Dangxiang is indeed the most bizarre nation on this continent. Once he made up his mind, he evacuated overnight.
If it weren't for the messy camp in front of them, which still exuded an unpleasant stench, the martial arts students would have been unable to believe that just yesterday there were 100,000 Xixia troops stationed here.
"The teacher has a wonderful plan." At this moment, in the eyes of the students, Chen Ke is already a god-like existence, and his eyes are filled with admiration: "As expected!"
"This is not some magical plan." Chen Ke couldn't help but blush secretly. This was actually Han Xianggong's clever trick, but he was the one who said it first. I guess Han Qi was regretting it at this moment, why didn't he say anything earlier? But it was Han Qi's fault.
Chen Ke didn't have any psychological burden due to his achievements. He immediately returned to his master's style and said: "Learn the two courses of 'Intelligence' and 'Strategy', and you can all analyze them."
"Yes." The students were taught.
In Dashun City, after repeatedly confirming that the Xixia people had withdrawn their troops, they finally put down the hanging basket and sent people out of the city to check. The martial arts students also went up to greet them.
Half an hour later, the city gate slowly opened, and Fan Chunren led the crowd out of the city to greet him.
"This is the famous Chen Zhongfang!" Fan Chunren came closer in a moment, clasping his fists excitedly and saying: "I am Fan Chunren, I dare not say thank you for your kindness, please accept my bow." After saying that, he turned over and dismounted, and bowed deeply to the bottom.
"Brother Fan must not do this. He is just doing things for the imperial court." Chen Ke quickly got off his horse to support him and said without taking any credit: "On the contrary, I admire Brother Fan from the bottom of his heart for being a member of a famous family but willing to guard the border for the country.
So tight!”
Fan Chunren was usually very serious in speech and was known as the 'Little Fan Laozi'. But firstly, Chen Ke had the kindness to help him, and secondly, he was also very convinced of this knowledgeable and successful scholar Chen, so he said with a smile on his face: "
I just want to feel at ease." After saying that, she held his arm affectionately and said, "Hurry into the city, let's have a good drink and talk!"
"Exactly what I wanted!" Chen Ke laughed.
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In the Imperial Palace of Bianjing, in the Imperial Hall of Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Zhen was discussing the imperial examination with the prime ministers.
This year is a big year for the imperial examination. In February, the Jinshi examination will be held first. In April, the highest-level examination will be held. The imperial examination has ended now, and the palace examination will be held in three days. The monarchs and ministers have temporarily put aside their worries about the west.
First determine the examiners for the imperial examination.
The rest of the officials were easy to handle. The most important thing was the two official candidates. Fu Bi recommended Anshi, the king of Zhizhi, and Han Qi recommended Yang Ledao, who was to be made in Tianzhang Pavilion. Since the two prime ministers had decided on the candidates, the rest of the officials naturally did not dare to object.
It depends on Zhao Zhen’s opinion.
"These two men are both talented and have good character, so they are naturally qualified to serve as detailed officials." Zhao Zhen played with a jade paperweight and said slowly: "But Wang Anshi has a very stubborn personality. It seems that Yang Ledao is not easy to talk to either."
"Your Majesty is wise." Fu Bi smiled bitterly and said, "Only in this way can we select true talents for the Song Dynasty."
"Having said that, let's find someone to suppress them." Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "I have recently suffered from an eye disease and it is very difficult to see. Dear friends, who is willing to serve as the CEO and decide the ranking for me?"
"Absolutely no way. Jinshi are disciples of the Emperor, and they are all ranked by the Emperor." Fu Bi said flatly: "If Your Majesty asks your ministers to do the work for you, what kind of disciples are you?"
"My husband is right." Han Qi smiled and said, "We are indeed not suitable. But if your majesty's son does the job for you, wouldn't it be reasonable?"
"This..." Fu Bi did not dare to speak anymore. The two-year period agreed by the emperor back then was about to expire this year. At this juncture, any arrangement made by the official family may have hidden meanings. Although he felt deeply in his heart
It's like a clear mirror. But as Prime Minister, I can't be promoted anymore, so there is really no need to offend others.
"What Han Aiqing said makes sense." Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "It is true that the widow's son is the most suitable. Who do you think should be the president?"
"I don't dare to make a decision, but I still ask the Holy Will to make a decision."
"Tell me about it," Zhao Zhen said with a smile, "Is it for your reference?"
"Of course, the chief executive officer of the imperial examination must be a person with profound education." Han Qi said bluntly.
"That makes sense." Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "Nonsense, go and send a message to the Prince of Qingling County."
"Here." Hu Yandui, who was standing by, responded softly and slowly exited the hall. Unexpectedly, he bumped into someone at the door.
He took a closer look and saw that it was Zeng Gongliang, the Privy Council envoy. He hurried in without waiting for a message.
Hu Yandui quickly said, "I forgive you." Unexpectedly, Mr. Zeng patted him on the shoulder without hesitation, strode into the hall, and saluted deeply: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, double happiness!"
"What's the happy news, Prime Minister?" Zhao Zhen knew how calm Zeng Gongliang was. Seeing how excited he was, he couldn't help but get excited and said, "Quickly come and help me."
"Your Majesty, first of all, here is a joint letter between Fan Chunren and Chen Zhongfang. It is said that the day after Chen Zhongfang arrived in Dashun City, Xixia retreated its troops and sent an envoy to the capital to submit Li Liangzuo's memorial."
"Ha..." Zhao Zhen finally let go of his worries and couldn't help laughing at the ministers: "This Chen Zhongfang does have some clever tricks, and he actually guessed it!"
When all the ministers heard this, they couldn't help but beam with joy. They were really afraid that the two countries would go to war again. In that case, not only would the national strength be unable to support them, but everyone would not be able to live a comfortable life.
"Is there any more joy?" Zhao Zhen asked again.
"The two are from Guangxi," Zeng Gongliang said: "The Fifth Highness and Sun Miao came to the table to report that the strategy of 'using barbarians to control the barbarians' has worked. The Fifth Highness united the leaders of the barbarians in Forty-five Dong in the Youjiang area.
, cast a seal and appointed them as generals, exempted them from taxes, and ordered them to mobilize elite disciples to form the Guangyuan Army to be responsible for defending against the invasion of Jiaozhi. This measure was quite effective, and Jiaozhi was forced to send envoys to Beijing to pay tribute!"
"Really?" Zhao Zhen heard the words and said with joy: "What a great achievement, you have lived up to my expectations!" After saying that, he stood up and walked excitedly with his hands behind his hands: "Chen Ke is in the northwest, Zhao Zongji is in the southwest, they have done very well.
Beautiful, I like it very much!" The main reason is that the border troubles were settled without spending much money or fighting. It really suits his thoughts: "I must praise it greatly, praise it greatly!"
"Your Majesty is aware of this." Han Qi poured cold water and said: "The two people's methods are indeed clever and have indeed achieved the effect of repelling the enemy, but neither the party members nor the Jiaozhi people have lost a single soldier, and they may come back at any time.
, so never relax.”
"Haha, at least I bought precious time." Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "In the past period, when the court had money, it was natural that the water would come to cover it up!" Then he turned to Fu Bi and said: "Ms. Fu asked me to discuss what to do.
If the reward is appropriate, don't let the world think that I am a stingy person."
"Yes." Fu Bi responded respectfully.
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After the ministers announced their retreat, Zhao Zhen asked all the servants to retreat as well, and then looked at Sima Guang, who was sitting in the corner of the palace.
Sima Guang sighed secretly in his heart, put down his pen, and presented the still-dry daily record to the emperor.
Zhao Zhen took a look at it, pointed at it and said, "Delete these two lines."
Sima Guang glanced at it and saw that it was a secret report given by Li Xian before he met with all the ministers. There were rumors in the capital recently that Wang Junmin would be the number one scholar. You must know that the imperial examination has not even started yet, how come the number one scholar was called Wang first?
Is Junmin’s decision settled?
Zhao Zhen naturally wanted to ask, who is this Wang Junmin?
Li Xian replied that according to the investigation, he was from Laizhou, Hebei Road. He was an official and was quite talented. He studied in the Imperial College for several years and had a close relationship with the son of Han Xianggong.
Zhao Zhen was speechless. After a while, all the gentlemen asked to see...
It's hard to avoid things like fouling when you do them for the first time, but once you get used to it, you'll get used to it. Sima Guang followed the emperor's instructions, erased this secret piece, and then bowed and resigned.
"Sima Aiqing," Zhao Zhen may have felt guilty for letting such an upright person go against his true will, so he said warmly: "You can be one of the detailed officials for April's major subjects."
"I am terrified." Sima Guang suddenly became less aggrieved.
The so-called major examination is the system examination, which is the ultimate examination above the Jinshi examination. It is an examination set up by the emperor to directly select those particularly outstanding talents. Those who can participate in this examination must be recommended by important ministers, and then
After passing the difficult examinations at all levels, it is better to admit only the best talents.
It may still be unintuitive to say this. Let’s just look at the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties combined. How many times were the academic examinations held in about three hundred years? Twenty-two. On average, they were only held once every ten years. So how many were admitted?
Where are the talents? Only forty-one people were admitted in three hundred years!
In the past three hundred years, the Dukes of the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty admitted more than 40,000 Jinshi. Therefore, people say that a Jinshi is selected from a thousand scholars, and a scholar is selected from a thousand. Once he is selected, he will be famous all over the world.
If you get key training from the imperial court, no surprise, you will be crowned prime minister in a few years.
Therefore, serving as the detailed official of the system is not only a great honor, but also establishes connections with several future prime ministers. This kind of good thing that has both face and dignity is something that Sima Guang cannot refuse.
After Sima Guang retreated, Hu Yandui came back and said respectfully: "The Prince of Qingling County has arrived."
"Hmm." Zhao Zhen nodded and asked someone to call Zhao Zongshi in.
Zhao Zongshi came into the palace and saw that although he tried his best to appear unfazed by honor and disgrace, he could not hide the joy on his brows. The official actually asked him to take the palace examination on his behalf. All fools know what this means! No matter how good he is at nourishing his energy,
I couldn't control the turbulence in my heart.
After the great ceremony and worship, Zhao Zhen offered to sit down and said warmly: "I am getting older and my energy is not as good as before. I have to rely on your brothers to do some things for me."
"My son should serve his father." Zhao Zongshi said respectfully: "I am only worried that there will be something wrong, and I am deeply afraid." Welcome to your support, which is my biggest motivation.)
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