The current situation is that they, the examiners, not only did not read the examination papers, but also the examination papers that Emperor Qianxi designated as the number one scholar were not reviewed by them. How could this be the purpose?
After seeing the reactions of the people around him, Yang He finally took the risk of being disrespectful and chose to stand up and questioned, "Your Majesty, as examiners, I have not reviewed the test papers of the candidates, and even your Majesty has appointed Is it too one-sided to hastily draw up the purpose without even reviewing the examination paper for the No. 1 Scholar?"
Although Yang He raised questions, his tone and attitude were extremely respectful, and there was no hint of rebuttal. He was just standing up to raise the doubts shared by everyone present.
Although Yang He's words were reasonable, the person on the imperial chair was Emperor Qianxi, the leader of the Qian Dynasty. Yang He's question in public was not only a provocation to him, but also a question to him, which inevitably aroused Emperor Qianxi's displeasure.
Emperor Qianxi glanced at him and said in a deep voice, "Huh? What, Minister of Rites, do you think the number one scholar in my imperial code is illegal?"
Perhaps sensing the displeasure of the person on the throne, Yang He hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, I would never dare, I just..."
But before Yang He could finish speaking, he was stopped by Emperor Qianxi.
Emperor Qianxi looked around, taking in the expressions of the people below, and then said, "Okay, I know what you are thinking. You just think that my move is too childish."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked and all bowed their heads in silence, not daring to show any dissatisfaction.
Emperor Qianxi snorted, calmly showing off his anger, and looked at the people in front of him and said, "Xiao Lizi, pass the test paper to them."
"Yes, Master."
Xiao Lizi moved upon hearing the sound, took down the test paper from Ling Yun on the imperial table, and then asked the ministers to circulate it one by one.
By the way, the ministers below were originally disdainful, thinking about what kind of articles a brat under the age of seventeen could write.
They were just articles that seemed to have gorgeous words but no depth. Perhaps that was what touched Emperor Qianxi's heart, and he took the opportunity to achieve success in one step.
As a result, they felt that Ling Yun was just an opportunistic villain.
But when they saw Ling Yun's article, they were speechless for a moment and could not say a word to refute.
The previous policy discussion is not without gorgeous rhetoric, which shows the style of everyone. The profound meaning of the article is even more comprehensive. All the contents that the test paper questions want to examine are crushed and then integrated, and the charm and style are used vividly.
It has to be said that Ling Yun's article alone has convinced the ministers who just had objections. They nodded in praise and looked at him involuntarily.
When it comes to writing articles, they have reached a state of perfection, and seeing the final poems is even more refreshing for them.
"Yan Yun is ashamed and his ministers hate him. When will he be destroyed..."
They couldn't believe the content of this poem. It was actually a poem written by a boy under the age of seventeen. The various emotions expressed in the poem were full of loyalty and patriotism.
This poem makes people feel as if they have walked into the messy battlefield and seen the brave general, wielding his sword to kill the enemy, fighting with passion. It is not only a figure killing the enemy, but also a heart. A sincere heart.
This also contains a kind of determination and courage to regain the rivers and mountains and avenge shame.
Since the loss of the sixteen states of Yanyun, there have been continuous foreign invasions, and they have been forced to pay compensation and seek peace... These are the shame of the Daqian Dynasty, and even more the shame of the people of the Daqian Dynasty.
Perhaps, the following articles are comparable to this one, but there is absolutely no poem that can compare with it.
Even they would never be able to write such poems and poems that are full of heroic spirit and full of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
Seeing the changing expressions of the ministers below, Emperor Qianxi sneered and said meaningfully, "Do you still have any objections?"
"Your Majesty is wise, and I am convinced that Ling Yun is the number one scholar in this subject, and he truly deserves it..."
To say that at the beginning, the ministers below all had expressions of disdain, but now they are convinced. I have to say that the ministers who can stand here are all excellent people. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are all-rounded and exquisite, but If there is any slight disturbance, they will immediately turn the ship around.
Everything that happened in the Jinluan Palace made Ling Yun feel very unreal. Although he felt that his articles were good and his poems were acceptable, he might be able to compete for the top spot.
What he didn't expect was that as soon as the test papers were collected and before they could leave, he was inexplicably selected as the number one scholar by Emperor Qianxi.
This kind of heavenly joy suddenly shocked him with electricity, which took him a cup of tea before he could recover.
If Ling Yun is indeed lucky, he has already become the top scholar in this subject before the imperial examination is over.
But for other candidates, especially those with top rankings in the general examination, this move will undoubtedly devastate them.
I have just finished writing the topic and haven’t had time to be happy, or I have just been complacent about my article and feel that I will definitely reach the top. However, before I have time to express my feelings, I just missed the top prize.
Emperor Qianxi directly appointed the top candidate in this subject in front of all the candidates, and without reviewing other candidates' test papers. Even if the ministers below had no objections, it would definitely cause dissatisfaction among many candidates.
If you were anyone else, you would have this idea. Why would you decide on the number one pick without reading their article?
This situation has never happened before in the Daqian Dynasty, and the candidates have begun to speculate in their hearts whether Ling Yun has any relationship with Emperor Qianxi, or whether there is an inside story.
Otherwise, why did Emperor Qianxi read his article alone, and because of this reading, he decisively decided to be the number one scholar in this subject, without leaving them even the slightest chance?
Had it not been for the fact that they were in the Jinluan Palace and were warned repeatedly by the eunuch when they entered the palace to learn etiquette, they would never have remained motionless or silent.
Even though they didn't speak, at this moment, they, especially the candidates sitting in the front row, all looked angry, looking at Ling Yun with particularly unkind eyes, as if they were about to shoot out sparks.
But when Ling Yun's answer was announced, they all lost their voices. The reason was that they were not as good as him and could not write articles like his, nor poems like his.
After all, Ling Yun's No. 1 Scholar was well deserved. Regardless of whether Emperor Qianxi appointed him on the spot or not, as long as his test paper arrived on Emperor Qianxi's desk, there would be no one else but him.
When he knelt down to thank him, until he left the Jinluan Palace, he felt that his whole body was in an indescribable and unexplainable sense of uncertainty.
In his opinion, the so-called No. 1 pick came so unexpectedly that he was not mentally prepared at all. One moment he was answering questions hastily and uneasily, and the next moment he was voted the No. 1 pick on the spot.