In the evening, the Forbidden City looked like a giant beast, crawling in the scorching western sun.
The red and yellow colors combined with the shining sunshine are filled with a strong atmosphere of twilight, just like this declining dynasty. There is no denying that the empire was already in decline at this time.
However, no matter how the empire declines, until it is completely ended, when everyone sees the grandeur of the imperial palace, the center of power in the world, they will involuntarily feel respect and dare not speak out.
However, the silence of this extremely solemn royal forbidden area was broken by a series of silver bell-like laughter:
"Your Majesty, let's see what this policy means. Why don't you accompany me to enjoy the flowers? Let's go~"
The beautiful and coquettish woman approached a man wearing a dragon robe and hugged him from behind. Seeing this, the eunuch on the side quickly lowered his head and did not dare to look directly.
"Don't make trouble, Dreamland." The young emperor turned around helplessly and touched his beloved concubine's head, "You must read this palace examination policy review. The results will be opened tomorrow. I have to choose the ranking of that palace examination. .”
"Wait for a while. Can I accompany you later?"
His tone was very gentle. Even though the concubine's words and actions seemed inconsistent with her status as a noble concubine, the emperor could not get angry no matter what.
Perhaps, this is the real reason why he fell in love with her! He grew up in a deep palace, suffered from various prohibitions, and was restrained by his teacher's strict laws for ten years. He developed a calm personality, but instead yearned for a lively soul. .
What's more... his eyes focused on the concubine's swollen belly, and his eyes became softer.
The concubine knew the importance and acted coquettishly, then walked aside and waited quietly for the emperor to finish reading the numerous strategies.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the concubine became a little impatient waiting, but the emperor seemed to have seen something and was entranced.
After a while, he raised his head again, frowned and thought about something, and finally exhaled a heavy breath:
"I didn't expect that the new law would have such shortcomings. This Gongsheng is really knowledgeable."
Seeing the concubine approaching, he also felt the desire to talk, so he spread out the strategy and said:
"You see in the dream, this new law has its own benefits. The people are no longer troubled by excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and the imperial treasury is full, so everyone is happy. However, the taxable land in the south of the Yangtze River has easy access to silver, and farmers can pay silver, but it is poor. How is the land? It is really inconvenient to raise silver, and there are many people who buy and sell at low prices! The people are overwhelmed, so they have to abandon the land and live in exile, which is why refugees are born. There are also disadvantages such as fire consumption, which leads to chaos.' I really didn't think about it. Get over this!"
"Since I took office, many laws from the first year to the tenth year have been repealed. Only this new law is very popular with me, so it has been retained. I don't want such ills to still exist."
"It's no wonder that after the implementation of the new law, I heard that the people in Gyeonggi and Jiangnan are all happy, but civil unrest in the southwest and other places is increasing, and it turns out that it is rooted here! Fortunately, this person pointed it out to me."
"This kind of knowledge is extraordinary!"
"Who would have thought that such an article was actually written by a Gongsheng student! I am planning to work hard and become a generation of Holy Lords and Mingjuns. Isn't this a talent gifted to me by God?"
"This person should be the number one scholar!"
After talking about it, the emperor's tone already contained a little excitement, which was excitement about getting talents. Today's emperor is extremely thirsty for talents, and he can't wait to prove his talents.
Only by relying on his own efforts to create a prosperous age can he step out from the shadow of that person. Isn't this talented Gongsheng a gift from God?
Zheng Mengjing poked her head curiously. It was rare for an emperor to give such a high evaluation. She couldn't help but feel a little interested in this Gongsheng.
Yan Chenhao?
It's a good name.
Her curiosity became more and more intense, and she couldn't help but coquettishly said:
"Your Majesty, I also want to meet this champion~"
The emperor heard the words and agreed with a smile.
He has always been obedient to his beloved concubine.
…
The red list was posted high on the wall, and the first name was shining in the sun, making Yan Chenhao unable to believe his eyes.
He's hit!
Number one pick! He stood out from the thousands of people in the Ming Dynasty and became the strongest one!
The other officials around him cast their eyes full of envy and jealousy.
They know that this person will have a smooth career in the future, and his name will be written in the history books and occupy a place in the book that cherishes ink like gold. This is what countless people want throughout their lives.
Yan Chenhao also stayed where he was, his heart was in turmoil, but his face was motionless. It was not until he heard the eunuchs' greetings that he finally came back to his senses.
The emperor was about to meet the top three, and as the number one scholar, he was naturally the first.
Following the eunuchs in the palace, he passed through the layers of palaces and finally met the supreme emperor.
The emperor was very young, and there was a beautiful woman standing next to him, but Yan Chenhao didn't pay attention to her. At this time, all his eyes were focused on the emperor, and naturally he didn't notice the shocked look in the woman's eyes.
Zheng Mengjing was stunned. She looked at Yan Chenhao carefully and even rubbed her eyes, as if she couldn't believe it.
Although eight years have passed, this person's face has always been firmly imprinted in her heart. At this time, this face seems to have come out of her dream eight years ago, shocking her heart.
Back then...her benefactor!
She was born in an ordinary county family in Gyeonggi Province. Her innocent birth was the prerequisite for her to finally enter the palace. However, this also destined her childhood to be full of twists and turns.
After all, he is just an ordinary county citizen.
Eight years ago, there was a famine in the Gyeonggi region, and in order for his family to survive, his father reluctantly put a straw mark on Zheng Mengjing and prepared to sell it to those rich people.
At this time, she met Yan Chenhao who was passing by.
Seeing the sixteen-year-old woman being sold like a commodity, Yan Chenhao was also greatly shocked at that time. For the first time, he realized what Zu meant when he said that in troubled times, human life is not as good as that of a dog.
But Zheng Mengjing thought that he was interested in her and was going to buy it, so she hugged her father and cried.
Seeing this scene, Yan Chenhao felt compassion and ordered his servants to take out fifty taels of silver and give them to them.
It was these fifty taels of silver that gave their family hope to survive.
It can be said that without Yan Chenhao, she would not be what she is today. Perhaps at this time, Zheng Mengjing was just a maid in a wealthy family who helped others dress and take off their shoes. How could she be the dignitary she is today?
How could she forget him? Seeing him again at this time, Zheng Mengjing felt a great surprise filling her heart.
Fortunately, fortunately, today I had an impromptu idea to come outside to meet the number one scholar. she thought.
The emperor did not notice the abnormality of his beloved concubine. After some exchanges with the number one scholar, he found that this person was decent in words and deeds and had his own ideas about governing the country. He showed a satisfied smile.
Just what I was looking for.
So he opened his mouth and said:
"The number one scholar, Yan Chenhao, is given to the Hanlin Academy for compilation and to be paraded through the streets."
"Thank you Holy Grace!"
Riding a red-maned horse and wearing a red robe.
Yan Chenhao was riding on the horse with bright clothes and angry horses. He felt that his life had reached its peak.
When Xingjia came to the alley where Chen Guogong's mansion was located, he paused deliberately.
From a distance, he saw his brother, standing on the tall building in the mansion looking at him.
Feeling his brother's gaze, he couldn't help but puff out his chest.
You see, brother...
Even if I don't have a title, I'm still no worse than you!
I am the number one scholar in the fourteenth year of Wanli!
The affairs of Zhang Juzheng and Long Qing... I plan to show it in the form of an extra chapter later. This regent is a bit difficult to write about...
(End of chapter)
