The minister said, "The wind in the south is weak, so it can be transformed by virtue, and the wind in the north is strong, so it should be controlled by power."

Emperor Hongwu said, "The land has north and south, the people have no intention, and the emperor treats people equally, how can there be each other? You say that the style of the south is weak, so you can transform virtue. The style of the north is strong, so you should control it with power. However, where does a gentleman and a villain have no place? A gentleman is virtuous, and a villain fears power, and each one has its own right to do it. Can you say one word?" - "The Sermon on Taizu".

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In Wenhua Hall, the lights are brightly lit.

Ling Han drank a few bowls of strong tea before suppressing the tiredness in his heart.

Carefully read the masterpieces presented by the examiners, word by word, smile when you read the joyful place, and look like frost when you read the smooth place.

Put the test papers aside. Instead, use a pen to write down comments solemnly on those test papers that have not been won, just like a teacher correcting students' homework.

"Lingbutang!"

It was midnight, Zheng Yi, the Minister of Rites, came over and said with a smile, "It's almost done, should you give the test paper to the Lord Long Live?"

Ling Han did not speak, but took a pen and wrote the last line of words on a candidate's paper. "You are not pure in your heart, and the pen at the end of the test paper is a sloppy and exhausted look. The country is to win the scholars for the country and the people. With such a stage-frightened mind, even if you win, how can you become a good official in the future?"

"You write these, but the candidates can't see them!" Zheng Yi said with a smile.

"I have already asked the emperor!" Ling Han whispered, "After reviewing these papers, they will be sent to the candidates one by one." As he said, he yawned, "Let them know what they lack. Otherwise, they would be unable to take the exam for the rest of their lives!"

"My elders are really a teacher!" Zheng Yi smiled.

Ling Han stood up, shook his arms without any image, and signaled to others, "Hold the papers and go to see the emperor with me!"

Zheng Yi was beside him, "This time, the old man was the master of reading, how many northerners have been added to the book?"

"Sixty-one!" Ling Han said.

"Hmm?" Zheng Yi was shocked and almost fell down, "Old man..."

"You are so scared that I thought I had deposed all the students in the south?" Ling Han laughed, "How can I do that? It's good to learn this thing, but it's bad. Although I am a native, I can't deliberately pull down other students just because I want to help the native!"

As he said, he smiled and said, "According to the emperor's will, the northern list was opened separately, and all the scholars he received were from the northern people!"

"This..." Zheng Yi was even more puzzled, puzzled, "Then after?"

"Generally!" Ling Han said, "The cultural and educational differences between provinces are extremely different. If the country takes a place, it is not a blessing for the country, nor is it a blessing for the students in the world!"

In Fengtian Hall, Zhu Yunyu did not rest, and was watching the memorial while waiting for the results of the review.

Ling Han and others came in with the exam paper, "I'm going to pay a visit to the emperor!"

"I've been tired for a day, so there's no need to bow!" Zhu Yunxiu smiled and put down the memorial in his hand and said, "The turtle is shameful, let them see it and ask someone to pass on the meal!"

"Yes!" The turtlemaster responded and ordered the eunuch to bring stools to the ministers, bring a square table, and waited for a while, a palace servant brought the food in and placed it in front of everyone.

"You have been busy for a day, and the water has not been in!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, "Today's rules are put aside, let's talk while eating!" As he said, he said, "Put the fried lotus root in front of Mr. Ling. He is old, eat something light!"

This kindness made all the ministers jealous.

Unexpectedly, Ling Han said, "Your Majesty, although I am old, I still love to eat meat!"

"Oh!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, "Then send the roasted mutton together!"

Ling Han was not polite, and grabbed the lamb leg and chewed it. After a few strokes, his mouth was covered in oil. While eating, he said, "Your Majesty, it's not that old minister is picking his mouth. This mutton is not as good as the chef at my family!" As he said, he ate two more bites, "This mutton chop is really a waste of things. He used a carrot casserole to simmer over low heat. The soup was milky white, and then served with two buns. Hey, it was not cured!"

Zhu Yunxi laughed, "I didn't expect that Ling Aiqing also had a diligent meal!"

"It's not a big deal. Although the old minister is eighty, his heart is still similar to that of a forty-year-old man!" Ling Han grinned, "Nao jade liquid, roasted meat food, and that... pretty beauty!"

"Hahaha!" The hall filled with laughter and the atmosphere was much more relaxed.

Zhu Yunxiu drank half a bowl of millet porridge, ate a piece of radish cake and put down his chopsticks.

"The results are out?"

Ling Han wiped off the oil stains on his hand and said, "Selected! I read the test paper and chose the Shandong candidate Han Kezhong as the top scorer!"

"Oh? This name sounds familiar!" Zhu Yunsheng smiled.

Zheng Yi immediately said, "During the palace examination that day, he didn't have enough papers. It was the golden mouth you opened by the emperor. I promised him to take the exam papers, and I also asked him to take the exam slowly!"

"Well, I remembered it. There is such a person!" As he said that, he smiled at the ministers, "Don't you think I'm going to like me, and I thought I knew this person, so I chose the top scorer!"

"Other old ministers dare not guarantee it, but there is absolutely nothing for old ministers! If you don't have talent and learning, even if the prince ends up in person, the old minister will be demoted!" Ling Han said seriously.

"Han Kezhong!" Zhu Yunxiu read this name again and opened the paper.

"Speaking of this candidate, there is another strange thing!" Zheng Yi, Minister of Rites, said again.

"Let me tell me!" Zhu Yunxiu said casually while looking at the paper.

"On the same day, Minister Xia from the Ministry of Rites brought his sons into the palace and wanted to search for him first. He actually found him..." As he said that, Zheng Yi kept a secret and continued to smile, "I found the steamed buns!"

Suddenly, Zhu Yunxiu was also a little surprised and looked up and listened.

"Mr. Xia was anxious at that time. What a big deal about going to the palace, and he actually brought steamed buns? Han Kezhong said that he was afraid that he would be hungry and had no place to eat while taking the exam!"

At this moment, Zhu Yunxiu smiled.

Zheng Yi said again, "Mr. Xia scolded, "Why did the emperor's great kindness not prepare food for the candidates? Just let Han Kezhong throw away the steamed buns quickly!"

Zhu Yunxi's smile slowly disappeared.

"Han Kezhong said, that's a white-floured steamed bun, how can it be discarded at will!" Zheng Yi said, "A candidate and the minister of the current dynasty lifted up outside the Meridian Gate!"

"What happened later?" Zhu Yunhuang buried his head in the exam again.

"Later, it was the uncle of the country who rescued the siege!" Zheng Yi smiled, "It was the Marquis of Huaiyuan on duty that day. Seeing this, he stepped forward to Han Kezhong and said that he had not eaten breakfast yet, so he took a few guards to divide the steamed buns." As he said, Zheng Yi said, "I still admire my uncle. The uncle who ate steamed buns and said to people that it is not easy for poor students to be tolerant!"

"The Minister of Rites you mentioned is Xia Yuanji?" Zhu Yunfeng looked at the paper, but the words on the paper attracted his attention.

Because in the test questions about the harm of land annexation, Han Kezhong, from the perspective of rural peasants, first explained the difficulty of farmers and lack of capital to resist risks. He also said that the government’s dependence on wealthy families led to the acquisition of land by prominent families and prominent families.

Zheng Yi smiled and said, "That's right!" and continued, "Before he was promoted to Shishou, Shishou was a scholar in Fujian!"

Zhu Yunxiu picked up the pen and wrote it accurately on Han Kezhong's paper. Then he put down the pen and looked at Zheng Yi, smiling, "You, these things are clear!"
Chapter completed!