There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 1018 I want to meet this genius!

Imperial City.

National Supervisor.

The Shangguan of the Imperial College is called "Jijiu".

From the three grades, the duties of the son of the state to supervise the sacrifice of wine, to manage the business, and to govern the state's Confucianism and discipline, there are six schools: one is the son of the state, the other is the Taixue, the third is the four gates, the fourth is the law, and the fifth is the calligraphy. The sixth is arithmetic.In the two equinox months of spring and autumn, Shangding Shi pays homage to the late sage Confucius Xuanfu, and pays homage to his late master Yan Hui, and 72 disciples and 22 sages of the late Confucian tradition worship Yan.

Zhu Wen, who is serving as a wine minister in the Imperial College, has been feeling quite irritable recently.

More than ten years ago, when the Queen came to the throne, she appointed him to serve as the imperial minister. The Queen's purpose was to let him improve the imperial examination system and select talents for the country.

Now more than ten years have passed, and he has made no achievements in the imperial examination!
The ills left over from the previous dynasty still exist.

For example, many imperial examination candidates like to go through the back door and visit the great scholars of the dynasty in advance, and these great scholars are often the people who mark the imperial examination papers...

This is actually a kind of cheating!
Especially in recent years, this trend has become more and more intense. The talents selected through the imperial examination are not as good as each year. The Queen has reprimanded Zhu Wen many times for this.

"Eh!"

Zhu Wen sat in a daze, rubbing his eyebrows with his hands:

"But what can I do? After more than ten years of hard work, I still can't get rid of these stubborn diseases. I believe His Majesty must be very disappointed in me!"

At this time, a small official knocked on the door.

dong dong dong.

Zhu Wen hurriedly sat upright and ordered, "Come in!"

A small official pushed the door open and came in. After seeing the ceremony, he said: "The Taiwei sent someone to invite you. Please come out of the city."

"Lieutenant?" Zhu Wen was stunned for a moment, looking a little surprised. He called "Su Xian" by his name and asked, "Su Xian and our Imperial College have always been in trouble. Why is he looking for me?"

"I don't know," the clerk replied.

Zhu Wen was already upset and angry, but when he saw the expression of the clerk who was hesitant to speak, he glared slightly: "Just say what you want to say, you are my confidant, and besides, there are only two of us here, what are you afraid of? "

The clerk let go of his courage, took a step forward, and lowered his voice: "Sir, after all, the Taiwei is a high-ranking official, and he is also a popular person next to Your Majesty. I'm afraid you can address the Taiwei by his first name..."

"Of course I won't call him by his first name in front of outsiders." Zhu Wen looked impatient.

Thinking that this person was his confidant, after thinking for a while, he calmed down and explained:

"When Her Majesty the Queen came to the throne, she made it clear that all officials in the imperial court must be from the imperial examination!"

"Then Su Xian... huh, Taiwei, although he is a high-ranking official and is a popular person in front of Her Majesty the Queen, he did not pass the imperial examination selection."

"It's flattering to say that he is ignorant."

"This is nothing more than a loud slap on my old face."

"..."

After hearing this, the junior official thought about it secretly and bowed to Zhu Wen: "I understand what you mean, I understand. I will go and reject the people sent by the Taiwei."

"Well, go ahead." Zhu Wen nodded.

The clerk turned around and left without any hesitation.

But at this moment, Zhu Wen suddenly remembered that Su Xian was preparing for "Princess Lanling to recruit a son-in-law", and the next thing to be held was a literary test.

Su Xian sent someone to invite him at this time, it must be for the essay test!
After all, although Zhu Wen accomplished nothing in the imperial examination, he was at least an "expert" in this field.

He couldn't help but think that if the literary test was postponed again because of his absence, Su Xian would definitely blame him if the Queen blamed him!
hiss……

Zhu Wen couldn't help but took a deep breath, and hurriedly shouted at the top of his voice: "Wait a minute!"

The clerk had just walked out of the house, and when he heard this, he immediately turned around and returned.

"As the saying goes, a high-ranking official can kill someone. Hey, Su Xian is a first-rank official after all. Since he sent someone to invite me, I...if I don't go, it would really be unreasonable."

Zhu Wen shook his head and stood up from his seat.

The little official didn't dare to show any abnormality, bowed his head and said flatteringly: "Your Excellency's words are true!"

"Hmph! Even if he is a prince of the court and is favored by Her Majesty the Queen, he is still inferior to me in the imperial examination!"

With a look of pride and confidence, Zhu Wen strode out of the check-in room without forgetting to brag:
"Let's go, I'm going out of the city right now, I want Su Xian to take a good look at it, he can't do this literary test without me!"

"..."

Sure enough, Zhu Wen took people out of the city.

All the way to the literary camp outside the city.

In his heart, he thought that he was here to "give advice on Su Xian's work", so he was arrogant and walked with great energy.

But when he came to the gate of Wencai Camp, Su Xian did not go out to greet him... This made Zhu Wen very angry.

At the same time, he also cursed secretly in his heart:

"What Taiwei, you don't know how to be polite? Although your official rank is higher than mine, but now you have something to ask of me! How dare you make such a big deal..."

Although Zhu Wen was dissatisfied, he came and entered the camp anyway to see what Su Xian said.

However, when he entered the camp, instead of seeing Su Xian, he was dragged into a "job" - he guessed right, Su Xian invited him here for the literary test.

Literary examinations inevitably involve examinations.

Or rather... the imperial examination.

In terms of imperial examinations, Zhu Wen dared to be the second, and no one in the entire Daliang Dynasty dared to be the first!

Zhu Wen was content with his arrival and was ready to express his "top-level understanding" of the imperial examination so that these people would admire him.

But before he could speak, Zhu Wen's expression suddenly changed, he pointed at the examination paper on the table and asked:

"This... what is this?!"

"Master Hui Jijiu, these are test papers, but they are not official. According to the Taiwei, these are 'mock test papers.'" Someone next to him replied.

Zhu Wen suddenly looked excited and smiled, as if he had seen a stunning beauty. He held up a test paper in both hands, pointed to the top of the paper and asked:

"Of course I know this is an examination paper. What I'm asking is, where is the position of the beginning of the paper...why is there a small note stuck on it? Why is that?"

"Oh, it turns out that this is what Master Jijiu asked. The purpose of pasting this small piece of paper is very simple, just to hide the candidate's name and place of origin." Someone else replied.

"I see……"

Zhu Wen grinned from the corner of his mouth to his ears. He held the exam paper in both hands and turned it over and over. His face was filled with red, as if he had found the "good recipe" that he had been searching for for more than ten years!
As the Imperial Academy's minister, he was in charge of imperial examination matters, so he naturally understood the role of this "method of concealing one's name"——

Since the examiners cannot see the candidates' names and places of origin, they cannot collude in cheating. This will greatly improve the fairness of the imperial examination and select truly outstanding talents for the imperial court!

"Hahahahaha..."

Zhu Wen looked up to the sky and laughed wildly.

It's not easy!

He had been worrying about the imperial examination system for more than ten years, and now he finally found a way to improve the imperial examination system. He couldn't suppress his inner excitement at all.

"Master Jijiu, what's wrong with you?" Everyone else was startled.

"It's okay, I'm okay." Zhu Wen said with a smile. He put down the exam paper, grabbed the man's shoulders with both hands, and asked urgently:

"Tell me quickly, who came up with this way of hiding his name? I can't wait to see such a genius. I will enter the palace soon and ask for a reward for this genius!"

"Master Jijiu, please calm down first..."

"No, I can't calm down. Please tell me quickly who is that genius? Take me to see you quickly! Such a fantastic idea is beyond my reach. I am willing to give up my seat at the Imperial Academy's wine ceremony!"

"Master Jijiu, the captain is busy, I'm afraid I don't have time..."

"What did you say? Lieutenant?!"

The extremely excited smile on Zhu Wen's face froze for an instant, and then slowly disappeared.

He grabbed the man's collar and asked loudly, "What did you just say? The genius who came up with the 'method to obscure his name' must be Su..."

When Zhu Wen said this, he suddenly paused, let go of the man's collar, waved his hand and gave himself a mouthful.

Makes a crackling sound.

Everyone was puzzled, especially Zhu Wen's junior staff, whose eyes almost popped out of their sockets... Could the Lord be crazy?Actually slap yourself?

Zhu Wen ignored everyone's reactions, and continued to ask:
"You just said that the genius who came up with the 'method of obscuring the name' is... Taiwei??!"

"Yes, it's the captain's whimsical idea." The man nodded doubtfully.

"This..." Zhu Wen's expression suddenly became complicated. He couldn't believe that the imperial examination problem that had troubled him for more than ten years was actually easily solved by Su Xian?

Before leaving the city, he once praised Haikou, saying that although Su Xian was powerful, he was far inferior to him in the imperial examination.

This time he went out of the city, he must give Su Xian a "dismissal", and let Su Xian know who is the "expert" in the imperial examination.

However, God's will tricks people.

The problem that had plagued him for more than ten years was actually easily solved by Su Xian's "method of obscuring names"...

Zhu Wen's entire face was burning hot.

Qi and blood surged up, turning red.

I feel ashamed inside.

"Sir, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" The clerk came forward with a concerned expression on his face.

"I'm fine," Zhu Wen said casually.

"But your entire face is so red, it's really scary. How about I ask the imperial doctor?"

"No need!" Zhu Wen then realized that his whole face was red, but now that the matter was over, he could only pretend to be fine and said with a smile:

"The weather is a bit hot today, hahaha. You continue to work while I go outside to get some fresh air."

"Sir, wait for me."

The clerk hurriedly followed behind.

In fact, the junior official felt embarrassed. Before leaving the city, he not only knew that Zhu Wen dared to call "Su Xian" by his first name, but also knew that Zhu Wen once said that Su Xian was "uneducated and incompetent."

But just now, Zhu Wen was so excited that he praised the person who came up with the "method of concealing his name" as a genius, and even gave up his place in the Imperial Academy to offer wine.

Who would have known that the "genius" in Zhu Wen's words was also the "ignorant and incompetent" captain he once said...

This is awkward.

It is said that after Zhu Wen and the little official left, the rest of the people in the room couldn't help but look at each other.

They remember clearly that when Zhu Wen first entered the camp, he seemed dissatisfied with everything, looking "old-fashioned" and "loving to be a teacher".

But now, especially after learning that the method of concealing his name was invented by the Taiwei, for some reason, Zhu Wen seemed to be a different person.

This thing is really weird!
……

Royal Palace.

Miyagi.

Royal study.

Qian Zhongshu was full of energy and energy. He straightened his back and stood in front of the imperial study room, waiting for the Queen's summons.

Today is the sixth day after the martial arts test.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the reason why Su Xian has been reluctant to hold the literary test is to delay time!

This is why Qian Zhongshu came.

He will state the pros and cons in front of the Queen, and show her affection and courtesy, making the Queen clearly aware of Su Xian's sinister intention of "delaying time".

Then let the queen come forward to reprimand Su Xian.

It would be better if there was a little punishment.

"Your Majesty has an edict to send Qian Zhongshu to see you!" Suddenly, a young eunuch walked out of the imperial study and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"The old minister leads the order!"

Qian Zhongshu's spirit was shaken and he walked towards the imperial study room with firm steps.

There was a meaningful smile on the corner of his mouth, and he smiled triumphantly in his heart: "Su Xian, Su Xian, when the old man has seen Her Majesty, let's see how you delay!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked to the door, several people came out of the study, describing themselves as embarrassed, and the Queen's angry voice could be faintly heard from inside: "...Get out!"

Qian Zhongshu immediately thumped.

Looking closely, those embarrassed people are actually prime ministers.

The Queen is angry at the Prime Minister?
This is incredible.

Qian Zhongshu immediately wanted to turn around and leave, but it was better not to touch the Queen's bad luck.

However, the Queen had just announced that he had an audience, and he could not go in until he went in... Just as he was frowning, he saw the embarrassed prime ministers all looking at him with "you wish for more" looks.

Qian Zhongshu's heart skipped a beat again.

But he had no choice but to bite the bullet and enter the imperial study room...

After performing the courtesy of a monarch and her ministers, the queen's face softened a little. She looked at Qian Zhongshu and said, "You are also the prime minister. Please tell me your opinion on this matter."

"Your Majesty, veteran...what can I ask you?" Qian Zhongshu was worried and had already lost half of his energy.

The queen waved to Nangong Wan'er next to her. Nangong Wan'er understood and immediately started to explain to Qian Zhongshu... It turned out that the queen was worried about the imperial examination.

Since she ascended the throne, she has attached unprecedented importance to the imperial examination.

However, after so many years, there has been no fundamental change in the imperial examination system. Scandals such as cheating continue, and the talents selected are not getting better year by year.

The Queen was very dissatisfied with this!

He got angry just now because of this matter.

After listening to Nangong Wan'er's story, Qian Zhongshu's head suddenly got bigger. Since so many prime ministers couldn't solve this kind of problem, he naturally couldn't do anything about it.

But when the Queen asked a question, he had to answer.

After hesitating for a long time, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial examination is of great importance. Improving the imperial examination will not happen overnight. Please give me your Majesty's warning."

The Queen was not angry at all. She seemed to have expected such a result. She rubbed her brows and asked, "Tell me, why did Qian Zhongshu come to see me?"

Qian Zhongshu was shocked. He put aside all distracting thoughts and took a step forward:
"Your Majesty, the reason why I came to the palace today to meet the Holy Spirit is to recruit a son-in-law for Princess Lanling!"

"Well..." The queen's hand that was rubbing her eyebrows had already been put down, but after hearing this, she continued to knead it, sighed slightly, and ordered: "Say it."

(End of this chapter)