"Long live my emperor!"

While the officials were kneeling down, Emperor Jianye waved his hand and said lightly: "All the beloved ministers are calm."

All the officials then stood up.

"Today, the palace examination will be held. My dear ministers, are there any urgent government affairs report?"

Emperor Jianye asked a question.

All the officials were speechless.

Emperor Jianye raised his hand and said, "Since there is no urgent matter to start the palace examination."

"Come, let the new Corgons come in in the established order."

Suddenly, the eunuch Si Li next to him spoke loudly: "Please take the second place in the provincial examination, and Liu Jingchan of Yizhou will enter the palace examination!"

The sound came out.

Suddenly, all the officials in the court were shocked.

The first person to come in the palace examination was actually the second place?

There is a problem with this... Generally speaking, the order of palace examinations is the ranking of provincial examinations.

The first person to go to the palace examination must be Huiyuan.

At the same time, as the first palace examination person, if he performs well, he will be best remembered and thus be awarded a better official position.

However, as the top scholar, the emperor did not let him come in first... Could it be that the emperor was still unhappy with Li Fan in his heart, so he didn't want Li Fan to get a good opportunity?

It is very likely! For a moment, all officials were speculating.

"I think we are not wrong. Even though Li Fan is so powerful, he offended the emperor and his future is dim!"

“Haha, what can I do if I write a good article?

At most, I can get a place in the court without worries. It’s really a dream.”

"It's good that Li Fan wrote his articles well, but he was ignorant of being an official. Letting him be a peace and happiness man, writing articles every day is also his best destination."

Many officials whispered.

Those officials who were still a little worried that Li Fan would be soaring to the emperor's favor with the imperial examination, and were relieved at this moment.

Even Wen Baishan's face flashed with doubt.

What is the purpose of Emperor Jianye?

However, he didn't think much about it.

Immediately afterwards, the second-tier candidate of the provincial examination, Yizhou scholar Liu Jingchan had already entered the court.

He was well-behaved, elegant and graceful, and gave a great ceremony first, saying: "Liu Jingchan, the grass-roots man, pay homage to the emperor!"

"No need to be too polite, just draw the test questions."

Emperor Jianye waved his hand lightly.

A eunuch of Sili next to him came over with a bunch of envelopes.

——Although the emperor serves as the chief examiner in the palace examination, the test questions are drafted by various departments, involving the people's livelihood of the world. Candidates need to answer on the spot to discuss the strategy.

It can be said that whether candidates really have real talents and knowledge can be seen best in the palace examination.

Because, facing the emperor and the various problems in the administration of various departments, those who can quickly think about it, grasp the key points and provide countermeasures will definitely not be ordinary people.

Liu Jingchan immediately took one of the envelopes casually, opened the envelopes, looked at them, and then respectfully handed them back to the eunuch.

The eunuch Sili immediately took it and read it out: "The test questions drawn by Liu Jingchan: How to distinguish the good and evil of the people."

This is the test question that Liu Jingchan got! All the officials were slightly shocked.

This question is tricky.

How to distinguish the good and evil of the people?

Is it a good person or a troublemaker?

Is there a unified standard for this?

"What kind of question is this? It feels very strange..." "I'm afraid this question was drafted by the emperor himself?"

“It’s very difficult to answer!”

All officials frowned slightly.

Not to mention just a tribute who has just participated in the imperial examination, even those who have been officials for many years feel that they have no idea how to start with this issue.

Because there are indeed too many people in this world.

When it is refined to individuals, you will meet all kinds of people.

There are lonely and pity for the poor, and there are also rich gentry... all kinds of religions and all kinds of ranks.

Among the lonely and sympathetic poor people, some are content with poverty and are willing to talk about it, while others are disgusted; among the rich gentry, some are unkind, but some are willing to give kindness... All the religions and all kinds of things are even more diverse.

People are always complicated.

Of course, in the eyes of the officials in the court, what is the significance of the good and evil of those people?

The ruler will not care about the good and evil ruled.

Liu Jingchan also pondered for a long time before he answered with courtesy.

He spoke and said, "The people are the foundation of the country and the foundation of the country."

"However, the people are vast and vast, like the water of rivers, countless and endless, and when they are in office, they must clarify good and evil to express rewards and punishments."

"Vulgar people may act as evil as disobedience to the superiors, and be willing to do good; be fond of fighting as evil, and be silent as good.

But the people think that the good or bad things of the people should be the criterion for officials. Those who mess with the law do evil, regardless of the high or low; those who follow the law do good, regardless of the good or bad."

In terms of how to distinguish the good and evil of the people, Liu Jingchan’s intention is to rule of law.

Taking the law as the rope, transcends the subjective judgment of the officials themselves, and does not judge cases and govern according to the preferences of officials.

"As an official, you should be ruthless in your governance affairs and be the incarnation of the law!"

"The people are cursed and the policy has been completed."

Finally, he stressed his voice and left his last statement.

In the hall, everyone was in a state of disgrace.

"This son is extraordinary!"

"Sure enough, the idea is lofty. After hearing this answer, I suddenly remembered that the priest went to the Ministry of Justice to present the existing Daxi law. The priest read it himself. I am afraid that this priest will win the holy heart..." "Although he is the second best, he is really a master of his talent and knowledge!"

All the officials spoke one after another, and their eyes were already solemn when they looked at Liu Jingchan.

They are not fools, so they can naturally feel the exquisiteness and depth of Liu Jingchan's theory.

Even Li Wen couldn't help but look at Liu Jingchan at this moment, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

On the dragon throne, Emperor Jianye's mouth slightly raised. Looking at Liu Jingchan, he seemed quite satisfied, nodded and said, "Very good, very good."

After praising him a few words, he continued, "In your opinion, what is the rule of law in Daxi today?"

Hearing this, all the officials were even more shocked.

This is very optimistic about Liu Jingchan.

Otherwise, how could I ask this question?

He actually went to consult a tribute’s opinion on the rule of law in the dynasty?

For a moment, all the officials were all in their hearts. Liu Jingchan was definitely going to heaven.

"This child will be extraordinary in the future!"

"It is necessary to make friends!"

"It is amazing that the imperial examination newcomer has been appreciated by the emperor."

All the officials said in their hearts.

Some officials are even thinking about whether to find a good marriage for their daughter.

After all, Liu Jingchan looks very talented, has excellent talent and a bright future.

When Liu Jingchan faced Emperor Jianye’s question, he was silent for a moment and said, “When Cao Ren first entered Xijing, he heard about the Censor and the Yangzhou Inspector Li Fan’s report on the Hall of Shame.”

Hearing this, many officials felt a sudden slap in their hearts.

What a trick this kid is going to do?

Can't answer the questions well? Do you have to get Li Fan in?

"I understand, this kid is scheming and wants to take this opportunity to show his difference from Li Fan. 1 oppose Li Fan!"

"Hehe, it must be so. He is the second best in the provincial examination, but Li Fan is Huiyuan. Naturally, he wants to surpass Li Fan in his heart."

"This son knows the truth."
To be continued...