The Resurrection of the South Seas of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 607 Imperial Examination (for Subscription)

On the second day, the sky brightened!

The urgently printed special issue of "Da Ming Daily" was released.

The newspapers were delivered to various newsstands in Nanjing City, and newsboys carried newspapers on their backs and walked around Nanjing City to sell them.

"Sell the newspaper, sell the newspaper!"

"His Royal Highness Jian Guo is enthroned and proclaimed emperor, and the reign title is restored!"

"Your Majesty issued nine imperial edicts in succession after ascending the throne, the content of which is related to the situation in the world. See the newspaper for details!"

"Your Majesty announced the abolition of the three salaries when he ascended the throne, and the flourishing age will flourish, and there will never be any additional taxes, benefiting the people of the world!"

"King Yanping, the surname of the country, begged for the bones, and the court behind him is secret."

"The latest evolution of the battle in Guanzhong, Wu Sangui's victory over Obai, the shame of Xuetong Pass!"

"..."

One after another explosive news almost ignited the entire city of Nanjing.

In the streets and alleys, countless people spontaneously gathered together to read newspapers.

Teahouses and restaurants are almost full!
All the storytellers temporarily put down their main business and read newspapers to the guests.

As Zhu Hongyu's imperial decree was exposed, it caused an uproar.

"Great, the three rates have finally been abolished!"

"Your Majesty is holy, it is the work of a benevolent monarch who will never add gifts in a prosperous age!"

"Excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes are abolished, and we poor people can breathe a sigh of relief!"

"..."

Many people are admiring Zhu Hongyu's edicts.

But if there is praise, there will be dissatisfaction.

As for Zhu Hongyu's policies such as the sharing of the household into the mu, the gentry's errands and food, and even the abolition of low status, the increase of business tax and other policies touched the interests of the vested interests.

Many people expressed their opposition!
But it didn't work!

Zhu Hongyu's imperial decree has already come down, and their opposition cannot change the established facts at all.

As for secretly adding chaos to Zhu Hongyu's policy, making it impossible to carry out the policy...

To be honest, they dare not!

The precedents of those who were dismissed from office and never employed, those who were deprived of the imperial examination qualifications, and the nine clans were not allowed to take the imperial examination are set before us!

Who dares to provoke?

Zhu Hongyu is different from his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang in that he doesn't like killing people.

However, he likes to deprive people of their imperial qualifications!

Or the kind that frequently deprives the whole family of several generations of imperial examination qualifications.

This is even more terrible!

Who can not be afraid that the imperial examinations are not allowed for several generations of the Nine Nationalities?
Many people are not afraid of death for the benefit, because, even if he dies, his family can still benefit.

But Zhu Hongyu cut off their family's ascending channel directly...

Just to die for!
It's better to like killing people like Zhu Yuanzhang!

Zhu Hongyu's decree was continuously implemented.

The impact of these decrees is also constantly brewing and fermenting in the local area.

……

Unlike other people who paid attention to Ming Dynasty's policy of governing the country, Lu Wenzhao and Cao Yun focused all their attention on the imperial examination.

In the past few days, the two of them have hardly left the gate, and they have not stepped out of the second gate, and are wholeheartedly preparing for the next imperial examination.

Because they know that this imperial examination is their chance to change their destiny!
Even if it was the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Da Ming, the two of them refrained from watching the excitement, but were reviewing the content of the imperial examination in the room.

Three days after the enthronement ceremony, it was the day when the imperial examination was held!
On the day of the imperial examination, the two got up before dawn.

After washing and tidying himself up, he changed into clean clothes, took the pen, ink, paper and inkstone needed for the imperial examination, and walked out of the room with a book basket, ready to have breakfast and set off.

The reason why it is so early is because the requirements of the imperial examination are very strict.

Everyone who enters the examination room must go through a rigorous body search to prevent cheating.

Due to the large number of references, it is necessary to queue up in advance in order to complete the body search as soon as possible and enter the examination room for the examination.

In order not to be at the end of the queue, if something unexpected happens and the time to enter the examination room is missed, then everything will be over.

When the two walked out of the room, they saw the waiter cleaning the table.

When Xiao Er saw Cao Lu and the two, he came up to greet them very warmly.

"You two are up? What do you want to eat today?"

After listening to the words of the old shopkeeper, Xiao Er has already begun to show affection to the two of them.

Lu Wenzhao spoke.

"It's still the same!"

"Steamed buns, hot water, pickles!"

After finishing speaking, the two found a seat in a corner and sat down.

Xiao Er quickly went to prepare food for the two of them.

The two of them didn't have to wait long, and Xiao Er brought up the food.

The rich aroma hit the nostrils, making the two people's eyes brighten.

Seeing Xiaoer bring up Liangwan duck blood vermicelli soup, two drawers of steamed buns, and two eggs from the tray, brought them to the two of them, and said.

"Two gentlemen take it easy!"

Cao Yun spoke.

"That's not what we want!"

Xiao Er nodded and said.

"You two gentlemen, you are welcome, this is a gift from my shopkeeper!"

"The shopkeeper said that today he invited the two lords to dinner in order to win the favor of the two lords."

"If the two of you can go to high school, you can take care of my family's business in the future!"

Hearing this, Lu Wenzhao clasped his fist slightly and said.

"In that case, it's a good word to the shopkeeper!"

Cao Yun also clasped his fists and said.

"Please thank the shopkeeper for both of us!"

"..."

……

After breakfast at the inn, it was still very early.

The sun still couldn't come out, and the two started to rush towards the big school field in Nanjing.

According to the arrangement of the imperial court, the Dajiaochang will be the examination room for them to participate in the imperial examination.

Along the way, it can be seen that scholars in twos and threes are also rushing towards the Daxiaochang.

Either in twos or threes, or alone.

Some people are even taking advantage of this rush time to silently recite the Four Books and Five Classics, making their last effort.

The imperial examination is a single-plank bridge!
Countless people are vying to cross this single-plank bridge.

Some people can't bear hardships, can't bear tiredness, and lie flat halfway.

But there are also many people who work hard for it!
By the time Lu and Cao arrived at the university grounds and started queuing up, the sky had begun to gradually brighten.

The sun jumped out of the horizon little by little, and the golden sunlight illuminated the world in a golden color, which was extremely beautiful.

Feeling the sun shining on his face, Lu Wenzhao took a deep breath and made up his mind that he must pass the imperial examination this time.

This time it was Zhu Hongyu's imperial guard who was responsible for the security of the imperial examination room. A soldier of the imperial guard in armor stood at the gate of the school and was in charge of inspection.

They scanned the crowd with icy eyes, and many people felt cold from the bottom of their hearts.

Some people with a guilty conscience have started to sweat coldly on their faces and backs!
But Lu and Cao were not guilty. They successfully underwent the body search and then entered the examination room.

They went to their own seats and sat down, closed their eyes and meditated, preparing for the exam!

Wait until nine o'clock in the morning, with a bell!
After all the referees were searched and checked, the Dajiao field was locked and the imperial examination began.

(End of this chapter)