Daming: From the Son of Heaven to the Leader of Comprehensive Martial Arts

Add two words in front: why?

This can make many candidates who have read poetry and books scratch their ears and cheeks.

Obviously, the word "why" shows that the talents His Majesty wants are many nerds who read by heart!

Some candidates bit the end of their brushes and stared at the examination paper in a daze.

Some candidates raised their heads slightly, with their eyes upward, staring at the hall and meditating.

There are also examinees who are very cautious in writing on the test paper with each stroke and stroke, choosing words and sentences carefully.

Of course, there were also a few candidates who smiled confidently after seeing the exam questions.

Then there was no need to add points to the text, and I began to write vigorously.

I don't know if it's because I have a well-thought-out plan, or because I am too confident in the examination room.

Zhu Qizhen just tasted it lightly, and didn't care about the myriad demeanor of these candidates, whether they had real skills, and how great their real skills were. After the exam, they would know it naturally after looking at the test papers.

After half an hour.

Candidate No.1 put down his pen and stood up.

Then he picked up the test paper, went to the center of the hall and knelt down, holding the test paper above his head with both hands.

Zhu Qizhen put down the blue and white porcelain teacup in his hand, his eyes lit up, and he asked, "You finished writing so soon?"

The palace examination time, according to the rules of etiquette, is the same as the previous admission of Jinshi, and it is also three hours.

And now, it's only half an hour.

This is only one-sixth of the test time, which is indeed too fast.

Impressively, the first one called the palace test paper was actually Xie Qian.

Xie Qian said: "Returning to the emperor, I have heard that since your majesty took power, in order to deal with the Oirat soldiers invading my family, to build our Ming navy, and to reform our Ming system, we have worked hard to improve governance and reviewed memorials every day. They are all above [-] words. And the minister is only [-] words, compared with His Majesty, this humble minister is very slow."

Zhu Qizhen's eyes lit up.

He never expected that this examinee would answer his question in such a way. It seemed a little interesting, so he couldn't help but take a closer look at the first student who handed in the paper.

Xie Qian was even more flattered, and his expression was even more solemn.

Zhu Qizhen was about to ask his name, but unexpectedly, Cao Zhengchun's eyes flashed, and he jumped out immediately, accusing Xie Qian in a drake-like voice: "Presumptuous, who are you, dare to compare yourself with Your Majesty!"

Chapter 98 The Son of Heaven holds the lamp, how can I repay it?

Facing Cao Zhengchun's accusation, Xie Qian did not panic in the slightest, and replied to Zhu Qizhen: "Your Majesty Qizuo, chasing after sages is originally the dream of every scholar."

"Good boy, you are so eloquent, you dare to talk back."

Cao Zhengchun cursed secretly in his heart.

However, Cao Zhengchun was unable to refute for a while when Xie Qian spoke back so lightly, he pinched his fingers and froze angrily on the spot.

"Don't be rude."

Zhao Hengchen and the eighteen scholars of the Wenhua Palace were all stunned by this crazy and bold move.

After being dazed for a moment, Zhao Hengchen hastily bowed his hands to Zhu Qizhen and said, "This examinee is new here and doesn't know the rules yet. Your Majesty, please forgive him for his crime of disrespect."

"It's okay."

To everyone's surprise, Zhu Qizhen smiled slightly.

"Thank you Qian."

Zhu Qizhen secretly read the name again.

Historically, Xie Qian was one of the famous ministers of the Ming Dynasty with outstanding political achievements and eloquence. Together with Liu Jian and Li Dongyang, he was called "the three sages in the world".

"Sure enough, he can speak eloquently."

Zhu Qizhen showed a thought-provoking smile, then nodded to Zhao Hengchen, motioning him to present the examination paper in Xie Qian's hand.

Zhao Hengchen walked over, took the examination paper from Xie Qian, and ordered: "Retire and wait outside the palace. You are not allowed to leave the palace before the examination time."

Xie Qian bowed his head to Zhu Qizhen before standing up and backing out.

"I hope you will not live up to my expectations."

Zhu Qizhen sighed secretly, and took the examination paper handed over by Zhao Hengchen.

After taking a closer look, Zhu Qizhen nodded in satisfaction, and then quietly handed the examination paper to Zhao Hengchen.

In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Qizhen tasted Biluochun and waited patiently.

As time goes by every minute and every second.

Candidates one after another handed in their answer sheets one after another.

In the main hall, only the last few candidates were left, and each of them was rushing to write.

Zhu Qizhen sat high on the dragon chair, his waist straightened, and he remained motionless.

It's like a sculpture.

An emperor should not only have the courage to face the collapse of Mount Tai without changing his heart, but also have the patience and stability to be as stable as Mount Tai.

Zhao Hengchen and the eighteen Wenhua Palace bachelors were all solemn, waiting for the last few candidates to hand in their papers.

As for Wei Zhongxian, Cao Zhengchun, and Yuhuatian, the three eunuchs.

Zhu Qizhen didn't move, so they naturally didn't dare to move.

Both Wei Zhongxian and Cao Zhengchun stood slightly bowed. In front of the emperor, their postures were very humble.

Only Yuhuatian stood upright.

Like Zhao Hengchen and others, stand like a minister, not like a waiter like Wei Zhongxian and Cao Zhengchun.

Probably in Yuhuatian's lonely heart.

He also thinks he is a minister, not a eunuch!

Immediately afterwards, as time passed and the time stipulated for the exam was approaching, one candidate stood up, and another stood up and presented their answer sheets.

The setting sun is like blood, gradually setting in the west.

A few more candidates withdrew from the Xuanzheng Hall.

In Xuanzheng Hall, the light has gradually dimmed.

Before you know it, the exam time has come.

Zhao Hengchen was a little anxious, and glanced at Zhu Qizhen on the dragon chair.

"The exam time is coming to an end, but your majesty has opened his mouth, so your majesty won't forget it, right?"

Zhao Hengchen thought to himself.

Zhu Qizhen sat high on the dragon chair, his eyes were slightly closed, calm as usual.

There were only empty examination tables left in the hall, only one sitting in front of the examination, and one last candidate left.

That person is Gu Dingchen.

A few days ago, Zhu Qizhen had a private visit with a micro-service, and had a relationship with him once.

Gu Dingchen obviously knew that the exam time was up, but he hadn't finished writing the exam paper yet, he was already fidgeting, showing a very anxious expression.

Beads of sweat flowed from his forehead and face, and the hand holding the writing brush couldn't help trembling slightly.

At this time, Zhu Qizhen spoke, and said to Zhao Hengchen in a gentle voice: "Zhao Aiqing, you go and tell him, don't worry."

What Zhu Qizhen wanted was talent in governing the country, not a master of answering questions.

So as long as you are really talented, it doesn't really matter when you hand in the test papers.

"Yes, Wei Chen obeys the order."

Zhao Hengchen heaved a sigh of relief, turned around and walked towards Gu Dingchen, and said, "Your Majesty is so mighty, you are allowed to answer the questions slowly, don't be nervous."

Gu Dingchen nodded sharply.

The sky was getting dark, and dusk rose in the palace.

Zhu Qizhen ordered: "Wei Zhongxian, light the lamp."

"Yes, the slaves obey the order."

Wei Zhongxian bowed to answer, and then lit the table lamp on the dragon case.

At this moment, an eunuch hurried into the hall, knelt down and bowed to Zhu Qizhen, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty Qizuo, hurry up for eight hundred miles, it's a big event in Jianghu."

Zhu Qizhen's eyes widened.

Could it be Xiongba or Di Shitian, what else is he doing?

However, Zhu Qizhen immediately calmed down, and after receiving the memorial, he gently placed it on the dragon case without even looking at it.

Wei Zhongxian, Cao Zhengchun, the three eunuchs of Yuhuatian, Zhao Hengchen and the eighteen Wenhua Palace scholars all became a little anxious. They turned their heads to look at Gu Dingchen who was still struggling to write, and then looked at Long Zhu Qizhen on the chair.

Zhu Qizhen stood up, picked up the table lamp on the dragon chair, and walked down.

Under the surprised gazes of everyone, Zhu Qizhen walked slowly towards Gu Dingchen step by step with the desk lamp in hand.

A piece of light illuminated Gu Dingchen's examination table, he looked up in surprise, and saw the emperor of the Ming Empire, the master of the world, standing beside his examination table with a smile in his hand holding the table lamp.

The emperor lights up!

Wei Zhongxian, Cao Zhengchun, Yuhuatian, Zhao Hengchen and the eighteen Wenhua Palace University Scholars all stared wide-eyed in surprise, completely bewildered!

The same was true for Gu Dingchen, who was stunned on the spot and didn't move.

"Don't worry, do you work slowly and carefully? Answer the questions slowly."

Zhu Qizhen smiled slightly.

Immediately afterwards, with a swipe, two lines of clear tears could not help but stay in Gu Dingchen's eyes. He slowly raised his head, and in the dim eyes of tears, he saw that little light, which was so bright.

It seemed to illuminate his whole life!

There is no doubt that this will be the peak moment of his life!

The exam time was too early, and the candidates outside the palace had already rushed to the Forbidden City.

The emperor holds the lamp, how can the minister repay it?

Gu Dingchen wiped away his tears and continued to write vigorously.

Not long after, Gu Dingchen wrote the pen, scattered eighteen thousand words, and finally finished it.

Gu Dingchen stood up, knelt on the ground, and raised the test paper above his head with both hands.

"Ah, very good."

Zhu Qizhen took the examination paper, read it carefully, and ordered: "Go down."

Gu Dingchen bowed his hands and withdrew.

Outside the Qianqing Palace, several examinees who were waiting for Gu Dingchen saw Gu Dingchen come out, and after hearing what happened in the palace, everyone couldn't restrain their inner excitement and sighed.

"The emperor's grace is mighty, the emperor's grace is mighty."

"Yes, His Majesty's holiness is as high as the sky and the earth is thick enough to shine brightly on the sun and the moon."

Gu Dingchen was so excited that he shed tears.

The heart of a scholar represents the hearts of the people!

One examinee said: "Brother, even if you are the last Jinshi this time, just because His Majesty holds the lamp for you personally, it will not waste more than ten years of hard work for you."

After saying that, another examinee immediately continued: "Yes, throughout the ages, who can have such kindness, who can have such blessings."

Everyone is envious.

At this moment, Xie Qian laughed a few times and said, "Brother Gu, do you still remember the fairy we met in the Zhuangyuan Tower?"

Hearing this, Lun Wenxu also laughed.

"That's right, that's right."

"I still remember that the nagging god stick said that Brother Gu was the only one in the country. In the end, only Brother Gu was left in the palace examination, and he was lucky enough to wait for His Majesty to hold the lamp. Isn't this the one in the country?" Alone?"

Gu Dingchen raised his head, his eyes lit up, and he broke into a smile.