The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 291 Changing the Title
In 960 A.D., which is the Xinyou year of the lunar calendar, on the first day of September in the second year of Jianlong in the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty began its first scientific research since the founding of the People's Republic of China. (True 960 for the first time.)
All the students who participated in the beginning gathered at the entrance of the Gongyuan, which was specially prepared for these students who came from all over to take the scientific examination.

Gongyuan means to pay tribute, why? These students came here to dedicate themselves to the emperor and show their allegiance to the emperor.

Tribute Courts first appeared in the Tang Dynasty, but after so many years of war, there are no decent Tribute Courts in all countries.

The first imperial examination in the Song Dynasty must be done in a decent manner, otherwise there will be no attraction in the future.

It is because the Gongyuan was repaired beautifully and gorgeously, and it looks like a special feeling.

"What I have learned here is to come here consciously, cooperate with our people, check that you are not trapped, and then get your number plate and find your own seat to sit down, hurry up."

Outside the gate of the tribute courtyard, an official in a green robe and without a fish bag is in command. It seems that he is a small official of the sixth rank, and he should be a subordinate official of the Ministry of Rites.

According to the regulations of the Song Dynasty, the costumes of officials were basically the same as those of the Tang Dynasty, with some improvements in style.

A purple robe above rank three wears a goldfish bag; a scarlet robe above rank five wears a silver fish bag; a green robe below rank six wears no fish bag.

These candidates are all Juren, who have taken the exam many times, and are very familiar with these things.

Everyone consciously lined up to cooperate with these soldiers to search them. At this time, there was already plagiarism, so everyone had to be searched.

Everyone still has to get a number plate with their name and place of origin on it, which area they are in and where they sit, which is equivalent to an admission ticket.

But at this time, there is still no concept of admission ticket, which is the same as the admission ticket of candidates in Zhao Xu's era.

Zhao Xu stood looking at these things from a distance. If he hadn't seen them with his own eyes, he would have thought what the ancient imperial examinations looked like?
"Everyone, today is a grand event for our Great Song Dynasty, and it is also a great event for our scholars. Today, our Great Song Dynasty is held with the grace of the emperor. The first scientific examination of the Great Song Dynasty, let us worship the emperor again."

This person is a senior official of the third rank of the minister of rites, wearing a purple official uniform, accompanied by a fish bag, standing here to promote the mighty grace of the emperor and the like.

"Please take your seats. When the time comes, the emperor will come here to tell you what the test questions are. Now you can go and rest on your own."

This is something that has never existed in previous dynasties. There is a lot of space for each candidate. There is actually a bench that is almost the same as a bed, and people can lie on it to rest.

This reflects the humanized management of candidates, which has won the praise of the majority of candidates.

It is said that the Great Song Dynasty is far superior to the previous dynasties, not to mention other things, just relying on caring for the students is enough to make these students grateful to the Great Song Dynasty.

Zhao Kuangyin also didn't go to court, not because he didn't go to court, but that morning court doesn't happen every day, and it's impossible to have it every day.

Therefore, Zhao Kuangyin stipulated that the morning court was only once every three days, but when there was an emergency, he could ring the bell on the bell tower to notify the morning court.

No, although it wasn't early, several ministers of the court came early to the place where Zhao Kuangyin usually handles government affairs.

The three prime ministers and the Minister of Rites are among them, even Zhao Guangyi is among them at this time.

"The time to report to the emperor for the scientific examination is coming soon, so the humble minister will preside over it."

Tao Gu is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, such matters can also be said to be his duty, so naturally he is the first to speak.

"That's right, Your Majesty, today is the heyday of our Great Song Dynasty. It's time for Mr. Tao to rush to the Tribute Court to announce the decree. It's not good to delay the hour when you're hungry."

Zhao Guangyi hurried to speak in front of the prime minister, with a gesture of eagerness to be loyal to the country.

"Okay, what Guangyi said is right. This is a day of great joy, a day of seeking talents for the court, and it cannot be delayed. What do you think of the three prime ministers?"

Zhao Kuangyin didn't make an order directly, even if it was already a certainty, he still asked the three prime ministers.

The three prime ministers are also thoughtful people, and besides, this is all obvious, so what opinion can I have.

"The emperor's words are very true, so Master Tao can quickly declare the decree."

"If Tao Aiqing is like this, you are ready to announce the decree."

Tao Gu and the three prime ministers were about to leave, but they were stopped by Zhao Kuangyin. He and the three prime ministers went together to retrieve the test questions that had been sealed in the Ministry of Rites.

The three prime ministers watched from the sidelines, just to verify that the test question had not been passive. Besides, each of them had a key in their hands, and both were indispensable.

They don't understand why the emperor stopped them at this time, didn't they let them go to announce the decree, what else is there at this time?
"Four lovers, don't worry. The place where the Ministry of Rites seals up the test questions is not close to here. If you go back to pick them up now, it will definitely be too late. I'd better write it again on the spot."

Before the four of them could react, Zhao Kuangyin wrote a few words on a piece of fine yellow silk in one stroke.

Then he asked Zhang Dejun to come up with the imperial decree that he had already prepared. It seems that Zhao Kuangyin had already prepared it.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is a bit inconsistent with the system. I still think that the four adults should follow the original plan."

"Haha, the Guangyi system is dead and made by people. For example, the imperial examinations in the Song Dynasty are the same as those of the previous generation. This is made by people. You don't need to say more, I have made up my mind."

What else can everyone say after hearing this, I have made up my mind, if you have any opinions, you can keep them for yourself, and besides, you will not give face to the emperor.

They all took orders to go out one by one. No matter how many questions they have, they should be reserved, and they should go to work quickly.

After they were all gone, Zhang Dejun slowly leaned forward and asked cautiously:

"Your Majesty, I don't mean that this old slave is talking too much. The topics you wrote in the past seem to be different from today's. This old slave has other meanings. I just want to ask you the purpose of doing this."

"I don't have anything to say, I just feel that the topic I gave earlier is a bit inappropriate. In the past few days, I have a new idea, which is to change the previous topic."

What Zhang Dejun thought in his heart was that if you change things like this, it doesn't matter that someone will be in trouble. He knows about Shi Shouxin, so he knows that Shi Shouxin will be finished after this.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't think so in his heart. I am the emperor and I have the final say, just like Zhao Xu often said that I am the master of my territory.

If I say change the title, I will change the title, so what can you do to me?
(End of this chapter)