Rebirth of the best emperor

Chapter 257
Wang Mang took the test paper and the list presented by Deng Fang, and couldn't help laughing, "They're all celebrities!"

Wang Dun, Ma Liang, Wang Zhi, Gao Shi, Li Xiao, Zheng Qiao, Tang Hu, Wang Bo, Cui Hao, Ouyang.

There are ten names in a row on the list. Except for the last one, Ouyang, the other nine are talents who were previously famous in Chang'an City. Among them, the articles of Wang Dun, Ma Liang, Wang Zhi, and Gao Shi are even more splendid. Under one piece, the vision of a saint appeared in the square. The four articles were ranked as the first and submitted to Wang Mang, and under the four was Ouyang.

Wang Mang asked, "What is the origin of this Ouyang?"

Chu Feng was stunned, how could he know Ouyang's origin, but when the emperor asked, he had to answer, and said: "Your Majesty Qizuo, I don't know this person's origin, but this person's writing is gorgeous, and he is a family of his own. I will discuss it with you." Afterwards, set this person's articles among the top ten, and wait for His Majesty's holy order!"

"Who of you know the origin of this Ouyang?" Wang Mang suddenly looked at Xin Zhao who was still kneeling on the ground: "Xin Zhao, these people were all brought by your Ministry of Rites. Don't you know the origin of this Ouyang?"

Xin Zhao finally raised his head, the wound on his forehead has healed, and a blood stain remained on Xin Zhao's forehead, looking quite tragic, Wang Mang shook his head and said: "Deng Fang, clean up Master Zhao, this honor is not Daqin's. The appearance that the Minister of Rites should have!"

How dare Xin Zhao really ask Deng Fang to wait for him to clean up, before Deng Fang walked over, he shouted: "Eunuch Deng doesn't need to come over, I can clean up by myself!"

Saying so, Xin Zhao raised his cuff directly, and wiped his forehead with the armband, all the blood stains on his forehead were wiped off at once, and then wiped it with another cuff, a dignified Minister of the Ministry of Rites of the Great Qin Dynasty was in good spirits Yiyi appeared in the court hall.

Xin Zhao clasped his cuffs and said respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!"

Then he continued: "Ouyang was not in the list of candidates announced earlier, he was added later. To be more precise, he entered Chang'an City three days ago."

"Then how did he get into this list?" Wang Mang glanced at Xin Zhao meaningfully.

Xin Zhao pondered for a moment, then said: "Ouyang, 24 years old, No. 17 grandson of Ou Zhizi!"

Although Xin Zhao only mentioned Ouyang's age and ancestors, countless people in the court gasped.

Ou Zhizi, the master swordsmith thousands of years ago, five of the top ten famous swords in the world are forged by Ou Zhizi, he is really a figure passed down through the ages.

Yu Wenkai, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, has been standing in the hall without saying a word, but now, after hearing about Ouyang's origin, as one of the six Shangshu, Yu Wenkai shouted without image: "Master Zhao, are you sure it's Mr. Ou Zhizi's?" Descendants?"

"It's absolutely true!" Xin Zhao said in a deep voice, "I didn't believe it at first, but after careful investigation, I have no choice but to believe it!"

"Ou Zhizi is a native of Yue, and the Ou family has always lived in Yue. Many years ago, with the support of Bailu Academy, Wu State destroyed Yue. Speaking of which, it is really possible that this grandma is a descendant of Ou Zhizi." Chu Feng frowned and said, "It's just that the Ou family was once a great nobleman of the Yue Kingdom. It caused Bailu Academy to have other ideas."

"As long as Ouyang is loyal to Daqin, White Deer Academy, don't worry about him!" Wang Mang waved his hand, what White Deer Academy, he has already arrested a few people from White Deer Academy, he has already fallen out with White Deer Academy, louse I am not afraid of itching if I have too many, I am really not afraid of offending Bailu Academy twice more.

Seeing that the emperor took the matter over, Chu Feng naturally wouldn't say much, but he secretly gave Zhao Xin a look. He really didn't expect that Zhao Xin would actually send Ou Zhizi's direct descendants here, and Chu Feng treated Zhao According to Xin's understanding, this Ouyang is likely to be the successor of Ou Zhizi, otherwise Xin Zhao would never have rashly brought him here.

Wang Mang casually read all the test papers, and finally his eyes rested on the test papers of Wang Dun and Wang Zhi. After a long time, Wang Mang said: "I will pass on my will, and hand-picked Wang Dun, Wang Zhi, and Ma Liang as the first-class candidates in this year's competition." Among the scholars, 20 including Gao Shi and Ouyang are the second-class scholars, 70 including Sun Cun and Zhu Shan are the third-class scholars, and the rest are the fourth-class scholars.”

"Your Majesty, please take the decree. Congratulations to Your Majesty for being a talented person. Great Qin's national power is booming!" Zhao Xin and others kowtowed.

"Repeat my will, Wang Dun will be number one in the top ranking, the No. [-] scholar, Wang Zhi will be second in the top ranking, second place, and Ma Liang will be third in the top ranking." Wang Mang said again.

All the ministers were in a daze. They had never heard of the term No. [-] Tanhua, and they didn't understand what it meant for a while, but is it necessary to understand what the emperor said?

Then Chu Feng was the first to kowtow and said: "Your Majesty, I suggest that in the future, all the examiners, the top three should be called champions, the second place, and the best candidate, and set it as the imperial system and fix it."

Flatterer!
Zhao Xin and others glared at Chu Feng angrily, and then kowtowed to ask Wang Mang to give him the title of No. [-] Scholar.

Wang Mang smiled, decisively accepted everyone's request in good faith, and then said: "Everyone, let the imperial decree be announced to the scholars waiting outside!"

"Follow the order." Everyone kowtowed again.

While talking here, Deng Fang had already arranged for the little eunuch to write the list and handed it over to Li Lan. The scholars said in high spirits: "All scholars, welcome the imperial decree!"

"Students welcome His Majesty's decree, long live your majesty, long live long live!" All the scholars kowtowed.

Li Lan said: "Next, our family will announce the results of this examination. Scholars who hear their names, please stand aside and wait for His Majesty to summon. Scholars who have not heard their names, there will be guards in royal clothes to lead you away."

Then Li Lan began to read the imperial decree, starting from the last place in the top four, that is, the 170th and fifth place in this examination, until Wang Dun, the No. 1 champion in the top four.

The title of No. [-] Tanhua also appeared in the eyes of Daqin scholars for the first time. No. [-] Lang Wang Dunxi couldn't help accepting the congratulations from all around him. Then he saw Wang Zhi staring at him coldly, his expression closed, and he secretly thought Wake up, those who achieve great things, should be a low-key person, a low-key official!

Didn't read the name and followed Jin Yiwei with a look of despair. Several of them had been on the list, and this time they didn't even make it to the bottom of the top four. It's not fair, for this, Deng Fang sneered, and let Jin Yiwei slip away.

Li Lan and other scholars stood in formation, gave up their seats, and handed them over to Xin Zhao. Looking at the many scholars in front of him, Xin Zhao took a deep breath and said loudly, "Follow me into the palace to meet His Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)