Xu Zhixing repeatedly apologized, and Emperor Zhou Yuan scolded him before he became angry.
"Since you don't have this talent, you can go home to study, so you can suspend your duties and return home." In the end, Emperor Zhou Yuan only suspended Xu Zhixing because he cared about Xu Ge's relationship as a monarch and his ministers.
Xu Zhixing's face was as pale as earth, but he finally saved his life. Seeing Emperor Zhou Yuan's anger, he did not dare to say anything, so he could only accuse him and leave the palace.
As soon as the results of the palace examination came out, Emperor Zhou Yuan appointed the top three candidates personally, and posted a big list in the busiest market in the capital. Now there was a sea of people in front of the big list, and the market was packed.
The three people who were the top three in the palace examination also entered the palace under the leadership of the eunuch to meet the saint.
Xu Zhixing, who left the palace dejectedly, happened to meet Qi Yuan entering the palace.
When Xu Zhixing thought of the bloody scene of being scolded by Emperor Zhou Yuan, he couldn't help but glance at Qi Yuan. He blamed Qi Yuan for this debt.
Qi Yuan glanced at Xu Zhixing inexplicably and then looked away.
Tan Che knew his own strength, so he was extremely surprised when he found out that he was ranked second. After all, there were so many talents that he could not help but worry.
This year, the top two in the top three are both from humble families. Yang Qingsong was a bit embarrassed to be the legitimate son of an aristocratic family, so the three of them were unusually silent along the way.
The three people entered the palace under the leadership of the eunuchs to meet the saint. Emperor Zhou Yuan saw the three people kneeling in the palace and nodded. There were still such outstanding and intelligent people in the Zhou Dynasty. Emperor Zhou Yuan was relieved a lot and felt better. After they got better, he did not hesitate to praise and encourage the three of them.
After meeting the saint, the three of them left the palace and began to parade through the streets.
Qi Yuan was extremely handsome in his No. 1 Scholar uniform, and even Tan Che, who was second in the list, was also handsome and handsome.
"Congratulations to Qingyuan High School for being the top pick." Tan Che smiled and congratulated after riding away from the palace.
"Second place in Huai'an High School, congratulations." Qi Yuan pulled the reins and replied with a smile.
Yang Qingsong watched the two of them laughing and sighed inwardly. These two were so handsome and handsome, and highly respected by the saints. They were probably the most sought-after sons-in-law in Beijing.
Every year in the palace examination, there is no shortage of people who want to catch their son-in-law.
"Brother Yang is delighted. I wonder if Brother Yang is married?"
When Yang Qingsong came to his senses after hearing this, he never thought that Qi Yuan would talk to him. After all, the relationship between the humble family and the noble clan has not been very good in recent years.
"Brother Liang was so happy that he called me Mingfu. I'm not married yet." After Yang Qingsong finished speaking, he saw Qi Yuan smiling meaningfully.
Did he say the wrong thing?
"It just so happens that Mingfu and Huai'an are not married yet, so the flowers will be picked up soon." Qi Yuan finished speaking, pulled the reins, and walked in front of the two of them.
"Qingyuan is remembering my grudge. Thank you brother Mingfu for helping me block it for a while." Tan Che smiled helplessly and looked at Yang Qingsong sympathetically and said.
Yang Qingsong smiled and said nothing happened, "The two of us will go slowly, Qingyuan alone can block all the flowers."
Yang Qingsong grew up in the capital, so he naturally knew the enthusiasm of those women when the top three were parading in the street. The long street must have been surrounded at this time, and it was impossible to leave them alone.
"Best brother Mingfu." Tan Che looked at Qi Yuan who was surrounded with a suppressed smile.
Yang Qingsong also smiled and said, "We'd better catch up quickly, otherwise it'll be us when Brother Qingyuan leaves Changjie."
"That makes sense." Tan Che smiled unkindly and followed Qi Yuan.
"The second-ranked candidate and the third-highest-ranking lady are also here."
"They are all talented people!"
There were all kinds of compliments in the crowd. Qi Yuan had been surrounded by a lot of flowers, and he was used to seeing those admiring eyes on him.
The flowers and branches were thrown to Qi Yuan, but Tan Che and Yang Qingsong felt much more relaxed.
"Qingyuan is unparalleled in talent, we are not as good as us." Tan Che, who had rarely seen Qi Yuan looking so embarrassed, looked at Qi Yuan and said with a smile.
Yang Qingsong laughed along with Tan Che. The three of them were all young talents. This smile made the parade even slower.
It wasn't until the sun set that the three of them finished swimming and rushed to the Qionglin Banquet.
The three of them wore hairpins and went to the banquet, and their relationship became a little closer because of the street parade. This left everyone at the banquet a little confused.
"I heard that Qingyuan policy talks also mentioned the coast. I wonder if I can ask for advice?" Yang Qingsong had heard about Qi Yuan's talent a long time ago, and he was even more curious when he heard that Qi Yuan also talked about the coast.
Qi Yuan held the wine glass, "Mingfu is polite, but thinking about the large number of ships traveling along the coast and the envoys coming and going, he thought that maybe he could increase tax revenue and set up a customs tax for management."
Yang Qingsong's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Customs tax? Qingyuan might as well discuss it in detail."
Qi Yuan nodded, and the three of them gathered together to talk about official supervision from coastal customs duties, and Yang Qingsong was even more inspired to explain his thoughts on coastal defense.
Even Qi Yuan had to admire Yang Qingsong as a rare talent who had such foresight.
The three of them chatted at the Qionglin banquet, and until the end of the banquet, Yang Qingsong was still a little unfinished.
After this conversation, he really realized that the two of them were truly outstanding in talent, and he even more understood that he had a lot of luck in winning the third prize.
Emperor Zhou Yuan obviously had the idea of setting a coastal customs tax, and his idea was considered to be in line with the coastal issue, and this was how he caught the eye of the Holy Emperor.
"I have benefited a lot from asking for advice today, and it is rare to have a good friend. Why don't I host you two someday, and then we can have a drink and have a good time." After drinking the wine, Yang Qingsong turned red and was supported by his own servant. He did not forget to look at Qi Qi. Invite from afar.
"Let's meet again another day." Qi Yuan nodded and replied while supporting Tan Che, who was also drunk.
"Master, slow down." The boy helped Yang Qingsong get into the carriage, and then Qi Yuan helped Tan Che walk to the inn.
Now that the city gate is closed, they can only stay in the inn for one night.
As soon as the imperial examination list was released, it was no surprise that the top two candidates fell on the two of them. This result made the dignitaries in the capital begin to re-evaluate the value of the two.
Liang Cai had already married a wife, and his wife was not allowed to leave the court. It was impossible for those powerful men to let their legitimate daughters be concubines, but it was not impossible for their concubines to be concubines.
Moreover, Tan Che, who is second on the list, is not married yet, and marriage is also a common method used by these people.
As for Tanhua Lang Yang Qingsong, as the legitimate son of the Duke's Mansion, he now has a bright future and is a high-ranking member of a well-known family, so the marriage is a matter of great importance.
Early the next morning, the three of them went into the palace to meet the Holy Spirit and wait for Emperor Zhou Yuan to confer official status.
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Liang, the number one scholar, has both ability and political integrity, and outstanding talent. He will be selected as the editor of the Hanlin Academy and given a palace.
Tan Che, who was second on the list, and Yang Qingsong, who was the most popular scholar, were selected as editors of the Hanlin Academy and were given a hundred taels of gold. "
Grand Manager Suning announced the imperial edict, and Qi Yuan and the other three knelt in the hall to accept the edict and express gratitude.
However, this imperial edict is simply a clear favor. As the legitimate son of the Duke's Mansion, Yang Qingsong naturally has no shortage of money.
The hundred taels of gold were obviously given to Tan Che, who was second in the list, to buy a house. He was given a mansion right after he won the top prize. Liang had only set a precedent in the Zhou Dynasty.
The editor of the Hanlin Academy was only a sixth-rank official, but Emperor Zhou Yuan directly gave him a residence. This was to make Liang Cai a close minister.
Liang Cai and Tan Che both live in the suburbs of Beijing. Now that Emperor Zhou Yuan has given the mansion a reward of silver, it is indeed convenient to summon them.
