The vision of the red building is farther

"My lord, I'm afraid this candidate will not be able to be hired." An examiner boldly pointed at the paper in Jia Zhen's hand and said. "Why?" Jia Zhen looked at the official who spoke, but Li Jijiu intervened, a little dissatisfied: "This examinee did very poorly in the first test, and what he said is simply outrageous. He thinks that the rule of virtue is useless. At present, this is disrespect to the sage Confucius." Li Jijiu is still very familiar with this paper, and it is true that this student is too arrogant and rebellious.

"Really?" Jia Zhen and Li Junwang read the examinee's first two papers together. The two of them actually didn't pay much attention to the first round. It was just a compromise with Confucian scholars. But since the two of them If you win this person, you will always have to find a reason to settle these old pedants and old-fashioned idiots, especially Li Jijiu. "Then what do you think of his second match?" Jia Zhen asked first. "Responding to my lord, what the examinee said is the classics of the Legalist school. It can be said that every word is precious, and he is indeed a talent, but—" Several examiners in the second round of corrections stood up and judged Jia Zhen and the others. Li Junwang's mind was a little slow, and he spoke slowly. "Jijiu thinks there are similarities between Confucianism and law?" Jia Zhen asked Li Jijiu, asking. "Of course not." Li Jijiu said hastily, "It's just that since the Han Dynasty, hundreds of schools have been dismissed, and Confucianism has been the only one, not to mention a saint like Confucius, how can he be slandered? This candidate is disrespectful and cannot be hired." "Jijiu, as far as I know, Confucius is most particular about the word forgiveness. Jijiu is so persistent, isn't it a waste of reading the books of those sages. Besides, this time the Holy One specifically said that talents are rare, so he doesn't stick to one Based on the second and third rounds alone, this candidate is much better than those mediocre students who only know how to read and don’t hear anything outside the window. , On the contrary, it added a little coercion.

Li Jijiu is a very conscientious person, but he is also very ambitious, otherwise he would not betroth his daughter to a noble family, so as to take advantage of the situation, now he can only shake his sleeves, dissatisfied: "Minister of the Ministry of Officials Since I have already made a decision in my heart, why bother to pretend? The chief examiner this time is the king of Li County. Although we are both the chief examiner, we are only assisting the king of Li County. Is it true that the servant is not afraid to admit such a scholar? Drowned by everyone's spittle? The official is already old, and even if he has the heart, he is powerless, so you can do whatever you want." Jia Zhen didn't answer, just picked out this paper and put it on the There is the first class, and the one selected by the county king is also placed in the first class.

"Master Jia's eloquence has always been good, so it's easy to block Li Jijiu." Prince Li rarely asked, he didn't think Jia Zhen had changed his temper, he just thought Jia Zhen would be enough to deal with Li Jijiu, Needless to say. "If you go back to the county king, I just want to save some effort to read these papers." Jia Zhen said flatly, "Besides, the purpose of the lower official has also been achieved, and this sacrifice shows that he is powerless."

"This, my lord, this is really inappropriate!" The examiner below looked at the list made by the chief examiner, looked at each other in blank dismay, and finally had the courage to say, it is already extremely outrageous to name the arrogant person who wrote the traitor. The number of people admitted is really too small. "King of Li County, Master Jia, although it is Enke this time, the number of people hired is only 88, which is really too small. I remember that the year before last, there were three people in the first class, three people in the second class, 180 people in the third class, and four people in the third class. A total of 170 people. Five years ago, in the Jinshi scientific examination, there were three people in the first class, five people in the second class and 360 people in the third class, and a total of 160 people. There were no less than 180 people every time. One person, these 350 people are really too few, and the students have studied hard for many years, I am afraid that it will be difficult to accept and cause anger." An examiner stood up and said.

"Then let me ask, how many people are above the second class in these three games?" Lijun Wang motioned for Jia Zhen to speak. Although Jia Zhen was a little helpless, she still spoke. "In the first match, there were 370 four people in the second class and above. In the second match, there were only 180 nine people. In the third match, there were only 64 people. In the first match, Zhang Zuo Only those with fixed grades, because the next two games are first grades, so they are also being recruited, so there are only 88 people." Another official in charge of statistics said.

"That's right, do you still have any objections? Or do you think it's better to prefer the lack than the abuse?" Jia Zhen narrowed her eyes and glanced at the officials below. "But, Mr. Jia, this imperial examination has always been like this." An official said boldly. "Who said that it has been like this since ancient times? You adults are familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics. Do you know how many disciples Confucius had, and how many sages were there among them? Did Confucius say that it is better to be short than to be indiscriminate, or to be indiscriminate and not to be short?" Jia Zhen slightly With a smile, he said. "There are three thousand disciples of the Confucian sage, and only 72 sages. As for—" The official who spoke could no longer speak, and could only lower his head desperately to reduce his sense of existence.

"Prince Li, Master Jia, what should we do if the students start a fight?" another official said. "Then it's up to the Prince of Li to deal with it." Jia Zhen smiled and kicked the ball to the King of Li very readily. "At that time, the king and Master Jia will bear it all." Li Junwang readily agreed and dragged Jia Zhen into the water.Jia Zhen slandered Li Junwang a few words in her heart, but she didn't show it at all on the face. Seeing that someone took the responsibility, all the officials immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon it will be the day of publication. "Master, you have won the first place." Zhang Zuo's servant had been waiting early, and ran back after seeing the clear apricot list. He was out of breath and extremely happy. "What did you say?" Even the confident and arrogant Zhang Zuo didn't expect that he would be named the first name. "Master, you got the first name, the first name." The boy couldn't believe his eyes at the time, he took a few breaths and said, "I've read it several times, it's absolutely right." "My God , By the way, what about Brother Wu?" Zhang Zuo calmed down and hurriedly asked about his friend. "Master, Master Wu won No.2." Of course, the servant paid attention to Master Wu's ranking, so he hurriedly replied. "Let's go, I'll take a look at him and congratulate him by the way." Zhang Zuo stepped out of the room he had reserved to look for Wu Zicheng.Both of them were famous in the apricot list, they were both extremely excited, and finally calmed down, and only then did they hear the boy talk about this strange incident.

"Master, you didn't know that the list of all the students who cheated this time was posted, not to mention, even the officials who helped cheat were dismissed and never hired, even the list was announced." The boy said hastily. "This is the new emperor's first imperial examination since he ascended the throne, so it's only natural that he attaches so much importance to it. Besides, the examiners, Prince Li and Lord Jia, don't rub their eyes with sand, so it's not surprising." Wu Zicheng said. "There is one more thing, that is, only 88 students were admitted this time, and many students are ready to ask for an explanation." The young man hurriedly said something even more surprising. He also thought that he had read it wrong. It was only confirmed later, but now it is very lively below, many people have gathered together, ready to discuss an explanation.

"This is unheard of, and only 88 people were selected." Even Zhang Zuo and Wu Zicheng couldn't help but look at each other, and the number of people was too small. "Master, should we go and take a look, Enke is too weird this time." The servant hurriedly suggested that if Enke was abolished this time, they would not be happy in vain, they should go and take a look anyway. "Then let's go and take a look." Wu Zicheng felt that his heart was raised high, so he should go and take a look to make himself feel at ease, and he also couldn't figure out the mystery of Enke this time, maybe someone can explain it.

Zheng Hedi is a person who seeks refinement but not excess, so he is quite satisfied with the results of Enke this time. He has read all the papers of these admitted candidates, and they are some people who can use them. "After the palace examination, these candidates will be handed over to Jia Aiqing to arrange. I will wait and see. As for the other students—" Emperor Zhenghe knew that these students would definitely not let it go, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, pointing to the king of Lijun, and said, " I will leave it to you, Prince Li, to handle it." Jia Zhen and King Li hurriedly complied. "You two loves, I have an idea. The imperial examinations have changed. Shouldn't the Guozijian move?" Zheng Hedi thought about this question for a whole night. Ci Enke's booklets are like snowflakes, and he keeps dropping book bags with him. He hasn't wanted to touch the Imperial College so soon. "What does His Majesty mean?" Prince Li asked. "That's right, it's just what to do. I still don't have a clue. Even if it is to be changed, how should I change it? I didn't fall asleep yesterday." Emperor Zhenghe said a little annoyed.

"I have something to say, the current six departments are very heavy. If it is not appropriate to move the Guozijian at this moment, it should be done slowly. Now we only need to knock the mountain and shake the tiger. As the saying goes, it takes three years for a scholar to rebel, not to mention the scholars in the Guozijian, This matter should be handed over to the Ministry of Officials, and listen to the opinions of the Ministry of Officials." Lijun Wang hurriedly said. "I feel that the Guozijian should be moved. Now that the affairs of the Ministry of Officials are on the right track, and it is the opportunity of Enke, we can't wait for more time. Of course it is necessary to knock the mountain and shake the tiger, and the regulations of the Guozijian should also be put on the agenda. After all Guozijian is the place that the world's students yearn for, and it is also a place to study. If Guozijian can't understand the grand plan of the sage, and blindly stick to the Four Books and Five Classics, and teach useless scholars, it will be misleading students if it is light, and it will be wrong for the country if it is serious Misleading the people. I thought it would be appropriate to take care of them together after the martial arts exam is over." Jia Zhen said hurriedly, he didn't think the Imperial College could train the talents they needed, just look at the results of the Enke exam to know their past What an effort.

"Then do this." Zheng Hedi thought for a while and nodded. He also looked at the papers of those candidates who were not admitted. He was able to fool the first two rounds, but the papers of the last round made him laugh. What a big country, you shouldn’t care about those barbarians, he doesn’t care, why don’t you give up the country, why is the world peaceful, the people live and work in peace and contentment, the sage is wise, he has only been emperor for two years, and it’s too late to make up for the omissions , What is wise, what else is there for the people to rebel because they have evil thoughts in their own hearts, but they can't even explain the taxation and corvee situation in the past few years. With such appearances, Emperor Zhenghe couldn't help but shudder. He also hoped that his foundation would last forever.

As soon as the two of them left the Nuan Pavilion, Prince Li got the news that the students were stuck in the Gong Yuan asking for an explanation. "Master Jia, this king will go ahead." Lijun Wang said goodbye to Jia Zhen and rushed to the Gongyuan.The officials of the Ministry of Rites were helpless, and the king of Li Jun put on the guard of honor of the king of the county, which frightened the students. After following the officials of the Ministry of Rites, he knelt down and saluted, and the king of Li Jun came out of the sedan chair. Perhaps it was because the guards with knives stood beside him, and all the students didn't know how to react for a while?After waiting for a while, the daring student challenged the Prince of Li, but his words were much more restrained than when facing the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

"You students are interesting. If you fail the rankings, you don't reflect on yourself, but gather together to put pressure on the court." Prince Li raised his eyebrows and looked at the students who made trouble. "Your Majesty, it's not that we don't know how to reflect on ourselves. It's just that Enke is so unbelievable this time. Instead of examining the words of the sages, the Four Books and the Five Classics, it is instead testing some heresy things. In the end, only 88 people were hired. It's really a shame. It's hard for us to be convinced." A leading student said. "Heretic." Prince Li frowned and asked, "What's your name?"

"Caomin's surname is Qi, and there is a single name, You," said the leading student. "Qi You, this king has an impression of you. Your first test paper is the first place." Lijun Wang thought for a while, then seemed to think of something, and changed the subject, "But your second test, third test The first round, especially the third round, do you know what ranking you got?" "This." Qi You couldn't help but feel guilty when he mentioned the last round, said. "I remember that you wrote about anti-corruption. The method you use to deal with those corrupt officials is the rule of virtue, but you are very generous. But let me ask you, you use the money of the country to support those corrupt officials and wait for their prodigal sons." Looking back, are you worthy of the imperial court and those people whose families were ruined by corrupt officials? Do you know what this king thinks about your papers?" The voice of King Lijun gradually became higher, and then suddenly became lower, when all the students had their heads together. I didn't dare to lift it anymore, and even the timid couldn't help trembling slightly.

"This king told you just four words - bullshit doesn't make sense. Not only are you uncommon, but you haven't even read the book well. Don't say anything else - repay grievances with virtue, why do you repay virtue? Have you ever read this sentence? This is true. The words in the Four Books and Five Classics." Li Junwang smiled slightly, holding it warmly, suddenly his expression turned cold, and he said coldly, "If you learn well, you will be an official. No matter what kind of official you are, sooner or later you will harm the country and the people." "Grass people—" Qi You's face was flushed red, he couldn't even speak, he just wanted to find a crack in the ground and get in.

"You students, you have been studying for many years. Isn't it for the title of the gold list and the addition of official robes? Then you know why the imperial court opened the imperial examination? It is for the sake of all living beings in the world, and for the long-term stability of the country. You said Do you have the responsibility and what you can do? Ah." The voice of Li Junwang became more and more cold, and suddenly changed the subject, and said, "Who among you is still not convinced, I want this king to comment on your papers one by one. ?”

"Grassmen don't dare." The students who were still aggressive now lowered their heads, and could only repeat this sentence in their mouths. "Then let's go." The officials in charge of the Tribute Court quickly came up to give instructions, but they couldn't help wiping the cold sweat from their heads. King Li's aura was so imposing that he was too frightened to speak.

The boys who came to inquire about the news among these troublesome students hurried back and told the waiting masters.Zhang Zuo listened to the boy's reply and description, and almost wanted to shout a few times excitedly. He kept pacing the room. This was the court he longed for. Whoever is affirmed by the prince can't help but feel happy.

Compared with the uproar caused by the general examination, this palace examination is relatively much simpler.Emperor Zhenghe thought over and over again, and named Liang Min, who was already in his early fifties, as the champion, Wu Zicheng as the second, and Zhang Zuo, who was the first in the exam, as Tanhua.Knowing the result, Jia Zhen smiled deeply. This Liang Min's comprehensive ability is indeed very good, which can be used to great effect. Wu Zicheng's second place is also worthy of the name. Zhang Zuo, who is not even close to him, would not be wronged if he was awarded the second place. In order to find out, I'm afraid that Zheng Hedi will want to suppress him. After all, his answer sheet will definitely enter the military department in the future. Even Li An is very satisfied with this Zhang Zuo. "The martial arts list is out?" Jia Zhen looked at Hu Ji and asked. "Come out, and wait for the final exam of the Holy Spirit. The result is not bad, but it is much worse than what Shuqi and I expected." Hu Ji sighed, this time not only to select generals, but also to select It's a pity that it's handsome. "Shuqi has already taken a fancy to someone. As for martial arts candidates, if they are good at teaching, there is no problem in becoming a general. Handsome talent is hard to come by. It needs to be honed with real knives and guns, so there is no rush." ​​Jia Zhen These days, I feel that my cultivation of temper and mood control has improved to another level, Dao.

"You will be responsible for arranging and teaching those people in the martial arts examination. I will be in charge of the 88 people, and the Holy Majesty wants to mobilize the Imperial College. We are busy again." Jia Zhen conveyed the latest task to Hu Ji, and said. "Are you guys going to arrange someone to teach them alone, or are you going to the Imperial College?" Hu Ji asked.When Jia Zhen heard this, she rolled her eyes indecently, and said, "Ji'an, I finally selected these 88 who can still teach, and you actually asked me to send them to the Imperial College, so that the group of old pedants can come and teach me?" Give them lessons. For the sake of your and my life, forget it!" "Then you plan to move the Imperial Academy first?" Hu Ji smiled, and he felt tired talking to the Imperial Academy. "No, it's a two-pronged approach. These Jinshi want to teach, and the Guozijian also wants to beat the ground." Jia Zhen straightened up and said.

The 88 people who thought that they could become officials if they won the Jinshi were taken to the Guangwen Museum of the Guozijian, and waiting with them in the Guangwen Museum were the teachers and officials of the Guozijian.Just when they were wondering, Jia Zhen, the official servant, came with the officials, and each of these officials held a thick stack of papers in their hands. "The reason why I called you to the Guangwen Museum today is for the examination. There are many vacancies in the six departments. These papers are from the six ministers and the servants. You can answer the papers to the best of your ability. There are six papers in total. Answer each paper. The time is half an hour, and there will be a quarter of an hour break after each answer. As for the colleagues of the Imperial College, let's start too." Zhang Zuo and others have heard a lot about Jia Zhen's deeds, and today is the first time they see this My lord, I couldn't help being a little excited, but I didn't expect that the first task given to them by the minister of officials was the exam.

In addition to the objections from the students of Enke this time, the most severe objections were the officials of the Imperial College, especially the controversy over the evaluation of the last exam.Therefore, Jia Zhen pushed the boat along the way and asked these officials to participate in the papers issued by each of the six departments this time, telling them to see how important those ingenious prostitution skills they looked down upon, and to see what ranking they could get. Waiting for the Imperial College to slap itself.Among other things, just talking about the papers of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War is enough to cause headaches. Although most of the questions are not in-depth, the Ministry of Industry's papers involve construction, rivers, water lines, surveying, etc. The first thing the Ministry of War checks is reading. Map capabilities, followed by the art of war, logistics supply, and the general distribution of the country's military strength.

After the exam, Jia Zhen made an arrangement. In the next three days, special officials would lead the 88 people to familiarize themselves with the six parts, including the daily affairs, etc., and then three days later the results and the next arrangements would be announced.After the 88 people were taken to a specially arranged residence, they finally couldn't bear to communicate. "Master Jia is really weird." A man named Feng Yue couldn't help lowering his voice, "These papers are even weirder than when we were admitted to Jinshi. I can still answer some points, but I don’t know if the answer is correct.” “Master Jia is probably testing our general affairs ability. You can look at the case judgment issued by the Ministry of Criminal Justice, how to deal with unjust cases, and some legal documents. There is no need to talk about the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War. I think the weirdest thing is the paper from the Ministry of Officials. You said whether to choose a corrupt official who can do something, or a clean official who can’t do anything, and how to arrange it. This is simply too weird Some." The other person immediately followed suit, and he really didn't know how to answer the official papers.