Bachelor

Chapter 216 What the hell
Although the examination papers had already been handed out, the scholars also began to answer the papers.But Sun Henian still felt a little uneasy. After returning to the lobby of the Gongyuan, he sat on a chair, grabbed a book at random, and wanted to read a few pages to calm down the restless mood.

Maybe it was Sun Dan's ruthless words just now that exposed the subconsciousness in Sun Henian's heart. After Sun Henian thought about it, he persuaded the children of the Sun family not to participate in the Qiu Wei of Jinke Shuntian Mansion. It seemed that he was upright and open-minded. .In fact, there may not be a trace of the idea of ​​phishing for fame.

He also thought that once the scholars knew that he had made such a great sacrifice, he would not know how to praise himself.It is conceivable that Sun Henian's reputation will reach a new level.

However, when Sun Dan said this, Sun Henian suddenly thought, isn't it a little selfish to make the Sun family make such a big sacrifice for his little reputation?

Not to mention Sun Gui and Sun Hao, with their talents, it is absolutely impossible to win Juren.But...with Yue'er's ability, it shouldn't be a problem if he wants to win a Juren, right?

He should be very sad when he knew that he could not participate in Qiuwei.

Hey, in a sense, I am an unqualified father, and I am too selfish!

Sun Henian suddenly became a little depressed: what am I doing, is it just to be the master of Enke this time, just for such a pitiful reputation.If he had known this, he should have resigned from the deputy chief examiner in the first place.

Thinking of this, Sun Henian hurriedly turned his attention to the book, only to find that it was "Sou Shen Ji" written by Tang Ren.Zi didn't speak strangely, his eyes were dirty after reading such an idle book, but now he was in a trance, and he couldn't read it, so he sighed, threw the book on the table, and asked: "Do you have the <Four Books>? "Five Classics", the version annotated by Zhu Zi is required."

Hearing Sun Henian's words, Qiao Yu, the chief examiner who had been sitting in the middle of the lobby to raise his spirits, smiled and said, "That book can't be brought into the examination room."

It was only then that Sun Henian came to his senses that there was a national regulation that no books related to the exam could be brought into the exam room, not even the chief examiner.The "Four Books" annotated by Zhu Zi is a must-read subject for candidates, so it is naturally strictly prohibited.

He smiled bitterly: "I forgot."

Qiao Yu said: "As soon as you enter the Tribute Academy, once the exam starts, you can't go out for nine days and nine nights after three rounds. You don't bring a few books in. It's hard to pass the time. I brought this book in. Ruo Henian doesn't like it. This "Sou Shen Ji", I also have "Bai Le Tian Ji" and Sima Guang's "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" to read."

"Well, if you have nothing to do to study history, let's re-read Sima Gong's "Zizhi Tongjian"."

He ordered someone to bring over a volume of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", and Sun Henian flipped through it at random, and happened to find the part about Tang Taizong's imperial examinations to select scholars. There was a sudden disturbance.

That year, the chief examiners of the capital examination were Cheng Minzheng and Li Dongyang.Both of them are well-learned people, and the test questions were so out of the way that many candidates couldn't answer them.

Among them, there was only one test paper, not only the answers were appropriate, but also the writing was elegant, which made Cheng Minzheng blurt out happily: "These two papers must belong to Tang Yin, they are really good." This sentence was heard and passed on by the people present.

After Tang Yin arrived in the capital, he visited Cheng Minzheng many times, especially after he was appointed as the chief examiner, Tang Yin asked him to write a preface for a book of his poems.This has created doubts in the minds of others.

Hearing Cheng Minzheng say this again in the examination room this time, gave the people who usually hated him a handle.A group of people went to the emperor one after another, all claiming that Cheng Minzheng took bribes and leaked his questions. If he didn't investigate strictly, he would lose the hearts of scholars all over the world.

Emperor Xiaozong believed it to be true and was very angry. He immediately decreed that Cheng Minzheng was not allowed to read the papers. Li Dongyang would re-read all the papers that Cheng Minzheng had read. Cheng Minzheng and Tang Yin were sent to Dali Prison for trial.

Afterwards, because there was no evidence, the emperor had no choice but to exile Cheng Minshi and remove Tang Bohu's reputation.

From Sun Henian's point of view, this matter is based on speculation, and there is no real evidence.Afterwards, the examiner and Tang Bohu were supposed to be innocent.It's a pity that no matter whether there is evidence or not, if there is something wrong with the matter in the examination room, everyone can't escape.According to the rules, if you are guilty or not, you have to deal with it first.

Sun Henian was originally Sun Dan's elder. If Sun Dan was admitted in the Shuntianfu Township Examination, it would be a big trouble if he encountered someone who wanted to make trouble.If you don't take Sun Dan, others will say that Sun Henian deliberately should take it or not for his own reputation, a complete hypocrite.

Anyway, no matter what happened, it was Sun Henian's fault.

"What a loser, the Sun family has met Sun Dan, even if it is bad luck." Sun Henian sighed in his heart, and couldn't read the book anymore.

"What's wrong?" Qiao Yu asked, noticing that Sun Henian's expression was not moving.

Sun Henian sighed: "Lord Qiao, I think being the chief examiner is a thankless job."

Qiao Yu was suddenly displeased: "Nian of the Crane, you also read the books of sages. You have a destiny, and I will do my best. There is no need to talk about hard work and please. The ceremony of wheel talent is a very serious matter. I You are about to stand upright and have no shame in your heart, but you are afraid of what others will say? I know your worries. The imperial examination has always been a labor-intensive task. However, to gain the trust of the emperor and let you and I take the main exam, Isn't it also the expectation and importance of the court and the emperor for you and me?"

Although Qiao Yu is a civil servant, he has a strong personality and is extremely straightforward.When he was Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing and was a military counselor, King Ning Chenhao rebelled and threatened to go to Nanjing at any time.After King Ning's rebellion was wiped out, Emperor Wuzong went to Nanjing. Thinking of his contribution, he named Qiao Yu the crown prince Taibao and added Shaobao.After King Xing succeeded to the throne, he summoned Qiao Yu to the capital to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and now he was asked to be the chief examiner of the Shuntianfu Township Examination, and it was Qiao Yu who got the word "just and upright".

Sun Henian couldn't lift his head up at Qiao Yu's words, and said, "Master Qiao is right, Sun Henian is ashamed."

Qiao Yu laughed and said: "Stealing half a day of leisure in Fusheng, you and I are busy with government affairs on weekdays, so it is a good thing to have such a free time to live in the Gongyuan for ten days..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw a young examinee walking towards the lobby with his hands behind his back in the aisle of the examination hall outside.

Qiao Yu was startled by this unusual scene, his eyes widened, and it took him a long time to shout angrily: "Why did someone run out of the test house, what the hell is going on?"

Sun Henian hurriedly looked over, his eyeballs almost fell to the ground: "Sun Dan..."

(End of this chapter)