"Minister, obey!"

Gu Ming walked out of the crowd and walked to the hall to wait.

At this time, the courtiers only understood that the emperor had a special reward, no wonder he deliberately delayed a step.

"Gu Aiqing has learned from others, and it is really a blessing for this dynasty to attract Ruixiang many times......

After discussion with Yu Aiqing, the first assistant of the cabinet, it was decided to award Aiqing the post of lecturer of the Hanlin Academy......"

As soon as these words came out, the courtiers were in an uproar.

You must know that this Hanlin Academy's attendant is a fifth-grade official, and if he is placed in the locality, he is an important member, and he is at the same level as the prefect.

It seems that the grade in the capital is not high, after all, there are many senior officials in the DPRK and China, and first, second, and third-rank ministers abound.

However, the position of a bachelor is quite special, not only in the Hanlin Academy, but also often in and out of the palace to give lectures to the emperor, princes, princesses, etc., or to give advice to the emperor, etc., which is equivalent to an adviser to the emperor.

How many people are so blushing with such a beautiful difference?

It is said that a companion is like a tiger.

However, there is also a saying that risks and opportunities coexist.

But anyone who stays by the emperor's side, even if a little eunuch walks outside, is majestic, and all civil and military officials have to buy some face, not to mention the bachelors of the Hanlin Academy......

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks this matter is inappropriate!"

As expected, there were really courtiers who immediately jumped out to oppose it.

This person is none other than one of the well-known leading conservative figures, Tobe Shangshu Cui Tokuxiong.

To say that this person also has some qualifications, he was also born as a champion back then, and he was promoted frankly all the way.

The emperor had already guessed this result, but he was not angry, and asked indifferently: "What objections does Cui Aiqing have?" ”

"Your Majesty, Gu Ming certainly has the talent of the champion, which the old minister does not deny.

However, according to the rules of this dynasty, the champion was awarded the post of revision of the Hanlin Academy, so it ......"

Without waiting for him to finish, the emperor couldn't help waving his hand and said: "If Cui Aiqing raised an objection just for this reason, then there is no need to discuss it again."

I only ask, among the ministers present, who thinks that his talent is better than Gu Aiqing? ”

The courtiers couldn't help but look at each other.

To say that this Manchu Dynasty is civil and military, there has never been a shortage of arrogant people.

However, Gu Ming's performance made everyone unconvinced, and even Zhongsanyuan created a precedent in this dynasty.

If it is said to be luck, is it possible that all three times are luck?

This is hard to convince.

Moreover, many of Gu Ming's poems have been spread all over the country.

Even the famous four great talents in Jiangnan have to bow down, so even if these courtiers are still a little unconvinced, how dare they stand up in front of the emperor and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty?

In case the emperor asks both sides to write a poem to comment on the comments, wouldn't it be a shame to be embarrassed?

It's just that Cui Dexiong said slyly: "Your Majesty, after all, the court selects officials, not talents. ”

"Well, that's good, if I remember correctly, Cui Aiqing was also born as a champion back then.

Why don't you order someone to identify Aiqing's questions and answers in the palace examination that year, and compare them with Gu Aiqing's answers in the palace examination on the spot, so that the ministers can evaluate them? ”

"This ......"

Cui Dexiong's face was suddenly like a pig's liver.

He already knew the content of Gu Ming's exam papers, even if he was not convinced, he had to admit that it was indeed higher than his level, how could he dare to compare it in public?

It's just that since he dared to stand up and question, he was naturally prepared.

"Your Majesty, in fact, the old minister does not question Gu Zhuangyuan's talent, but the bachelor's degree is very important.

According to what the old minister heard, Gu Zhuangyuan was famous, but he wrote several unpopular folk books, which were obviously based on profit-seeking and detrimental to the scholars......"

"Your Majesty, Weichen has something to say!"

Another minister stepped forward.

"Speak!"

Weichen agrees with Master Cui's statement, especially the two books written by Gu Zhuangyuan are full of vulgar and even filthy content......

It's okay to say that he used to do so, but once he is in an important position, he will inevitably be criticized by others, which may damage the prestige of the imperial court......"

Cui Dexiong echoed: "That's right, please think twice!" ”

Hearing this, the emperor couldn't help frowning and was silent.

This is not the first time that someone has raised this matter in the court, and there is no need for him to speak, and naturally there will be courtiers who will come forward to refute it.

Sure enough, a minister stood up with the thought: "Your Majesty, Weichen also has something to say!" ”

"Yu Aiqing, but it doesn't hurt to say it!"

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Lord Cui and Master Jia are purely distorted and misread, and they haven't even carefully read the book written by Gu Zhuangyuan.

In fact, Weichen was also preconceived at the beginning, and regarded it as the kind of folk script that did not enter the stream.

However, after being solemnly recommended by Lord Shen, Chen deliberately read it carefully and couldn't help but be shocked.

Although Gu Zhuangyuan uses the writing method of the script, its standard is so high that I am afraid that no one in this dynasty can match ......it."

"Your Majesty, Weichen also has something to say."

"Speak!"

Weichen deeply agreed with Lord Yu's statement. The few scripts written by Gu Zhuangyuan are not comparable to those Mandarin instincts on the street?

The writing, content, and character descriptions are all impressive, and it is a rare and strange book......"

"Master Sun, you're afraid that there is a problem with your vision, right?"

"Hehe, Master Cui, I'm afraid you have a psychological problem......

"You...... You are talking nonsense......"

Cui Dexiong was so angry that he jumped into his muscles.

"Okay, what kind of noisy and shouting in the court? Gu Aiqing, you wrote the book, and you have the most right to speak, so why don't you talk about it. ”

The emperor's words finally stopped a quarrel.

"Yes!"

Gu Ming responded.

Then he said: "Your Majesty, the minister replied with a poem." ”

The emperor looked puzzled: "Oh? A poem? Read it aloud and listen to it. ”

Gu Ming glanced at Cui Dexiong and the others, and said slowly: "Looking at the side of the ridge as a peak, the distance and the height are different. ”

After chanting, there was silence in the court.

"Hahaha, good, very good, worthy of the champion I hand-picked, what a wonderful answer.

Horizontally viewed as a peak on the side of the ridge, the height of the distance and the distance are different, the meaning is profound, and the evocative taste is endless.

In the same book, different people naturally seem to have different feelings and different heights...... What do you think? ”

He is worthy of being the champion of the new department, and he has made a good explanation in just one sentence.

Anything, even if the same person stands from different angles, will see different charms. ”

"Cui Aiqing, what about you? What do you think? ”

Cui Dexiong's eyes changed for a while, and finally sighed secretly, and said dejectedly: "Since the emperor thinks that Gu Zhuangyuan can take on a heavy responsibility, the minister ...... No objections! ”

This is obviously still a bit angry.

However, the attitude finally softened.

Because he knows very well in his heart that if he continues to make trouble, he will definitely suffer in the end.

After all, Cui Dexiong is also from a champion background, so he naturally understands the truth of moderation. If he continues to argue with the emperor and be hated by the emperor, his future may be ruined.

The emperor glanced at the others: "Who has any objections to Aiqing?" ”

Ministers, you look at me, I look at you, and in the end, no one said anything.

A farce ended.

"Well, since there is no objection, I will continue to declare......

Awarded Gu Ming the post of bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, five official residences, Jinshi and gold plaques, a champion mansion, three silk horses, 400 acres of fertile land, and 500 taels of gold......"

After the canonization of the top three is completed, the cabinet and the officials of the Ministry of History will read out the list of the top two and three grades.

The second and third class jinshi are not so lucky to be hired on the spot, and they still need to go through another court examination, and then comprehensively evaluate the results of the palace examination and select the best.

Those who are excellent still have the opportunity to enter the Hanlin Academy, or they are sent to the county and so on.

Those at the bottom of the rankings can only wait in line for vacancies...... Of course, you can also spend some money to make up for the shortfall.

After the ceremony was over, in the afternoon of the same day, another feast began: the Grace Banquet.

This banquet can be regarded as a celebration banquet, which is specially held for a group of new jinshi, and the specifications are quite high.

Not only the emperor will participate, but also many important ministers in the court will also participate, which can be called a state banquet.

The banquet venue is located in the Imperial Garden, which is also convenient for a group of new jinshi to enter the garden in advance to enjoy the scenery of the Imperial Garden.

Such an opportunity, for the vast majority of new jinshi, I am afraid that it is once in a lifetime.

After all, there are only a few people who can stay in Beijing as officials, and even if they stay in Beijing, they may not have the opportunity to step into the palace again.

……

Imperial.

A group of newly promoted jinshi dressed in new jinshi uniforms, in groups of three or five, or enjoying the scenery in the garden, or chatting with the ministers of the court and the central government.

This is a rare opportunity, after all, there are many officials from important yamen such as the Cabinet, the Hanlin Academy, the Six Ministries, and the Three Law Divisions.

Needless to say, Gu Ming.

After all, he is a new champion, a protégé of the Son of Heaven, a bachelor, and the first genius of the dynasty...... The future is open.

Therefore, almost all the officials around him are DPRK and Chinese officials.

"Master Gu is really young and promising, and his future is immeasurable!"

"Master Gu, this is the official name sticker......

Fu Tianqiu happily patted Gu Ming's shoulder and said, "Haha, Gu Sheng...... No, no, no, now that you are an official in the same dynasty, I have to call you an adult......"

"Master Fu is serious, the lower official is a late school, just call it whatever the adults want."

"Master Gu's poetry is outstanding, it's better to ...... I will give a poem on the theme of the apricot blossoms in this garden, so how about I open my eyes? ”

A sentence was proposed.

"Yes, yes, Lord Gu shouldn't spoil everyone's fun, right?"

"Hehe, since you are interested, then I will chant a song below......"

Gu Ming groaned slightly, raised his hand to take a falling apricot blossom and groaned:

"For a while, the spring water surrounds the flower body, and the flower shadow is enchanting.

Even though it was blown into snow by the spring breeze, it was crushed into dust by Nanmo. ”

"Wonderful! Wonderful"

"Master Gu is worthy of being the first genius of the dynasty, this poetic conception is profound, and it makes people feel a little sad."

"With flowers Yongzhi, this poem is really a classic work of Yongxing......"

A group of people sighed.

Although there is a suspicion of compliment, it is not without sincere admiration.

……

At the same time.

In the two bookstores in the west and east of the city, many people rushed to buy the books written by Gu Ming.

"Quick, bring me a Dream of Red Mansions!"

"I want a copy of the White Snake!"

"I want to overlord and farewell my concubine......"

"I will ...... all the books written by Zhuang Yuanlang"

"Don't crowd, don't crowd...... One person can buy up to three copies......"

The palace examination list has been posted, and Gu Ming has become the new champion of Lianzhong Sanyuan in one fell swoop, and the popularity has exploded instantly, which naturally drives the sales of the book.

The two bookstores were overcrowded, and you pushed me, which eventually attracted officers and soldiers to help maintain order.

……

Imperial.

"The emperor has arrived!"

"The Queen Mother has arrived!"

With two loud shouts, a group of people stepped forward to salute.

"Welcome to the emperor and the queen!"

"Zhong Aiqing is flat!"

"Emperor Xie!"

After a few ceremonies, the emperor, the queen, a number of ministers, and new jinshi entered the table one after another.

There are also rules for this row of seats.

The champion, Bangyan, and Tanhua have one person and one table, and sit on the left side of the closest place to the emperor and the queen.

On the right, several important ministers led by Yu Wei also sat at a table for one person, and the others were seated in turn at a table of three people.

"Come on, come on, I will give you a glass first."

The emperor smiled and raised his glass.

"Emperor Xie!"

Everyone raised their glasses in salute.

After drinking a glass, the queen mother also smiled and picked up the wine glass and said, "This palace also respects you with a glass." ”

"Thank you, Niang!"

Next, Gu Ming, Qiao Yongjin, and Luo Zheng toasted to the emperor and the queen mother on behalf of the new jinshi and expressed their gratitude.

Subsequently, the musicians, kabuki, and maiko of the palace appeared one after another to cheer up.

In this way, the atmosphere of the scene began to slowly come alive.

The newly promoted Jinshi were somewhat restrained, but those ministers saw more big scenes, and when they drank wine, they sang and laughed more with each other.

The queen drank a few more glasses, and couldn't help but say to the emperor on a whim: "Your Majesty, I heard that the new champion is versatile, not only outstanding in writing, but also proficient in music and rhythm, since everyone is so happy today, why not let Gu Qing's family show their hands, so that everyone can open their eyes?" ”

Without waiting for the emperor to speak, Gu Ming took the initiative to get up and said: "Your Majesty, since the mother has this Yaxing, the minister is willing to improvise a song." ”

"Hahaha, okay, great, then there is Lao Aiqing, come on, prepare the piano!"

It seems that the emperor also wants to appreciate it.

Gu Mingpan sat in the middle of the field, tried the tone, and began to play slowly.

Along with the music, a group of kabuki danced to the beat.

Soon after, Gu Ming's voice sounded in the audience:

"A cut plum blossom is delicate, obliquely sparse branches, slightly eyebrows.

Light smile dance low back, what to respect, clap hands.

The night is getting cold, the wine is gradually disappearing, and the sleeve smells from time to time, and the jade chuan taps.

Who is in the head of the city to promote the remnants, what is the silver leakage, and the Ming Dynasty is slow to ......"

One song and one cut plum, everyone was fascinated by the listen, and they were completely immersed in the music.

Those dancing kabuki were even more infected, and they unconsciously hummed along one by one, and for a while, the song of the warbler and the swallow language made this song a little more like a flower to interpret the charm.

As soon as the string sound stopped, the emperor couldn't help but sigh with his palm: "Okay, listening to Gu Aiqing's song is like a fairy sound, Aiqing's name as the first genius of the dynasty is well deserved!" ”

"Minister, thank the emperor for his praise!"

Gu Ming immediately stepped forward to thank him.

This is not the time for humility.

In the past, what the ministers said about the first genius of the dynasty was nothing more than a compliment, but now as soon as the emperor opens Chrysostom, it is equivalent to giving him the title of "first genius".

The gold content is very different.

Look, the chronicler standing aside has already taken notes on the booklet.

At the same time, the queen is also a phoenix face, first praised it from the bottom of her heart, and then shouted: "Bring the wine glass!" ”

The palace maid hurriedly took a wine and went over.

The queen personally got up and poured a glass of wine and handed it to Gu Ming: "Gu Qing's family is extremely talented and full of wealth, and I hope that I can do my best to assist the emperor in governing the government in the future, and the palace will give you another glass." ”

"Thank you for the wine, the minister will do his duty!"

Gu Ming took the wine glass and drank it all.

After the wine was drunk, the queen was silent, and pretended to ask casually: "By the way, Gu Qing's family, I don't know your new book...... How's the progress? ”

"Back to my mother's words, I'm almost done writing ......"

"That's good, the Queen Mother and the palace are still waiting to see Gu Qing's new book."

Hearing this, the emperor subconsciously glanced at Cui Dexiong and the others......

He knew in his heart that the queen was deliberately saying it in front of a group of ministers.

After all, she and the Queen Mother have always liked to read Gu Ming's books, but some ministers always like to criticize and say some ugly things.

In this regard, the Queen Mother and the Queen have long been dissatisfied, but it is difficult to say much because of their identity.

Today, Gu Ming happened to be here, and the queen urged the change on the surface, but her purpose was actually to show her attitude in person, and to raise the name of the queen mother, so as to knock and beat......

There are some things that these courtiers dare to say in front of the emperor, but they never dare to say it in front of the queen mother and the queen.

Although the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother are expensive, they are still women in the final analysis.

Offend a woman, uh-huh, be careful that you can't eat and walk around......