Chen Dong was always decisive in his actions, and he felt that he was not as good as being virtuous. He actually burned his article with the theme of "promoting rituals and music to cherish people from afar". The time for the examination of school policy was originally short, so in the end he just scraped together an article and submitted it.

.Others were anxiously waiting for the results of the examination, but he was the most cheerful. He was convinced that Xing De's article must be the first, and he was even more sure than Xing De himself.

Zhao Xingde was still somewhat confident at first, but as time went by, the Imperial College did not release the results of the examination for the students, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. He took advantage of the current mentality of officials who are overjoyed to achieve success, and in the "Ten Strategies for Expanding the Sea"

He drew a big pie and said that as long as he followed his plan, in less than twenty years, the Song Dynasty could expand its maritime territory to tens of thousands of miles, organize immigrants overseas to cultivate countless fertile fields, make the best use of people and land, and enjoy the products of all nations.

With plenty of food, a full treasury, and the help of a strong navy, given time, we will surely unify the world and bring peace.

Zhao Xingde also hid a small scheming in this policy, because the officials at that time were attached to the prosperity of the capital and were unwilling to serve as officials in distant places. If Zhao Xingde followed Zhao Xingde's policy, he would go to distant countries to serve as governors of vassal lands.

, will definitely be regarded as a daunting path by most officials, and Zhao Xingde hopes to win such a position. He only needs to focus on business consolidation. No matter how the government changes, he will have a base and retreat.

However, he considered that some of the methods he proposed in the "Ten Strategies for Expanding the Sea" were still too unconventional. Although the new party currently being used by the government is still unknown whether it will be acceptable. As time goes by, it is still unclear whether the new party will be released long ago.

The assessment results have not come down yet. Seeing that all the students in Taixue were restless, Zhao Xingde's uneasiness became more and more intense.

"The results have been released, the results have been released!" Just when all the Taipei students almost thought that the results would not be released in this assessment, the results were released. "Go and see!" Zhao Xingde, along with Chen Dong, Deng Su, Zhang Bing and other classmates, crowded in

Among the crowd, they searched hard up and down, their eyes almost doubled in size. Even Chen Dong, who had pieced together an article randomly, was ranked thirteenth, but there was no name of Zhao Xingde at all.

"Impossible!" Chen Dong complained in defense of Zhao Xingde, "With Yuan Zhi's talent, there is no way that he could lose his name to Sun Shan!" His words had just finished, but they aroused the resonance of more people, "That's right! How could I not be ranked!

"Is this policy really the work of a government official?" "Young master, I am very talented. There is definitely a mistake in this list!"

Seeing that all the scholars were making a loud noise, and seemed to be trying to hold on to Pei Xuezheng, the imperial scholar who was responsible for publishing the results, Pei Xuezheng became anxious: "What's the hurry! What's the hurry!" While pushing everyone away, he took it out from his arms with great effort.

Another list of papers, "It's not finished yet, this is the first-class one!" After saying that, he slowly and slowly posted the first-class assessment paper on the side of the originally pasted B and C class papers.

As soon as the list was started, the three characters "Zhao Xingde" jumped out and topped the list!

"Win! Yuan Zhi is the first!" Chen Dong's expression seemed to be even more exaggerated than Zhao Xingde's. It is said that the top ten in the Taixue examination were personally selected by the officials, and they were considered to be genuine disciples of the emperor. If nothing unexpected happens,

, he will soon be promoted to official position, and his career will be like a divine blessing from now on.

Zhao Xingde looked at the red paper with gold letters in a daze. He thought he would win the first grade, but he never expected that he would be the first in the first grade. Before he could think about it carefully, he said, "Brother Yuan Zhi, congratulations!"

The emperor has chosen the first place with his own hands!", "It must be Fengchi's candidate!" "Don't forget my classmates from now on!" He was drowned out by the noisy congratulations around him.

Li Gefei, a doctor of Taixue, proudly told his family the news that he ranked first in the moral examination on the same day, and took out the number one scholar red that had been collected for more than 20 years, and bought wine to celebrate his virtue.

Back then, he ranked first in the imperial examination, and today Zhao Xingde, the uncle-in-law of the Li family, ranked first again, which has become a popular story.

Li Ruobing also didn't expect that Xing De was so outstanding. He specially read the "Ten Strategies for Expanding the Sea" written by Xing De and couldn't help but marveled: "The imperial court's so-called strategy for Huaiyuan Kingdom is probably not to use military force to intimidate it.

There are several ways to induce them with benefits, to embrace them with kindness, and to tie them up with etiquette and righteousness. However, those barbarian countries rebelled and surrendered suddenly. Because the roads were far away and difficult to conquer, the court often tolerated it." Li Ruobing once lived in Beifang County.

As an official in the county, I had heard that many barbarian tribes suddenly rebelled and surrendered, and the court was helpless. I felt that some of the contents of Zhao Xingde's policy could also be used to deal with the barbarians on land. "Yuan Zhi actually found a different way. Although'

The method of "separating products" may take a long time, but it is like pulling out the firewood, forcing the barbarian tribes to serve China. Brother Yu admires it."

Because of Chao Buzhi and Li Gefei's vigorous efforts, when the Imperial Academy offered sacrifices to Yang Jiu, Zuo Si admonished Chen Guan and other famous figures in the Qing Dynasty to impeach Honglu Temple, thinking that Li Ruobing's duty as the supervisor of Duting West Station was to take care of Dali and Gaoli.

For the vassals of the Song Dynasty, although the documents on the etiquette of Liao envoys in Honglu Temple were stamped by Duting Xiyi, not long after Li Ruobing took charge of the affairs, the subordinate official in question fled in fear of crime. He really should not be blamed for this.

Back. Emperor Zhao You seemed to have remembered that Li Ruobing was a disciple of the Emperor, and that he personally pointed out that he was the first in the examination of the Imperial College. He ignored all the memorials about this matter, so he postponed the matter. Li Ruobing was also at home all the time.

"Being guilty", I received my salary and my mood became more and more relaxed.

"Brother, thank you. This dynasty used the tea-horse trade to restrain Dali and other southwestern barbarians," Zhao Xingdeqian said. "It's just that it's too hasty. It's best to induce Dali to plant more tea and other products and less food. This way

Over the past few decades, as long as the road to China is cut off, the country will be starved to death."

Li Ruobing was about to nod in agreement, but Li Gefei said: "Yuan Zhi, you must read more books of saints from now on, and don't be too Machiavellian." Zhao Xingde nodded in agreement, and when he raised his head, he happened to look at each other and Li Ruobing looked at each other.

There was a hint of smile in his eyes, it seemed that this uncle had also been taught by his father-in-law.

Zhao Xingde was overjoyed to win the first place in Imperial College, which diluted the melancholy atmosphere caused by Li Ruobing's punishment. Although it was just a family banquet, the house was decorated with lights and colorful decorations. At dusk, it looked particularly festive. Li Ruoxue

Although he and Zhao Xingde were already engaged, they had almost no chance to talk. At this moment, Li Ruoxue was sitting next to him. Zhao Xingde took advantage of being drunk to admire the beauty sitting next to her. A blush appeared on her face. Everyone was drinking.

The glass lamp reflected ten colors of light, which made the beauty's face look like morning glow, extremely beautiful. However, Li Gefei and his wife Wang ignored it and indulged it, which made Li Ruoxue feel deeply aggrieved.

Li Gefei originally wanted to let Zhao Xingde and Li Ruoxue get married after taking the imperial examination. This time Zhao Xingde won the first place in the Imperial College and could be elected as an official at any time, or even take a post outside the capital, so there was no need to participate in the imperial examination.

The marriage might be brought forward at any time. Every time she thought about this, Li Ruoxue's heart felt a little shy and sweet. Unknowingly, she was also intoxicated by the increasingly unscrupulous gaze.

The drunkenness didn't end until late at night. Xingde had a light capacity for alcohol and was too drunk, so he stayed in the guest room of the Li Mansion. After Li Ruoxue and her mother Wang made arrangements for the guests, Wang noticed that Li Ruoxue seemed to have something on her mind.

She looked serious, thinking that she would get married soon. Most of the female relatives of official families had to travel around with their husbands. Some of them were reluctant to leave home, so they laughed and said: "They say women are short-sighted, but your father is the one with the best. Zhao Yuanzhi

Sure enough, he is really a young man, and his great contribution to regaining Youyan is not as good as the first place in the imperial examination. His first-class first place, hand-picked by the officials, is not much worse than the number one scholar in the palace examination, and better than those princes, princes and grandsons who follow their ancestors.

I don’t know how many times better you are. As a mother, I also want to congratulate you for marrying into a good family."

Li Ruoxue was preoccupied and did not answer. Suddenly she heard Li Gefei's voice saying from behind: "There are only three thousand students in Taixue, less than a thousand students in Sheshe, and the first place in Shejia, how can we compete with Dakui in the world?"

I can compare myself to the number one scholar in the imperial examination. My Li family has been a Jinshi for generations, and it seems that I can only continue it as if it were Xu."

Li Ruoxue and Wang looked back and saw Li Gefei holding a white porcelain wine glass. His face looked like a smile but not a smile. If there was any regret, he was actually extremely proud and happy. He sighed: "The tiger father has no dog son. It's a pity that Zhao

Brother, I didn’t see today.”

Li Ruoxue saw that her father was already three-thirds drunk. She was afraid that her father would fall easily due to his old age, so she accompanied Li Gefei back to the study room, only to see her father take out three papers, one of which was the Jinshi in the ninth year of Xining.

On the list, under the background of Jinshi, there are the names of Li Gefei and Zhao Tixin. The second list is from the Imperial College examination last year. Li Ruobing ranked first in the first class. The third list is the one that was taken down today.

Zhao Xingde ranked first in Class A in the university entrance exam. Li Gefei read the three papers under the lamp for a long time before he fell asleep from exhaustion.

Li Ruoxue carefully put away the three royal lists, which represented the family's glory, and served her father to bed with her mother Wang. Then she went back to her room to rest. She leaned on her fragrant cheeks and was lost in thought. Unknowingly, she lay down on the table.

When I fell asleep, there was a lamp in the boudoir like a bean. The lamp oil burned out late at night, and the warm light gradually dissipated like the girl's thousands of thoughts.

The list of papers collected by the Li family is the deputy list. At this moment, the main list of the Taixue Upper School examination is placed on the sapphire case of Emperor Zhao You together with Zhao Xingde's "Ten Strategies for Expanding the Sea."

"This son has unique insights, far-sighted vision, and detailed considerations. He is a talented person. It's a pity that his surname is Zhao, otherwise he could be a prince-in-law for my Huan'er." Emperor Zhao You looked at his daughter lovingly and said.

Zhao Huanzheng suppressed his inner excitement, opened his eyes wide and looked at the three words "Zhao Xingde" at the top of the list, and said angrily: "Father is here to make fun of me again." He casually took the policy paper written by Zhao Xingde and read it carefully.

, bowed his head and said, "Compared with others, although this article is good, it does not necessarily surpass others. Why did my father choose him as the first?"

However, Zhao You ignored her change of topic and continued to joke: "I heard that this man is both civilized and military, and his appearance is not bad. Even if his surname is Zhao, it doesn't matter. At worst, I will give him a different surname."

Although Zhao Huan was often joked about by her father about her marriage, and sometimes even said that he wanted to send her to the Xia Kingdom, she already had Zhao Xingde in her heart at this time, and when her father said it solemnly and it was true, her face was flushed.

He suddenly turned red and his heartbeat was pounding, but he heard Zhao You's voice change again and said, "It's just that in this way, the best talents can no longer be used by your brother, so you can only wrong me."

Huan'er."

Zhao Huan's eye circles suddenly turned red. She was very well-behaved and sensible. She neither followed Zhao You's words and asked, "Which brother is it for?" nor did she hesitate to argue. She only held back her sobs and said, "My son, I understand.

"

Zhao You didn't seem to notice his daughter's slightly strange look, and sighed: "The so-called family, country, and world, when it comes to the royal family, family affairs and state affairs can no longer be separated." He stroked his daughter's hair lovingly, and slowly

He said: "Father will definitely find a good consort for you who is talented, gentle and considerate. Is this Zhao Xingde?" He tapped his finger on the handwriting on the examination list of the Imperial College, and said slowly,

"Although his articles are not number one, his opinions are number one. I chose him as number one to let him know that your kindness is like an ocean. But looking at this man's writing, there is too much suave and unruly air in the lines. I would like to meet this person and see

See if you need to suffer some setbacks to temper your temper." He paused and explained: "It's like all horses are fierce, they have to work their muscles and bones, starve their skin, and even be whipped with iron chains.

Only then can you control it freely."

Zhao Huan said: "Father, this is not making fun of people!" "Teasing people?" Zhao You laughed dumbly and said leisurely: "The so-called thunder, rain and dew are all the kindness of the emperor. The three thousand scholars of Taixue can make your father the emperor."

I thought of playing a trick on it, I don’t know what a blessing it is.”

"That's weird!" Zhao Huan curled his lips, picked up Zhao Xingde's policy essay and read it carefully again, thoughtfully.

In order to demonstrate the fairness of the selection of scholars, the first-class policy papers of the Taixue Shangshe examination are published all over the world, just like the examination papers for the imperial examinations. Zhao Xingde's policy papers are destined to be spread all over the world, and even be famous for centuries. But before that, I have to pay attention to it.

This person submitted this policy statement to the desk of Zhao You's biggest opponent, Emperor Xia Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan served in the Xia army for nearly ten years before inheriting the throne. Although he was nearly fifty years old, his body was still strong. Although the Prime Minister's Office handled daily government affairs, Chen Xuan read hundreds of various memorials every day to understand the world's affairs.

Situation. When Chen Xuan inadvertently read Zhao Xingde's policy statement, he actually put down the account books of the royal family and the Ordnance Department's report on the trial production of marching cannons, ordered the guards to bring a pot of wine, and poured himself a cup while carefully studying the meaning between the lines.

Drink for yourself.

"Your Majesty, you seem to be in a good mood today?"

"All the sages in ancient times were lonely, but only the drinkers left their names." Chen Xuan pointed to Zhao Xingde's policy statement and said to Prime Minister Liu Yi: "The ancients had a saying in the Han Dynasty about drinking wine. Today we have this wonderful article, and you and I, the emperor and the ministers, are conspiring together.

Get drunk."

"Your Majesty, please be solemn and self-possessed."

"After the horse thief 'Lao Daobaozi' was eradicated in Mobei, the brothers in the camp almost died of drunkenness. Why didn't you come to persuade me?"

"At this time and that time, Your Majesty had not yet inherited the throne. At this moment, as a ruler, you cannot do things that please you. Even if everyone in the world is drunk, Your Majesty must be awake."

"Sigh——, I already regret my proposal to let you sit in this prime minister's position." Chen Xuan put down his wine glass with some regret, "By the way, Kang'er mentioned in his letter last time that he made a friend of a scholar in Bianliang.
Chapter completed!