In the first Jinshi class of the Jingtai Dynasty, there were 85 people in their twenties, accounting for more than 40%.
There are also a group of bosses who are just in their early thirties.
One result is that the overall observation, comprehension, and learning abilities of this batch of Jinshi are significantly stronger than in previous years.
From the time Wang Yue, Yu Zijun, and Gao Yao met the emperor to the end of the banquet, it only took half a day.
In just half a day, the three people's understanding of the emperor completely changed.
First of all, everyone must be loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but when it comes to knowledge, knowledge, talent, and wisdom, before coming here, deep down in their hearts, everyone despised the emperor.
In particular, Xuanzong and Gongrang the emperor's "precious stones first" gave everyone the impression that the emperor was reckless and stupid, lazy and short-sighted.
Therefore, the ordinary thoughts of new scholars are to work hard in order to gain the emperor's favor. Then the emperor entrusted the affairs of state with all his heart and ruled from the top; the ministers dedicated themselves to the kings Yao and Shun.
But looking at it now, it's not the case at all.
If we simply compare articles, books by sages, and memorization of learned knowledge, the emperor is indeed not as good as the talented scholars.
However, in just three years, the emperor completely defeated Wala externally and revived the prestige of the Ming Dynasty; internally, he completely controlled the center and quelled the domestic war.
He gradually took the initiative in the succession of imperial power and the dispute between the legitimate concubines; in terms of self-cultivation, he stayed away from the imperial city and lived in the western suburbs. Not only did he make the harem a monolithic one, but he also had smooth heirs and spread his branches.
As for why Wang Yue and others could see that the emperor had made the harem monolithic? In addition to the closeness shown by the imperial concubines, there is also the fact that twelve imperial concubines are pregnant one after another.
Wang Yue and others are just young, not really stupid. Many imperial concubines became pregnant one after another, and all of them were safe and sound. This is ironclad proof. If there was a fight in the emperor's harem, it would definitely not be like this.
A counter-example is Emperor Xuanzong, who lived for thirty-seven years and gave birth to two sons in total, one of whom was secretly born outside the palace.
Xuanzong had so many concubines in the palace that he could not give birth to a son. Do you think it is strange or not?
What's even more strange is that Xuanzong had so many concubines, but he didn't even give birth to a daughter.
In the end, Xuanzong himself felt that something was inappropriate, so he slipped out of the palace to act secretly, and finally gave birth to the emperor today.
After the banquet, Wang Yue, Yu Zijun, and Gao Yao left the South Hall with complicated emotions. In addition to being awarded the title of Scholar of the Central Academy of Sciences and serving as editors of the Hanlin Academy, the three of them were also promoted by Zhu Qiyu to head the Ministry of War.
Even if you are the number one, second or third overall scorer in a new subject, it is considered an exception to be appointed as the director of the Ministry of War as soon as you come up.
For most Jinshi, being able to be immediately released as a seventh-grade county magistrate is regarded as a high incense. Under normal circumstances, you need to wait in line.
The head of the Ministry of War is a sixth-rank official with real power in the capital. He is infinitely better than the seventh-rank county magistrate who is sent to the outside world.
According to normal human nature, when a newbie enters the workplace, whoever leads him first will naturally kiss him.
Wang Yue, Yu Zijun, and Gao Yao naturally became close to Huang Pu and He Yi.
There are slight differences among them. Wang Yue and Yu Zijun are closer to Huang Pu, while Gao Yao is closer to He Yi.
Gao Yao has gone from half-belief in He Yi's words to full of gratitude and admiration.
Although the emperor did not show any closeness to the three of them, his attitude was the same kind and the official positions given to them were exactly the same.
But the attitude of the imperial concubines was completely different.
There was no problem during the meal, but when they were leaving, Lin Xiangyu smiled at Gao Yao and said, "Brother Tingjian, every time a Jinshi is awarded, the Tanhualang will do some elegant things, such as exploring strange things." Flowers for everyone to wear.
My Qi Palace has just been built not long ago, and the plaques and couplets on many palaces and pavilions have not yet been titled, or even named.
When you have free time, come and write it for us.
Don't worry, you won't let your work go in vain. The carp raised in the Lingquan on Yuquan Mountain has extremely delicious meat. We will cook it for you ourselves. "
Gao Yao was stunned when he heard this, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.
Lin Xiangyu then added: "Don't be nervous, it's all tradition. Look at the couplets on the plaque of Qingyun Pavilion, they were all inscribed by Yue Jifang, the last flower hunter. In the next flower hunt, he will still come and inscribe."
Gao Yao heard this and looked at He Yi. He Yi nodded secretly and expressed his gratitude with his eyes.
Gao Yao quickly knelt down to thank him.
After seeing off a few people, Zhu Qiyu took his beloved concubines back to the room and lay down on the bed leisurely.
Because he was drunk, Zhu Qiyu smiled and teased: "Qi'er, you are so generous. Let Gao Yao inscribe the plaque now, and you can also let him paint in the future. It just so happens that the beautiful scenery everywhere in our Prince Qi's Mansion should be well recorded with paintings. .
Gao Yao has been given a long-term job, which is like asking someone to find a three-legged golden toad to use as a medicine introduction. "
Lin Xiangyu asked curiously: "I've never heard of a three-legged golden toad. I have seen an emperor with three legs and two mouths."
"Ah? I've seen an emperor with three legs, but what does two mouths mean?"
Lin Xiangyu teased: "It was said that we should focus on cultivating Gaoyao, and the one who asked us to help win over was a certain person; after the win was over, it was another person who blamed us for being too generous. There are two mouths in front of and behind, and they are talking about a certain person."
After being scolded, Zhu Qiyu became less honest.
After working angrily all afternoon and half of the night, Zhu Qiyu originally planned to sleep until noon on the second day.
As a result, the little maid picked her up from the bed at dawn.
What Zhu Qiyu is most afraid of now is the two little maids guarding the Lingyu Palace.
As long as the little maid comes in early in the morning, nothing good will happen.
Sure enough, a secret report came from Dongchang, just as Shu Liang predicted, the crown prince Zhu Jianshen suddenly fell ill last night.
The same symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, and a high fever. By morning, he simply fell into a coma.
Now the Empress Dowager, Emperor Gongrang, Empress Qian, and Empress Zhou were all completely angry.
At the same time that Zhu Qiyu received the news, the royal guards were already summoning the important officials of the imperial court to enter the palace.
When Zhu Qiyu saw the secret report, he immediately sighed: "I'm going to die, the storm is coming."
The four beloved concubines on the bed sat up nervously and read the secret report.
Lin Xiangyu asked eagerly: "Do you want me to come to the palace?"
Zhu Qiyu shook his head firmly: "Don't go, you are still confinement, why are you going to the palace, a shabby place where people eat people?"
Qianxue then asked: "Then Nujia and Su Xi are going?"
Zhu Qiyu continued to shake his head firmly: "You two don't go either."
Hearing this, Ningxiang looked around nervously: I am the only one left with the emperor's beloved concubine. Is it possible that I am the unlucky one? This is impossible.
Zhu Qiyu smiled bitterly and said: "Don't think about it, silly girl, no one in our family needs to go. I won't go the hell either, just do whatever you want.
That's enough, it's not over yet.
Forget it, I'm lying down, I don't care. "
