Chapter 794: Change of Tack
For Mo Xuanwu, giving up military service and pursuing literature was a decision he hesitated for a long time. After four years of silence and neglect, the Mo family seemed to have suddenly lost its presence.
Except for Lord Mo who was still serving as an official in the court, there was almost no splash at other times.
Of course, the power of the Mo family still existed, and neglect did not mean suppression.
But no one could figure out the thoughts of the Regent and Her Majesty the Queen. Everyone saw that the Regent valued Xuanyuan Yao and Chu Hongyi. Among the young generation of military generals, no one could be compared with these two. Before the war started in full swing, these two were enough to take charge of the military power.
If one day in the future, the world really began to be turbulent, and Xuanyuan Yao and Chu Hongyi were not enough to resist foreign enemies, then it would be highly likely that the Regent would personally put on armor and go into battle, rather than choosing Mo Xuanwu who was not as good as Chu Hongyi.
Whether it was a civil official or a military general, those who could be valued by the Regent were definitely the best, and there was no such thing as making up the numbers, so they had to change their ways and find another way out.
Rong Yu had previously chatted with Nan Xi about Mo Xuanwu: "Mo Xuanwu's martial arts and military tactics are pretty good among military generals, but if a military general's mind is not broad enough, he will not be able to command thousands of soldiers."
To be in charge of military power is not only about being strong in one's own ability, but also about being tolerant and broad-minded, and being able to listen to others' opinions, so that the king is qualified to let the king hand over the lives of soldiers to him. However, it is not a big deal that Mo Xuanwu is slightly inferior to Chu Hongyi in the struggle for military power. A man's mind is not as broad as a woman's, which is the reason why the regent has never used him.
However, since Mo Xuanwu chose to give up martial arts and pursue literature, the rules of the imperial examination are the same for everyone, without prejudice. As for whether he gets the top or the third place, it is actually not important.
The imperial examination is just a door to enter the official career. Whether you can be reused after entering this door depends on your comprehensive ability, style of doing things, and your loyalty to the king and the people.
The palace examination lasted a whole day.
After the first and second rounds in the morning, there was another policy essay in the afternoon. The policy essay was more serious and cautious than the two rounds in the morning.
If the first two rounds tested complete knowledge, then the policy essay tested the understanding of the court, the view of the world, and the suggestions made to the king. For the candidates, this is the test to show their knowledge, pattern, vision and courage.
After the third round of examination, the palace examination for the day was over. The Ministry of Rites was responsible for arranging the rest and maintaining order for the candidates. The candidates could go out of the palace to relax, visit brothels or go to the market, which was not restricted.
Even the Ministry of Revenue allocated some silver to subsidize the children of poor families - the palace examination was delayed, and the food and accommodation expenses required by the candidates during the waiting period were all subsidized by the court.
On the seventh day of August, there was a day of rest. The regent summoned all the cabinet ministers and several examiners to exchange the examination papers in the Qinzheng Palace.
On the morning of the eighth day of the eighth month, the regent summoned all the candidates to the imperial court and announced the names of the top three candidates in the first class. The top candidate was Mu Jinglin, the second candidate was Chu Xuanyi, and the third candidate was Mo Xuanwu.
This result was beyond many people's expectations, but it seemed reasonable.
Only Mo Xuanwu's expression darkened slightly when he heard the news, and then he accepted the fact expressionlessly.
A loud announcement sounded in the inner room: "Three people in the first class were awarded the title of Jinshi, and the top candidate Mu Jinglin entered the Hanlin Academy as a compiler!"
"The second candidate Chu Xuanyi and the third candidate Mo Xuanwu were appointed as editors of the Hanlin Academy!"
"Six people in the second class were awarded the title of Jinshi, Han Xiu was appointed as the secretary of the Ministry of War, and Pei Xian was appointed as the director of the Ministry of Works..."