Under the eagerly awaited eyes of countless people, the first imperial examination officially began on a peaceful morning.
The candidates gradually entered the venue. Chu Suiliang, who was an examiner for the first time, got a tip from Qin Huaidao and specially led the Jin Yiwei to check the students' belongings.
"Your Majesty said that all students must check neatly and not bring cheat sheets with answers or the like. Strictly check each student's luggage and belongings, especially hair, soles, food, etc., to make sure there are no mistakes." Chu Zhuliang ordered.
All the royal guards raised their hands: "No."
When the students from Jiangnan were investigated, they were extremely unhappy when they were inspected down to their pores.
"We, our students, have come all the way to support the Han Emperor and strive for a better life for the Han people. How is it any different from humiliating you to inspect us like this?"
This group of students from Jiangnan had just had a quarrel some time ago. If Sun Fujia, the new captain of the Chang'an Prefecture, had not intervened, these students would have been thrown into jail or deported back to their place of origin.
Your Majesty has already let them off once. He doesn't want them to cause trouble in the imperial examination room.
Chu Suiliang didn't like to spoil them either.
He shouted to the students who were making trouble: "This is an important examination room. No noise is allowed. Either accept this examination room regulation or get out."
Among the Jiangnan students, one of the students who led the trouble was named Jiang Shengwei. His family was also a wealthy businessman in Jiangnan Province. He usually looked up at others. How could he bear this kind of anger?
He led many students and said proudly to Chu Suiliang: "We are all tributes from various places. We are all taking the scientific examinations and have the opportunity to become the number one scholar in high school. Mr. Chu, please think clearly. You have offended us.
Are you any good?"
Chu Suiliang frowned and looked at the student as if he were a fool.
Since ancient times, there has been a tradition of referring students to be regarded as the disciples of the examiner of the imperial examination. Even the top scholar in high school must inherit the affection of the examiner. Otherwise, in the future, there will be no one to take care of him in the court, and his life will not be easy.
This stupid young man actually went against the grain and provoked the examiner?
Either he is really stupid, or there is someone behind him.
Chu Suiliang does not intend to pursue this matter for the time being. He is the chief official of the imperial examination and is only responsible for various matters of the imperial examination. He has no power to investigate, supervise and arrest. He needs to report the matter to His Majesty and then arrange for the Jinyi Guards to investigate.
So he ignored Jiang Shengwei's provocation and just ordered the Jin Yiwei to kill anyone who did not accept inspection according to regulations and forced his way into the Imperial Academy.
This is also Qin Huaidao's request.
It only took a few months for various places to calm down. Many local powerful and wealthy businessmen chose to change their banners because they could not face Qin Huaidao's menacing attack. They used the imperial examination to cause trouble. Firstly, they added some trouble to the newly-appointed emperor. Secondly,
Test His Majesty's reaction. If the reaction is not big, they can make other plans.
Jiang Shengwei is the representative of various dignitaries and wealthy businessmen in Jiangnan Road.
Seeing that the chief officer ignored him, Jiang Shengwei took a step further and shouted angrily: "Everyone, I don't believe that Chu Suiliang really dares to kill us all. If all the students from all over the country die in the Imperial College, the imperial examination of the Han Dynasty will exist in name only. I
Let’s see which other students will come to take the scientific examination in the future?”
Chu Suiliang was a little angry this time.
The original intention of ignoring him was to give him a chance, but there are stupid people every year, especially this year. Since he insisted on stirring up trouble, he couldn't blame Chu Suiliang for taking action.
"Jinyiwei, draw your sword!"
At the command, the guards in golden clothes drew their swords one after another. For a moment, a cold light flashed, making many students faint at their feet. These people have been immersed in books all year round. How could they see such a scene?
After a while, the students who were originally standing side by side with Jiang Shengwei all started to retreat in their hearts. This was the Jin Yiwei. As one of the emperor's own soldiers, I'm afraid they wouldn't be blamed if they really killed a few people.
Jiang Shengwei was very disdainful, because he knew that the significance of this scientific expedition was far greater than its practical effect.
The imperial examination was held for the first time. It was simply that the new emperor wanted to recruit a new group of people to become officials, and then borrowed the talents of the official students to inspire students all over the world, making everyone want to go to Chang'an to take the exam and gain fame.
If there is blood in the first game, His Majesty will be known as the current tyrant. At that time, the dignitaries from all over the world will make some articles about it, and the situation of competing for the throne in the world may come again.
Seeing the shrinking students, Jiang Shengwei sneered and took a firm step towards the examination room.
"Kill me to death if you dare." Facing Chu Suiliang's cold gaze, Jiang Shengwei felt the pleasure of winning, but the other party really didn't dare to take action.
Many students were sharp-eyed and became bolder when they saw that Jiang Shengwei was not killed. They followed Jiang Shengwei closely as planned.
Chu Suiliang's eyes became increasingly gloomy.
How could he not see that someone was causing trouble behind this scene? It’s just that the current situation in the imperial examination room is exactly the same as what Jiang Shengwei said. He can only seek victory, not chaos. If he really kills the students from Jiangnan, what will happen to him?
It might cause some trouble.
At this moment, a green brick flew towards Jiang Shengwei and hit Jiang Shengwei's head. The originally arrogant Jiangnan student instantly went limp and fell backwards.
Chu Suiliang's eyes lit up when he saw a burly general walking into the examination room. His whole body exuded a murderous aura that could only be found in the military. He stared at the students on the field angrily and cursed: "You scholars, read and read."
Are you stupid? You have studied hard for ten years and are willing to be other people's pawns? When the time comes, you will lose your life, and the people who are behind the conspiracy will get promoted and get rich all the way, steal your wives and daughters, and occupy your fields. Let's see if you can still be where you are today.
So tough?"
Seeing the visitor, all the royal guards paid their respects one after another.
"See General Xue."
The three examiners immediately understood who this person was.
In the Han Dynasty, there was such a courageous general named Xue. Who else could he be besides Xue Rengui?
"It turns out that General Xue has arrived. I am a humble official, so I would like to ask General Xue to forgive me." The three of them saluted Xue Rengui in unison.
The three of them were the chief officials of the imperial examination, and they were also people whom His Majesty valued. Xue Rengui did not neglect them. He returned the greetings to them solemnly and then informed: "Your Majesty is worried that some students will cause trouble, and Mr. Chu is a scholar and is unwilling to take heavy action, so he sent me
Come and take a look, it’s okay if no one is making trouble, but if someone is making trouble, Xue should take action on behalf of Mr. Chu.”
When this matter was mentioned, Chu Suiliang was extremely ashamed. Just now he was looking forward and backward, thinking about the future for the great man, but he never thought about what His Majesty would do.
Xue Rengui's action was not only a relief for him, but also a blow to him. Since he is the chief official, he should be decisive in dealing with matters, be brave enough to take responsibility, and act vigorously and resolutely when trouble occurs. The way of forbearance is not His Majesty's strategy for governing the country.
If you endure it again and again, the students you recruit will only be like yourself and tolerate it at every turn. If all the officials in the court are like this, won't the Han Dynasty eventually become a cowardly dynasty?