The news about Enko's additional examination was announced through official newspapers and notices at the gate of Gongyuan. None of the failed northern candidates had returned to their hometowns and had been waiting for an explanation from the court. When they saw the news, they were all overjoyed and praised the emperor.
Shengming; Southern candidates are not dissatisfied, because the notice states that the results of the previous examination are not invalid, and this additional examination is only used as a basis for assigning official positions. The only thing that makes the majority of candidates uneasy is the three contents of the additional examination.
Books on fishermen, farmers, craftsmen, criminal names and all kinds of practical books were sold out in major bookstores in the capital. The best-selling books were "The Record of Cleansing Wrongs" by Song Ci, a criminal investigation expert in the Song Dynasty, and "Heaven", a masterpiece by the Ministry of Industry of the Song Dynasty.
"Gongkaiwu" was sold out in half an hour. People who couldn't buy it had to buy it at a high price, or borrow it and copy it by hand overnight. Time was tight, so they couldn't help but make up for it.
Since the New Year is approaching, the exam date is scheduled for seven days later. It is indeed a bit nervous to formulate the exam questions, print the exam papers, and arrange the exam tasks in such a short period of time. Originally, the exam was just a matter for a yamen in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. However, with the appointment of Deputy Chief Examiner Liu Ziguang
The participation of the Ministry of Justice gradually evolved into a matter in which the Nachang, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Punishment jointly participated. The Nachang was responsible for protection and confidentiality, and officials from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Punishment were responsible for setting questions and grading. Carefully selected officials from the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Punishment were
Locked into a secret courtyard, each person is responsible for coming up with a test question related to his or her major, and then collecting it and handing it over to the printing house of the Ministry of Industry to print the test questions. All processes are supervised and protected by the fans of the South Factory, and communication with outsiders is strictly prohibited.
There is absolutely no possibility of the test questions being leaked through contact.
Liu Ziguang is responsible for the duties of deputy examiner, but he cannot get involved in specific affairs. He can only go around a few times a day, and then either go back to the Nanchang Yamen to work, or go on duty in the palace. After all, he also has the position of leading the minister of bodyguards.
, but Liu Ziguang was afraid of going to the palace during this period because he felt that he could not face the eldest princess. The eldest princess became ill when she came back from Jiangnan. She did not want to eat or drink, and she did not go on a hunger strike deliberately, but could not eat anything. Every day
She was either making fish in her own palace, or holding a robe in a daze. Her whole body was getting haggard and she lost her former grace. Everyone around the princess knew the reason, but no one dared to talk nonsense.
, because Concubine Nangong, who has insight into her daughter's thoughts, has issued a hush-hush order and is absolutely not allowed to mention the cause of the princess's illness, so the emperor still does not know the cause of his sister's illness.
It is understandable that Princess Nangong issued the gag order. After all, it was very unseemly for a princess to have unrequited love for a married minister. After the most painful period, she would find a suitable husband for her.
, maybe you can forget this relationship. This is what the concubine planned. Liu Ziguang is also very distressed. He did not handle this matter well. It would be great if he could marry the princess before marrying Peng Jinrong, which can not only strengthen his own
Political status can avoid hurting a young girl's innocent heart. More importantly, she really likes Zhu Cheng.
It's impossible to change things now. No matter how powerful you are, you can't challenge the authority of the royal family and the moral bottom line of the people. You don't even have to think about making a princess a concubine. Alas, let's take it one step at a time. Liu Ziguang is also very good at it.
have no choice.
The arrival of the twenty maids given by the emperor made Zhenwubo Mansion bustling with excitement. When these beautiful and smart maids learned that the new master had not taken any concubines, and the new wife was not around, they all tried their best to stay close to Liu Ziguang.
, all want to
She became uncle's concubine, but Liu Ziguang couldn't even take care of the women around him, so he could take care of them. Liu Xiaomao, whose identity was ambiguous, seemed to be getting better and better at first sight. The little girl wore a light robe every night.
In Liu Ziguang
Dangling in front of him, he was showing off his long legs, and Han Xueer, the charming girl, was secretly looking at him shyly and timidly with her peach blossom eyes all day long, intentionally or unintentionally. She seemed to be very interested in the uncle. Originally, Liu Ziguang offered Han Xueer to work for the South Factory.
Service, doing work similar to the KGB's Yanzi, but firstly because Liu Maotai was unwilling to let her go, and secondly, she felt that it would be a pity for such a beauty to take advantage of outsiders first, so Han Xueer is still working as a maid in Liu's mansion.
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Apart from the cat and the fox, there is also a little girl Li Xiangjun living in the small courtyard next door. This is the person Liu Ziguang fished out from the Jiaofang Division. Logically speaking, she is already a member of the Liu family. She is a maid or a concubine.
At Liu Ziguang's pleasure, the Li family was dying and dying. The young lady of the Hou Ye family who was once so famous, the niece of the Queen Mother, and the candidate for the Queen, actually fell to this level.
It is really sad that Liu Ziguang has never seen Xiao Xiangjun since she entered the house. Although he did not kill anyone in the Li family with his own hands, the ruin of the Li family was obviously caused by himself. Liu Ziguang felt that in the future
It was a little unnatural to face this little girl as an enemy. He just supported Li Xiangjun with good food and drink every day and made no further arrangements.
Generally, a person with status will have to marry several concubines, aunts, etc. in addition to the main wife. The main wife is used to show status or make political alliances, and the concubines are used to reproduce offspring.
, A woman of Auntie’s status is a pure plaything. Ever since they learned about the news of Zhen Wu Bo’s marriage, everyone in the capital has
The dignitaries were a little disappointed for two days and started to get active again. They asked people to come and act as matchmakers. It was not easy to find such a powerful son-in-law. He was willing to be a concubine. Of course, Liu Ziguang did not agree to any marriage, and there were no photos these days.
, it all depends on the matchmaker’s mouth and birth date, etc., to marry a
Liu Ziguang was not interested in seeing a woman with unknown beauty and ugliness whom he had never met before come into his house, and he was disgusted with women with small feet. These days, most ladies have their feet bound. This kind of deformed beauty is difficult for modern people to accept. Fortunately, Peng
Because their father was a time traveler, the sisters did not have their feet bound at all, and the few people around Liu Ziguang
All women are talented for various reasons. Needless to say, Liu Xiaomao is an orphan. The eldest princess is a fisherman, and her feet are not bound due to the need for work. Hu Yimin lost his mother when he was young, and his father is a crazy student who does not adhere to legislation.
, and did not bind her daughter’s feet. Even Han Xueer, who grew up in rural Shandong, has natural feet.
The war in the Taiwan Strait is about to break out. According to the urgent report from 800 Miles, Xiyi's warships have blocked the Taiwan Strait. The Zheng Army in Penghu and the main island of Taiwan cannot get supplies and may have been destroyed. The Zheng Army that retreated to Xiamen has also been attacked.
It was very hard, Xiamen
It is unknown whether the island can survive this winter. The imperial court's order to mobilize troops has been sent, but the strength of the Fujian commander is simply not enough to fight against the powerful Western Yi coalition, so he can only passively defend. If this continues, the Fujian coast will
It's dangerous.
It was only a matter of time before the troops were launched. The Governor's Office and the Ministry of War of the Five Armies were busy with the war these days. The Commander-in-Chief, Wei Guogong, was not good at strategy and simply left all decisions to the Minister of War, Yuan Chonghuan. Yuan Chonghuan had been pursuing the policy of moving north first and then south.
The strategy advocates consuming the Zheng family, defending against the Western barbarians, and waiting for the war in the north.
Liu Ziguang was opposed to regaining Taiwan after it was pacified, because doing so would be equivalent to blocking the maritime trade routes. A large part of the Ming Dynasty's annual taxes came from maritime trade. If this lifeline was controlled by others,
, it is equivalent to holding the blood vessels of Ming Dynasty, and there is insufficient money and food.
, will definitely affect the future Northern Expedition. Although Liu Ziguang's status in the army is not as good as Yuan Chonghuan's, he still has considerable prestige. Yuan Chonghuan couldn't defeat him, so he simply gave the command of the Southern Expedition to Liu Ziguang, saying that since you want to fight, then you go
Lead the troops, but the materials and money prepared for the Northern Expedition cannot be touched.
, the cabinet sided with Yuan Chonghuan and quickly made a decision to let Liu Ziguang take command of the Southern Expedition. At the same time, he was given the right to mobilize various naval divisions and the Fujian Command and Envoy Department. As for military expenditures and supplies, that was embarrassing. The Ministry of War was very nervous.
Not much money comes out, only one hundred thousand taels. Do you want it?
One hundred thousand is one hundred thousand, Liu Ziguang doesn't care, even if he doesn't pay a penny, he is willing to use his own family resources to fight a private war. Perhaps for him, who has lived in the 21st century, that leaf-shaped
The significance of the island is more profound. In short, Taiwan must not fall into the hands of outsiders.
Although the cabinet and the Ministry of War were unwilling to give money, Liu Ziguang still raised a huge sum of money. This was the military expenditure contributed by merchants along the coast of Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Jiangsu. At present, the war in Taiwan has affected their trade. If the imperial navy can win,
For these wealthy businessmen who specialize in foreign trade, it means saving countless tolls and the risk of being robbed.
The new iron-clad warships on the berth of Jiangnan Shipyard are still under construction. I am afraid that they will not be able to show off their skills in this battle. In order to make up for the shortage of warships, Liu Ziguang renovated a group of merchant ships originally owned by the Fuyuan, and airships also carried out maritime operations.
training, a body of experience
A large number of sailors were added to the newly established Shanghai Navy, and training was intensified day and night. The nautical charts and Taiwan Strait meteorological information presented by Zheng Sen were also memorized by the staff. Everyone was waiting for Liu Ziguang's arrival.
As soon as the commander arrived, he set sail and headed across the Taiwan Strait.