Chapter 18 Dream Realization
I know that you are all young talents from poor backgrounds who are diligent in learning. You have traveled thousands of miles from all over the Qing Kingdom to gather in Kyoto.
This hardship not only drains your financial resources and energy, but may also bear the burden of your family, and you may even spend everything you have to fulfill your dream of imperial examination.
Fan Xian's deep concern deeply touched the heartstrings of every student present, and their eyes shone with emotion.
He went on to point out that although many students want to exchange labor for life needs, their self-improvement is admirable; but there are also some people who try to take this opportunity to gain fame, hoping to attract the attention of Guo Shangshu and thereby increase the number of gold medals. Title opportunity.
As soon as these words came out, several students looked ashamed, and Hou Jichang was even more ashamed.
However, Fan Xian changed the topic and emphasized that he was not criticizing, but hoping that the students would understand that
The booklet recording their names had become a symbol of opportunism in Guo Shangshu's eyes.
As a result, instead of being favored, they were excluded from official careers, and their original glimmer of hope evaporated in an instant.
As soon as these words came out, it was like thunder exploding, and the anger of the students exploded instantly. It was difficult for them to accept that their years of hard study had been completely negated because of a roster.
Someone shouted indignantly: "We are just forced to make a living, why are we called speculation?"
Some people even pointed out Guo Shangshu's partiality and questioned the fairness of the imperial examination.
Just when the situation was getting out of control, Li Chengze stepped forward and
With the dignity of the second prince, I made a promise to all the students, vowing to defend the fairness of the imperial examination and protect all students who have strived to this point based on their talent and learning rather than their background.
He burned the roster with his own hands, symbolizing his complete rejection of injustice, and won warm applause and tears of gratitude from the students.
For the poor students, this moment is not only the rebirth of the imperial examination, but also the highest affirmation of their years of hard work and persistence.
Li Chengze's feat not only won the admiration of students, but also won the support and praise of the general public.
Guo Shangshu fell to the ground amid the condemnation. His power and prestige seemed so fragile at this moment.
Li Chengze stood in front of hundreds of students and solemnly declared that this Spring Festival, which he and Fan Xian co-hosted, would no longer be a farce or a joke, but a truly fair and honest imperial examination feast.
The students were deeply moved by this promise and knelt down one after another to thank them. This heartfelt gratitude has become the most moving scenery in Kyoto.
When Fan Wujiu and Xie Bian witnessed this scene, they were filled with emotions.
Xie Bi'an was proud of the second prince's prestige and influence, while Fan Wujiu was deeply shocked by this spectacular scene, and his heart was filled with reverence and yearning for justice.
Fan Xian looked at Li Chengze at this moment, and couldn't help but show some appreciation and admiration:
"Your Highness, the Second Prince, this move is truly righteous."
He stood behind Li Chengze and saw many students kneeling down to worship him. He felt an indescribable shock in his heart. He secretly thought that the second prince's campaign might have a deeper meaning than simply winning the hearts of the people.
Outside the examination room, the people of Kyoto learned the whole story from others. They were grateful to the second prince for his courage to challenge the gentry’s monopoly on the Spring Imperial Examination and to fight for justice for grassroots students:
“His Royal Highness the second prince is really wise!"
"He really loves his people like his own son and has a broad heart!"
The child's tender voice sounded in the crowd. He pulled his mother's sleeve and asked curiously: "Mom, what are they doing? Why is everyone praising that brother?"
Mother gently pointed to the center of the crowd and taught softly:
"That is His Highness the Second Prince. You must remember his appearance. When you grow up in the future, you must also work hard to study for the imperial examinations. If you can become someone like him, that will be the best role model."
"Everyone, please stand up. As the examiner of Chunwei, this is my duty."
Li Chengze's voice was gentle but firm, and the students rose up in response, with the light of new hope shining in their eyes. The hardships and hardships of the past seemed to be diluted by the power of hope at this moment.
They knew that with the support of His Highness the Second Prince, the road to the imperial examination might be brighter.
They vowed to remember this kindness in their hearts and repay it if there was an opportunity in the future.
However, Li Chengze's gaze did not stop there. He walked towards the "coma" Guo Zheng,
He knelt down and said with a warning that could not be ignored:
"Guo Shangshu, you can't deceive people by pretending to be faint."
Guo Zheng's fingers moved slightly on the ground. This subtle reaction was keenly captured by Fan Xian. He cast an inquiring look at Li Chengze, as if asking if further action was needed.
Li Chengze shook his head gently and left an ultimatum:
"Guo Shangshu, please tell the prince behind you that I am here this spring to ask him to restrain his tactics. If he insists on provoking, I don't mind making some unknown secrets public."
As soon as these words came out, Guo Zheng's cheeks pressing on the ground trembled slightly, and a storm surged in his heart.
Li Chengze turned around immediately, leaving behind a deep silhouette, which seemed to indicate that a more complicated power contest was about to unfold.
"Let's go." Li Chengze called the attendants around him, and left the examination room with Fan Xian. When they took the carriage back to the inner city of Kyoto, hundreds of candidates spontaneously followed Li Chengze all the way, and hundreds of people in Kyoto got out of the way. Roads greet each other.
Fan Wujiu followed on both sides of the carriage, with surprise and pride on his pretty face.
I have never seen such a scene. This is the power of the people's will...
On the carriage.
Fan Xian rubbed his face. Just now, in order to cooperate with His Highness, he helped him establish his authority. His stern face was a little cramped. He looked at Li Chengze with a smile:
"Your Highness, did you perform well just now?"
Li Chengze still maintained his previous seriousness: "Acting skills?"
Fan Xian was embarrassed and explained: "It means he acted very well."
He cursed in his heart: I really haven’t tried it yet
Li Chengze relaxed his shoulders and touched his throat:
"I almost made my voice hoarse just now because I was shouting something inspiring. Next time I use my Qi to help speak loudly, I still have to pay attention to propriety."
It would be great if there were Buddhist lions roaring.
Fan Xian lifted the curtain and saw the dense crowd of students behind the carriage, following the carriage to see off students, and was a little surprised:
"Your Highness's heartfelt words must have reached the hearts of these students, and will also reach the ears of today's scholars from poor families in the world in the future. Your Highness will definitely become famous far and wide!"
"Stop testing me."
Li Chengze chuckled:
“You should have guessed that I did this not to gain fame, nor just to win the hearts of scholars all over the world.
Otherwise, how could you have said what I said to Guo Zheng? Did you deliberately block my mouth shape and voice when you were talking?" Fan Xian smiled and apologized:
"Then His Highness wants to take advantage of the opportunity of rectifying Shangshu Guo to achieve the purpose of intimidating the eldest princess, so as to protect the students participating in the Spring Festival from being affected?"
High emotional intelligence: protect students.
Low EQ: Can’t make mistakes.
(End of chapter)