"Chen Taogu (Zhao Shangjiao) see Your Majesty!" Zhao Shangjiao and Tao Gu both entered the hall and bowed respectfully.

"Erqing is exempt from the courtesy, give the seat!"

After the daily etiquette, Liu Chengyou couldn't wait to ask about the selection of materials.

Zhao Shangjiao is black, beautiful, still personable, his face is full of joy, it seems that he has gained a lot this time.

However, even though he felt the urgent mood of the Son of Heaven, Zhao Shangjiao still maintained his manners, and said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, this time, there are a total of 1,238 people who enter Beijing and take the exam, including 836 people in the Jinshi department, 237 people in the Ming Jing department, and the rest are ...... in the Ming Law Department, the Ming Arithmetic Department and the History Department."

"There aren't many people!" Liu Chengyou sighed, and hurriedly asked, "And how many people?" ”

"Your Majesty, after the provincial examination and inspection of the ministers, there are eighty-two scholars in the Jinshi Branch, thirty-six in the Ming Jing Branch, and twenty-three in the rest of the subjects." Tao Gu also actively stood up and said: "With the lack of talent in the country and the urgency of seeking talents, this system, the screening conditions for ministers and others will be slightly lowered. ”

Hearing the report, Liu Chengyou secretly pondered for a moment, according to this ratio, it is indeed big.

"What are the current policies of the Jinshi, which ones are examined?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Regarding the examination of the system, Liu Chengyou did not interfere too much, and let Zhao Shangjiao and Tao Gu play, he did not attach too much importance to the essays and scriptures, and only on top of the policy, the edict delineated a scope: Qianyou's new policy.

"The officials govern and purge the matter; Beijing food is scarce; The criminal law does not advocate matters; sluggishness; monitoring is not troublesome; Ministers and other questions are to be asked! Zhao handed over his hand.

"The things that have been observed are close to the current affairs, but with reference to the scholars, and the answers of the first people, they can all be to the point?" Liu Chengyou thought for a while and asked.

Hearing this question, Tao Gu responded very actively: "There are advantages and disadvantages of scholars, since everyone can not answer like a stream, through the ministers and other observations, among the examiners, there are only two people, insight into all affairs, orderly speech, should be first-class!" However, on who is superior, the ministers have been arguing for a long time, it is difficult to produce results, and the ranking is undecided, so it is played by His Majesty! ”

"Which two?" Liu Chengyou's interest increased.

"Wang Pu of Yunzhou, Wang Pu of Taiyuan!" Tao Gu said.

With a raised brow, Liu Chengyou's face flashed with a very obvious look of surprise, but in addition to the accident, he was filled with joy, and quickly returned to calm. Even seeing Zhao Kuangyin, Liu Chengyou can be peaceful, but in this mere "two kings", it is really difficult for him to make too many waves in his heart.

However, hearing about the virtuous, joy is inevitable. In the official history, after the Zhou Dynasty, Wang Pu and Wang Pu are both very famous ministers, Liu Chengyou has a small dabble in this history, although he does not know in detail, but he has also heard of it, at least the name of the two kings is quite impressive. As for whether it has the same name and not its person, Liu Chengyou doesn't think it's so "coincidental".

Wang Pu entered the Later Han Dynasty, but he was already discovered by Guo Wei, and after the Guangshun Dynasty, he was moved to the prime minister. Guo Wei left Guo Rong with a lot of capable and brave generals, Wang Pu is one of the best, in the process of Guo Rong's hard work and the eight wildernesses, played a very important role.

As for Wang Pu, a model of late bloomer, it was cited by Guo Rong, with his outstanding political and military talents, together with Guo Rong, to create a Xuande Dynasty, which died with all his might, although it was short-lived, but it was brilliant enough. A "flat side policy" extracted a strategy of "first difficult and then northern", which was spread all over the world.

"This is the rhetoric and essay made by the two of them when they were examined!" Seeing that Liu Chengyouguo looked interested, he took out two albums from his sleeve and submitted them.

Liu Chengyou took it and read it, but Liu Chengyou didn't have that interest, and his appreciation level was not enough, so he browsed it a little, focusing on the strategy. As Zhao and Tao said, there is something to say about the disadvantages of the needle. Wang Pu is probably a lot older, he has insight into world affairs, and his words are not sharp, but Wang Pu looks young and vigorous, straightforward through current affairs, and full of insight and talent.

Putting down the album, Liu Chengyou's attitude became more and more calm.

Listening to the reports of Zhao and Tao Zhi, Liu Chengyou also probably understood this system, so he thought less, put on a gentle face towards the two, and said: "Hard work Erqing, I am very satisfied with the work of the system!" ”

glanced at each other, even though they were tired of each other, Zhao Shangjiao and Tao Gu still replied very tacitly: "Choosing materials for the country, the ministers dare not say bitterness!" ”

Liu Chengyou nodded, his eyes fluttered, and he ordered: "Under the system, after the provincial examination and inspection, I will enter the palace tomorrow, and in the Guangzheng Palace, regardless of the department, I will personally make the assessment, point the champion, and redefine the ranking." Zhuzai and the heroes of the three halls were accompanied by the co-prisoners. ”

The two couldn't help but look at each other, and they were surprised, this "palace test" had a precedent in the Tang Gaozong Dynasty, but after the provincial examination to determine the ranking, another round of palace examination was added, but it was rare, just for a "champion"?

Although there were doubts in their hearts, the two responded very simply.

Liu Chengyou had a sudden thought, but he thought that since the Song and Yuan dynasties, the three-level inspection rules for the selection of tribute materials have been implemented for so long, and there is always a reason for it and can be imitated. However, this time, it is the result of completely abandoning the "provincial test" and determining the order of superiority and inferiority.

Moreover, Liu Chengyou considered this, and more importantly, he wanted to show his importance to scholars and talents. On the other hand, after the palace test, you can also focus on promoting the gimmick of "the protégé of the Son of Heaven".

Zhao and Tao hurriedly obeyed the order, and they had to quickly prepare for the palace examination, the examination process, the public list, and the more than 100 scholars. Liu Chengyou gave a day, but he was in a hurry.

In fact, most of the scholars referred to in this system are basically still honestly staying in their registered residences, waiting for the follow-up arrangements of the imperial court. Basically, just waiting for the emperor's disposal.

Soon, the news of the palace examination spread, and the response was not small. Of the more than 100 scholars who passed the provincial examination, many people criticized this. Although the number of references this time is not large, and the number of admitted students is quite large, Tao Gu said that the reduction of requirements is only compared to the previous ones, and the specific test questions are still difficult, especially the five articles of current affairs.

I finally got to the first place, and I was told to try another round and reset. However, for most people, it is joy and excitement. In the palace examination, the emperor personally made the questions, the ministers invigilated the examination, and the royal point champion......

It seems that the spring of the scholars is coming.

Except for a few unlucky people who were not in Tokyo and were able to miss the event, they all took the exam honestly.

At the south gate of the imperial city, early in the morning, more than 100 people gathered here, waiting honestly and regularly until dawn, with the identity certificate issued by the tribute department yesterday, entering the palace and guiding to the Guangzheng Palace.

The preparations were in a hurry, and Liu Chengyou didn't like to be cumbersome, and after simplifying the process, more than 100 people sat down and waited for the exam questions.

As soon as the hour came, Zhao Shangjiao personally held the exam questions written by Liu Chengyou, entered the hall, and read them out loud.

Just three words: Pingbian Ce.