Feng Quji hurried over after receiving the order. When he saw the emperor, especially his solemn expression, he immediately saluted and became serious.
"Prime Minister Feng, come on!"
He said "come" three times in a row, showing eagerness and excitement, "I will show you something."
After speaking, Ying Zheng picked up the two books from the slips and motioned for Feng Quji to come forward.
Feng Quji didn't know why, so he walked over and was surprised to see the words "Economic Theory" and "Political Lecture" written on the cover of the two books.
"Your Majesty wants me to read these two books?"
Feng Quji guessed the emperor's intention.
"Of course, just take a look." Ying Zheng smiled, but didn't say much.
"promise!"
Feng Quji picked it up and read it seriously. Half an hour later, Feng Quji exclaimed, "This book is wonderful! It has unparalleled insights."
He praised him endlessly, and the emperor smiled and said nothing.
"But it will not be tolerated by powerful ministers." Feng Qu added coldly.
Ying Zheng suppressed his smile, stared at Er Shu, then moved outside, and said calmly: "Of course I know, but our country needs change, and innovation and opening up are the last word."
Involuntarily, Huang used the terms in the second book.
Feng Quji frowned, "I'm afraid there are some obstacles, such as Lord Shang's reform and disputes between counties. Your Majesty needs to be careful."
Ying Zheng's face slowly changed when he heard this, and he said angrily: "We have a huge country, why should we be afraid of obstacles."
Perhaps, this is the emperor's character. He speaks his mind and acts resolutely. In the past, he was too forward-looking and hesitant.
"Of course, this matter can be figured out slowly."
"And the imperial examination is the first step."
Feng Quji's heart skipped a beat. He looked at the emperor solemnly and raised his hands in agreement: "Your Majesty... you are wise!"
The emperor had already made up his mind, so he had no choice but to agree.
Ying Zheng smiled slightly, put aside the previous topic and asked, "How did the imperial examination questions go?"
"The imperial examination supervisor is preparing the questions."
"What is the scope of the proposed topic?"
"Legal studies are the most important thing."
"No need, all the proposed questions are invalid. Although the law is good, it is not innovative. Do you understand?" Ying Zheng smiled half-heartedly.
Feng Quji frowned and suddenly realized something, "Could it be that your Majesty means..."
He looked at Ershu and made a bold guess.
Ying Zheng still smiled and said: "Of course!"
Feng Quji took a deep breath, unable to calm down. He felt incredible about His Majesty's crazy decision.
At the same time, his brows furrowed again.
The emperor wants to include the two books in the imperial examination. Is this okay?
It should be noted that the content of the second book is novel and greatly deviates from the current national policy of the Qin Dynasty. This is not the main reason. The main thing is that the current suppression of business and economic theory are obviously contrary to this. This is an operation that goes against the grain.
Your Majesty, this is your determination to innovate!
"Feng Quji takes the order!" Huang said sharply.
Feng Quji quickly knelt down. He knew what His Majesty was going to do.
"I order you to be the chief examiner and immediately ask the examiner to re-write the questions for the exam."
"I accept the decree!" Feng Qu quickly accepted the decree and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, how many can be shortlisted?"
"Thirty people, the top three will be ranked first, second, and third on the list. They need to be reused."
"promise!"
Feng Quji took the two books in his hand and stepped back, and quickly went to take care of things.
…
On the road leading to Chang'an Township, there was a young man walking one behind the other. The young man was submissive, while the middle-aged man raised his head, but could not hide his anger.
"Mr. Shusun, this time you must persuade my brother Xiao He on behalf of the students. His talent is not only at the top but also at the bottom, but that bastard Li, Li actually made him a slave, how irritating!"
The speaker, Cao Shen, was a close friend of Xiao He from the same hometown. He came here for the imperial examination and was very angry when he learned that Xiao He had been taken as a slave by Li Zhao of Chang'an Township.
When he learned that Shusun Tong was coming to Chang'an Township, he followed him.
His purpose is obvious, which is to persuade Xiao He not to be stubborn and willing to be a slave and neglect his studies. The imperial examination is the only way out.
Shusun Tong shook his sleeves and became even more angry, "Li Zhao, he is not a human being." Calling Li Zhao by his first name showed that he was much more courageous than Cao Shen.
Cao Shen even said 'yes', but pretended to be pitiful the next moment.
"Mr. Shusun, no, Dr. Shusun, you have a lot of power in the court. You must help the villain and let Li, Li let my brother Xiao He go. Cao Shen thanks you in advance for this great kindness."
Cao Shen kowtowed.
Shu Suntong waved his hand, "Li Zhao is a bastard to the extreme. Not only does he ruin other people's futures, but he also harms me, a great scholar. I will definitely criticize him."
"Don't worry." Shusun Tong patted Cao Shen on the shoulder, "I'll help you with this."
Cao Shen quickly thanked him.
Soon, the two arrived in Chang'an Township.
Shusuntong was not polite. When he arrived, he shouted loudly and cursed: "You bastard Li Zhao, get out of here quickly. I'm here to settle a score with you."
"Who's yelling?" The housekeeper was the first to come out and yelled loudly.
When Cao Shen saw the person, he seemed kind-hearted and tried his best to recognize him. The next moment he exclaimed, "Are you uncle?"
"Who are you?" Seeing someone looking at him happily, the housekeeper looked around and exclaimed the next moment, he recognized Cao Shen.
"Cao Shen's nephew?"
"Exactly, uncle has a good eye!" Cao Shen quickly stepped forward to shake the steward's hand, but the steward stepped back and avoided cautiously.
If this person comes with the yeller, he will not be friendly, even if this person is a close friend of his nephew.
"Uncle, why do you reject your nephew so much?" Cao Shen was puzzled.
Not far away, there was a figure looking at this place. The housekeeper quickly pushed Cao Shen away and said, "Nephew Cao Shen, listen to my uncle's advice and leave here quickly. Don't let yourself be missed."
Cao Shen also saw Li Zhao watching not far away, and said angrily: "That person is Li, General Li?"
The butler nodded.
Cao Shen quickly bowed and begged the steward, "Uncle, please quickly persuade General Li. The imperial examination is approaching and ask him to let my brother Xiao He go. Don't miss the imperial examination."
Hearing this, the housekeeper shook his head and sighed, "Uncle, why didn't you think about it, Master Ke?" He couldn't say any more.
"I heard that Li, General Li took away my brother's classics, destroyed his will, and also made him read miscellaneous books. This is how my brother will take the imperial examination and his great future will be ruined!"
"Uncle, please beg Li. General Li will let my brother go. There is still some time before the imperial examination. As long as you work hard and use your talents, you can still be shortlisted. Otherwise, there is no way to save him."
The butler still shook his head, his face full of vicissitudes of life. He never wanted his nephew Wen Shu to take the imperial examination, but the young master wouldn't let him!
Just let him read miscellaneous books, how can he get it?
"Uncle!" Cao Shen took off the basket on his back, took out some bamboo scroll classics, and gave them to the steward, "Be sure to give these classics to my brother. I know that he has applied for the imperial examination, but it is in vain if he has no books to read. "
"General Lee wants to destroy him, and we need to help him."
The housekeeper still shook his head and waved his hand, signaling Cao Shen to put away the classics quickly, otherwise he would not be able to get a good deal. After all, the young master did not allow these things to appear in Chang'an Township, especially for his nephew.
Seeing the steward's expression, Cao Shen was furious. He blamed Li Zhao. He blamed Li Zhao.
"Little Li Zhao, you finally showed up." Perhaps he saw Li Zhao not far away. Shusun Tong took a long step forward, pointed at Li Zhao's nose and scolded, "Shameless man, let go quickly." Dr. Chunyu, you want to go against the Confucian scholars in the world!"
Yes, Chunyu Yue was a great Confucian, the leader of countless Confucian scholars. To mistreat Chunyu Yue would be to mistreat the Confucian scholars all over the world.
Li Zhao was angered by this domineering person.
Before the person arrived, the curse words came first, without distinguishing between good and bad, this person is a pig! No, pig.
Why let Chunyu Yue go? Does Chunyu Yue's coming here have anything to do with him? Not only is it irrelevant, but it also wastes a lot of fertile land, is he thinking?
This is the emperor's will, okay?
"Get lost!" Li Zhao shouted, not bothering to argue with this kind of person.
"How presumptuous! I treat Dr. Zhao with great dignity. How can I tolerate your insult? I have enough sense to let Dr. Chunyu go quickly, otherwise I will bring your reputation into disrepute."
This is a threat. Why should General Li Zhaotang be threatened?
"Achao, throw him out and break his legs."
Li Zhao broke out, furious.
"okay!"
Ah Chao shouted loudly, and several slaves rushed over, picked up Shusun Tong and threw him violently outside.
Shusun Tong, who was thrown to the ground, was very stubborn and still cursed: "Little Li Zhao, how dare you insult my Shusun Tong, you will not die!"
"Dr. Chunyu is my Confucian cinnabar mole. If you insult him, you will insult us. Just wait and see."
But before he finished speaking, the stick of slavery had arrived.
"Click, ah!"
His leg is broken.
"Hmph!" Li Zhao snorted angrily, his eyes full of disdain, but he quickly noticed his words.
"Shu Sun Tong."
"Well done!"
(End of chapter)
