Rise From the Humble

  Chapter 353 The plan cannot keep up with the changes

  Outside the south gate of Xiyuan, the inside of the cabinet is brightly lit, as if it were daytime!

  The examination papers started at four or five o'clock in the morning, except for a short break for lunch in the middle, the rest of the time was spent on examination papers. Finally, when it was nearly Hai hour, all the test papers were evaluated according to the fifth-class symbols.

   The examination work has not been completed so far. After the examination is completed, a comprehensive review is required. The chief reading minister will act as the general core and lead all the reading officers to conduct a comprehensive review. At this time, everyone can speak on the test paper, and after the speech is finished, the chief minister of paper reading will determine the ranking of the test paper.

   Yan Song is the Chief Exam Reader, and he led the review. Basically, all the test papers are ranked according to the order of the fifth-class symbols that everyone reviews, with only one exception.

When Yan Song and Yan Shoufu made a comprehensive review of the test paper containing the words "a husband and an official governing with the feelings of the top and bottom, it is the most important thing for the country. Respect the monarchy, choose officials, classify officials, supervise officials, public rewards and punishments", and carefully looked at everyone There are six "○" and two "△" marks for the fifth-class evaluation. Yan Shoufu paused holding the test paper in his hand, and put the test paper on the table.

   "This test paper is well-written and full of literary talent. The grading is open to discussion. What's your opinion?" Yan Songyan asked after putting the test paper on the table, looking at the readers.

"Your Majesty Yan is right. This is an excellent work in the test paper. The reform of official administration mentioned in this paper is penetrating. It should be ranked in the first and second ranks." As soon as Yan Song finished speaking, an examiner praised the test paper. Absolutely.

"Um"

  Subsequently, several examiners nodded in agreement with what the first examiner said.

When Yan Song objected to the grading of this test paper, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites was a little confused at first. He didn't understand why Mr. Yan Ge suddenly praised this test paper. The content of this test paper is completely a popular choice for the champion test paper, and it must not be submitted to the imperial examination, so as to ensure that Ouyang Zhong's champion is safe, but why does Mr. Yan Ge still praise this test paper? Is your nephew Ouyang Zishi admitted to the top prize?

  The left servant of the Ministry of Rites fell into deep thinking.

"The calligraphy and literary talent of this test paper are excellent, like the jade from the east mountain and the qin from the west mountain. In practice, it is a mere formality and deviates from reality. We uphold the laws of our ancestors and govern officials with a free system, how can we change the rules in a few words."

   "However, intentions are always good. As Mr. Yan said, this text is brilliant and full of literary talent. What I thought just now is unavoidable to be critical. I would like to change my review and raise it by one level to show encouragement."

   While Zuo Shilang was deep in thought, the cabinet assistant next to him spoke.

What? He wants to adjust the test paper review from second class to first class? So now there are six "○" and one "△", this is going to enter the top two?

  Why is this happening?

   Could it be that I didn't explain clearly the content of Zhu Ping'an's test paper at the Yan Mansion banquet last night?

   Zuo Shilang began to fall into deep self-repentance.

   "Well, since that's the case, let's review it again." Yan Song Yan Ge took the picture of the board after everyone finished speaking.

  Review?

  Master Yan, what are you doing!!!

Just when the left servant of the Ministry of Rites was deeply puzzled, he suddenly saw Master Yan Songyan making a gesture as if unintentionally, pinched his hands together and put them on the test paper, took the test paper in his hand, and read it again , and then Mr. Yan Ge once again gave a "○".

  At this time, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites finally understood the good intentions of Mr. Yan Ge, and the gesture that Mr. Yan made to himself was to ask him to give "△" again when evaluating. I have to say that Mr. Yan Ge is far-sighted. How can Zhu Pingan be Hui Yuan? It's just one person, it's not so easy to be connected with Zhonghuiyuan and the champion! But if Huiyuan can't even get into the second class, it's too unreasonable! Even the emperor will be suspicious when he sees it! Give yourself a "△", and everyone else give "○", so that this test paper can be guaranteed to enter the top two.

   After reviewing, this test paper finally got seven "○" and one "△".

   After more than half an hour of statistics, the ranking of the palace examination is basically out. Of course, this is only calculated by the ministers who read the papers themselves. In the end, the emperor will review the imperial approval before the final ranking.

  Under the impartial, strict, and dedicated review and statistics by the ministers who read the papers, the first to tenth place papers of this palace examination have also been selected, and they are ready to be presented to the emperor to rank himself.

  Theoretically speaking, because the test papers are all sealed, no one knows the names and other information of the ten test papers.

  However, the first place test paper contains the words "The world is the public, the sages are unified, the destiny is upheld, and the people's feelings are the bottom.".

  Elder Yan Songyan was full of praise for this test paper.

   Uh, why use it?

  Because there is another test paper, Mr. Yan Song and Yan Ge, who are also full of praise. This test paper contains "the relationship between the husband and the officials to govern the top and bottom, which is the most important thing in the country. Respect the monarchy, select officials, assign official positions, supervise officials, and public rewards and punishments"

   But it's a pity that this test paper ranked eleventh in the final comprehensive evaluation! It's only one place short. It's a pity, otherwise it would have been submitted for a preview, and maybe there is still some hope for a No. 2 pick or something.

   It is a pity for Mr. Yan Song and Yan Ge, but there is no way, this is the result. Mr. Yan Song and Yan Ge judged the papers impartially, and he couldn't "follow" his own selfishness to list it in the top ten, right? Eleven is eleven, at least still in the top two.

   It's already late at night!

It was too late, and it was impossible to disturb Emperor Jiajing's rest at this time, so the elder Yan Songyan suppressed the idea of ​​presenting the top ten test papers at this time, and changed to enter Xiyuan early the next morning to report to Jiajing. Emperor Jin presented the top ten papers of this palace examination.

  Everything is according to plan.

  Early in the morning of the second day, Mr. Yan Songyan led the other seven ministers who read the papers and rushed to Xiyuan with the top ten papers.

  When Mr. Yan Songyan first entered the Xiyuan Gate, he happened to meet Huang Jin who led the two little Huangmen out of the palace.

   "Mr. Huang, why are you in such a hurry?"

  Yan Song saw Huang Jin and the others from a distance, stopped in his tracks, smiled, and bowed his hands to Huang Jin from a distance to say hello.

"Master Yan, you are here. Yesterday, the sage read for a whole day. I will be sent to see how your evaluation is going, Master Yan." Huang Jin led the two small yellow gates and walked over. Looking at Yan Song, they breathed a sigh of relief.

   "Oh, that's a coincidence, I'm here to deliver test papers to the Holy One." Yan Song laughed when he heard this.

   "It's clever, it's clever." Huang Jin was overjoyed.

   "Then let's go." Yan Song said, knowing that the emperor is waiting for the test paper, he naturally dare not neglect.

   "Don't be in a hurry, how dare you ask Master Yan about the test papers that he presented to the emperor this time?" Huang Jin shook his head, looking at the test papers Yan Song and the others brought.

   "According to the usual practice, the top ten papers will be judged in this palace examination." Yan Song was a little puzzled by Huang Jin's words.

   "Not enough, not enough. Add ten more." Huang Jin shook his head.

  An extra ten?

  The ministers who read the papers looked at each other, and then began to discuss in a low voice. According to the usual practice, the emperor's imperial exams are all in the top ten. Why should the imperial examination be in the top twenty?

   "Why, my lords disagree with the Holy Majesty's decision?" Huang Jin narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked softly with a half-smile.

"Don't dare to dare." The ministers who examined the examination papers shook their heads one after another, joking, could it be the king's land in the whole world, could it be the king's ministers on the shore of the land, who would dare to object to what the emperor wants to do, let alone just read ten more test papers .

  Theoretically speaking, all the papers of the palace examination should be read by the emperor, and ten copies is just a convention. Don't say that the emperor wants to read ten more copies, even if there are ten more copies.

   It's rare for His Majesty to work hard, so why not do it!

  However, Yan Song, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites, and the Cabinet Qunfu looked a little strange, maybe they were a little surprised that Emperor Jiajing suddenly made great efforts to manage state affairs, in the eyes of everyone.

  Actually, Emperor Jiajing didn’t want to make every effort to govern, it’s just that the last time he dreamed about Taizu, he felt a little guilty.

  Ten years before his accession to the throne, Emperor Jiajing still worked hard to govern and devoted himself to state affairs, and it was rare for Ming Dynasty to show signs of revival. It's just that Emperor Jiajing practiced immortality and made alchemy later. So far, he has not been in court for N years.

  Dream about Taizu, especially Taizu still looked at him and said nothing!

How could Emperor Jiajing not be guilty? He thought about showing himself well, paying more attention to state affairs, and paying more attention to the country and the country. The current palace examination happened to be a major event related to the country and the country. Emperor Jiajing thought about putting more effort into it. The previous rule was to read ten copies, but this time I read twenty copies, which is twice as hard as you! Do a good job, and next time you dream of Taizu, you can face Taizu.

  (end of this chapter)