The strongest Marquis in history

Wang Qi smiled and said: "Zhen'er, what you said reminded me immediately. This matter is very important. I will deal with it first. This time, thanks to you."

Mi Zhen was a little dazed, she didn't understand what kind of favor she was doing to Wang Qi, but Wang Qi was happy, so that's good.

Wang Qi hurried back to the main hall, and arranged for someone to notify Zhou Zishan to discuss matters.

Zhou Zishan hurriedly entered the hall, he bowed to Wang Qi, and said: "Your Majesty summoned me, I don't know why?"

Wang Qidao: "Zishan, I came up with an idea to promote this imperial examination. The most important thing about this imperial examination is not how many talents are selected. Because the talents selected by an imperial examination are actually really important for the huge state of Qi. It's trivial, it's nothing."

"The real significance lies in breaking the current talent selection system. This is a breakthrough."

"The impact of this kind of selection is just to recruit a few people, which is not enough, the stimulation is not enough, the influence is not enough, and the singing is not strong enough, so some arrangements need to be made."

When Zhou Zishan heard Wang Qi's words, he also nodded in agreement with Wang Qi's arrangement, because the imperial examination was indeed not a climate.

For the time being, there is no influence.

Zhou Zishan said: "How does Your Majesty plan to arrange it?"

Wang Qidao: "In the imperial court, there should be quite a few courtiers, and there are women of the right age at home, right?"

Zhou Zishan said: "Officials in the court, officials from the six ministries, and other Beijing officials in Chang'an all have many family members. There are quite a few women of the right age to marry. What does your Majesty mean?"

Wang Qi said: "You spread the word that the top three in the imperial examination this time will definitely be reused by the imperial court and will be included in the sequence of officials that the imperial court focuses on training. By the way, when you are chatting, let's feel a little bit more, whoever can select these people to be If you choose a son-in-law, you must choose a future important minister."

Zhou Zishan's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood the key point.

He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is really wise. For example, if you are the number one in the imperial examination and you are listed as a son-in-law, you will not only gain the respect of the court, but you will also become the son-in-law of an important official in the court. This is a shortcut to change your life. News When it comes out, it will make people even more excited.”

Wang Qi nodded and said: "What we have to do now is to make people excited about the benefits of the imperial examination, so that the scholars in the entire Qi State, whether they are from poor families or from aristocratic families, know that the imperial examination is a shortcut, which will change countless people. Destiny, that's the key to propaganda."

Zhou Zishan said: "Your Majesty's arrangement is the finishing touch. Although it is not particularly important, after this incident, the influence of the imperial examination will not be the same."

Wang Qi said: "Since you understand, let's make arrangements earlier."

Zhou Zishan said with a smile: "Since that's the case, I will do some work. It just so happens that I have dealt with Zhu Shangshu, Mi Shangshu and others a lot these days. Thanks to their great help, the matter can be resolved. So now, invite them to have a small gathering together." Fan, and then the news spread naturally."

Wang Qi said, "Just look at the arrangement."

Zhou Zishan said: "The minister will leave!"

Wang Qi nodded. He looked at Zhou Zishan's leaving back with anticipation on his face.Up to now, the line of the imperial examination has been arranged, and the next step depends on the reaction of the imperial examination.

Chapter 789

Outside Chang'an City, there is a camp.

In this camp, tents were set up one by one.Each tent is extremely spacious, enough to accommodate ten people to rest here.Even the tent is relatively spacious and does not appear crowded.

In summer, the weather is hot, easy to sweat, and easy to smell.But now the weather is cold, so there is no peculiar smell in the camp, but it is a bit cold to consider.

This place is where scholars gather.

But all scholars who have no place to live and who are struggling with food and clothing can come to live here.

In the camp, not only warm clothes, quilts, but also food are provided.Although the big pot of rice in the camp is not particularly delicious, for ordinary people, it is quite good if they can eat three meals a day.

Duanmubai is one of them.

Duanmu Baiqi, nearly thirty years old, was born in Hanoi County. His family was poor, his parents had died, and there was a younger brother in his teens who lived with him.

Although Duanmubai's family is poor, he is quite studious.In his early years, he learned the art of vertical and horizontal, and also studied the words of a hundred schools of thought, and he was quite famous in Hanoi County.It's just that Duanmu is white, and he is excluded everywhere.

The reason is simple, he speaks tricky, sharp words, never save face, so that he has been frustrated.

Duanmubai has been struggling in Hanoi County, because it is close to Chang'an, he learned that Wang Qi is thirsty for talents, so he went south from Hanoi County, and wanted to try his luck in Chang'an.

But when he was halfway there, news came from Chang'an.Wang Qi will hold an imperial examination in December, and anyone with talent can take it.

As soon as Duanmubai heard the news, he became excited, so he hurried on his way to Chang'an.Because it was still early, there was still some time before December, so he found a random place to settle down and made a living by selling calligraphy and paintings.

Unexpectedly, not long after, the imperial court uniformly arranged places for scholars who had nowhere to live to live in the army.

Duanmubai came.

After he arrived at the camp and had a place to stay, he spent the whole day reading in the tent, and only went out for a walk for a while to stretch his muscles and bones.After all, in the camp now, there is no need to pay money, and there is food, drink and clothing.

This is a good thing that he has never encountered in his life, so he cherishes it very much.

Duanmubai's temperament is relatively withdrawn, he will not take the initiative to contact people, nor will he say hello.So this situation has been maintained.

Especially the closer to December, Duanmubai worked harder.

He is a man with ideas and ambitions.

He wanted to win the championship in one fell swoop and become the first in the imperial examination this time. Even if there were many people, Duanmubai still had his own confidence.Because he is more than 30 years old and has accomplished nothing. He has been studying and studying knowledge all his life.

He is full of ambition and talent, so he naturally wants to show it.

Now around Shen time in the afternoon, today's weather is good, under the warm winter sun, there is good light in the tent, Duanmubai never went out, just read in the tent.

When Duanmubai was reading, four scholars entered.

These are the other four people living in the tent.

One tent can accommodate five people, but because the camp is wide enough, and although there are many people, in fact, not all of them are fully arranged, so some tents have more people, and some camps have fewer people.

The four sat down, laughing and discussing, thinking very complacently.

One of them was named Ba Zifeng, and he was quite talkative.Among these four people, he seems to be the leader.

After all, he had a well-informed attitude.

Ba Zifeng's eyes fell on Duanmubai, and he said, "Brother Duanmu, you read books all day long. If reading is really useful, it would be enough. At this time, it is useless to hold Buddha's feet temporarily. It is better , go to see more friends, make more contacts, and broaden your horizons."

Duanmubai's face was cold, and he said lightly: "I have no strength. No matter how I make friends with you, you will be humiliating yourself. They are all rootless. If you are poor, no one will ask you, and if you are rich, you will have distant relatives. As long as you have strength, it will come naturally. Yes, there will be people to make friends with. So, instead of wasting time making friends and fawning and flattering everywhere, it’s better to read books by yourself.”

Ba Zifeng's face froze.

I can't hold back my face.

One must know that Ba Zifeng himself is also for Duanmu Bai's good.Even though there was a slight sense of superiority in his words, under the current circumstances, he was thinking of Duanmubai.

Ba Zifeng said: "Brother Duanmu, your idea is not very good."

Duanmu Bai said: "I think it's very good, that's enough, why should we consider other people's ideas."

Ba Zifeng's expression darkened even more.

Under such circumstances, the rest of the people couldn't stand it.Among them was a young scholar named Xu You, his clothes were a little white from washing, and he was also a poor scholar.

Xu You admired Ba Zifeng quite a lot, because he knew nothing about Chang'an, but Ba Zifeng knew everything, which made Xu You know a lot of news and broaden his horizons.

Xu You snorted, and said in a deep voice: "Duanmubai, you really don't listen to good people. Brother Ba is doing it for your own good, but you act like this. You have to know that in Chang'an, so many scholars know one more person, Always hugging to keep warm."

Duanmu Bai said: "The weak need to report to the group to keep warm!"

Xu You's face turned red immediately, and he was quite impatient, and scolded: "You are really unreasonable."

Duanmu Bai said: "We are strangers to each other, and the words we have spoken on weekdays are not more than ten sentences. I didn't provoke you, what do you say I do, do you care what I do?"

"you you……"

Xu You snorted and said, "You are really hopeless."

Ba Zifeng stopped him and said, "Brother Xu, forget it, forget it. Let's go, just ignore him. He has his ideas, and we have our own."

Xu You nodded in agreement, and he and the others left with Ba Zifeng.After all, during their time in the army, they had already met many friends from all over the world.

Duanmubai glanced at the direction Zifeng left, snorted, smiled coldly, and continued to bury his head in the book.

He only cares about his book.

Everything is in the book.

Duanmubai continued to read the book alone. His day was very simple, just reading, eating, and sleeping. With such a three-point and one-line arrangement, he didn't feel tired at all.

When Duanmubai was immersed in the mountain of books, it was noon in a blink of an eye.

He took his bowl and chopsticks and went to the kitchen.

The kitchen in the army is a specially built place, and all meals are provided.Anyway, if you don’t have enough to eat, just add more. Of course, there may not be any leftover dishes, but rice is in sufficient supply anyway.

Duanmubai was holding his own bowl, and when he arrived at the kitchen, there was already a long queue, there were too many people gathered here, all of them were preparing to eat, and at the same time they were talking about each other while queuing.

Duanmubai was holding a book in his hand, and he was reading while queuing up.

"Have you heard, this time there is news from the court. This time the imperial examination, once the person who wins the first prize. No, even the top few people, there will be important officials from the court to come to the list to select a son-in-law."

"This is an excellent opportunity. Once you get the help of the important ministers in the court, you will have support."

"All of us have no background at all. But this time, once we get the chance, we will jump into the dragon's gate and step into the real officialdom."

"Yes, yes, even if he didn't make the list, he was selected?"

"Didn't make it to the list and was selected, dreaming?"

The people around were discussing and chattering.

The expressions on the faces of all the scholars were quite excited and looked forward to.Although such a thing is one in a million, what if he is selected?

This is the opportunity!

Many people are discussing.

Even some people who are old and even have gray hair are talking about it.

Duanmubai didn't pay attention at first, but when he heard it later, the slightly indifferent expression on his face suddenly became strange.He was almost thirty, tall and tall, not bad in appearance, and even more refined.

Duanmubai's heart moved slightly, and in the blink of an eye, this thought was suppressed.

He is a very confident person.

And with a goal set, he won't change his mind.Although he was somewhat affected, Duanmubai quickly calmed down, because all this had nothing to do with him for the time being.

If you don't pass the No.1 exam, everything is useless.

Duanmubai continued to line up, and after a while, when it was his turn, the food was put into a bowl, and Duanmubai left.

Today's food is good, it is soybean roast pork, and some vegetarian dishes.Although there are mostly soybeans and only a few lumps of meat, it is extremely delicious to Duanmubai, and the soup of soybean roasted pork mixed with rice is also extremely delicious.

When he returned to his tent, he read a book while eating.

He had already forgotten what was discussed in the camp.

Choose a son-in-law from the bottom of the list!

This matter has nothing to do with him now!

After finishing his meal, Duanmubai continued to read after washing the dishes.In such a boring life, time passed day by day, and after entering December, the time became faster and faster, and it was December [-]th in a blink of an eye.

This day is the scheduled scientific examination time.

The location of the scientific research is the Guozijian in Chang'an City.Today's Imperial College has been completely emptied long ago, and a large area has been specially vacated. Even all the scholars in the Imperial College are on vacation, and only the invigilators are left.

Duanmubai accepted the examination and entered the examination room.

This time the imperial examination is not vague, fill in the name yourself.Therefore, as long as the reference personnel have received the badge, they can enter the Imperial College to take the exam.

It's the first time after all.

Many people cross the river by feeling the stones.

At si o'clock in the morning, all those who wanted to take the exam entered the examination room in the Imperial College. After everyone entered, the examination room was immediately sealed up. With the ringing of the bell in the Imperial College, it echoed throughout the Imperial College, and the distribution of test papers began.

Today's weather is very good, the golden sun is shining down from the clouds and mist, which makes the Imperial College have a touch of golden light, and the scholars who refer to each other feel much more comfortable in their hearts.

Examination papers were issued one by one, and each examination room began to answer the papers.

The content of the test paper assessment does not include reciting poems and prose, nor does it silently recite classics, it is the most direct test question.There are exam questions about governing local government affairs, there are exam questions related to the adjustment of the army, and there are also exam questions about the use of soldiers on the battlefield...

There are a total of six questions in the exam.

Scholars, agriculture, industry, and commerce are all covered, and the examination is extremely comprehensive.

Duanmubai is best at the art of combining vertical and horizontal, he is very proficient in the art of war, the management of government affairs, and even the words of a hundred schools of thought.After reading all the questions, Duanmubai's heart settled down.

To say how difficult this exam question is, it doesn't matter, but it involves more comprehensive, that's all.

Duanmubai made some calculations silently in his heart, because the exam time was from morning to afternoon.

He has plenty of time.

Just so, he had to think it over, make a draft, and then transcribe.