Datang: Empress mother-in-law sent Li Er to test me

Li Er was surprised, "Why?"

Chu Suiliang said in a deep voice: "If the minister is present, it will be safer."

Li Er pondered, thought for a long time, and understood that Chu Suiliang was still worried, and said, "It's fine, you can be Wuji's adjutant."

Chu Suiliang looked happy, bowed and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

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At this time, the government office of the Ministry of officials.

"After half a month, the imperial examination will start. How is the Imperial College preparing?"

In the hall of the government office, Empress Changsun was sitting on the seat of Shangshu, looking calmly at the servant of the official department sitting below, as well as the Lang Zhong, the principal, Yuanwailang and other ten subordinates of the official department. Several people.

The servant of the official department said solemnly: "It's done."

Changsun Wuji hummed, "How many scholars are taking part in the imperial examination?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials responded: "A total of 420 three people."

"There are a lot of people."

Changsun Wuji frowned, "It's more than I thought."

The number one scholar in the Tang Dynasty is actually at most equivalent to the "Huiyuan" of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and even worse than Huiyuan.

Because the imperial examinations in the Ming and Qing dynasties were already the main way to select officials.

There are many and strict screening levels, and the number of people participating in the imperial examination far exceeds that of the Tang Dynasty.

There were as many as 2000 scholars who took the exam in the Tang Dynasty, and generally about 1000 a year.

This time Kai Enke was extremely hasty, but there were so many scholars for reference.

Changsun Wuji breathed out, tapped the table with his fingers lightly, and said in a deep voice: "This time the imperial examination is a compulsory subject, and His Majesty will come up with the questions himself, you and I just wait."

Everyone nodded, at this moment, suddenly a small official from the official department came in, cupped his hands and said loudly: "Shangsun Shangshu, Chu Qijulang is here."

Chu Suiliang?What is he here for?Changsun Wuji frowned, "Tell him to come in."

"No." The petty official nodded hastily.

Soon, wearing an official robe, Chu Suiliang strode in with a smile and said, "Shangsun Shangshu, colleagues, I haven't seen you for quite a while."

Changsun Wuji looked at him, "Chu Suiliang, you are a living man, an official from the province, what are you doing in my office?"

Chu Suiliang smiled and said: "In half a month, the imperial examination will be held. The eldest grandson Shangshu is the chief examiner. The old man should come here to meet the Shangguan, so he looks familiar."

"Shangguan?" Changsun Wuji stared at him with fixed eyes, "Your Majesty asked you to be an adjutant?"

"Exactly." Chu Suiliang nodded.

Changsun Wuji squinted his eyes, remembering that at Du Yan's home, he heard Du Zhong and Wei Xian talk about the grand poetry event, and said:

"Are you afraid that the old man will embarrass Zhang Dun, so you come over and stare?"

"Eldest Sun Shangshu misunderstood."

Chu Suiliang waved his hands and said seriously:

"Shangsun Shangshu has such a big heart, how could he possibly have trouble with a junior? How can this old man defend a junior and fight against his immediate superior?"

"The old man is on a mission according to the order, so he dare not be sloppy."

Yes or no, you know!Changsun Wuji snorted coldly, spread out his palms and said, "Since it is His Majesty's will, please invite Chu Qijulang to take a seat."

"Promise." Chu Suiliang cupped his hands, smiling and sitting next to the official minister.

In terms of official position, he is from the sixth grade, but after all, he is a close minister of the emperor, and his function is to record the emperor's words and deeds, and to write notes on daily life.

What's more, when Chu Suiliang came here this time, he sat next to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and the ministers of the Ministry of Officials didn't think there was anything wrong.

Sifeng Langzhong suddenly said: "Changsun Shangshu, among the scholars participating in the imperial examination this time, there are three people, namely Changsun Chong, Du Zhong, and Wei Xian."

"The lower officials believe that in terms of talent or virtue, they are not divided into equals, and the champion must be selected from the three of them."

Mr. Si Xun shook his head, "Changsun Chong is the best among them, and he must be the champion."

Doctor Kao Gong stroked his beard and said, "Yes, it's better to make a decision first."

"The lower officials seconded the proposal."

"Eldest grandson Shangshu is also serving as Zhi Gongju this time, and is the chief examiner of the imperial examination. If the eldest son fails to win the first prize, wouldn't it be a chance for others to gossip?"

Several other doctors, principals, and Yuanwailang from the official department who were present spoke one after another.

Changsun Wuji didn't say anything, but glanced at Chu Suiliang and asked, "Chu Qijulang, what do you think?"

"The old man disagrees."

Chu Suiliang said decisively: "The imperial examination is for the selection of talents for the country. Before the start, you have decided on the number one scholar. If the news reaches His Majesty's ears, are you not afraid of being blamed?"

Si Xun Lang looked at him with his head tilted, and said: "It's been like this in the past years, so why blame it? It's not that your majesty doesn't know."

Chu Suiliang said calmly:

"That's a regular class, not a system class."

"In short, the old man does not agree. As the adjutant of Changsun Shangshu, the old man can't let Shangguan provoke many criticisms."

As he spoke, Chu Suiliang cupped his hands at Changsun Wuji, and said:

"Changsun Shangshu, the heart of the next official, I still look to the mirror. Unless Changsun Chong is based on real talents and learning, and wins the number one in the exam, otherwise people in the world will criticize, saying that because Changsun Shangshu is the chief examiner, so officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs Flattery, even if Changsun Chong answered the paper in vain, he would still get in, wouldn't it pollute your ears?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials shook his head, "This statement is wrong. Who doesn't know that Changsun Chong has both ability and political integrity, so why do you say it in a blank paper? Is there anyone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Changsun Chong in this imperial examination?"

Chu Suiliang said loudly, "I think so."

Changsun Wuji looked at him coldly, "You think it's Zhang Dun?"

"It's him." Chu Suiliang smiled.

"Then compare."

Changsun Wuji snorted coldly, and said, "I also want to see how my son is different from Zhang Dun!"

The bureaucrats and officials sitting on the side looked at each other in blank dismay. The eldest grandson Shangshu and Chu Qijulang, as soon as they met, they turned to Maimang.

That Zhang Dun, who is it that Chu Qijulang protects him so much?

Everyone thought about it secretly, and decided to go back and check it out.

If this person offends Changsun Shangshu, it will be easy, this time he must fail the ranking, to give Changsun Shangshu a face!

As for Chu Suiliang, what right do the officials from the province go to the Ministry of Officials?Who do you expect to support him?

This is the Ministry of Officials, and all the people present are subordinate officials of Changsun Wuji!Instead of supporting Changsun Wuji, he supported Chu Suiliang instead, fearing that he was falling ill.

Chapter 118 When Did I Offend Eldest Sun Chong?why i don't remember

Half a month is gone in a blink of an eye.

Early in the morning, outside the Zuixian Building in Pingkangfang, there was a wooden sign that said it would be closed for another day.

In front of the wooden sign, there is a carriage hired by Hu Guang for Zhang Dun.

In the empty lobby on the first floor, Hu Guang brought Hu Quhe, Wang Meng, and Liu Liang looked at Zhang Dun who had already changed into a green shirt and was about to go to the Imperial College, and couldn't hide his worry on his face.

Hu Guang said worriedly:

"Brother Zhang, I have inquired about it. The chief examiner of the imperial examination is Sun Wuji, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials."

"This person has a very good relationship with Du Yan and Wei Zheng. Du Zhong's son, Du Zhong, and Wei Zheng's nephew Wei Xian, you both have festivals with them. Du Zhong and Wei Xian are good friends with Changsun Chong."

"If that eldest Sun Chong is talking to his father, I'm afraid it will be very difficult for you to take the imperial examination this time!"

Standing at the counter, Zhang Dun lowered his head and sorted out the cloth pocket containing the Four Treasures of the Study, while saying:

"It's okay, I'm just going to perfunctory a few times, and I don't care about the ranking."

Hu Guang couldn't help but said: "Then you have to be careful."

The imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty were different from those in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They were not cumbersome. Generally, there were only a few serious selections in a few places, and those who passed could directly participate in the "provincial examination."

The Provincial Examination is nominally an examination presided over by Shangshu Province, which is equivalent to the later "Meeting Examination".

The admission candidates and individual rankings are determined by Zhi Gongju alone.

Zhigongju is generally changed every three years, and sometimes every year.

Personal knowledge, character, and mentality are not easy, and of course it is impossible to have a unified standard.

Moreover, the exam papers are not ambiguous, and sometimes the exam has not yet started, but the ranking has already been determined, and there are even strong champions and self-determined champions.

There are shady scenes in every era, and the Tang Dynasty was no exception.

This time, Changsun Wuji also served as the "Zhigong Examination", so he was able to become the chief examiner of the imperial examination.

Hu Guang couldn't imagine what kind of comments he would get once Zhang Dun's test paper was placed in front of the chief examiner.

Although he knew that Zhang Dun wanted to be perfunctory, Hu Guang believed that he absolutely did not want to get a bad comment in the imperial examination.

That would be a shame!

"It doesn't matter."

Zhang Dun turned his head to look at them, and said with a smile: "I'll go first, if something goes wrong, I'm not afraid, don't forget that my father-in-law is also an official in court."

Hu Quhe said crisply: "Sir, I believe you will be able to do it."

Zhang Dun is happy, what can I do?Can you win the champion?I don't intend to hit it, how can someone press my head and let me hit it?

After waving at the crowd, Zhang Dun walked outside the Zuixian Building, quickly got into the carriage, opened the curtain and waved with a smile: "Go back, wait for my news!"

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Guozijian is located on the north side of Wubenfang.

When the carriage arrived outside Wubenfang, Zhang Dun got off the carriage with a cloth pocket containing the Four Treasures of the Study.

It's not that horse-drawn carriages can't enter the workshop, but that at this moment, Wuben workshop is already crowded.

It is said that there are more than 1000 people in this imperial examination, but in fact, far more than 1000 people came to Wubenfang.

Most of the scholars who came to take the imperial examination came with their families, and the carriages were full of cars parked outside Wubenfang.

Zhang Dun looked around curiously. Outside Wubenfang, there were some stall owners who heard the news and shouted to sell things.

"Isn't this Zhang Dun?"

Suddenly, a piercing voice sounded behind him.

"Do you really dare to take the imperial examination?"

Zhang Dun looked back.

Eucommia, Wei Xian came over with a sarcasm on his face.

Behind them, there was such a tall young man with a stern face.

Zhang Dun smiled and said: "I'm here, you don't want me to participate, go talk to the chief examiner and ask him to cross my name."

Du Zhong and Wei Xian frowned when they saw that his words were thorny, Wei Xian snorted coldly and said, "You really think it's impossible?"

As they spoke, the two looked at the young master standing behind them.

The young son said indifferently: "My eldest son Chong."

"The chief examiner of this imperial examination is my father."

Zhang Dun tilted his head and looked at him, knowing that the three of them were in the same group, he smiled and said, "I'm waiting here, but you asked your father to cross my name."

Changsun Chong clenched his fists.

Overbearing!Madness!

"I won't do that."

Changsun Chong said coldly: "The imperial examination is for the imperial court to select talents for the country, not for my father."

Du Zhong smiled lightly and said: "What's more, with the three of us here, it's wishful thinking for you to win the first prize."

Wei Xian couldn't help but said, "This time the imperial examination, the champion should be among the three of us."

As soon as the words fell, someone suddenly said: