Wangfu little dumb wife

Chapter 765 Backtracking (2 more)
Zhao Xi hadn't mentioned the exam questions to anyone beforehand, even the close servant Sanbao didn't know about it.

However, Song Yuanbao and Xu Dengke discussed it in private.

Because the things about Amuer were so big during those days, the common people followed suit, and they didn’t even see what Amuer looked like, so they went outside the gate of Su’s house every day clamoring for Lin Xiaoyue to hand over the child, and some even threatened , if she doesn't pay, the Su Mansion will be set on fire.

One day Song Yuanbao met Xu Dengke reading a book in the pavilion in the garden, and mentioned this by the way. Xu Dengke said that the reason for all this was not the ignorance of the people, but the failure of the imperial court to handle the integration of the cultures of the two countries. However, if the people of Chu State knew and respected the Jiuli culture enough, such a thing would not have happened.

Song Yuanbao thought so too.

Unexpectedly, the prince actually used this as an exam question, as if he had let the two of them cheat in advance.

But in this way, he and Xu Dengke are competing on the same level. If he wants to win the champion crown, he must find a way to make the prince and the people more acceptable.

Thinking of this, Song Yuanbao put down his pen and didn't rush to draft, but deliberated in his head, trying his best to find a plan that was both effective and able to overwhelm Xu Dengke.

His speed of answering the questions this time was much slower than the test time, and it took half an hour just to think about the plan.

The other candidates had already started drafting, but he was still frowning in thought.

Seeing this, Zhao Xi picked up the teacup on the sandalwood table and took a sip.

Eunuch Sanbao watched, anxious for Song Yuanbao, approached Zhao Xi and whispered: "Your Highness, Young Master Song..."

"It's okay, the papers will be handed in at dusk, it's still early." Zhao Xi's tone could not hear any disturbance.

Eunuch Sanbao breathed a sigh of relief.

The master below keeps saying that he wants to be the number one scholar and marry a wife. If he stumbles on this question, he will be designated as a joke by everyone at that time. But since His Highness is so calm, he must be sure that Young Master Song can answer. Come up with a question, so he doesn't have to be nervous anymore.

Zhao Xi sat for a while, then stood up and went down to inspect, and found that most of the candidates were still making drafts.

The core of today's question is nothing more than to think of a way to make the people of Chu country accept the Jiuli people as soon as possible.

The three hundred examinees in the Hall of Preserving Harmony were selected from thousands of people in the general examination. Naturally, they are not mediocre. The answers given by some people are quite reliable, but they are not comprehensive enough, and the pattern is not good enough. .

A few of the answers were too extreme. For example, the one Zhao Xi watched, he thought that the Jiuli culture was too backward, and he should get rid of the old customs and follow the Chu culture.

Zhao Xi turned around and walked around to Xu Dengke's position in the front row. Xu Dengke's handwriting was very correct, and the answers he gave were quite in-depth, such as the abolition of slavery for the Jiuli people, and for example, the imperial court should respond to the surnames of the Jiuli people. Make adjustments with clothing and change the native place of Jiuli people.

Looking at Song Yuanbao again, he had already started to write. Zhao Xi glanced at it. Song Yuanbao's current answer was quite similar to Xu Dengke's.

He looked at the two of them, presumably they had discussed this issue in private.

So now it depends on the final answer of the two of them, who is better.

Returning to the Nine Dragons throne, Zhao Xi had a rare look of joy on his face.

Eunuch Sanbao knew him best, and at a glance, he could tell that His Highness was pleased that the imperial court would soon have a batch of more talents.

For this palace examination, Zhao Xi was the chief examiner, and Song Wei and others became the deputy chief examiners. They would occasionally come in to make inspections.

When Song Wei came in, Zhao Xi asked Father-in-law Sanbao to invite him over.

Because of the silence in the examination room, Father-in-law Sanbao kept his voice very low.

Song Wei came to Zhao Xi, bowed and saluted.

Zhao Xi asked him, "Song Shaoqing thinks who will be the number one scholar this year?"

Song Wei smiled: "Your Highness's question is really hard for me."

Zhao Xi said again: "During the examination, Song Hao failed to win the award. Do you think he can counterattack in the palace examination?"

Song Wei said humbly: "This year's exam questions cover a wide range. Yuanbao is young, so it is inevitable that there are some things that have not been considered carefully. I am afraid..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhao Xi, "Song Shaoqing discussed the issue of the Jiuli tribe with them in private?"

As soon as Song Wei heard it, he knew that the prince suspected what he had said to Xu Dengke and Song Yuanbao in advance.

In fact, the crown prince would ask this question, completely out of his expectation, but, "A few days ago, I did mention it a little bit because of Amul's matter."

Indeed, it was only mentioned briefly. At that time, I didn't think deeply about it, let alone come up with any effective plan immediately.

However, the crown prince has always disagreed with Emperor Guangxi on the issue of cultural integration between the two countries. Song Wei knew about it, but he didn't mention it to anyone.

Seeing that he answered honestly, Zhao Xi nodded, "Go down."

"My minister retire."

Song Wei inspected the candidates and walked out of the Hall of Preservation and Harmony slowly.

Eunuch Sanbao's mind was spinning quickly, and he asked Zhao Xi in a low voice, "Your Highness is suspicious, Master Song has greeted those two in advance?"

"It's just a chat after dinner." Zhao Xi sat upright, with no anger in his eyes, "I haven't told anyone about the question I'm going to ask."

Song Yuanbao and Xu Dengke were lucky this time.

However, what Song Wei said is correct. Today's exam questions cover a wide range. Even if all candidates know the exam content in advance, they may not be able to give comprehensive and thoughtful answers. Farther away, the pattern is bigger.

……

The palace examination was not handed in until dusk.

Putting down the pen, all candidates left the Palace of Preserving Harmony in order.

As soon as they smelled the fresh air outside, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked each other about the situation.

Song Yuanbao squeezed out of the crowd and looked around immediately to see if Ye Ling had arrived, but after looking for a long time, he didn't see Ye's carriage.

Seeing this, Xu Dengke, who came out from behind, smiled lightly and said, "In a full month, you will be married. There is no reason to meet again. She won't come."

Song Yuanbao was a little embarrassed when his mind was exposed, so he immediately changed the topic and asked him how he answered today's question.

Xu Dengke shook his head, "The scope of the exam is too wide, Your Highness. I'm afraid the answer I sent up is not half of what he wanted."

Song Yuanbao looked relaxed, "Anyway, the exams are over, so who cares, I'll treat you tonight, and several classmates will be there, sir, can you show me your face?"

When the ranking list came out last time, the Guozijian students clamored to meet this hidden talent. It was a rare opportunity today, so Song Yuanbao sent an invitation along the way.

Xu Dengke hesitated.

Song Yuanbao said: "Could it be that you were arrested again?"

Ever since Xu Dengke took the top spot in the examination, the door of the Song family was broken down again by a matchmaker, knowing that Song Yuanbao's engagement was useless, and it was all because of Xu Dengke.

However, this person is very thoughtful, no matter how big the aristocratic family intends to win him over, he always finds excuses to shirk and refuses to agree.

Song Yuanbao was always puzzled, "It stands to reason that the husband delayed his marriage a few years ago because of his inability to move. Now that he is famous, it is a good time to choose an in-law. Why don't you take this opportunity to marry a beautiful lady?"

Xu Dengke just laughed, "Maybe it's because I have too little money to marry a rich lady."

Song Yuanbao curled his lips, "Don't give the money to that unscrupulous boy to cause trouble, don't talk about marrying one, you have enough money to marry a couple."

Xu Dengke looked softly, "Agui's life is also very difficult."

The corners of Song Yuanbao's mouth twitched, "Why do I think Mr.'s life is more difficult?"

Xu Dengke smiled and said nothing, and after a while he said: "I will go to the dinner tonight, just let me know when you are going out."

……

Zhao Xi returned to the East Palace after the invigilation, and received a military report from Beijiang, which said that the last time Beiyan Chilongwei failed to kill Yunhuai, but was killed by two masters. This time, he took his anger on the coach Lu Xingzhou. Sneaking into the barracks at night to sneak attack, injured Lu Xingzhou's leg, the military doctor concluded that there was no possibility of standing up again.

Zhao Xi's handsome face was instantly covered with frost.

While Beiyan was talking about demanding and picking up the Chosen Son, she sent someone to assassinate the head coach of the Chu State. The diplomatic relations between the two countries can also go back and forth.
Putting down the military report, Zhao Xi pinched his brows and asked Eunuch Sanbao to send the military report to Feng Yan, Minister of the Ministry of War.

After Feng Yan entered the palace, he knelt down and greeted the prince.

Zhao Xi told him to flatten himself, and asked, "If we send more people to the northern border now, can the supplies be prepared in the shortest time?"

Feng Yan was taken aback, "The old minister heard that Beiyan already has the intention to seek peace. Does Your Highness still want to reinforce Beijiang and continue the war?"

Zhao Xi's eyes were cold, "Beiyan contradicts what she says, this harmony, it shouldn't matter!"

Feng Yan hurriedly said: "The shortest preparation time is half a month."

Zhao Xin hummed, "I'll immediately order the reinforcements to be assembled, and you arrange them as soon as possible, the sooner the better."

"The old minister obeys the order."

(End of this chapter)