"Father-in-law, I'm back!" After entering the mansion, Li Jianguo shouted.

It was not Fang Xuanling who came out, but his wife, "Jianguo, you're back!" Have fun today? ”

"It's not bad, I met a new friend today, and I had a great time chatting with him. Hey, mother-in-law, where has father-in-law gone? ”

"Your stepfather has entered the palace and hasn't come back yet, let's go, go into the house!" Although they didn't get along for a long time, Mrs. Fang treated Li Jianguo like her own son, which moved him very much.

"Mother-in-law, how much do you know about the imperial examination?" After entering the house, Li Jianguo also hurriedly asked.

"What, Jianguo, you want to take the imperial examination?"

"It's possible, I also want to see what the imperial examination is like."

"I don't know much about the imperial examination, you have to ask your father-in-law about this, and your father-in-law won't let me participate in political affairs." The stepmother smiled, "But Jianguo, your father-in-law entered the palace today to recommend you to the emperor, I think, you don't want to take the imperial examination." ”

"Is this what my father-in-law entered the palace today for?"

"Yes, your father-in-law usually doesn't have to go to the court, this is the emperor's permission, unless there is something to report or the emperor has something important to discuss with him, your father-in-law will enter the palace."

"And your father-in-law said that you are a manufacturable material, and you will definitely be able to make a great contribution to Datang."

When Li Jianguo was chatting with Mrs. Fang, there was a burst of laughter outside the door.

"Madame, ma'am, I'm back! Haha," Fang Xuanling shouted with a smile as he walked.

Hearing that Fang Xuanling was back, Mrs. Fang also hurriedly went out to greet her, "Master, what's the good thing that makes you so carried away." I've been waiting for you for a long time. ”

"Oh? I'm looking for him! Let's go into the house and say. ”

Seeing that Fang Xuanling was back, Li Jianguo also hurriedly got up, "Father-in-law, you're back!" ”

The smile on the father-in-law's face did not disperse, and he also continued: "Jianguo, I just met the emperor, and I also introduced your situation to the emperor, the emperor is very interested in you, let me take you into the palace tomorrow." ”

Li Jianguo's heart was slightly warm, and at the same time, he admired Fang Xuanling's sincerity, he did this not only for himself, but also for the sake of Datang.

"Father-in-law, I don't think I can just enter the palace to see the emperor for the time being, because I don't want to rely on my father-in-law's relationship to advance, I want to rely on my own ability to gain fame." Li Jianguo thought about it and said.

"Oh? Why do you suddenly want to take the imperial examination? Fang Xuanling was slightly puzzled and suddenly asked.

"I met a prince surnamed Wang in Chang'an City today, I talked with him for a long time, very happy, he is very familiar with national affairs, and he is very concerned, so I have such a decision."

"Oh? Tell me about today's events and some of his situation. ”

At that moment, Li Jianguo also described today's events and Wang Qin's situation to his father-in-law.

After hearing this, Fang Xuanling also nodded with a smile, as if he understood something, but he didn't say it.

"Father-in-law, do you know this person named Wang Qin?" Li Jianguo hurriedly asked.

"I don't know this person either, but since you have decided to take the imperial examination, I absolutely support your father-in-law!" Fang Xuanling seemed to be hiding something, and Li Jianguo didn't continue to ask, so he passed like this.

"Okay, then can my father-in-law tell me about the specific matters of the imperial examination, and I can prepare early." Although Li Jianguo knows a little about the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty, it is a historical record after all, and now that he has really encountered it, he naturally has to figure it out.

"The imperial examination was implemented from the previous dynasty, and later the imperial examination system was perfected in our dynasty. Today's imperial examinations are divided into two subjects, the regular subject and the system subject. The regular course is held once a year, and the system is held by temporary order of the emperor. This year, the emperor did not order the holding of the system, but this year's regular department is approaching, just next month. "My father-in-law also explained to me in detail in 1510"Candidates can participate in the regular course, because the emperor pays attention to talents." It is not possible to be an official directly after the imperial examination, and it is also necessary to go through the selection of the officials, and the character, appearance, etc. of the candidates can be re-selected before they can be hired. ”

After listening to Fang Xuanling's words, Li Jianguo was also thoughtful, thinking that the difference between what his father-in-law said and what was recorded in the history books was not very big.

"Father-in-law, what are the subjects of the imperial examination?"

"I have a lot of subjects in the imperial examination, but the Jinshi department is the most popular, because many officials in my court are from the Jinshi department. However, this time, the emperor has to personally write the question, because the emperor attaches great importance to this imperial examination. Originally, the emperor wanted me to be the chief examiner, but I refused, so the emperor asked Du Ruhui to be the chief examiner. ”

"Du Ruhui?" Li Jianguo was also taken aback, because he didn't expect Tang Taizong to let this person be the chief examiner. Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling won the trust of Taizong, and the "change of Xuanwumen" was the first credit for the two of them to make suggestions. "Fang Mou Du Xuan" is talking about Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, and Li Jianguo also admires this person very much.

"It's him, I have a deep friendship with him, and I have a good relationship. After the emperor ascended the throne, he was also promoted to the secretary of the military department, which was highly used by the emperor. Fang Xuanling said with a smile.

"Father-in-law, why did you resign as this examiner?" Li Jianguo was also a little puzzled.

"For those candidates in the scientific examination, whoever is the chief examiner will have a headache. Because of the annual scientific examination, candidates gather in Chang'an, and those prestigious talents will also show their own articles to the examiner in order to improve their popularity, and if they want to take the lead, they will be noticed. Therefore, this errand is not easy to do, so let that guy Lao Du have a headache. Fang Xuanling laughed, a little treacherous in his smile.

"Father-in-law, I have decided, I will take the imperial examination next month!" At this time, Li Jianguo also made up his mind, he wanted to rely on his strength to be named on the gold list. After all, in modern times, I can even deal with the most difficult college entrance examination in China, let alone the current imperial examination.

Fang Xuanling nodded and patted Li Jianguo's shoulder, "Okay!" Now that you have decided, your father-in-law will definitely support you, and your father-in-law believes that you will definitely be able to be named on the gold list. Do you need your father-in-law to say hello to Du Ruhui, that old guy? ”

Li Jianguo shook his head, "No need, my father-in-law also underestimates me too much, if I use this kind of talent to go to high school, then I have already agreed to meet the emperor with you." ”

"Good boy, ambitious! It's getting late, so go back to your room early and rest! Fang Xuanling also said to Li Jianguo with concern.

Li Jianguo nodded, "Okay, then the child will go back to the room to rest, father-in-law, you should also rest early." ”

After speaking, Li Jianguo also went back to his room.

Fang Xuanling looked at Li Jianguo's departing back, and suddenly said to his stepmother: "Madam, this time there is a good show!" ”

Mrs. Fang looked puzzled, "Master, what do you mean?" ”

Fang Xuanling pretended to be mysterious and said: "Look at it, when the imperial examination is over, you will understand, haha!" ”