Sir, I can do it!

Although Li Huai has reformed the examination system, since the official examination has only been conducted twice, the system in many aspects is not yet perfect, and it still needs to check for gaps and make up for it, and continue to improve it.

Originally, the exam was held every three years, but the third exam was supposed to be held last spring.It's just that the aristocratic family doesn't like the exam system and tries to put pressure on it.Many state governments have even resorted to various means to suppress poor students, preventing them from entering Beijing to take the exam.In a rage, Li Huai canceled the exam and ordered Tongcha Beifu to seize several officials as a warning.

However, it is impossible for the imperial court not to recruit new officials. The monarchs and ministers have come and gone many times. It was not until this summer that the regulations were finalized, and the third big exam will be held this autumn.But in this year's big exam, a lot of noble children were also stuffed. Although Li Huai was also annoyed, there was nothing he could do about it.

Students from all over the world gathered in Shengjing, and the already bustling streets became more and more lively.

In restaurants, teahouses, and bookstores, you can see scholars in long gowns everywhere.They gathered in groups of three or four to talk loudly, about knowledge, or about political affairs, and the whole street was full of literary style.

The lobby on the first floor of Yunlou was almost occupied by students from all over the world. When it came to rising, there was a wave of debate.

Hao Xiner, a passing peddler, took a look with his head, then walked out with his head shaking, and whispered to the people around him, "Scholar's mouth is really powerful."

The companion nodded in agreement: "After all these years of studying, you don't even know he's scolding you when he scolds you."

The peddler sighed: "When will my boy be able to enter the school?"

His companion gave him a wishful look.

The short-term loss outside did not affect the conversation in Yunlou. At this moment, they had already decided on the topic, a poem with chrysanthemum as the topic.

Appreciating chrysanthemums and reciting poems in autumn is the most common thing. There are countless poems about chrysanthemums flowing out every year.

Many people are eager to try, and the atmosphere is instantly high.What's more, they suggested renting a garden to hold a poetry meeting.

A student in green shirt on the second floor snorted disdainfully when he saw this: "The border is tense, and the Weinan issue needs to be resolved urgently. These people don't know how to worry about national affairs and people's livelihood, and they are so extravagant and wasteful."

The white-clothed student beside him said with a smile: "It's natural for literati to gather together to talk about the classics and meanings of poems and express their aspirations with poems. I see that their poems have something to say, and they are not as unbearable as Brother Meng said. Besides, It’s fine to talk about some things in private, after all, we are not the emperor’s courtiers. Moreover, the Weinan issue is really sensitive, and the court has not yet reached a conclusion, so it’s really not something we can talk about at will.”

The student in Qingshan glanced at him, cupped his hands in the direction of the imperial city, and said: "Nowadays, we are reused from poor families, and we are supposed to share the worries of the king. How can we retreat in spite of difficulties? Don't you make the world think that today is the time for you? narrow-minded people."

Hearing this, the student in white hurriedly looked to both sides, and was relieved to see that everyone was paying attention to the first floor.Pointing at the student in Qingshan, he said: "Stop talking nonsense." Then he bowed towards the direction of the imperial city, then turned to the student in Qingshan and said, "I never meant that, it's just that the situation in Beijing is tense, I remind Brother Meng to be careful. Just be careful with your words.”

The student in the green shirt snorted: "How can such a timid and cowardly person become an official in the future."

The white-clothed student blushed with anger, and with the last bit of literati demeanor, he cupped his hands at the green-clothed student: "Brother Meng, please take care of yourself." After speaking, he immediately walked away.

The conversation between the two who didn't know just now was heard by the people in the private room behind them.

The eldest prince Li Kui, who was watching the audience, winked at his followers, and someone quickly ran out from the restaurant to inquire about the student in white.

Feng Yu glanced at the student in green shirt and shook his head, and said to Li Kui, "A headstrong person cannot be reused."

One sentence cut off the future of the student in green shirt.

Li Qi nodded and said: "I think I have the heart of serving the country, but my temperament is so stubborn. If this person enters the officialdom, I am afraid that he will also be a disgruntled and resentful person."

This autumn's big exam, Li Huai asked Li Kui to follow the officials of the Ministry of Rites to organize it.In private, he also asked Li Kui to go outside frequently to see the character and knowledge of the students, and not to let the nobles go too far.

After Li Huai reformed the big exam, the exam paper adopts the system of vague names.The purpose is to judge the superiority by the results.After all, not all the children of nobles are educated and well-educated.Counting back to the end of Chu, it was precisely because of these uneducated human corpses and vegetarian meals that there were many officials in the court and China, and many countries' silverfish were raised.In this way, it is natural to screen out those who rely on the family's shelter and seek fame.

But as long as someone dares to think and do it, there is a lot to be done even if the name is obscured.It's just that compared to the past, this kind of quietly stuffing people in is harmless.

Due to the centuries-old system of selecting scholars, there are still many students who are used to visiting at home after entering Beijing, and choose an official to seek protection.After being admitted by the imperial court, this person will naturally become the official's faction.

So Li Qi was sent out to contact some students with good moral character, the purpose is also to win over.

The reason why Li Huai was relieved of Li Kui was naturally because of the shallow foundation of Li Kui's mother clan.Of course, it doesn't rule out that Li Huai is really training Li Kui, so he doesn't mind him forming a team for him in advance.

Li Qi has also been uncertain about his father's intentions, so he is extremely careful in every step he takes, lest he will be jealous of his father.

Feng Yudao: "You just need to do errands for the emperor. Those students are not stupid, they naturally know how to weigh the pros and cons. If you deliberately guard against it, it will make the emperor suspicious."

Li Kui drank a glass of wine with some depression, and said: "The courtiers have brought up the matter of establishing the crown prince again."

Feng Yu also frowned, and said: "These days, people in my family come to visit almost every day. My parents have hid in the suburban Zhuangzi, and those people still don't give up. I also avoided a lot of eyes and ears today. I will meet with you. Your Highness, what do you think?"

Li Qi was stunned, and said blankly: "I haven't thought about it."

"Established as the chief, you are the chief, and now you are entrusted with a heavy responsibility, have you never thought about it?" Feng Yu looked straight at him, staring into his eyes.

Li Kui came back to his senses, and nodded heavily: "Uncle also said that if you set up a heir and a head, if you say that the middle palace has nothing to do in the past, it's fine. But now the sixth brother is already three years old, smart and quick..."

"But the Queen's body is at the end of its strength, and the harem is surrounded by wolves. How can a child who has not yet grown up be able to stand up to the open gun and the hidden arrow."

Li Kui said again: "Even if the queen is not here, there is still the Wei family." He paused, and continued: "The battle between the royal father and the nobles is becoming more and more fierce. If I am the crown prince, the Feng family will be in danger."

Feng Yu was both relieved and sad.What is gratifying is that his nephew has a clear view and knows that the Feng family can't beat the nobles.The sad thing is that his nephew already has a big picture at such an age, and in time, he will surely achieve something, but he was implicated because of his background as a merchant in the Feng family.

Li Kui seemed to have seen through Feng Yu's thoughts, and instead comforted him, "Master taught me to take the world as my own responsibility, but he didn't teach me to occupy the world. I study for the prosperity of Qi State and for the people of the world to live and work in peace and contentment. As long as the original intention remains the same, it doesn't matter whether you are a king or a minister."

Feng Yu looked at his nephew and sighed, and now he was a little envious of Wei Zhao.If his Feng family had that kind of family background... But soon Feng Yu shook his head again, his nephew could see so clearly, he was on the edge of his horn.I can't help feeling a little ashamed.

"...It's just my grandfather's place..." Li Kui glanced at Feng Yu.

Feng Yu hurriedly said: "Don't worry, my father listens to my mother, and my mother listens to me and my sister. As long as my mother and sister don't get confused, my father will have no chance to be confused."

Speaking of it, Master Feng is still very moved. After all, it is a completely different feeling for a daughter to be a noble concubine and a grandson to be a prince or even an emperor.Mrs. Feng was also fascinated by this wealth.Back then when Hong Kun came to the door, Master Feng had to start preparations.

Later, Hong Kun was encircled and suppressed, and his whereabouts are still unknown. Master Feng has always been glad that he didn't give Hong Kun a definite answer back then, and everything hadn't even started yet.Later, when Xie's family approached him, Master Feng paid more attention.In the past few years, under Mrs. Feng's subtle influence, she is not very enthusiastic about the position of prince.Especially after the death of the fifth prince, Master Feng prayed to God and Buddha every day, only wishing for the safety and health of his children and grandchildren.

The uncle and nephew talked for a while, and they reached a consensus goal.It's just that many things are beyond their control.If the emperor insisted on appointing the eldest son as the heir, the Feng family would still be involved in this crisis.The uncle and nephew looked at each other, sighing again.

At this time, the discussion on the first floor has changed from poetry to local customs and anecdotes.

Li Qi also pricked up his ears to listen, and then he heard a student from Fuzhou say: "In the past, poor families in Fuzhou had almost no chance to go to Beijing for examination. There will be a scholar. But three years ago, Fuzhou Fucheng opened a reading library. No matter what your status is, even peddlers can go in and read. Thanks to the reading library, we can read many books. Only those who are literate The number of people is limited, paper and ink are very precious, and only [-]% of people actually go to study."

Another scholar also said: "We also have a reading library in Qizhou. I heard that this reading library first started in the capital. Well, the library on Taihua Street in the west of the city is the one."

A local person proudly puffed up his chest and said: "This is the property of our third son Wei." Then he would like to popularize Wei Zhao's demeanor when he cracked the Meiyuan case, just like a fan.

Li Kui withdrew his gaze and asked Feng Yu: "Uncle, my father has always been on guard against the Marquis of Zhenguo's mansion. My father and son are in command of the Marquis of Wei, so my father is already afraid. If the third son of Wei is called to show off again at this time, I'm afraid it will be even worse." It made my father jealous."

Feng Yu glanced at him: "Zhen Guohou understands better than you, what are you worrying about?"

Li Qi touched his nose: "I'll just ask casually, besides, isn't Mr. Wei San a friend of my uncle's?"

Feng Yu nodded and said, "It is now."

Li Qi was at a loss: "Then when is it not?"

Feng Yu raised his eyebrows: "If you choose that seat, you won't be."

Li Qi: ...Is it so important to me?You can also influence your uncle to make friends.

Although Li Kui is intelligent and knowledgeable enough, he is just young and has not experienced any storms, so his knowledge is limited.

Feng Yu told him: "Old Marquis Wei followed Qi Guogong to conquer half of the country of Qi, and made outstanding contributions. Marquis Wei completely defeated Later Chu and expanded Qi's territory. The father and son have made great contributions and are also respected by the people. But there are still many people who think that Wei and his son killed a lot. Especially in Nanjun, the literary style is at its peak, and there are many literati. Wei Hou Ye attacked Chu and offended many literati factions. Up to now, there are still officials from the southern faction in the court who seize the opportunity to attack. Once Marquis Wei has lost his power, and these literati can bite the Wei family to death one by one."

"However, Wei Zhao opened the reading library, which benefited many students. It is undoubtedly that he has gained a lot of favor among scholars. The benefit of the poor family just caters to the emperor's psychology of using the common people. Even if the emperor is dissatisfied with the Houfu, he You have to endure it too. Otherwise, once he launches an attack on the Hou Mansion, he will slap himself in the face and damage the glorious image he has worked so hard to erect in front of the poor students all over the world."

Li Qi suddenly realized, and couldn't help but praise: "Young Master Wei San is really powerful."