I want to be a grandson

Chapter 628

"Your Majesty, these are the test questions selected by the ministers, please read them carefully, Your Majesty."

In the Jinshen Hall, Ren Hengtai, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, put some of the test papers they selected on the desk in front of Zhu Yunxi.

Zhu Yunxi nodded and continued to look at the test paper in his hand without saying a word.

The selected test papers were checked by Qi Tai, Tie Xuan, Bao Zhao, Jing Qing, Lian Zining, Ren Hengtai and Han Kezhong.

Therefore, these test papers presented have also been recognized by everyone.

Picking up these test papers, Zhu Yunxi began to read them.

Because the palace exam is about policy questions, there is no need to have too many gorgeous words, and there is no need to talk empty words. You only need to pick out those test papers that are practical and benefit the country and the people and read them carefully.

These examinees elaborated from various aspects of the Ming Dynasty, such as respect, or the taxation of the people, and some of them were more appropriate and could be combined with reality.

Some of them are like castles in the air, full of empty talk and nothing feasible!
For example, in a test paper that Zhu Yunxi saw, the examinee advocated light and thin taxes, saying that the imperial court should lower the taxes on the people so that the people can live better.

From the perspective of the common people, such remarks will of course be warmly welcomed!After all, it has to do with one's own interests.

But from the perspective of the imperial court, this is simply nonsense!
This is also Zhu Yunxi's evaluation in his heart...

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang once stipulated that the land tax in the Ming Dynasty was one thirty taxes, that is, one-thirtieth of the harvest.

This tax rate is definitely relatively low in the past dynasties!

The land tax rate in the late Ming Dynasty was less than [-]%, which was almost as low as [-]% of the tax.

It was only in the late Ming Dynasty that corruption became more and more serious, and various exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes increased day by day, and the burden on the people became heavier.

From the current point of view, the land tax is actually not high. If it is lowered, what will the court eat?
If he was an examiner himself, such a person would not even be able to pass the Jinshi examination!
After reading these test papers, Zhu Yunxi picked out three test papers from the middle, and said to everyone: "Wang Gen, an examinee from Jishui, Jiangxi, is the number one scholar, Li Gao from Shanxi is second, and Liu Jianliang, an examinee from Henan, is Tanhua."

Ren Hengtai stepped forward to salute and said: "Your Majesty, one of the examinees named Hu Guang, in the test paper, talked about the military and horse affairs of the Ming Dynasty. He told the questions clearly, straightforwardly, and quite knowledgeable. We think it is also very good. it is good……"

Glancing at everyone, Zhu Yunxi said, "The number one scholar, Wang Gen, is already from Jiangxi..."

As soon as these words came out, everyone stopped talking.

Because after the South and North List case happened, Zhu Yunxi ordered the Ministry of Rites to adjust the admission rules. Since then, the number of Jinshi admitted will be recruited according to the proportion of each chief envoy.
In this way, different chief envoys can be taken into account.

It's not that Zhu Yunxi has any prejudice against candidates from Jiangxi, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but for balance.

Daming doesn't only have a few provinces, nor does it only have the south. As an emperor, he must take care of everything.

Take the later generations as an example, it is strange that in a province with a large college entrance examination, there is only one university that can get a name...

The palace examination was originally hand-picked by the emperor, and they could only make a suggestion, and could not influence the emperor's mind, and it was not their duty.

So seeing that everyone agrees, Zhu Yunxi ordered: "The rest of the candidates' test papers, you should list them according to Zhu Yunxi's different grades. It is best for the imperial court that they were born as Jinshi... Remember, don't be biased!"

"Yes, I will obey your orders."

They understand that what His Majesty said here is biased, not referring to the grades, but the place of origin...

In the second year of Jianwen, the three No. [-] candidates in the imperial examination were all from the same province!

It is undeniable that their talents and learning, as well as the local academic atmosphere are indeed excellent.

But sitting in the position of the emperor, to actually enroll the top three in one place, that would be extremely stupid!
It can be seen how serious Zhu Yunwen's bookish anger is!
The world is not governed like this!
After everyone left, Zhu Yunxi called Wang Shuying from the Hanlin Academy and told him that Wang Gen, the number one scholar, would enter the Imperial Academy.
Then let Yang Shiqi recommended by him work with Wang Gen...

……

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang!"

There was a sound of beating gongs and drums from far to near. The candidates in the post hall heard the sound and knew that it was the official announcement, so they all ran out one by one.
Standing at the door, stop and look up, looking outside.

Discussed: "This is the team that announces the good news! They are here for us!"

"It will be so grand only if you get the No. [-] pick, heh! Some of us want to be named on the gold list!"

"Guess who it is! Let's congratulate in advance and have some fun!"

Someone said: "Who else can there be! That's Hu Guang Hu, of course! That's a great talent in Jiangxi. The famous scholar Xie Jin praised his talent and learning, saying that he has the talent to be the number one scholar..."

"Who doesn't know his talent and learning? The few poems he wrote in the poetry club last year are so beautiful! Everyone is amazed! Xiao Ke is also fortunate to be able to watch..."

At this time, someone pulled Hu Guang over, and while pulling him forward, he beckoned Tongnian to make way.
Everyone knew that the official came here for Hu Guang, so they made way for him wisely.

He cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations!"

"Congratulations, Brother Hu!"

"Congratulations Brother Hu High School!"

While saying congratulations, his face was full of envy.

But in the eyes, there is inevitably a trace of loneliness.

The same candidates, many people here have passed the Jinshi examination, but the one who won the first place is not myself...

How could one not feel sorry to see others being admired by everyone.

"Everyone in the same year, don't say that, you will still get news from the government, who may be in high school, I don't dare to be arrogant..." Hu Guang returned the salute to everyone, while explaining his words to make way.

"Brother Hu, who else in our post house is more talented than you? Brother Hu, don't be humble, come forward!"

"That's right, brother Hu, your talent and learning are obvious to all. This is not the time to be humble, just go forward and thank you!"

Hu Guang laughed, and hurriedly said: "Everyone, don't flatter me...Xiao Ke's morality is not worth mentioning..."

He spoke modest words, but he couldn't hide the joy on his face!
There are four great joys in life: rain after a long drought, old acquaintances in a foreign country; wedding night in the bridal chamber, and when you are named on the gold list!
The biggest piece of good news is the gold list title!

Bridal chamber flowers and candles are called Xiaodengke, and Jinshi in the examination is called Dadengke!
Not to mention the top three!
Although he is cautious, he is still absolutely sure of his talents.

After all, I have been recognized by more than one famous person.

What's more, the team with gongs and drums came to this inn. He thought of the candidates living here four or five times in his mind, and he couldn't think of anyone more talented than himself!
So being crowded by people, Hu Guang came to the front of the crowd with half a push.

At this time, Wang Gen was wrapped in a linen cloth, tied around his waist with a straw rope, and holding a bristle brush in his hand, he was shaving the horses at the corner outside the post house.

Spring is warm and flowers are blooming, and the weather is getting warmer, so the horses’ thick fur, which is used to keep warm, will slowly fall off.
At this time, the hair will be shaved to remove the shedding hair, so that the horse will be beautiful, and it can also quickly sweat and drain water, and it can also reduce diseases.

The reason why I do this job is because I can earn a few pennies...

Because there are many examinees living in the post house, some of them have entourages, and there are large and small bags of items, so the servants serving in the post house are not enough.
So Wang Gen found such a job.

Looking at the roaring and happy crowd, Wang Gen was also envious, but he was already content to be admitted to Jinshi, and he didn't expect to be in the top three.

So I continued to work happily.

The officials from the Ministry of Rituals came with the blowing and beating team. When they came to the gate of the post house, they played some blowing and beating again, creating a festive atmosphere.

When the song is over and the gong stops, it's time to announce who the lucky guy is!

So everyone pushed Hu Guang forward two more steps...

It's just that due to the situation, I didn't say congratulations outright.

Seeing the imperial decree on the brocade plate, Hu Guang couldn't help breathing heavily and quickly, his face was rosy, and his hands were tightly clenched into fists.
But even so, it's hard to hide the excitement...

But a word from the official of the Ministry of Rituals made him feel like falling into an ice cave in an instant!

"Everyone, may I ask who is the candidate in Jishui, Jiangxi Province: Wang Gen!"

boom!
Hu Guang only felt a roar in his ears, and he couldn't hear any sound anymore!
This is like coming out of a room soaked in sweat in the twelfth lunar month of winter, and suddenly a basin of ice water is poured down your head!
The whole body is soaked, and when the cold wind blows, it freezes instantly!

That's how Hu Guang felt right now!
"May I ask who is Jiangxi Jishui Wang Gen?"

The officials from the Ministry of Rites shouted loudly three times, but no one answered!
Everyone looked at Hu Guang who was dumbfounded, and after they realized it, they looked at the crowd again.

Wang Gen?

Is there such a candidate?
Why do I wait without knowing?

You must know that candidates also have their own small circles. If they usually participate in poetry and essays more, plus their own talents and learning, they can indeed become famous and be known by everyone.

But if you are a poor family, it is not easy to study hard in the cold window and hang your ass on the beam. How can you have so much time and energy to participate in these things.

Besides, even if you want to go, how can people accept you if you come from a poor background!

Therefore, it is normal to not show the mountains and not show the water, and not have any reputation!
This seems to be... The master is among the people?

"Wang Gen...could it be him?" A shabby-dressed examinee blinked, as if thinking of who it was.

This statement also attracted everyone's attention.

Seeing everyone looking at him, the examinee blushed instantly, and quickly explained: "I'm not... Brother Wang..."

His eyes scanned the crowd, but he couldn't find Wang Gen.

"Crack!" With a slap on the forehead, he immediately pushed aside the crowd and faced the alley of the post house.

"Brother Wang, congratulations on being hand-picked as the number one scholar!"

Following his gaze, everyone saw a man brushing the hair of a horse with a brush in the alley of the post house...

Needless to say, the pair of clothes on his body are worn out, and he is also surrounded by pieces of linen and tied with straw ropes...

This……

Feeling that something was wrong with the air, Wang Gen stood behind the horse and then looked up. Seeing that everyone was staring at him,

For a moment, even he was confused!

Why are so many people staring at me?

"Dare to ask, are you Wang Gen, an examinee in Jishui, Jiangxi Province?" the official of the Ministry of Rites asked with restraint.

"Uh, it's just a student, what advice do you have?"

"..."

All of a sudden, this eloquent official from the Ministry of Rites didn't know how to answer!
This person in front of him, how can there be a champion...

Elegant literary talent, majestic, extraordinary, gentle and peaceful, intelligent and elegant...

Well, there's not a single word for temperament...

The temples are cut like knives, the eyebrows are like black ink, the nose is like hanging gall, the eyebrows are clear, the eyes are like autumn waves, the face is like red lips, the figure is handsome, the behavior is romantic, the romantic ups and downs, the face is like jade, and the eyes are like stars...

Uh, in terms of appearance... I can't use a single word...

Officials of the Ministry of Rituals have exhausted their talents and learning, and thought of all the words they can think of,
I couldn't find the right words to describe the number one scholar in front of me...

After confirmation, the official gritted his teeth and fetched the imperial decree, "Wang Gen accepts the decree!"

"Uh, the student received the order..."

Wang Gen quickly knelt down on the ground, looked up at the official, felt that it was inappropriate, and quickly lowered his head. At this time, he still didn't know what happened.

The other examinees and the audience also knelt down in silence.

Secretly clearing his throat, the official read aloud: "The emperor is entrusted by heaven, and the imperial edict said: I have read the succession code in detail, read the inscriptions of all the students in the palace examination, and selected talents for the country. The top champion of the high school and the first place, hereby declare to the world, the whole country celebrates together! This is it!"

"Zhuangyuan Lang, accept the order and thank you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Holding the imperial decree in his hands, Wang Gen still felt unreal...

And the official from the Ministry of Rituals took two steps back quietly, because he could smell a strong smell of horse dung and horse urine...

As Qingliu, such a bad smell made his stomach churn, and he almost couldn't bear it...

"Congratulations to the champion! The champion is talented!"

Really unable to think of any suitable words, the Lu Bu official had no choice but to say a few words dryly.

The other scholars came to their senses and came forward to congratulate them one after another, no matter what the smell of feces and urine!
And Hu Guang, who is handsome and imposing, is standing behind the crowd, his face turns blue and red, and he changed several colors in a short time...

When someone comes to announce the good news, more or less money should be given.

But for Wang Gen, the money he gave was a bit shabby...

When a handful of copper coins was presented to the little officials playing gongs and drums, they were stunned.

Being the No. [-] scholar, still so stingy?
The official from the Ministry of Rites said: "Hurry up and accept it. You are blessed today. You can enjoy the blessing and talent of the No. [-] scholar. Maybe your descendants will be able to go to high school one day. That will be the glory of the family!"

Only then did the petty officials happily accept the reward, no matter whether it was false or false, they all said words of thanks and congratulations.

According to the usual practice, whoever wins the first prize will inevitably have to invite everyone to a restaurant to celebrate,
But Wang Gen really couldn't afford the money, and he was absolutely reluctant to part with it, so he said "we are happy together", but he didn't mention the treat at all...

(End of this chapter)