Come on, Your Highness

Time is limited, this text will not be very long, Emperor Tiangan can read it in a while.

But no, he looked very carefully, even showing surprise on his face, and finally turned into contemplation.

Emperor Tiangan lowered his eyes and looked at He Xichao who was standing upright below him. The surprise and complexity in his heart were beyond words.

The ministers below all looked straight at Emperor Tiangan, and even the military officers who had nothing to do with themselves were curious whether the child was worthy of the name, and they were all waiting for the emperor to come to a conclusion.

"You Qing, you are the one who came up with the title, you can see for yourself."

Emperor Tiangan did not judge, but asked Eunuch Huang to pass this article to the imperial envoy doctor, and said again: "You Qing will pass it on after reading it, and everyone will have a look. I will not comment. I will wait for all your lovers to read When it’s over, let’s make another review.”

The Royal Envoy knew the answer when Emperor Tiangan asked him to read the text instead of directly throwing it to Wei Guogong or the First Prince.

But even so, when he saw this answer sheet, he was still amazed. If he hadn't watched He Xichao write it down word by word, if he hadn't written the title at will, he really couldn't believe it. A year-old child can write such an article in just half an hour.

He read it carefully twice, and the minister next to him was really curious, and couldn't help but said: "Your Excellency, can I let the lower officials take a look?"

Doctor Yu Shi gave him the paper, and then looked at He Xichao who was standing in the hall with a complicated face, only to see that the latter nodded slightly at him, and then bent his lips to show a smile, polite and not complacent.

The papers were circulated among the civil servants. Although there was no sound wherever they went, the answers could be found in each other's eyes, and they all looked at the children in the hall in amazement.

"You guys have finished reading over there, then pass it here, and stand with us for nearly an hour, and let us have a look." The military officers shouted here.

Xie Ge was holding the paper in his old hands, probably because He Xichao had read too many papers in the style of He Xichao, and he read them very quickly. At the end, he shook his head slightly, "It's still a bit bold."

Hearing the shout from the other side, he couldn't help laughing, so he sent it over in person.

As long as military officers are not from aristocratic families, they lack the ability to read and write, and some even reports are written by military advisers, but they can't help but want to watch the excitement.

They couldn't see the way, but just by looking at the handwriting, they knew that the child's learning surpassed them by several blocks, and those with a little ink could barely understand it. When the surroundings explained it, they suddenly understood.

Amazing, it's really not easy to write like this at the age of nine. If you put them on them, it would be easier to go to battle and kill the enemy than to write such a nerve-wracking article.

Wei Guogong looked at it, feeling a little emotional in his heart, he had never seen He Xichao's article, this kid hid it deeply, and Xia He in his study was also under strict control, never a piece of paper with ink came out, so he didn't know about He Xichao's case To what extent has the first talent reached? Now it seems that this son was born for the imperial examination.

"My lord, I'm envious of you!" The officials nearby congratulated in a low voice.

Wei Guogong could only smile humbly.

The paper was still being read, but Emperor Tiangan called out: "You Qing, do you have something to say."

The imperial envoy took a deep breath, stepped out, and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, I... If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it. Limit, ashamed."

"What about the rest of Ai Qing, do you have any objections?"

All the ministers shook their heads, Xie Ge said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to ask any more questions, He Xichao will be the leader of the court examination."

"Okay." Emperor Tiangan said with a smile, "Since you don't have it, I have it, He Xichao."

"The students are here."

"You still have enough energy for this article, you haven't finished talking, but?"

When He Xichao heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly on his drooping face.

The first part of this article talks about the benefits of following the ancient system, but the second part only raises one question.

In terms of following the ancient system, the dynasties that should respect the sages of Confucianism were not just one dynasty before the Great Qi Dynasty. Why did they last until the end, and they could not escape historical problems such as redundant officials, land annexation, and excessive miscellaneous taxes?If it is said that the ancient system was wrong and the law was reformed in response, why did the last emperor of the dynasty support the reform and violated the ancestral system and wanted to eradicate the appeal problem, but the government and the people rebelled, which accelerated the collapse of the dynasty?

Therefore, the boundary between conformity and change may not be as clear as the boundary between Wei and Wei, but it needs to be explored and explored by future generations.

When He Xichao came here, this article ended.

But how to explore, how to search, these specific methods, what he wanted to say, were not written in the answer sheet, and were erased by three lines of heavy ink on the draft.

Later generations know that a reform always needs to be pre-established, followed by survey and sampling, then data analysis, and then fixed-point small-scale experiments...step by step, step by step, so that it can be as smooth as a train entering the station.

It's just that it's too early now, if He Xichao wrote an idea for the emperor, it might cause a big stir in the court.

The eldest prince is fledgling, he is a little younger, has no power and power, there is really no need to show his head.

Because of Emperor Tiangan's question, He Xichao said: "Yes, Your Majesty, but leave blanks for the follow-up. The students haven't made any progress yet, so they dare not do anything carelessly. Wait for the students to verify slowly and find a safe method, and then fill in the blanks."

Emperor Tiangan nodded, "Very good. Although you are young, you have such insight. I am really happy. Wei Guogong has a good grandson. How dare you swear such a poisonous oath."

Wei Guogong came out and said: "The emperor's false praise, the old minister is ashamed."

"It doesn't matter, since the test has passed, the name of this scholar's case will still belong to He Xichao, and I will rectify his name." Then Emperor Tiangan looked at He Xichao, "I am looking forward to it, the follow-up township examination, the test, how amazing you are When it came out, everyone in the court was amazed."

He Xichao held his head high, and said loudly, "I will live up to the Emperor's expectations."

Emperor Tiangan was relieved, he glanced at Xiao Hong, and saw the kid blinking at him frequently, thinking of Xiao Hong's request yesterday, he immediately felt a headache, so after rewarding He Xichao, he immediately said: "It's not early, I'm tired You have waited for a long time, so let's retreat."

Eunuch Huang immediately shook the floating dust and shouted: "Back to court—"

All civil and military officials knelt down, Xiao Hong stared wide-eyed and felt that something was wrong, he hadn't thrown the memorial on the faces of those ministers yet!

"Hong'er, let's go."

Seeing his angry appearance, Emperor Tiangan couldn't help but smirk.

Silly boy, if he were to throw away the memorial, wouldn't these officials die of shame and indignation.

Xiao Hong doesn't care, he doesn't want his son to have a reputation of being domineering and unforgiving!

He Xi became famous in Chaotaihe Hall in one fell swoop, and the emperor's praise made all voices of doubt instantly silenced.

In less than a day, the name of the second young master of the He family as a genius spread like wildfire.

Wei Guogong once again received a soft hand for accepting the post, but unfortunately he could only reluctantly reject those famous teachers one by one.

Duke Wei's Mansion, Hengwu Garden

The second lady sat upright, looking at her mother who occasionally came to visit, with deep disbelief in her eyes, "Dad said so?"

Mrs. Li held her daughter's hand, she couldn't bear it, but she could only nod her head, "Nowadays, who doesn't know that the second young master of the He family is born with extraordinary intelligence, praised by the emperor and praised by the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs, even if he is just a little scholar now, he is doomed You want to be successful. Your father's temperament... Well, you know, even if Yuechan did such a shameful thing, she has a good son, which is a hundred times better, how could he not recognize this grandson?"

"Then what about my Mingrui, what should I do? Doesn't father care about our mother and child at all?" The second lady said angrily, "It's only the second day, and father's news is really well-informed. I wish I could recognize our relatives on the spot."

Mrs. Li sighed softly, and kept comforting, "Don't worry, your father just wants to recognize this grandson, Mingrui is naturally more important in his heart."

Seeing the sneer at the corner of the second lady's mouth, with unbearable anger, she persuaded again, "Yuxi, listen to your mother's persuasion, there are some things you can't dissuade, why not be more generous, the most important thing is Mingrui, as long as he can inherit Wei Guogong This is more important than anything else. Wei Guogong attaches great importance to He Xichao, but he is a concubine after all, and he has been outside for so many years, how can he compare with Mingrui's affection. Don't do stupid things, let people catch you, This is enough."

"But my daughter really can't swallow this breath."

"If you can't swallow it, you have to swallow it. He Xichao is young and has such a prominent reputation. It may not be a good thing. Wisdom will hurt you. The old saying always makes sense." Mrs. Li said.

The second lady was slightly taken aback, "What mother means..."

"Just wait, someone is more anxious than you."

As he spoke, an announcement came from the door, "Second Madam, Aunt Li from the third room is here."

"Let her in quickly." Mrs. Li said as she took a deep look at the second lady, shook her hand and said, "My mother will not harm you, listen to my mother."

Li Yuechan walked into Hengwu Garden with Chunxiang nervously, looked at the second madam and Mrs. Li who were sitting there, bowed and saluted, "Second madam is well, Mrs. Li is well."

"They're all from my own family, why are they separated like this? There are no outsiders here, just call me mother." Mrs. Li smiled and said to Li Yuechan, "Come here, I haven't seen you for so many years, your appearance has changed a lot, and you can't bear it outside. Less bitter, huh?"

Li Yuechan was stunned, she never thought that Mrs. Li would talk to her in such a pleasant manner, she didn't beat her or scold her, she just froze in place for a moment.

Seeing her like this, the Second Madam felt a surge of anger in her heart. Madam Li shook her hand secretly, then she turned her face away and said, "My mother asked you something, why didn't you answer?"

Li Yuechan came back to her senses, and hurriedly said: "It's okay, it's okay, Mrs. Xie is concerned about it, and my wife is in good health, just like before. I am very pleased."

"Hey, when you are old, your face is glamorous, and your insides are rusting. At this age, you all have children. It seems that you are all living well, and your mother is also comforted." Mrs. Li sighed, and then pulled Li Yuechan He smiled and said, "I haven't seen you go back to your mother's house during the Chinese New Year. Xichao is so old, since you're back in Beijing, you should take him back to recognize your grandfather's door, right?"

Seeing Mrs. Li's smile, Li Yuechan immediately shed tears and knelt down and said, "My daughter really has no face to go back to see her father, let alone her mother. It's all her fault. How dare you take him to the door..."

She leaned over and cried, the second wife stared at her in disgust, Madam Li turned her sideways glance, and then pulled Li Yuechan up and said: "Okay, don't mention this matter again, I feel uncomfortable after mentioning it, your sister is doing well now Okay, let's get this over with..."

Li Yuechan wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, "Yes."

"You haven't seen your father for a long time. Even though the married girl has spilled water, she still has to come back to see her often."

"Yes, wait for Xi Chaoxiu to take a bath, and bring him to visit father when he has time."

"That's it." Mrs. Li said turning around, and the nanny behind her gave a box, she said, "You grew up in front of me, and I have prepared your dowry for a long time, but it was useless, those antique calligraphy and paintings I won't send it over, but the silver and the land deed, you have to use it at any time, you take it."

Li Yuechan hurriedly retreated: "No, mother, I can't take my daughter, you can keep it."

"This is supposed to be yours. There's nothing you should or should not do. Even if there is your sister in the house, there are times when you can't take care of it. You can take care of it yourself."

Li Yuechan glanced at the box in embarrassment and said: "But my daughter has everything here, she doesn't need it..."

Mrs. Li waved her hand, "If you don't need it, give it to Xichao. He has more places in the palace. After a few years, he will marry a wife. You, a mother-in-law, can't get any decent things." Come out, wouldn't it be a joke, take it."

Li Yuechan bit her lip, and finally bowed down and said, "Thank you, mother."

Mrs. Li smiled immediately, "That's right, you go, I'll talk to your sister for a while, I should go too, you can go home with Xi Chao when you have time."

As soon as Li Yuechan left, the second lady looked gloomy and asked: "Mother has finished what father told me, so I'm leaving now?"

A finger poked the second lady's forehead, "You, you, your temper is so straightforward. No matter how important your father's business is, you can wait for two more days, but today I am not here because of you."

"What can I do? The butler's pair of cards has also been taken back by the Grand Duke, and he can't enter the palace, so he is free." The second lady said leisurely.

"Isn't the young master of the Liyang Princess Mansion going to marry the eldest lady of the Duke's Mansion? Why is there no news yet?"

Speaking of this matter, the second lady also said strangely: "The old lady is also in a hurry, but the Duke said that he has to wait for Master Xuan Bei from the Huguo Temple to come back to combine the horoscopes. After all, the eldest lady is the first granddaughter. Grandpa takes it very seriously.”

"When will Master Xuan Bei come back?"

The second lady shook her head, "I'm not sure, I heard it's next month."

"I'm afraid that the horoscope will not match." Mrs. Li said quietly.

"Why, Princess Liyang's mansion is well established, and it would be great for our young lady to marry her. Could it be... the Duke of the country knows?"

"Someone is talking about Mr. Zhan's house."

"How does mother know?"

"A few days ago, I received a post from Yuehou Mansion to appreciate chrysanthemums, and I accidentally heard a few noble ladies discussing in secret."

The second lady was startled, "It's all spread..."

Mrs. Li nodded, "Hurry up. If the old lady's wishful thinking is not done, it will be in vain. After all, she is a direct granddaughter, and Wei Guogong may not want to."

The second lady bit her lips, "Because Concubine Zhan is loyal to the emperor, and the Zhan family controls the guards of the capital, they are deeply trusted by the emperor. Then Young Master Zhan is even more popular. It would be great if we can get married with him. Princess Liyang He also had a rift with the former empress, so he would not fall to the eldest prince, such a good in-law...Mother, I have to go to my mother-in-law."

Mrs. Li said with a smile: "Go, mother is leaving now."