The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

Palace Examination, also known as "Imperial Examination" and "Ting Examination", is the imperial examination for the highest selection of talents in Daxia Kingdom. The purpose is to select the final ranking of the tributes who will take the examination, and after passing the palace examination, these tributes will become Jinshi, that is, the disciples of the emperor, and it is also a kind of imperial effect.

The fourth day of March, the day of the Great Xia Palace Examination.

Xiao Rui remembered that before the ancient palace examination in the previous life, a retest was required, and the palace test would only be held after the retest. The Great Xia Kingdom did not have this rule, so it can be said that the life of the golden leopard was saved. Two days ago, Wei Zhongxian secretly sent Tian Ergeng to meet Xiao Rui, Xiao Rui arranged for Wei Zhongxian to pass the news of the imperial examination fraud case to Hai Dafu in advance, and also the names of the six cheating candidates.

There are two purposes for this. First, Wei Zhongxian is the head of the first division of the East Factory, responsible for the intelligence spying in the capital. If he can detect the fraud case in advance and lock all the candidates, doesn't it mean that he is careful and capable? !

Second, the purpose of disclosing the six cheating candidates to His Majesty in advance is for the sake of the cheating case. When the fraud case becomes serious, His Majesty will order a thorough investigation. Although Jinbao is suspected, he is from another place and has no contact with Zhou Mingwen. The six candidates had no contact with each other, and their relationship was innocent. Even if they suspected him, they could not arbitrarily convict him. Now put some eye drops on His Majesty, so that it will be convenient for Xiao Rui to operate.

And when Wei Zhongxian heard about the fraud, he was a little shocked, because he really didn't hear about it.

Xiao Rui was very proud. In order to make this imperial examination fraud case a reality, he used careful thought. In addition, King Jing and King Jing blocked the news from it. Even though there were many spies in Dongchang, there was no news this time.

That's why Wei Zhongxian quickly reported to Wei Dabao, and only then did Hai Dafu report the situation to His Majesty yesterday.

Back to business.

In this palace examination, only policy questions were tested. According to the rules of the Great Xia Kingdom, the tributes entered at dawn, and then went through the etiquette of roll call, unraveling, praise, salute, etc., and finally issued policy questions to start the formal palace examination.

This time the palace test is still being held in the Palace of Preservation and Harmony. Even though Xiao Rui is the prince, he is too lazy to participate in the palace test. Wouldn't it be good to sleep at home?

The leopard entered the palace for the first time, his legs were fluttering with excitement, and when he was saluting, he secretly glanced at His Majesty, his forehead was covered with cold sweat in fright. When he got the exam questions for the imperial examination, Jin Bao's eyes were even darkened.

"What is Wushuang, a national scholar?"

This is the test question hand-picked by His Majesty in the palace examination this year. For candidates who can become tributes, it is not difficult to do the questions.

Rich, handsome, versatile in both civil and military affairs, this is the country's unparalleled scholar. Why write four or five hundred words for something that can be summed up in one sentence.

If Xiao Rui heard Jin Bao's answer, he would definitely think that he was talking about himself.

Just like that, the imperial examination officially began.

Leopard was thinking hard and couldn't write a policy theory, so he could only write down the poems that he paid a huge sum of money to ask someone to do, but he didn't expect that just after he wrote the first sentence, a middle-aged man next to him passed out excitedly.

In such an occasion, it is impossible not to be excited, and it is not impossible to faint from excitement.

It's just that I didn't expect that it didn't take long, hey, another fainted.

Seeing this scene, the leopard instantly felt relieved.

Nima has fainted, so what am I afraid of!

The palace examination was carried out until sunset, and then the papers, palm papers, seals, etc. were collected by the officials, and the tribute candidates kowtowed to His Majesty to leave the palace.

In the next two days, the six readers appointed by His Majesty took turns to read the papers, respectively adding five marks of "○", "△", "", "1", and "x" on the papers, and the one with the most "○" Then, among all the volumes, select ten copies with the most ○ and submit them to the emperor. It is called "San Ding Jia". A few people in the second class are called "Jinshi background". The last one is the top three, called "Tongjinshi".

Just as Xiao Rui said, there is an advantage in the palace examination in the Great Xia Kingdom. As long as you pass the examination, no matter how poor your performance in the palace examination, you will become a "same Jinshi". After all, there are only more than one hundred Jinshi in three years. For the Daxia Kingdom, which has a relatively vast land area, there are not many at all.

The eighth day of March.

His Majesty handpicked the top three and officially released the list.

As Xiao Rui expected, Meng Zaikun won the third prize and became the champion. The leopard also came from a Jinshi background. The next step is to enter the palace and kowtow to thank the saint, and then the champion of Jinke wears red and hanging colors, beats drums and gold, and rides through the streets on horseback. It is very lively.

In the evening, Emperor Xia hosted a banquet in honor of the Jinshi who had won the list, and then there was a wonderful event of catching a son-in-law under the list. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, the imperial examination came to an end.

Morning the next day.

Xiao Rui doesn't need to go to court, but the morning court today is so interesting, wouldn't it be a good show if he didn't go to court?

When he came to the Meridian Gate, Xiao Yan saw Xiao Rui, and hurriedly surrounded him: "Seventh Brother, don't you have to go to court? Aren't you going to leave Beijing in a few days? I heard that the cabinet's decree has been drawn up. That's great, I want to go out and play too."

Xiao Rui immediately took out a small notebook, wrote down Xiao Yan's verbal mistakes, and then warned: "King Tang, you have to learn from this king, even if you have to leave Beijing tomorrow, you have to stand on the last post today. Dedication and love for my work! Why did my father allow me to leave Beijing? It is because I work hard and work hard."

"Then why didn't you go to court yesterday, the day before yesterday, the day before yesterday?" Xiao Yan sarcastically said.

Xiao Rui made another note, and scolded: "Prince Tang, you don't know how to repent, and I will take a good look at you in the early morning court, and see how the emperor reprimands you!"

Xiao Yan was speechless.

"Okay, let's stop teasing you. Today, His Majesty will bestow officials for the top three Jinshi. I had a relationship with Meng Zaikun, the top scholar in Jinke, how can I not join in?" said the words.

Xiao Yan let out a sigh, and said: "That's right, the champion of Jinke is the grandson of Old Master Meng, and he is really talented. I heard that last night, many people fought for their son-in-law, and they were all fighting for money." Ke Zhuangyuan, this Meng Zhuangyuan is also cunning enough to run away, and I don’t know how many girls who are waiting for him have been hurt.”

Xiao Rui said with emotion: "If the number one scholar is my king, I don't know how crazy it would be."

"Brother Seven, can you die if you don't brag?" Xiao Yan couldn't hold back, and sneered.

Xiao Rui snorted, immediately took out his small notebook, and wrote down another note.

"Xiao Jiu, look, this book of mine is full of your faults. It is full, when and what day, what crimes you committed, it is too difficult to write, the crime is unforgivable, no, I have to tell the truth to the father." Xiao Rui held up his small notebook.

Xiao Yan sighed, and could only beg for mercy repeatedly, and decided that after returning home, he must punish Xiao Qirui, the protagonist of his novel, to death!

As the servants and eunuchs sang to go to court, all civil and military officials entered the court.

When Emperor Xia entered the palace, Hai Dafu sang "Play early if there is something to do, and leave the court if there is nothing to do", and Lu Yuanzheng, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, was the first to appear.

"Your Majesty, the general examination and palace examination have ended, and this imperial examination has been successfully completed. According to the past practice, His Highness is also invited to appoint the position of the top three Jinshi to show the greatness of the emperor's grace." Lu Yuanzheng said.

Emperor Xia nodded. According to the past practice, the number one scholar will be hand-picked as the editor of the sixth rank, and the second place and Tanhua will be awarded the editor of the seventh rank. They are not comparable to second-class or third-class Jinshi.

As for the second-class and third-class Jinshi, the official department will select according to the vacancies of officials, and most of them will enter the ministry to serve as the principal, or they will be awarded to the county magistrates from the seventh rank, and most of the counties they go to are middle and lower counties.

"What Aiqing said is reasonable!" Emperor Xia said with a smile, "Then I will appoint you..."

Just when Emperor Xia was about to speak, Xiao Jing suddenly stepped out.

"Your Majesty, I have something to play!" Xiao Jing said.

Emperor Xia was not angry when his words were interrupted, but asked with a smile: "What does King Jing want to play?"

Xiao Jingdao: "Your Majesty, my minister was appointed as the supervisor of this examination. Just after the examination results were released, many candidates wrote to expose the fraud in this examination. I dare not hide it. After secretly investigating , found that the imperial examination fraud case is serious, and the officials involved are high-ranking and powerful, and my ministers dare not take the initiative, I implore Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly!"

"What?"

The civil and military officials were in an uproar instantly, and they looked at each other with horror.

How long has there been no imperial examination fraud in the Great Xia Kingdom? The last time seemed to be twelve years ago. In the imperial examination fraud case, His Majesty Longyan was furious, and directly executed the chief examiner who participated in the fraud case. It was also the first time in the history of Great Xia that the chief examiner was executed for a fraud case.

Chu Wang Xiao Yiheng's complexion changed drastically, and Zhou Mingwen, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, became even more furious, and immediately came out and shouted: "Your Majesty, don't listen to King Jing's false accusations! I am the chief examiner, and I will do my best. , Absolutely no fraud case ever happened! Jing Wanggui is a prince, and without any evidence, he casually framed this official, and this official is deeply saddened, and I beg Your Majesty to return this official's innocence!"

Xiao Yiheng also quickly came out, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou has done his duty for this imperial examination, worked hard, worked hard, and devoted himself to everything big and small. The three assistant examiners are also meticulous and dare not slack off at all. How can you trust a few candidates who failed the exam Kuangyan, just casually slandering the case of fraud on this golden palace and in the early court? King Jing, do you have evidence?"

Xiao Jing was not afraid of Xiao Yiheng's reprimand, but said with a smile: "As the King of Chu said, if I have no evidence, how dare I slander at will in this golden palace?"

After finishing speaking, Xiao Jing turned to Emperor Xia and reported again: "Father, among the candidates in this exam, there are six candidates from the capital. Why can I be a high school Gongshi this time?"

Zhou Mingwen said angrily: "Joke! His Royal Highness King Jing, the candidates who participated in the examination are all Juren, and their own knowledge is not low. What you say is shallow and ignorant. You must have listened to the rumors. Many candidates who failed the examination were disappointed. Resentment, so framing the candidates on the list, this kind of thing often happens after each exam, His Royal Highness King Jing is young, so it is understandable that he didn't know. In addition, cheating in the exam is about evidence, not just words! "

Xiao Yiheng also sarcastically said: "King Jing, the general examination depends not only on knowledge, but also on luck. The examination questions come from the Four Books and Five Classics. Candidates have been practicing strategy questions for ten years. If they happen to have done similar examination questions, they will With experience, the chances of being on the list are naturally high. On the contrary, why do many famous talents fail the list? It’s not that they don’t have talent, but because of bad luck. We can’t regard improbable things as cheating!”

Speaking of this, Xiao Yiheng bowed his hands to His Majesty, and said: "Your Majesty, King Jing has no basis. He listened to rumors and slandered the existence of fraud in the imperial examination. If the remarks of the early court were spread, it would definitely cause an uproar. Those candidates who failed the exam were already depressed. Out of control, once you hear the rumors, you must believe them to be true, then the rumors will spread everywhere and it will be difficult to control, wouldn't it be heartbreaking for a good imperial examination event to be insulted by the rumors?"

Emperor Xia nodded and said: "What you said is true! King Jing, do you have anything else to say?"

Before Xiao Jing spoke, Jin Wang Xiao Lie went out to fight.

Xiao Rui's eyes lit up in the corner, he gave Xiao Lie a big treasure, it was Dragon Slaying Saber, Xiao Lie would be such a coward if he couldn't push down the tower this time.

Only Xiao Lie came out, cupped his hands in respect and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to play, and it's also about this imperial examination!"

"Oh? Could it be that you also heard something?" Emperor Xia asked.

Xiao Lie said: "Your Majesty, I have no intention of getting a copy of the question book, please have a look at it!"

With that said, Xiao Lie took out a question book from his sleeve and raised his hands.

Hai Dafu immediately went down and presented the title book to Emperor Xia.

Emperor Xia held the question book and did not read it, but asked, "What is this? Where did it come from?"

Xiao Lie raised his head and glanced at Xiao Yiheng and Zhou Mingwen. The two of them still looked rebellious, still kept in the dark, completely unaware of their current situation. They both thought that King Jing and themselves were making trouble for no reason, just making things difficult. Let's see how you lose your reputation this time!

His eyes swept over Xiao Jing, and after the two of them made eye contact, Xiao Lie said solemnly: "This is the two days before the test, this minister spent a thousand taels, from the young man next to the son of Lord Zhou, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites. At first, Erchen didn't care about it, so he put the exam question aside. Yesterday, Erchen chatted with King Jing, and after talking about the imperial examination fraud case, he suddenly thought of this exam question, so he quickly checked and found that he would try The test questions really came from it!"

"Impossible! How is it possible!" Zhou Mingwen was furious. He actually yelled directly at the Golden Palace. It was not his fault that he was emotional, because now he was being pointed at, and he was even punished to death, accusing him of being the mastermind of the fraud.

Just now, he had always thought that King Jing and King Jin deliberately made things difficult and talked so much. The purpose was to accuse him of making mistakes in being the chief examiner, to cause trouble for himself, and to weaken his merits, but now it seems that it is not so simple, it is endless Under the killer ah.

Xiao Yiheng also raised his eyebrows angrily, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou is emotional, please forgive me, after all, no one can control their emotions when faced with such slander!"

"Your Majesty, I think that the king of Chu is right. Now that the test is over, is it not convincing to come up with this topic? Because it may be forged later!" Feng Gongxian, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites The examiner also had to come forward to defend at this time.

"That's right, Your Majesty! Things like test books cannot be used as evidence!"

"Your Majesty, please be enlightened!"

 ….

Many officials who supported the king of Chu immediately began to speak.

Xia Huang nodded, and then opened the question book. Seeing this, Xia Huang's expression changed.

And the next scene made everyone's heart skip a beat.

His Majesty actually threw the title book out, threw it at Zhou Mingwen's feet, and said coldly, "Zhou Aiqing, you might as well take a look at this title! Does it seem familiar!"