Shen Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites pressed the No. 66 test paper with his hand and said loudly: "It must be this!" ”

Everyone carefully looked at the No. 66 test paper and saw some key sentences.

"The heart wants to be profitable but the mouth is not profitable, and the name is to let but the truth cannot be allowed!"

"The ruling government outwitts the tricks, and it is really selfish to compete with others for profit!"

"Therefore, although Fuqiang has written a book, its disadvantage lies in the fact that it is different from the light and the dust!"

"Purity is not enough to govern the country, and it is really wrong to do nothing!"

The people standing here to read the test papers are all university scholars, Jiuqing, and Hanlin bachelor-level figures, and their sensitivity to words has been perfected.

After reading this article, everyone only felt that the breath of the clear stream was blowing in their faces, and the feeling of cynicism and denouncing the world's customs was too authentic.

And after careful consideration, everyone can feel that the words of this article No. 66 seem to be secretly rubbing and satirizing Shen Shoufu.

Refine a few more key words, such as "ruling outwittingly, competing with others for profit", "the name is let but the truth cannot be allowed", "harmony with the light and dust", "governing the country is really wrong in inaction".

Taken together, although there is no name, it is not the first assistant Shen Shixing.

There are no fools here, isn't Shen Shoufu just generous and tolerant on the outside, but in fact he has a lot of desires in his heart, pays attention to the surface and the light and dust, and is known for his purity and inaction?

No wonder Shen Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites took out the No. 66 test paper alone and recommended it, it was too obvious, it was not the Qingliu forces themselves who could not write this kind of article.

"Current affairs are full of disadvantages, and this is a deafening work!" Shen Li said loudly.

At this moment, Shen Shoufu's face was a little ugly, but it was not good to say anything directly, otherwise he would not recruit himself and take a seat on his own.

But Shen Shoufu, a henchman, Zuodu Yushi Wu Shilai, stood up, held up another test paper and said, "I thought that the No. 88 test paper was better." ”

Everyone read the No. 88 test paper again, and only to see the core sentences on it were:

"It is too strict to distinguish between righteousness and profit, and everything that is done is also, but its righteousness is not good, but it is still necessary to show violence and the traces must exist, but I am afraid that it will be involved in profit;

Deeply seek the reason for the wrong, and everything is done, but it is the only thing, but the suspicion of the worship must be avoided, but I am afraid that the fine will be involved in the wrong. ”

"The distinction between righteousness and benefit is not unclear, but those who see it think they are righteous, and they say that the world is beneficial;

The reason for right and wrong is not known, but those who hold on to it are self-righteous, and they say that the world is wrong. ”

The idea of this No. 88 test paper is relatively "practical", which is almost "talk more about problems and less about doctrines", and don't engage in moral kidnapping.

After carefully pondering through the textual level, everyone felt that the No. 88 test paper had a tendency to be anti-clear.

After all, the characteristics of the Qingliu forces are that they "hold too high opinions", demand people with extremely high moral standards, advocate political preaching, and insist on distinguishing between right and wrong.

However, the No. 88 test paper pays attention to a pragmatic - don't be too rigid, don't rigidly entangle the right and wrong at the level of the big truth, what people are most afraid of is extreme "self-righteousness", which leads to nothing being done.

It is no wonder that Wu Zongxian recommended this test paper, obviously fighting-for-tat with Shen Shangshu.

Wu Shilai also said to Shen Shangshu sonorously: "No. 66 is just a work of empty talk to get favored, and No. 88 is a good word for the world!" ”

This is interesting, the 66th paper is black, and the 88th paper is reversed.

Who said that Baguwen is a rigid and rigid style that cannot express one's own thoughts?

You must know that the first three test papers are to be presented directly to the emperor, and no one wants the opponent's article to be put in front of the emperor.

So the rest of the people on both sides ended up one after another, and the heated arguments began, and the Wenyuan Pavilion, which had been silent for two days, finally became lively.

After arguing for half an hour, a eunuch suddenly arrived at Wenyuan Pavilion and asked, "The emperor has come to Wenhua Palace, why haven't you seen the test papers submitted?" ”

Shoufu, as the chief reading officer, still has the privilege of making a decision, so he took the opportunity to make a final decision: "How dare the ministers let the monarch wait for a long time? Just choose Paper 88! ”

Although Shen Shixing is generous and kind on the surface, when he can make a move, he will definitely not drag his feet.

And he always felt that the taste of "anti-moral kidnapping pragmatism" in the No. 88 test paper was very Lin Tailai's style.

After all, when Lin Tailai was in front of Shoufu, he talked a lot about the government, and Shen Shoufu also knew some of Lin Tailai's thoughts.

Therefore, throwing the No. 88 test paper in front of the emperor can also be used as a kind of temptation to the emperor.

The ministers hadn't seen the emperor for months, and today they could get a glimpse of the sky.

More than a dozen paper readers walked to the Wenhua Palace, and shouted long live together, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

I haven't been shouting long live for months, but I'm a little rusty.

According to the usual procedure, the Ministry of Rites, as the chief promoter and the chief official of this year's Dabi, was responsible for reporting to the emperor on the overall examination work.

Shen Shangshu said with emotion: "Your Majesty is a great sage, in the position of the monarch, and the fortune of Fuying, when it is prosperous, there is the cultivation of deep benevolence and benevolence, such as the cultivation of all things, and the prosperity of talent growth."

Today, there are 5,000 people in the corporal, and there are 348 people who have won the first rank."

I don't know which old-timer wrote a cliché, which is quite easy to use, and it is not outdated now.

The ministers who had been reading the scroll for two days were also listening drowsily, and it was regarded as a way to recuperate their spirits.

Everyone thought that when they were going through the motions, suddenly Shen Shangshu wanted to see the dagger!

"The first Shen Shi acted for his own selfishness and rejected the test papers of the disadvantages of the cabinet in power!

It is really a betrayal of the public will, a loss of faith, a blockage of words, extremely irresponsible to the country, and a betrayal of Your Majesty's trust. ”

Everyone was stunned, but they didn't expect Shen Shangshu to suddenly burst out at this moment.

Without waiting for others to react, Shen Shangshu took out the No. 66 test paper of the palace examination and held it high!

At this moment, Shen Shangshu's momentum was raised to a new height, and even the Wanli Emperor on the throne felt it.

Shen Shoufu turned his head sideways and scolded softly: "Shen Li! You've overstepped the rules! ”

According to the regulations, only three test papers are submitted, and the remaining first-class papers are only used as preparation papers. If the emperor is not satisfied with the three test papers, he will take the other preparation papers to look at.

As a result, you Shen Li secretly brought one over without permission, which is simply a violation of the rules of hundreds of years!

Shen Shangshu ignored Shen Shoufu and only said to Emperor Wanli: "What the minister said is the truth, waiting for the holy judgment!" If you break the foul, be willing to accept the crime. ”

A dignified scholar of the Ministry of Rites, Shen Shixing's gang has been riding their faces in the imperial examination affairs for so long, if they don't give a reaction, they really treat the tiger as a sick cat?

You Shen Shixing has continuously controlled Nanzhili Xie Yuan and Hui Yuan, do you still want to continue to control the palace test?

For the glory of the Qingliu forces and the dignity of the Ministry of Rites, I must do my best today to project my will on the palace test emperor list, at all costs!

Emperor Wanli didn't expect the confrontation to be so fierce, and he hesitated a little for a while.

Obviously, Mr. Shen is in a hurry to play with his life, leaving no way back.

Shen Shixing also didn't care about decency, and directly retorted to the emperor: "Shen Li is also selfish, and the text of the No. 88 test paper is not in line with Shen Li's wishes, so he tries his best to denounce it!" ”

After that, the eunuch took the No. 66 test paper from Shen Li's hand and put it on the imperial case in front of the emperor.

Emperor Wanli was also fully educated, and quickly skimmed through all the test papers, especially those excellent sentences that were standardized.

Including the first three test papers, as well as the No. 66 test paper brought by Shen Li privately.

Sometimes the imperial examination is not a technical issue, but a political one.

Emperor Wanli pondered for a while between the sixty-sixth number of the black Shoufu and the eighty-eighth number of the anti-Qingliu.

It can be seen from the emotions just now that Shen Shoufu is relatively calm, while Mr. Shen is very excited, as if he can't afford to lose.

It can be judged that the results of this palace examination do not seem to be painful for Shen Shoufu, but they have a huge effect on Teacher Shen.

The emperor finally picked up his pen and wrote six words on the 66th test paper of Shen Shoufu - first and first.

Then the good thing was done to the end, and the No. 88 test paper of the anti-Qingliu was eliminated, thrown to Shen Shangshu, and put it back in the preparation paper.

This first place is commonly known as the champion.

Shen Shoufu's face was as usual, and he muttered in his heart, "Damn Imperial Balancing Technique".

I don't know which junior brother of this sixty-sixth is the Qingliu force, Gao Panlong of the Gu family class? Ye Maocai? Xue Fujiao? Turn around and slowly clean up in the officialdom!

And Shen Shangshu completely relaxed, and the joy of victory filled his body and mind.

He wants the world to know that Shousuke can never cover the sky with one hand! He Shen Shangshu said! Neither can the first assistant of the Imabu Gang!

According to the normal process, although the top three test papers are decided, the seal of the top three test papers will not be opened at this time.

Generally, no one knows the specific ranking of Sandingjia, so the final suspense should be retained.

It wasn't until the Golden Palace Ceremony that the top three test papers were opened, revealing the real names and corresponding rankings of Sanding Jia.

However, this is obviously an abnormal temple test, and there are too many unconventional places.

When the monarchs and ministers collectively had a strong curiosity, the first place test paper could no longer remain mysterious.

Emperor Wanli personally opened the seal of the champion test paper, looked down, his expression was a little confused, and subconsciously exclaimed: "Lin Tailai, Wu County, Suzhou Prefecture? ”

The ministers in the palace were collectively silent, this No. 66 who blackened Shen Shoufu in the test paper turned out to be Lin Tailai?

Nima! The broad-minded Shousuke almost lost his honor and scolded his mother.

Nima! Shen Shangshu, who strongly recommended No. 66, had a blank mind!

At the same time, he hurriedly opened the No. 88 test paper in his hand, only to see that the head of the paper reads "Gao Panlong, Wuxi County, Changzhou Prefecture".

This No. 88, who is anti-Qingliu in the test paper, is actually Gao Panlong of the Gu family class!

When the monarchs and ministers saw the truth, they were all stunned!

Lin Tailai's small essay Hei Shoufu, Gao Panlong's small essay anti-Qingliu, what kind of magical plot is this? Are young people so good at playing now?

The most magical thing is that Shen Shangshu is Lin Tailai's "master".

If it weren't for Shen Shangshu gambling on everything, and not hesitating to foul the sixty-sixth test paper in front of the emperor, Lin Tailai would not have won another first place.

After the numbness of the sudden and serious blow passed, Shen Shangshu, who was in the spotlight, finally couldn't hold it anymore, and was furious for a while, blood oozed from the corners of his mouth, and his body was shaky.

The brocade-clothed guard officer on duty in the palace was afraid that Shen Shangshu would lose his honor in front of him, so he hurriedly went up to support him. Then I saw Shen Shangshu's eyes closed tightly, and he fainted directly.

Wang Zhiyuan, who was so low-key that he had no sense of existence, looked at this scene and couldn't help sighing.

Brother-in-law Lin's Lian Yuan is a bit of a minister of Fei, and he will try to sacrifice Xu Ge Lao, and the palace will try to sacrifice Shen Shangshu

(End of chapter)