When everyone wanted to ask Mr. Ming Liu what he saw as the general trend of the country, there was a commotion outside the crowd.
Everyone looked eagerly.
The crowd automatically separated into a passage, and more than a dozen servants opened the way, leading a wealthy middle-aged man to the front of the list.
"Well done, Mr. Li!"
"Uncle Li, have you eaten?"
"Except Mr. Li, why did you come here in person today?"
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The crowds greeted each other one after another. Mr. Li was expressionless but polite and frequently greeted the crowds on both sides with fists.
Anyone who didn't know Mr. Li asked the person next to him who was shouting excitedly to ask who he could refer to?
The person who answered first rolled his eyes, then sneered, and said with disdain: "You don't know anyone except Mr. Li? The richest man in the capital! At first glance, you look like a bumpkin from out of town..."
After muttering a few words, he pretended to be mysterious and said: "It's not strange to meet him in other places, but it is strange for him to appear here today."
"Why are you so fat?" The person who asked the question was successfully aroused, and he didn't want to look back with disdain.
"By the way, I started the imperial examination right after the founding of the Ming Dynasty. This caused a commotion in the whole city, except for Li, the official. The number one scholar in the first year of Hongwu was captured by him!"
The people listening kept nodding and said: "Oh, it turns out that the department is such a big deal. Come to think of it, it's weird that he came to the department!"
Except for Mr. Li, he didn't know that other people were talking about him, and he knew that he couldn't control it. On weekdays, he just relied on his money to show off his authority. Those who dared to use power had their own iron fist waiting for him.
However, others are right, he is indeed rich. He owns rice shops, wineries, brothels, transportation, etc. He is an exaggeration to say that he is the richest man in the capital, but he is still considered a wealthy person.
At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, there were no de facto aristocrats, so the richest man in the capital was the man of cards, and no one dared to compete with him for the top spot.
In people's imagination, Li's daughter should be living a happy life with the number one scholar, but his appearance today makes people confused.
When they got to the bottom of the list, someone immediately came forward to fawn over them. Mr. Li exchanged some casual greetings and asked why everyone was gathered together.
Guan Tuzi had a rare opportunity to show his face, so he quickly separated from everyone and came forward to explain Lao Liu's predicament in detail.
In fact, Yuan Liu was not the only one to encounter difficulties. In the first year of Hongwu's reign, all those who joined him in capturing his son-in-law were in a similar situation, and Yuan Li was no exception.
So he said with concern: "Old Liu can see clearly. I only figured this out a few days ago."
Everyone was busy asking why.
Officer Li said outside: "The Military Aircraft Department seems not to pay much attention to the imperial examination. Not to mention that the person selected is rich and powerful, but the official position is still hanging in the air?"
"What do you mean? Doesn't the number one scholar go directly to the Hanlin Academy?" someone asked in surprise.
"Hanlin Academy? Shit..." Mr. Li spat outside and continued: "I heard from my son-in-law that they first have to study at Xingzheng College for four years. When did that... change... their concept, what?
Only then will there be a formal establishment.”
"What kind of system?"
"It's the qualification to be an official." A knowledgeable person immediately explained.
"Yes, Xiao Ma is right, that's what he meant." Mr. Li said with approval.
Liu Yuanwai interjected at this time: "My wife's second uncle's aunt's great-nephew is walking in the military aircraft office. I asked him to find out that those who are successful in the civil service will be awarded an officer after only one year of study, and they are still
It’s an important position. It’s three years ahead of a successful candidate who has studied for four years. How much less money will he earn in three years..."
"Yes, yes!" Everyone strongly agreed.
Someone boldly asked: "Could it be that Mr. Li wants to change his son-in-law?"
Officer Li shook his head and replied: "How is that possible? I am the most loyal person in business, and the agreed upon son-in-law will not change again."
"Then why are you here?"
"I choose a grandson-in-law."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
Someone said in an uncertain tone: "It seems that Mr. Li's granddaughter is only ten years old, right?"
Mr. Li's eyes bulged and he said: "One step slowly, one step at a time. For the future happiness of my granddaughter, I will make a decision in advance."
"Oh..." Everyone understood that Mr. Li wanted to take advantage of the situation in advance.
Someone immediately complimented: "Mr. Li is far-sighted and far-sighted. I am inferior to him. He has superb methods and bets on both sides. Who else can compare with you in future business?"
The crowd's discussion became louder and louder, finally causing some people's dissatisfaction.
These are the scholars at the bottom of the list. Some scholars scolded: "You profiteers who torture people's flesh and blood! Don't connect our sacred qualifications for public service with your stinking of copper and soil our innocence out of thin air."
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"You look poor. You see no one is paying attention to you, so you feel unhappy. Go away!"
The businessmen made a fuss.
The scholar's face turned red and his neck was thick. He pointed at them and trembled: "It's an insult to gentlemen, it's an insult to gentlemen... How can I, the Deng Dynasty, be a person who bends his back to fight for rice! It's unreasonable."
The merchants were about to retaliate when they suddenly heard the sound of a golden gong. Everyone's attention was diverted and they looked towards the south gate of the imperial city.
I saw hundreds of Imperial Guards filing out of the south gate of the imperial city. The ones in front beat their golden gongs and shouted for everyone to disperse.
The crowd was afraid of the military power and retreated continuously, exposing the city wall.
At this time, several men in red robes walked out of the city gate.
The person in front was smiling broadly, holding yellow silk in his hand and shaking it three times with one step.
People who knew him immediately whispered below: "It's Tong Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel."
Tong Derong looked at the surging heads below and felt very happy. When he walked to the city wall, he loudly said to everyone: "The results of the Hongwu Civil Service Examination in the third year have been released. I hope those who are on the list will not be proud. There will be more difficult tests ahead."
We are waiting for you. I also hope that those who have failed will not be discouraged and keep working hard. Maybe they will be on the list next year."
"I know Tong Shangshu, let's release the list quickly." The people below cheered.
Tong Derong nodded, said no more, and handed the yellow silk to the clerk behind him.
Several scribes cooperated, smeared paste and pasted the list on the city wall, and then quickly retreated.
Enthusiastic crowds rushed forward.
Next, there was a constant sound:
"Haha, I won!"
"Mom and Dad, the baby is pregnant!"
"I won too! Hardworking lady grinding tofu..."
"Hey, what are you doing?"
"What? Being a son-in-law? No, I have a wife at home."
"How about a house in Beijing and a BMW?"
"I'll think about it...Oh, don't go! Okay, I'll write a letter to divorce my wife immediately."
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"I missed!"
"What face do I have when I go back to see Mr. Jiangdong? I'm not alive anymore..."
"Go to hell and don't stop me from catching people!"
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"Bohu, one of the four great talents in the south of the Yangtze River, didn't win? There must be something shady! The world is unfair. I want to go to the imperial city to knock on the palace."
"Let's go together, let's question the Gonggun princes in the current dynasty, whether they are facing the shady officials or not!"
"Oh, what are you doing? Why are you arresting people! Come on, the soldiers are beating up the scholars..."
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There was chaos outside the imperial city.
Tong Derong's face turned black with anger. Several people who failed the exam dared to openly question the officials and deny fairness and justice. It's impossible for a mouse dropping to ruin a pot of soup!
He commanded the imperial troops to infiltrate the flock of sheep like tigers, catching those who barked randomly.
When the sun hit the mark, the farce outside the imperial city stopped.
The winners walked away with great satisfaction.
The man who captured his son-in-law walked away satisfied.
The losers left sadly.
The troublemaker was caught!
The empty walls of the imperial city and the yellow lists posted there bear witness to the dissolution of the storm.
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