First Lady of the Crown Prince Chapter 253

  Chapter 253 Abuse

  Everyone was confused by Xuan Pinghou's actions.

what's going on? Dignified Xuanping Hou will actually tidy up clothes for an examinee? This is not as simple as an ordinary love. Generally speaking, only people with very close relationships or those who value themselves especially.

  Xiao Liulang's reputation in the whole capital may not be considered big, but he was completely famous in the imperial examination circle. He came from a poor family, but he was tied for the first place with King An in Chunwei, which made him famous.

  In addition, he is not good at it, which makes people pay more attention to him.

  He is very recognizable, after all, there is no second **** to participate in the palace exam.

  Most people's first reaction when they see him is, this kid is too good-looking, right? The second reaction is how to be a cripple? And after the two reactions, this little lame was actually admitted to Huiyuan?

  Everyone regretted him, admired him, and dismissed him...In short, the emotions were very complicated.

  But no one in the room could predict that he would be in the eyes of Xuanpinghou.

  That's right, even if Xuan Pinghou showed his respect for Xiao Liulang, no one guessed about the relationship between them.

  Everyone murmured secretly, isn't Xuan Pinghou a general? Isn't he most despised of those sour scholars? How many outstanding talents have been produced in Lijie Chunwei, how can you not see that Xuan Pinghou favors any of them?

  Which point of this little **** touched Xuan Pinghou, so that Xuan Pinghou, who had never been in the early morning, got up early to send him into the examination room?

  Xiao Liulang is still the same, there is no joy or gratitude.

  Xuanping Hou was not upset, still tidying up his clothes with a special spirit.

  Xuan Pinghou has never been a very competent father. He spends most of his time in the military camp and cares little about his son at home.

  Xiao Heng was able to become the most talented young man in the capital. In addition to his extraordinary talent, the rest is basically the credit of Princess Xinyang.

  Princess Xinyang is a kind mother and a strict mother. She has read poems and books since she was a child. She hopes that her son will be full of economics in the future. She taught him carefully, so there is Xiao Heng in the eyes of the world.

  When Xiao Heng was very young, he waited at the gate of the mansion every day to recite poems to him.

  But he always came back very late, and Xiao Heng fell asleep on the threshold.

  Or it was Xiao Heng's back, he listened perfunctorily, nodded and said yes, Xiao Xiao Heng was very angry and said, "You didn't listen, you didn't listen! I clearly recited three words wrong!"

The young and energetic Xuan Pinghou could not lose face in front of his son, so in order to conceal his talents and lack of learning, he bluffed at his son: "What's so great about memorizing poems? Man husband, go to battle, kill the enemy, defend the country. Ability! Can you use a gun or dance a knife?"

  Xiao Heng was very injured.

  Xuan Pinghou hadn't learned how to be a good father, Xiao Heng died in the fire, and only he knew how much he regretted.

  Xuan Pinghou looked at Xiao Liulang, who was expressionless, and lost his senses for a moment. After a while, he recovered, patted Xiao Liulang on the shoulder, and squeezed his sleeves: "Go in."

  The first time he sent someone into the examination room, he didn't have much experience, and he didn't know how to do it, so he just got off the wagon and learned this from Mr. Zhuang Taifu and Yuan Shoufu.

  Xiao Liulang went in without looking back.

  Du Ruohan was a little dumbfounded behind Xiao Liulang. He was the closest person to Xuanpinghou except Xiao Liulang. Xuanpinghou was taller and more handsome than the rumors. His gestures were all extravagant, and his eyes were deep and heavy.

  This is a man who can stand beside him without fear of falling apart.

  The aura is too strong, and Du Ruohan feels that he is about to suffocate.

  But such a powerful man stopped for Xiao Liulang and treated Xiao Liulang like a parent.

  Du Ruohan is crazy to death, so jealous! What kind of **** luck is this guy?

  Xiao Liulang didn't know that he had been reaping Du Ruohan's jealous little white eyes along the way. They entered the main hall of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and found their place according to the exam number, no different from the quiz.

  The hall test only takes one day and only one test. The papers will be issued at four o'clock in the morning, and the papers will be collected in the afternoon. The papers can be handed in in advance. No food is allowed in the middle, nor is it allowed to prepare dry food.

  The physical fitness of the candidates who have passed the rural and meeting examinations is good, and they will not get sick after being hungry for a day. The only thing they worry about is that they will not perform well.

  After all, today is the emperor's personal invigilation. The emperor will come here in the morning and after the next morning, but no one knows how long the morning will be. In case he writes and writes, the emperor suddenly appears behind him——

  That scene, thinking about it, was pretty lame.

After a series of tedious visits to worship, the examination officially began. Officials from the Ministry of Etiquette distributed test papers for each candidate. The Shangshu Book of the Ministry of Etiquette, Hongyou Temple Qing, and the four cabinet scholars sat on the stools on both sides of the examination room. There is a table and chair in the middle, which should be reserved for the emperor.

   In addition to these invigilators, there are also the Imperial Guard and the eunuchs on duty. Therefore, although there is no separate examination booth, it is difficult to cheat under so many eyes.

  Furthermore, the policy question is not a dead question like the post scripture, and cheating is of little significance.

  Xiao Liulang quickly got his own test paper, this is the emperor's question-ask the emperor's government and the emperor's heart, why Anbang to govern the country?

  After experiencing the proposition sent by the feudal dynasty and the dynasty Changxian, this question appears to be much gentler, at least no answer can be wrong, at least it is whether the content of the talk has a practical effect.

  It can be exaggerated, as long as the writing is gorgeous enough; you can also cut the current disadvantages and have a clear banner.

The emperor is selecting talents, but these candidates have never been officials. To put it bluntly, they are all on paper. The emperor does not expect to solve the problems that the civil and military officials have not solved in a palace test, otherwise so many experienced officials are needed. What does the imperial court commander do?

  The pattern of an examinee that the emperor really wanted to see.

  The prime minister can hold a boat in his belly, and how big a person's structure is, how wide the road will be in the future.

  Most candidates are not aware of this, they are racking their brains, scratching their heads and thinking about the new way of governing the country.

  Xiao Liulang didn't worry about writing, he first typed up a draft.

  He actually has no habit of writing drafts, but drafts are an important piece of evidence when checking results.

  He deliberated the wording, deleted, deleted, and subtracted. After about an hour, he began to answer the paper formally.

  This is a policy question. Before answering the question, you must write a courtier pair, indicating that you are answering the emperor's question.

  "Chen right:

In the case of the emperor, there must be the real governance of the manager, and then the people can be restrained, intricately intricate, there must be the rule of Yongxi; there must be a solid heart of advocacy, and then it can inspire all workers and vibrate general affairs. There is a reason to reach Zhilong.

Li Ji Gang, Fu Fa Du, Hang Zhu Xiang Wei's Table, written in Ling Jia, first in Yanlang Chaoning, scattered in Baifu of Zhusi, **** on Junguo Haiyu, Jing Zhiwei, Hong Juxian, There is no lack of equipment, full and thorough, and there is no leakage.

What is solidity? Vibrating laziness, inspiring shrewdness, originating in the deep, between the secrets, beginning in the palace and the Muqing, the wind in the borders of the country, permeating the frontiers, the depravity and the harmony, the spiritual intention , All are unobstructed, the skin is skeletal, and the one who has no frustration is also..."

  Xiao Liulang mainly emphasized the importance of governing the country according to law and implementing real governance. Laws and regulations must permeate the people, and the voice of the people must be heard by heaven.

  At the same time, it also proposed to educate the people with Confucianism, vigorously punish corrupt officials, and fill the treasury.

  Of course, he also emphasized that the emperor is the emperor, and everything he does is ordered by the sky-to grant officials is to appoint virtuous people for the sky, and to eliminate the evil is to fight against the sinful for the sky. Everything is the right way.

  Compared with the sharpness of the previous exams, Xiao Liulang's words this time are much milder.

  After all, someone has bet all his wealth, so he can't just take care of his own wayward figure.

  Xiao Liulang realized that this question was really difficult after he wrote it. The ease when everyone first got the test paper was gone. Everyone was immersed in writing and no one turned in the paper in advance.

  Xu was too devoted, even the emperor stood behind Xiao Liulang for a while without even noticing Xiao Liulang.

  From the emperor's perspective, only one skull of Xiao Liulang could be seen.

  The emperor didn't look at it for too long. He didn't have the evil taste of putting pressure on the candidates in the examination room. He just came in and happened to pass by Xiao Liulang and saw Xiao Liulang's delicate handwriting.

  He glanced hurriedly, writing well.

   looked at the candidate's name-Xiao Liulang.

  Oh, is that the poor student who ranks first with King An?

  There is a cane next to it. Is it injured or disabled?

  Actually, the officials elected in this dynasty looked a little bit faceless. The main reason was that Xuan Pinghou's personal appearance heightened the emperor's aesthetics of civil and military officials. It was too ugly to let him go outside after a few years.

  The emperor was a little disappointed when he saw the crutches, he was worried that the other person was not looking good.

  It's not that the emperor only looks at his face, and Lao Jijiu does not look good. He can still be photographed by the emperor. It is really that Lao Jijiu is too powerful.

  The emperor quickly walked past Xiao Liulang and sat on the front chair.

  The invigilators all knew that the candidate was noticed by the emperor, but they didn't know whether the impression was good or bad.

After the emperor sat on the invigilator seat, he did not pay attention to Xiao Liulang. After all, he was too far away to see clearly.

  He asked people to bring the memorial, and silently review the memorial while invigorating the exam, and waited until the end of the exam.

  The examinees got up and saluted the emperor. The emperor randomly ordered a few examinees and asked a few questions. The grandsons of King An and Yuan Shoufu were all ordered.

  Xiao Liulang was not spotted.

  You three minutes later, everyone left the palace.

  Don't look at the exam for one day, but everyone is more tired than the township exam and Chunwei.

  Except for a few candidates, most people have never seen the emperor in their lives. Under the same roof with the emperor, they almost can't write even words.

   "So nervous." Feng Lin's back was soaked.

  His exam number is relatively high, he sits in the first row, that is really under the emperor's eyelids, but he dared not look up at the emperor, for fear of being punished with disrespectful charges.

   "I feel like I failed the exam. I don't even know what I'm writing later."

  He said dejectedly.

  Du Ruohan comforted: "Don't be discouraged, everyone is the same as you, your Majesty has forgotten what was in his mind."

  The emperor was still sympathetic to them. He only came after noon, and everyone's drafts were almost done at that time, otherwise he would sit there from the beginning and ensure that half of the people couldn't even type the drafts.

When the emperor stood behind Xiao Liulang, he was also shocked. The two of them were sitting next to each other. Behind Xiao Liulang was in front of him. He could smell the ambergris on the emperor, and his scalp made waves of nervousness. hemp.

  However, thanks to being stimulated by Xuan Pinghou early in the morning, it seems that I can bear it a little bit better.

  "How did Liulang test?" Feng Lin asked Xiao Liulang.

  Xiao Liulang said: "It's okay, I have written everything I think about."

  Feng Lin asked Du Ruohan and Lin Chengye again. The performance of the two is considered normal, but the subjectivity of the policy question is too great. Whether or not they can be admitted to the top list depends on the preferences of the examiners.

  This is not what they can control, they can only do their best to obey the fate.

  A group of people returned home.

In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the scoring officers began to review the test papers. Shangshu of the Ministry of Etiquette and Hongyousiqing served as the chief and vice presidents, and the four cabinet scholars served as the scoring officers. This time the test papers will not be reviewed in groups. It was reviewed by six people.

  The top 20 in total will be sent to the emperor.

  Chunwei's good exam does not mean that he can do well in the palace exam. Being able to hold the emperor's coercive and stable performance is part of it, and it happens to be part of his field of expertise.

  However, candidates like Xiao Liulang who had tied for the first place with Junwang An, got the emperor's attention, not to mention that the emperor stayed beside him for a while during the palace exam.

   Therefore, if his test paper is not in the top twenty, the emperor will definitely ask, and it is likely that someone will bring his test paper over to see how it falls out of the top twenty.

  The examination papers of the palace examination will not be copied. After all, they have to be presented to the emperor. The emperor needs to see the candidates' handwriting. However, they will simply paste their names before they are presented to the emperor. In other words, the examiners will not see the candidates' names.

  But if you want to see it sincerely, it's not difficult.

  What's more, after the quiz, some examinees' handwriting has been written down by the examiners.

  Xiao Liulang's test paper soon arrived in the hands of Hongyousiqing. He recognized at a glance that it was Xiao Liulang's character, and Taifu Zhuang had already given an order not to let Xiao Liulang suppress King Anjun.

  If Xiao Liulang's article is not good enough to pose a threat to King An, Hongyousiqing will safely put him in the top 20.

  But obviously, Xiao Liulang's article is too brilliant.

  This is an article that cannot be spotted by examiners of any taste, and it is definitely a huge threat to King An.

  In the time to eat, Hongyousiqing quietly went to Gongfang.

  Near Gongfang, Mrs. Zhuang has been waiting for a long time.

   "How?" Mr. Zhuang asked.

   "I haven't changed to King An's." Hongyousiqing said, "Only Xiao Liulang's was changed."

  Tao Fu Zhuang handed him a draft paper from his arms. This was written by King Anjun after he returned to the mansion, and it was almost the same as the paper for the palace exam.

  Honghesiqing finished reading, her expression became solemn: "The exam papers of the two are not equal."

  Anything else?

Mr. Zhuang frowned, thought of something, and asked: "What's the matter with Xuan Pinghou? I think he seems to like this?"

  Hongxu Temple Qing said: "Tao Fu, you...I'm afraid you didn't take a close look at Xiao Liulang's appearance."

Mrs. Zhuang was puzzled: "What happened to him?"

   is so good-looking that Xuan Pinghou has taken a fancy to it? But Xuanping Hou, although lovable, is not a good man.

  Hongxu Temple Qing said: "He looks like the late Little Hou Ye, and he was really shocked when he saw him for the first time, perhaps because of this, Xuanping Hou favored him."

   Taifu Zhuang sneered: "My son is dead, should I find a similar one to replace it?"

  His Majesty intends to suppress the dealer. If there are people who are not close to King An, it is unlikely that your Majesty will choose King An to be the first. Before today, it is unlikely that your Majesty will choose Xiao Liulang to be the first.

  Xiao Liulang's background is too bad. If he is too popular, he will be hated by others. If the emperor really loves Xiao Liulang, he will not give him the champion.

  Your Majesty will select another person as the champion. If the ministers have objections, your Majesty will take out Xiao Liulang's test paper and say that this kind of person did not get the first. How can King An get the first?

  As for the exam papers for the champion, Your Majesty will not let anyone see it.

  This is Chaotang, this is the examination room!

  However, Xuan Pinghou came forward.

  He was telling everyone that Xiao Liulang who he wanted to cover, whoever dared to touch Xiao Liulang, had to weigh first.

  This matter will reach your Majesty's ears sooner or later, and your Majesty knows that Xiao Liulang has a backer, so there is nothing to worry about.

  A cold light flashed across Taifu Zhuang's eyes: "This kid is fond of my grandson and Xuanping Hou. It's a good one! The old man looks down on this kind of person who is in the heart of Cao Ying!"

  Five days later, all examination papers have been reviewed.

  The top twenty were put in a box by the Book of Rites and sent to the emperor.

  The emperor is in the Jinluan Temple, not far away.

  However, as soon as Shang Shu of the Ministry of Rites walked halfway, he met the oncoming Xuan Ping Hou unexpectedly.

  Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites was slightly surprised, early in the morning, why did Xuanping Hou enter the palace again? Has this guy been in bed lately?

  Xuanping Hou Junmei's face was faintly smiling, and he said politely: "Where is Li Shangshu going?"

  Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites: "I want to send your majesty the exam paper."

   "Oh, it's coming out." Xuan Ping Hou raised his eyebrows and reached out to touch the box containing the test papers.

  Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites took a step back, his face sinking: "Xuan Pinghou! What are you going to do!"

  Xuanping Hou smiled faintly: "Ben Hou, see if you have done anything on the test paper."

  Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites frowned: "What nonsense are you talking about! We are all examiners appointed by His Majesty. How can we do such a thing? Don't you be afraid of beheading?"

  Xuanpinghou said: "I'm afraid that some people are really not afraid."

   "Xuan Pinghou is saying who is not afraid?" Mrs. Zhuang walked over leisurely.

  Xuan Pinghou turned around and looked at Taifu Zhuang with a smile but a smile: "Oh, Taifu Zhuang is here."

  Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites gave a salute: "Tshuang Taifu."

Mrs. Zhuang nodded in return, and then he looked at Hou Xuanping: "Is Hou Xuanping dissatisfied with Li Shangshu? Or dissatisfied with the cabinet? Or dissatisfied with your majesty?"

  Xuanping Hou smiled faintly: “Don't buckle your hat too much. I just want to see if these test papers have been manipulated?”

  The only person in the world who dares to question the cabinet like this is Xuan Pinghou.

   Tai Fu Zhuang said: "If Xuanping Hou doesn't believe it, just look at it for yourself."

Li Shangshu looked at Mrs. Zhuang in surprise, and Mrs. Zhuang said: "This official believes that Xuan Pinghou will not take advantage of the opportunity to manipulate the candidates' test papers. Although Li Shangshu will let Xuan Pinghou look at it, the official will be responsible ."

  Speaking of this, Li Shangshu is not good not to show it to Xuanpinghou.

  Xuan Pinghou opened the box and turned over each test paper. There was an illegible name on the test paper, but he still recognized Xiao Liulang's words today, after all, he read it many times in private.

  He saw Xiao Liulang's test paper.

  Tao Fu Zhuang looked at the test paper, then at Xuan Pinghou, and sneered, "Is there a problem?"

  Xuan Pinghou looked at Taifu Zhuang deeply.

Taifu Zhuang said frankly: "If there is nothing wrong, these examination papers will be sent to your majesty, and your majesty is still waiting for review."

  Xuan Pinghou put down the test papers, hesitated for a moment, and looked suspiciously at Taifu Zhuang for a moment.

  Tao Fu Zhuang is unparalleled from beginning to end.

Xuan Pinghou finally let Li Shangshu go, and he also stepped out of the palace.

  Looking at his unsuccessful back, Mrs. Zhuang sneered coldly.

   knew this would happen. He had guarded Xuanping Hou a long time ago. Did Xuanping Hou really think he saw Xiao Liulang's test paper? The handwriting is exactly the same, and even the content is similar, except that it has been modified in a few key places.

  Xuan Pinghou, a reckless man, couldn't tell.

  Don't underestimate these small details, they are enough to offend the emperor.

  So, what's the use of putting it in the top twenty?

  Xiao Liulang may not even pass the second-tier Jinshi!

  Tao Fu Zhuang went out of the palace triumphantly.

  His carriage was waiting at the gate of the palace. When the people saw him coming, they hurriedly tied the curtain for him. He was in a good mood and smiled and got into the carriage.

  But he never expected that there was a person sitting in the carriage!

  Tao Fu Zhuang was trembling with fear: "Xuan Pinghou?!"

  What does his coachman eat? Why did Xuanpinghou come up?

   "Come here!" He shouted sharply.

  Xuanping Hou Dan said: "Go."

  The carriage is gone.

Mr. Zhuang's face turned pale. He opened the curtain and looked at the driver in the front seat. Only then did he realize that he was not his driver at all.

   Where is his coachman?

Where did    go?

  His carriage has been parked at the gate of the imperial palace, and there is guarded by the imperial guards. How did Xuan Pinghou drop his coachman?

   Taifu Zhuang looked at the other person angrily: "Xuan Pinghou, what do you want to do?"

  Xuan Pinghou sneered: "Put Xiao Liulang's test paper back, otherwise, your horse will be frightened. Ben Hou can't guarantee that you can land safely, after all, you don't know martial arts, right?"

  Tao Fu Zhuang was shocked: "You..."

  Xuanping Hou Hehe said: "I want to ask how Ben Hou found it? Ben Hou doesn't understand the examination papers, but Ben Hou still understands you, Taifu Zhuang.

   Tai Fu Zhuang was choked and his face was pale, and Xuan Pinghou's arrogant arrogance often made people think that he was a reckless man, just look at what he did today!

   Mrs. Zhuang gritted his teeth: "You are so bold!"

  Xuan Pinghou: "Each each other."

   Taifu Zhuang coldly snorted: "You...Do you think this can threaten the official?"

  Xuanping Hou spread his hands: "No, just give you a suggestion. Since you don't want it, Benhou still has a gift to give you."

There was an ominous premonition in the heart of Tai Fu Zhuang.

  The carriage stopped quickly and stopped on an empty official road. No pedestrians were seen back and forth. Only the carriage stopped opposite the two.

Mr. Zhuang opened the curtains, and someone in the other carriage opened the curtains, revealing the King An, who was **** with five flowers and covered his mouth with a cloth.

Jun Wang looked at Mrs. Zhuang excitedly, humming, unable to speak a complete sentence.

  Tao Fu Zhuang almost dropped his chin by Xuan Pinghou's daringness.

They almost went out of the palace one after the other. Xuan Pinghou had no time to arrest people after checking the test papers. In other words, before checking the test papers, Xuan Pinghou was sure that he would touch Xiao Liulang's test papers and put An early on. The prince caught it!

  "Do you know what you are doing? You are not kidnapping the imperial palace, you kidnapped the county king of Zhaoguo!"

  Xuanping Hou leaned faintly on the back of the chair, looking at him in time: "So?"

  There is no trace of fear in his eyes.

   arrogantly like a wild horse that may trample on everything at any time.

  Tao Fu Zhuang doesn't actually have any reason. They are all crimes of beheading. It depends on who can get to the end.

   Taifu Zhuang clenched his fists and stared at Xuan Pinghou.

  Xuanping Hou Man said casually: "Benhou doesn't have much patience. Finally, I will tell you again and put the test paper back."

   Taifu Zhuang did not admit that he had moved the test papers from beginning to end, but this did not seem to affect Xuan Pinghou's threats to him. Taifu Zhuang felt that he was a talented person who met soldiers, and he was unreasonable.

  If he is a literati, he can still go around the other side around.

  Xuan Pinghou does not.

  He doesn't give you a chance at all.

   Taifu Zhuang had a deep sense of powerlessness, but he did not surrender so quickly: "Xuan Pinghou, don't be too arrogant!"

  Xuan Pinghou looked at Mrs. Zhuang and raised his finger faintly.

  In the other carriage, Chang Jing drew his dagger, and without hesitation, pierced King An's thigh with a knife.

  Blood burst out, Jun Wang gritted his teeth, but still made a stern sound from his teeth.

  Tao Fu Zhuang changed his color: "Heng'er!"

  Xuan Pinghou lazily leaned against the car wall, raised his eyebrows and said, "Remember, this is arrogance."

Mrs. Zhuang was trembling with anger, and his whole body jumped into thunder: "You are not afraid of killing someone? My grandson is dead, do you think you don't have to pay for it?"

  Xuanping Hou smiled coldly: "Do you think I will be scared?"

  Tao Fu Zhuang was stunned.

  　 Two more in one.

  　　 Note: The original text of the test paper is from the hall test paper of Ming Dynasty candidate Zhao Bingzhong, and part of the translation is from Sohu.com-Calligraphy Lecture Hall.

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