Chapter 533: Gold Glitters, the Top Scholar Emerges

"I'm here!" A tall young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes responded excitedly, his voice obviously trembling.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the newly-qualified scholar. This new scholar looked very young, but his appearance was plain, and his dull reaction obviously lacked a sense of intelligence.

Judging from the other party's clothes and temperament, this person is neither rich nor noble, but I don't understand why he can attract the emperor's special attention.

Zhu Youtang looked at this notorious historical figure in later generations, and he did not expect to meet him here: "How old are you?"

"I am now nineteen!" Yan Song was very frightened and answered nervously.

Yan Song is from Fenyi, Jiangxi Province. He comes from a poor family. He is a smart young man and is good at making enemies. Last year, in the Jiangxi Provincial High School Examination, although he was not the youngest candidate from Jiangxi, he was still eye-catching.

Jiangxi is a major province in the imperial examinations. He was able to win the imperial examination at the age of eighteen, which is already a very outstanding thing, so he is already well-known in Jiangxi.

It's just that the provincial examination mainly relies on talent and luck, but at the level of the general examination, the examination candidates are actually getting more and more successful.

The number of students in the junior high school is small, and many of them are job candidates after failing a few exams, so the competition in the general examination is small. However, with the development of the times, more and more candidates are obsessed with the examination, resulting in not only an increase in the number of candidates, but also an increasingly high quality.

Take Zhang Cong in history as an example. After failing the exam seven times, he still wanted to continue to obtain Jinshi status. The famous Li Chunfang was already thirty-seven when she was the top pick in high school.

If the number of Jinshi in the Hongzhi Dynasty had not been expanded to 600, and the court was paying more and more attention to the pragmatism of candidates, a young genius like Yan Song would have to wait two more years to attend high school.

It can only be said that the emergence of Zhu Youtang is slowly changing the original historical trajectory.

Yan Song was talented in reading when he was young, and his entry into the officialdom also showed his super personal ability, so it is very reasonable to enter the officialdom early this time.

Even though he is still young, gold will always shine.

Zhu Youtang nodded noncommittally, and suddenly changed the topic: "You are so young, if you were to serve in the country, even if you had to go through seniority, you could reach the rank of minister. There is one thing I don't understand. Why did you express such a strong opinion in the answer to the palace examination? Intention to work overseas?”

"Thunder, rain, and dew are all gifts from God! Everyone in the world calls your Majesty the Holy Son of Heaven. It is my blessing to be born in this world! Now your Majesty wants to expand the sea area. Although I am young, I know the emperor's ambition. I have been loyal since I was a child. The first doctrine is that now that we know the emperor's ambitions, how can we dare to leave the peace of the country? I am willing to go to work overseas, even if I risk my life, I will build a legacy for your majesty for all eternity!" Yan Song knelt down and expressed his position with great emotion.

Tang Yin and others listened to these well-founded remarks. Although they felt a little disgusting, they couldn't help but nodded at the young man's awareness.

Although they also want to enjoy themselves at home, they know that talents are more needed overseas, and their new academic qualifications do not even have the courage to serve overseas, so why will they be favored by the emperor in the future?

Zhu Youtang looked at the slightly green young man in front of him, smiled slightly and said: "You are all the pillars of the Ming Dynasty. I am not sending you out to take risks, but I hope you can get experience. We will better serve the country and the people in the future. Yan Weizhong, I gave you a chance, is it too late to regret going overseas?”

"Your Majesty, please send me to the place where I can gain the most experience. I only hope to become a pillar of the country, so that I can assist your Majesty in governing the country in the future!" Yan Song raised his face and looked loyal.

Zhu Youtang knew that Yan Song was definitely a smart man, so he looked at the others and said, "Is there any of you who doesn't want to serve overseas?"

"I am at your Majesty's disposal!" Wang Shouren and other eleven new scholars immediately expressed their stance.

Perhaps there were lucky political opportunists in the examination room, but they not only showed their willingness in the examination paper, but also analyzed the importance of sending officials to serve overseas in their articles.

Throughout the ages, the most important thing for a dynasty is its talent.

Since the Ming Dynasty wants to extend its tentacles to the ocean, it not only needs military control, but also needs officials to assist in governance, so as to achieve the purpose of integration.

Zhu Youtang knew that this group of people had the consciousness to go overseas, so he clapped his hands gently.

Twelve little eunuchs appeared, each holding a long brocade box.

Zhu Youtang said sincerely: "This is a gift from me to you! I know that you are all the proud sons of heaven. However, the Ming Dynasty is now invincible. If you want to move up to the next level, you need a country with a higher vision." Dongliang. I am sending you overseas today not because I am unkind, but because Ming Dynasty needs your help to see the world, and it also needs you to help the people of Ming Dynasty live a better life in the future!"

"I will do my best to serve the imperial court and repay His Majesty's kindness!" Wang Shouren and other new scholars were moved by the emperor's sincerity and solemnly expressed their stance immediately.

After everything was done, the emperor left in a dragon chariot.

Xiao Chuanlu's assessment continues. Except for Lun Wenxu, who has just stepped on the trap first, the other eleven people have the opportunity to compete for the position of the most elegant number one pick.

Even if they want to serve overseas, if they have the title of No. 1 Scholar, it will be a matter of honor for their ancestors and will help their future career.

On this day, Ming Dynasty held a grand Chuanlu Ceremony, which attracted the attention of the world.

In the morning light of the morning sun, the splendid Forbidden City slowly woke up, and the Bell and Drum Tower of the Meridian Gate in front suddenly rang a melodious bell.

"The auspicious time has come, and all the officials will come to pay tribute to you!"

The three doors of the Meridian Gate opened one after another, and a eunuch's voice came from the Forbidden City.

Under the leadership of Yin Zhi and Wang Yue, the civil and military officials entered from the Yemen on both sides, crossed the Jinshui Bridge, entered the Fengtianmen Square, and then climbed up the stairs to the Fengtian Hall.

As the officials of the fourth rank and above entered, the sound of shouting "Long Live the Mountain" sounded in the hall.

Zhu Youtang, wearing a dragon robe, appeared here, and the candidate for the top prize had been decided.

The No. 1 scholar in a new branch of science has great influence in the world and is also a benchmark for scholars. Even if the emperor has the right to select any new scholar as a No. 1 scholar in a new branch of science, he must be cautious about it.

For example, the reason why the Jiajing Emperor in the original history was criticized was because he chose Qin Minglei, who was ranked 107th, as the top scholar because of a dream.

It's just that Zhu Youtang wants to make a difference and also hopes to get real talents, so he still needs to carefully weigh it to select the best candidate.

"Fellow tributes, listen to the announcement!"

In front of Fengtian Hall, six hundred Jinshi, wearing brand new Jinshi robes, were kneeling in front of the white marble steps.

They lowered their heads in silence, with nervous and expectant expressions on their faces. As the rankings were about to be announced, a solemn and solemn atmosphere filled the air, with only the occasional bird song breaking the surrounding silence.

Tang Yin knelt in the crowd, his heart beating as if it was about to jump out of his chest.

Although he was full of confidence before, after all, the competition was not about painting and poetry, but about knowledge and ability. Now the waiting process made him feel an indescribable nervousness.

Especially at the moment when he saw the emperor in person, his inner desire for the position of No. 1 Scholar changed even more. However, he changed his previous free and easy attitude and only hoped to assist this wise emperor to create an unprecedented prosperous age for the Ming Dynasty.

The moment when his name was announced as the number one pick kept appearing in front of his eyes. That kind of glory and pride seemed to have been played out countless times in his imagination. He only hoped that yesterday's dream could become a reality.

Wang Shouren and other new scholars who participated in Xiao Chuanlu were equally nervous, but Lun Wenxu's hope became very slim, and Yan Song knew that when he entered the list of twelve people, he was already smoking from his ancestral grave.

Ordinarily, only the twelve new scholars who participated in Xiaochuanlu had hope, but the other personnel all hoped for a miracle, so they silently prayed that they could become the number one scholar.

A loud voice came from the Fengtian Palace, announcing the winner of the top prize - "First place in the first class of the palace examination: Tang Yin!"

At this moment, Tang Yin seemed to be hit by electricity, and all the nerves in his body were trembling.

At the reminder of the person next to him, he stood up suddenly, with a smile on his face as bright as the spring sunshine, but suddenly he almost fell down as if he couldn't walk.

After feeling the envious gazes around him, he finally understood why everyone in the world is tirelessly pursuing fame, and the treatment of winning a house of applause for a brilliant poem is simply insignificant.

At this moment, he has become the focus of the audience, and will also become the focus of the entire Ming Dynasty.

Different from the order in which the rankings are announced in the provincial examination and the joint examination, the gold list is announced starting with the list of first-class scholars, followed by the list of second-class scholars and the list of third-class scholars.

Among this list, only the first-level Jinshi are qualified to enter the temple to meet the saint.

"Second place in the Imperial Examination: Wang Shouren!"

The sound in the hall sounded again, which made Wang Shouren feel unprecedented ecstasy.

Although he became famous at a young age, his father Wang Hua was so dazzling that everyone seemed to only know that he was Wang Hua's son, but could not remember his name Wang Shouren at all.

It's just that now he has become the second player in the new class. Although he is one position behind the number one player, he can still have his own place.

"Third place in the imperial examination: Yan Song!"

Yan Song, who was looking enviously at Tang Yin and Wang Shouren in front of him, suddenly heard his name and his mouth opened in disbelief. He couldn't believe his ears.

When it comes to eight-legged essays, I am not in the top three at all.

In terms of talent and literary talent, I can't compare with Tang Yin and others.

In terms of background and family background, I am not worthy of carrying shoes for a second-generation official like Wang Shouren.

It was just that he was selected by the emperor as the newly discovered flower boy. An indescribable ecstasy surged into his heart. A silly smile appeared on his face, and he felt like he was in a dream.

"Tanhua Lang, please come to the palace with me to thank you!" An official from Chuanlu Temple was not surprised by Yan Song's reaction, and stepped forward with a smile on his face and whispered.

Fengtian Hall, commonly known as Jinluan Hall.

Entering the hall, an invisible pressure rushed towards you.

You must know that the people standing in this hall are senior officials of the fourth rank or above of the Ming Dynasty, and there are also a number of court bosses who have already become famous all over the world.

Liu Zhong, the Minister of Agriculture, who personally measured the acres of land one by one in Huguang, Zhao Chengqing, the Duke of Jingguo who opened up the territory for the Ming Dynasty, and Wang Yue, the head of the Military Machine Pavilion who dared to use Shang Fang's sword to kill nobles in the capital.

Of course, the one who made the three of them feel the most pressure was the emperor on the dragon throne, a rare lord seen in a hundred years.

The reason why Zhu Youtang chose Tang Bohu was not only because of Tang Bohu's talent and potential ability to govern the country, but also because China not only needed troops to station overseas, but also needed China's cultural treasures to win the submission of all people overseas.

Following the decision to write a poem about the bright moon, the three of them also came up with poems one after another, and Tang Yin's poem "Wine to the Bright Moon" was the most dazzling.

There was originally a moon before Li Bai, but only Li Bai's poems can tell.

Now that Li Bai has passed away, how full and waning is the moon in the blue sky?

People today still sing Li Bai's poems, and the moon is still the same as when Li Bai was young.

I learn to sing Li Bai's poems to the moon, but how can Li Bai and the moon know!

Li Bai can sing poems and drink wine, but I can drink hundreds of cups and write thousands of poems.

I am ashamed that I don't have the talent of Li Bai, but I think the moon will not think I am ugly.

I have also boarded the emperor's ship, and I also want to sleep in Chang'an.

There is a holy monarch on the Fengtian Hall, and the moon is full of plum blossoms in the sky.

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After the ceremony of announcing the emperor's achievements, the civil and military officials and the newly-appointed Jinshi bid farewell to the emperor.

Zhu Youtang was quite satisfied with the ceremony, but it was a ritual after all. He left the Fengtian Hall and went straight to the Yangxin Hall in the Western Garden to handle government affairs.

Today's glory is destined to belong to Tang Yin, Wang Shouren and Yan Song, who will enter the most glorious part of the imperial street to praise officials.

The three left the Forbidden City from the imperial road, turned left with the ceremonial team, and came to the place where the gold list was posted.

According to the convention of previous years, the Golden List will be hung at the left gate of Chang'an, which is also called the Dragon Gate, which means a fish leaping over the Dragon Gate.

When the Golden List was hung high to announce to the world, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, Wanping County and Daxing County Magistrates came to the three people and put big red flowers on them.

Tang Yin and the other two were helped onto the tall horses, and then stepped onto the already crowded Chang'an Street.

The filth in the past is not worth boasting, but the debauchery in the present is boundless.

The spring breeze is full of pride and the horses are galloping, and all the flowers in Chang'an can be seen in one day.

The three of them were wearing gorgeous robes, with big red flowers on their chests symbolizing honor, and they were riding horses on Chang'an Street in a spring breeze.

The streets were crowded with onlookers, who cheered together and cheered loudly for the three newly promoted No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3.

Tang Yin's No. 1 did not cause public opinion, not to mention that the earlier rumors had been exposed to the world, and the No. 1 now had to go out to sea for experience.

Not to mention that Tang Yin has proven his true talent, just his courage to go overseas for a post is enough to make everyone have no reason to doubt such a person who takes risks for the Ming Dynasty.

At this moment, Tang Yin, Wang Shouren and Yan Song are in great glory, and their faces are full of pride and pride.

But they all know in their hearts that after this glory, they need to devote themselves to new work and strive to become the pillars of the Ming Dynasty.

Especially since they are about to go overseas, they also need to be prepared to meet challenges. (End of this chapter)