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Chapter 119 Severe punishment

It is actually not difficult to understand that Changsun Wuji appeared at this time. The Minister of Personnel, who is in charge of the selection of officials in the court, is the real decision of whether the world can become a senior official after high school. Changsun Wuji is very likely and is also the chief examiner of the imperial examination. But what Lu Xin did not expect was that Lu Tingfang actually followed him.

The scientific examination is imminent, and Lu Tingfang is following Changsun Wuji. What is his identity? Assisting the Minister of Rites to preside over the imperial examination, or to take the examination? If it is the latter, then with Lu Tingfang's poetry and prose skills, who in the world can compete with him?

At this moment, when he saw Lu Tingfang, Lu Xin realized that the development of things may be far above his imagination. And in this world, it is not only the one who traveled through time. On the contrary, Lu Tingfang is the one who has all the advantages of time travelers.

Smart, knowledgeable, proficient in history, and extremely talented. Once such a person is given a rocker, he can soar up like a carp leaping over a dragon gate.

In terms of knowledge, Lu Tingfang was a high school student in modern society and stood at the forefront of the times. He used history as a mirror to know the rise and fall, and was well versed in the past and the present. The content of the main examination of the Jinshi exam in the Tang Dynasty: "Testing the Five Ways of Current Affairs and Planning" was not difficult for him.

In terms of poetry talent, Lu Tingfang can recite many Han fu, Tang poetry, Song lyrics, and Yuan lyrics! The poet Li Bai, the poet saint Du Fu, the poet Bai Juyi. Li Shangyin, the number one master of allusions in the Tang Dynasty, Du Mu, Meng Haoran, etc. All the poets who will shine in the Tang Dynasty, and everyone's works and quatrains can be easily pinched.

On articles and prose by the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, Lu Tingfang also knew them well. The imperial examination was too simple for a modern academic master.

The most terrifying thing is that whether it is Li Bai, Du Fu, Han Yu, or Su Shi, the Tang Dynasty in the three years of Zhenguan was far from birth. At this time, Lu Tingfang was enough to overshadow everyone's light. If he participated in the imperial examination and then became an official, he might bring unimaginable influence to those who later became people.

On the other hand, Lu Xin is just a modern poor student who has no talent. He can't even remember a few sentences of Li Bai's poems. Such a person is destined to be an official. Even if he travels through time, he has no advantages.

The moment Lu Xin saw Lu Tingfang, the latter naturally saw him. The two brothers had been together since Xiaoxi Town, and now this is their second time meeting. They have no expressions, just like passers-by. The arrival of Changsun Wuji made Liu Zhi's face change slightly, and he instantly put away his magic sword. As soon as the spirit official stopped, the other Onmyoji in the Temple of the Imperial Temple also stopped and acted very respectfully.

"Sir Changsun? It's time for Lord Changsun to come. You have to make the decision for the lower officials."

When Sun Dianyu heard that it was Duke Qi who came, he immediately felt aggrieved and limped towards the sedan chair. Changsun Wuji's status was the highest among the civil and military officials in the court. It can be said that he was truly under one person and above ten thousand people. When the guards saw Sun Dianyu step forward, they did not stop him. Then, Changsun Wuji walked out of the sedan chair wearing the official uniform of the Minister of Personnel.

"What's wrong with Lord Jijiu? You are an old minister of three dynasties and one of the four examiners of this imperial examination. Why are you doing these legs and feet..."

Changsun Wuji left the sedan door and first glanced at Luo Binwang who was trapped by the bronze bell. Then he pretended to be shocked and asked Sun Dianyu's injuries. Seeing this, Lu Xin sneered and fell silently from the willow tree. The famous Duke of Qi, both early and late, happened to arrive at this time, and it was obviously deliberately done.

"Thank you, Lord Changsun, for your concern. I am ashamed. The chief examiner of the imperial examination is afraid that he will let down His Majesty's kindness."

Sun Dianyu was already an old man in his sixties, but Changsun Wuji was only in his thirties. However, Sun Dianyu cried in front of him, without the manners of an elder. He cried while telling Changsun Wuji about the incident, which simply described Luo Binwang as unforgivable. During the whole process, whether it was the group of people in the Imperial Temple or the children of several major counties, they all stood there and did not dare to move.

Changsun Wuji's reputation is well known to everyone in the world. Even if ordinary students have never met this Minister of Personnel, some children of aristocratic families cannot not recognize them. Especially Zheng Huiming and others, the sons of the county hoped to understand the examiners of the imperial examinations clearly before going out.

In name, the court sent four examiners. But there must be a leading leader among the four, and this person was Li Shimin's most trusted Minister of Personnel, Changsun Wuji.

What does the Ministry of Personnel do? The head of the six ministries of the Shangshu Province is in charge of the appointment and removal of civil servants, exams, promotions, honors, transfers, etc. of all matters. In other words, the power of the Minister of Personnel is so great that it penetrates almost all positions and aspects of the court. From prefectures, prefectures, counties, and central officials, the appointment and removal of officials is all related to the Ministry of Personnel.

"Brother Huiming, before going to Beijing to take the exam, my father said that there were four examiners for the imperial examination this time. They were Li Gang, the Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince of the East Palace, the Grand Tutor of the Imperial College, and the Grand Tutor of the Left Pushe Fang Xuanling of the Shangshu Province. Furthermore, they were the Minister of Rites and Lord Changsun. Among the four, the only one who could really determine the fate of our candidates was Changsun Wuji."

"Brother Xiding said it is right. I came to Beijing from Jiangzhou. Before leaving, my grandfather repeatedly told me to get close to Lord Changsun. With our talent and knowledge, this Jinshi is difficult, but it is inevitable that I will be able to pass. But even if I pass the Jinshi, the Ministry of Personnel will select officials. After all, among the four examiners, we can only win the favor of Lord Changsun."

"The two virtuous brothers are very particular, but now, let's see how Lord Changsun deals with the current affairs first."

Lu Houze turned the ring twice, turned around and looked at the middle-aged scholar who had never spoken. Seeing the other party nodding, he looked at Cui Xiangrong not far away. He saw the young man from the Cui family of Boling, lowered his eyebrows, not knowing what he was thinking. And further away, the young man under the willow tree looked calm and did not panic at all. This scene surprised him very much.

After a few more breaths, Changsun Wuji personally helped the old man to the steps of Hongwenguan. Then, he looked around with a grim expression. His official power was so great that the stern officials of various prefectures were so scared that the stern officials from various prefectures lowered their heads and did not dare to look directly. At the same time, more and more stern officials gathered from all directions to the west. They were getting closer and closer to the start of the imperial examination.

"Students, I am the chief of the chief Sun Wuji, who is loved by Your Majesty, is one of the four examiners in charge of the imperial examination. However, when the examination is imminent, someone makes a big fuss about Hongwenguan, which is really a waste of reading the books of sages and letting down the grace of the court. As for the beginning and end of the matter, Lord Sun, the Imperial College Priest, has already told me. But there is a public opinion on who is right and who is wrong, and it cannot be believed by one person. Otherwise, it will be unfair and will damage the court's decency, and it will be a little unfair and will cause His Majesty to choose wise men and capable people. Therefore, if you want to deal with the troublemakers, I still need to listen to everyone's opinions."

"It turned out to be the Minister of Personnel, Lord Changsun, and student Zheng Huiming gave a greeting to the Lord."

As soon as Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Zheng Huiming took Wang Xiding and others to the front of the crowd. He looked respectful and bowed his head and bowed. Even Cui Xiangrong frowned when he saw this.

"Oh? The surname Zheng... If I read it correctly, the fan in your hand is the white feather fan of Zheng's clan in Xingyang, right? Zheng Shanguo, the governor of Jiangzhou, who is your person?"

"Return to Master Shangshu, Zheng Shanguo is the student's grandfather."

"So that's why he is a scholarly family, and he is full of etiquette. Speaking of which, at the beginning of the year, Lord Zheng returned to Chang'an to report his duties, and the official met him. At that time, Mr. Zheng was going to come to the Ministry of Personnel to resign, but as the governor of Qizhou, he was a chief official in the border area. How dare I make the decision? Finally, when he got to His Majesty, he was appointed as the governor of Jiangzhou, and the court kept him. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, autumn was almost over."

"My Zheng family has been deeply favored by the court and His Majesty. We should devote ourselves to it until we die."

"Very good. Since that's the case, let's talk about how this person makes a big fuss in Hongwenguan. How should the court deal with it? And you, this time, the Jinshi exam is also the Jinshi exam. The five ways to test the current affairs, and the court wants to be a good talent for governing the country and the world. Students will use this topic and talk about countermeasures."

Changsun Wuji first praised Zheng Huiming, and did not shy away from his relationship with his grandfather Zheng Shanguo. Then, he looked at the other candidates and signaled everyone to express his own opinions. This action was equivalent to convicting Luo Binwang directly. Moreover, it gave Lu Xin the feeling that he was like a group of high-ranking people teasing around a monkey.

"Sir, we are here all the time. The matter is not complicated. It is because of the unruly people who are disobedient to the court system and keep shouting that they make such a stir. According to the law of our court, this person makes a big fuss in the imperial examination room and attacks the imperial court's official. Even if he is given a lighter sentence, he will be a crime of being sent to the army and never hired. However, the student recommends a heavy sentence, at least he will be sentenced to be a prisoner to serve as a warning to others."

"Yes, Lord Shangshu. This person is extremely arrogant. Lord Jijiu has been very generous to him. But not only does he be ungrateful, he has become more and more powerful. He wants to kill many of the candidates present, which is simply crazy. If he does not sentence heavily, it will not be enough to punish the canon, nor will it be enough to reflect the majesty of the court."

"When you say it well, you must be sentenced to a warning to others. Adults and student Zhang Yuzhi were cut off by this evil man..."

As soon as Changsun Wuji asked everyone to express his opinions, the entire Hongwenguan immediately became popular. Moreover, all the remarks were to be severely punished Luo Binwang, and he was very stunning. After listening for a moment, Changsun Wuji had no expression on his face, and then waved his hand to make everyone stop.

"I know what you mean. Since I have no different opinions, I will make a temporary verdict as the chief examiner of the imperial examination."

"Sir Changsun, who said there is no disagreement?"
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