Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

After Zhu Di prepared the pen and ink provided by the court. ൠ

Just sit in a single room that can only allow one person to move around slightly, close your eyes and relax.

Ding ding ding…

At a certain moment, the crisp sound of a gong came.

He slowly opened his eyes.

A government official carried a small gong and beat it as he walked past the examination number. "Attention all candidates, the examination papers are about to be handed out. Put the water bowl on the table on the ground. Don't..."

Just pay attention to details in some exams.

The reminder was very detailed and in place.

Not long after the yamen servants passed by, a green-robed petty official came again with two yamen servants.

"When writing, everything must be neat and careful..."

While handing out the test papers, the junior officer patiently talked about some details of writing the answer sheets.

Then he took two government officials and went to the next examination number.

Zhu Di first opened the envelope of the sealed test paper and took a rough look at the general types of questions.

Soon, I discovered the changes in this year’s college examination.

The amount of questions is very large!

He decided to sprint for the imperial examination and learned about the Ming Dynasty's imperial examination in detail.

During this period, Miaoyun also asked Huizu to get him several sets of test papers from previous years.

Therefore, he is very familiar with past question volumes.

Not to mention the difficulty of this year’s college exam, the number of questions alone has doubled.

"With such a huge amount of questions, are the people in the Ministry of Rites crazy?"

"Can this be done?"

"The amount of questions in the past was very tight. This year's amount of questions has doubled. How can we still take the exam!"

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Zhu Di discovered that when the number of exam questions doubled, complaints and grumbles could be heard one after another from the exam numbers around him.

These people were implicated by him, and Lu Ben was really not afraid of offending people in order to set up obstacles for him.

Zhu Di couldn't help but smile.

Complain about the difficulty of the questions, complain about the number of questions, scold the person who gave the questions...

This situation and this scene feel inexplicably familiar.

Scholars of any era have a hard time.

In any era, unless you are born into a noble family, if you want to move up, you have to go through various tests.

Every time you pass a level, it means breaking through a barrier.

The imperial examination has various disadvantages, but in general, it is a relatively fair talent selection mechanism that has more advantages than disadvantages.

A familiar scene.

But now and in the past, the mentality of looking at the problem has changed a lot.

Listen carefully.

Scholar Xia who took the exam on the right was very quiet and did not complain at all. ♦☟

He couldn't help but nodded secretly.

This Xia scholar, no matter how talented and learned he is, his stability is worthy of praise.

You know, Scholar Xia's family situation seems to be very embarrassing.

A family of four shares a piece of wild vegetable pancake.

More than many scholars present, he urgently needs to pass the examination to become a scholar.

Scholars who passed the examination were exempted from the ration of grain, and the court would also provide him with personal food and rations, which was equivalent to making money while studying. Of course, the money and rations were not much.

It can only meet the needs of one person's life.

But as long as you save one province, it is not a problem to feed two people with the food for one person.

If I just copy books and write letters to others, I can barely support my family of four by relying on my reputation as a scholar.

In addition, the scholars who pass the examination also have political and judicial privileges. Officials must treat them politely, do not kneel before officials, and are not subject to yoke or punishment for crimes.

Forced by heavy life pressure, many people will become impatient and eager for quick success.

When faced with difficulties, there are more complaints and intense emotional ups and downs.

But these situations did not occur to Xia scholars.

It is enough to prove that Scholar Xia has a calm personality and is good at controlling his emotions.

An adult who can't even control his emotions well.

Even if you are talented.

It won't go far either.

Soon, the examiner came forward and scolded him, and the examination room became quiet again.

Afterwards, Zhu Di read the test paper carefully again, and he already knew the basic categories of questions.

Part one, basics.

The content of the Five Classics accounts for a large proportion in the basics.

There are more annotations than dictation.

The increase in the number of questions is mainly related to the basic part.

The second part is about the eight-part essay that has been criticized by history.

Zhu Di opened the envelope containing the answer sheet.

There are two answer sheets.

Each visual inspection is about one foot, which is 3.3 meters.

There is one discount for every six vertical lines, for a total of twenty-three discounts.

There are four bright red characters "Seal of the Ministry of Rites" printed on the top of the first fold. Candidates must write their name and resume on the first fold.

Then seal it.

Zhu Di opened the first fold and started writing his resume.

In fact, counting from him, there are three generations of Lao Zhu's family.

A string of regular Chinese characters, as neat as printed ones, appeared on the paper as the tip of Zhu Di's pen brushed across the paper.

Finished writing.

Zhu Di examined it, nodded slightly, and was very satisfied with the hand's small block letters, but then he couldn't help laughing and whispered, "I might as well just write: My father is Zhu Yuanzhang."

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at the same time.

The scholar Xia next door was also stained with ink, carefully writing his resume in small letters on the first page.

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royal palace.

Morning ends early.

Officials filed out of the palace, walking together in twos and threes, talking in low voices.

"Your Majesty finished his morning court so early, presumably because he wanted to leave the palace to visit his two grandsons."

"What kind of grandson? Zhu Silang has been demoted to a commoner. At most, he can only be regarded as a grandson or granddaughter!"

"..."

"Your Majesty may have even considered where to hang Zhu Silang's scholar examination papers in the ancestral temple."

"Haha, that's only if Zhu Silang can pass the exam."

…

Lan Yu listened to the discussion of the civil servants.

He came closer to Xu Da and asked curiously: "Third brother, is Zhu Silang confident?"

Xu Da looked suspiciously.

Lan Yu actually cares about Shiro?

Lan Yu hurriedly explained: "We are just curious."

He was indeed curious. Not to mention Zhu Silang's force, he almost died at the opponent's hands.

He would not be surprised at all if Zhu Di was allowed to lead the army in battle.

But now it’s time to take the scholar exam.

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Is it possible that Emperor Zhu's old Zhu family really wants to produce a Yunwen Yunwu Zhu Silang?

Then the emperor can't even sleep and wakes up laughing?

However, the civil servants did not seem to be optimistic about it, and they were quite opposed to having a scholar, a scholar, or a scholar from the old Zhu family.

He can also understand the mentality of civil servants: You, the old Zhu family, are the first to become emperor with their mud-legged family! It’s too much to prove that you, Mr. Zhu, are good at taking the exams!

The civil servants could not accept that the old Zhu family could dominate the world with swords and guns, and could even take the imperial examination. This mentality was wonderful.

In fact, these old brothers felt a little uncomfortable when they heard that Zhu Silang was going to take the imperial examination.

We are all weak-legged, but through daring to fight and fight hard, Emperor Zhu became the emperor. These old brothers are also superior to others, and they are not bad at all.

But your Emperor Zhu's family still needs a real scholar?

Why do all good things go to Emperor Zhu’s house?

"We don't know either." Xu Da shook his head, "If Lu Ben doesn't cause trouble, it is certain that our son-in-law will be a scholar, but can't you hear the discussions among the civil servants these days?"

Lan Yu couldn't help but smile.

Of course he heard about it.

I heard that the number of questions alone has doubled, and many civil servants predict that most candidates will not be able to complete the questions.

Where is Zhu Silang?

Can it be finished?

"Third brother, don't be discouraged. Maybe Zhu Silang can really test your majesty and third brother as a scholar. Your majesty may have already thought about where Zhu Silang's scholar examination paper should be hung in the ancestral temple." After finishing his words, Lan Yu left with a smile.

Lu Benz has done this. If Zhu Silang can still pass the examination as a scholar based on his ability.

The emperor would hang his scholar examination papers in the ancestral temple.

He, Lan Yu, is also convinced!

The emperor allowed Lu Ben to do this, didn't he just want the ministers to be convinced?

The corners of Xu Da's lips twitched.

He suddenly discovered that this blue jade had become 'insidious'.

Just congratulate him.

Why do we have to mention Emperor Zhu?

Doesn't this imply to him that if Shiro really comes back as a scholar, the one with the most glory in his face will also be His Majesty? He is a father-in-law, and his reputation is somewhat unfair?

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"Xiuying, Xiuying..."

In the bedroom.

Ma Xiuying and Mingxia are putting together a new set of clothes.

Listening to the shouting outside, Ma Xiuying laughed angrily.

Turn around...

I saw Zhu Yuanzhang walking in quickly from the palace door.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw the new clothes on the table, he immediately smiled, walked over, stretched out his hand to pinch the fabric, nodded and said: "Not bad, not bad, better than the one Tiande wore last night."

"As long as it's better than Tian De, we can't fall behind in front of our grandchildren."

Ma Xiuying smiled and glared.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang put on brand new clothes.

He also went to the inner hall to take a picture in front of the bronze mirror, and then walked out with a confident smile, "Let's go."

After getting on the waiting carriage in the palace courtyard, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Ma Xiuying, his tone was a little unconfident, and whispered: "When you meet your daughter-in-law, you can say a few more good words to us."

"You haven't done anything yourself, so what's the use of just saying nice things to us?" Ma Xiuying glared.

Zhu Yuanzhang's lips twitched, he became angry, glanced his head to the side and stopped talking.

Is it possible that, as a father, he really wants to bow down to his son?

Soon, the carriage arrived at Xu Mansion.

After arriving at the Xu Mansion, Zhu Yuanzhang missed the opportunity.

Xu Miaoyun has not returned yet after sending Zhu Di to the examination room.

"The morning court is over, and it's been a while since the exams started. Why hasn't Miss Miaoyun come back yet? Did something happen to her?" Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned dark.

If anyone dares to attack two infant grandchildren during the exam of the fourth son of a basketball player.

He insisted on skinning this person and turning him into a fool!

Ma Xiuying saw that the Xu Miaoyin sisters were so frightened by Zhu Yuanzhang's aura that their faces turned pale, and she hurriedly comforted them: "Hui Zu is still following, there can't be anything wrong, there may be something delayed."

With a dark face, Zhu Yuanzhang turned around and ordered the little eunuch who was following him: "Go and call Jiang 𤩽 for us!"

Not long after, Jiang 𤩽 came in a hurry.

After Zhu Yuanzhang saw Jiang 𤩽, he immediately ordered: "Look for Xu Daya immediately."

"Your Majesty, please don't worry. Xu Daya is currently at the teahouse opposite Yingtian Academy. I am worried that someone will do harm to the two emperors and grandsons, so I have been sending people to protect them secretly..."

Jiang 𤩽 said, secretly glancing at Mao Xiang standing next to him out of the corner of his eyes.

From the day Zhu Silang and his wife entered the city.

He placed a large number of Jinyiwei spies around where the young couple might be.

Just wanted to see if I could find anything.

Previously, the couple was in charge of Mao Xiang's line.

He didn't know much about the young couple.

Unexpectedly, I just wanted to know more about this young couple in case of emergencies, and I got unexpected results.

Xu Daya actually took the initiative to get close to the wife of an embarrassed scholar.

This matter is often said to be trivial, but in fact it is nothing.

But speaking more broadly, the sensitive identities of Zhu Silang and his wife can be interpreted in many ways.

He has been waiting for the emperor to call.

What would the emperor think when he heard this?

Ma Xiuying glanced at Jiang Xiu and suggested with a smile: "How about we go to the teahouse? Let's see what caused Miaoyun to be kind-hearted."

Compared with Mao Xiang, he helps the father and son Jonghachi and Shiro to ease their relationship.

Jiang 𤩽 said everything, reported everything, and looked businesslike.

She was very worried that the relationship between father and son, which finally showed signs of healing, would cause trouble again because of this ambitious man.

Make sure Xiaoyongming and Xiaoqihua are fine.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression had softened a lot and he ordered: "Go back. Mao Aliu will accompany us and the Queen to the teahouse. Girl Miaoyin, you are busy with your business."

He was also very interested in this matter.

Unexpectedly, when I left the palace to see my grandson, I would encounter something unexpected.

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Jiang 𤩽 looked up in shock.

Why?

Now he is the emperor's eyes and ears. In the past, Mao Xiang was always with the emperor!

But the emperor actually asked Mao Aliu to follow him and refused to let him follow!

Mao Ahliu is already a commoner, what the hell! And haven’t you already lost His Majesty’s trust?

Jiang 𤩽 hid his jealousy in his eyes and watched Mao Laoliu driving the car in person, taking Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying straight to the teahouse.

This chapter has been rewritten over and over again, but I still feel that the writing is a bit bland. It is mainly to pave the way for the Xia family and Jiang 𤩽 to ascend to power. I hope everyone can understand. I will try to write this kind of foreshadowing chapter as exciting as possible.

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