Chen Yaozhi was a little stunned when he heard this, but Fan Zhongyan smiled bitterly on the side and did not speak.

Why can't any of them go?

Because most of the people who can pass the exam are included in the Koufu.

Fan Zhongyan took the school examination in the name of accompanying those scholars to recite poems and write endowments.

He knew that those scholars were first-class heroes.

Those scholars took the imperial examination, and they were not going to the jinshi, but to the champions.

For them, Jinshi is a thing in the bag.

The champion is their goal and pursuit.

It is not unreasonable for other scholars in Bianjing City to doubt the quota of Jinshi in Kou Jineting.

Because once those scholars in the Kou Mansion participated in the imperial examination, as long as there was no accident, almost all of them were successful.

Koji couldn't do anything inside.

But they were included in the Kou Mansion in advance, and Kou Ji was the main exam, and they were all selected, and the other scholars in Bianjing City had very reason to suspect that they were cheating.

Koji didn't do anything cheating, but his actions made people think he was cheating.

Although Kou Ji gave Fan Zhongyan a good reason, Fan Zhongyan still felt that Kou Ji didn't need to do it.

There are many ways to take care of those scholars, and it is not necessary to include them all in the house, which is a cause for people.

Fan Zhongyan was slandering in his heart, Chen Yaozhi came back to his senses slightly, he probably understood the meaning of Kou Ji's words, and a wry smile appeared on his face.

Those scholars in Kou Ji's Mansion are not unknown, some of them have a very good reputation, and Chen Yaoshi has also heard some of them.

He roughly deduced it, and deduced the same conclusion as Fan Zhongyan.

Kou Ji stood in front of the two of them, not knowing that the two had misinterpreted the meaning of his words.

Kou Ji bluntly said that none of the people who should take the test will leave, because he has confidence in those really talented scholars.

As long as you are confident in your talent and feel that you can get it, you will almost never be affected by those gossips.

In the face of Qianfu's accusations, Kou Ji watched coldly, but some people couldn't stand it.

in the crowd.

Liu Yong gritted his teeth, separated the crowd, and squeezed to the front, after he saw Kou Ji, he saluted Kou Ji with a heavy face, "Sir......"

"Line up!"

The corners of Kou Ji's mouth twitched.

Yoo Young was taken aback.

Kou Ji saw Liu Yong standing still, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Do you want me to send someone to fork you to line up?" ”

Liu Yong hesitated again and again, but finally succumbed to Kou Ji's majesty, and walked aside to line up in an orderly manner.

Kou Ji was relieved to see that Liu Yong had gone to line up.

Many people were a little stunned when they saw this scene, they didn't understand, why did Kou Ji drink him back before Liu Yong could speak?

Fan Zhongyan was thoughtful, and Chen Yaozhi asked directly.

"Kou Shumi, that scholar just now ......"

Kou Ji glanced at Chen Yaozhi and said nonchalantly: "Probably because everything in front of me is too noisy, so it's a little out of shape." ”

Chen Yaozhi didn't quite believe Kou Ji's words, but Fan Zhongyan figured out the reason for the scene just now when they were talking.

Liu Yong probably couldn't get used to seeing the scholars denouncing Kou Ji, so he wanted to stand up and help Kou Ji.

It's just that Kou Ji didn't want him to mix blindly, so he decisively drank him.

"The auspicious time has come ......"

Just when Fan Zhongyan thought about the matter clearly, an official from the Ministry of Rites made a statement.

Kou Ji led Fan Zhongyan and Chen Yaozhi out a few steps and stood in the most conspicuous position at the gate of the Tribute Courtyard.

Kou Ji looked around at all the candidates and said loudly: "All the students enter in turn, and those who dare to disturb the examination room will be removed from the examination register, or killed on the spot!" ”

"Where are the guards in front of the hospital?"

"Humble duty!"

Kou Ji snorted, and a group of soldiers appeared in front of Kou Ji and bowed down.

Kou Ji snorted and ordered, "Keep an eye on it, if someone disturbs the examination room, don't be polite." ”

"......"

The soldiers agreed, and put on a family affair to make a big move.

When the troublemakers saw this, they were a little frightened.

Kou Ji no longer bothered with the troublesome scholars, snorted coldly, and stepped into the Tribute Courtyard.

A group of soldiers who are afraid of soldiers, what kind of flowers can they make?

Kou Ji felt that the soldiers at the door were making trouble, and there was nothing to see.

He was to return to the palace to fulfill his duties.

Fan Zhongyan looked at the troublesome scholars, sighed, didn't say anything, and followed Kou Ji into the tribute courtyard.

On the contrary, Chen Yaoshi stood in place and said to the scholars who made trouble: "Don't miss the future when you wait for the trouble." ”

Chen Yaozhi is also kind-hearted, and wants to remind those troublemakers that the future is the most important.

It's just that those scholars don't appreciate it at all.

When they saw Kou Ji and Fan Zhong drowning away, Chen Yaozhi looked very easy to bully, so he continued to make trouble.

"This scientific examination is unfair, Kou Ji controls the scientific examination, and the quota of Jinshi is set, we are not satisfied, we want to boycott the examination, and we want to ask the official family to preside over justice!"

One of the leaders shouted, and the others followed.

Seeing this, Chen Yaoshi said no more.

He had already risked being punished by Zhao Zhen and reminded him loudly, but those scholars had to die, and he couldn't help it.

"Scholars who are willing to participate in the scientific expedition come forward ......"

Chen Yaozhi stood at the gate of the Gongyuan to verify the place where the book was verified, and made a sound.

The soldiers, who had been silent from beginning to end, slowly stepped forward one by one.

In accordance with the requirements of the officials, they took out the registration book and the documents issued by the yamen of the place of origin, and handed them to Chen Yao at the door for inspection.

They also murmured in their hearts.

They also have doubts in their hearts.

But they didn't choose to make trouble with others, but chose to participate in the scientific expedition in a proper manner.

Some of them have to wait for the list to be made after the imperial examination, even if there is really a trick in this imperial examination.

Now to make trouble, to say that it is good, it is called to uphold the fairness of the imperial examination, and to say that it is unpleasant is to have ulterior motives.

Before the list, everything was variable.

In case Kou Ji moved behind his back, he dismissed those scholars who were entrenched in Kou Mansion and admitted other scholars.

Once the list is published, how will the scholars who make trouble outside the Gongyuan deal with themselves?

If Kou Ji doesn't take the opportunity to clean them up, then he won't be called Kou Ji.

All in all, some things in the court, before the dust settles, no one knows where it will develop.

Therefore, we must find the right opportunity to make trouble.

And not fooling around.

The scholars who were willing to participate in the scientific expedition inspected the books and other items at the gate of the Gongyuan and were introduced to the Gongyuan, and there were people who searched their bodies in the front yard of the Gongyuan.

When the scholars were searched, they felt a little strange.

Many of them belong to the second palace and have experienced the spring check, but in the past, although the spring check was strict, it was not harsh.

But this spring inspection is actually harsh and outrageous.

What's more, some of the gentlemen's money hidden in the examination box was turned over and turned a blind eye.

There is a way, things go wrong, and there must be demons.

The greedy officials are suddenly no longer greedy for money, and there must be a lot of articles in them.

With full doubts, the scholars entered the temple of the sages in the tribute courtyard.

Kou Ji stood at the door of the temple, and after the scholars gathered, Kou Ji, Fan Zhongyan, and Chen Yaozhi led the scholars into the temple and worshiped the sages.

After the worship.

Kou Ji led the soldiers into the examination number.

One entry test number.

Everyone was stunned.

I saw a young man sitting in front of the courtyard of the examination number, followed by three old men, and a white-faced bearded old servant holding a plaque with the word 'quiet' written on it.

"That's ...... Lu Gong ......"

"Princely ......"

"Zhang Gong ......"

Among the scholars, there were those who knew the three old men, and they instantly broke the identities of the three old men.

can make these three people stand behind them as foils, and the Great Song Dynasty seems to be just that person.

"Official?!"

The scholars guessed Zhao Zhen's identity, and they trembled with excitement.

They finally understood why Kou Ji was so calm when he faced the troublesome soldiers outside the Gong Courtyard.

They also understood why, from the beginning to the end, Kou Ji did not stand up to help everyone.

If there is still injustice, then there will be no fair scientific examination in the Great Song Dynasty.

While their hearts were excited, they were also mourning in silence for the scholars outside the Gong Yuan.

Let's make trouble!

Have fun!

The happier the trouble, the faster you die!

"Ahem......"

Kou Ji coughed before the scholars lost their minds with excitement, and said, "The will of the official family, be quiet, wait for a while, and pay tribute to the official family with the official, and don't make noise." ”

When the scholars heard this, they politely said, "...... you."

Kou Ji tidied up his clothes and led the scholars to Zhao Zhen to make a salute.

The scholars followed suit.

No one spoke.

Because the one that Chen Lin is holding represents the 'quiet' ya, which is the will.

After Kou Ji and his party bowed, Zhao Zhen slowly got up and said to the scholars: "I came to the examination room today mainly to see your demeanor in advance. Some red tape can be avoided.

After the opening of the course, I and Lu Yijian, Wang Zeng, and Zhang Zhibai will work together to solve the questions.

All the topics of this Spring Festival were all written by me and the three Aiqing on the spot.

Therefore, there is no leakage of questions. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Zhen raised his hand slightly, and Kou Ji led the scholars to slowly straighten up.

Zhao Zhen sat down slowly and said, "You guys should also take a seat." ”

The scholars thanked one after another, and then under the guidance of the officials in the examination room, they entered their own examination numbers.

After the scholars entered their own examination numbers, they sat at the table one by one, waiting for Zhao Zhen's orders.

After the scholars sat down, Zhao Zhen asked Kou Ji, "Kou Aiqing, I just observed that the number of scholars who participated in the Spring Festival this time does not seem to be large. ”

Without waiting for Kou Ji to speak, Lu Yijian, who was standing behind Zhao Zhen, slowly spoke.

"When the minister was giving their salute just now, he made a rough estimate, and there were roughly more than 400 scholars......

Zhao Zhen heard Lu Yijian's words, sighed slightly, and said, "Nearly 3,000 people received the examination number in the Ministry of Rites, but only more than 400 people finally entered the examination room.

There are more than 2,000 people who can't trust the court, and they can't believe me. ”

Wang Zeng bowed slowly and said: "Official, this matter is caused by people with ulterior motives to bewitch it, and it is not the fault of the official family. ”

Zhao Zhen glanced at his mouth and said, "Then these people with ulterior motives are really hateful." ”

Without waiting for Lu Yijian and the others to speak again, Zhao Zhen continued: "Prepare pen and ink, let's solve the question on the spot." Although this spring festival is the most unjust in the history of the Great Song Dynasty, we can't be perfunctory. ”

Lu Yijian and the three of them heard Zhao Zhen's words and smiled bitterly.

Zhao Zhen was obviously not very satisfied with the number of scholars entering the examination room.

Kou Ji ordered someone to prepare pen and ink.

Zhao Zhen, Lu Yijian, Wang Zeng, and Zhang Zhibai worked together to solve the question.

The topics of strategy and poetry are written by Zhao Zhen.

The others were written by Lu Yijian.

Zhao Zhen's project quantity is the smallest, so he completed the problem first.

Lu Yijian, Wang Zeng, and Zhang Zhibai had the largest amount of work, so they completed the problem two hours later.

Because they delayed some time in coming up with the questions, Zhao Zhen temporarily decided to reduce some very conventional questions.

Some of the scripture fill-in-the-blank questions were ticked off by Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen is a dictator of the Sacred Heart, and Lu Yijian and others can't interject at all.

In this spring, Kou Ji is the main exam.

But it didn't play much of a role in the middle.

Zhao Zhen controlled everything, and was more like a chief examiner than Kou Ji.

After the question was finished, it was quickly distributed.

After the scholars got the questions, they were not ambiguous and began to do the questions on the spot.

Everything is going on in an orderly manner.

It's just that halfway through the scientific expedition, something went wrong.

The sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers sounded outside the Gongyuan.

Probably because the Gong courtyard was locked, Kou Ji and the others couldn't get out, so the scholars outside relaxed and made a fuss.

They beat gongs, drums, and cannons, affecting the entire examination room.

At the moment when the gongs and drums sounded, Zhao Zhen slapped the table and got up, his face was gloomy and could drip blood.

"Presumptuous!"

Lu Yijian's faces changed greatly.

It doesn't matter if the scholars outside the Gongyuan denounce Kou Ji, but it is a bit too much for them to beat gongs and drums to affect the scientific research of the scholars in the Gongyuan.

When Zhao Zhen was at the loudest sound of firecrackers, Yu gave an order to Chen Lin in a cold tone, "Go and support the Japanese army and transfer two battalions of soldiers and horses to me." ”

Lu Yijian and the three of them were startled when they heard this.

What did Zhao Zhen do at this time?

Naturally, it is the next killer.

Obviously, the actions of the scholars outside the Gongyuan angered Zhao Zhen and touched the bottom line of Zhao Zhen's heart.

Lu Yijian stopped in front of Zhao Zhen and exclaimed, "Official, don't do it!" ”

Zhao Zhen said angrily: "What kind of place is the Gongyuan, the place for scientific research, and the place for selecting talents." In order to let the scholars take the exam with peace of mind, I warned everyone in Bianjing City a month in advance that whenever there is a happy event or funeral, they must avoid these days.

I also instructed the Inspection Department to keep an eye on the road near the Gongyuan and let the passing carriages and horses take a detour.

In order to let the scholars take the exam with peace of mind.

After I arrived at the Tribute Courtyard, in order not to disturb the scholars, I still had to sit in a proper manner.

What are they doing?

They ignored my decrees.

They are sabotaging the imperial court's talent ceremony. ”

Wang once admonished: "The officials are angry, and this matter is not done by those scholars. But it's not appropriate to go on a killing spree for this. ”

Zhao Zhen said angrily: "Then what do you want me to do, watching them destroy the imperial court's ceremony?" Do you connive at them to sabotage the imperial court's talent ceremony? ”

Zhang Zhibai said stubbornly on the side: "It's okay to look at it......"

Zhao Zhen's eyes narrowed in an instant.

Kou Ji hurriedly said on the side: "Zhang Gong's words are reasonable, and he can't look at it, so let's just watch quietly in the Gongyuan to see how far they can go." When the tribute court was opened, and the officials appeared in front of them, the ministers wanted to know how they would deal with themselves. ”

Kou Ji said this purely to help Zhang Zhibai.

Zhao Zhen is angry now.

If it was because Zhang Zhibai said the wrong thing, he just gave Zhang Zhibai away, it would be a little unbeautiful.

Kou Ji was still waiting for Zhang Zhibai to help him teach Kou Tianci.

If Zhang Zhibai is dismissed, he may be sent to a place.

Kou Ji didn't want Kou Tianci to lose such a good gentleman.

After listening to Kou Ji's admonition, Zhao Zhen didn't roar loudly anymore, but his face was still gloomy.

Seeing this, Kou Ji said in a low voice: "The soldiers who took the exam are all watching." ”

When Zhao Zhen heard this, he was slightly stunned.

Looking around, seeing that those scholars poked their heads out of the exam number one after another, and looked here, Zhao Zhen's anger in his heart disappeared mostly.

Those scholars are likely to be his courtiers in the future.

He didn't want to make a violent impression on them when they met for the first time.

Zhao Zhen put away the anger in his heart, and stared at Lu Yijian and the others: "Right now, there is a lot of noise outside the Tribute Courtyard, and the scholars in the Tribute Courtyard can't take the exam with peace of mind, so you can think of a proper way for me." ”

Lu Yijian, the three of you, look at me, I look at you, and I can't come up with any good ideas for a while.

Kou Ji thought about it for a while, and said: "There is a lot of trouble outside the Gongyuan, and the scholars can't take the written test with peace of mind, so how about we have an interview?" There are only 400 scholars, and if we have separate interviews, three days will be enough. ”

"Interview?"

Lu Yijian and the three of them were stunned.

Zhao Zhen asked with great interest: "How to interview?" ”

Kou Ji said: "Face-to-face examination of the school, the official family, me, Lu Gong, Wang Gong, Zhang Gong, and Chen Zhifu, one person will take one exam, and Fan Shilang will assist from the side." Orders all subordinate officials to record from the side, and the recorded words can be compiled into a book and used as a test paper.

This not only saved the scholars from the pain of noisy, but also avoided the process of reading the papers.

More importantly, if we take the school in person, there will be no possibility that talents will be missed.

It also avoids the possibility of other marking officers getting in the way.

We can give judgments when we take the school, and when the school is over, the six judgments will be gathered together, and it will be clear at a glance who will go and who will stay. ”

After listening to Kou Ji's words, Zhao Zhen was a little moved.

Lu Yijian frowned and said, "Interview, will it be a little sloppy?" Will it be objectionable? ”

Kou Ji said in a deep voice: "When it is extraordinary, it is an extraordinary method. If there was no need for an interview, it would be impossible for the scholars to show their true strength under the disturbance of the noise outside the Gongyuan.

More importantly, the Guanjia, me, Lu Gong, Wang Gong, and Zhang Gong jointly presided over a scientific expedition.

If there is a re-examination, the five of us will lose face. ”

Lu Yijian and the three of them were still hesitating.

Zhao Zhen clapped his hand and said: "It's decided!" You Aiqing still have a discussion, who is responsible for that item. ”

Zhao Zhen slapped the board, and Lu Yijian and the three of them couldn't come up with any other way, so they could only conduct the interview according to Kou Ji's proposal.

Several people got together and discussed who was in charge of the project.

At the end of the discussion, Zhao Zhen was a little confused, because Kou Ji and several people had emptied the content of the Chunyu exam, and when it was his turn, it seemed that there was nothing.

Seeing that the qualification for the final examination of poetry was about to fall on Chen Yao's head, Zhao Zhen hurriedly spoke: "Which one am I responsible for?" ”

Lu Yijian, Kou Ji and the others were stunned when they heard this, glanced at each other, and said in unison: "Test your appearance ......"

When Zhao Zhen heard this, he was slightly stunned.

In fact, the physiognomy assessment has always existed in the imperial examination, but the physiognomy assessment has never been announced to the public.

But don't think that physiognomy is not a big part of the imperial examination.

In fact, the physiognomy assessment occupies a large proportion in the imperial examination, far larger than the others.

Some people may think that this statement is an exaggeration, but it is true.

It is recorded in the history books that the talented scholar who won the position of Huiyuan was the one who won the position of Huiyuan because of his ugliness during the palace examination.

There are also some people who can't even get into the jinshi because of their looks.

It can be seen that appearance is definitely a crucial part of the imperial examination.

Qin Yan's "Quanmei Case" mentioned that when Bao Zhengzhong was a jinshi, because the crescent moon on his forehead did not meet the aesthetic standards, Queen Liu E gave him a three-foot red ling, allowing him to cover his forehead.

Although drama cannot be taken seriously, some of the things in it can still reflect some of the normalcy of ancient times.

In ancient times, when the imperial examination was about talent, it really attached importance to appearance.

If you have to score the appearance of the scholars, Zhao Zhen is naturally the most suitable candidate.

However, Zhao Zhen did not do it.

He decisively threw the face-looking scientific expedition project to Kou Ji, and robbed Kou Ji's scientific expedition project strongly.

Zhao Zhen probably felt that in addition to dealing with him, only Kou Ji was qualified to score the appearance of those scholars.

After everything is settled.

Zhao Zhen ordered someone to tell the scholars about this unique assessment method.

When the scholars learned of this, they couldn't laugh or cry in their hearts, but no one objected.

One is because I don't dare.

The second reason is that the noise outside the Gongyuan does affect their composition.

Interviews are nowhere near as strenuous as written exams.

What's more, some things that cannot be written in the written test can also be conveyed to the examiners in person.

Some ambitious people feel that the interview is an opportunity for them.

Because they can tell their ambitions in front of Zhao Zhen.

After the interview started, it was very relaxed.

Except for Zhao Zhen, who has been holding it, the others have no scruples, and they treat the scholars as if they were their own juniors, very amiable.

The scholars faced the smiling examiner, and the pressure in their hearts was also reduced by half.

Three days, six rounds of assessment.

Zhao Zhen's six people touched more than 400 scholars one by one.

Three days and hours passed.

Lu Yijian, Kou Ji and others, as well as a group of scholars, followed Zhao Zhen to the gate of the Tribute Courtyard.

The noise outside the Gongyuan continued for three days.

Zhao Zhen gave them countless opportunities to rein in the precipice, but they didn't know how to cherish it.

Now it's time for reckoning.

"Squeak......"

Little by little, the door of the Gongin Temple was opened.