Royal rice bug, worm worm!

Chai Lanlan has been outstanding since she was a child.

When she was young, she studied together with Chai Yang, and she could recite poems and essays faster than Chai Yang, and she was better than Chai Yang in policy theory.

What's even more rare is that she knew how to hide her clumsiness at a young age, and she would never steal the limelight from her brother in front of outsiders.

Such an excellent little lady understands human feelings and the world, but she is not high-minded or vulgar, so she is admired by men of the same age, and makes young ladies rush to make friends.

Patriarchal patriarchs such as the eldest princess of Jinyang once sighed: "If Lan Niang is a son, she must be a talent for governing the world."

Chai Lanlan herself is very sober. Although she is outstanding, she is not special.

Looking at Chang'an City, she is more knowledgeable and smart than her. For example, there are not many young ladies who know how to deal with people, but they rarely have the opportunity to be seen by others.

This time, she wants to win a chance for the women in the world.

Hibiscus Garden, Xinglin Poetry Club.

Li Mujin couldn't hide her worry, "Lanlan, if you think about it again, if you mess up today, you won't be able to marry those young talents inside."

Chai Lanlan smiled and said, "Isn't it just right? Without me robbing you, you can pick whatever you want."

Li Mujin thought, yes, with Chai Lanlan around, most eyes would be on her, how could anyone look at her?

So he immediately changed his attitude, "Lanlan, hold your chest up, be courageous, and try your best to be as fierce, sharp, and excellent as possible, so that the students will feel ashamed. I have cast shadows on smart women all my life, and I am a salted fish. Here's a chance!"

Chai Lanlan: "..."

As the exam was approaching, the students of Beijing Middle School did not stay in the academy to study, but put down their books one after another and came to attend the meeting.

The Daye Imperial Examinations are not ambiguous. When grading, the examiners not only look at the quality of the articles, but also refer to the reputation of the students in the market.

If you can become famous at the poetry meeting, and you are lucky enough to be appreciated by the nobles, even if you do not perform well in the exam, you can still get a ranking with the talent you show on weekdays.

The disadvantage is that if the examiners use their power for personal gain, it will be difficult for those talented but poor students from poor families to stand out.

That's why Li Hong and Wei Yu worked hard and tried every means to find the number of examiners.

The imperial examination is scheduled for mid-March.

This is the first exam after the clans were suppressed. If Li Hong could elect more officials from common and poor families as Li Hong wished, it would become a highlight in the history of the great cause. It is said to be the greatest since Li Hong took office The pioneering work is not overstated.

For this reason, the ceremony for the establishment of the prince was moved to June.

Today's poetry meeting is very important to the students, because Li Hong came, accompanied by several important court officials.

This is also the "reserved item" before the exam -

The sage came in person and said some encouraging words, so that the students could remember the kindness of the sage and become "students of the Son of Heaven", instead of being drawn over by the examiners and forming partisans.

In order to be appreciated by the sages, the students tried their best to write poems, write essays, and debate.

Chai Lanlan chose to debate, which was also the most difficult one.

Wearing men's clothing, she drew the lottery calmly under the strange eyes of everyone.

The opponent is a Tai student.

When the other party saw her, he was stunned, and held the hand respectfully, "Qing is a lady, and Qin is not good at victory."

Chai Lanlan sneered: "It's not too late to talk big when you win."

Qin Sheng was not annoyed, and was still gentle and polite: "Qin does not dare to offend my wife, and is willing to admit defeat."

Chai Lanlan raised her eyebrows, "Think about it, if you lose this round, you won't have the chance to face the saint."

Qin Sheng bowed his body and smiled calmly: "If you don't have it, then you don't have it, just go back earlier, and read the two-page book more."

Chai Lanlan thought about it, and couldn't help but ask, "What's your name?"

Qin Sheng held his hand again, "Student goes to Qin Xiayu, with a proper character and a humble name, so I dare not dirty my lady's ears."

Chai Lanlan smiled brightly, "'Gentlemen are dignified, gentle and moist like jade', your name is well suited to the occasion."

Qin Yu raised his head and saw the little lady's flowery smile. He was stunned for a moment, and quickly looked away, embarrassed to look again.

In the eyes of outsiders, it seems to be shy.

Chai Lanlan held the stick and walked away gracefully.Li Mujin leaned over with a smile, and looked Qin Yu up and down.

Well, her face is very fair, her waist is very thin, her facial features are handsome, and her clothes are not bad. What is rare is that she has a gentle temper and speaks slowly, everything suits her taste.

Alas, brother-in-law, don't play.

If you can't "raise fish", just be a matchmaker!

"Qin Yu, how old are you? Where do you live? Are you engaged?"

Qin Yu subconsciously said: "At twenty, people from Chang'an don't dare to start a family without fame."

"Very good, very good!" Li Mujin pointed to Chai Lanlan's back, "Remember, the girl with a pretty smile is surnamed Chai, and she is from Princess Jinyang's mansion, and she is not engaged, understand?"

Qin Yu nodded blankly.

"It's good if you understand, I'll wait for you!" Li Mujin snapped her fingers.

Immediately I felt great.

Qin Yu was stunned, what do you know?

Looking at Li Mujin's tall back, she couldn't help but blush.

Chai Lanlan didn't know the slightest thing, the good sisters reluctantly parted with each other, and gave up the man who was finally in love with her.

Even if she knew, she wouldn't be grateful.

She only cares about her career.

Relying on her good eloquence and the political foresight cultivated since she was a child, she passed the test all the way, defeated more than ten students in the debate, and got the spot of the face saint without any dispute.

Really complied with Li Mujin's words——

All the students who have watched Chai Lanlan's debate have cast a psychological shadow on the smart and good-looking woman in this life.

Li Hong and other ministers sat in Ziyu Pavilion to receive the winning students.

Seeing Chai Lanlan, Li Hong raised his eyebrows, "Is it Xiaobao's idea again?"

Li Xi almost choked on the walnut, "Your son just sit here obediently!"

"In just two quarters of an hour, I twisted my waist three times, moved my legs four times, and ate ten walnuts. Is it good?"

Li Xi grinned, revealing a mouthful of small white teeth, "If the sage didn't look at me, how could he count so clearly? You're not very good."

Li Hong clenched his fists.

If you can't beat your son, the daughter-in-law will get angry, and the consequences will be very serious, so you can only sleep in the study.

Wei Yu pursed his smile, and passed the steps to his father-in-law: "Ms. Chai got the face saint spot with her strength, and she wants to make some demands."

Li Hong didn't want to answer his words at all.

If he doesn't give face, Xiao Fu Wang will!

"That's right, why did Cousin Chai participate in the poetry meeting? Could it be that she also wants to take the imperial examination?"

Chai Lanlan knelt in front of Li Hong, and said solemnly: "His Royal Highness expected well, the ministers are here today to ask the sages to allow women to take part in the imperial examination just like men, and those who are capable can be selected for office."

"This—how can this be done?" Guozi Jijiu lost his voice.

"Why not?" Chai Lanlan said proudly, "I also saw the sacrificial wine. The student got the nameplate of the face saint today with his strength. Why is he not eligible to participate in the imperial examination?"

"You are a lady!"

"So what? Could it be that you are afraid that I will compare you to the Tai students?"

Guozi Jijiu blew his beard and stared, "Of course not, I am a great student and I don't know how many people there are. How many have you met? Young people, don't talk big!"

Chai Lanlan took the opportunity and said, "So what if I'm allowed to take the test?"

The son of the country choked on the wine, and glared angrily at Chai Fuma, "I don't care about such a eloquent granddaughter."

Consort Chai stroked his beard and smiled: "You want such a eloquent granddaughter, do you have one?"

Guozi offering wine: "..."

Lost.

Chai Lanlan looked at Li Hong earnestly, "I beg the sage for permission."

Li Hong turned to Li Xi, "What do you think?"

Li Xi picked out a walnut kernel from Wei Shaoqing's palm, stuffed another good one for him to pinch, and said while eating:

"It doesn't matter whether you are an official or not, I think Cousin Chai can take this imperial examination. Not only my cousin, but also the young girls in the academy can take the exam, so I don't have to worry about it every day."

Guozi Jijiu frowned, "Dare to ask His Royal Highness, what do you say?"

"Isn't it just the officials of the East Palace? There are only two female officials, and there are too many young ladies who like me. Cousin Chai also wants to be one, and so does Sister Lan Xin. There are also Miss Wang, Miss Wei, and Miss Jiang. , will break their heads for me!"

Wei Shaoqing smiled faintly, and crushed the walnut with a click.

Li Xi choked, and hurriedly said: "No, it's better to take an exam, select the most talented, and be an official of the East Palace. It's just an official, there is absolutely no other meaning!"

After speaking, he quickly smiled at Wei Shaoqing in a flattering manner.

Li Hong thought that he was messing around with Chai Lanlan, and was about to refuse when Wei Yu spoke.

"My sage, I think what His Royal Highness said is reasonable, why not take this opportunity to test and see if the students have learned the real skills after ten years of hard work."

Li Hong raised his eyebrows, "Tell me."

"Women are studying in the academy, and they are taught by famous teachers just like the gentlemen. Why don't you take this opportunity to compare yourself with each other? It is also an encouragement to the students. Presumably, the students who lost to Lady Chai today will think about it when they go back. Is it really hard work..."

Even though he knew Wei Yu was talking nonsense, Li Hong still didn't interrupt him, and his intuition told him that what he said after the nonsense was probably very important.

Sure enough, Wei Yu changed his voice and said: "I propose that this imperial examination adopts the "fuzzy name system". The examiners don't know which test paper belongs to which student, and they will no longer refer to the succession of teachers and fame, but only judge by the quality of the essay. ranking."

"What a 'fuzzy name system'!"

As soon as Cui Yuan slapped the table, he said excitedly: "Minister, second."

Li Hong looked at Wei Yu, and the waves in his heart were no smaller than Cui Yuan's.

Since the establishment of the imperial examination in the previous dynasty, for several years, the will of the examiners has always been the basis. Nine out of ten admitted students come from aristocratic families, and the remaining one will sooner or later become a vassal of the aristocratic family.

Therefore, the great cause has established the country for several years, and the government is still in the hands of the major families.

With the "fuzzy name system", the situation is different.

As long as it is operated properly, truly talented people can be selected to a certain extent.If things go on like this, the ethos of the court will definitely take on a new look, and the situation where the government is monopolized by powerful families can also be broken by itself.

"Prince, what do you think?"

When Li Hong asked this sentence, Li Hong was calm and restrained. Only Li Xi noticed that his hands under the seat were trembling faintly.

Li Xi stopped being mischievous, but said cautiously and firmly: "My son thinks that this is a matter for the students of the world. A sage can't be arbitrary, and neither can my son. Whether it is good or not, whether it is successful or not, you should ask the students."

This sentence just blocked the ministers who were about to jump back.

Who dares to stand up against it at this time?

Unless you want to be scolded by scholars all over the world.

Li Hongdao: "Go and ask."

Li Xi got up immediately and pulled Wei Yu out together.

From outside the Yuting, the students had already heard Wei Yu's words, and they all raised their faces and looked at them eagerly.

Without Li Xi opening his mouth, the students understood.

Complete the crown, hold the hand, and perform the gift of teachers and students.

Needless to say anything, Li Xi also understood what they meant.