Soon, three days passed, and the first scientific expedition of the Wude Dynasty officially began, and the only thing Xiang Chi had to do was to wait for the results to be sent, as Han Wenliang said, he did attach great importance to this time, although he was already supreme, but he still hoped to find out a few ministers of his own generation, because whether it was Zhang Youzhi, or Yang Yan, or even the current Liubu Shangshu, they were all too old, and the lowest was close to fifty, which meant that it was impossible to serve him for a lifetime, and the court needed fresh blood, New talent.

In the evening, in the Qianqing Palace, after Xiang Chi under the candlelight finished approving a book, he glanced outside, frowned, and said: "Sanbao, go and ask, why the results haven't come out yet, is there something wrong?"

"Yes, Your Majesty"

As soon as Zheng Sanbao left the palace gate, he saw Zhang Youzhi leading three officials of different ages over.

"Zhang Xiang, the three of you, you are finally here, Your Majesty has asked many times" Zheng Sanbao immediately greeted him.

"Let Your Majesty wait for a long time, let's go quickly," Zhang Youzhi said solemnly.

"Good"

Not long after, Xiang Chi held an exam paper, and there were two copies in front of him, the first of which was written Shen Peng on the head, and the other was written Li Yong.

After reading the article in his hand, Xiang Chi gently put down the exam paper with a sigh.

"Your Majesty, the articles of these three students, each with its own spring and autumn, no matter who is the equal, who is the champion, who is the leader, who is the Tanhua, the examiners are arguing, so the ministers and others have delayed the time" Zhang Youzhi reported.

"That Zhang Xiang thinks who of these three is the best," Xiang Chi said with a smile.

"Chen thinks that if you look at the details of the choice of words and sentences, Shen Peng is the best, with a solid foundation and a steady writing, if it is a series of innovations, reform and innovation, then Li Yong is better, but" Zhang Youzhi hesitated a little.

"Haha, but if you look at it from the majestic atmosphere and the breath that runs through Changhong, then Du Xuan deserves it" Xiang Chi said.

"Your Majesty Shengming," Zhang You nodded straightly.

"Your Majesty, Du Xuan's article is indeed good, but it is too empty, a bit extreme, and contrary to the way of the sage's education" Hearing this, the white-haired deputy examiner Xie Rong immediately stood up and objected.

"Master Xie, there should be a new atmosphere in the new dynasty, don't stick to the old rules, Du Xuan is still young after all, give him something, and he will calm down" Liu Gui, a college bachelor who is much younger than Xie Rong, retorted, obviously admiring Du Xuan.

"Although you can't stick to the old rules, you can't think out of thin air, to tell the truth, you have to tell the truth, and you have to tell the real policy that can benefit the country and the people, which Li Yong performed the most" Hu Jin, who was the last, said.

The three of them squinted at each other, one supported the other, and no one was convinced, this was Wenyuan Pavilion.

Xiang Chi on the dragon case smiled and said, "There's no need to argue, Shen Peng, the champion talent this time."

"Your Majesty is wise," Xie Rong immediately said happily.

"Li Yong, the talent of the list," Xiang Chi continued.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Hu Jin replied with some regret.

"Your Majesty, Du Xuan, a young man in his early twenties, can write such an article, which has never been seen by a minister, and is it too aggrieved for a mere Tanhua" Liu Gui was a little anxious.

"Nope! Du Xuan is not in the top three," Xiang Chi announced.

"What" Everyone was stunned, and Liu Gui hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, do you want to demote Du Xuan to the second class?"

"Not bad," Xiang Chi nodded.

"Your Majesty, isn't this too wronged Du Xuan, his article can compete for the champion" Zhang You said straightly.

Looking at the puzzled four people, Xiang Chi said a little seriously: "Whether it's the champion, or the leader, it's not all Jinshi, what is the future, the key depends on themselves, Du Xuan's article is good, but the edge is too strong, it hinders the stability of the imperial court, you can't enter the top three, don't disturb the hearts of the ministers, press it"

Hearing this, Zhang Youzhi and the four of them understood, and immediately obeyed the order, the great Chu monarch is supreme, Xiang Chi's words are the order of heaven, not to mention that this statement does make some sense.

"Okay, tomorrow I will personally meet with the Jinshi who won the list, this matter is settled, Zhang Xiang stays, you retreat" Xiang Chi waved his hand.

"Yes, Your Majesty"

After Xie Rong and the three left, Xiang Chi picked up Du Xuan's article again, and read with a smile: "When the prosperous era comes, when the army is turned into a soldier, and the universe is determined, you can't just be prepared for danger in times of peace, you can't just stick to the ancestral rules, you should use the momentum of the edge to create the glory of Emperor Wu, the legacy of Taizong, and the talent of the four seas, for the great Chu, respect the emperor and the people, create and innovate, and become the great cause of the ages."

Hearing this, Zhang You smiled and said, "It seems that Your Majesty still likes Du Xuan's article the most."

"No, no, it's too early to say, if you talk about love, I like Shen Peng even more, because he is steady, I have long said that peace is better than anything else, if there are not enough benefits, Da Chu will not send troops at will" Xiang Chi shook his head and said.

"Your Majesty's Divine Wisdom"

"Zhang Xiang, after each scientific examination, the top three will enter the Wenyuan Pavilion to become the compilation of the seven products, if there is a vacancy, then appoint" Xiang Chidao.

"Really, Your Majesty, because the number of official positions is far less than the number of scientific examinations held every three years, and there is no top three, you will enter the ministries to become the chief, walk, and hone your experience" Zhang You nodded straightly.

"I think it's okay for the time being, Wenyuan Pavilion is too idle, young people have to be busy, be pragmatic, the Four Books and Five Classics don't represent the real statecraft after all" Xiang Chi said with a smile.

Zhang Youzhi's face moved, knowing that Xiang Chi was going to make a move, but it seemed that he did not start directly from Zhongshu Province, but decided to come step by step.

"Your Majesty, what position are you going to give them?" Zhang Youzhi said curiously.

"I plan to set up a secretariat, and all the excerpts sent by the Zhongshu Province will be shipped to the secretariat for proofreading first, and then sent to me," Xiang Chi said.

"Proofreading" Hearing this, Zhang Youzhi was shocked, he knew that he was wrong, His Majesty still had to use Yang Yan, otherwise it would not be just a proofreader, this was just copywriting work, without any real power, just to make an accumulation, just to cultivate talents, as His Majesty's staff, it seems that Yang Yan is in a certain aspect, so that His Majesty has taken a fancy to it.

After thinking slightly, Zhang Youzhi replied: "The minister has no opinion."

"Well, Zhang Xiang has worked hard these days, go back and have a good rest!" Xiang Chi said gently.

Hearing this, Zhang Youzhi was stunned for a moment, and then his face showed a trace of reluctance, and after a period of silence, he suddenly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister is gone, long live."

Xiang Chi glanced at it apologetically, and said, "Sanbao, arrange the carriage and send Zhang Xiang back in person."

"Yes"

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Zhang Youzhi said gratefully.

"Zhang Xiang, although it is dark, it will eventually be bright, more than sixty, pay more attention to the body, Shu will personally adjust Zhang Fu, Daniel Zhang, if there is time, Shu will go to you to play chess" Xiang Zhi said seriously.

Zhang Youzhi's eyes instantly filled with tears, and he kowtowed three times again, "Your Majesty, the minister firmly believes that Da Chu will inevitably go to the next level under His Majesty's monarchy."

"Let's go"

"Yes"

When Zheng Sanbao sent Zhang Youzhi away and returned, he said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Zhang Xiang is gone, and he also kowtowed three times outside the Chengtian Gate."

"Got it," Xiang Chi responded, and said: "You are not far from the Qianqing Palace, arrange a room as the office of the secretariat, remember to be simple."

"Yes"

"Soon, Zhongshu Province will be exchanged for blood, I am reluctant to Zhang Xiang, but I need Yang Yan's knife even more" After Xiang Chi finished speaking, he waved his sleeve robe and left with Zheng Sanbao.

The next day, the first important minister of the Xuanzong period, Zhongshu Ling Zhang Youzhi to old age and weakness, resigned from all official positions, returned to the countryside, Xiang Chi three times to no avail, reluctantly approved the resignation, since the end of the Zhang Youzhi era of more than 20 years in Zhongshu Province, Yang Yan officially became the second Zhongshu Prime Minister of the Wude Dynasty.