The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 177 Prelude to the Imperial Examination (Part )

When Jiang Caizhi returned to the Ministry of Rites, the first thing he did was of course to report the progress of his work to Minister He.

"Okay, I understand." After listening to Jiang Caizhi's slightly aggrieved account of how Mei Yuanzheng reacted and bullied him, Minister He just said this lightly.

Jiang Caizhi was still expecting Minister He to say something else, preferably to finalize his promotion, but what he got was just another sentence: "Go back."

Jiang Caizhi cursed in his heart, but could only smile and respectfully leave the room.

However, just as he was about to help Minister He close the door, Minister He's voice suddenly came from the crack of the door: "Go back and read more books about the Supreme God."

Jiang Caizhi was immediately overjoyed and said excitedly, "Yes! Thank you, Minister He, for reminding me!"

But Minister He did not respond.

However, this is enough for Jiang Caizhi. Combined with what Ling Yuke said, it is estimated that the Ministry of Rites will take a big action next.

Moreover, it is related to the Supreme God.

By then, Jiang Caizhi's chance would come...

……

Jiang Caizhi didn't know that Minister He didn't talk much because he was always thinking about how to report to his superior, Minister Li.

But after struggling for a long time, it started to rain heavily outside, and the thunder became louder and louder.

Minister He sighed, this road was not going to be easy to travel on.

It’s better not to think too much about it. After all, he is just a fourth-rank minister who follows orders.

……

Outside Minister Li's office, Minister He shook his wet umbrella and leaned against the wall.

As I walked along, I was soaked by the pervasive wind and rain.

Minister He had no choice but to take out a drying talisman and dry his whole body. He tidied his clothes before knocking on the door.

When meeting your superior, you still have to pay attention to your appearance.

"Come in." A majestic voice sounded.

Minister He's heart began to beat fast. He took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

"Your Excellency the Minister..."

"Let's stop talking nonsense. How about this?" When Minister Li saw Minister He coming in, he immediately stood up and asked with concern.

Minister He hesitated, not knowing where to start, and kept watching Minister Li's expression.

Seeing this, Minister Li sighed, asked him to sit at the tea table, and poured him a cup of hot tea.

Minister He took a sip of tea and then slowly told what Jiang Caizhi had said.

"It is indeed so." After hearing this, Minister Li sighed heavily again.

He had anticipated this situation: "After all, in the past, the examination questions were mainly drawn up by the teachers of the National Academy, and then the final decision was made after discussion between the Dean and the Emperor."

"Let's discuss it now and then tell me. What do you think Lao Mei will think?"

Minister He asked anxiously, "Yes, since Emperor Mingyuan reformed the imperial examination system, the Ministry of Rites still presided over the imperial examination, but the National Academy was solely responsible for everything from formulating the examination questions to marking the examination papers... Now that the emperor is like this, I am afraid that it will provoke a dispute between the National Academy and us..."

"More than that, the emperor has ordered that Lao Mei and I will serve as the chief examiners this time." Minister Li sneered.

Minister He took a deep breath and said, "In the past, the chief examiner must have been the president of the National Academy, to show the orthodox status of the National Academy in the way of academic research."

"It seems that His Majesty is determined to reform this time."

A loud thunderclap caused Minister Li to turn his gaze to the window and narrow his eyes slightly.

"In this way, our Ministry of Rites will be pushed to the forefront..." Minister He followed Minister Li's gaze and looked at the endless rain curtain outside the window.

"Your Majesty has been on the throne for nine years. It is time for you to make great efforts. As ministers, we can only follow your steps..." After listening to Li Shangshu's words, Minister He nodded and said, "Yes, and everyone knows that things are not going well now. If we don't do something, I'm afraid the world will be in chaos."

"Don't talk nonsense. How can the world be in chaos?" A pair of sharp eagle eyes glared at Minister He. "At most it will rain heavily. Just remember to find a place to shelter from the rain."

"Yes, you are right. I will follow you to take shelter from the rain."

Then, Minister He said worriedly, "However, if the exam questions are not handled properly, it may cause public outrage among students all over the country, and the Ministry of Rites will be the first to bear the brunt..."

"Your concerns are justified. We can work for His Majesty, but we have to do it well and cleanly." Minister Li nodded, "I will go to the palace to report to His Majesty about Lao Mei's matter, and I can mention it by the way."

"It's raining heavily and thundering, so please be careful when you ride in the cloud sedan."

"Save it, save it."

……

It's a rare day that it rains in Chang'an, accompanied by lightning and thunder.

Although Yunxianju is a fairy-like, top-notch inn located high in the sky, but once a thunderstorm comes, it becomes a helpless duckweed swaying in the storm. In addition, the occasional lightning strikes next to the house, making people feel uneasy.

When the two were having dinner together, Wang Dongdong said that this was also a unique experience of Yunxianju. Many people who were seeking excitement would specifically choose to stay there during thunderstorms. Anyway, there were protective magic circles and stabilizing magic circles, so nothing would go wrong.

Liu Sheng was speechless: "Although nothing will happen, I will feel dizzy and have a headache."

"Didn't you take the 'Yun An Ning' I gave you? It's very effective in treating this!" Wang Dongdong asked curiously.

"I took it, and then I wanted to sleep."

Fortunately, Liu Sheng has the habit of studying after going to bed, otherwise it would have wasted so much time!
However, Wang Dongdong smiled intoxicatedly: "Just go to sleep! This kind of weather is perfect for sleeping."

"Have you finished your review? Have you finished the 'Ten Years of Imperial Examinations and Seven Years of Simulations'? How many policy essays have you practiced?" Liu Sheng's questions, one after another, pierced into Wang Dongdong's heart.

"Shengsheng, my head hurts and I feel dizzy." Wang Dongdong complained.

"If you feel dizzy, take 'Yun An Ning'." Liu Sheng had a blank expression.

"Shengsheng, there are still four days left. I really can't concentrate on studying anymore! Please let me go!"

"You don't want to pass?"

"Doesn't your father still hope that you will become an official in Beijing to bring honor to him?" Liu Sheng reminded.

"He was an official in Beijing but was demoted to the south. Then he resigned and returned to his hometown because he couldn't stand the hardship. What qualifications does he have to make demands on me!" At this point, Wang Dongdong became angry.

When he was young, he lived with his parents in Chang'an. But when his father was demoted, his mother, who couldn't leave his father, followed him, leaving Wang Dongdong living in the Wang family in the capital, lonely and helpless without a father or a mother.

As a result, after a few years, my parents went back to their hometown in Xichuan.

This also cultivated Wang Dongdong's free and easy personality, which made him have no sense of belonging and not mind going to Li County.

"Okay, okay, I won't talk about your father."

"Then don't you want to be a chivalrous official and benefit the people? Think about the local officials like Zhang Yuanzheng back then, okay? Don't you want to bring them down and do something practical for the people?"

Liu Sheng understood Wang Dongdong the best, and as expected, his words aroused Wang Dongdong's rage, no, fighting spirit.

"Zhang Yuanzheng! That's right! I get angry when you say that!"

"I want to be a good official and kick all these old guys out!"

Having said that, Wang Dongdong got up and went back to his room.

"Hey, you don't want to eat?" Liu Sheng saw that there was still a pile of food left on the table.

"No, I'm going to review now. What if I happen to be tested on something I've read over the past few days?"

Wang Dongdong does what he says and runs very fast.

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