy theory to solve practical problems?

No matter how beautiful the article is, what is the use if it is empty and flashy?

Don't Mr. Liu know that if there is no skin, how can the general be attached? "

"I......"

When the examiner surnamed Liu heard these words, he wanted to open his mouth to refute.

"What both of you said is very reasonable. If we can't decide whether to take it or not, we will present it to His Majesty. I believe His Majesty will make his own decision. What do you two adults think?"

On the side, the examiner saw this scene, but stopped them with his mouth.

After all, this is the place where papers are graded, and the two assistant examiners started arguing in front of so many people, how unbecoming it is.

When the two assistant examiners heard the examiner's words, they looked at each other provocatively, and instead of continuing to struggle with this issue, they clasped their hands together and said, "I have no objection."

Seeing this scene, the chief examiner nodded and said with a smile: "In this case, I will present this examination paper to Your Majesty, and the two adults will continue to review the papers."

"it is good."

Hearing this, the two assistant examiners saluted the examiner, then looked at each other provocatively, turned and left.

............

Snapper.

Chu Huang looked at the test paper on his case, smiled on his face, and said, "There are so many test papers, but this is the only one that cannot be decided...

Liu Cheng, guess who this test paper will be? "

On the side, Liu Chengduan stood upright, and when he heard this, he replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, please spare the servant, how can the servant guess the matter of the scholar..."

Emperor Chu waved his hand and said, "Guess whatever you want, even if you guess that this test paper was written by me, there is no problem."

"The servant guesses...this test paper is...made by Second Young Master Liu?"

Liu Cheng is the personal attendant of the Emperor Chu, and also the eunuch who handles the prints and writes the pen of the Supervisor of Rites. He is in charge of the intelligence system in the palace. He knows more or less about the affairs in the capital, no matter what aspects.

In Gyeonggi, he can name many candidates, but the one who impressed me the most is the second son Liu who is most likely to become the leader of Gyeonggi.

Hearing this, Emperor Chu shook his head with a smile, and said casually: "Your Second Master Liu, isn't that the little girl in Duke Wei's mansion...

The imperial court prohibited women from participating in the imperial examinations, so she disguised herself as a man, and she disguised herself as a man for five years.

She never thought about it, if she really won the Huiyuan, and even won the Huiyuan and became a Jinshi, would I really want to give her an official position? "

Speaking of this, she paused, and said with a smile: "Forget it, this girl is considered talented, and in just five years, she has become the number one talented person in the capital.

This time, I won't punish her for the crime of deceiving the emperor. If she really wins the Juren, she will not participate in the next year's examination. "

When Liu Cheng heard this, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is wise."

The Emperor of Chu said again: "However, I still know a little bit about the little girl in Wei Guogong's family. Although her examination papers are somewhat innovative, they will not make the examiners I choose unable to choose.

Therefore, this examination paper should belong to that kid in Fangfu. "

Fangfu?

Liu Cheng was slightly taken aback.

Could it be that His Majesty is talking about Fang Xiu?

That guy took the township examination, and I'm afraid he couldn't even pass the first-level marking staff. How could he let the three examiners send the examination papers to Shengqian.

As he thought so in his heart, Emperor Chu had already opened the examination paper.

After just one glance, a smile appeared on Chu Huang's face, and he said with a smile: "I guessed correctly, the entire capital city can write test papers that the examiners can't choose, and after much deliberation, he is the only one. .”

Beside, Liu Cheng was shocked when he heard this.

He really didn't expect that Fang Xiu had such a great ability to accomplish anything.

I thought that participating in the township examination was just a process, but I didn't expect that other people's articles had already been placed in the front of the hall.

After Chu Huang finished laughing, he opened the examination paper in front of him.

"That's right, the scriptures are well written, and it's because of some hard work."

Chu Huang glanced at it and said casually.

If the scriptures were written by other candidates, Emperor Chu might have to scold them a few words, but thinking that it was written by a Wu Xun, or a Wu Xun who suffers from brain disease, there is no need to praise it.

After all, he knew Fang Xiu very well.

Getting him to read is no easy feat.

What's more, let him read the boring Four Books and Five Classics, and he has to write them down and understand the meaning of them.

After roughly glancing at the first part of the test paper, Chu Huang turned to the next page.

The first part of the relevant content of the Four Books and Five Classics of the examination can only be said to be quite satisfactory. There is nothing wrong with it, but there is nothing exciting about it.

It was definitely not because of the first part that the Gongyuan sent this examination paper to the palace.

"Li Liyuan grows grass, grows old and flourishes every year, the wild fire burns endlessly, and the spring breeze blows and regenerates..."

When Emperor Chu looked at this five-character and eight-rhyme poem, he was stunned.

Then, the smile gradually disappeared, and the expression became serious.

This poem, different people have different feelings.

After reading it, the three examiners thought that the poem was perfect in all aspects and fit the meaning of the farewell question, so they thought it was very good.

But when Emperor Chu saw it, he had a different feeling.

After a while, he returned to reality from the poem, raised his eyes, glanced at the memorial on the case, sighed, and said with emotion: "This wild fire is not only the grass on the Liyuan... ...."

Although this poem gave him a very amazing feeling.

He even once made him think that this poem was written by that boy Fang Xiu in advance and memorized, and transcribed during the provincial examination.

However, after thinking about it, if he had guessed the exam questions and prepared such a handed down poem in advance, what a coincidence it would be.

Therefore, it can only be said that Fang Xiu's talent is still beyond his imagination.

Even so, his five-character eight-rhyme poem is not enough to send this test paper in front of him.

The real focus should be on the back.

Thinking so, Emperor Chu turned to the next page, and looked at the last part of the examination paper——Plan!

Chapter 374 You can do it!

According to the previous rules, the two questions on policy theory were set by the chief examiner appointed by the Ministry of Rites, but this time the questions were inspired by the Emperor Chu.

There is no other reason, but I just want to see what the scholars of the world think about the two problems facing the court today.

Of course, the Emperor Chu didn't expect these scholars to answer what Zi Chou Yinmao, as long as they had something to say.

As long as there is one person from each place who can answer one point, it will be of great benefit to the imperial court if they get together. This is what the so-called brainstorming means.

Thinking so, Emperor Chu looked at the examination paper in his hand.

The disaster of the Central Plains is not a natural disaster...

The first sentence made Chu Huang frowned tightly.

He had read a lot of papers for the township examination, and countless excellent policy articles, but this was the first time he saw someone start like this.

Moreover, the language is amazing!

The direct cause of the famine in the Central Plains was undoubtedly the severe drought for two consecutive years, but the first sentence of this theory overturned this point.

Since it is not a natural disaster, it is a man-made disaster.

Man-made disasters... In other words, it is the problem of the court, and the problem of the court is also the problem of the emperor.

Anyone with a little brain can understand this point.

When Emperor Chu saw this sentence, he was not angry. He just frowned and continued to read.

After watching for about one stick of incense, his brows gradually relaxed.

The content of this policy theory can be said to hit the nail on the head, pointing directly to the many ills of the court, and finally came to a conclusion.

The famine in the Central Plains this time may have elements of natural disasters, but more of the reason is that the imperial court did not do enough to relieve the disaster. In addition, what is more important is the imperial court's long-standing Dingyin system.

This point is just a few words.

No deeper answers were given later, but many disaster relief methods were proposed, as well as methods to increase food production.

"Hey......"

Emperor Chu put down the examination paper and sighed deeply.

He understood in his heart every point mentioned above in this policy theory, and it was true.

But as the Son of Heaven, there is really no suitable solution.

After all, the interests of many people are involved in it...

The weight of these many people is too great to move. If they act rashly, it will definitely cause a disaster no less than the famine in the Central Plains.

Chu Huang lowered his head and became thoughtful.

I don't know how long it took, but he finally looked up at Liu Cheng behind him, and said: "Tell them, after I read this examination paper, I am very comforted. There are such scholars in the imperial court who care about the people. Luckily..."

Hearing this, Liu Cheng's eyes were filled with shock, he was stunned for a second, before he realized it, he hastily bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

............

The long-awaited provincial examination is over.

Fang Xiu was lying on the rocking chair in Fangfu, playing cards with a few maidservants, and felt bored for a while, as if he suddenly lost a goal in his life.

Of course, this emotion only appeared for a moment and then disappeared without a trace.

"fry!"

Fang Xiu threw out a deck of cards in his hand, looked at the little maids with a smile, and asked, "Is there any answer?"

Several little maids shook their heads and sighed when they saw four identical cards.

When Fang Xiu saw this, the smile on his face became even brighter, he threw all the cards in his hand, and was just about to say something.

A voice came from the direction of the gate of the courtyard: "I owe you 1000 taels of silver..."

Fang Xiu turned his head and saw that Wu Yi had already walked in front of him.

He held a bank note of Baolefang in his hand, and his whole body was like a dead eggplant, looking weak, looking at his appearance, as if he had experienced so much suffering.

The originally rosy face was now only pale, and even when he spoke, he didn't seem to have much strength.

He was even more sluggish than he who hadn't become a captain before.

Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to take the bank note handed to him, took a look at it, and it was indeed correct.

The silver ticket of Baolefang, 1000 taels of silver.

Although he knew that he had found a way to make money, he never expected that in just a few days, he could earn 1000 taels.

Fang Xiu looked at Wu Yi in surprise, and asked, "Is it so profitable to do that?"

Wu Yi heard this sentence, turned his dim eyes to Fang Xiu, looked at him: "You know everything?"