Li Hao was a little surprised when he heard that the matter was shelved in such an understatement. So he asked: "What exactly were discussed in this morning's meeting."

Yan Fu said: "Today's morning meeting is mainly about two things. The first is the posthumous title of Grand Master Du. In the court hall, His Majesty asked all the ministers to discuss it, and finally confirmed that the posthumous title is the official present and is presented to Situ and Shizhong. The second is the posthumous title.

Talking about the examination, Lu Jie, the imperial censor, accused Ouyang Xueshi and other examiners in court of being partial to others, appointing private persons, forming cliques for personal gain, disregarding the fairness of the imperial examination, and ruining the country and the country for their own preferences. And then, the five of you are

The crime is said to be that Academician Ouyang deliberately violated the law, made friends, and attacked dissidents."

Zeng Gong first answered: "A person who is knowledgeable and capable is called Xian; a person who is kind and virtuous is called Xian; a person who is smart and wise is called Xian; someone who has accomplished literature is called Xian; someone who has learned the ancient precepts is called Xian; someone who has good intelligence and temperament is called Xian.

A person who is pure and pure is called Zheng; a person who is upright and cares about the country and forgets to die is called Zheng; a person who is straight and unyielding is called Zheng; a person who has no deviation in his heart is called Zheng; a person who abides by the path unswervingly is called Zheng. They are all posthumous names for Zheng, what a good word."

After hearing this, Li Hao said depressedly: "Brother Zeng is off topic." Then he asked Yan Fu: "The examination requires sealing, transcribing, and proofreading before it reaches the examiner. How do they say that Mr. Ouyang knows which one is ours?"

Where is the answer sheet?"

"That's the problem. They say that Mr. Ouyang can even recognize Liu Ji's examination papers just based on his writing style. You have studied with Mr. Ouyang for many days, and still can't you recognize your papers?" Yan Fu said.

Li Hao was stunned after hearing this. What he said sounded really reasonable. In the end, it was Academic Ouyang who went too far during the marking process, and he was blamed for it. Li Hao asked again: "What happens next?"

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Yan Fu then went on to talk about the events of the early court: "What else can be done? As soon as Lu Jie opened his mouth, Wang Gui, Jiang Zhiqi and other officials from Taijian came out one after another, demanding heavy punishments for several examiners and re-examination."

Of course, Academician Ouyang couldn't agree, so he went out to defend himself, directly denounced the shortcomings of the imperial examination today, and said: "Articles convey the Tao, and Tao is the way of saints, the way of nature, the way of all things, and the way of all living beings. We

That is to say, I am willing to use the sage's teachings I have learned to contribute to the country. The purpose of writing articles is to present the joys and sufferings of the people in front of the emperor. To spread the sage's teachings and the emperor's instructions to the world, to rectify the world, eliminate doubts, and calm the people's hearts. However, in the literary world today,

However, a strange and sinister style of writing prevails, which cannot be understood except by scholars who have learned a lot over the years. In this way, the most important function of the article has been lost. Now I am Neihan. At this time, when I am collecting materials for the country, what is the crime for me to eliminate this shortcoming for the country and the dynasty?

have."

"As for saying that I form a clique for personal gain and recruit disciples from middle school students, it is even more nonsense. I don't avoid enemies when I am promoted externally, and I don't avoid relatives when I am promoted internally. Is it possible that I deliberately refuse to recruit talented people just because they are my disciples? Doesn't this defeat the original purpose of recruiting candidates for the imperial examination?

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As soon as these words came out, the officials praised them. Then, helplessly, Lu Jie said again: "This is your family's opinion after all. If you want to prove your innocence, you should follow Taizu's old practice and select everyone from among the failed scholars to participate in the palace examination."

, to see if he is really mediocre."

However, in the end, the official denied this matter, saying: "It is said that this is the reason why I took the imperial examination. There is no need to do anything more. I only look at the talents of the scholars in this class. If there are people who are cheating, they will be punished later."

Not too late."

"But in the end, we decided to conduct the palace examination as soon as possible. I want to complete the matter as soon as possible. The palace examination time is set for March 15th, and the results should be announced soon."

Li Hao said: "We only gave two days' notice in advance and were so eager to settle the matter. It seems that the officials don't want this matter to get further complicated."

Yan Fu said: "Yes, but in this examination, your articles must not be bad, otherwise people will inevitably find excuses to criticize Bachelor Ouyang."

Li Hao smiled and said: "I think this is a good thing now.

Yan Fu asked in confusion, "Why?" The Zeng brothers also looked at Li Hao.

Li Hao explained with a smile: "Because this matter has already been brought to court, there are rumors everywhere. Looking at the official's current intentions, it is obvious that they believe and support Bachelor Ouyang. In that case, in order to calm the turmoil and express gratitude to Ouyang

With the support of the bachelor, as long as our articles are good, they may even intentionally raise our rankings as a show of favor. Do you think this is a good thing?"

After hearing this, everyone thought that this matter might actually happen. Yan Fu immediately said: "Junior brother, it seems that you are quite suitable to be an official. I don't know how many eyes there are in my heart." Then everyone laughed and looked around.

The feeling of addiction these days.

Sure enough, a notice was issued on the same day, and then the police officers all over the city notified the scholars of the mid-level examination to participate in the examination, and those imperial students who had joined the imperial examination were recalled by the Imperial Academy's wine ministers and were prohibited from going out to join the party. After the court meeting, the dignitaries in Beijing also

The disciples from each family were found and no longer caused trouble. Without these two groups, the remaining scholars who were originally brought in from poor families naturally did not dare to do anything anymore. As a result, the external turmoil was temporarily calmed down.

Everyone was waiting for the results of the palace examination, and just when everyone was watching, the palace examination came.

Early in the morning, the successful candidates began to slowly gather outside the palace gate. When Li Hao and the Zeng brothers arrived, Sheng Changbai had also arrived. Everyone gathered together to chat for a few words, and then they saw a eunuch coming from the palace.

, taught the scholars the rules and etiquette when entering the palace, and asked everyone to stand in two lines according to their order, with Huiyuan leading the group at the front.

At this time, on the other side, hundreds of officials from the previous dynasty were waiting in line to enter the palace. Among them, Li Hao noticed that Academician Ouyang was standing very front on the side of the civil servants, while Sheng Hong was basically standing at the back.

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Of course, not only the scholars were looking at the line of officials at this time, but also many people in the line of officials were looking at the scholars with interest, wondering what they were thinking. But Li Hao paid special attention to Sheng Hong, and

Look at the way he pretends not to look away.

At the Mao hour, all the officials will go to court, and the scholars will have to wait to be summoned from the harem after the dynasty before they can enter the palace.

Around the time of Chen, the palace gate finally opened, and people filed out of the small yellow gate. They announced the decree and led all the tributes into the palace to Chongzheng Hall. Under the leadership of the small yellow gate, everyone filed into the palace gate in an orderly manner.

After entering the palace gate, Li Hao found that although the palace was not as grand and generous as the Forbidden City, it looked exquisite and graceful, like a fairyland. Everyone was led into the palace from Xuande Gate through the Xiaohuang Gate. They just saw this.

When you look at Xuande Gate, you can notice the majestic and broad gate tower built above, called Xuande Tower. The five door openings below the tower are all "gold nails and vermilion paint" in red and yellow. The walls of the tower are built with bricks and stones, and the top of the tower is made of bricks.

Various patterns such as "dragons, phoenixes and flying clouds" are engraved, and the shapes are exquisite and lifelike. The whole building is integrated, with changes and flows revealed in the dignity, and gorgeous and beautiful in the solemnity.

It shows the majestic atmosphere of the Song Dynasty, then passed Xuande Gate, entered Zuo Changqing Gate, Zuo Yintai Gate, Xuanyou Gate, and arrived at Yanyi Pavilion. After arriving at Yanyi Pavilion, eunuchs came to search for clothes and

He carried the things with him. After everyone had finished searching, he led everyone into the Chongzheng Hall.

When everyone arrived, many officials from the Ministry of Rites were already waiting here. Next, the ceremonial court conducted a roll call to emphasize discipline. Then everyone was arranged to stand in the open space in front of the palace, waiting for the emperor to arrive.

When Zhao Zhen arrived, he was accompanied by several officials. Li Hao didn't recognize any of the others, but Bachelor Ouyang was among them. Then the officials from the Ministry of Rites led everyone to kneel down and salute Zhao Zhen, shouting "Long Live Long Live" three times, and then stood up and bowed. , lowered his head and looked at his feet.

At this time, I heard the leader Zhao Zhen say: "You are all well-educated people. It is not easy to go through the scientific examination and now the palace examination. I hope you can show what you have learned today and be named on the gold list."

Then he waved his hand and ordered the servants to bring in tables and chairs, and put pens, inks, paper and inkstones one by one. Officials from the Ministry of Etiquette came to arrange for everyone to move to their respective positions according to their order. After everyone was seated, they suddenly heard the leader Zhao Zhen say: "I don't know if Li Where are Hao, Zeng Gong, Zeng Mou, Zeng Bu and Zeng Fu?"

Suddenly everyone looked at the five people. Li Hao and others were shocked when they heard this, and then stood up and saluted under the guidance of officials from the Ministry of Rites.

After looking at it, Zhao Zhen said: "Don't be nervous. It's just that this conference is quite controversial. I'm just curious to see you."

Then he said specifically to Li Hao: "I heard that you have just reached fifteen years old. You are young and talented."

Li Hao saluted again and said: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. Your Majesty is very complimentary."
Chapter completed!