At the same time, the rural examination ended.
Tens of thousands of candidates filed out one after another.
Qiu Song walked out of Gongyuan with the exam blue, but he heard complaints from the candidates next to him.
“I really didn’t expect the questions this time to be so difficult!”
"That's right, what kind of question is 'Tao as virtue'? It's so hazy that it's not easy to answer at all!"
"It's too difficult, it's really difficult! This question seems simple, but in fact it has profound meaning. By the time I think about it clearly, it's too late and I'm afraid I'm going to fail again this time!"
Upon hearing these words, Qiu Song was stunned.
Is this question...difficult?
Could it be that the examiner really had other intentions and it was not as simple as he thought?
Otherwise, why are all these candidates complaining and sighing?
When he thought of this, Qiu Song burst into tears and almost cried.
He was not worried that he would not be able to pass the exam, but he was worried that if he failed to pass the exam, his legs would be broken by Li Hongbi, his mentor, the thief!
It’s over!
It's really over now!
Qiu Song walked out crying.
I saw Li Hongbi and his party waiting for him!
Zhu Yong and Gu Xingzu had come out a long time ago, one was dumbfounded and the other was completely emotionless.
When everyone saw Qiu Song coming out crying, they were a little shocked.
Li Hongbi hurriedly stepped forward and asked in a gentle voice: "Song'er, what's wrong? Are you being bullied? Or are you saying you didn't do well in the exam?"
Qiu Song hesitated and said: "Teacher, it's not that I didn't do well in the exam, but I just heard them saying that this question was too difficult. What's the meaning? But I think this question... is very simple, so I'm worried. …”
As soon as these words came out, the originally noisy gate of Gongyuan suddenly became quiet, and all the candidates looked at the master and disciples in unison.
"What did this kid just say?"
"He said this question... is very easy?"
"What an arrogant boy!"
When Qiu Song heard this, he was immediately frightened.
When Li Hongbi saw this, he glared at these guys in displeasure, and then pulled Qiu Song behind him.
"Silly boy, are you blindly listening to what these guys are saying?"
"As far as their level is concerned, they can't compete with you. Don't listen to their nonsense!"
mad!
One is crazier than the other!
Now all the candidates really couldn’t sit still!
Who gave you the courage to be so crazy?
Are you the most talented person in Jishui?
But looking at the age and dress of these people, they clearly don’t look alike!
Li Hongbi was too lazy to talk nonsense to these idiots, so he turned around and prepared to leave with his three disciples.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they turned around, they were stopped by several candidates.
The leader has a dignified appearance and an elegant and gentle temperament in his behavior.
He bowed his hands to Li Hongbi and said in salute: "This brother is staying here. I am Zeng Qi. May I ask your name?"
"What? He is actually Zeng Qi!"
"Zeng Qi, the most talented person in Jiangxi, is actually him!"
The candidates around him let out bursts of exclamations. It was obvious that this Zeng Qi had a great background!
This is indeed the case. Zeng Qi is the popular candidate for the top prize in this scientific examination.
Zeng Qi was born in Jishui County, Jiangxi Province. He was rejected by his father in his early years, so he studied hard while herding pigs. Fortunately, he was intelligent by nature, well-read and had a strong memory. He was good at writing and diction, and was good at cursive calligraphy. He soon became famous in the countryside and was known as " "Jiangxi Talented Scholar".
You must know that in this era, if you were born in Jishui County, Jiangxi Province and can still earn the reputation of a talented person, you are definitely a real talented person!
Moreover, Zeng Qi was not only a talented scholar from Jishui, but also known as a "talented scholar from Jiangxi Province". His talent and learning were evident, and he was undoubtedly the favorite to be number one!
Li Hongbi looked at Zeng Qi in front of him with a little surprise in his eyes.
Zeng Qi!
He is indeed a talented person!
And he is the top pick of Enke this time!
This Zeng Qi was so talented that he could say that he had 20,000 words in court, and he didn't even make a draft.
The Dog Emperor loved his talents and wrote an imperial review on his examination paper: "Understand the classics and history, understand heaven and man, have the knowledge to teach, and have loyalty and sincerity. I will be the best in the world and show my civilization." There is also a red book at the beginning of the volume: "No. 1, No. 1."
Since then, the first champion of the Yongle Dynasty was born.
But it’s none of Li Hongbi’s business!
"Zeng Qi, right? What's the matter?"
"Um... Ziji would like to ask, why did this brother say such arrogant words just now? This question cannot be said to be too difficult, but it cannot be called easy either. After all, this is the common understanding of most candidates..."
"No, just think it's difficult for you. What does it have to do with us?" Li Hongbi felt a little unhappy.
His time was very precious. The Imperial Academy was on vacation today due to the scientific examination, and Li Hongbi was still waiting to rush back and drive a big ship to Qinhuai, which is ten miles away!
"Why is this brother so rude?"
Someone next to Zeng Qi spoke, very dissatisfied with Li Hongbi's arrogant attitude.
Zeng Qi is a talented young man from Jiangxi. He is a famous young talent. It is your honor to take the initiative to talk to you. Why are you so arrogant here?
Li Hongbi was very unhappy when he was suddenly stopped.
Now someone was taking the initiative to stir up trouble, and he couldn't control his bad temper.
"First of all, my disciple just said a simple sentence. How could he be so arrogant?"
"Secondly, you and I are strangers, but you forcibly stopped four of my masters and disciples. Who was the first to be rude?"
"Third, is Jiangxi Talented Talent awesome? Get out of here before I get mad!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Zeng Qi was so angry that he had never been humiliated like this in public before.
Just as he was about to counterattack, the Imperial Guards suddenly rushed over.
The little eunuch Yi Shiha ran over panting, with sweat all over his forehead.
"Your Majesty, I have found you!"
"Your Majesty has summoned me. Your Majesty, please hurry up and follow your servants to the palace to pay your respects!"
Yi Shiha was really unlucky. He first went to Cao Guogong's mansion to convey the order, but found out that Li Hongbi was not in the mansion, but had sent his disciple to Gongyuan to take the scientific examination.
When he rushed to Gongyuan without stopping, he saw a huge crowd of people outside, with countless carriages and carriages, all of them relatives of the candidates. Where could he find Li Hongbi?
However, His Majesty the Emperor was in a hurry to summon Li Hongbi, so Yi Shiha could only arrange for the Imperial Guards to go into the crowd to look for him.
It was only at this moment that Li Hongbi and Zeng Qi and others clashed, attracting onlookers, that Yi Shiha finally found him and was so excited that he almost cried.
He was happy, but Li Hongbi was depressed.
I finally took a vacation, and I still want to go to Qinhuai, Shili, to listen to music!
Well now, the Dog Emperor suddenly summoned him, and he couldn't go now!
Li Hongbi looked at Zeng Qi fiercely and said angrily: "Zeng Qi, right? You're done, wait for me!"
If this bastard hadn't suddenly blocked his way, he would have gone to Qinhuai, which is ten miles away!
After saying these cruel words, Li Hongbi followed Yi Shiha and hurried to the palace.
After he left, Zeng Qi and others were dumbfounded.
Face to face?
Prince?
Who is this noble person?
The three little ones looked at Zeng Qi in unison, with expressions of sympathy and pity on their faces.
Jiangxi talented man, so what?
If you are targeted by the dog thief Li Hongbi, just wish yourself good luck!
On the way into the palace, Li Hongbi poked him but also lost his temper.
"That father-in-law..."
"Young Master, please call me by my first name. I don't have a surname!"
Yi Shiha had a strange look on his face. He was a Jurchen, so he was called Yi Shiha. You can't call someone that!
There is no such thing as Yi! (Don’t spray if you really do)
"Ahem, father-in-law, I wonder why your Majesty summoned you this time?" Li Hongbi said with a sneer.
Yishiha's face changed slightly, he looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, and then spoke in a low voice.
"Xie Xueshi impeached the Crown Prince for bullying others in the Imperial Palace, and even brought a witness named Rao Wenshu. His Majesty was furious when he heard about this..."
Li Hongbi: "???"
Xie Jin?
Rao Wenshu?
Are you really sick?
I've eaten your rice, haven't I?
What are you doing impeaching me when you have nothing to do?
