Chapter 795 Self-Righteous Judgment

After the appointments of the first-, second-, and third-grade candidates were announced, the regent announced that a banquet would be given to Guangyang Hall in three days.

All the students thanked the emperor for his kindness.

"The Prince Regent announces the first prize, the second prize, and Tan Hua to come to the audience!"

The three of them entered the hall one by one to pay homage.

In addition to the regent who was sitting in front of the imperial court, there were also Xie Chief Fu and several cabinet ministers in the palace. Prime Minister Lu was sorting out the students' papers and filing them into the records.

"You all are very knowledgeable, and your articles are equally impressive. It's amazing and admirable." The one who spoke was Xie Shoufu, with a calm tone and a faint smile. "But the regent said that you may be a little unconvinced by this result. So I call you here and listen to your thoughts.”

As soon as these words came out, the air in Qinzheng Palace slightly condensed.

Not satisfied with the palace examination results?

Does this mean that the regent is partial?

"I am not dissatisfied." Chu Xuanyi bowed slightly, his voice was humble and restrained, "Although I was originally confident that I could get the number one scholar, after reading Xuexi Mu's article in the morning, I admire him extremely. Whoever among the three of me won the number one scholar Within reason.”

Mo Xuanwu said nothing.

They had passed the articles on the second test paper to each other in the morning. There was really no clear distinction between the writing skills. They had all worked hard. Even the handwriting was in standard formal style. No one was deliberately showing off, let alone Suspicion of laziness.

But he was really dissatisfied.

"Since your Majesty came to the throne, capable ministers have emerged in Dongling in large numbers. Among the younger generation, there is Chu Hongyi from the Chu family, and Xie Jin from the Xie family. They have all gained important positions in front of this king." Rong Yu put down the ink pen in his hand and raised his eyes. He said to the three people in front of him, "The Su family is no longer here. There is no need to mention it again. There is only one Mo family who is quiet and has not been activated yet. I think Mr. Mo has accumulated too much dissatisfaction in his heart."

Mo Xuanwu's expression suddenly changed, he clenched his hands tightly, and then knelt down: "I don't dare."

"Don't you dare? You know in your heart that I have no intention of arguing with you." Rong Yu said in an indifferent voice, "Your article is indeed beautifully written, which is beyond my expectation. However, the words used in the policy argument are sharp, and there is a hint of arrogance and injustice. ...The words written in the article represent your inner thoughts. Mr. Mo dares to say that he has no resentment?"

Mo Xuanwu pursed his lips: "I understand my guilt."

"Since I have chosen you to be the third flower, I have no intention of punishing you." Rong Yu picked up his paper and glanced at it casually, "If I guessed correctly, you probably want to use this article to... Test my heart and see if I will be angered by you?"

Mo Xuanwu's heart sank, and he slowly clenched his hands: "I don't mean this."

"You think you can get the top prize. If you can't, it's because I am deliberately suppressing you and don't want you to get the first place." Rong Yu raised his eyes, with an expression that could not tell whether he was happy or angry, "Have I wronged you?"

Mo Xuanwu subconsciously wanted to say that he didn't dare, but the cold air that ran up his back from the soles of his feet made him mute. After a long silence, he lowered his head and said, "I acknowledge my guilt."

Rong Yu took out Mu Jinglin's paper and handed it to the chamberlain: "Show him this policy."

The chamberlain lowered his head and walked over and handed the paper to Mo Xuanwu.

"You might as well read Mu Jinglin's policy." Rong Yu picked up the tea cup and said, "After reading it, tell me whether you accept it or not."

Mo Xuanwu silently took the paper, his eyes fell on the beautiful font, his lips pursed slightly, and then he read the article carefully.

The whole policy review was about 2,000 words, and it didn't take long to read it at his speed. There was silence in the Qinzheng Palace. Xie Shoufu and several cabinet ministers didn't speak, but they were each surprised in their hearts.

Did the regent really have a pair of fiery eyes?

They have also read Mo Xuanwu's papers. His words are sharp and sharp, and his suggestions for governing the country are indeed good. However, there is a hint of injustice in his words, but it is also true.

It's just that what they thought was that Mo Xuanwu had such a temperament, and he had been silent for four years, which made them feel a little uncomfortable. It might be a last resort decision to abandon martial arts and follow literature, but no one thought that he would dare to use articles to test the regent's attitude and mind.

However, the regent was able to determine his inner thoughts just by looking at his papers. It really made people wonder if he had any special powers that could see through people's inner thoughts?

Time passed little by little.

Mo Xuanwu's palms gradually became sweaty, and an emotion called shame fermented from the bottom of his heart. Mu Jinglin's strategy was no worse than him - at least it was much better than he expected.

Mu Jinglin came from a poor family. In Mo Xuanwu's view, even if a student from a poor family studied hard for ten years, at most he would have better knowledge and better written articles, and he would be very knowledgeable about the governance of the country, the way of monarchs and ministers, the situation of the world, and the livelihood of the people. He doesn't know much, because he doesn't have enough conditions to understand many things, and the things and patterns in his mind should be limited.

So after the three of them tied in the morning, he took it for granted that in the afternoon's decision-making, the number one winner should be Chu Xuanyi, even if it wasn't him.

At least it won't be Mu Jinglin.

But the result was unexpected. The number one winner was Mu Jinglin, and Mo Xuanwu won the last place among the top three in the first class. This result was not what he wanted. He naturally thought that the regent did not like his article and was angry with his article. There was a faint sense of injustice among the people, so they were deliberately suppressed.

But after reading Mu Jinglin's paper, he realized that he had too little knowledge and was too self-righteous.

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