The urgently printed special issue of "Da Ming Daily" was released.
Newspapers were delivered to various newsstands in Nanjing. Newsboys also carried newspapers on their backs and walked around the streets of Nanjing to sell them.
"Sell newspapers!"
"His Royal Highness Jianguo ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, and the reign title was restored!"
"Your Majesty ascended the throne and issued nine imperial edicts in a row, the contents of which are related to the situation in the world. Please refer to the newspaper for details!"
"Your Majesty ascended the throne and announced the abolition of the three rates of pay. He will continue to prosper and prosper, and will never increase taxes, so as to benefit the people of the world!"
"The king of Yanping, the surnamed king of the country, begged for his bones, but the secrets of the court behind him were hidden."
"The latest evolution of the battle in Guanzhong, Wu Sangui's victory over Obai, the shame of Xuetong Pass!"
"..."
A series of breaking news almost ignited the entire city of Nanjing.
In the streets and alleys, countless people gathered together spontaneously and read newspapers.
The teahouses and restaurants are almost full!
Each storyteller temporarily put aside his or her main business and read newspapers to the guests.
As the contents of Zhu Hongyu's imperial edict were exposed, it caused an uproar.
"Great, the three rates have finally been abolished!"
"Your majesty is wise and wise. It is the behavior of a benevolent king to nourish a young man in prosperity and never increase his wealth!"
"With the abolition of exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, we poor people can breathe a sigh of relief!"
"..."
Many people are praising Zhu Hongyu's imperial edicts.
But if there are those who praise, there will be those who are dissatisfied.
Policies such as Zhu Hongyu's shareholding of peasants into acres, as well as the gentry's unified duty as errand payer, the abolition of humble status, and the increase of business taxes touched the interests of vested interests.
Many people expressed their opposition!
But it's no use!
Zhu Hongyu's imperial edict has been issued, and their opposition cannot change the established facts at all.
As for secretly adding chaos to Zhu Hongyu's policies and making them unable to be implemented...
To be honest, they don’t dare!
The precedents of those who were dismissed from their posts and never used in order, those who were deprived of the qualifications for the imperial examination, and the nine ethnic groups were not allowed to take the imperial examination are before us!
Who dares to stir up trouble?
Zhu Hongyu is different from his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang in that he doesn't like killing people.
However, he likes to deprive people of their qualifications for the imperial examination!
Or the kind that frequently deprives entire families of their qualifications for imperial examinations for several generations.
This is even more terrible!
How can anyone not be afraid that the imperial examinations are not allowed for many generations of the nine tribes?
Many people are not afraid of death for the sake of profit, because even if they die, their family will benefit.
But Zhu Hongyu's actions directly cut off their family's upward path...
It’s terrible!
You might as well like killing people as much as Zhu Yuanzhang!
Zhu Hongyu's decrees were continuously implemented.
The impact of these decrees is also constantly brewing and fermenting in the local area.
…
Unlike other people who paid attention to the Ming Dynasty's governance policies, Lu Wenzhao and Cao Yun focused all their attention on the imperial examination.
The two of them almost never left the house or took a single step in the past few days, concentrating on preparing for the next imperial examination.
Because they know that this imperial examination is their opportunity to change their destiny!
Even if it was the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor of Heaven, the two of them refrained from watching the excitement. Instead, they stayed in the room to review the content of the imperial examination.
Three days after the enthronement ceremony, it was the day when the imperial examination was held!
On the day of the imperial examination, the two of them got up before the genius showed up.
I washed and groomed myself well, changed into clean clothes, took the pen, ink, paper and inkstone required for the imperial examination, and walked out of the room with a book basket, ready to have breakfast and set off.
The reason why it is so early is because the requirements for the imperial examination are very strict.
Everyone who enters the examination room must undergo a strict body search to prevent cheating.
Since there are a lot of candidates, you need to line up in advance in order to complete the body search as soon as possible and enter the examination room.
In order to avoid being at the end of the queue, if something unexpected happens and you miss the time to enter the examination room, everything will be over.
When the two of them walked out of the room, they saw the waiter cleaning the table.
When the waiter saw Cao and Lu, he came up to say hello enthusiastically.
"Are you two up? What do you want to eat today?"
After listening to what the old shopkeeper said, the waiter began to take the initiative to show his kindness to the two of them.
Lu Wenzhao said.
"Still the same!"
"Steamed buns, hot water, pickles!"
After that, the two of them found a seat in the corner and sat down.
The waiter quickly went to prepare food for the two of them.
The two of them didn't have to wait long before the waiter brought the food to them.
The rich aroma hit their nostrils, making both of them's eyes brighten.
I saw the waiter bringing up two pieces of duck blood vermicelli soup, two drawers of steamed dumplings, and two eggs from the tray, delivered them to the two of them, and said.
"Two gentlemen, please use it slowly!"
Cao Yun opened his mouth and said.
"That's not what we want!"
The waiter nodded and said.
"You two gentlemen, you don't have to be polite. This is a gift from my shopkeeper to you two!"
"The shopkeeper said that he invited the two gentlemen to dinner today in order to seek a good fortune from them."
"If you two can go to high school, you can take care of my business more in the future!"
When Lu Wenzhao heard this, he cupped his fists slightly and said.
"In that case, it's good news for the store!"
Cao Yun also clasped his fists and said.
"Please thank the shopkeeper for both of us!"
"..."
…
After breakfast at the inn, it was still very early.
The sun still didn't come out, so the two of them started to rush towards the university grounds in Nanjing.
According to the arrangements of the imperial court, the Grand Campus will be the examination room for them to take the imperial examination.
Along the way, it can be seen that scholars in twos and threes are also rushing towards the main campus.
Either in twos or threes, or alone.
Some people are even taking advantage of this time on the road to silently recite the Four Books and Five Classics as a last-ditch effort.
The imperial examination is a one-plank bridge!
Countless people are fighting to cross this single-plank bridge.
Some people couldn't bear the hardships and tiredness, so they lay down halfway.
But there are also many people who are dedicated to working hard for it!
By the time Lu and Cao arrived at the university grounds and started queuing up, the sky was gradually getting brighter.
The sun jumped out of the horizon little by little, and the golden sunlight illuminated the world in a golden color, which was extremely beautiful.
Feeling the sun shining on his face, Lu Wenzhao took a deep breath and made up his mind that he must pass the imperial examination this time.
This time, Zhu Hongyu's Imperial Guard was responsible for the security of the imperial examination room. Soldiers of the Imperial Guard wearing armor stood at the entrance of the school grounds to take charge of inspections.
They swept the crowd with cold gazes, and many people felt cold from the bottom of their hearts.
Some people with a guilty conscience have begun to sweat on their faces and backs!
However, Lu and Cao did not feel guilty. They successfully completed the body search and entered the examination room.
Everyone went to their seats and sat down, closed their eyes and rested, preparing for the exam!
Wait until nine o'clock in the morning, and then a bell rings!
After all candidates were searched and inspected, the campus was locked and the imperial examination began.