Liu Chengyou became more interested and glanced at Zhang Ji: "Practical questions are set by the emperor himself in order to identify scholars' practicality and thinking ability. Do you dare to object?"
Hearing this question, Zhang Jie also replied: "The imperial court has a system of observing the administration. If after the administration is over and when officials are appointed, they will be assessed by practical examination questions, then the good and the bad can also be distinguished. We have nothing to say!"
"Haha!" Liu Chengyou curled his lips and retorted: "The practical exams are all the most superficial and basic questions. As long as you have knowledge, read more laws, and read more official documents, you will always gain something, and the court has no requirements. All scholars must answer perfectly.
Furthermore, you can obtain the qualifications for the college entrance examination, gain fame in the local area, and be exposed to some current affairs. Does it mean that to observe politics, you can only go to Tokyo, complete the examination, and release the results, and then the arrangements at the court can begin?
Do you know why the emperor specially added practical examination questions? He was afraid that some scholars would only study hard and not know more about the world outside the book. If the knowledge is shallow, no matter how many books they read, they will still be just nerds!
Since the imperial court has increased its practical work, all the scholars in the world, even if it is to become an official, should learn more about it and understand it!"
Liu Chengyou's tone when he spoke was a bit harsh, and Zhang Jie was a little frightened. But after thinking about it carefully, he still looked thoughtful, although he still looked unconvinced.
Looking at Liu Chengyou, his surprised look gradually disappeared, and he said with a little doubt in his eyes: "May I ask my brother, why do you know so much about the test questions and His Majesty's considerations?"
"What do you think?" Zhang Ji choked with one sentence.
After the description was extended, Liu Chengyou said a little casually: "I am also a scholar of Jinke!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jie immediately shook his head.
Liu Chengyou said: "Why, it doesn't look like it?"
"It doesn't look like it?" Zhang Ji shook his head and said in a thoughtful tone: "Brother Guan, I have an extraordinary talent. I think I came from a noble family, but I am definitely not a scholar! Now that the exam is over, I'm a scholar, so I'm so nervous. The release of the list is definitely not like Xiongtai, accompanied by beautiful women, leisurely and free!"
"That's because I'm sure to win the undergraduate degree!" Liu Chengyou raised his head slightly and his tone was extremely firm.
With his brows slightly furrowed, Zhang Jie said, "Why are you so confident, brother?"
Liu Chengyou's smile became even brighter: "I know about the Gongju, the Minister of Rites, He Ninghe, and I have a close relationship with my family. We also have a close relationship with Zhao Gong, the envoy of Xuanzong. It’s not a problem to become a Jinshi!”
After listening to what he said, Zhang Ji also laughed, and his expression became more and more relaxed: "Brother, we are just joking, how can we be so arrogant? In this scientific examination, Milu Teng Feng was implemented, which almost eliminated favoritism and malpractice. Furthermore, you and I met by chance. , Xiongtai is suing me for this, are you not afraid that I will report it to the government? That’s why, this is just Xiongtai’s joke!”
Seeing what he was deducing, Liu Chengyou became more and more interested, and his expression suddenly turned cold: "You are still too young! The system of Milu Tengfeng is good, but it also needs people to implement it. As for the rest, it depends on my family. The power in Tokyo is enough to cover the sky with one hand. If you want to report me, I can guarantee that you will not get out of Shangxianfang. Even if you get to Kaifeng Mansion, you will be imprisoned..."
The gaze released from those eyes was as sharp as a knife. Zhang Ji couldn't tell the truth from the lie for a moment, and couldn't help but swallow. But after thinking about it, he still shook his head.
"What, you don't believe it?" Liu Chengyou turned to look at Zhao Kuangyin: "Yuen Long, take him to Kaifeng Mansion Prison!"
Zhao Kuangyin also obviously saw that Liu Chengyou was teasing Zhang Ji, his face became stern in response, he turned his head and shouted: "Come here!"
The guards broke in and were waiting for orders. After hearing the order, they immediately stepped forward to lock Zhang Ji. Zhang Ji, a scholar, had almost no ability to resist. When he saw this, he was anxious and said hurriedly: "Wait a minute! Wait a minute!"
"Let him go!" Waving his hand, Liu Chengyou leaned over and looked at Zhang Ji with a smile: "Do you believe it?"
Twisting his shoulders, Zhang Ji straightened his messed up clothes, saluted Liu Chengyou, and his handsome face regained its composure, saying: "Although my eyes are shallow, my conversation, behavior, and knowledge are obviously... If you are a high-ranking scholar, it will be easy to pass the Jinshi examination, so there is no need to cheat.
Furthermore, as Xiongtai said, the family is so powerful that there is no need to participate in the scientific examination, when they can directly provide protection and become an official. And the Kaifeng Prefecture Yin Jing Fan Jinggong has always been upright, how can he accept me, an innocent person, and put me in prison? ..."
As he spoke, Zhang Ji frowned again. No matter how you analyze it, Liu Chengyou's words are full of loopholes and cannot withstand scrutiny.
"Isn't it a crime to make irresponsible remarks about the scientific examination system and criticize the emperor? Shouldn't we be punished?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Zhang Jie murmured: "I just expressed some personal opinions, talked eloquently, and speculated on the emperor's thoughts, but your Excellency..."
"You and I are different!" Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou laughed heartily a few times, and said to the left and right: "I never thought that the Jinshi Tower and the group would be so interesting. It seems that the scholars of Jinke, There are still talents!”
As he said that, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Ji again and his expression became serious: "From the way you dress, behave and talk, you are not an ordinary scholar. Especially, you seem to have some understanding of the court system and officials. You must not have a simple background!"
He didn't answer, and looked at Liu Chengyou with a bit of caution, but he was ignored.
Withdrawing his gaze, Liu Chengyou stood up and handed his hand to Da Zhou. The young lady also extended her slender hand gracefully, took Da Zhou and was about to leave. She finally said: "I hope you can go to high school! Farewell!"
Zhang Jie was stunned there, turned around and looked at the backs of Liu Chengyou and Mrs. Zhou, who were snuggling away, and couldn't help but ask: "Dare you ask me your surname, brother?"
"I think we will have a chance to meet again!" He pretended to be * and walked away leisurely under the protection of Zhao Kuangyin and others.
"Guardian, do you want to check Zhang Ji's background or read his answer sheet?" Zhang Dejun asked smartly before getting in the car.
Liu Chengyou's reaction was straightforward. He waved his hand and said: "No! If there are no accidents, this person should be on the list for the imperial examination!"
It was already getting late, and twilight was approaching. On the streets of Kaifeng, many houses were already lit with lights. They were not very bright, but from a distance, there was a hazy beauty.
In the car, Mrs. Zhou lay gently in Liu Chengyou's arms and asked curiously: "The official seems to appreciate that piece of hair?"
Gently sniffing the fragrance on the young lady's bun, Liu Chengyou shook his head and said in a cold tone: "No, I'm jealous of him!"
Da Zhou was stunned when he heard this, and he couldn't help but show some doubts on his beautiful face: "That Zhang Jie seems to be somewhat talented and has a sharp mind, but he is not worthy of your jealousy as an official... .”
The other hand wrapped around Da Zhou's waist and pressed against her body forcefully. Liu Chengyou said quietly: "I'm jealous of him. He's much prettier than me..."
Da Zhou couldn't help but be shocked, and he was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that Liu Chengyou was joking. He opened his mouth to say something, but the emperor's mouth had already kissed him, and he could only let out a few seductive moans.
In this private car ride, ambiguity is always easy to arise, and the slight vibrations while driving are even more fascinating. No matter what she did, after returning to the palace and getting off the car, Zhou Shufei's pretty face was flushed, she was charming, and she didn't care about her clothes. Tired and dusty, he was dragged to the bedroom...
The more delicate the flowers, the more they need care and nourishment.
On the second day of Liu Chengyou's trip, the Jinshi Building in Shangxianfang had its plaque changed and its name changed. The reason was simple: the emperor didn't like it. As for its owner, he was the person who sent Zhao to the palace to comfort him. Zhao Shanggiao is Zhao Yan's father, and the relationship between them is already very clear.
After a few more days, the tribute officials worked overtime to seal, mark, and evaluate, and finally the results were obtained. The official list came out, which also meant that the climax of the spring period was coming. The result was natural, and the scholars who entered the capital were sad. Mixed joy.
There are quite a lot of candidates for the scholarships this year. There are 339 people who were admitted to the top three in the Jinshi subject alone. Zhang Ji, who had an acquaintance with Liu Chengyou, was initially planned to be the first in the first class, but during the palace examination, He was selected as the third place and became the new Hwarang.