Fantasy: Starting out as a gigolo, born a Confucian sage

Speaking of this, Lu Yuansheng picked up the test paper on his desk, "Look, he got all the answers right!"

"He is proficient in everything from rituals, music, books, and mathematics. He is even more impressive in poetry and songs. He can write good articles that bring out the strange phenomena of heaven and earth!"

"This is a seed of learning..."

Everyone looked at the test paper of posting scriptures in Lu Yuansheng's hand, and they were all surprised.

They all came from the imperial examination, so they naturally knew how difficult the posting scriptures part was.

And they heard some rumors that the court intended to overturn the previous incident.

So this time the questions were even more obscure, even the ancient texts and classics that had not been tested for a long time were brought in.

He actually got it right?

"Whose family cultivated this monster..." Zhang Zhushi muttered to himself, but an official next to him slapped the table.

"It's him!"

"What's wrong?" With such a big motivation, everyone looked at this official.

This person smiled bitterly, then returned to his seat and drew a test paper and placed it in front of everyone.

"I just got a policy paper, which is also... How should I put it? You will know after you take a look."

Lu Yuansheng took the test paper, his eyes quickly swept through it, and his face became very exciting, as if he had overturned a five-color plate.

Qingmiao Law, Baojia Law, Yitiaobian Law, Ding Ru Mu, Huo Hao Gui Gong, Tu Gui Liu...

In terms of writing style, it is indeed not as good as his performance in poetry and songs.

After all, although the policy papers of this era are not eight-part essays, they also have many format and rhythm requirements.

This article can only be regarded as barely up to the standard. The problem is that the policy paper does not focus on words, but more on practical arguments.

The content...

"If this thing is handed in, I guess half of the officials in the court will want to chop him to death."

Lu Yuansheng was stunned for a long time, smiled bitterly, and handed the test paper to other examiners around him for circulation.

After everyone read it, their expressions were dull. Even the prime minister of the dynasty would not dare to be so bold, right?

Pushing down one by one, how many people's interests will be affected?

For example, the change of the chieftains to the official system, the change of the border chieftains to the official system...

The border chieftains were originally tribal chieftains, the tribe was their private property, and the position of the chieftain was hereditary.

But once they were changed to the official system appointed by the court, it meant the loss of the princes' status of the country within the country.

Whoever dared to promote the change of the chieftains to the official system, those chieftains would dare to kill him!

Another example is the return of fire consumption to the public... Fire consumption refers to the fact that in the process of collecting taxes in the local area, an additional 20% can be collected as losses.

For example, the impurity loss of silver ingots, or the loss of sparrows and mice in the process of grain transportation and storage.

It is conceivable that many officials have pocketed money in the process. Once the fire consumption is returned to the public, then...

There is also the land tax, which will win the hatred of all landlords.

"Even Xie Mazi, who promoted that matter back then, would not dare to be so drastic, right?"

An official couldn't help but think of the shadow that had shrouded everyone for several years before, and everyone shuddered.

Even Zhang Zhushi swallowed his saliva and his eyes fell on Lu Yuansheng.

"Lord Lu, this matter... I'm afraid it's a bit troublesome. The most important thing is, what does the higher-ups mean?"

Zhang Zhushi pointed to the sky. Is the emperor going to be conservative or reform?

If he wants to be conservative, then this person's test paper can be thrown into a bamboo basket now, or even burned to ashes.

But if the higher-ups want to reform, there is no doubt that this is an excellent benchmark!

"I can't make up my mind about this matter!" Lu Yuansheng felt a lot of pressure. He was just a small official.

How could he encounter such a difficult matter?

"But Lord Pei Mao, the left chancellor of the Shangshu, happens to be in Dingzhou. Why not ask him to come over in person?"

...

"I heard that this time in the Weijun Imperial Examination Hall, there was a strange phenomenon of white and red sun penetrating the sky and earth!"

"I don't know what kind of monster has appeared. Even the examiners can't believe it."

Pei Zian has been busy these two days, helping Shen Wuming to inquire about gossip.

Such a strange phenomenon appeared in the sky above the Weijun Imperial Examination Hall. Those who know the matter know that this is a great article.

Pei Zian ran to the Marquis' Mansion as soon as possible to comfort Shen Wuming.

"Big brother, don't be too discouraged. It's just bad luck to meet such a monster."

"But no matter how monster it is, it only occupies one quota. I heard from grandpa that your grades are good..."

Pei Zian also went to Pei Mao to ask.

As the left chancellor of the Shangshu, Pei Mao would naturally not break the law or commit fraud for personal gain, but it would not be a problem to reveal a little gossip.

Shen Wuming smiled faintly, "It's okay, I'm mentally prepared..."

There are still too many monsters in this world. They can actually cause strange phenomena in the world. What is it?

Before, he sighed when he saw the development of various schools of thought in this world.

Now that he is in it, his experience is more profound... Although the questions in the first subject are not difficult, they cover a lot.

Even if he had a supernatural comprehension, he still had some difficulty dealing with the policy paper. Unexpectedly...

"The list will be announced tomorrow. I'll go with you then." Pei Zian saw that he seemed to be in a bad mood and pulled his sleeve.

Then he took out a bunch of snacks from his sleeve pocket, "I'll give you some to try. You'll be happy if you eat something sweet..."

"Okay!" Shen Wuming was not unhappy, but just sighed.

I didn't expect that I would run into such a beast. Don't let him know who he is, or I'll kill him.

"By the way, if you really don't do well in the exam, I'll tell my third uncle to put you on the list."

Pei Zian groaned.

"Third uncle?" Shen Wuming didn't know who his third uncle was. He only had contact with his fourth uncle Pei Yuan.

"My third uncle is the chief priest of Taixue, second only to the master of Taixue, and is responsible for the autumn examination grading of the entire four states of Hebei!"

Shen Wuming knew that the Zhongshan Pei family was extremely powerful, but he never expected it to be so wild.

Minister Zuo Cheng, Governor of Qinzhou, and General Zuo Longwu are here to hold a grand ceremony for Taixue!

"How many people in your family are officials?" Shen Wuming couldn't help but ask.

"That's a lot. As long as you are an adult man, you can either join the army or politics." Pei Zian chuckled.

She counted on her fingers, adding up the bits and pieces, there were more than twenty officials of fifth rank or above in the Pei family.

Not including various in-laws, disciples, old officials...

Speaking of which, Chu Pingshan, General Guangwu, was also recommended by Pei Mao, so he had a close relationship with him.

There are countless people in the Zhongshan Pei family who have this kind of relationship.

And this is just the top level in Dingzhou, which is still a step behind the four major players.

"Sure enough, clan politics kills people." Shen Wuming sighed with emotion.

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Separated by a wall, Song Nanzhu was staying in Chu Youyi's boudoir, talking about some secret boudoir language.

His eyes fell on the figures, one large and one small, in the courtyard, but Song Nanzhu was thoughtful, and then looked at Chu Youyi.

"Youyi, there are so many women around Wuming, don't you have any...no opinions?"