I am also waiting for the hero to usurp the throne today [Transmigration Book]

According to the custom of the Di Dynasty, after the palace examination, the students went directly back to their residences to wait for news.

In order to facilitate students from all walks of life who came to Beijing to rush for the exam, the imperial court rented out a large area of ​​inns and restaurants as residences for the students who went to Beijing to catch the exam.

These residences are very cheap, and a little money is charged symbolically to show that the imperial court values ​​Enke students and prevents getting nothing for nothing.

The owner of the largest restaurant among them took the opportunity to change the name to "Dengbang Pavilion", hoping for a good fortune.

Because there is a huge hall in his house, many scholars gathered to chat, and it became the place where the most candidates for the scientific examination gathered.

When it came time to publish the rankings, the students from all walks of life who used to chat in the lobby all became dull, and there were only a few whispered discussions occasionally.

A depressing atmosphere surrounds the lobby.

A few people who couldn't stand this atmosphere poked their friends around them: "Brother Xu, didn't you just pass the palace examination that day? Did your majesty ever say who can be the champion?"

——Can you take part in the imperial examination?

—Stay to the end?

The eyes of many people nearby gathered.

It was said that Xu Shusheng was very handsome, and his face blushed when so many people looked at him, and he stammered: "I, I just left it to the end because I was too slow to make a fuss... Besides, majesty, How could His Majesty say such a thing to His Majesty?"

My friend also knows that His Majesty will definitely not say this in front of the candidates, but it is too depressing now, and they can only chat like this to get through this short and long waiting time.

"Didn't His Majesty speak to you?"

A few scholars who failed to take part in the palace examination asked curiously, "How's your majesty's voice? Is it as rumored..."

The latter words were not uttered, but everyone present clearly referred to the frightening folklore that His Majesty had a green face and fangs, eating people's hearts raw.

With such a vicious image, His Majesty's voice must be terrifying, right?

Without even thinking about it, Xu Shusheng retorted: "Your Majesty, how is it like a rumor?"

Although he didn't dare to raise his head to meet Sheng Yan, but from His Majesty's gentle voice, it can be discerned that His Majesty must be a good person with a soft heart!

"Your Majesty's voice sounds very young and clear." Xu Shusheng recalled it for a moment, and seemed a little embarrassed, "Like the younger brother next door."

The friend next to me was taken aback: "Speak carefully!"

How dare you say that today's majesty!

Xu Shusheng realized that the words were inappropriate, covered his mouth and looked around—fortunately, the students around him were under the pressure of waiting for the results to be released, so they didn't pay much attention.

After a pause, he suddenly whispered again: "Your Majesty thinks that Your Majesty is really a good emperor."

"Let's not talk about other things, just to clear up the imperial examination and tax laws is a great thing that benefits the country and the people." Others also interjected, speaking highly of praise, "The people who bought the test questions in front were arrested one by one and tortured. Stun the board, really happy!"

This remark ushered in the echo of many scholars.

There was also a discordant voice: "Hehe, national taxation and imperial examinations can be regarded as the pillars of the imperial court. Your Majesty acted recklessly. I don't know if there will be any trouble."

"That's right, I heard that the chief examiner who was on par with the prime minister got his position by betraying his appearance, I'm afraid his knowledge..."

"It's better to have a good looks than to be full of poetry and books."

These words were full of sourness, and immediately attracted rebuttals from other students:

"How about the new tax performance? Don't the capital and Qingshui County see it now? Every household is praising it!"

"Not to mention eliminating the imperial examinations, it is just a way out for our poor students!"

"It's rare for a scholar to criticize the new imperial examination... Could it be that these few bought the examination questions and lost their qualifications for the examination?"

Xu Shusheng and the others took a closer look, and found that those who hadn't entered were supported by someone, and they really looked like they had been hit by a board.

Those who can still stay here and wait for the list are all resisting the temptation to buy exam questions and insisting on taking the imperial examination by themselves.

Before the incident of buying test questions broke out, those dandy scholars who thought they could fly to the sky by buying test questions or even buying answers sneered at them, which made them feel aggrieved and annoyed.

Later, when the matter of buying and selling test questions broke out, all the crooked people were dragged to the board and banned from taking the scientific test for ten years. These serious scholars who rushed for the test did not know how refreshing they were!

The scholars in the hall denounced the fact that these few people who practiced selfishness and fraud dared to utter nonsense in front of the public.

A few well-educated students scolded people and quoted scriptures, but they couldn't pick out a single dirty word, but they couldn't refute it.

Those few were so angry that their faces were flushed, seeing all the unkind eyes around them, they closed their mouths wisely, held their breath and left quickly.

In the past, the scenery was boundless, where did I suffer from such humiliation?

A few people remembered the person who sold the fake test questions in their hearts.

The atmosphere in Dengbang Pavilion became lively because of this.

"Didn't Brother Tang complain about the flood of sewage in the imperial court and a nest of snakes and rats before? Now you can boast that you are quite clever in your articulation."

The scholar whose face was flushed with embarrassment suddenly said, "I used to be short-sighted, so please forgive me."

There was a burst of laughter all around.

They mean no harm.Because of the imperial court's "great achievements" in the past two years, when the news of buying and selling test questions first spread, they more or less felt a little bit of resentment towards the imperial court.

——Didn't it mean to be fair and just?Why is there a business of buying and selling exam questions?Could it be that the court is playing with them again?

Later, the imperial court struck out with heavy blows, caught a long list of cheaters at once, and punished them all severely, which dispelled the dark clouds in their hearts at once.

Xu Shusheng was not good at words, so he couldn't get involved in their discussion, but listened to them praising the court and His Majesty with bright eyes.

Seeing that no one cared about Xu Shusheng's previous words, my friend breathed a sigh of relief, and laughed again: "Brother Xu admires the current Holy Majesty so much, if he can get the top three in high school, he will be able to meet His Majesty in person and see his holy face."

Xu Shusheng's face turned even redder: "With that little strength, how can I win the Tripod Armor..."

"It's not certain..."

There was a heated discussion here, when suddenly a melodious voice was heard from the street outside: "Congratulations to Zhou Wenyan, Tongcheng County, Qingshui County, for being named on the gold list and topping the high school list!"

"Congratulations to Zhou Wenyan of Tongcheng County, Qingshui County, for being named on the gold list and topping the high school list!"

There was an explosion in the lobby of Dengbang Pavilion:

"Is it released?"

"It's on the list!"

"Which one Zhou Wenyan was that time, he was actually the number one scholar in this subject!"

"Zhou Wenyan doesn't seem to live in Dengbang Pavilion."

The lobby where the private discussion had been suppressed just now exploded, and a heated discussion suddenly ensued.

There is no one who does not want to be named on the gold list and enter the top three.

Although they are from the same batch of Jinshi, the treatment of Sanding Jia and those behind are completely different!

Sanding Jia can meet the Holy One, enjoy a roll call parade, and the scenery is full of the capital!

Who is not envious?Who doesn't want it?

Who doesn't imagine that they may become the number one scholar in this subject?

Now that the name of the No. [-] scholar has been decided, it naturally arouses the attention of the scholars.

After the number one pick is called, it will be the second place.

The scholars didn't have to wait too long, and soon came the second roll call: "Congratulations to Lin Changnian, the magistrate of Hengyuan County, for being named on the gold list and second in the high school list!"

The second place is here!

The scholars in Dengbang Pavilion discussed again: "Who is this Lin Changnian?"

"I don't know him, and he doesn't seem to be on our side."

There was only one Tanhua left behind, and everyone became more and more nervous.

More nervous than the scholars is the owner of Dengbang Pavilion.

He deliberately changed the name of his restaurant to Dengbang Pavilion, in order to attract scholars who dreamed of being named on the gold list.

Even though the price was not allowed to be raised according to the imperial court's law during the scientific examination, if there were a few three tripod armors coming out of him, there would be countless scholars who would like to be infected with the aura of Wenquxing on weekdays!

This is a lot of money!

For this reason, he made great efforts to expand the lobby, bought several surrounding restaurants, and merged them into his own yard.

The boss originally thought that there are so many people here, and the Three Tripod Armors can always win one or two, right?Maybe all three of them are in Dengbang Pavilion, so Dengbang Pavilion can go out and brag about the geomantic treasure.

As a result, the No. [-] and No. [-] picks are not with him now, and there is only one No. [-] pick left.

——In case Tanhua lives in another place...

Amid everyone's anticipation and nervousness, the third roll call finally came long overdue: "Congratulations to Xu Luoguang, Huicheng County, Beiying County, for being named on the gold list and being a high school flower!"

"Who is Xu Luoguang?"

"Brother Xu?"

Because he was the last one to come out of the palace examination, Xu Shusheng was recognized by many people, and at this moment all surprised eyes focused on him.

According to ordinary people's thinking, Xu Shusheng procrastinated in the palace examination for so long, causing His Majesty and the Prime Minister to leave the Hall of Supreme Harmony until late at night. It is said that the dinner is useless—even if His Majesty didn't say anything, I'm afraid that Xu Shusheng would Extremely unhappy, right?

This is because they have begun to think about the benefits based on a series of recent measures by His Majesty to benefit the country and the people.

In the past, it was uncertain whether Xu Shusheng would come back with his life!

Now Xu Shusheng has won the Tanhua!

Even if it is the last of the Three Tripods, it is enough to make all the candidates and even Jinshi envious!

Everyone immediately rushed to Xu Shusheng's side to congratulate: "Congratulations, Brother Xu!"

"Congratulations Xu Tanhua!"

At this time, even if there is jealousy in his heart, he will not show it-Sandingjia has such a bright future, and even with a wink, he knows that a relationship is much better than an enemy!

As for Xu Shusheng himself, he was completely caught in the sudden shock and bewilderment.

He procrastinated to the end of the palace examination, struggling to finish his essay, and he no longer expected to be a Jinshi in his heart—the palace examination is not only about the quality of the essay, but also the performance of the candidates.His performance is so bad, it is a great fortune to get His Majesty's approval to finish the exam questions, how can he dare to expect high school?

Unexpectedly, now I have won the Tanhua!

Xu Shusheng's face was blank, and his mind was blank.

The owner of the Dengbang Pavilion behind the counter also let out a long sigh of relief—although the champion is not with them, at least there is a Tanhua!After a good operation, it will still attract many people!

……

Two days after the list was released, the new Jinshi had an audience with the emperor.

After the big team kneeled three times and kowtowed nine times, the other Jinshi transferred to the Hanlin Academy for further study, and only Sanding Jia stayed to meet His Majesty.

Seeing that the number one scholar was indeed the scholar from Qingshui County, Li Jinyu couldn't help but glance sideways at Huo Caiyu.

Huo Caiyu smiled slightly, but did not speak.

He wants to eliminate the abuses of the imperial examination, so naturally he will not cheat for personal gain.Zhou Zhuangyuan really won the first place in the top three by virtue of his true ability.

Sanding Jia stood under the Supreme Harmony Hall, and did not raise his head without His Majesty's order.

There was silence all around.

Zhou Zhuangyuan felt a little uneasy in his heart, guessing the character of this young His Majesty.

In the past, His Majesty's reputation was not very good, even though most of them were rumors spread by the people, but there must be a reason for the rumors, Zhou Zhuangyuan inevitably had some distrust of His Majesty in his heart.

Gritting their teeth this time to collect travel expenses to participate in the scientific examination, it is also to give an explanation to the benefactor who kindly funded the construction of their school.

What the previous imperial examinations were like, Zhou Zhuangyuan has participated in it twice, so he knows very well, this time he didn't report any hope; he didn't expect that the journey went smoothly and he directly won the title of champion.

——What's your Majesty's attitude towards him, a champion from the grassroots?

While thinking in his heart, he suddenly heard a slightly familiar voice: "Zhuangyuan Lang, raise your head and let me have a look."

Before Zhou Wenyan had time to think about where he had heard this voice before, he raised his head subconsciously.

With the morning light shining in from the gate of the Hall of Supreme Harmony behind his back, Zhuangyuan Lang clearly saw the handsome smiling face of the young emperor sitting on the dragon throne.

This face exactly overlapped with that of the ignorant but warm-hearted benefactor a few months ago.

——The one who paid for them to set up the school before is the current sage? !

……

Li Jinyu watched the expression on Zhuangyuan Lang's face change from bewildered and shocked to dull at the end, and felt as refreshed as if he had eaten ten catties of melon seeds.

Ever since he learned that Zhou Zhuangyuan was coming to participate in the imperial examination, he had been looking forward to such an expression.

So cool!

However, in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Li Jinyu still tried his best to take care of his image, didn't say much, and didn't make it clear, he only said a few polite words in a business-like manner.

Zhou Zhuangyuan's shock slowly disappeared, and he quickly understood His Majesty's deep meaning, and he also saluted respectfully, without mentioning anything about what His Majesty had seen before.

Huo Caiyu looked at and nodded secretly.

The number one pick this week is smart.

After that, he gave a few words of encouragement to the second place.Li Jinyu looked at the stiff look of the last Tanhualang standing there, and felt a little sympathetic: "Why should Tanhualang be so nervous, I won't eat you."

Xu Tanhua stared at His Majesty in a daze just now, and was gently pulled by the number one scholar on the side, only to realize that he was a little disrespectful, he lowered his head in a panic, and stammered: "Cao Min, ah no, I saw you for the first time. Shengyan, some, some..."

He was too nervous to speak again.

Li Jinyu himself has almost the same personality. He is very aware of Xu Tanhua's nervousness now. He knows that it is better not to pay him attention at this time, so he does not put pressure on him. He said a few polite words that he had recited in advance, and let them go aside first. waiting.

So far, the new imperial examination under the New Deal has come to a successful conclusion.

Withdrawing the Ministry of Officials, sweeping away many cadres who form cliques for selfish interests, and screening out many new Jinshi who really rely on their own strength to get their titles on the Gold List...

The prime minister's faction lost a large number of officials, separated from the family, and suffered the resentment of countless officials at the bottom.

The new imperial examinations can be said to have successfully achieved their goals.

Li Jinyu stood up and glanced at Prime Minister Ye who was silent below, feeling a little happy inside.

In this way, it is only a matter of time before they bring down the prime minister.

Then another thing can already be put on the agenda.

Li Jinyu took a deep breath, and suddenly felt itchy on his head.

But the things to be announced at this time took most of his attention away from the feeling in his head.

"Since I took office in person, I have deeply felt that I have little talent and learning, and it is difficult to govern the country; fortunately, there are a few lovers who have given their full support, and today's grand occasion is possible.

"It's just that I've been feeling unwell recently, and I didn't want to delay the important affairs of the country, so I decided to appoint Huo Aiqing as the regent and take over the government temporarily.

"The appointment takes effect immediately!"