Chapter 248: The top three in the circle, roll call
In fact, yesterday afternoon, Shang Huaili submitted the results of the palace examination to Zhao Shen. At the same time, he also submitted the top ten examination papers and waited for Zhao Shen to select the top three candidates.
Sure enough, as Zhao Shen thought, most of these test papers had extreme confidence in the Northern Expedition. Although Zhao Shen knew in his heart that it was impossible, this did not mean that he did not hope that the Northern Expedition would win.
So, I randomly selected three test papers that were full of literary talent and had something to say, and circled them as the top three.
However, for such a simple matter, when Zhongshu Province issued the decree, problems arose.
After seeing Zhao Shen's choice, the two senior ministers of Zhongshu Province, Chen Kangbai and Tang Situi, personally asked to see the emperor and persuaded Zhao Shen to change his ranking. Their reasons were also very legitimate. Now the Song Dynasty seems to be powerful. However, there are many omissions. In addition, now that the Jin army is powerful, it is basically impossible to win this battle. Just like now, the Sizhou predicament is simply difficult to resolve, and as a student of the Song Dynasty, it is not possible to do everything. Such a flattering person should be able to see the true strength and weakness of Song and Jin...
Moreover, they took out one of the top ten test papers and urged Zhao Shen to change it to the first place. They also said that this test paper not only had something to say, but also had an objective view. Although there were no good words in it, it was Although his words were a little extreme in criticizing the ills of the times, they still had the style of the previous Tang and Wei dynasties, and he was exactly the kind of talent the emperor should have chosen.
Coincidentally, this test paper is Shen Tang's test paper.
Naturally, Tang Situi and others did not want to help Shen Tang, but to discourage Zhao Shen from the Northern Expedition. If Zhao Shen was bent on the Northern Expedition, it would naturally be extremely detrimental to the position of the Peace Party. To select such a test paper, it is obvious that It is more in line with the interests of the Lord Peace Party.
Therefore, the two argued hard, until Zhao Shen finally left in anger, but the position of the top three was not determined.
By this morning, the students were already waiting outside the door, and the rankings of the top three had to be confirmed. After the morning meeting started, after talking about a few minor things, Shang Huaili once again asked Zhao Shen to mark the names of the top three. !
Zhao Shen once again made the rounds according to his previous choice, but Zhongshu Province, led by the left and right ministers, refuted them all. Moreover, even the Yushitai also joined in and said that as a scholar of the new science, he must judge current affairs impartially. We should not slander Meishang just because His Majesty likes it. This is talk of subjugating the country, and His Majesty should reject it at all costs...
In fact, Zhao Shen also knew very well that it was impossible for these so-called talents to judge the victory or defeat of the Northern Expedition. The reason why he chose such a topic was to seek some confidence. For such an answer, It was also within his expectation.
As for Shen Tang's test paper, he had also read it. In fact, Zhao Shen greatly appreciated and agreed with many of the opinions in it. However, in Zhao Shen's view, it was just written by a crazy scholar. And, According to what was said in the test paper, the Song Dynasty is now riddled with problems, with huge civil, military, officialdom, and economic problems. Zhao Shen really wanted to ask Shen Tang, is it true that in his eyes, Da Is the Song Dynasty so unbearable? Moreover, such a great Song Dynasty is under his control. Doesn't this mean that he is a foolish king? Therefore, Zhao Shen has a lot of respect for Shen Tang's sincere words. disgust.
After all, which emperor wants to be a coward? A sage like Li Shimin wanted to chop off Wei Zheng's head countless times, let alone Zhao Shen?
But Zhao Shen had a livid face and looked at more than half of the people in the court below, who all went out to ask for the performance. Even if he didn't agree, he had to agree. Zhao Song's physique gave the civil servants the courage to pull the emperor down. .I think back then, Kou Zhun dared to drag the emperor directly to the front line and the battlefield, but now, he just forced the emperor to change a mere palace examination ranking. Although it was an honor in the history of civil servants, it was not a big deal.
Almost gritting his teeth, Zhao Shen made a circle on the disgusting test paper. If it hadn't been for the Chuanlu and Qionglin banquet later, Zhao Shen would have definitely turned around and left. As an emperor, but Isn't it embarrassing to be forced by a group of ministers to change the decree?
This is why a mere early morning meeting was delayed until nearly noon.
Moreover, after the palace examination rankings were over, there should have been a process of passing the test. That is to say, the emperor was asked to first see if there were any people among the top ten who looked crooked and affected the state. If so, the rankings would need to be reviewed again. Change. After all, in ancient times, in addition to the so-called knowledge, appearance was an important part of being an official. However, because the results did not come out yesterday, the small biography that should have been conducted yesterday was canceled and became a direct large-scale biography.胪.
Entering the palace again, the students looked much more excited than last time. Some of them could not hold it any longer and whispered to the people beside them, admiring the splendor and majesty of the imperial city.
The officials who led the way did not say much about this. The spring breeze was so exciting that horses were hoofed and they could see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day! This was the most glorious moment in the lives of these students, and today, the whole world belongs to these young people in their prime. .
When they came to the square outside the Daqing Hall, everyone stopped. The Dachuan Festival is a national event, so at the entrance of the main hall, there is a gorgeous guard of honor, and a yellow bookcase is placed at the entrance of the main hall. On top of the bookcase, There is a gold list! Above the gold list is the ranking of this palace examination.
An official from the Ministry of Etiquette stood quietly beside the desk, his expression solemn and majestic.
In the Daqing Hall, a chamberlain officer arrived and said, "Your Majesty, the new Jinshi has arrived."
Zhao Shen, who was wearing a military uniform, nodded slightly and said to the ministers below: "Gentlemen, let's go see the New Scientists!"
After saying this, a messenger came in, leading the courtiers to the outside of the hall. Chen Kangbai and Tang Si stood on both sides of the golden bookcase, and a group of courtiers stood on the east side of the students. , stood in the order of the above. A group of internal servants and miscellaneous officials stood to the west of the students. Today, all the glory belongs to these new scholars.
After everyone lined up and stood in line, Shang Huaili, the Minister of Rites, entered the hall and started to perform the sermon.
Not long after, Zhao Shen, who was wearing a starched dragon robe, a loose waistband, a square-shaped collar, and a sky-high crown, slowly stepped out and stood behind the golden book case.
Zhao Shen appeared, and the ceremonial guards and performers who had been prepared on the side began to beat the instruments. First, the song "Long Ping Zhi Zhang" was played, and then a chamberlain sounded his whip three times under the stairs. Then, there was "Qing" Chapter of Ping'.
Amidst the peaceful vocal music, the students and court officials present paid homage to Emperor Zhao Shen!