si-mexico Chapter 446 Best Answer
Chapter 446 Best Answer
The emperor is the emperor, and every move he makes is a surprise.
No one expected that the palace examination would not test the understanding of the scriptures or the suggestions for current court policies, but the analysis and response to the current situation in the State of Chu.
Even Chu Ning couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and looked at the emperor deeply.
Although he doesn't want to admit it, this cheap emperor is indeed quite capable.
Under such circumstances, being able to give such a test question requires not only wisdom but also great courage.
After all, the emperor will select the top three, so he must comment on the answers given by these three people.
In other words, the emperor wants to make his position clear!
The emperor's statement on the front line largely determined the direction of the war.
While Chu Ning was deep in thought, the emperor said loudly: "You already know the questions, you can start to do them. The time limit is one hour!"
The students bowed and saluted one after another, then took their seats to answer the questions.
As the brush made a rustling sound as it fell on the white paper, the entire square fell completely silent.
The emperor sat back on the dragon throne, and the eunuch chief Zhao Ming kindly served him fragrant tea.
The emperor, with a leisurely look on his face, drank tea and observed everyone's reactions out of the corner of his eye.
The Crown Prince looked like he was resting with his eyes closed, the Third Prince stood there with a proper look on his face, and the Fourth Prince lowered his head so that no expression could be seen.
The other princes either looked at the candidates outside the hall or stood there with serious expressions.
Only Chu Ning's eyes kept scanning, and finally met the emperor's eyes.
Chu Ning grinned at the emperor and looked outside the palace.
The emperor raised his eyebrows.
What is this brat laughing at?
Shaking his head, the emperor calmed himself down and continued to wait patiently.
Fortunately, the test questions this time were not too difficult, and did not require the candidates to give long speeches. One hour was enough.
As the time came, the imperial guards rushed to the candidates and began to collect the test papers.
Regardless of whether you have finished writing or not, pick it all up, mark it, and submit it.
Chu Ning and Liu Shouren, along with the officials from the Ministry of Rites, did not waste any time and took the test papers on their own initiative and began to mark them on the spot.
Although it was the emperor who personally selected the candidates, it was impossible for the emperor to read six hundred examination papers alone.
As long as the chief examiner and others recommend the ten best test papers after screening, the emperor will decide.
There are quite a few officials in the Ministry of Rites, more than thirty in total, and each person only needs to look at twenty test papers, which greatly saves time.
However, this was a palace examination after all, so no one dared to be careless. It still took a full hour to select the best ten test papers.
Chu Ning, the chief examiner, smiled and presented the ten examination papers: "Father, these are the ten examination papers selected by me and the Ministry of Rites. Please have a look."
The emperor took the test papers and looked through them carefully one by one.
The emperor had an idea of the candidates this time. He knew that several of them were truly talented, and he did not dare to underestimate their suggestions.
As the emperor looked at the test papers one by one from right to left, the expression on his face changed from calm at the beginning to surprise, and then to satisfaction.
After reading all of them, the emperor nodded and smiled, putting down the test papers in his hand: "I didn't expect that there are so many talented people in our dynasty, many of whom are familiar with the battle situation on the front line, and these test papers give a lot of suggestions.
Of course, not all suggestions are beneficial to the current situation, but I have selected three of them, and their strategies are pretty good."
As he spoke, Chu Ning took out a test paper and said with a smile: "This is from Yang Wentao. He said that the Three Kingdoms War was caused by Zhao!
As long as our dynasty gathers its troops and conquers Zhao in one fell swoop, it will be able to break the alliance between Zhao and Yan.
This is a good plan. Let the two dynasties come at me with all their might. I will defeat them all by myself. How courageous! "
As soon as these words came out, the prince's eyes lit up, and he took the initiative to stand up and said with a smile: "This plan is indeed good. To be praised by the emperor, this person can be the top scholar!"
At this time, of course, we must try our best to push Yang Wentao to the top position.
In this way, Deng Hongwen can be prevented from becoming the top scholar, and Yang Wentao can be completely won over.
But the emperor laughed when he heard this: "Don't worry, wait until I finish speaking before making a decision."
As he spoke, the emperor took out the second test paper: "This is Liu Yunqing's test paper. He suggested that our dynasty adopt a policy of one attack and one defense.
On the one hand, he continued to attack the State of Zhao in the direction of Bingzhou, and on the other hand, he let the general lead the troops to defend.
This strategy can be used to attack or retreat, to advance or retreat, it can be said to have the best of both worlds, and it is definitely the best strategy. "
The prince's expression changed slightly.
From what he said, it was obvious that Liu Yunqing's test paper made the emperor happier.
At this time, the fourth prince stood up and said loudly: "Father, I think this plan is good. It can be used for attack or defense. I believe that few civil and military officials in the court can come up with such a plan.
Father, I think this person can be the top scholar! "
Unexpectedly, the emperor raised his lips slightly and smiled: "I said, don't worry, there is still a test paper that I haven't talked about yet."
Everyone was stunned.
There is another test paper. Could it be that the person's plan is better than Yang Yuntao and Liu Yunqing's?
Just as everyone was surprised, the emperor took out the last test paper on his right hand side and said with a smile:
"This last exam paper is very interesting. This person suggested that I should adopt a strategy of fighting and negotiating with Zhao at the same time.
On the one hand, it gave Zhao the illusion that we did not dare to go to war with them, making them complacent. But in fact, it took the opportunity to let the front-line troops launch a fierce attack and catch Zhao off guard.
On the other hand, he sent envoys to the State of Yan, pretending to seek peace, but in fact delaying time to buy time for the frontline soldiers to seize the opportunity to capture the State of Zhao.
What do you think of this plan?"
When these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials in the court were shocked.
It’s not that Yang Wentao and Liu Yunqing’s policies are bad, but that this person’s policies are too good!
It was so good that even Chu Ning's eyes lit up and he looked surprised.
To have such a sharp mind is far beyond that of ordinary people.
Moreover, this was exactly Chu Ning's plan, but he did not tell anyone in the court and only told Han Xing at the front line!
Unexpectedly, this person could think of this.
"May I ask, father, who is this person?" Chu Ning took the initiative to ask.
The emperor glanced at Chu Ning and slowly uttered three words: "Deng Hongwen!"
Everyone was shocked. Although they were prepared, they couldn't help but look at the Tenth Prince when they heard the name.
Everyone knows that Deng Hongwen has defected to the Tenth Prince!
The tenth prince did not hesitate, and took the initiative to step forward and said in a deep voice: "Father, this is a very good plan. Deng Hongwen is a man of great talent, and he can be the top scholar!"
The emperor laughed and said, "Yes, this person is indeed very talented, and his handwriting is also very good!
Pass on my order, Deng Hongwen is the top scorer, Liu Yunqing is the second place, Yang Wentao is the third place, and they are granted the title of Jinshi!
The rest of the people were divided into the second and third classes according to their scores as determined by the Ministry of Rites, and were awarded the titles of Jinshi Chuan and Tong Jinshi Chuan respectively!
Tonight in the Imperial Garden, I will host a banquet for all the candidates and at the same time grant them official positions.
Ministry of Personnel, please prepare a list of official positions and submit it to us."