Early the next morning, several great scholars who were marking the scientific examinations came to the outside of the emperor's palace.
After the chamberlain reported the matter, the emperor invited several people into the Yangxin Hall.
The scholar presented the sealed list and handed it to the emperor for review. The emperor was helped to stand up, leaning on a pillow, and took the list. When he saw it, he was stunned and looked at the three of them in surprise, "They are all the same?"
The three great scholars raised their hands and said yes.
One of the highly respected Confucian scholars said: "The two papers of Zhou Xiaogong, the protector of the country, and the Su family's eldest son, the governor of Jiangzhou, have their own merits, but they are both brilliant and have their own unique insights. They are both very good."
A rare and amazing work. I and the other three discussed it for three full days, and it was really difficult to distinguish between them. In the end, they came to a common result, that they are equally famous."
The emperor nodded, "Have you brought their papers?"
"Bring it here." A great scholar handed over three papers.
The emperor asked: "Why three copies?"
"There is another person who is a descendant of the Duke of Chengguo's family, named Lu Fengyan. Compared with the two of them, he is slightly inferior to the other two, ranking second." A great scholar said: "I and the other three will simply give his
Bring the file for your Majesty’s inspection.”
The emperor nodded, took the three people's papers, and first read Lu Fengyan's paper. After reading it, he nodded repeatedly and commented, "Not bad, very talented and learned, rare."
Then, he put down Lu Fengyan's paper and read Su Xingze's paper. After reading it, he said three good words in succession while stroking his hands.
Then he took Su Xingze's paper and read it for a long time before putting it down. Finally he looked at Zhou Gu's paper. After reading it, he couldn't help but laugh, "I finally understand why you read a paper with the same name. It turns out that Zhou Gu has been
The East Palace was not wasted in vain, nor was it in vain that Grand Tutor Qin watched him and taught him all day long."
The three of them all said yes.
The emperor looked at Zhou Gu's paper for a while, shook his head and said, "This kid is quite capable."
He put down the paper and looked at the three of them, "Has the prince read this list and the paper?"
The three of them shook their heads together.
The emperor asked again: "Where is Taifu Qin?"
The three of them also shook their heads.
The emperor was satisfied and said, "Let's release the list tomorrow according to the list you have drawn up!"
The three of them bowed their hands and said yes.
After the three of them retired, the emperor said, "Invite the prince to come see me."
Yan Huisheng expected that the emperor would meet him today, so just like yesterday, he appeared outside the Yangxin Hall on time to greet the emperor. Also coming with him were the second prince, the fourth prince and others.
After the three great scholars came out, the chamberlain invited the prince in alone. The second prince Yan Lin almost gritted his teeth. Although he knew that the present was different from the past and he needed to endure it, he and Yan Li were really praised by the emperor in recent years.
It was so powerful that I couldn't accept the gap for a while. Seeing Yan Huisheng entering, the chamberlain closed the door of the palace, isolating him from the outside, and his face was almost distorted.
In the palace, Yan Hui responded as usual, greeting the emperor very calmly, neither humble nor overbearing.
The emperor looked at the son standing in front of him and felt deeply that he was getting old. He had always been afraid of old age and feared that someone would take away the power in his hands, but now the case of the precious concubine made him so sick that he fell ill all of a sudden.
I nursed her for a day yesterday, and today I still feel unable to get up from bed.
He didn't speak, and Yan Huisheng didn't speak either.
After a long time, the emperor spoke: "I heard that you didn't read the scientific examination paper or the list. Guess who is the first?"
Yan Hui shook his head, "I can't guess."
"I don't want you to guess?"
Yan Hui lowered his eyes and replied: "Su Xingze, the eldest son of Jiangzhou Governor's Office."
The emperor asked: "Have you been in contact with him for a long time? Do you know him well?"
Yan Hui shook his head, "I haven't had much contact with him. I only met him in Chengguo's mansion and at banquets. I don't know much about him. However, I have read all his articles that have been circulated. I am very familiar with him.
Talented and learned.”
The emperor nodded, "Why don't you imprison Zhou Gu? Is it possible that Zhou Gu's usual articles are not as good as his?"
Yan Hui shook his head, "Father, you should know that Zhou Gu doesn't usually write articles. His most recent article was published three years ago."
The emperor choked.
Yan Hui said: "For a person who doesn't usually write articles, even though I have known him for many years, even if I know him personally, I dare not say that he can pass Su Xingze's exam."
The emperor snorted softly and handed him the list, "Read it yourself!"
Yan Huisheng took the list and was surprised at what he saw. He raised his eyes to look at the emperor, who also looked at him. Yan Huisheng withdrew his gaze and continued to look down. He saw many familiar names. This time, several Jiangzhou
There are the largest number of students, and some of them were made friends with by Su Xingze when Zhou Gu went to Jiangning County.
From this list, it can be seen that the three great scholars are very fair, because from his understanding, he feels that if these people perform normally, they will be ranked like this.
After Yan Huisheng read the list, his eyes fell on the paper open beside the emperor.
The emperor waved his hand, indicating that he could pick it up and read it.
So, Yan Huisheng took three papers and read them one by one. It was rare for him to smile in front of the emperor, "If Taifu sees this paper from Zhou Gu, he will be very pleased."
The emperor nodded and commented, "It's not worth the trouble Taifu spent on him."
After he finished speaking, he saw Yan Huisheng's eyes were filled with smiles, and he couldn't explain how he felt. He said to him: "I have already ordered that the list will be released tomorrow according to this list. These three papers will also be posted together.
For students all over the world to read."
Yan Hui nodded.
The emperor motioned for him to sit down.
Whenever Yan Huisheng saw the emperor in the past, he would leave after listening to the instructions or instructions. Now that the emperor asked him to sit down, he knew that the emperor had something to say, so he sat down as he was told.
After he sat down, the emperor looked at him and said, "Yesterday I asked your mother whether she had any complaints about my neglecting you for so many years, and she said she never did. Now I am asking you the same question, how have I treated you for so many years?
It’s quite a grudge, do you have any complaints?”
Yan Huisheng looked at the emperor, "Father, do you want to hear the truth, or do you want to hear lies?"
"Of course it's the truth."
Yan Huisheng said calmly: "My son thinks he has done nothing unbecoming of a prince, yet he has been scolded and treated coldly by his father for many years for nothing. I naturally have a grudge."
The emperor's face darkened, "You really dare to say that."
"If the father dares to ask his son, he will naturally dare to speak." Yan Hui's tone was still calm, "The fact that the mother does not complain does not mean that the son and minister do not complain."
The emperor took a breath and looked ugly, "You are more honest than your mother. Your mother may not complain. She just doesn't dare to say it in front of me."
Yan Huisheng looked lightly and asked: "Isn't it right for Erchen to complain? Erchen is your son and your personally appointed crown prince. You have taken Erchen with you since you were a child and taught him how to be a good prince.
.When did the father become displeased with his son?"
The emperor was silent.
Yan Huisheng didn't seem to want to say anything more. Seeing the emperor's silence, he stopped talking and waited for the emperor to speak again.
