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Chapter 139 Palace Examination Result

June 27th in the seventh year of Hongzheng was the day when the palace examination results were released.

Early in the morning, many people were anxiously waiting for the news from the palace. The ten excellent answer sheets selected by the chief examiners had already been placed on Emperor Hongzhen's desk, and the three hundred candidates for the imperial examination that day also Already waiting outside the Tai Chi Hall.

In fact, it is not 300 people to be correct, but 290 nine people, and the absent one happened to be Chu Tianyou who was on the cusp these days.Among the ten test papers on Hong Zhendi's desk, there was still Chu Tianyou's.

Zhang Hua, a scholar of the Wenhua Palace, reported to Emperor Hongzhen with a solemn expression: "Qizou Emperor, according to the old minister, Chu Tianyou from Yangzhou has excellent writing skills, and he has a thorough understanding of the affairs of the world. Even the old man dare not say that the article can be written so well, no matter what kind of mistakes this capable person makes, His Majesty should be lenient!"

The ministers standing below looked at Zhang Hua in puzzlement. The gossip and rumors in the capital these days have grown with the wind. It is impossible for Emperor Hongzhen, who has always been clever, to be unaware of it. It must be that what Chu Tianyou committed was too serious.So this morning, almost all the officials had already made up their minds not to speak well of Chu Tianyou. Unexpectedly, Zhang Hua, who had always been prudent, would stand up first.

The Minister of Rites, who is also the examiner of this session, also took a step forward after hearing this: "Your Majesty Qizuo, I have some objections to the words of Grand Master Zhang. Although Chu Tianyou's essay is good, but the age Shang Xiaoli made such a major mistake, which shows that his conduct is not good. In my opinion, the selection of officials not only depends on literature and martial arts, but also on character. In my opinion, although the articles written by An Xiuyuan in Hubei are quite satisfactory, there is no No mistakes. It should be the best choice."

That Emperor Hong Zhen had been looking down at the [-]-ten test paper in his hand, but after hearing the words of the Minister of Rites, he couldn't help raising his head: "Oh, Song Aiqing is talking about how bad is Chu Tianyou's character?"

After hearing Emperor Hongzhen's question, the Minister of Rites thought that the emperor paid attention to what he said, so he hurriedly replied: "Return to the emperor, now it is rumored that Chu Tianyou is a heinous person. I bribed the household registration personnel. Changed the business registration to the civil registration, so that I can participate in this year's scientific examination!"

Emperor Hong Zhen simply put down the test paper in his hand, and looked at the Minister of Rites with great interest.The mood on his face was uncertain, and one couldn't feel the slightest emotion: "How did I hear that this Chu Tianyou is a direct disciple of the world-renowned Zen Master Huijing!"

The servant of the Ministry of Rites hadn't spoken yet, at this time the Youdu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate also stood up and said, "Return to the emperor. I have heard about this matter. It is said that Chu Tianyou's mother is a very profitable businessman. Daming Temple donated ten thousand taels of silver, which made Chu Tianyou worship under Zen Master Huijing."

Yang Ziqian finally couldn't listen any longer, took a step forward, and shouted angrily at the Youdu Yushi: "Master Yushi, please be careful. Zen Master Huijing is a master of Fangwai. Just recruit disciples indiscriminately."

Youdu Censor hurriedly said: "The governor misunderstood the meaning of this official, and this official only has the meaning of admiration for Zen Master Huijing. He has no intention of blasphemy. I am just worried that the young monks of Daming Temple will lose money because they are greedy for the silver. Concealed Chu Tianyou's true face."

"Nonsense!" Yang Ziqian said angrily, and turned to Emperor Hong Zhen, "I want to report to the emperor, that young hero Chu Tianyou once competed with my four boys in the arena set up in Sun Taishi's mansion. The old minister looks at that child." He has a very good character and is a talent to create!"

Sun Boming, the son of Taishi Sun, could no longer be silent at this time.He took a step forward and said: "Reporting to the emperor, Chu Tianyou once saved the life of my nephew Sun Xueming at the pier, and his martial arts are very good. But I don't know how about literature."

Emperor Hongzhen watched these courtiers chattering one after another, and waved his hands slightly after a while, but did not continue to talk about Chu Tianyou, but directly looked at Yang Ziqian, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army: " Commander Yang, have the generals read all these test papers?"

Yang Ziqian replied seriously: "Going back to the emperor, everyone has already seen it, not only the humble ministers, but also everyone in the military department."

Emperor Hongzhen showed a smile on his face: "According to the supervisor of Yang Dadu, who can be the best in these test questions?" Uncle, in addition to the fact that the exam questions this time are mainly marching, so it is not surprising to listen to Yang Ziqian's opinion.

But many officials still held their breath. Although they knew that Yijia was ultimately up to the emperor, everyone knew that the opinion of Chief Governor Yang was basically the opinion of Emperor Hong Zhen.

Yang Ziqian took a brief look at the civil and military officials, and then said: "According to the veterans, Chu Tianyou from Yangzhou, Anxiuyuan from Hubei, and Sun Xuebin from Shangjing are very outstanding, they can be ranked first!" Emperor Hongzhen nodded, no Asking Yang Ziqian the reason, he turned his gaze to Shangguan Bo, Minister of the Ministry of War: "What do you think, Lord Shangguan?"

Shangguan Bo is also an old fritter in the officialdom. Hearing Yang Ziqian's opinion at this time, how can there be any reason to refute it, and he pondered for a while and said: "The old minister agrees with Yang Ziqian's opinion, but the old minister thinks that Yin Xiaoming, who is also in Shangjing It's also good."

After listening to Shangguan Bo's opinion, Emperor Hong Zhen looked down at the test paper in his hand.

Then I asked Sun Taishi again, who knows that Sun Taishi has been keeping a low profile since the death of Empress Sun.Today he was even more unwilling to explain his opinion, but said: "Return to the emperor, because the old minister's grandson Sun Xuebin is also in this palace examination, so the old minister should avoid suspicion."

Emperor Hongzhen laughed and said: "It turns out that Sun Xuebin is the grandson of the grand master. The Sun family is well-educated!"

Grand Master Sun hurriedly knelt down to thank him: "I am so appreciative of the emperor, the old minister is terrified."

Emperor Hongzhen pushed all the test papers in his hands aside, and did not ask other people for their opinions. He said in a deep voice, "I am very satisfied with the results of this palace test. I am very pleased to finally see a group of young men who dare to break through and do things." , not a group of bookworms who stick to the rules, have no vitality, and follow the scriptures. The ten test questions presented here have their own advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, it is really Chu Tianyou Gao who was dissatisfied with the weak crown He's a winner, but his identity is really not suitable for the champion, so the top three are An Xiuyuan from Hubei, Yin Xiaoming from Shangjing, and Sun Xuebin."

As soon as Emperor Hongzhen's words fell, some people were happy and some were worried.Among them, Zhang Hua, a scholar of the Wenhua Palace, was very unworthy of Chu Tianyou. Until the completion of the Chuanlu Ceremony, Zhang Hua still had a worried look and Yang Ziqian's thoughts about Emperor Hongzhen: "Governor Yang, According to the old minister, Chu Tianyou is a rare genius, and the governor has a great influence on the emperor, and I hope the governor will speak a few words of kindness for the child in front of the emperor."

Yang Ziqian was very puzzled by Zhang Hua's attitude: "Why? Master Zhang and that Chu Tianyou are old acquaintances?" Zhang Hua shook his head: "The governor is joking, Zhang is not the person who seeks personal gain, but the child's eyes are clear , it's definitely not like the rumors in the market, it's just a little bit of emotion and love for a while!"

Yang Ziqian stroked his goatee, looked at Zhang Hua for a long time before saying: "The emperor will not miss any truly talented people, my lord will put that love of talent back in your stomach!" He walked out of the palace with a smile.

Zhang Huan was able to hold the position of a scholar in the Wenhua Hall, so he was naturally not that dull person. He looked at Yang Ziqian's leaving back coldly for a while, then swept in the direction of the Taiji Hall, his eyes turned, as if he had caught it What, but fleeting.

The results of the palace examination quickly spread throughout the capital, and of course it quickly reached the ears of Daiyu and Tenman.Tenman smashed a cup angrily, and said angrily: "This old emperor must be confused. Brother Chu is so knowledgeable that he didn't even enter the top three. This... is really stupid."

Lin Haorui glanced at Teng Man: "Sister Teng is talking nonsense again. Your Majesty is not yet in his forties. How can he be described as an old fool. You can just say this in Yanyu Pavilion, but if it spreads A crime of disrespect."

"Brother Yilin meant that Brother Chu was buried inexplicably like this. You must know how hard and difficult the ten-year cold window is. The imperial examination is so important. ruin a person's career."

Lin Haorui was also in a very bad mood at this time, and his tone couldn't help being a bit rushed: "Even so, Sister Teng's excitement can help God a little bit. We don't even know what's going on with him now, so how can we punish him for our indiscretion? He brings trouble!"

Daiyu's eyebrows twitched, feeling that Lin Haorui's words were a bit serious, fearing that Teng Man would not be able to hold back, she hurriedly persuaded him: "Brother, Sister Teng is also worried about Brother Chu, why are you so fierce?"

But Tenman didn't care about Lin Haorui's accusation, and said regretfully: "Sister Lin, Brother Lin is right, I was too impulsive, this will only bring more trouble to Brother Chu!" Lin Haorui heard Tenman's words like this He said that when he really appreciated Tengman's child, he could teach, and he couldn't help laughing softly, and comforted him: "I can understand Sister Teng's feelings, but if this is the case, it is better to say less in the future."

"I know, let Brother Lin see the joke!" Tenman sighed heavily, and kept cursing this terrible feudal society in his heart. In this society without human rights and freedom, everything can only be based on rights.Fortunately, these people are not the people living at the bottom. If that is the case, Tenman can hardly imagine that he can endure it for a few days.

"I don't know where Big Brother Chu has gone. It's really worrying!" Daiyu sighed leisurely. In fact, she really didn't believe that Chu Tianyou would be knocked down by such a thing. In her opinion, Chu Tianyou is a world that has fallen. The temperament that won't frown, will not have any influence at all because of such things.

"I'm afraid I know!" Lin Haorui said suddenly, causing the two girls to exclaim at the same time, and looked at him in surprise.