Imperial City.
Imperial College.
The Shangguan of the Imperial College is called "Jijiu".
From the third rank, the Imperial Academy is responsible for offering wine, being responsible for the affairs, and is in charge of the government orders of the Confucian teachings of the country. There are six schools: the first is the Imperial Academy, the second is the Taixue, the third is the Four Schools, the fourth is the study of laws, and the fifth is the study of calligraphy. The sixth day is arithmetic. In the two equinox months of spring and autumn, Shangding Shi laid a memorial ceremony for the late sage Confucius Xuanfu, accompanied by his late master Yan Hui, and seventy-two disciples and twenty-two sages of the late Confucianism.
Zhu Wen, who is serving as a wine minister in the Imperial College, has been feeling quite irritable recently.
More than ten years ago, when the Queen came to the throne, she appointed him to serve as the imperial minister. The Queen's purpose was to let him improve the imperial examination system and select talents for the country.
Now more than ten years have passed, and he has made no achievements in the imperial examination!
The ills left over from the previous dynasty still exist.
For example, many imperial examination candidates like to go through the back door and visit the great scholars of the day in advance, and these great scholars are often the examiners of the imperial examination...
This is actually a kind of cheating!
Especially in recent years, this trend has become more and more intense. The talents selected through the imperial examination are not as good as each year. The Queen has reprimanded Zhu Wen many times for this.
"Eh!"
Zhu Wen sat dumbly on duty, rubbing his eyebrows with his hands:
"But what can I do? After more than ten years of hard work, I still can't get rid of these stubborn diseases. I believe His Majesty must be very disappointed in me!"
At this time, a clerk knocked on the door.
Winter winter winter.
Zhu Wen hurriedly sat up straight and ordered: "Come in!"
A small official pushed the door open and came in. After seeing the ceremony, he said: "The Taiwei sent someone to invite you. Please come out of the city."
"Lieutenant?" Zhu Wen was stunned for a moment, looking a little surprised. He called "Su Xian" by his name and asked, "Su Xian and our Imperial College have always been in trouble. Why is he looking for me?"
"I don't know," the clerk replied.
Zhu Wen was already upset and angry, but when he saw the official's expression that he was hesitant to speak, he glared slightly: "Just say what you want to say, you are my confidant, and besides, there are only two of us here, what are you afraid of? "
The clerk let go of his courage, took a step forward, and lowered his voice: "Sir, after all, the Taiwei is a high-ranking official, and he is also a popular person next to Your Majesty. I'm afraid you can address the Taiwei by his first name..."
"Of course I won't call him by his first name in front of outsiders." Zhu Wen looked impatient.
Thinking that this person was his confidant, after thinking for a while, he calmed down and explained:
"When Her Majesty the Queen came to the throne, she made it clear that all officials in the imperial court must be from the imperial examination!"
"Then Su Xian... huh, Taiwei, although he is a high-ranking official and is a popular person in front of Her Majesty the Queen, he did not pass the imperial examination selection."
"To say he is uneducated and unskilled is to flatter him."
"This is nothing more than a loud slap on my old face."
"..."
After hearing this, the junior official thought about it secretly and bowed to Zhu Wen: "I understand what you mean, I understand. I will go and reject the people sent by the Taiwei."
"Well, go ahead." Zhu Wen nodded.
The clerk turned around and left without any hesitation.
But at this moment, Zhu Wen suddenly remembered that Su Xian was preparing for "Princess Lanling to recruit a son-in-law", and the next thing to be held was a literary test.
Su Xian sent someone to invite him at this time, it must be for the literary test!
After all, although Zhu Wen accomplished nothing in the imperial examination, he was at least an "expert" in this field.
He couldn't help but think that if the literary test was postponed again because of his absence, Su Xian would definitely blame him if the Queen blamed him!
hiss……
Zhu Wen couldn't help but take a breath of air and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Wait a minute!"
The clerk had just walked out of the house, and when he heard this, he immediately turned around and returned.
"As the saying goes, a high-ranking official can kill someone. Well, Su Xian is a first-rank official after all. Since he sent someone to invite me, I...if I don't go, it would really be unreasonable."
Zhu Wen shook his head and stood up from his seat.
The little official did not dare to show any abnormality, lowered his head and complimented: "What you said is true!"
"Hmph! Even if he is a prince of the court and is favored by Her Majesty the Queen, he is still inferior to me in the imperial examination!"
With a look of pride and confidence, Zhu Wen strode out of the check-in room without forgetting to brag:
"Let's go. I'm going out of the city right now. I want Su Xian to take a good look at him. He can't do this literary test without me!"
"..."
Sure enough, Zhu Wen took people out of the city.
All the way to the literary camp outside the city.
In his heart, he thought that he was here to "give advice on Su Xian's work", so he was arrogant and walked with great energy.
But when he came to the gate of Wencai Camp, Su Xian did not go out to greet him... This made Zhu Wen very angry.
At the same time, he also cursed secretly in his heart:
"What kind of lieutenant, you are so ignorant of etiquette? Although your rank is higher than mine, you are the one asking me for help now! How dare you be so trusting..."
Although Zhu Wen was dissatisfied, he came and entered the camp anyway to see what Su Xian said.
However, when he entered the camp, instead of seeing Su Xian, he was even dragged to a "job" - he guessed right, Su Xian invited him here for the literary test.
Literary examinations must involve examinations.
Or rather... the imperial examination.
When it comes to imperial examinations, Zhu Wen dared to be ranked second, but no one in the entire Liang Dynasty dared to be ranked first!
Zhu Wen was content with his arrival and was ready to express his "top-level understanding" of the imperial examination so that these people would admire him.
But before he could speak, Zhu Wen's expression suddenly changed, he pointed at the examination paper on the table and asked:
"What...what is this?!"
"Master Huijijiu, these are test papers, but they are not official. According to the Taiwei, these are 'mock test papers.'" Someone next to him replied.
Zhu Wen suddenly looked excited and smiled, as if he had seen a stunning beauty. He held up a test paper in both hands, pointed to the top of the paper and asked:
"Of course I know this is an examination paper. What I'm asking is, where is the beginning of the paper...why is there a small note? Why is that?"
"Oh, it turns out that this is what Lord Jijiu asked. The purpose of this little piece of paper is very simple, just to hide the candidate's name and place of origin." Someone else replied.
"I see……"
Zhu Wen grinned from the corner of his mouth to his ears. He held the examination paper in both hands and turned it over, his face glowing red, as if he had found the "good recipe" that he had been searching for for more than ten years!
As the Imperial Academy's liberator and in charge of imperial examination matters, he naturally understands the role of this "Lake Name Law"——
Since the examiners cannot see the candidates' names and places of origin, they cannot collude in cheating. This will greatly improve the fairness of the imperial examination and select truly outstanding talents for the imperial court!
"Hahahahaha..."
Zhu Wen looked up to the sky and laughed wildly.
It’s not easy!
He had been worrying about the imperial examination system for more than ten years, and now he finally found a way to improve the imperial examination system. He couldn't suppress his inner excitement at all.
"Master Jijiu, what's wrong with you?" Everyone else was startled.
"It's okay, I'm okay." Zhu Wen said with a smile. He put down the exam paper, grabbed the man's shoulders with both hands, and asked urgently:
"Tell me quickly, who came up with the method of naming the lake? I can't wait to see such a genius. I will enter the palace soon and ask for a reward for this genius!"
"Master Jijiu, please calm down first..."
"No, I can't calm down. Please tell me quickly who is that genius? Take me to see you quickly! Such a fantastic idea is beyond my reach. I am willing to give up my seat at the Imperial Academy's wine ceremony!"
"Master Jijiu, the captain is busy, I'm afraid I don't have time..."
"What did you say? Lieutenant?!"
The extremely excited smile on Zhu Wen's face froze for an instant, and then slowly disappeared.
He grabbed the man's collar and asked loudly: "What did you just say? The genius who came up with the 'method of naming the lake', could it be Su..."
When Zhu Wen said this, he suddenly paused, let go of the man's collar, waved his hand and gave himself a mouthful.
There was a snapping sound.
Everyone was puzzled, especially Zhu Wen's junior staff, whose eyes almost popped out of their sockets... Could the Lord be crazy? Actually slap yourself?
Zhu Wen ignored everyone's reactions and changed his words and continued to ask:
"You just said that the genius who came up with the 'Lake Name Method' was... Taiwei??!"
"Yes, it's the captain's whimsical idea." The man nodded doubtfully.
"This..." Zhu Wen's expression suddenly became complicated. He couldn't believe that the imperial examination problem that had troubled him for more than ten years was actually easily solved by Su Xian?
Before leaving the city, he once praised Haikou, saying that although Su Xian was powerful, he was far inferior to him in the imperial examination.
This time out of the city, he must give Su Xian a "boost" and let Su Xian know who is the "expert" in the imperial examination.
However, God's will plays a trick on people.
The problem that had troubled him for more than ten years was easily solved by Su Xian's "Lake Name Method"...
Zhu Wen's whole face was burning.
Qi and blood surged up, turning red.
I feel ashamed inside.
"Sir, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" The clerk came forward with a concerned expression on his face.
"I'm fine," Zhu Wen said casually.
"But your entire face is so red, it's really scary. How about I ask the imperial doctor?"
"No need!" Zhu Wen then realized that his whole face was red, but now that the matter was over, he could only pretend to be fine and said with a smile:
"The weather is a bit hot today, hahaha. You continue to work while I go outside to get some fresh air."
"Sir, wait for me."
The clerk hurriedly followed behind.
In fact, the clerk felt embarrassed. Before leaving the city, he not only knew that Zhu Wen dared to call "Su Xian" by his first name, but also knew that Zhu Wen once said that Su Xian was "ignorant and incompetent."
But just now, Zhu Wen was so excited. He praised the person who came up with the "method of naming the lake" as a genius, and even gave up his place in the Imperial Academy to offer wine.
Who would have known that the "genius" in Zhu Wen's words was also the "ignorant and incompetent" captain he once said...
This is embarrassing.
After Zhu Wen and the clerk left, the remaining people in the room couldn't help but look at each other.
They remember clearly that when Zhu Wen first entered the camp, he seemed dissatisfied with everything, looking "old-fashioned" and "loving to be a teacher".
But now, especially after learning that the method of naming the lake was invented by the Taiwei, for some reason, Zhu Wen seemed to be a different person.
This thing is really weird!
…
royal palace.
Miyagi.
Royal study room.
Qian Zhongshu was full of energy and energy. He straightened his back and stood in front of the imperial study room, waiting for the Queen's summons.
Today is the sixth day after the martial arts test.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the reason why Su Xian has been reluctant to hold the literary test is to delay time!
This is why Qian Zhongshu came.
He will state the pros and cons in front of the Queen, and show her affection and courtesy, making the Queen clearly aware of Su Xian's sinister intention of "delaying time".
Then let the queen come forward to reprimand Su Xian.
It would be better if there was a little punishment.
"Your Majesty has an edict to send Qian Zhongshu to see you!" Suddenly, a young eunuch walked out of the imperial study and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Old minister accepts the order!"
Qian Zhongshu's spirit was shaken and he walked towards the imperial study room with firm steps.
There was a meaningful smile on his lips, and he smiled proudly in his heart: "Su Xian, Su Xian, when I see Her Majesty the Queen, let's see how you still delay time!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked to the door, several people came out of the study, describing themselves as embarrassed, and the Queen's angry voice could be faintly heard from inside: "...Get out!"
Qian Zhongshu immediately thumped.
Looking closely, those embarrassed people were actually the prime ministers of the dynasty.
The Queen is angry at the Prime Minister?
This is incredible.
Qian Zhongshu immediately wanted to turn around and leave, but it was better not to touch the Queen's bad luck.
However, the Queen had just announced his audience, and he could not go in until he went in... Just as he was frowning, he saw the embarrassed prime ministers all giving him "wish for it" looks.
Qian Zhongshu's heart skipped a beat again.
But he had no choice but to bite the bullet and enter the imperial study room...
After performing the courtesy of a monarch and her ministers, the queen's face softened a little. She looked at Qian Zhongshu and said, "You are also the prime minister. Please tell me your opinion on this matter."
"Your Majesty, veteran...what can I ask you?" Qian Zhongshu was worried and had already lost half of his energy.
The Queen waved to Nangong Wan'er who was next to her. Nangong Wan'er understood and immediately started to explain to Qian Zhongshu... It turned out that the Queen was worried about the imperial examination.
Since she ascended the throne, she has attached unprecedented importance to the imperial examination.
However, after so many years, there has been no fundamental change in the imperial examination system. Scandals such as cheating continue, and the talents selected are not getting better year by year.
The Queen was very dissatisfied with this!
He got angry just now because of this matter.
After Qian Zhongshu listened to Nangong Wan'er's story, his head suddenly got bigger. Since so many prime ministers couldn't solve this kind of problem, he naturally had nothing to do.
But when the Queen asked a question, he had to answer.
After hesitating for a long time, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial examination is of great importance. Improving the imperial examination will not happen overnight. Please give your Majesty a clear warning."
The Queen was not angry at all. She seemed to have expected such a result. She rubbed her brows and asked, "Tell me, why did Qian Zhongshu come to see me?"
Qian Zhongshu was shocked. He put aside all distracting thoughts and took a step forward:
"Your Majesty, the reason why I came to the palace today to meet the Holy Spirit is to recruit a son-in-law for Princess Lanling!"
"Well..." The queen's hand that was rubbing the center of her brow had already been put down, but after hearing this, she continued to knead it, sighed slightly, and ordered: "Say it."
