The misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River is misty, and the sky steps on the top of the Tingyu Pavilion are icy cold, and a figure stands in this cold late autumn.

Even in the twilight, he could still vaguely see his beautiful face, and his arms, like the bright moon, were lightly folded on the railing, as if he could not feel the slightest chill.

When Fenghe came, seeing this scene, I couldn't help recalling that when winter went to spring, and Mr. Xie and Mr. Xie talked with each other here every day. This scene is vivid in my memory, but I don't know what it is today .

Feng He sighed in his heart, never seen Lang Jun so lonely before...

Fortunately, Xie Xianggong knew that he was always thinking of Mr. Lang, and he was very attentive, so it was not in vain... It was not in vain that Mr. Lang spent so much time preparing to...

Thinking of this, Feng He couldn't help pursing his lips and said with a smile: "Lang Jun, let's see what this is?"

Hearing Feng He's voice, Yu Chuxi woke up from his thoughts, and then turned his head. Then, his eyes quickly fell on the letter in Feng He's hand.

"Words are like words, Zhan Xin is good..."

As soon as the test is over, the literati's selection is like lifting the ban.

It's still half a month before the release date. During this half month, many people met to visit places of interest and historical sites on the outskirts of the capital, or went to the cottages and wine shops to have fun, and some were busy meeting dignitaries and dignitaries. personnel activities.

Although the results of this exam determine the fate of most people, as long as they have not left the capital, it means that there are infinite possibilities.After all, there are other ways to go besides trying this way.

However, some interested people found that this year's imperial examination was particularly grand, with many princes from aristocratic families competing to participate, which was quite different from previous years.

In other words, there are very likely very few children from poor families who can make it to the top of this year's test list, let alone high school students, how many people are in the first and second grades?

At this time, the examination papers were being graded intensely in the Gong Yuan. This time, the examiners were from the Hanlin Academy, so the paper reviewers were naturally bachelors from the Hanlin Academy.They have been retreating since early autumn to prepare for the test, and they will not be able to come out until the completion of the marking.

The Hanlin Academy is the talent reserve of Daqing. In recent years, only those who are in the forefront of the imperial examination can be admitted. Although they do not have much influence on the actual politics, and they do not have busy duties that need to be borne on weekdays. But the literary accomplishment of Hanlin bachelor is impeccable.

Zhu Han, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, paced slowly in the corridor, unavoidably a little restless.

Ever since His Majesty summoned him that day, Zhu Han has been thinking about how to accomplish this errand.

Cheating is of course not feasible, all the test papers have been smeared after the papers are collected, and the Hanlin scholars who review the test papers are not under the jurisdiction of his Ministry of Rites. Besides, almost all of them have real talents and learning. impossible.

However, Zhu Han also thought of an idea. He knew that the number of children from poor families in the list of this test must not be very good, but the number cannot be changed, but the ranking can be.

If Xie Yuan, who will be the No.1 in the exam, is a child from a poor family, it will make His Majesty much more at ease.

It's just that this matter is so difficult, the past members are rarely from poor families, after all, the test is not as good as the palace test, it all depends on how well a person learns.

However, there are tens of thousands of scholars in the world, and the capital occupies eight points, and the children of officials and eunuchs from aristocratic families are like crucian carp crossing the river. Is there any idiot from a poor family who can overwhelm the clan of reading hairpin tassels and convince everyone?

In the past few days, the progress of reviewing the test papers has also accelerated a lot.

The bachelors of the Hanlin Academy who were responsible for setting the questions and grading papers for the scientific examination this time all have some qualifications. Of course, Wang Jing and other newcomers who have only entered the Imperial Academy in recent years are not among them.

In the focused and quiet atmosphere, the only sound that could be heard in the whole room was the flipping of paper and the collision of pen, ink and inkstone. At this moment, a sound of admiration was suddenly heard, which attracted people's attention.

When everyone looked over and saw that it was Luo Qing, they were even more surprised.

It turned out that Luo Qing, the bachelor who was in charge of commenting and commenting, was the number one scholar in Tai'an for one year. He has always been quite famous for his talent. Although he is not as talented as Lu Shuo, he is also well-known among the literati.

He has always had a venomous eye in theory, and there are very few articles that refresh his eyes, let alone such exclamations as "sitting on a horse, deep and beautiful".

It's hard to imagine what kind of article this is.

Several examiners came over to read it one after another, and they were also full of praise. This article is indeed full of meaning, and there is no redundant words in the whole article.

The opening article bluntly stated, "Xiangshi Wendi has no such benevolence, so he will do it for desire instead of Taoism, and for falsehood instead of gain..." This is from a negative point of view. Morality and benevolence are really eye-catching.

An examiner couldn't put it down and read it several times, and couldn't help laughing: "If this kid has no other mistakes, he will definitely be in the forefront, but I don't know who it is, everyone here should guess it?"

This is the only joy of the many days of depressing retreat life during each long scientific expedition.

Although most of the academicians of the Hanlin Academy lived a leisurely life, either studying poetry or compiling books on weekdays, they were not ignorant of news from the ruling and opposition parties.

Every year, many people who gather in the capital will rush over in advance and try their best to meet them. Of course, it is not to inquire about the questions of this year's imperial examination, but to win their favor.

After all, how cruel the struggle of the examination is, and the gathering of talents, who can guarantee that he will be able to perform well in the examination room. In the eyes of the examiners, it is better to present his most proud essays and poems first. less protection.

Therefore, the most noble place in the Hanlin Academy is by no means empty words. Before each exam, it is commonplace to "invite people like a forest, and people who offer books like a cloud".

However, all the examiners looked at the test paper in front of them at this moment, and really couldn't think of which article to submit to their house could match the font in front of them.

However, one person guessed: "Could this person be Kong Xiu who made a big splash in the capital some time ago? I heard that his articles have a reputation of being unrivaled in the world. I think it must be him."

Another person said: "I don't think so. I have seen Kong Xiu's articles. He also likes to take the edge of the sword in his writing, but his diction is sophisticated and has the style of everyone. Unlike this article, it is a bit clear and beautiful." feel."

Everyone guessed a few more names, but they still couldn't confirm the origin of this person.

Luo Qing also had no idea. At this moment, he noticed that Zhang Sheng who was beside him had never participated in the event from the beginning to the end, but judging from his expression, it seemed that the conclusion had been reached.

Seeing Luo Qing looking over, Zhang Sheng smiled without saying a word, and returned to his seat. When he was flipping through the papers just now, he saw that although the examinee's brushstrokes were unfamiliar, there were traces everywhere.

Many years ago, Zhang Sheng was fortunate to be appreciated by Jiang Hong, the chief examiner at the time. The test paper was extracted from a group of dismissed test papers, and he won the first place. Later, after Zhang Sheng entered the Imperial Academy, he began to study Jiang Hong. The imperial examination papers, these papers have long been forgotten after Jiang Hong left the Guozijian, but fortunately he still remembers them.

Last year he heard that Jiang Hong had accepted a student named Xie Shu in Jiangnan. In the Jiangnan provincial examination list at the beginning of this year, Xie Yuan's name was Xie Shu.

But after that, Xie Shu remained unknown until a few days ago, the news about the competition between Xie Shu and Kong Xiu in the Wangchuan Building got out.

Now after reading this article, Zhang Sheng is even more sure that the old man has a successor.

It was not until all the examination papers were reviewed and the rankings of the previous and subsequent examination papers were almost arranged, that the blurred names were removed, and Zhu Han, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, presented the list to Emperor Qing. With Emperor Qing's permission, this year's general examination will be announced the next day admission list.

Nervously, Zhu Han picked up the blue pen, and slowly opened the test list to see if he needed to transcribe again. When he saw the top position on the list, Zhu Han's heart jumped wildly, and he fell back heavily.

Xie Shu, Xie Shu, this person happened to be among his few choices!

By the way, isn't this person Jiang Hong's disciple?It's still Jieyuan from Jiangnan Province, if you win Huiyuan this time, if you wait until the day of the palace examination...

It seems that the day after tomorrow when the test list is announced, the entire ruling and opposition parties are destined to be shaken by it.

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