The restaurant was particularly lively. Some people were whispering, while others were shouting. There were scholars from Bingzhou and scholars from Jizhou. However, Jizhou had just experienced Liu Lin's bloody massacre of the family, and the scholars from Jizhou seemed extremely low-key. Although
The scholars of Youzhou have a natural advantage, but after all, it is not a place with rich cultural heritage. In addition, before Liu Lin and his son took control of Youzhou, Youzhou was a barbaric land compared to other places in the Central Plains.
Among the restaurants, the most lively ones are the children of aristocratic families from Chang'an and Luoyang. Most of their fathers and ancestors are officials in the court, and many of them are relatives of the emperor. Of course, Liu Lin still gave it to the emperor at the beginning of the reform.
There are some preferential treatment for relatives of the state. For example, if the father's father was an official in the court for more than 1,000 dan, one son can be an official, and two sons with more than 2,000 dan can be appointed as officials. However, after all, they did not pass the imperial examination, so the highest official can only serve up to
Four hundred stone officials. Although this reform was resisted by many veterans from Chang'an and Luoyang, Liu Lin's strength in Jizhou made them dare not give in.
However, in order to ease the conflict, Liu Lin, together with the emperor Liu Xie, asked Fu Wan, the head of the country, to be the chief examiner this time. "I can tell you an inside story. Among all the candidates admitted this time, most of them are from poor families.
It is impossible to be the best like in the Chuping years, and the admission rate of us children from aristocratic families will be much higher than that of these children from poor families!"
The voice of an official's son was particularly loud, which attracted the attention of all the scholars on the second floor. Perhaps it was because the topic was too sensitive. The entire second floor suddenly became quiet.
"Tsk" a scholar sitting at the window sneered, "Who doesn't know that His Highness King Yan is determined to break up the world of aristocratic families and reform politics. If there are too many children from wealthy aristocratic families in the court, how can it be completely reformed?"
Some of the scholars who were drinking in the restaurant, including many from poor families, also agreed. Just now, when the official son saw that so many people from poor families were disgracing him, he suddenly became anxious and pointed at a young scholar next to him and said:
"Do you know who he is? He is Fu De Fu Yu Lang, the eldest brother of the current Queen. Do you think his words can still be wrong?" The wine shop was very quiet. His words were not loud, but everyone
Everyone heard his words clearly. His words were like poking a hornet's nest. Most of the people on the second floor looked at him. The poor boy glanced at Fu De and sneered: "It turns out he belongs to the Queen."
Brother, how disrespectful you are!" After saying that, the poor boy stood up and walked downstairs.
As soon as the poor boy left, the others also realized that what the official boy said was true, and they all wanted to find out more information. Unexpectedly, Fu Yulang raised his eyebrows, stood up, and coldly snorted: "It's just a matter of time."
A group of shabby people also want to take the imperial examination, what a wishful thinking!" Fu De's words made everyone's expressions freeze, and many children from poor families were immediately furious and shouted: "The imperial examination is a national policy formulated by King Yan, how can I allow you to trample on it!"
Unexpectedly, Fu De sneered and said: "It's true that King Yan formulates national policies, but it doesn't matter who is the examiner?" Everyone looked ugly. Fu Yulang's words were true. King Yan was only in charge of national affairs.
, As for who will be admitted and selected for this exam, that is the power of the examiner. Seeing that everyone was calmed down by what he said, Fu De looked at everyone with contempt and strode downstairs!
As soon as Fu Yulang left, everyone was in an uproar. Many children from poor families looked lonely. For them, the imperial examination was their way out and their opportunity to change their destiny. But now it was blocked abruptly. Although everyone
Knowing that Fu Wan would not go so far as to deny admission to all of them, but if the number of places is small, who can be sure that he will not be among those who are not selected?
"Bang" a scholar slammed the wine glass in his hand to the ground, his face turned red, and he shouted: "The court is so unfair, should I just acquiesce?" His words aroused the loyalty of many scholars, and many people
He also threw the wine glass in his hand on the ground and shouted: "I will go to the court to reason with you!" Some originally depressed scholars were aroused and they joined the ranks. For a time, the whole restaurant was excited, and a group of them
People strode out of the restaurant, shouting: "The imperial examination is unfair, give us justice!" and walked onto the street.
It was now the eve of the imperial examination, and scholars from all over the country gathered in Jizhou. When they heard about this, they joined the procession one after another. In a short time, the number of people in the parade reached 10,000, attracting many people from Jizhou to come and watch. This incident shocked Jizhou.
Jizhou Prefecture dispatched hundreds of government officials to the streets to maintain order, and the Imperial Guards of the capital were also ordered to dispatch 5,000 cavalry to patrol the front and back of the procession, lest it cause other serious incidents. "The imperial examination is fair!"
Just take the scholar!" "Give us justice!" The scholars were excited and shouted, many of them shed tears. They shouted at the top of their lungs, eager to have a fair examination and realize their long-cherished wish in life.
The team headed towards Changlefang in a mighty manner. Most of Changlefang's residents were high-ranking officials from the court. There was a military camp outside the place. There were more than a thousand imperial guards in the camp. They mainly maintained the public order in the place. However, when they saw the scholars
They came forward and moved out of the way to allow them to pass. Some of the originally worried scholars suddenly became energetic. They roared and headed towards the square in excitement!
In an alley next to Changle Square, a black carriage stopped. A young woman wearing a cloak on the carriage looked at the parade of scholars coldly, and said to a guard beside the carriage: "Get rid of that idiot!"
The guard cupped his fists and quickly disappeared into the alley. The woman lowered the curtains, and the carriage slowly headed towards the imperial city!
Fu Wan was a deep and generous man, the seventh-generation grandson of the great Situ Fu Zhan. He was promoted to the title of "Buqihou" and became a minister. He married Liu Hua, Princess Yang'an, the eldest daughter of Emperor Huan of the Han Dynasty, and gave birth to six sons and one daughter. His six sons were Fu Wan.
De, Fu Ya, Fu Jun, Fu Zun, Fulang, Fudian, one daughter is Fu Shou, who is also the current Empress of the Han Dynasty. Fu Wan has been very happy since she came back from the early dynasty. How can Liu Lin's son be his opponent?
Now the emperor has Liu Bei as a helping hand outside, and Dong Cheng, Yang Biao and other veterans inside. Let's see how long you will be arrogant!
Fu Wan stretched, and a maid hurriedly came forward to bring him a cup of tea. Fu Wan took the tea, sipped it, and asked: "Where is the eldest young master?" The maid was obviously Fu Wan's confidant, and asked lowly.
He said in a loud voice: "The eldest son has gone out early in the morning!" After Fu handed the tea to the maid, he said displeasedly: "Now that the scientific examination is coming, I don't know how to read more books at home, and still run around. It's so outrageous. After a while,
Send someone out to call him back!" The maid nodded and said, "No!"