However, everyone's comments have to be written on the test papers for other adults to circulate, and these ten test papers must be presented to the emperor for review before they are submitted. Everyone is a little biased or impartial in their evaluation, and the other adults and the emperor can see through the grievances and careful thoughts hidden behind it at a glance.

In the end, not only will you not be able to help your relatives or juniors, or you will not be able to suppress someone, but you will also have a bad impression in front of the emperor and the ministers that there is no distinction between public and private, that you are holding back for personal gain, and that you are narrow-minded.

Moreover, Wu Huaisi and Kang Yannian, who were present, had a great relationship with Zhao Ruxi, Zhang Changshen and Qi Xugu had a lot of maintenance for Zhao Ruxi, and four of the nine cabinets favored her. In addition, the emperor is extremely popular with Zhao Zhiwei's painting skills, and the eldest princess Shangde is not a master to be messed with, and Shen Wenyong does not dare to show his patriarchal caution in his comments.

He carefully read Zhao Ruxi's three articles, trying to pick a bone in the egg. As long as he finds out the fault, he is not a coercion for personal gain. He didn't believe that a girl would understand national affairs, and she could make suggestions and propositions on this, and write good articles with depth.

But he read it for a long time, and he had to ponder every sentence two or three times, but found that he really couldn't find anything wrong. These three articles are not only flawless, but also have outstanding advantages.

In the end, he had to impartially mark the score of "Jiajia", and he had to write dozens of words of praise freely.

He felt that he was very tired, and he urgently needed to find another test paper that was better written than Zhao Ruxi to comfort and comfort his wounded heart. As a result, I read Huiyuan's article and found that although the writing was not bad, it could only be said that it was evenly divided and the style was different, and there was no obvious strength to crush Zhao Ruxi. The other candidates' essays were far from theirs.

He was even more tired.

The military department Shangshu had a good relationship with Shen Wenyong, so he sat next to him and waited for the test paper in his hand.

At this time, seeing that he finally finished reading the test paper, he couldn't help but say in a joking tone when he took the test paper: "I said, what article needs you to read for so long?" Although the old man is old and dizzy, he can read articles twice as fast as you. I've read all three test papers, and you haven't finished grading this one. Lord Shen, you can't do it at this speed. ”

Although there are rules for marking the papers, everyone is an old man who has reviewed these test papers, and the atmosphere is not so tense. Say a sentence or two occasionally, as long as it doesn't involve the content of the test paper and the article, it doesn't matter.

Shen Wenyong glanced at the military department Shangshu expressionlessly, picked up another test paper on the table, lowered his head and continued to read, ignoring him.

They were given the test papers at the time of unitary, that is, at about seven o'clock in the evening; By 9 o'clock, all the test papers had been marked. The test paper was handed over to the Ministry of Rites, and everyone left the palace and went back to sleep.

The next day is a rest day, and there is no need to go to the morning pilgrimage. Their subordinates still have to mark more than 100 examination papers, and it is estimated that they will be busy until the evening before they can go home to rest.

On the day off, Xiao Qi also had a good rest.

It wasn't until the afternoon that he arrived at the main hall where he was dealing with political affairs and asked Gong Xie, "How are the test papers of the palace examination corrected?" ”

"The top 10 papers were delivered last night; The other people's test papers, the adults have just finished grading, and they are discussing the rankings. Gonggong Xie said.

Xiao Qi nodded, and asked Gonggong Xie to bring the top ten test papers, and he reviewed them.

The test papers of the palace examination, if you are lazy as an emperor, the top ten will be almost the same after grading; Those who are more diligent will take a look at the top 20 and the top 30, and then they will not look at the back.

Gonggong Xie put the test paper on the table, then stepped aside, and the hall was quiet, only the sound of Xiao Qi flipping through the test paper.

"Ahh

After a while, Gonggong Xie heard the emperor's applause. He hurriedly raised his eyes and saw that the emperor was waving at him.

"Come and see, this is Zhao Zhiwei's handwriting, according to me, the writing is no worse than Qin Zhe, and it is comparable to Master Mingcang's handwriting, but the style is different. I prefer her word. ”

Gonggong Xie was curious when he heard it.

He had seen Zhao Zhiwei's words before, and it was on Zhao Zhiwei's paintings. Although that word is not bad, it has a bit of the flavor of Master Mingcang, but it is far from being comparable to Master Mingcang. Although half a year has passed since then, half a year can't make a qualitative leap in a person's words, right?

He walked over and looked at the table, and with an "ah" sound, his eyes widened.

Xiao Qi laughed and said, "I'm right, right? ”

The reason why Gonggong Xie and Gonggong Zhang were able to become the chief and deputy managers and always follow Xiao Qi was because in addition to loyalty, they had other abilities.

Gonggong Xie has extremely high attainments in calligraphy, painting and literature, and has unforgettable assets, which can give Xiao Qi great help in handling government affairs; Gonggong Zhang is a person with strong executive ability, and he can basically do what he is told to do to Xiao Qi's satisfaction.

This is also the reason why Gonggong Xie was able to participate in the auction for Xiao Qi.

Gonggong Xie knew that the emperor had the habit of listening to his comments.

He froze down, thought about it, and commented objectively: "Originally, although Miss Zhiwei's words were good, with the charm of Master Mingcang in seven or eight points, there were also some people who practiced to this extent; And copying other people's words, without their own style and personality, is not enough to make people amazing. Just like an eagle in a cage, even if the breed is extraordinary, it has broken its wings, is imprisoned and free, and has no vitality, which will not make people marvel. ”

But now the words of the Zhiwei girl are like an eagle breaking free from the shackles all of a sudden, spreading its wings and soaring, flying high in the sky, looking at all directions, and the momentum is compelling, making people tremble. It has the shadow of Master Mingcang in its structure, but it is completely different from Master Mingcang's style of high sky and clear clouds, clear sun, and clear sky. This can't help but remind the old slave of the paintings of Zhiwei and Mr. Deadwood. The difference between this book and the painting is so similar. ”

When Gonggong Xie said this, he gave Xiao Qi a deep sigh: "Congratulations to the emperor, you have another calligraphy master." ”

Xiao Qi couldn't help laughing "haha", pointed at Gong Xie and said: "Sure enough, it is worthy of Xie Shenmu, this comment is appropriate, and it won my heart." ”

Father-in-law Xie has a pair of eyes, in the appreciation of calligraphy and painting, and never forget, anyone he has seen at a glance or the content of the writing, can remember, autumn is not bad, in modern terms, is the memory of the camera. Hence the nickname "Divine Eye".

After laughing, Xiao Qi sighed again: "Zhao Zhiwei's talent is so high, I have only seen it in my life. Books, paintings, and reading, all of which are not excellent, is really rare. ”

Gonggong Xie knew that the emperor had a little bit of Zhao Ruxi's intention to be a first-class jinshi.

Her calligraphy is too much.

And he was able to win the second place in the examination, and the article was not worse than that of Huiyuan, which shows that Zhao Zhiwei's article is also good. There is no problem at all to point her to a first-class jinshi.