"Your Majesty, after a review by the ministers, it is proposed that Lu Duoxun, a scholar from Hanoi, will be the first scholar. This person's writing is simple, but insightful, and his analysis of the current situation is profound." He Ning replied, with a tone full of appreciation. .
"Oh?" Liu Chengyou said immediately: "Show me the paper!"
"yes!"
He Ning came to find it personally and presented it to Liu Chengyou. As for the "fill-in-the-blank questions", he simply skipped them. Liu Chengyou focused on practical matters. He also selected criminal cases and tested the trial laws and regulations. He answered them very well and in an orderly manner.
Liu Chengyou looked at He Ning: "How old is this person?"
He Ning replied: "Less than twenty!"
"I saw in this person's book that he has a lot of experience in criminal cases and prisons, which is a bit unexpected!" Liu Chengyou said softly.
Sensing the suspicion in the emperor's tone, He Ning quickly explained: "I have inquired and found out that after Lu Duoxun became an official, he may have followed his father and learned about it, so he is very familiar with government affairs and criminal laws, which is why he is better than others!"
"After becoming an official." Liu Chengyou murmured, "Who is his father?"
"Put down the prefect Lu Yi!"
"It's him! It's possible to explain it this way. Lu Yi is a frugal man and well-versed in government affairs. It's understandable that he could have a son like this!" Liu Chengyou's tone did not change.
Pingding Prefecture was rebuilt from the original Hedong Liaozhou. The imperial court selected officials and recommended Lu Yi. Liu Chengyou secretly sent people to investigate. He held many positions with outstanding political achievements and a good official reputation. Before taking office, I even had a special interview with him and handled him appropriately, so he was considered an official.
Liu Chengyou picked up the policy article he had written on the proposal to pacify Shu. In this regard, Lu Duoxun, like many others, suggested taking Jinghu first, occupying the heart of the world, and then attacking Shu in two directions from the east and north. He also pointed out that this was not a good opportunity to conquer Shu. In addition to hoarding weapons and food, it was also necessary to train the soldiers' ability to march in mountains and attack fortresses. It is recommended to work more carefully to bribe and spy, so as to achieve the effect of knowing yourself and the enemy.
Liu Chengyou was not surprised by those rhetorical suggestions. However, one thing is that the imperial court has made no secret of its intention to conquer Shu and is training troops outside Qinfeng territory. It is directly pointed out that it is to lure the Shu army out of the Qinling Mountains and annihilate its effective strength...
After reading through his article, Liu Chengyou has only one feeling: he is youthful, confident and frivolous, and he has the intention of showing off his talent and knowledge.
"Have you read Lu Duoxun's article?" Liu Chengyou raised his eyes and stared at He Ning.
The emperor's eyes were a little scary, and He Ning did not dare to neglect, and replied cautiously: "Exactly!"
Nodding slightly, his eyes gradually calmed down, Liu Chengyou calmly issued a stern order: "Let me tell all the officials to keep silent about this article. Anyone who dares to leak or spread it will be punished with death if found out!"
"Yes!" The emperor's tone was frightening. He Ning was frightened, and she tensed her body and responded, "I'll give my orders right now!"
"Also, select 20 people with top grades in various subjects to take the palace examination. I will then set the test questions! For the rest, let's publish the results according to the admission quota!" After giving the instructions, Liu Chengyou left Jixian Palace.
Amid the joys, sorrows and expectations of the scholars who stayed in Tokyo, the imperial list was released, which was full of excitement, sadness, and many surprises.
The next day, the emperor Liu Chengyou held an examination in Chongyuan Hall and personally selected the number one scholar. It was not Lu Duoxun, who was highly praised for his knowledge and experience, but a scholar named Dong Chun. As for Lu Duosun, he is ranked second. Tanhua sent Zhao to hand over his second son, Zhao Huo, to comfort him.
An imperial edict was issued, and all the top candidates, second place candidates, and top candidates were invited to the palace to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival Royal Banquet.
The night was getting late, and the royal banquet was in full swing in the Chongyuan Hall. It was the Mid-Autumn Festival again, and the emperor issued an edict. High-ranking officials and nobles entered the palace to attend the banquet to enjoy the joy of the emperor and his ministers and spend the festival together.
Dong Chunfang, the new top scholar in the imperial examinations, wrote a poem praising the emperor's sanctity and the prosperity of the Han Dynasty, which aroused applause and cheers from the whole hall. Of course, those who are enthusiastic are the increasing number of civil servants and intellectuals in the DPRK.
"Lu Lang, the number one scholar has written a poem. You, the number two scholar, should also show off your talents. Can you produce a masterpiece?" Prime Minister Feng Dao said loudly, stroking his white beard and looking at Lu Duoxun with a smile.
During the palace examination, the three scholars sat in the middle position to show the importance they paid to the talented people. Lu Duoxun was next to Dong Chun, the number one scholar, feeling depressed and drinking heavily. He Ye, of course, was unwilling to accept it. During the palace examination, he compared Dong Chun's writings with his own, and felt that they were not as good as his own. However, the emperor chose Dong Chun as the number one scholar.
At this time, being called upon by Prime Minister Feng Dao, he could only force a smile and look up the imperial steps. The emperor was sitting high up, and his eyes also fell on him.
After drinking the wine from the cup, Lu Duoxun stood up and walked to the palace, bowed and said: "I have a poem, which I wrote to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Please comment on it with your Majesty!"
"Then let us listen to the masterpiece of the second-place finisher!" Liu Chengyou smiled faintly and extended his hand to signal.
There are always joys and sorrows. In this warm atmosphere, there are always people with warm eyes and sad hearts. In the seat where the general of the bodyguard department was sitting, Wang Jun watched the Jinshi perform, the civil servants got excited, and the emperor smiled, and couldn't help but snort: "We who have created a country and gone through life and death are not as good as a scholar who talks about poems and composes. These people can't kill the enemy in battle. If you can't govern without being dismounted, what qualifications do you have to show off in this palace! Your Majesty attaches great importance to civil servants and despises military generals. It can be seen from this!"
Wang Jun's voice was not quiet, and several generals around him heard it. Some showed approval, while others smiled reservedly.
"General Han, do you think so or not?" Wang Jun asked Han Tong beside him.
Han Tong, who was standing by, smiled awkwardly, gently pulled Wang Jun's sleeve, and reminded: "Commander, what does it have to do with literati reciting poems and composing poems and poems? During the festive banquet, it's better to talk less and don't spoil the fun. Otherwise, you will offend us. It would be bad if His Majesty is angry!"
As he spoke, Han Tong glanced at the throne and hinted to Wang Jun. However, Han Tong was obviously not very good at talking, let alone persuading others. His words were a bit harsh to Wang Jun's ears.
Turning to stare at Han Tong, he smiled contemptuously and said, "Oh, I have forgotten that General Han is the emperor's favorite general. He has always been trusted and respected. Why, do you want to give me a report to the emperor? If The emperor ordered that my position be taken away, and the position of commander of the guards belongs to you, Han Tong!"
Han Tong could not have imagined that he would achieve such a result after his kind words and persuasion. He was not a good-tempered person. Faced with Wang Jun's attack, he glared and said angrily: "I'm very persuasive, but you are unreasonable. You treat me like this, do you think I'm easy to bully?"
Seeing Han Tong's reaction, Wang Jun couldn't help but smile and looked at him calmly: "Are you, Han Dangyan, reasonable? This is really weird. In the army, he is usually domineering and speaking arrogantly. When you enter the main hall, do you just bow your eyebrows and obey your eyes?"
"With such impatience, could it be that what I said hit home?" Wang Jun's eyes were full of contempt, and his words were like knives, teasing Han Tong who was on the verge of rage: "I'm afraid that in my heart, I really want to be impatient. See how unlucky I am, and then I will be promoted!"
"Oh, by the way, I heard that your son has also been selected as a Jinshi? No wonder he reacted like this. Is it possible that a martial artist who is not good at strategy wants to pass down poems and books to his family? Haha..."
Faced with Wang Jun's sarcasm, Han Tong couldn't bear it. His mind became hot, he slammed down the table and leaned forward to grab Wang Jun's collar. In terms of physique and bravery, Wang Jun was no match for Han Tong. He drank a lot of wine and was knocked down directly. He watched as the fist as big as a steamed bun quickly moved toward his cheek.
I closed my eyes subconsciously, but I felt no pain. When he opened his eyes, he found that Han Tong was being restrained by two guards, Wang Yin and Du Hanhui, and they were still trying to persuade him.
The movement here can be regarded as a unique scenery in Chongyuan Hall, attracting everyone's attention again. Looking over, he saw Han Tong intruding on Wang Jun. The scene slowly calmed down, and the heated atmosphere was like being cooled by a basin of cold water.
On Liu Chengyou's side, he was having a chat with Fu Yanqing, the king of Wei, who had returned to Beijing. The atmosphere between his son-in-law and his father-in-law was harmonious. Seeing this, his smile gradually solidified, and he put down the wine glass with force, and a "pop" sound fell into everyone's ears.
Liu Chengyou was a little puzzled why every time on such occasions, someone always jumped out to ruin the atmosphere, and they were all his trusted generals. Last time, it was Wang Yansheng and Sun Li. This time, it was Han Tong who made a move right under his nose.
"Why, you two feel that singing and dancing are not enough fun, so you want to compete in the palace to entertain me and the princes?" Liu Chengyou stared at Han Tong coldly.
Facing the emperor's cold questioning, Han Tong calmed down, reacted, let go of Wang Jun, got rid of Wang Yin and Du Hanhui, quickly got up and walked to the palace, knelt down on the ground: "I am drunk and lost my temper. Please forgive me!"
Drunk, what a good excuse.
He stared at Han Tong and then at Wang Jun, only to see that his breathing was short and his face was ugly. He did not expect that Han Tong would dare to be so irritable. Today, he has completely lost face.
"There are so many drunkards in the army!" Liu Chengyou withdrew his gaze and smiled at Wenwu, as if he wanted to liven up the atmosphere: "Come here, mix it with General Han and let him sober up!"
The civil and military people present echoed, no matter what, the atmosphere had to be maintained.
However, Wang Jun stood up, straightened his clothes, raised his hands to Liu Chengyou, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Han Tongmu has no court etiquette. On this festive occasion, during the Chongyuan Imperial Banquet, he dared to punch his fellow officials. If you confront each other, collide and offend, if you are not severely punished, where will the majesty of your majesty and the court be?"
After Wang Jun finished speaking, another basin of cold water was poured down on him, and Liu Chengyou's eyes became completely cold.
