Zhang Suimou looked at Nanjing City anxiously, for a while, only to find that there was no one out of the city to meet, the mood was extremely depressed, thinking about the day when the King of Han handed over the command of the army to himself, that was how high-spirited, self-proclaimed Han No. 2 person, eager to immediately sweep away the demons, to create a peaceful and prosperous era, who knows but in Suzhou City under the head of the head to break the blood, these days but I don't know how many times to complain that they are light on the enemy, do not listen to the advice of their subordinates.

From the governor of Zhejiang to the prefect of Nanjing, Zhang Suimou was ashamed and afraid: I don't know what the King of Han Dao thinks of himself? Zhang Suimou, who returned to the mansion, thought about it back and forth, ordered someone to prepare some gifts, and decided to visit Meng Sheng to inquire about the news.

Meng Sheng listened to Zhang Suimou's explanation, lamented his misfortune and was angry, and said angrily: "You said that you told me what is good about you, Your Highness has been invincible since the incident, but I didn't expect the first defeat to come from you!" ”

In fact, Meng Sheng felt that the relationship between them and their sworn brothers was a relationship of prosperity and loss, and His Royal Highness the King of Han became closer and closer to the new people who came over, not only married Jiao Liang, but also trusted Zuo Zongtang and Zhao Liewen.

Zhang Suimou listened to the eldest brother's complaints, and was even more ashamed, "It's all my fault that I got carried away, I didn't expect Zhang Guoliang, a thief, to be so brave, big brother, you said that Your Highness alienated me because of this"

Meng Sheng shook his head, and a look of relief appeared on his face, "Your Highness is still very nostalgic, you see that I can't write or martial arts, and I don't want to hang the title of Governor of Jiangsu!" Brother Xian, you are a talented person, Your Highness will not let you bury you. ”

Zhang Suimou was still not at ease, and asked, "Big brother, what rumors did you hear in Nanjing?" Your Highness, what does he think of me, do you know that I am good at warfare, how can I be a prefect? ”

Meng ascended and said: "It's hard to say, Sidi, you have to remember!" The current seventh brother is no longer the seventh brother of the past, the seventh brother had nothing in the past, and he had to rely on us for everything, and now he has many ministers and generals......"

Zhang Suimou couldn't help but interrupt: "What's wrong with him, seventh brother!" Are you planning to cut the power of our old brothers? ”

Meng Sheng denied: "Not really! Don't think about it too much, it's just that His Royal Highness trusts Jiao Liang, Zuo Zongtang, Zhao Liewen and others too much, I'm worried that they will have ghosts in their hearts and betray the Han! ”

Zhang Suimou also thought that he had conclusive evidence, and said angrily: "Jiao Liang looked down on the Han in Yong'an, and insisted on defecting to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and later was not treated well by Hong Xiuquan, and came back shamelessly, His Royal Highness immediately entrusted him with the position of military commander, and now he is even the governor, and he dares to betray the Han!" It's really against him! ”

Meng Sheng waved his hand, secretly thinking about why Sidi was so abnormal today, and a defeat hit him so hard? It seems that he can't be provoked anymore, lest things will be reversed, "I also guess that a few of them must not be as affectionate as our Highness, and they are easy to be seduced by the Qing Demon. ”

Zhang Suimou relaxed and complained: "Big brother, don't mention such words in front of outsiders, lest Your Highness have a grudge against you." ”

Meng Sheng has not spoken to anyone for a long time, and now he has a speculative conversation with Zhang Suimou, and he can't help but say: "Your Highness is kind to a few of you, but he is defensive against me, and he took away my military power early and has been living in Nanjing!" Seeing that Zhang Suimou could listen attentively, he continued, "Your Highness would rather consult with Zuo Zongtang and them than summon me to go if he has something, you say, is this fair!" ”

Zhang Suimou didn't expect to come to comfort today, but he comforted others and let go of his thoughts, "Big brother, you think too much, Your Highness treats us equally, except for the third brother, all of them are officially sealed as second grades, and when Suzhou is defeated, you can't move to Suzhou." Speaking of which, it's all my fault, if I capture Suzhou, our brothers don't have to feel sorry for themselves here."

Meng Sheng was meaningful, pretending to be angry, "Hmph! Suzhou? I'm afraid it won't be my turn then, I heard the sixth brother inadvertently talk about it, His Royal Highness is going to transfer Zuo Zongtang to Jiangnan, what am I? When the time comes, just like you, you will dispose of it casually! ”

"Big brother, don't worry, if King Han is really like this, I ...... I contacted a few brothers to advise together, and I didn't believe he was so ruthless! Zhang Suimou was mentioned by Meng Sheng, and he felt the same way, and made a promise without thinking about it.

Zuo Zongtang came to the palace to meet Li Yunzhong with the regulations written about the imperial examination overnight, and waited for the teacher's correction of homework like a primary school student, waiting for the verdict.

In fact, Li Yunzhong didn't understand the process of the ancient imperial examination, and felt that Zuo Zongtang had not been admitted to the Jinshi examination for more than 20 years, so he must be very familiar with the imperial examination system.

You have been admitted to the Jinshi for 20 years, and I have been in the third year of high school for 4 years, so we are also difficult brothers! The pros and cons of the college entrance examination system, which I know about the Tao, are no less than what you know about the imperial examination system.

"Sir, this charter is well written, and I have a deep understanding of the imperial examination system, and our Great Han Imperial Examination will be done according to what is written on it, but in addition to the three subjects of Jingyi, Jinshi, and Strategy, plus arithmetic and law are perfect, sir, what do you think?" Li Yunzhong tried his best to arrange the subjects of the college entrance examination in later generations, and almost inserted the English subject.

Zuo Zongtang didn't understand what arithmetic and law were for a long time, and he felt that His Royal Highness the King of Han would not pinch it out of thin air, and kept going forward, forward, and forward...... calculated, and finally calculated that the Sui Dynasty, which founded the imperial examination system, seemed to have passed the two disciplines of Ming Law and Ming Calculation, wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, and admired: "Your Royal Highness is a pedantic celestial, and it is better to be ashamed of yourself, and the word 'sir' must not be mentioned again in the future!" ”

Li Yunzhong was confused when he heard this, and hurriedly changed the topic, "My three ladies also want women to participate in the imperial examination, sir, what do you think?" "Secretly thought: Since I read 'Yuan Fang, what do you think' on the Internet in my previous life?' I never forgot these words, and now I finally have the opportunity to learn those two and have a good time.

Zuo Zongtang is a traditional literati, and he does not approve of women participating in the imperial examination, "Your Highness, you must not!" A woman is virtuous if she is not talented, and I have never heard of a woman entering the examination room since ancient times. If the Han Dynasty sets this precedent, I am afraid that it will become the laughing stock of the world's readers. ”

Li Yunzhong does not intend to compromise, "I can have today, and I also have a share of the credit of the female army, they have this right, and they should be, besides, in ancient times, there were also women who served as officials and went into battle to kill the enemy, and they were not inferior to men." ”

Zuo Zongtang didn't expect King Han to insist so much, but this was a matter of principle, and he decided to argue on the basis of reason, "Now that the world is undecided, how can you do such a thing that violates the etiquette law, people's hearts are turned away, Your Highness thinks twice!" ”

"Sir's words are wrong, and my husband often says to us: A woman can hold up half the sky. What you men can do, we women can do. Su Sanniang walked in and retorted.

It turned out that she had been hiding behind the screen, and when she saw that Li Yunzhong was going to be persuaded by Zuo Zongtang, she couldn't help but come out to cheer.

Zuo Zongtang saw that it was the princess and Niangniang hurriedly lowered her head, did not speak, and stood quietly like this, asking him to promise the women's scientific examination was absolutely impossible.

Li Yunzhong saw that the two were at a stalemate, and persuaded: "What Mr. said is reasonable, and what Mrs. said is also reasonable, why don't you compromise." Attracted the attention of the two of them, and continued: "Sir doesn't want women to participate in the scientific examination, it's just that he doesn't want them to be officials, why don't I set up a female official in the palace, which is managed by my wife, and how about selecting the women in the examination to be female officials?" ”

Zuo Zongtang emphasized: "Don't let men and women take the exam in the same examination room!" ”

Li Yunzhong grabbed Sanniang, who was still arguing, and nodded: "Of course, men and women can't kiss!" Separate them into one examination room. ”