Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 332 Xuanzang: I will return to the court for free
"Master Wei, I really don't want to trouble you."

Li Chengqian said: "But this imperial examination is the first implementation of the establishment and improvement of the imperial examination system."

"I gave it to someone else because I was worried that he would not be fair and just and would have selfish motives. I was also afraid that he was not capable enough and would not be able to do the job."

"After much thought, I think only Master Wei can take on this important task."

"I think this may also be the expectation of many students around the world."

When Wei Zheng heard this, his face turned red and his breathing became much faster.

The prince's words and deeds all said that he was an upright and incorruptible person.

Students all over the world also respect and admire him.

What could make an old minister who is about to die happier and more pleased than this?

"Your Highness, I know my body."

"I am willing to take on this important task."

Wei Zheng said hurriedly, and as he spoke he felt an urge to cough violently, but he forced himself to hold it back, and couldn't help pinching himself hard.

Can't cough.

Absolutely no coughing.

"In that case, let Master Wei take charge of this matter."

Li Chengqian was unaware of Wei Zheng's behavior, and he continued, "Master Wei is also clear about the rules of the imperial examination."

"Master Zhang, Master Kong, Jia Gongyan, Shou Xinghou, Xin Shaohou and others will be responsible for setting the questions."

"Just review it."

Originally, there was no plan to include Tiangong Academy and Medical College in the imperial examination questions.

When he was hesitant, Sun Simiao and Li Chunfeng found him.

Test questions should be set, but they can be simple.

So Li Chengqian agreed.

It’s simple and hassle-free, and it’s okay to give away points.

This move will allow the test questions of the two academies to have a beginning on the imperial examination papers.

In future imperial examinations, the difficulty will be gradually increased after students become familiar with these two academies.

During this process, students will definitely study the textbooks of the two academies.

This will enable students to acquire knowledge in this area.

"I understand."

Wei Zheng said.

"The regulations on covering names and places of origin on the test papers must be strictly followed."

Li Chengqian emphasized: "Make sure that the examiners who review and mark the papers are not influenced by objective factors to ensure fairness and impartiality."

"Yes!"

Li Chengqian did not keep Wei Zheng for long and let him leave after he finished his performance.

After Wei Zheng walked out of the East Palace and got on the carriage, he could no longer hold back his hand and started coughing.

The cough is very severe.

His face turned red.

After he calmed down, he looked at the red stain on the handkerchief and let out a sigh of disappointment.

"Go home immediately!"

After returning to the mansion, Wei Zheng sat down to rest for a while, drank some medicine, and his complexion became slightly rosier.

There was a sound coming from outside. It was the provincial examination questions sent by Zhang Shiheng and others.

Wei Zheng did not dare to be negligent, as the provincial examination would be held at the end of August this year, and the metropolitan examination and palace examination would be held in the spring of next year.

Therefore, the questions for the provincial examination must be set first.

Last year, the imperial court issued an official document in advance, requiring local governments to notify students to prepare for the provincial examinations in August.

The test questions were drafted by Zhang Shiheng and others in late spring this year.

Because the chief examiner of the imperial examination has not been determined yet and the matter is still unresolved, we have to wait until now.

All the ministers in the court knew it, and Wei Zheng understood it too.

The reason why the chief examiner of the imperial examination remains undecided.

Because the examiner's first choice was Wei Zheng.

It’s just that his health has always been poor, making it difficult for the two palaces to make a decision.

There were also voices in the court urging the appointment of the chief examiner.

But they were all suppressed by the prince.

It was not until Wei Zheng's health improved that Li Chengqian made the decision and conveyed the news immediately, so the test questions were delivered so quickly.

"The prince still remembers me as his teacher."

It would be strange if Wei Zheng was not moved.

The prince had delayed for so long just to wait for his health to get better.

What a grace this is.

“Exam questions cannot be reviewed at home.”

"The prince cares about me and allows me to work from home, but I can't do that."

"If it gets out, it will inevitably be criticized as leaking the test questions, which will cause unnecessary doubts."

Wei Zheng said: "I'd better go to Tianqi Hall to review it."

He put on his clothes and prepared to go to the East Palace again.

In fact, he did not expect that the gentlemen of the Apocalypse Hall would act so quickly.

After Zhang Shiheng and others were confirmed to be the officials setting questions for the imperial examinations, they stayed in the Tianqi Hall and were not allowed to contact the outside world.

The test questions could be sent out of the Eastern Palace. Without the Crown Prince's authorization, they would never dare to do so.

"How can I accept this calmly, Prince, for thinking so much about me?"

"If this imperial examination is criticized, I will die with regret..."

Wei Zheng thought silently.

But Wei Shuyu beside him was worried, "Father, your body is like this."

"It's better to push this examiner off. I believe His Highness will understand and won't blame you."

Wei Zheng turned around and cursed, "Stupid."

"How could I fail your highness's trust and confidence?"

He took a breath and said, "Erlang, you are grown up now. You should know why I insist."

Wei Zheng took Wei Shuyu's hand and said, "You are from the first period of Jinyiwei, and you are the prince's personal soldier."

"You have a good family background. I believe His Highness will make more use of you."

“But I still have to do something.”

"You don't understand. Aye doesn't blame you. You will understand later."

Wei Shuyu escorted Wei Zheng to the Eastern Palace, but he did not go in.

Looking at Aye's aging back, Wei Shuyu's lips moved.

Doesn't he understand?

He understands so well.

Aye presided over this imperial examination well, which was not just as simple as leaving a name in history.

There are also legacy that we dare not even imagine.

"I heard that Di Renjie, Prince Jin and others are going to participate in this imperial examination."

“Aye…”

……

"You went to the Apocalypse Hall?"

Li Chengqian looked up in surprise.

Di Renjie nodded solemnly and said, "Duke Zheng doesn't look very well." "Your Highness, Duke Zheng..."

Li Chengqian raised his hand to interrupt him.

He actually knew how Wei Zheng's health was.

But the old man is willing to use up his last bit of energy for his final "fame".

If he refused, I'm afraid the old man would lose his temper even faster.

If he has a goal to strive for, it can at least keep him going.

"Keep an eye on Master Wei's health at all times."

"Yes!"

"Has there been any news from King Wu?"

Li Chengqian asked.

Di Renjie took out a memorial and said, "I was just about to tell His Highness."

"Your Majesty the King of Wu has been transporting food from India to Tubo Luoxie."

"It is estimated that 10 million dan of grain will be personally escorted to Chang'an by His Royal Highness the King of Wu at the end of July."

Li Chengqian opened the memorial and took a look.

It was Li Ke who reported on the situation in Tianzhu and the transportation of grain.

The plan to transport grain back to the Central Plains had been made long ago.

Li Chengqian didn't care how the food was collected. He just wanted the food to reach Chang'an.

Ten million shi of grain.

More than one billion kilograms of grain.

This is a mixed blessing for the entire Tang Dynasty.

There is a saying that low grain prices hurt farmers.

Faced with a grain shock of more than 10 billion jin, the grain prices in the Tang Dynasty will definitely be affected.

In the end, the people will definitely be the ones who get hurt.

However, Li Chengqian had already thought of a countermeasure, so there was no need to worry at all.

However, the loss during the transportation from Tianzhu to Chang'an is probably astronomical.

The amount of loss was not something Li Chengqian considered at all.

Anyway, it’s not the Tang Dynasty’s loss.

……

Tianzhu.

Li Ke received the message from Chang'an.

When I saw the general content, I couldn't help but gasp.

He personally experienced the case of Dang Renhong.

However, before the case was finally closed, he returned to Tubo and then to India before he could go.

By the time he learned the result, the Qizhou case had also broken out.

The current progress of the Qizhou case shocked him.

"Xuanzang, I don't think it's the right time to go back this year."

After handing the letter to Xuanzang, he smiled bitterly and said, "The court is in a time of turmoil."

Xuanzang read through the entire article at a glance and was also horrified.

"Your Highness is right."

"If I don't get into trouble this time, it'll be fine. But if I do, it'll be a big trouble."

Xuanzang shook his head and said, "Your Highness the Prince of Jin has done some good and some bad things in Qizhou."

Li Ke said: "Zhi Nu doesn't need to worry, he will be given a fiefdom outside the capital like me in the future."

"He can just use his brother's sword to severely dampen the arrogance of the aristocratic families."

"They dared to do the Qizhou case. If we don't kill them, they will become even more arrogant."

Xuanzang said nothing and just kept shaking his head.

He's seen a lot over the years.

Not surprising anymore.

"Xuanzang, will you return with me this time?"

Li Ke changed the subject and asked.

"Your Highness, I'd better not go back."

Xuanzang politely declined.

Last year, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Holy Emperor's death, Xuanzang was preparing to return.

But later, a piece of news changed his mind.

Damn it! The Tang Dynasty almost uprooted the temples, yet the temples dared to go against the court and reported Si Lang of the General Information Department.

I'll go back to see you off.

What is the significance of spreading Buddhism?

Xuanzang took the original copy of the scriptures and wanted to return to the court in glory, not to go back and suffer oppression.

The soil for survival is gone, so why go back?
Even if the King of Wu takes care of us, to what extent can he do that?
He didn't want to be disappointed in the end and then flee the country again.

It’s okay to be pardoned this time, but there’s no way I’ll be so lucky next time.

"It would be a pity if you didn't go back."

"My brother also said that he wanted to meet you and discuss Buddhism with you."

Li Ke said.

After hearing this, Xuanzang was even more afraid to go back.

The elder brother of the King of Wu is the Crown Prince.

How did he debate Buddhism with the prince?
Winning or losing a debate will only do him harm, not good.

Go back and take up the banner of reviving the Tang Dynasty temples?
Forget it.

It’s still comfortable in Tianzhu.

There are many people here, they speak nicely, and they all worship him.

As a successfully cleansed illegal immigrant.

Xuanzang has always had a very profound understanding of himself.

Li Ke said no more and called Hou Junji.

This time Hou Junji will also return to the court with him.

"Duke Chen, after you return to the court this time, I'm afraid you won't come to Tianzhu again."

Li Ke said: "I really can't bear to part with you."

Hou Junji worked hard in Tubo and India.

The guilt has long been cleared.

The word "代" was also removed from his name early on.

Become the real Duke of Chen again.

Hearing this, Hou Junji couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Your Highness, we have not yet made a conclusion. It is too early to speak at this time."

Hou Junji asked, "We have collected some grain. Should we transport it back to Luoxi first?"

"Well, Duke Chen can do whatever he wants."

"Ten million shi, it can only be more, not less."

Li Ke said: "When you and I return to the court, we can stand taller."

"understand!"

(End of this chapter)