In the leisure area of Home Inn Hotel in Beijing, Li Nanshan, Wang Qi, Tian Feng, Ruan Wenjie, Wu Yi and other Dongbang students gathered together to talk about this time's imperial examination.
"How did everyone do on the exam?"
Tian Feng looked at everyone. After several days of exams, everyone was very tired, but at this moment, they were more nervous and anxiously waiting.
For students like them, they have studied hard for ten years in order to get a spot on today's gold list. Even after the exam is over, if they want to relax, they have to wait until the list is announced, and they can really relax after high school.
"I think I did pretty well in the exam. I was originally worried that the questions asked by Mr. Liu were too biased and difficult and that I wouldn't be able to write them. I didn't expect the questions to be so simple, which is naturally much easier to write."
Wang Qi said very casually.
"Brother Wang, how did you write it?"
When the others heard this, they immediately asked.
"Of course it is to praise the prosperous age of our Ming Dynasty. The prosperity of the Ming Dynasty today far exceeds that of the Han and Tang Dynasties. The territory of the Ming Dynasty today far exceeds any dynasty and country in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. The strength of our Ming Dynasty is unrivaled in the world."
Wang Qi replied without thinking.
"Brother Wang, I'm afraid you have examined the wrong question."
Li Nanshan on the side thought for a while, shook his head slightly and said.
"Brother Li, why did you say this?"
When the others heard this, they asked again in unison.
"The topic that Liu Gong came up with, the Ming Dynasty today, does not focus on the prosperous scene of the Ming Dynasty. Liu Gong is a practical official. He focuses on the changes and reforms of the Ming Dynasty."
"That is to say, you have to clearly point out some of the problems that Ming Dynasty is facing now, and then give some strategies for governing the country based on one of the problems. Only in this way can it be in line with Liu Gong's question."
Li Nanshan said.
"Ah~"
After hearing Li Nanshan's words, Wang Qi, Tian Feng and others couldn't help shouting.
"This, this~"
Wang Qi was stunned for a moment, then his heart sank, and he said helplessly: "It seems that the defeat is final~"
"Brother Wang, don't be discouraged~"
"Compared with the students from the Dongbang List and the students from the North and South Lists, there is still a gap. Maybe Brother Wang will be able to go to high school by then."
Li Nanyun quickly comforted him.
"I hope so~"
Wang Qi said discouragedly.
Some are happy and some are sad, just like the college entrance examination candidates in later generations. Many students are anxiously waiting for the day when the results will be released and discussing with each other. Many people have a look of death on their faces, while some who have done well in the exam are elated.
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Jiao Fang Jiao Mansion.
"How did the test go?"
Jiao Fang hurriedly returned home after going to court, found her son Jiao Huangzhong, and asked quickly.
The man in Jiaohuang is already in his forties, almost fifty. However, he has no knowledge and skills. He has been taking exams all his life, and finally passed the exam and was lucky enough to take part in this examination.
As the saying goes, "Thirty Young Scholars" and "Fifty Young Scholars", Jiao Huangzhong can be regarded as a typical scholar of this era. After all, geniuses like Liu Jin, Xie Qian, Wang Shouren, Li Dongyang, etc. are still very few.
"The test was pretty good. The questions this time were not difficult."
Jiao Huangzhong replied very confidently. He was originally worried that the question was too biased and difficult and that he would not know it at all, but he did not expect Liu Jin to ask such a simple question.
"How did you answer the question?"
Jiao Fang nodded slightly. When she heard Jiao Huangzhong's reply, she felt a little better, but she still asked quickly.
I am too old to be an official for a few more years, and my son Jiao Huangzhong is also very old. If he fails to win this time, he will be in his fifties in three years.
If you are a Jinshi in your fifties, even if your official career goes smoothly in the future, it may be difficult for you to reach a high position. You must know that all the big shots in the court are in their thirties, and some of them will be Jinshi when they are forty.
Even in his twenties, he was already a Jinshi.
Promotion also takes time. It is impossible to be promoted every year, and it is impossible to be promoted like a rocket. Examples like Liu Jin are still too few, too few.
Jiao Fang didn't think her son could compare with Liu Jin and be appreciated by Emperor Hongzhi and promoted quickly.
So whether I can go to high school this time is very important.
"Of course I am praising the prosperous age of our Ming Dynasty in this title, praising the vast territory of our Ming Dynasty, the strength of our military force, and the sage and clarity of the emperor."
Jiao Huangzhong replied without even thinking.
"What?"
Hearing Jiao Huangzhong's words, Jiao Fang couldn't help but scream out. Looking at her son, she really hated the iron.
"Don't you even understand the meaning of Liu Jin's question?"
"He did not ask you to write this topic to extol its virtues and praise the prosperous times, but to ask you to point out some of the problems that currently exist in the Ming Dynasty, and then give some appropriate strategies for governing the country."
"If you answer the question like this, I'm afraid you're going to fail."
Jiao Fang closed her eyes helplessly. She really hated the fact that steel cannot be made into steel. She didn't even review the questions carefully. She didn't even take into account the kind of person, personality and behavior style of Liu Jin, the examiner.
He gave many instructions before the exam, but he still forgot about this.
"Ah~"
When Zhuo Huangzhong heard this, he was also dumbfounded.
He originally thought that he answered well, but he didn't expect that Jiao Fang came to the conclusion that he would definitely fail the exam. It was like someone poured cold water on him. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly fell silent.
Who is Liu Jin?
Today's Minister of Civil Affairs, a representative of the reformists and the practicalists, a person who has led the military reform, tax reform and official system reform, would he like to listen to your praise of the prosperous Ming Dynasty?
Just think about it and you will know.
In this imperial examination, the examiner's preferences and work style are things that many students must study before each exam.
"This is how to do?"
The brown color suddenly became urgent.
I finally won the exam and took the examination. If I didn't win, I would have waited another three years and I would be over 50. I wouldn't have to take any exams and just wait to go home and retire.
"Don't worry, things are not without improvement."
"Liu Jin raised the question in such a way, which is against the usual rules. The memorial to impeach him has already been like snowflakes. It is hard to say whether the exam will be re-examined by then."
Jiao Fang walked back and forth. There was really nothing she could do about such a useless son.
He walked back and forth in deep thought, and after thinking for a while he said, "Don't go out and fool around these days, study hard at home, wait and prepare quietly."
After saying that, Jiao Fang also left, leaving her house in a hurry, not knowing who to visit.
Morning the next day.
"If there is something to do, start the show, if there is nothing to do, leave the court~"
As Xiao Jing's voice sounded, more than a dozen ministers suddenly stood up.
"I have something to report~"
Jiao Fang, Liu Chun and other officials stepped forward one after another.
"Jiao Fang, please speak first."
Emperor Hongzhi looked at the dozen or so ministers who stood up, and was not surprised at all.
If Liu Jin raises the topic like this, these ministers will definitely impeach and criticize Liu Jin. Xiao Jing has already received countless memorials to impeach Liu Jin.
"Your Majesty, the selection of scholars through the imperial examination is a fundamental matter related to the basis of the imperial court and the country. It is related to the rise and fall of the country and the unification of the country."
"The examiner, Liu Jin, has your majesty's trust. He should be considerate of your majesty's kindness and select talented people for your majesty, the country, and the court. However, Liu Jin treats the imperial examination as a child's play."
"When the policy questions were asked, they were completely not customized according to the previous customization, and the questions were not set according to the instructions of the ancestors. The questions were randomly set, disrupting the ceremony of our court's ethics and talents, and seriously affecting the selection of national talents."
Jiao Fang stood up, impeached Liu Jin in a serious and extremely serious manner, and slapped Liu Jin with several heavy hats one after another.
"Your Majesty, what Mr. Jiao said is true. Liu Jin was so careless in the imperial examination ceremony. He must be relying on His Majesty's favor on him. He is relying on the fact that he is the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and has the power to do whatever he wants.
, I ask your majesty to kill this beast and restore the bright world of Ming Dynasty to me~"
Some ministers also stood up and said sternly.
Every word he spoke was directed toward Liu Jin's life.
The random selection of scholars through the imperial examination is laughable to death. The power of the government and the opposition, arbitrariness, and relying on His Majesty's favor to act recklessly. Any of these are enough to make Liu Jin lose his head.
The key is to describe Liu Jin as a heinous traitor. If Liu Jin is not killed, it will be like the entire Ming Dynasty is shrouded in dark clouds without a trace of sunshine.
If Liu Jin had been there, he would have been so angry that he would have vomited blood.
These people kill people without swords, and they will kill you with every word.
Hearing this person's words, Zhang Mao, Xu Guangzuo, Li Dongyang, Liu Jian and others couldn't help but slightly widen their eyes. Zhang Mao, Xu Guangzuo and Li Hui even had a cold light flash in their eyes.
They know very well what kind of person Liu Jin is, and now he is being slandered so much. The key is that they still want to kill Liu Jin and then quickly. This makes these people who are inextricably related to Liu Jin want to kill him.
This person.
Even Emperor Hongzhi, who was sitting on the dragon throne, narrowed his eyes slightly. Did Liu Jin dominate the government? Did Liu Jin act recklessly? Liu Jin acted recklessly relying on his favor?
Emperor Hongzhi himself would not know?
Emperor Hongzhi knew very well about these ministers under his command. Emperor Hongzhi also knew very well what kind of person Liu Jin was.
Emperor Hongzhi trusted Liu Jin entirely because of Liu Jin's ability and loyalty to himself, his selflessness to the Ming Dynasty, and his selfless heart for the country and the people.
Unexpectedly, there were still many officials who wanted to kill Liu Jin. It was just a question in the imperial examination, but there were already people who couldn't wait to jump out.
"Alas~"
Below, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and others couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
Liu Jin came up with the question a little randomly this time. According to the rules, he must come up with the question from the Four Books and Five Classics. It is normal for people to impeach him for this random question, but these people couldn't help but jump out to put Liu Jin in trouble.
Damn it, it's really too much, and it's too much fun.
Of course, he also underestimated Liu Jin's energy and Liu Jin's status in the heart of Emperor Hongzhi. It was really too much to think that such a thing could bring down Liu Jin.
