You know? You know nothing! Besides, why do you have so many names for nothing? Who in the right mind has so many names?
Wang was dumbfounded. Thinking of what he had said, he couldn't help but gulp and spit. He forced out a smile and said forcefully: "I knew it was you, Mr. Hou. You are just kidding. In fact, I have guessed it a long time ago. I can write "A Fang"."
Apart from you, Lord Marquis, who else in the world can write poems and poems like "Gong Fu"? Everyone, don't you think so?"
Everyone didn't respond. It was so embarrassing. After all, he was from the Wang family in Taiyuan. This old guy didn't even want to lose his face.
"Li Mu, I ask you, why don't you use your real name to take part in the imperial examination? Do you know that this is against the rules? I can issue an order to cancel your title of No. 1 Scholar."
When everyone heard this, they said, yes, you forgot this section, you Li Mu violated the rules, this is called impostor, you must be fired!
"Your Majesty, please forgive me." Li Mu put away his playful look and said, "I did this on purpose for three reasons. One, I have heard a lot of rumors recently. It is said that many officials from the Ministry of Rites, in order to prevent me from being successful.
The number one scholar came up with all kinds of tricks. I didn’t use my real name because of this consideration. Secondly, I don’t want your majesty to bear the reputation of favoritism. If your majesty sees that the name on the test paper is Li Mu, even if I really am.
If you are outstanding, your majesty will nominate a minister to be the number one scholar, and he will be true to his words. Thirdly..."
A slight smile appeared at the corner of Li Mu's lips, and he said: "I really don't take the No. 1 Scholar too seriously. I just want to tell the people in the world that I, Li Mu, will practice what I say. If I say it, I will have equal strength. As for whether
I don’t care if I will be expelled from my job, because I have already proved it.”
"That's why you told me that if you get the top prize but don't want it, can I allow you to transfer it to someone else?"
"That's what it means."
"What a arrogant guy!" Li Shimin snorted: "Don't say that I won't give you a chance. I'll give you a chance for today's matter. I'll give you a chance in the palace test later. If you have the ability, you can come out on top again. The mistake you made, I
I'll pretend I didn't see it, and I'll reward you, but if you don't get the first prize in the exam, I will punish you with all the crimes. Do you dare to bet?"
"It doesn't matter, I. Duke Wei, do you dare?"
Wei Zheng had read "A Fang Gong Fu" three times, and he was convinced by Li Mu in his heart, but he really couldn't bear to admit it, and considering his age, it was too unreasonable to worship Li Mu as his teacher, so he could only snort coldly.
response.
Li Shimin was too lazy to watch the two people bickering and signaled to Eunuch Gao. At this time, the Jinshi outside the hall also completed their performances and entered the hall cautiously one by one according to the rules.
Everyone sat down behind their desks according to their own nouns. They all looked at the desk of the No. 1 Scholar and saw Li Mu leisurely walking over and sitting down. Ma Zhou next to him glanced at it and showed no sign of concern.
I felt surprised, as if I had already guessed this result.
"The imperial examination selects talents for the country. In addition to the regular subjects, I also add formal subjects. The purpose is to select extraordinary talents to assist me. Therefore, I will give extra rewards to those who come out first in the formal subjects. When they are appointed, they will also
I will improve it to a higher level, and I hope that all living beings can use their talents to help me solve my worries and doubts."
After speaking, Li Shimin signaled to Eunuch Gao. Eunuch Gao unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and said: "This is a direct and admonishing subject. Your Majesty asked: The barbarians are not yet in peace, and the Western Turks want to invade the Hetao land from the east.
The Tang Dynasty was in war or peace, how should we deal with it?"
"Write it, it's limited to one hour."
As the number one scholar in regular subjects, Li Mu was the closest to Li Shimin, and it was Li Shimin who paid the most attention to him. Seeing Li Mu lift his pen, Li Shimin walked down, stood in front of Li Mu, and watched him write.
Li Mu was about to write when he suddenly saw someone in front of him. He looked up and whispered, "Your Majesty, there is something wrong with me. Someone is watching and I can't write."
"I want to read it, so hurry up and write it."
"Your Majesty, every writer has his own unspeakable secrets. Aren't you forcing me to do so?"
"What kind of writer? I don't understand. Do you want to write? I'm going to watch you write!"
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other. After all, Li Mu was defeated. He lowered his head and started writing. As expected, it was Wang Xianzhi's handwriting, but it was different from the Jinshi examination paper. It was no longer regular script, but cursive.
, smoother and more flowing.
Do you think this is irritating or not? We haven’t seen each other for a few days, and this kid has practiced several calligraphy styles. He has achieved a level that ordinary people can’t achieve in a lifetime of practice, but he has achieved it in just a few days.
"When did you practice, kid?"
Li Mu whispered while writing: "Your Majesty, where is the answer sheet? Can you not disturb the candidates? Didn't I just say that? I was afraid that others would cause trouble, so I practiced a few more handwritings for fear of being recognized."
"you……"
"Your Majesty, I am not the only one. When we chat like this, we also affect other people. Don't you know that when writing, you are most afraid of having your train of thought interrupted?"
"Okay!" Li Shimin gritted his teeth and endured, saying: "You write, you write well, I want to see what you can write!"
Li Shimin pursed his lips and stopped talking. He watched Li Mu's pen move around without stopping at all. Li Shimin didn't think so at first, but after looking at it for a while, he frowned. "On the Six Kingdoms", what did this guy write about the Six Kingdoms?
, have you read too many history books about the pre-Qin Dynasty? They have already written about Afang Palace, so what about the Six Kingdoms?
But after reading for a while, my doubts gradually dissipated. This article, on the surface, is about the Six Kingdoms, but in fact it is about a way of governing the country. The beginning of the article makes it clear that the Six Kingdoms were destroyed because of the failure of the army and bad fighting, and the disadvantage was bribing Qin.
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Cut five cities today, cut ten cities tomorrow, and then have a good night's rest.
This sentence can be said to be in Li Shimin's heart. Facing the eastward advance of the Western Turks, he must fight head-on. Otherwise, if he is given a loophole, he can sleep peacefully for a while, but what about the future? What can he do?
Chang'an was ceded to them?
And this sentence is even more interesting: "Qi people should not be attached to Qin. Assassins can't do it, but good generals are still there. Then the number of winners and losers, and the principles of survival, should be compared with Qin, and it may not be easy to measure." Li Shimin has read history books
, the good general in this sentence refers to General Li Mu of the State of Zhao. Under the guard of General Li Mu of the State of Zhao, the Qin army could not advance. However, when the monarch of the State of Zhao fell into the Qin people's alienation plan and killed Li Mu, the State of Zhao
It collapsed and was easily attacked and destroyed by the Qin army.
Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh. This guy definitely used this allusion on purpose!
Later, Li Mu put forward his own opinion: "By bribing the land of Qin, making the world's advisers, serving Qin's heart, honoring the world's talents, and striving to the west, I fear that the people of Qin will not be able to swallow it." He
It is saying that seeking peace is not as good as working together as one. We should reward heroes and recruit talents. Even if the enemy is as powerful as Qin, there is no need to be afraid.
He is indeed a great talent!
Li Shimin nodded and smiled, already thinking about it.