Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

Xu Chengze promised that he would do his best during the exam, and Guo Heng naturally believed in him, so when he saw his name on the list of the palace exam, he was not surprised at all.

Among the many candidates, Xu Chengze knelt at the front, wearing an ordinary blue T-shirt, but he was the most outstanding one. He was tall, slender and well-proportioned, with elegant temperament. Guo Heng saw him at a glance.I haven't seen him for a few days, but his complexion is much better than before, even more elegant, but he is still so thin.After retreating from court, let Shuiyun send him some supplements. Why doesn't he always gain weight?Guo Heng's face showed tenderness, and even his voice softened a lot.

"You are all the candidates on the list this time, and also my pillars for the future. Get up! Show the candidates."

In this imperial examination, Guo Heng didn't test poetry and poetry, but the test was still on theory.Xu Chengze understands that what Guo Heng wants are talents who can do practical things, not literati who only know how to write poems and songs.

Xu Chengze couldn't beat Xu Chengze if he didn't have a topic.

The time was up soon, and the candidates all submitted their examination papers.After Guo Heng flipped through it, he saw Xu Chengze's examination paper written in running script.After reading the content carefully, the arguments are well-founded, and the views are exactly in line with his intentions.

He took out the paper, handed it to Shuiyun, and motioned him to pass the paper to the ministers.

Holding the test paper in both hands, Shui Yun first presented it to Kong Qingshu.

Kong Qingshu took the test paper, read it at a glance, nodded, and said, "Young people are awesome! If I take the exam at the same time as this candidate, I'm afraid I won't be the number one. The writing is good, the viewpoint is also novel, and it fits the actual situation of Daliang Kingdom." , Rare, rare!" After finishing speaking, he handed the paper to Yan Zheng next to him.

Yan Zheng read it roughly, and then looked at the candidate's name, Xu Ruoxu, is this Xu Ruoxu?The candidate who was No.1 in the first two exams?

He stroked his beard and smirked twice, "Well, the old minister believes in the eyes of the emperor and Lord Hou. This article is really good, not bad." Guo Heng took out another test paper and handed it to Shui Yun, his voice full of surprise.

"It seems that the new scientific examination policy is correct. This year's candidates have shown me a lot of novel viewpoints. Although some candidates' words are simple and not embellished enough, I feel that I need this kind of real officials. Lord Hou, please take a look at this again."

Kong Qingshu took the examination paper, and saw that the handwriting on the paper was slightly larger than the one he saw just now, with a slightly thicker face. Seeing the words was like seeing a person. Through the handwriting, he seemed to be able to feel the character of the owner of the words. simple.But if you look closely at the content, you can only use one word to describe it, which is reality.

He nodded, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, we are still full of talents in Daliang!"

The smile on Guo Heng's face never faded, and he read all the remaining exam papers one by one.

He read the exam papers he had drawn out again carefully, and said: "I have carefully read the exam papers of all the candidates, and all the candidates have written their own opinions, which are well-founded. As long as you have a country in your heart and a home, I am very gratified that there are people who can write such a profound examination paper. Now, I hand-picked Xu Ruoxu as the number one scholar, Shan Hua as the second place, and Lei Jianan as the Tanhua."

As soon as the words fell, there was a sound of thanksgiving in the court hall.

Guo Heng said: "The three first-class candidates are here to stay, and the other candidates are all second-class Jinshi. The specific rankings will be announced after the tide ebbs, and everyone else will retire!"

All the students were about to leave when they heard "slow down" from Yin Qiushan of Shuntian Mansion, and they all stopped.

Guo Heng looked at him in surprise, "Master Qiu, do you have something to say?"

"Yes!,,

Qiu Shan went out and knelt down, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, a candidate reported that Xu Ruoxu had bought exam questions, and I think his grades are invalid."

As soon as these words came out, there was a slight sound of breathing in the hall.

Guo Heng raised his voice, "Oh? Buying and selling test questions? What evidence do you have?"

Qiu Shan raised his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have already caught the person who sold the test questions. After interrogation, he confessed that he had sold the test questions to Xu Ruoxu."

"Oh? There is such a thing?" Guo Heng's eyes fell on Xu Chengze, and he was about to stop, because now they can only be strangers. "Where is Xu Ruoxu?"

Xu Chengze got up and knelt down, and said: "Student Xu Ruoxu kowtowed to the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

Guo Heng looked at him with a gentle look on his face.He couldn't bear to let Xu Chengze kneel on the cold ground, but he had to endure

resistance.

"Xu Ruoxu, Mr. Qiu said that you bought the test questions, can you admit it?"

Xu Chengze said brightly, "That's right, the student did buy it."

As soon as he said this, there was an uproar in the hall.

Many examinees showed contempt on their faces, and although the officials of the strict government had a straight face, they could vaguely see the complacency in the corners of their eyes and mouths.

"Silence!" Guo Heng leaned forward and looked at Xu Chengze, "You continue talking."

"Yes." Xu Chengze's voice paused for a while, and he said again: "The day before yesterday, the student and some friends were having dinner in a restaurant, and someone came to sell exam questions, ten taels of silver a question, and promised that the exam questions were true. The student thought that although he was not talented, Badou, but relying on his own ability, he will definitely pass the exam, so he doesn't bother to buy exam questions, and he doesn't believe his exam questions are true. But the students are puzzled, why doesn't he sell other candidates in the restaurant, only to students? In order to find out the reason, the students spent 15 taels of silver and bought two exam questions."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tan Xingyun said: "Your Majesty, he himself admitted that he bought the test questions. It seems that his number one prize can only be cancelled."

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Kong Qingping smiled lightly, "Master Tan, what's the hurry? Mr. Xu only said that he bought the test questions, but he didn't say that he had read them! Besides, how do you know that the test questions are real?"

Tan Xingyun was speechless, and Yan Chengcai said: "No matter how you say it, he bought the test questions because he had bad intentions! If he didn't have this thought, how could he buy the test questions? Doesn't he know what "Gua Tian Li Xia" is?"

Kong Qingping nodded, "Master Yan, didn't Mr. Xu say that? He just wondered why the man only sold it to him and not to others. If it was you, don't you want to find out?"

Yan Chengcai snorted coldly, "It's all an excuse! He said it himself, is there any evidence?"

"Yes. The student proved that Xu Ruoxu didn't read the exam questions and didn't cheat."

Guo Heng followed the sound and looked over, and saw a young man kneeling behind Xu Chengze, tall and burly, half a head taller than Xu Chengze, with a dark complexion, thick eyebrows and big eyes, exuding simplicity and simplicity.

"Who are you?"

"Student Mizhou Candidate Lei Jian'an."

He is actually the second place in this issue?The eyes of everyone in the hall immediately focused on Lei Jian'an.Lei Jian'an seemed unaccustomed to the attention of everyone, and lowered his head slightly.His face was hot, but fortunately his skin was dark, so he couldn't tell he was blushing.

Guo Heng immediately remembered Lei Jianan, "Oh? You are Lei Jianan, do you know Xu Ruoxu?"

"Yes." Lei Jian'an raised his head again, "The student came from Mizhou, and met Xu Ruoxu by chance. He is talented, but he is humble and polite. The students fell in love with him at first sight, and often talked about poetry and Taoism together. The day before yesterday , When Brother Xu bought the test questions, the students were there, and the students can prove that after Brother Xu bought the test questions, he didn't open them, let alone take a look at them."

Qiu Shan sneered: "You said he didn't watch it? He didn't watch it in front of you. Could it be that he won't watch it after leaving you? Could it be that you two have been together?"

Lei Jian'an nodded, "Brother Xu and I have not been together all the time, but we went to Lord Hou's mansion together, and before Brother Xu handed over the exam questions to Lord Hou, the students can guarantee that Xu Ruoxu didn't read the exam questions."

After he finished speaking, everyone in the court was shocked again. This Xu Ruoxu handed over the exam questions to Kong Qingshu?He actually knew Lord Hou?In fact, Master Hou already knew about this, right?The exam is just around the corner, why is there no movement on such a big matter as leaking questions?

Yan Zheng's heart shuddered even more, and he looked at Xu Chengze more and more deeply. Does he know Kong Qingshu?I underestimated this young man.

Qiu Shan knelt on the ground, a little dazed, Lord Hou's mansion?Xu Ruoxu knew Lord Konghou?He also handed over the bought test questions to Lord Konghou...how could he not know about such an important matter?

Cold sweat broke out on his body instantly.

Kong Qingshu lamented that Xu Chengze should have thought that this was a game long ago, so he just bought the exam questions as a plan.It's just that the person who set up the bureau didn't expect that Xu Chengze actually handed over the exam questions to himself.

He took a step forward and smiled faintly: "I can testify for Xu Ruoxu that the test papers he bought for me have not been broken, and they have never been opened."

Yan Chengcai sneered: "You can't be sure if you opened it or not, and the paint seal. Maybe after he opened it, he sealed it again?"

Kong Qingshu said: "Master Yan's words are justified. However, after I got the exam questions, I felt that the matter was of great importance, so I didn't open the exam questions, but rushed into the palace and handed the exam questions to the emperor. Your majesty, Lord Yan said that the exam questions were resealed. Yes, what do you think?"

What?The exam questions actually came to the emperor?That……

Seeing everyone in the hall looking at him, Guo Heng couldn't help but smile.I also admire Xu Chengze even more, he always thinks a little more when things happen.No wonder Doctor Qi said that he was overthinking...

Guo Heng stopped his divergent thinking, and said lightly: "Yes, the exam questions are indeed in my hands. However, I haven't opened them yet.

.As for the authenticity of the test questions, I don't know. "

As he spoke, he picked up a small scroll from the table and motioned to Shui Yun, "Show all the ministers and students, have you ever opened this scroll?"

"say,,

疋.

Shuiyun handed the scroll to Yan Zheng, Yan Zheng read it, and then handed it to Changsun Ling behind him.This paper roll is tightly rolled and sealed tightly with paint. If it is opened, this paper will never be so complete.

It seems that I have underestimated this Xu Ruoxu!I just don't know what kind of relationship he has with Kong Qingshu?It is said that they are distant relatives, now it seems that it is not so simple, right?

The exam questions went around in the hall, and returned to Guo Heng's hands. Guo Heng then said, "Dear dears, candidates, have you seen this scroll, do you think it has been opened?"

Everyone shook their heads.

"Then... Xu Ruoxu's suspicion of cheating can be cleared, right?"

Everyone nodded affirmatively or hesitantly.

Guo Heng smiled, "Actually, even if Xu Ruoxu has read the test questions, he can't cheat, because the test questions for your final test are not the first test questions at all, and I have already replaced the original papers."