Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 306 Zhu Yuanzhang: If you want to thank someone, thank the eldest grandson of the emperor!

today!

This marked the end of the triennial imperial examinations.

It is also the most critical step.

Palace examination.

For students across the country, this is the decisive moment.

The emperor himself would set the questions and determine the top three.

Once you make it into the top three, you'll be the top scholar in the imperial examinations and achieve great success.

of course.

The fact that they were able to come from all over the country to participate in the palace examination in Yingtian City is enough to prove their abilities.

Even if they don't get selected, they will still have a future.

On the Dragon Throne.

Zhu Yuanzhang, dressed in a dragon robe, sat upright on it.

Zhu Biao stood on the steps as he had during court discussions.

The many military officials who held titles stood on the left, while the Grand Secretaries, Ministers, and Vice Ministers stood on the right.

And the first one on the left is naturally Zhu Ying.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"Eighty-five students from all over the country are waiting outside the palace. Please give your instructions, Your Majesty."

Liu Jing stepped forward and respectfully reported.

"Xuan."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

"The Emperor has a decree."

"Summon the candidates for the palace examination to enter the palace for an audience!" Liu Jing immediately shouted loudly towards the outside of the palace.

this moment.

His voice was like thunder.

But outside.

Eighty-five students, who had been waiting outside, strode into the Fengtian Hall with anticipation.

Step by step.

That is the key to climbing the ladder to heaven and becoming a person above others.

soon.

Eighty-five students then entered the main hall.

These students include both young and old individuals.

Under the laws of the Ming Dynasty, anyone with talent and learning could participate in the imperial examinations, regardless of age.

but.

As people get older, their intellectual capacity naturally declines, so there aren't many older people among them; most are still young students.

"The scholars who have passed the imperial examinations pay their respects to the Emperor."

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

After all the students entered the main hall, they all faced Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon throne and knelt down to pay their respects.

Every student felt genuine reverence and respect.

For all the people of the Ming Dynasty.

If Zhu Ying's victory at the Battle of Langjuxu and the annihilation of the Northern Yuan were considered unparalleled military achievements worthy of being recorded in history, earning him the respect of the people of the world.

The achievements Zhu Yuanzhang made were far beyond what the sealing of the wolf's lair could compare to.

In the past, when the Yuan Dynasty ruled the Central Plains, the lives of the Han Chinese were worse than those of pigs and dogs. They lived a life of utter humiliation. Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty, rebuilt the Han Chinese dynasty, drove out the Yuan Dynasty, and gradually took control of the Central Plains. He established laws and regulations, valued the people, and reduced taxes and levies, bestowing endless blessings upon the people of the world.

Corrupt officials may hate or fear Zhu Yuanzhang.

But all the people in the world know that he is a wise ruler and the savior of countless Han people in the Central Plains.

“These students from all over the world genuinely respect Old Zhu from the bottom of their hearts, rather than respect for power.”

"in history."

"No one can question Zhu Yuanzhang's achievement in restoring the Han dynasty."

“Especially since the Ming Dynasty has only been established for a little over twenty years, and many people have experienced the tyranny of the Yuan Dynasty, how could they not be grateful to Old Zhu?” Zhu Ying looked at the students’ sincere and excited expressions, how could he not understand?

This is just like in later generations.

That being is like a savior to every Chinese person.

dignity.

country.

came back.

It's just that times have changed.

"Dismissed students from formalities."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled gently and raised his hand to the students in the hall.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

All the students thanked them excitedly and slowly stood up.

Look at these students.

Among them were those dressed in fine clothes, clearly indicating a certain status or being members of a scholarly family.

Some were dressed in plain clothes.

But those who are able to come to this Fengtian Hall.

Naturally, their clothes are neat and tidy; they wouldn't deliberately wear tattered clothes to attract attention.

"You students come from all corners of our great nation."

"We are very happy."

"An imperial examination is held every three years, followed by a palace examination every three years."

"Your very presence here is proof of your talent."

"Compared to three years ago, there are now more students, which is the foundation of the strength of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"Last year, our Great Ming Dynasty had just completed its northern expedition and destroyed the Northern Yuan, greatly expanding our territory. Now is the time when we need more people."

"To this day."

"Let's not waste any more time on small talk."

"Please take your seats, students," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile to all the students.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

All the students expressed their gratitude in unison, and then took their seats in an orderly manner.

"emperor."

"All the students have arrived. Please, Your Majesty, set the examination questions."

Liu Jing stepped forward and respectfully requested permission.

Palace examination.

It was called the Palace Examination.

The emperor would directly set the questions.

Or the crown prince will do it in his place.

Hear this.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "In the past, it was always us and the Crown Prince who set the questions for the tests, but today, we are going to change things up."

talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked directly at Zhu Ying.

"Yongying."

"You will be in charge of setting the questions for this imperial examination."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Hear this.

All the officials in the court, as well as the students taking the palace examination, turned their gazes toward it.

"Sealing the wolf and residing in the Xu."

"The Marquis of Champion, Zhu Ying."

"Do not."

"Now it should be Prince Yu Huai, the eldest grandson of the current emperor of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"I never expected to meet this legendary figure today."

"I learned about the identity of the eldest grandson of the emperor at the post station yesterday. This is a great fortune for our Great Ming Dynasty. After all, the eldest grandson of the emperor grew up among the common people and knows the hardships of the common people. He will surely change the Great Ming Dynasty in the future."

"Yes."

……

When the students looked at Zhu Ying, their eyes revealed a sense of awe.

If Zhu Yuanzhang was a hero who saved the people of the entire Central Plains, then Zhu Ying was a successor. After regaining his identity yesterday, there are even more legends about Zhu Ying in Yingtian City, which greatly enhances the prestige of the royal family.

"I have never set a question before, and I am a military officer, so I am afraid I may make a mistake," Zhu Ying replied, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Zhu Ying was somewhat surprised that Zhu Yuanzhang had asked him to set the questions.

"It doesn't matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said with a smile, "You have been among the common people for so many years, and compared to us and your father, you know the hardships of the common people better. You can set the questions, and no matter what questions you set, all the students will accept them."

"Yongying."

"Your grandfather said that you will be the one to set the questions this time."

"Perhaps you can come up with more innovative questions and be more able to select truly talented individuals," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

Many ministers in the court bowed to Zhu Yingyi and said, "Please, Prince Yu Huai, give us the question."

See this.

Zhu Ying had no reason to refuse, so he walked to the center of the hall.

His face showed a thoughtful expression.

The questions for the palace examination were set.

This was the first time Zhu Ying had ever experienced something like this.

If the examinations before the palace examination relied on the Four Books and Five Classics, then the palace examination was a test in which the emperor randomly set questions.

It concerns national policy, the military, and even governance.

Zhu Ying stood in front of the hall, his face thoughtful, clearly considering how to set a question.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao smiled and did not disturb them, simply watching quietly.

After a while.

Zhu Ying seemed to have thought of something.

"Please give me a question, Your Highness."

Liu Jing immediately stepped forward and prepared paper and pen at a table.

Zhu Ying stepped forward, picked up the brush, and began to write on the blank sheet of paper.

All in one go.

The exam questions have been released.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao's eyes immediately fell on it.

"What is a country? What is a family?"

Six characters.

These were the examination questions set by Zhu Ying.

"This is a good test question."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at it and said with a smile.

"Okay." Zhu Biao nodded in agreement. "Let's reveal the test questions."

"One hour," Zhu Yuanzhang immediately replied.

"Your subject obeys the decree." Liu Jing immediately held up the still-wet ink of the examination questions and showed them to the students in the prince's court.

"The questions for the palace examination."

"What is a country? What is a family?"

Liu Jing said loudly.

The eyes of many candidates converged, some falling into deep thought, while others, as if struck by a sudden idea, immediately picked up their pens and began to answer.

Palace examination.

That is, writing articles.

Using exam questions as a basis for writing their own articles is also a way for them to express their own views.

Whoever is outstanding will stand out after being reviewed by the emperor.

"Home and country, nation."

"I wonder what kind of answers these candidates will give."

Seeing the many test takers already picking up their pens to do practice questions, Zhu Ying was filled with anticipation.

Time passed gradually.

The ministers who were observing the ceremony naturally took their seats on both sides. Since the emperor set the questions for this palace examination on the spot, there was no way to cheat, and even the answers were not fixed.

Now all we have to do is wait.

About half an hour has passed.

A few candidates finished their papers and sat down to the side.

After glancing at them, Liu Jing immediately said, "Those who have finished answering may submit their papers and report to the emperor."

"Students hand in their papers."

A young examinee stood up, picked up his answer sheet, and walked towards Liu Jing.

Liu Jing then ordered the officials of the Ministry of Rites to collect the papers in an orderly manner.

"Send it up."

Let's see what their opinions are.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Father."

“Since these exam questions were set by Xiong Ying, they should naturally be allowed to review them as well,” Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"Yeah."

"Xiong Ying, come and review it too." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly and beckoned to Zhu Ying.

See this.

Zhu Ying didn't think much of it and walked over slowly.

"Come."

"Take a look at the article."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and picked up an article to read.

The same is true for Zhu Biao.

Zhu Ying also picked up a letter at random.

Those who can answer within half an hour are either truly talented or faking it.

"This person seems quite nice."

When Zhu Ying looked at the exam paper in his hand, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Clearly, Zhu Yingwei also approved of this article.

"What is a country? What is a family?"

"In the thousands of years of Chinese history, the existence of the nation is the result of the unity of millions of families."

"Our Chinese nation has existed for thousands of years. Through the lessons learned from past dynasties, we have found that only a strong nation can have a peaceful home."

"The only way to ensure peace and tranquility for millions of families is to build a strong nation and secure its borders."

……

Zhu Ying looked at the article in his hand and couldn't help but nod in approval.

As time goes by.

One by one, the candidates handed in their answer sheets.

Meanwhile, Zhu Yuanzhang, his grandfather, son, and grandson were reviewing the answer sheets separately.

Time passed gradually.

The eighty-five candidates sat inside the hall, waiting with a sense of trepidation.

Today is the imperial examination.

That is, the top three will be selected.

Top three scholars: the first, second, and third.

These three generals will be announced to the imperial city of Yingtian, and will also gain the favor of the court and rise to prominence.

"Yongying."

Which article do you think is the best?

After all the answer sheets have been reviewed.

In the end, five answer sheets were placed on Zhu Yuanzhang's desk.

"In my opinion, this is the best."

Zhu Ying pointed directly to the one he had reviewed, which was also the first one he had seen.

"and then."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said again.

"These two are also good." Zhu Ying glanced at them again and pointed to two more.

All of these answer sheets were reviewed by the three generations of the family.

"Haha."

"My grandson and I share the same views!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily.

Then he looked at Zhu Biao and asked, "What does the Crown Prince think?"

"That's what I think too." Zhu Biao nodded with a smile.

That's all for now.

The top three.

It's already decided.

Zhu Yuanzhang then brought up the matter of forcing him.

He produced a blank imperial edict.

The names of the three people who reviewed the answers were written on the imperial edict.

In the main hall.

All eighty-five candidates focused their attention on each other, filled with anticipation.

"Yongying."

"You can announce the top three."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and handed the imperial edict to Zhu Yingyi.

Zhu Ying didn't think much of it and picked up an imperial edict.

"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, declares!"

"The palace examination is now over."

"After reviewing and examining the papers by myself, the Crown Prince, and the Imperial Grandson."

The top three have been determined.

"The top scholar was the examinee, Xia Yuanji."

"The second-place candidate was Xie Jin."

"The third-ranked scholar was Yang Shiqi."

"The top three have been determined. The Ministry of Rites shall issue this decree to Yingtian, announce the names of the top three, and post the decree in the places of origin of the top three."

"Appreciate this."

Zhu Ying read it aloud.

only.

Upon seeing the three names that had won the top three prizes on the imperial edict, Zhu Ying couldn't help but feel surprised.

Xia Yuanji.

Jie Jin.

Yang Shiqi.

These people are all extraordinary; they are all famous figures in history.

only.

It's only the 24th year of the Hongwu reign, and they've already started to make a name for themselves?

Shouldn't they have truly shone during the Yongle era?
This also means that they were not well-received during the reigns of Hongwu and Jianwen.

"The butterfly effect."

"It seems that my appearance has changed a lot."

"These three talents appeared so quickly," Zhu Ying thought to himself.

And this moment.

The three people whose names were called looked excited.

He stood up and bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang again.

"This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for your great favor."

The three of them said in unison, extremely excited.

The top three.

The top three in the imperial examinations of the entire Ming Dynasty for three years.

They surpassed countless other test takers and gained the opportunity to stand out from the crowd.

And then we watched as the top three were decided.

The other candidates also looked disappointed.

The top three have been determined.

"The remaining candidates are all Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations), and the Ministry of Personnel will record their names and select them for various assignments."

"Except."

“All those who pass the palace examination and become Jinshi will be given ten gold pieces and one hundred silver pieces.”

The top three winners will be awarded 100 gold pieces each.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and announced this to the examinees in the main hall.

Upon hearing this reward...

Not only the top three, but all the other candidates were stunned.

Those who passed the imperial examination were awarded gold and silver.

This is unprecedented!

"Hahaha."

"This time, the imperial examination has been awarded gold and silver, which is unprecedented."

"If you want to thank anyone, thank the eldest grandson of the emperor."

"He destroyed the Northern Yuan and seized its entire treasury, which greatly enriched the treasury of our Great Ming Dynasty," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a hearty laugh, filled with pride for his grandson.

……

(End of this chapter)