The princess is soft! The sick villain is crazy

Chapter 132 Tricks

Author: Raising cats every year

Shu Yao was stunned for a moment, then blushed, and rushed over to grab the storybook in his hand: "Don't look around! Give it back to me——"

She had just been woken up and was still covered. She didn't have any strength. She obviously wanted to grab something, but instead she fell into Li Mingji's arms as if she was throwing herself into his arms.

Li Mingji slowly caught her, walked around her and put the storybook on the bedside cabinet, "Is this Jiao Jiao's hobby these days?"

Well, it’s not Princess Jiayi’s fault!

He said he wanted to thank her, so he stuffed all his treasures over her, including guards and princesses, shadow guards and princesses, raising wolf boys... In short, there were all kinds of tricks, each one more explicit than the last. Shu Yao read this before going to bed.

This book has reached the point where the princess lets the shadow guard attend her bed. It is written vividly and makes people blush.

The Yong people were reserved, and most of the modern novels were elegant and graceful; the Liang people were open-minded, and the plots were also very bold. Princess Jiayi gave her all the novels that were popular in the Liang Dynasty. Shu Yao was shocked at first when she read them, and she read several of them in a row.

, I actually felt that this plot with thousands of twists and turns was a bit addictive. I accidentally watched it in the middle of the night and didn't even notice when I fell asleep.

She was just appreciating the storybook and was not an impatient person. What kind of tone was Li Mingji talking about? Shu Yao avoided his gaze with a guilty conscience and changed the subject: "If you hadn't come back now, I would have read the storybook and dismissed it."

time?"

Li Mingji raised her eyebrows in surprise: "Jiao Jiao is waiting for me."

It's hard to describe this feeling.

The cat that has been raised for a long time is finally willing to lower her proud head. Although these words are very clumsy and cannot even be considered coaxing, they are enough to make people happy.

Yes, pleasure.

Shu Yao's thoughts were so bluntly revealed. Shu Yao didn't admit it, nor did he deny it. At first, she really wanted to wait for him to come back, but that was because she had something to ask him, and she accidentally got addicted to reading the storybook. When did she even think about it?

I don’t remember even when I fall asleep…

She secretly glanced at Li Mingji and saw that he didn't seem to care about these details, so she nodded boldly: "You just realized? I have never waited for others, why did I come back so late?"

"In the provincial examinations a few days ago, Zhou Rong's test papers were tampered with. His Majesty was furious and wrote a notice himself and ordered me to post it all over the imperial city." Li Mingji did not hide it from her, "Sorry, the situation is urgent.

, I missed the time and made Jiao Jiao wait for a long time."

Is there really something wrong with Zhou Rong's test paper? No wonder he is so talented but his reputation is so low. Fortunately, she and Princess Jiayi arrived today, allowing Emperor Yong to notice the clues.

This idea was hers. Shu Yao raised her tail and said, "Fortunately, I took A Yuan to find my uncle."

Li Mingji couldn't help but laugh: "Jiao Jiao is smart."

It was really strange. She had heard so many compliments about her, especially from the sweet-talking palace people and the rich and powerful children who wanted to marry her. They even flattered her, and Shu Yao just felt impatient. Why did Li Mingji praise her so much?

Does her heart beat faster?

Is this love? It’s not just about appearance, but she really likes Li Mingji. She likes him, so she feels shy...

Her thoughts couldn't help but wander a little further.

A palm was placed in front of her eyes, and her vision suddenly fell into darkness. Shu Yao said dissatisfiedly: "What to do?"

"I guess the princess will like the tricks in the script."

…

The next day, the palace examination was held in Chengqian Hall.

This is probably the imperial examination with the smallest number of people since the establishment of the imperial examination - only twelve candidates were shortlisted. When the imperial examination was established in the previous dynasty, although the number of people admitted was also small, it would often reach dozens. As for Yong Taizu, he later opened up his ideas to Yong Yong.

The emperor's reign continued to increase, and sometimes he hired hundreds of officials, but now it's even less than a fraction, which is extremely rare in the entire history.

However, what surprised all the civil and military officials even more was the imperial list that appeared overnight.

Emperor Yong has issued an edict that all knowledgeable people in the world can participate in this palace examination!

Regardless of whether they are ordinary officials or civilians, regardless of their academic skills or background, as long as they dare to recommend themselves, they will be appointed to the position immediately upon being hired for a period of three months.

From the establishment of the imperial examination to the present, for four hundred years, the imperial examination has always been the main way to become an official in the dynasty. This edict of Emperor Yong is tantamount to telling the world that no matter what the results of this imperial examination are, whether you participate or not, there will be officials.

Opportunities do not depend on performance, only on talent.

As soon as the imperial list was posted, everyone was in an uproar. Zheng Lian was so angry that he threw the purple clay tea cup in his hand, "Absurd, ridiculous!"

Historically, officials have to go through layer-by-level selections, taking into account the official's origin, character and ability. After consultation between the Zhongshu and the two provinces, and with the approval of the emperor, the official can be appointed. Although the first place in the imperial examination can receive preferential treatment, he is exempted from the imperial examination.

Officials are awarded directly after assessment, but the official position is not high, usually around the seventh rank.

Although Emperor Yong Taizu merged Zhongshu and his subordinates into one province, with the prime minister handling government affairs alone, there were still Hanlin scholars working in the political affairs hall. Why did Emperor Yong not consult with them and make decisions without authorization?

And what kind of officials are being awarded in this way? Most of the sixth-rank and above positions in the imperial court are monopolized by aristocratic families. Where does Emperor Yong take the position to cultivate this new batch of talents? Also, does he mean to let the children of aristocratic families work with those untouchables?

How can ordinary people who have never participated in government affairs know about the political situation? This is clearly intended to throw the imperial court into chaos!

Zheng Lian gritted his teeth and called his confidants over, "Send a letter to Mr. Xie, as well as the Cui, Lu, and Dou families. Quickly summon the privy envoys, Yushi Zhongcheng, Hubu Shangshu and all your lords. I want to see Your Majesty!"

This is not like the imperial examination, which can be carried out at a leisurely pace. What if after a wait, Emperor Yong really appoints a group of new officials?

…

Chengqian Hall.

The candidates who had come to the palace early in the morning to wait had no idea that things were going on outside the palace. They were whispering and glancing at the potential champion, Pan Lingze.

The Pan family is just a small family, and it was Pan's daughter who became the concubine of Qin Yanghou, and then she got involved with the emperor. Qin Yanghou is the father of Princess Huaxi... As the saying goes, if one person achieves enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

, that’s it.

Pan Lingze sat in his seat, waiting for Emperor Yong's arrival. Although he was a little nervous, thinking that Zhou Rong should have been thrown into a mass grave at this moment, and his death was unproven, he suddenly felt a lot more confident.