Because the provincial examination is an extremely important step in the imperial examination, the imperial court also attached great importance to it.

After all, scholars before the provincial examination had only gained a little basic political status. If you talk about becoming an official, it still depends on the results of the provincial examination.

Only by passing the provincial examination and obtaining the reputation of a juren can one be qualified to be an official.

Moreover, as long as you pass, even if you don’t do well in the exam or the ranking is not high, as long as you “work hard” and get some support from some noble people, you will still have hope of becoming an official.

Once you can become an official, you will basically be considered as one step ahead and have the capital to settle down.

Therefore, the provincial examination is extremely critical!

Of course, that was also extremely difficult. Otherwise, Sheng Shulan's "ex-husband" Sun Zhigao would not have wasted nearly ten years but was still a cowardly scholar.

"Father, who is the examiner who is most likely to become the chief examiner of this class?"

Sheng Changquan was not stupid either. He already knew at this time what his father and brother called him over this time.

I'm afraid their main purpose is not the Shen family matter, but because of this.

But since it was because of the provincial examination, he must have had an idea, or in other words, some secret news, so he asked this.

"hehe!"

At this time, Sheng Hong was not in a hurry to answer. He turned his head, looked at Sheng Changbai beside him, and asked, "Changbai, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Sheng Changquan also turned his head to look at his second brother, looking forward to his answer.

However, at the same time, he himself was secretly analyzing in his heart and constantly pondering the answer to this question.

"Father!"

Sheng Changbai still looked so serious. He put his hand in front of him and behind him, and said slowly: "Actually, my son thinks that the examiner of this provincial examination may be Lord Zhai!"

"oh?"

Sheng Hong raised his thick eyebrows, and his expression was a little strange.

"Changbai, how did you know?"

When Sheng Changquan heard this question, he immediately understood.

"It seems that the main examination of this provincial examination should be the Grand Secretary Zhai from the Hanlin Academy!"

Grand Secretary Zhai’s real name was Zhai Jingnian. He was a Jinshi in the year when the late emperor personally led his command. He did not enter the center and did not care about disputes. He just buried himself in the Hanlin Academy, editing books, and attempting to write books and write biography, leaving a strong step in history.

But no matter what, Zhai Jingnian and Zhai are considered veterans of the two dynasties. Although they do not possess any important power, they also have a great reputation in the literary world.

Although the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy is only a third-rank official, with a low official rank and no power, he is extremely noble and highly respected by the world.

Sometimes, when other people dare not say something, Lord Zhai dares to clearly distinguish something in the court and say something that others dare not present to the official family.

Because he does not get involved, or rather, he is less involved in disputes in the court, he often lets him come forward at such an important moment.

Of course, maybe someone asked, since that's the case, why don't Liang Jijiu be the chief examiner?

In fact, there are other reasons.

Because there are many references to the Imperial College Supervisors in this provincial examination, so in order to avoid suspicion, it is difficult for Lord Liang to be selected.

Even in previous imperial examinations, no Imperial College Priest has served as the chief examiner. Since the founding of this dynasty, they have been deputy examiners at most, and otherwise, that is purely delusional.

"Father!"

"In my son's opinion, if it is the most suitable person to be the chief examiner, among these three adults, Lord Zhai is the most suitable person."

Just as Sheng Changquan was secretly analyzing, Sheng Changbai also began to explain his reasons.

"Although all the officials have elected these three masters, it is impossible for Lord Liang to do so!"

"As we all know, there is no precedent for Lord Jijiu to be the chief examiner in this dynasty, so Lord Liang!"

Speaking of this, Sheng Changbai shook his head and immediately rejected Lord Jijiu.

To be honest, the Imperial College priest was also quite miserable.

Because whenever it is the provincial examination, they will always be elected as candidates for the chief examiner at the first time, but in the end, they will often be eliminated as soon as possible and then can only serve as deputy examiners.

In short, their position is dedicated to accompanying the runners.

"Um!"

When Sheng Changbai said this, Sheng Changquan nodded in agreement, feeling that what he said was indeed reasonable.

"As for, Lord Sun!"

When talking about Sun Zhixing, the Minister of Personnel, Sheng Changbai paused slightly, and his expression became even more serious.

It can be seen that Sheng Changbai was full of fear for Sun Zhixing.

"Mr. Sun is at a critical moment at this time. If he wants to enter the cabinet, he will definitely not have the time to serve as the chief examiner of this provincial examination. Therefore, after all, Lord Zhai has the greatest chance!"

I don’t know what Sheng Changbai was thinking when he paused, but after seeing him recovering, he casually pointed the topic to the matter of the chief examiner of the provincial examination and continued: “And!”

"I remember that when Lord Zhai was in the Hanlin Academy, he often said that he was short of staff. He seemed to want to find some more people to supplement the staff of each yamen."

"So, I think this provincial examination is probably the best time for him to recruit personnel."

Sheng Changbai is now the compilation of the Hanlin Academy. In other words, Lord Zhai is his immediate boss. Based on the actual situation he has learned and after such calculations, the conclusions he has drawn are not outrageous.

"Not bad! Not bad!"

When Sheng Changbai finished speaking all the words, a hint of praise flashed through Sheng Hong's eyes.

Even, he showed a very rare smile.

Sheng Hong stroked his beard lightly while looking at Sheng Changbai with relief, his face feeling peaceful.

"Changbai, you have a comprehensive look at these issues and analyzed them well!"

"It seems that after the training over the past few years, you have already achieved some results!"

Sheng Hong's praise made the two brothers Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changquan feel a little uneasy. After all, this is a scene that has been seen for a thousand years - Sheng Hong praised his son in person!

"Father, you're acclaim!"

Facing Sheng Hong's "kindness", even Sheng Changbai felt a little uncomfortable.

He awkwardly put down his hands in front of him and said in a tone that was as unchanging as possible: "My son is just thinking about it. In the end, I will ask you to make a final decision!"

"Ahem!"

After this reminder, Sheng Hong quickly woke up, so he quickly withdrew his smile, sternly turned his face, and turned back to the familiar "strict father" Sheng Changquan.

"hehe!"

Sheng Changquan laughed secretly in his heart, but he pretended to bow his head on his face, avoiding Sheng Hong's embarrassing moment.

"Change power!"

Seeing the embarrassing moment in the room "no one knows" about him, Sheng Hong said with confidence: "Your second brother speculated well. The main test of this provincial examination is indeed this Grand Secretary Zhai!"

Although I don’t know where Sheng Hong found out the news, if he dares to say this, it must be true.

He walked to Sheng Changquan calmly, continued the previous topic, and said, "Changquan, you must remember!"

"In the next few days, you will ask your second brother for more advice, remember the personality of this Grand Secretary Zhai, and what is your favorite writing style?"

"Keep all these things in your heart, and it's easy to use them later!"

Sheng Hong sat down again and said, "Chang Quan, it's not the first time you have referenced it. I believe you understand all these things!"

"Yes, father, son understand!"

Sheng Changquan stood up and bowed respectfully, indicating that he had understood.

"Um!"

Seeing that all the things he wanted to explain had already been said, Sheng Hong couldn't help but nodded secretly.

"Since that's the case, then you guys go back first!"

Seeing that the two sons standing beside him were all tall, Sheng Hong couldn't help feeling relieved. He waved to the two sons and signaled them to leave.

"Yes, father!"

Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changquan looked at each other and simply chose to leave.

However, when Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changquan were about to withdraw, Sheng Hong spoke again from behind and warned him.

"Chang Quan, this provincial examination is about to begin. Don't delay your future because of the Shen family!"

Sheng Hong was worried that Sheng Changquan would put the cart before the horse and put the matters of Shen Shouzheng and Yu family above the provincial examination, so he said this.

"Yes, father and son can save it!"

Sheng Changquan returned to him with affirmative eyes.

In fact, without Sheng Hong's explanation, Sheng Changquan naturally knew the importance of this. If he hadn't been confident that he could quickly resolve the letter from the Shen family, he wouldn't even respond.

"well!"

"It's a pity that Changfeng is not here today. Otherwise, he should have learned more!"

When Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changquan left, Sheng Hong stood alone in front of the table in Hanhaitang and expressed the following feelings.
To be continued...