Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

"I see you, Your Majesty."

In the Fengxian Hall, Song Lian saluted Zhu Yuanzhang respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand: "Get up, Song Lian, we asked you to come here just to ask about the release of the rankings. Nothing unexpected happened, right?"

As an emperor, it is normal for him to be concerned about the results of his first imperial examination.

Song Lian's expression paused slightly, but he was still calm.

After all, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang had already known about this matter.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the veteran minister has something to report this time!"

Song Lian knelt down directly towards Zhu Yuanzhang: "Old minister, I have betrayed the divine grace. Please punish me."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised.

"Song Lian, if you get up and speak, we will forgive you."

Lao Zhu immediately pulled Song Lian up and apologized directly.

After all, he was his minister, and Lao Zhu also attached great importance to this imperial examination, so he was very sure that Song Lian did not engage in malpractice for personal gain during the whole process.

This is why I am now so decisive in forgiving my sins.

"Thank you, Sir, Your Majesty!"

Song Lian stood up slowly and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, this time the ranking was released, the veterans selected scholars, which was biased. As a result, among the 218 scholars on the ranking, 207 were from the south. Son, there are only eleven scholars from the north.”

"My old minister is guilty, your Majesty, please punish me!"

Don't wait for Zhu Yuanzhang to tell you something, take the initiative to admit your mistakes.

This is the only way to get along with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Of course, the outcome depends on the nature of the crime.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned immediately, remembering what he had just heard about what Su Jing said in the Zigong Hall.

It does mention things about the scholars from the north and the south.

"Is this what Su Jing told you before?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Song Lian and asked.

He didn't ask Song Lian why he was like this, nor did he ask if he really favored the southern scholars.

Just because Lao Zhu knew that Song Lian didn't have the courage.

The reason for this is probably that, as Su Jing said, the academic style is prevalent in the south and the level is higher than that in the north.

"Reporting to your majesty, thanks to Uncle Ren Yuan's words of help, otherwise if the rebellion of the northern scholars was aroused, I would die without mercy."

Song Lian was quite sincere and knelt down again.

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a moment and said calmly: "We know about this, and we won't do it again."

Hearing this, Song Lian immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

With Zhu Yuanzhang's words, it means that this mistake has just passed away and will not be held accountable.

"Su Jingke told you how to resolve this matter?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

Song Lian immediately said: "The old minister also asked Uncle Ren Yuan this question. Uncle Ren Yuan said that the matter was too simple and insignificant."

If there is a problem, solve it.

Song Lian was not a pure nerd, so he still knew how to ask.

It's just that Su Jing Xiaoxiao didn't tell him at that time, and Song Lian could only tell the truth now.

"This Su Jing is so..."

Lao Zhu couldn't hold it back for a while and wanted to scold Su Jing, but when he saw Song Lian here, he held it back.

"Okay, you go down and inform those students who are on the list to take the palace examination in three days."

Zhu Yuanzhang flicked his sleeves and let Song Lian go.

"Old minister, please retire."

Song Lian immediately retreated slowly.

As soon as Song Lian left, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed and he scolded angrily: "Well, Su Jing, are you deliberately trying to get along with us, right?"

Lao Zhu was convinced that with Su Jing's IQ, he would have expected such a question and answer between himself and Song Lian.

Therefore, he deliberately did not tell Song Lian, that is, he deliberately did not tell himself.

Thinking of this, Lao Zhu got a little angry.

"Chongba, why did Mr. Su recruit you again?"

Queen Ma walked over with a smile on her face. The smile on her face showed that she was in a very good mood.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately told Queen Ma what had just happened.

"Mr. Su really sees things through. We really need to take this matter seriously. Otherwise, if the scholars in the north fail to succeed year after year, I'm afraid there will be trouble."

Queen Ma nodded with great approval.

Although she is a female, her knowledge and vision are not low at all.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "Sister, don't just praise Su Jing, but talk about him. This guy obviously did it on purpose. He just wants us to ask him personally!"

Lao Zhu was getting angrier as he thought about it, while Queen Ma beside him chuckled softly.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

Zhu Yuanzhang felt even more uncomfortable. He didn't expect that his wife would also laugh at him.

Empress Ma immediately said: "Mr. Su is right. This matter is too simple. Why should Mr. Su take action?"

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately became interested and asked: "Sister, do you know what to do?"

Empress Ma said calmly: "This is not simple. We just need to separate the examinations for the northern and southern scholars. Anyway, it is far away for the northern scholars to come all the way to the capital to prepare for the examination. It is better to find a place in the north for them and open a special imperial examination room for them." "

"Firstly, it is convenient to rush for the exam, and secondly, it is separated from the north and the south, which can ensure a balanced number of admissions. The northern scholars will definitely be grateful when the time comes, killing three birds with one stone."

Queen Ma still had a lot of ideas. When she said this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately became excited.

"Sister, you are really our military advisor! This method is so good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely excited, because according to Queen Ma's idea, it was very perfect.

All aspects can be coordinated, and it can also facilitate the majority of scholars to take the imperial examination.

It can be said that it not only alleviated the possibility of potential rebellion among northern scholars, but also greatly benefited scholars all over the world.

Empress Ma said calmly: "Isn't this an obvious way? Mr. Su just thinks this matter is too simple, so he didn't say it."

To say that Su Jing really knew the plan to separate the north and the south, after all, it was clearly written in the history books.

To put it this way, Queen Ma at this time has a clear mind and is very creative.

"Sister, wait a minute. Let's make a simple plan first and let the people in the Hanlin Academy think carefully about what to do about this matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a vigorous and resolute person, so he started recording immediately.

A good memory is not as good as a bad writing, and Lao Zhu is a model.

Queen Ma stood aside with a smile, quietly waiting for Lao Zhu to finish writing.

"By the way, sister, why are you here today? You are quite happy. Why is this?"

After Zhu Yuanzhang had dealt with his own affairs, he turned to Queen Ma and asked.

Empress Ma smiled and said, "It's news from Ping'er that Mr. Su has officially accepted him as his student."

Empress Ma shouldn't be too happy about Zhu Ming being accepted as Su Jing's disciple.

"Oh, sooner or later."

Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction was mediocre. In his opinion, it was a matter of course for Su Jing to accept Zhu Xi.

After all, it has been taught so many times before.

Empress Ma continued: "As for Chongba, do you know that the matter between Mr. Su and that Zhiyi has been settled." If the person in the Ming Dynasty was most concerned about Su Jing's marriage, it was definitely Empress Ma.

Although others didn't know about Su Jing and Zhiyi's revealed feelings, Zhu Chong could feel it.

He told Queen Ma what he saw and felt. Someone like Queen Ma, who had experienced it, naturally understood it immediately.

"Really?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was also quite surprised.

If Su Jing and Zhiyi could succeed, he would be very happy to see it happen.

"Nine times out of ten."

Empress Ma smiled and said, "Just wait, Chongba. This thing will definitely happen in the end."

Zhu Yuanzhang still trusted Empress Ma, and nodded and said: "If this is the case, it will naturally be the best. In a few years, troops will be sent to the southwest, and Su Jing will be able to come in handy."

Queen Ma rolled her eyes at Lao Zhu and said, "Can you think of something better? Mr. Su's marriage has been resolved. This is a good thing in itself."

"Yes, sister, you said we were wrong."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately admitted his mistake without any hesitation.

Then Lao Zhu changed his subject and said: "But recently, there are many officials who have great opinions on Su Jing!"

"what happened?"

It was about Su Jing, and Queen Ma immediately stood up nervously.

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "The matter is not that big. It was just that Su Jing and the boss went out on inspection for three months and punished five prefects and hundreds of officials."

"Su Jing is so pushy, naturally some people can't stand it."

Su Jing and Zhu Biao's inspection did not die out just because the inspection ended, but instead gradually accumulated.

However, these local officials who were punished were all caught with evidence, and it was difficult to reverse the case.

This dissent against Su Jing was only circulated among officials and was not directly presented to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"What does this mean? How dare they have opinions?"

Queen Ma's face immediately turned serious and she was quite annoyed.

Empress Ma also knew quite clearly what happened between Su Jing and Zhu Biao.

What Su Jing did was to clean up the moths for the Ming Dynasty, which was definitely a great achievement.

Empress Ma was really angry that all the civil and military officials dared to have opinions.

Zhu Yuanzhang comforted him: "Sister, they only dare to complain. They feel that Su Jing threatens their status, and they are just worried. Give them ten courages, and they will not dare to really slander Su Jing."

Although Lao Zhu always likes to scold Su Jing, he can only scold him.

If the civil and military officials wanted to target Su Jing out of thin air, Lao Zhu would never let him go lightly.

Even for the Huaixi Xungui Group, the thunder is louder than the raindrops.

Zhu Liangzu's previous warning to Su Jing was just a warning. No one would dare to act like a standout.

"That's pretty much it."

Queen Ma looked more relaxed.

……

In Uncle Renyuan's Mansion, Su Jing was on full display at home.

After all the various studios were ready, the tools were quickly purchased.

In this Ming Dynasty without the Internet, if you want to kill time, you still have to rely on inventions and creations.

The enjoyment of eating, drinking and having fun was too stimulating for Su Jing.

For five consecutive days, Su Jing finally finished the bicycle frame in the carpentry studio.

The mortise and tenon structure is still very difficult for Su Jing, but fortunately, Daming's wood reserves are very abundant, and there are quite a lot of large wood.

So Su Jing can carve the bicycle frame directly from the big wood, which is nothing more than a little more effort.

Looking at the car frame in front of her, Su Jing was very satisfied.

This wood is very strong and can bear loads. The next step is to soak it in tung oil and give its surface anti-corrosion treatment.

After all, it is made of wood, and if you want it not to rot, these necessary steps are indispensable.

"Master, there is Mr. Xie here to ask for an audience."

Butler Li's voice sounded.

Su Jing walked out of the room after hearing this, nodded and said: "I understand, let him wait in the living room."

Now that Xie Chunfang is here, Su Jing can still see her.

After simply changing her clothes, Su Jing came to the living room.

"Brother Su, Xie came here specifically to say goodbye."

Xie Chunfang took the little book boy and cupped her hands towards Su Jing.

Su Jing was stunned and a little surprised: "Master Xie is leaving so soon?"

"Now that the palace examination is over and the imperial examination is over, I naturally want to go back."

Xie Chunfang replied.

He didn't leave when the rankings were released, purely because he wanted to see who the top pick and second overall pick were, so he waited until now.

Su Jing immediately said: "Has the palace examination ended yet?"

"Brother Su, doesn't he know the results that came out yesterday?"

Xie Chunfang asked curiously.

Su Jing shook her head and said: "I really don't know. I have been busy with my own affairs at home these past few days and have not cared about the imperial examination."

Hearing Su Jing say this, Xie Chunfang really felt the gap between people.

Scholars all over the world are thinking about the imperial examination, and Su Jing even encouraged the candidates on the day when the results were released.

As a result, looking at it now, Su Jing actually didn't care about the imperial examination at all.

"Brother Su is so interested. There is something I want to tell Brother Su."

Xie Chunfang said to Su Jing: "What Brother Su said to the court five days ago has now come true. Your Majesty has given preferential treatment to the candidates who failed this time, allowing them to continue preparing for the exam in the capital, providing accommodation and Food.”

Xie Chunfang originally thought that Su Jing should know, but now that she heard that Su Jing didn't even know that the palace examination was over, she specifically said so.

Su Jing nodded: "Thank you very much, sir. I wish you a safe journey. See you next time for the imperial examination."

Su Jing was not surprised at all by Zhu Yuanzhang's operation.

Even though these candidates failed, they fell at the last step.

These people are already top students selected from various places. Last year in Ming Dynasty was a bumper harvest year, so this little money can still afford it.

The Ming Dynasty's preferential treatment of scholars began with Zhu Yuanzhang.

"According to Brother Su's auspicious words, when he comes to the capital next year, Brother Su and Miss Zhiyi's children will probably be born."

Xie Chunfang said with a smile.

The imperial examination, especially the major examination in Beijing, is not held once a year, but usually once every three years.

Firstly, holding a major exam consumes a lot of manpower and material resources and cannot be afforded once a year. Secondly, it allows students from other places to better prepare.

Otherwise, once a year, time is wasted on the road.

Su Jing smiled: "Maybe, Mr. Xie, please go slowly."

Su Jing didn't insist on developing things quickly between herself and Zhiyi, she just let everything take its course.

Xie Chunfang left Uncle Renyuan's Mansion and embarked on the road home.

Su Jing continued to develop bicycles and fell in love with Zhiyi.

Days like this are quite pleasant. (End of chapter)