What is the prosperous age? Is it the peace of the country and the people's peace in the world, or is it that you don't close your door at night and don't pick up things?
Today's Great Zhou Dynasty was considered to be more than stable and prosperous during the reign of Emperor Zhou Yuan, and those who first saw its prosperity were nothing but praise. Therefore, Emperor Zhou Yuan was extremely surprised when he saw Qi Yuan's strategy. If it could be successfully implemented, Zhou Dynasty might really be able to enter a prosperous age.
Qi Yuan was a little surprised by this test question. It seemed that Emperor Zhou Yuan's ambition and emphasis on merit and reputation were much higher than Qi Yuan expected.
As soon as I thought about it, I knew that Emperor Zhou Yuan changed the exam questions overnight. He was looking forward to Qi Yuan's next strategy.
As an emperor who has conquered the country, Qi Yuan said that the foundation of the Zhou Dynasty was much better.
The tributes in the main hall had mixed emotions when looking at the test questions in front of them. The word "Shengshi" was really sensitive, but after a little thought, they knew that Emperor Zhou Yuan did not ask such test questions to praise them. But if the criticism is too severe, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not lead to death.
Everyone deliberated for a while before starting to write, and there were also many people like Qi Yuan who were struggling to write quickly.
Emperor Zhou Yuan hoped to open up a prosperous age. As scholars, why didn't these tribute scholars hope to display their ambitions and leave a name in history?
Emperor Zhou Yuan sat on the dragon chair and couldn't help but get excited when he saw the handwriting on Qi Yuan's rice paper. He had read the policy paper many times before the imperial examination, and the more he read it, the more ingenious and feasible it became.
It was precisely because he saw the value that Emperor Zhou Yuan changed the topic. He really looked forward to what kind of surprises the two of them could give him.
Soon three hours passed, the last incense burned out, and the palace examination was over.
Qi Yuan put down his pen, sorted out the test papers, then stood up and followed Gong Shi out of the palace.
It was already dusk when Gong Shi left the palace, but Emperor Zhou Yuan did not feel tired but looked at Qi Yuan's desk with interest from a distance.
Emperor Zhou Yuan wanted to see it now, but since the imperial examination process was unbreakable, he had no choice but to give up.
Liu Yuan put the test paper away despite Emperor Zhou Yuan's slightly resentful eyes.
"Liu Aiqing, isn't the Ministry of Rites busy recently?" Emperor Zhou Yuan's sudden question had been expected by Liu Yuan.
"Back to Your Majesty, the etiquette department is free." Liu Yuan's ability to tell lies with his eyes open took more than a day or two to develop.
When Emperor Zhou Yuan saw Liu Yuan's approach, he nodded and left in a good mood. The officials of the Ministry of Rites were left to sort out the test papers.
As an emperor, as long as he wanted to, wouldn't it be easy for Emperor Zhou Yuan to read a test paper without violating the procedures?
"Master Liu, what is this?" The official from the Ministry of Rites looked at Liu Yuan and hesitated.
Liu Yuan knew what these officials were thinking. They had the same expression when the capital decided that Liang Cai and Tan Che did not have the will of the Holy Spirit.
Now it's just the trend of rumors turning around. Everyone believes that this year's number one pick is undoubtedly Liang Cai, but there are still one or two seemingly cynical officials who want a different result.
This kind of thing that goes against the grain sometimes becomes the most conspicuous thing, but these people don't have the courage.
"Just do your part." Liu Yuan looked serious and paused for a moment while looking at the officials in the corner.
After collecting the test papers, Liu Yuan quickly set a marking date, and the examiners of the general examination also carried out their marking work in an orderly manner.
All papers will be marked by these examiners with five marks according to their quality, corresponding to the five excellent levels of the test paper. Qiqi Chinese website
If Liu Yuan was only surprised by Liang Cai's talent during the examination, then after seeing the imperial examination papers, he was far less amazed.
It may seem like a wild idea, but Liang Cai infused it with something practical. During the examination, Liu Yuan only thought that Liang Cai was a very suitable household official, but he completely overturned it after seeing the imperial examination policy.
In fact, with a little training, Liang Cai will become an all-round right-hand man.
Liang Cai gave precise answers to the seemingly random things in the examination paper.
At this moment, Liu Yuan finally understood why Emperor Zhou Yuan wanted to re-appoint Liang Cai despite rumors. There was no shortage of talents with many ideas in Zhou Dynasty, but Emperor Zhou Yuan lacked an all-round confidant official, especially someone from a poor family.
In this policy essay titled The Prosperous Age, Liang Cai severely exposed the Zhou Dynasty's first glimpse of the prosperous age, but showed a real prosperous age in every loophole.
What was even more amazing was that he vaguely pointed out the way to a prosperous age. This strategy was like a future prosperous age placed in front of Emperor Zhou Yuan.
How could Emperor Zhou Yuan, who longed for future generations to praise his virtues, not be moved by this?
Liu Yuan couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart. He could only think of one description for Liang Cai: Wen Quxing descends to earth.
Liu Yuan drew the symbols of excellence on the scroll before passing on the policy. Such policy can be called a national policy.
As expected, Liu Yuan managed to see the same shock on the faces of the other examiners.
Almost everyone was convinced and got the distinction. Only the last examiner looked at the test paper in front of him and struggled for a long time but was unable to write.
This examiner is Xu Zhixing, a bachelor. Not all examiners of the imperial examination are from the Ministry of Rites. Xu Zhixing, a bachelor, is one of the examiners outside the Ministry of Rites.
Xu Zhixing saw the unanimous distinction on the test paper and couldn't think of a reason to suppress the test, but he would not be willing to let Liang Cai pass with distinction.
How can there be any peerless genius in the world? It's just that these people like to flatter themselves in order to seek refuge in the saints. He must not let the Holy One be deceived!
However, after reading the policy statement, Xu Zhixing had to admit that he was indeed impressed by Liang Cai, but the more he was like this, the more dissatisfied he became.
Like picking a bone in an egg, Xu Zhixing even picked up on the neat calligraphy of the test paper.
But I have to admit that there is really no big mistake that would cause him to be demoted.
Xu Zhixing was even more determined to find out what was wrong. Finally, his hard work paid off.
Xu Zhixing's eyes lit up, and then he said angrily, "It's so arrogant! It's inappropriate!"
After saying this, Xu Zhixing wrote and marked the third grade on the test paper like a shrewd person who discovered the mistake.
As expected, Xu Zhixing's words and actions caught the eyes of all the examiners, and he was content to enjoy the superiority of being sober while everyone else was drunk.
Liu Yuan sighed in his heart when he saw that the person who was causing trouble was indeed Xu Zhixing. Relying on the influence of his late father, Mr. Xu Ge, he took the position of bachelor. I thought he was quite satisfactory.
But now it seems that this move may stop there.
"Mr. Xu, are you sure? Do you want to take another look?" the well-intentioned official said.
Xu Zhixing put down his pen with a cold snort, "This is my duty, and I won't dare to slack off."
