Lu Xuan looked at everyone present, picked up the wine bottle and said loudly: "Today is a good day for the Five Classics Hall. We have selected the talents of the Five Classics Hall headed by ten of you. Congratulations to you, and congratulations to all gentlemen for their hard work. Full of praise. Drink this cup, please!”
"King Wu please!"
Everyone toasted with wine bottles.
The scholars drank wine and sat upright, very nervous. Among these ten scholars, apart from Zhuge Liang and Lu Xuan talking in person, Bu Zhi and Xu Sheng had close contact with Lu Xuan for the first time.
Lu Xuan put down the wine bottle and said: "Today, the road from the Five Classics Hall to Prince Wu's Mansion was full of people and the people cheered. This scene reminded me of the scene in the past when the Five Classics Hall was just established."
"At that time, the Five Classics Institute had just been established, and the first batch of three hundred scholars from poor families were selected."
"But in the school, there are countless officials from wealthy families who despise the Five Classics Hall and look down on the scholars in the Five Classics Hall. Three years have passed, and you have all grown up. You are no longer the same people you used to be. There are even countless people who want to curry favor with you. Choose you as your son-in-law."
"That's the biggest change."
Lu Xuan's voice echoed.
Expressions of emotion also appeared on the faces of famous Confucian scholars like Zheng Xuan. They were also under tremendous pressure when teaching in the Five Classics Hall, because many scholars criticized them, saying that they were flattering Lu Xuan and that they were not doing their job properly.
Now, the name is corrected.
No one dares to say how bad the Five Classics Museum is anymore.
The expressions of people like Zhuge Liang and Bu Zhi were faintly excited, because the Five Classics Hall has now proven itself, and this is a huge change.
Lu Xuan continued: "All of you have proven yourselves through your diligent study at the Five Classics Hall. However, does the big family really recognize your abilities if they want to choose you as their son-in-law?"
"I see that this is not the case."
"Actually, I think that with the current foundation, you will have a better future."
"So next, you have to continue to prove yourself, work more steadfastly, prove your abilities, prove that the gentlemen of the Five Classics Hall have trained you correctly, and also prove that my vision is correct."
Zhuge Liang looked solemn and took the lead in saying: "I will definitely live up to King Wu's high expectations."
"I will definitely live up to King Wu's high expectations."
Bu Zhi, Xu Sheng and other scholars spoke one after another.
Lu Xuan was very satisfied with the energy of the ten people, nodded, and continued: "I approve the assessment of the Five Classics Hall. I also believe that you must be talented people."
"Especially the top three Zhuge Liang, Bu Zhi and Xu Sheng, I have high hopes for you. Because you three are the best among this group of scholars, you represent the highest level of scholars in the Five Classics Hall."
"So, if you look at the current Wu State, what thoughts and suggestions do you have, or what do you think the current Wu State is not doing well, feel free to speak freely."
"The king wants to hear your opinions."
"You three will speak on your own, not in order of ranking. Who wants to come first?"
There was more expectation in Lu Xuan's eyes.
This was something he had thought about for a long time, and he would definitely need to make some inquiries. According to the palace examinations of later generations, Lu Xuan should have set up a test paper and let Zhuge Liang, Bu Zhi, Xu Sheng and others take the final assessment, and Lu Xuan would then be judged based on the answer sheets.
It's just too complicated.
Nowadays, there are not many scholars in the Five Classics Hall, and there is a big wave of chaos. The people Lu Xuan remembers who can leave their names in history have a higher probability of becoming talented. Those who are truly left out of history are, after all, a minority.
Lu Xuan did not choose the palace examination, but chose the simplest method of asking the top three.
This is also the honor that the three of them deserve.
Pairs of eyes fell on the faces of Zhuge Liang, Bu Zhi and Xu Sheng. Most of the other seven people behind them were a little lucky, because Lu Xuan's inquiry seemed simple, but in fact it was not easy.
Zheng Xuan's eyes became even more expectant.
He knew Zhuge Liang's strategy, so he expected Zhuge Liang to make a surprise move.
"King Wu, Zhuge Liang has something to say."
Without any hesitation, Zhuge Liang stood up first and saluted Lu Xuan in a neither humble nor overbearing manner.
Lu Xuan said: "I am all ears."
Zhuge Liang was calm and composed, and said seriously: "During my studies, I learned about the situation in Wu State in detail, and I believe that Wu State's top priority is not government administration, farming, or the preparation of troops."
"Looking at Jin, Qin and Wu, in terms of official governance, agricultural promotion, and strong soldiers and horses, Wu is the best among the three countries."
"Wu's wealth and power are recognized by the world."
Zhuge Liang's unhurried analysis seemed very patient.
Lu Xuan became curious and asked: "In that case, what does Kong Ming think is the most urgent priority for the Wu Kingdom?"
Bu Zhi and Xu Sheng also looked over.
One by one, the scholars' eyes fell on Zhuge Liang.
Zhang Zhao was also sizing up Zhuge Liang.
He had some impressions of Zhuge Liang, the brother Lu Xuan arranged for Zhuge Jin to bring back. He heard that Lu Xuan wanted to use Zhuge Liang, but Zhuge Liang refused and took the initiative to ask to study at the Five Classics Hall.
The famous Confucian scholars from the Five Classics Hall also followed and looked over.
Zhuge Liang had great respect for the famous Confucian scholars in the Five Classics Hall, and all of them studied under these Confucian disciples. Although he did not formally become a disciple like Zheng Xuan, all the famous Confucian scholars in the Five Classics Hall regarded Zhuge Liang as his disciple.
Now that the disciples had to explain their strategies in front of Lu Xuan, naturally all of them were concerned.
Everyone is paying attention and their eyes are eager.
Zhuge Liang's expression remained normal, without any panic, and he said calmly: "I believe that Wu's top priority is to move the capital to stabilize the south, lay the foundation for the Northern Expedition, and ensure that it can unify the world in the future."
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There was astonishment in the hall.
The scholars in the Five Classics Hall were shocked. Although they all sat quietly, their expressions were extremely horrified.
Zhuge Liang's words can be called bold.
Many great scholars from the Five Classics Hall also looked over and were shocked. They did not expect Zhuge Liang to come up with such a strategy as moving the capital, which caught people off guard.
Zhang Zhao's eyes sparkled.
The way he looked at Zhuge Liang gave him a different impression. Although this young man is handsome and approachable, he makes shocking remarks when he opens his mouth. Moving the capital is a big deal that will definitely spark discussions among countless people and easily lead to controversy.
Zhang Zhao was a little curious, how would Zhuge Liang explain the reasons for moving the capital?
The gaze he stared at Zhuge Liang became more and more intense.
Lu Xuan was pleasantly surprised.
Zhuge Liang's words can be said to be unremarkable. In fact, this is a very important topic, but I have never considered it before.
Lu Xuan admired in his heart and said with a smile: "Kong Ming said that the top priority is to move the capital, why should we move the capital?"
