The topic was thrown out, and all sentient beings expressed their opinions, and the atmosphere was relatively relaxed.This time, the imperial examination is divided into two parts: a written examination and an interview, both of which are given by the emperor.

There is a reason for adding a written test to the palace test.

It turned out that after the examination, Qian Qingwen, a well-known scholar in the south of the Yangtze River, failed the rankings, and he felt dissatisfied with his high self-esteem.Tao Ruzhi, a scholar from the same town who is not as talented as him in ordinary times, is on the list.In addition, after coming to Beijing, Qian Qingwen sounded the drum of Dengwen, and sued Qin Liming, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, for unfair choices and selling favors with power.

The emperor was furious when he heard this.It should be noted that not everyone can beat the Dengwen drum. If the report is inconsistent, the person who complained will be sentenced to death, and the family will also be implicated.Therefore, if there is no great grievance, no one will knock it casually.The Dengwen drum has not been sounded for more than ten years.Can the emperor not be furious?

In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Emperor Chu Junrui sat on a high place in a multicolored embroidered gold dragon robe.A head of black and thick hair was pulled up high by a golden crown, and under a pair of sword-shaped eyebrows, the inadvertent light in his eyes made people dare not look down upon.With his left hand, he lightly tapped on the armrest of the golden lacquer carved dragon chair, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

In the side hall, some of the candidates are Gong students who have passed the general examination, while the other part is more special, they are the same as Qian Qingwen who failed the exam.After the Dengwengu incident, the emperor specially ordered someone to sort out the test papers of the students who failed the ranking, check them in person, and find more than [-] outstanding talents from them, and enter the palace examination together with the Gongsheng students.For this hard-won opportunity, they are extremely serious, and at the moment they are sitting on their chests, and their pens are like dragons and snakes.The chief examiner was Lin Hongju, the Prime Minister of the current dynasty, and the deputy chief examiner was Chen Dashi and Wu Qian, Minister of Rites.Seeing today's scene, my heart is full of thoughts.

During the interview, the emperor faced dozens of Jinshi standing in front of the hall and discussed the current situation in the world.At the end of the interview, the emperor thought that Qian Qingwen's answer sheet was well-written, sharp in writing, and precise in discussion, which could be called a classic article. He is a model and was hand-picked as the number one scholar.And from the 100 people who failed the list, 20 people were selected to be awarded Jinshi background, and the remaining 80 people were awarded Jinshi background.

"My lord, my concubine, there are people coming from the palace!" The little maid shouted loudly from outside the door.

082 Annunciation

Prince Chu waited in the hall early to wait for the news.Hearing the little maid's message, she stood up suddenly, and walked outside while shouting: "Quickly pass it on!"

Soon, a man dressed as an eunuch trotted in, saluted Prince Chu from a distance, and said in a loud voice, "Congratulations, my lord! I'm here to give you the good news! The third young master won No. .10 Biography."

The little eunuch finished speaking in one breath before wiping the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

"Okay, let's see the reward!" Prince Chu happily ordered.Manager Li beside him immediately handed over the purse that he had already prepared.

As soon as the little eunuch took the heavy purse, he thought to himself: It really is Prince Chu's residence, so it's unusual to act!

The concubine who followed was also full of smiles, and said to Prince Chu: "Yu Lin is such a good boy, he just earned fame and came back. It's really the icing on the cake!"

This time, the concubine was really happy. From what she thought, since Chu Yulin had gained fame, the position of son must belong to her son Qiao Yi!

"Yes, looking at the entire Daqing, which princely family has descendants who have obtained fame? If you change the king of Japan, you will ask the emperor for an order, and the position of the son should be settled." face, personally sent the little eunuch out the door.

The concubine stood there dumbfounded, feeling a basin of cold water pouring down her head: Does the lord mean to make the outstanding Chu Yulin his son?Let him take all the good things, so what is the son born by him?

No, things are not that cheap!The princess raised her head and her eyes became colder.

Outside the door, Prince Chu cupped his hands to the little eunuch and said, "Go slowly, Eunuch Shun, and greet Director Liu on my behalf."

The little eunuch called Shun Gonggong didn't dare to accept the gift, turned his body sideways and bowed to salute, and said: "Don't dare, the prince is too small. If the prince's meaning is small, he will definitely convey it."

The prince of Chu personally sent him off, and the little eunuch was flattered.Heart said: The prince has a high position and authority but is neither arrogant nor impetuous, godfather is right, this trip is really not in vain.

On the other side, the Prime Minister's Mansion was also full of people, very lively.As soon as the person who announced the good news left, the well-informed person received a letter and sent a congratulatory gift.

Both Prime Minister Lin and Lin Zexuan hadn't returned home yet, Mrs. Li asked the manager to accept the congratulatory gift and entertained the visitors.

Aunt Xiang shook her head three times, her mouth almost grinning to her ears.After entering the Fushou Hall, he said loudly, "Madam, I'm so happy!"

Old Madam Li smiled, and said to Liu Shi who was sitting on her head: "Yes, today is a good day, all the masters and servants in the mansion will give you a month's worth of money."

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu smiled and said, "Yes, the old lady is considerate."

Aunt Xiang seemed to have just seen Mrs. Liu, she turned to her, and raised her voice, "Sister, our Eldest Young Master is really good, you've done us a favor for the Prime Minister's Mansion!"

Liu's face darkened, and then he smiled: "Yes, my sister has worked hard these years!"

Aunt Xiang giggled and shook the silk handkerchief in her hand: "What are you talking about, sister? Zexuan is my son after all..."

"What about Hu Qin? If you say it, you won't be afraid of losing the face of the Prime Minister's House. Zexuan is the son of our prime minister's house, so how can he be the son of my aunt?" The old lady reprimanded as she patted the table next to her.

"Old lady, don't be angry, it's my daughter-in-law who said something wrong!" Aunt Xiang knew she had slipped her words.That's right, saying that Lin Zexuan's biological mother is an aunt, isn't it a disgrace to his son?

"Xiangshi, have you become more and more unruly these years? When did you become my wife again?" The old lady became more and more displeased with Xiangshi.

The old lady repeatedly poked her own sore feet, Aunt Xiang gritted her teeth with hatred, but she still held back her momentum and said: "The concubine is useless, please forgive me!" But she squinted at Mrs. Liu, thinking bitterly: In the past , the old lady didn't say anything.Now you come out to disrupt the situation again, my old lady will never end with you.

083 Cheng Wang

Chengwang Mansion

In the huge study room, rows of ancient shelves are filled with all kinds of books, covering everything from astronomy and geography to various miscellaneous notes of unofficial history, all of which demonstrate the profound knowledge of the master.

On the Duobao Pavilion next to the wall, there are excellent antiques on display. Every antique is priceless, and every antique tells the luxury and taste of the owner.

Sitting in front of the red sandalwood desk was a man with white hair, sword eyebrows and star eyes. He was Chu Tianren, the prince of Cheng who had great power over the court.

After listening to the staff's report, Chu Tianren raised his sword eyebrows, his eyes shot out a piercing light, and shouted angrily: "You bastard!"

All the staff members hurriedly bowed down, no one dared to offend the master in front of him again.

No one dared to intercede for the unlucky Qin Liming this time.Who is not a veteran who has been in the officialdom, as the saying goes, three years to clear the magistrate, one hundred thousand snowflakes.It is understandable to use the position to "hold" a few sheep, but this man actually caught the opportunity and knocked on the drum to report the imperial certificate. Everyone knows that he is the prince's man. Isn't it cruel? Did you slap the prince in the face?

"Returning to the lord, the subordinates think that Qin Liming is hateful, but Qian Qingwen is also the root of the disaster. If this person is not eliminated, there will be endless troubles." Staff A boldly said.

King Cheng closed his eyes, and leaned against the huanghuali wooden carving of a hundred birds facing the phoenix Taishi chair. After a while, he said: "You don't know, I don't know? Then Qian Qingwen is probably just an introduction, and there are other people behind it."

Staff B glanced at Staff A, took a step forward and said, "My lord, this subordinate thinks that Qian Qingwen can't move for now. Now he has just been hand-picked as the number one scholar, and he is winning the Sacred Heart. If you act rashly, I'm afraid the tree will be big and easy to attract the wind." !"

A flash of sarcasm flashed in the eyes of Staff A, and he said: "The prince is at the height of the sun, are you still afraid of attracting the wind? Besides, the emperor is furious, and this time there is a big change in the officialdom. If the prince doesn't make trouble again, will we have to wait until we have become someone else in our seats before doing it?" ?”

"Okay!" Cheng Wang raised his hand, opened his eyes, and his sharp eyes flashed brightly: "Qin Liming has been imprisoned, we must find his family members, not afraid that he is not strict. In addition, closely monitor Qian Qingwen's movements, unless it is absolutely necessary Don’t scare the snake away.”

Imperial study room

Prime Minister Lin Hongju, Xinke champion Qian Qingwen, Lin Zexuan, Chu Yulin and others were impressively present.

"My Majesty, in this imperial examination, more than [-] members of King Cheng's confidantes, including Qin Liming, were eliminated. Moreover, other party members are not as loyal to him as before. It is probably because he is approaching his fate, which is quite insightful." The wind is going down." Prime Minister Lin reported to the emperor the harvest of this operation.

Emperor Chu Junrui sat in front of the dragon table, feeling very happy.

"Lin Aiqing really lived up to my expectations. The successful completion of this plan is due to everyone's contribution." The emperor laughed, it was really joyful.After being suppressed by that old man for so many years, he finally fought a beautiful turnaround.

Looking at this confidant who has followed him for decades, Chu Junrui felt emotional.He and Prince Chu have always been the people he relies on most. For the sake of the country, they have given up a lot, including their families.

In the early morning of the next day, the emperor personally appointed the number one scholar Qian Qingwen, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Minister of the Ministry of Households, Lin Zexuan, and Chu Yulin, the leader of the left-wing vanguard battalion. A leader who can't say anything even if he has some thoughts in his heart.

For a while, Qian Qingwen and others became the hottest figures in the capital, and many fellow subjects rushed to invite them, which invisibly strengthened their own camp.

084 King Cheng Downfall ([-])

"Young Mistress, it's time to rest!" Seeing Daiyu lying on the couch, Yin Xue gently shook her to wake her up.

"What time is it? Has the young master come back?" Dai

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