The Qianqing Palace is a great court meeting today, and all civil and military officials are there.

Prime Minister Xie personally submitted the ten examination papers again, and Emperor Hong Zheng issued an order to summon the top ten students.

Most of the students in this year are young, except for two who are in their thirties, most of them are in their twenties. Especially Xiao Yao, Xie Luo, and Li Qingyi, who were standing in the front row, were even more young and handsome, with a good demeanor.

The important ministers on both sides are all thinking in their hearts about whether they have a worthy daughter family to consider.

Emperor Hong Zheng flipped through the examination papers in public, and said majestically: "No one knows about the cold window for ten years, and once he became famous all over the world." I am very pleased and glad that you are standing in front of me today. However, the final position depends on your performance today. ”

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Emperor Hong Zheng took out an exam paper at random and said, "Zhenjiang Wang Pei? ”

The scholar who stood in the first place in the second row came out and saluted: "Student Wang Pei, I have seen the emperor." ”

"You said that the opening of maritime trade is a major event that benefits the country and the people, is prepared for danger in times of peace, and takes precautions. Then I want to ask you, do you know the geometry of this big ship on the sea? There are mountains of goods, and how to calculate taxes? ”

Wang Pei was a little nervous, so that his voice trembled, but he still tried to speak as loudly as possible.

"Back to the emperor, the bigger the ship at sea, the more you need to park the ship. The imperial court only needed to control the dock ships and then count the trading ships. As for taxation, looking at the transactions of the local chamber of commerce, it is basically the same. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng was very satisfied, after all, Wang Pei was just an ordinary student, and it was commendable to have such insight.

"Wang Pei, you are from Zhenjiang, are you familiar with sea vessels?"

Wang Pei blushed slightly, but still said loudly: "Back to the emperor, the student's grandfather's house is specialized in the business of imported goods from the sea." ”

The ministers learned that Wang Pei's mother was from a businessman's background, and there were a lot fewer people who were interested in marrying.

Emperor Hong Zheng nodded and said: "Heroes don't ask about their origins, and business is also righteous." ”

Wang Pei was moved to tears, and said excitedly: "Students swear allegiance to the emperor!" I have prospered for ten thousand years! ”

Emperor Hong Zheng was very satisfied, let Wang Pei get up, and pulled out another exam paper.

"Pingqiu Kong Lingsen, where is it?"

Kong Lingsen, who was in his thirties, was a little frightened, after taking the exam for three times, he was finally able to be named on the gold list, standing in the Qianqing Palace, he was still a little in a trance.

"Learn, the students are here."

Emperor Hong Zheng was a little dissatisfied, especially the Kong Lingsen people were too thin and weak, and they seemed a little rickety and not energetic enough.

Sure enough, after Emperor Hong Zheng asked a few words, he stammered, which was not very satisfying. Emperor Hong Zheng was not interested in him, and then asked the two of them, as if they were both infected by Kong Lingsen, and there was no one who made Emperor Hong Zheng feel good.

When the fifth person was the fifth person, Emperor Hong Zheng simply ordered Xie Luo directly.

"Yunyang Xie Luo, I have read your strategy. The intention is very generous, emphasizing benevolence and righteousness to serve all directions, so what do you think, what does this benevolence mean? ”

Xie Luo's young and handsome face was full of spirit, and he talked eloquently: "Your Majesty, my Great Zhou has been inherited for hundreds of years, and the emperors of all dynasties have been Ming monarchs, attracting the Quartet to bow down and pay tribute from all directions. ”

"To be a great country is to convince people with virtue, and benevolence and righteousness refer to having a benevolent heart and a great harmony in the world. The students proposed to open an assimilation hall in the capital to teach people of different races who were eager to learn. Sage Cloud: There is no class in teaching. The household department can specially allocate silver taels to provide food and lodging for studious aliens. ”

"When they return to China after completing their studies, they will definitely thank me for their kindness and friendship forever."

Before Xie Luo finished speaking, Yan Shaoxun couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Although some generals and officials are also a little disapproving, he is still the only one who laughs out loud in public like Yan Shaoxun.

Emperor Hong Zheng couldn't see if he was angry, and asked in a deep voice: "Yan Shaoxun, why are you laughing?" ”

Yan Shaoxun came out of the column and saluted: "Father, the sons feel that although Xie Juren is high-sounding, it is really on paper, like child's play. ”

Yan Rongling looked at Yan Shaoxun, the fifth brother has been making frequent moves recently, if it was in the past, he would definitely not have made such a blatant provocation.

Xie Luo was so angry that his face turned purple, but he was still afraid that Yan Shaoxun was the prince, so he held back his anger and said, "I don't know what the fifth prince thinks?" ”

Yan Shaoxun saw that Emperor Hong Zheng didn't open his mouth to stop it, obviously disagreeing with what Xie Luo said. After all, Emperor Hong Zheng is a Ming monarch, not a faint monarch who is dizzy after a few words of praise.

Unceremoniously replied: "Gao Jian doesn't dare to be, but compared to some people's words, I think there is a slight merit." ”

Without waiting for Xie Luo to refute, Yan Shaoxun said directly: "The peace of my Great Zhou Dynasty for hundreds of years was obtained by the ancestors of the past dynasties and the blood of the frontier soldiers, but not by benevolence and righteousness!" ”

"If you fall behind, you will be beaten! Open an assimilation hall? Free room and board for people of different races? Let them learn back the advanced things of my Great Zhou, and then turn around and beat us? Xie Luo, do you know how the people of my Great Zhou will be displaced when the time comes? Will they be bullied so badly? ”

"If righteousness can convince the people, then you can speak righteousness to the enemy on the battlefield! See if the enemy's sword kills you or not! ”

Yan Shaoxun almost told the tragic massacre in later generations several times. Reasoning can only be said to a reasonable person, reasoning with a beast, and he will only bite you to death.

After saying such impassioned words, he immediately rushed to the military general's side, and there were bursts of applause.

Nonsense! If benevolence and righteousness are useful, then let that group of crooked literati try it and see if they can influence the enemy.

Of course, on Wenchen's side, many people did not dare to disagree, but because Emperor Hong Zheng had not yet spoken, it was difficult to speak.

Emperor Hong Zheng sat on the high dragon chair, looked around the hall full of civil and military officials, and was very satisfied with what Yan Shaoxun said. However, he still had to reprimand: "Okay, don't talk nonsense." ”

Yan Shaoxun accepted it when he saw it, knowing that his performance just now was eye-catching enough, there were no stupid people in the court, just see who would lean over.

"The son knows his mistake."

As he spoke, Yan Shaoxun retreated to Yan Rongling's side proudly.

Xie Luo was speechless, and he couldn't refute it for a long time, but Hu Xuancheng, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, came out of the round.

"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that Xie Luo and the five princes have their own reasons, but they are too much."

Emperor Hong Zheng laughed playfully: "Too much? Yan Rongling, you say. ”

Yan Rongling was named by Emperor Hong Zheng, and in a hurry, he bowed his hand and quickly organized the language in his heart. opened his mouth and said: "Father, the sons and daughters feel that the Fifth Emperor Brother has a point, but the way can be improved. ”

"Oh? Let's hear it. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng was a little curious about how Yan Rongling would answer.

Yan Rongling replied: "Back to my father, I know honor and disgrace when I have enough food and clothing, and I know etiquette when I have enough food and clothing. Benevolence and righteousness can educate foreign races, but it must be our Great Zhou, when it is absolutely powerful. ”

"You don't think the Assimilation Pavilion is viable?"