On March 15, the tenth year of Zhengtong, the continuous spring rain had been falling for several days, and the entire Ming Dynasty capital was wet and muddy.

Before dawn, Chen Yichen was already holding an oil-paper umbrella and hurried towards the Forbidden City to take the last exam of his imperial examination - the Yichou Palace Examination.

At this time, Chen Yichen's mood seemed a little gloomy like the sky with continuous spring rain.

The reason was nothing else. The conversation with Wang Zhen more than ten days ago was like a stone on Shen Yichen's heart, which made him feel a little nervous.

I had previously refused the civil servant group's show of kindness, but now I don't know if I offended the eunuch group. After a while, I didn't expect that the final reliance was the Xunqi Group.

If I had known this, I would have been trying hard...

But the problem is that if the historical giant ship cannot be reversed, the Xunqi Group of the Tumubao Incident will collapse a few years later, and that will be a real risk of becoming a "lone".

Thinking of this, Chen Yichen sighed. Whenever the civil servants and eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty were not defeated by each other's lower limit, they would have sought a force to surrender, and they would not have worked so hard to stick to the morality in their hearts.

I can only say that this is the disadvantage brought by God's perspective. The civil officials and eunuchs of Daming really look down on Chen Yichen, and defecting to them is simply "involved with each other"!

Chen Yichen came to the imperial city. At this time, hundreds of tribute men were already bustling with each other, and each face was filled with a joy and excitement.

Because when the palace examination is reached, the ranking is only not dismissed, which means that the candidates have no worries. Moreover, for most people, this may be the first time in their lives to meet the emperor in the Forbidden City. How can they not be excited?

Seeing Chen Yichen walking over, these tribute men who were chatting and complimenting each other bowed and greeted him.

This is the differentiated status treatment brought by the imperial examination rankings. Chen Yichen, the senior high school student, should be the leader and honored!

"Brother Chen, you can actually come so late on the day of the palace examination."

When Xiao Yi saw Chen Yichen coming, he waved to him and said.

Xiao Yi was born in a poor family and had no familiar friends and fellow villagers among the tribute scholars in the capital. Relatively speaking, Chen Yichen was already an acquaintance and his idol.

On weekdays, Xiao Yi was embarrassed to be polite to Chen Yichen, for fear that the other party would misunderstand that he would be flattered. Now that the palace examination has been completed, the same year in the officialdom in the future, so there is no need to worry about so much.

"It's just raining when I come early, and it's just right now."

Chen Yichen replied with a smile, "Actually, seriously, it's not that I came late, but that these new Kogongs were too excited and waited under the Imperial City early, and it's not time to enter the venue at all."

"Brother Chen's indifferent attitude makes me admire you."

Another voice came from the side, and Shang Lu also leaned over to say hello to Chen Yichen.

Although the two are not fellow townsmen, they had a relationship at the Yingtian Prefecture Winter Solstice Poetry Festival, and today they have found an opportunity to reminisce about the past.

"Brother Shang, you are polite, I am ashamed of being accused of taking responsibility."

If Chen Yichen has any people he admires in his knowledge of character, then Shang Lu must be among them.

This top scholar who was ranked third in the history of the Ming Dynasty spent his whole life practicing the four words "using literature to carry the way" and was a model for literati.

"It's because Hui Yuanlang is humble. Today's palace examination is looking forward to witnessing the three-yuan pass!"

"That's right, I'm looking forward to Brother Chen going to be able to win three consecutive goals in the palace examination!"

Xiao Yi also gave in and agreed, unable to hide the excitement in his words.

You should know that he is a loyal fan of Chen Yichen. Now he can not only compete on the same stage with his idol, but also have the opportunity to witness the birth of the second three-year rank in the history of the Ming Dynasty. How lucky is this?

And when he was serious, Chen Yichen could be considered to have won six consecutive years. Even Huang Guan, who was dismissed from fame in the past, was slightly inferior to Chen Yichen and completely created the history of the six leaders of the Ming Dynasty!

Xiao Yi's excited words also alarmed the other tribute students present, and they all participated in the discussion.

"I almost forgot that Chen Huiyuan Ruru won the palace examination, then he would be the third-yuan."

"It's more than three yuan, it's six poems!"

"That's right, there are three primitives in the world, and there are six heads in the world. Such achievements are unprecedented, and I don't know if there are any visitors later."

"Even if there are no such exaggerated achievements as Six Songs, Chen Huiyuan is the youngest top scholar in the Ming Dynasty. He is 18 years old and can't imagine that it will become a future in the future."

Faced with the exclamation of the new Kogons around him, He Pingyan and others had their faces turned green.

Originally, I came to participate in the palace examination happily, and everyone politely compliments each other and had a happy time. As a result, when Chen Yichen arrived, the audience's eyes were attracted by him, and they also discussed the top scorer in high school.

Before his mother's palace examinations began, the top scorer was already booked in advance? Are we all worthy of being the second best?

Don’t be so insulted. Even if you don’t have a family background and can get a tribute exam, there are many arrogant people, so how can they admit defeat?

"The palace examination has not yet begun. It is unknown who will win. Don't be too happy."

The son of the Marquis of Xining said sourly, and he couldn't see Chen Yichen's pride.

"Yes, those who have the best title of top scholar are ranked. If we have passed the exam for the tribute, will we not have the ambition of the world?"

One of the new Kogons in the crowd echoed that he was not a member of the Gongxing Society and was simply dissatisfied.

The glory of the top scorer in high school, no scholar wants to experience it. Even if Chen Yichen is really strong, he cannot book the top scorer in advance. This cannot be given!

"There is also a desire to win back from Dragon Biao. Shen Huiyuan is rude!"

Another tribute sir bowed to Chen Yichen, expressing his challenging attitude.

"Hui Yuanlang, you're rude!"

The continuous challenge sounded, and in an instant, a strong smell of gunpowder appeared on the Imperial City Square.

Xiao Yi's expression was a little awkward at this moment. He sincerely agreed with Chen Yichen. The expectation that he had won three yuan in a row was not a polite word, but a heartfelt word.

Unexpectedly, it aroused the fighting spirit of so many new Kogongs, but instead they pointed their "spellhead" at Chen Yichen.

"Brother Chen, sorry, I..."

Xiao Yi whispered to Chen Yichen to express his apology, but unexpectedly the other party did not care at all and shook his head at him with a smile on his face.

Chen Yichen turned around and bowed to everyone and said, "You have never been the first in literature and no second in martial arts since ancient times. You have the intention to compete for the leader, and I deeply agree with it."

After hearing this, many people thought Chen Yichen retreated in the face of the challenges of everyone, but then they heard a subsequent passage.

"But I have decided to win the top scorer in the Yichou Department, and no one can take it away, I said!"

Sometimes Chen Yichen is indeed more modest and does not like to compete for fame and fortune with others, but he will do his best to compete for the top scorer and not give his opponent any chance.

Three Yuans and the chapters, six poems gather together, who else can I do?

Feeling Chen Yichen's tremendous fighting spirit and domineering aura, the new Kogongs who had challenged and shouted before were silent in an instant.

The strength is here, Lian Kui Jieyuan, and Huiyuan's fame is here, these are Chen Yichen's confidence!

At this moment, a long list of palace servants came over with lanterns, led by an official of the Ministry of Rites in a red robe.

Seeing this person, the new Kegongs present didn't care about the title of top scorer anymore, and bowed to each other and said, "Students pay homage to Shao Zongbo."

The visitor is Wang Ying, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, who will be the guide official for the palace examination of Yichou.

"There are no rituals for all students."

Wang Ying waved his hand. Now is not a time to be polite and courteous. Every step of the palace examination must be stuck at a good time. You should do whatever you need to do when the time comes.

"Where is the new Kehui Yuanlang?"

Wang Ying shouted to everyone.

"Go back to Shao Zong Bo, I was born here later."

Chen Yichen immediately stood in front of Wang Ying when he heard the shout.

Seeing Chen Yichen, under the reflection of the candlelight, Wang Ying had a friendly smile on her face.

"Next, we will enter Chengtian Gate, Huiyuan is the first in the industry, and Yu and others will be ranked according to the apricot list."

"Yes, Shao Zongbo."

The new Kogons have long been accustomed to this arrangement, and the leader of the imperial examination has an absolutely supreme position.

"Yichen, you're following me."

Wang Ying greeted in a low voice, showing affection in his tone, and he completely treated Chen Yichen as his own person.

Chen Yichen also felt very helpful about this attitude. It seems that he cannot use the general term for civil servants in the future, and he has to use a small group led by Hu Yi.

Because it is obvious that not to mention the entire civil servant group, even the Ministry of Rites among the six ministries, except for the Minister of Shang Hu Yi, Wang Ying, and Qian Xili, can barely be regarded as their own thighs.

In this way, even if the Xunqi Group collapses one day, it will be a long way from being a "lonely person" situation...

"Yes, Master."

Chen Yichen immediately beat the snake and rod on the stick. Even the young master was too lazy to call him the name of Shao Zong Bo, so he directly used the name of Master.

Now that I am about to become an official, I urgently need to hold my thighs in the court. Wang Ying's current appearance looks very strong and sturdy!

Facing Chen Yichen's excellent skills, Wang Ying's smile became even brighter. Lin Zhen's eyes were really good. The disciples he received were not only knowledgeable but also had a lot of emotional intelligence, which was a talent that could be made.

Wang Ying led 300 new Kogongs through the Thousand Steps Gate, gathered in front of Chengtian Gate, and then received a routine search of the Jinwu Guard on duty here.

This kind of search is not just to prevent fraud in the imperial examination in the traditional sense. After all, when it comes to the palace examination, there should be no more stupid people to bring cheats.

The main purpose is to prevent carrying illegal instruments, which poses a threat to the emperor's safety, so the process is far less stringent than the previous exams, at least there is no need to take off your clothes, shoes, and socks.

After the search was completed, the new Kegongs lined up again, and the sound of ritual music was heard, and a palace servant's proclamation came from behind Chengtian Gate.

"Acquaintance with the tributes of the Xuan Yichou Kegong!"

Accompanied by this remark, the heavy vermilion-red Chengtian Gate slowly opened. Seeing this scene, many new Kegongs could not help but feel excited and their bodies trembled slightly.

Behind this gate is the Forbidden City, the residence where the emperor is. He studied hard all his life and finally got the goods and the imperial family!
To be continued...