Chapter 67 Madman!
The palace examination day.
The genius is slightly bright.
The streets and alleys are already busy.
Many people wore clothes issued by the imperial court and walked toward the palace with rosy faces.
Everyone’s eyebrows were raised.
As successful candidates, they have the capital to be happy.
Han Chuang has been studying hard for more than ten years, isn’t it just to be proud of today?
Although it has not yet arrived at the time agreed upon for the palace examination, a large number of students have already arrived outside the palace.
They got together, talking and laughing, teasing each other, looking forward to the future, and complimenting each other, all enjoying themselves.
In the list released a few days ago, Xia Zhibai emerged from nowhere and won the first place.
More than a dozen students were selected.
They are all students from the north.
After Zhu Yuanzhang's "intentional" adjustment, the proportion of students from the north and south this time was almost the same as the previous one, at 73%.
It is much better than the top 82 students from the north and south when the list was first announced, but these newly admitted students from the north are basically at the bottom of the top three.
But it was enough to make these people excited.
This is a winning move.
The sky is getting whiter.
Hua Lun, Lian Zining and others also arrived one after another.
Their arrival was greeted with respectful expressions of goodwill from everyone.
As first-class Jinshis, Hua Lun and Lian Zining's careers are much better than those of second- and third-class Jinshis.
As long as you don't make any big mistakes, you will basically reach a higher level in a few years, and you can expect to become an important minister in the court in the future.
The future is bright.
Hua Lun and Lian Zining also had happy faces, and they couldn't stop the smiles on their faces, especially after experiencing the torture some time ago, and now they have finally come to an end, and their brows are full of pride and relief.
Only Huang Zicheng looked depressed.
Hua Lianhuang, Huang Lianhua, the rumors outside were true, but in the end only he was dragged down.
For the arrogant Huang Zicheng, he was naturally a little reluctant, but Xia Zhibai was too dazzling, so he could only complain in his heart.
I don’t dare to really complain about anything.
As for the imperial examination, although he still holds some hopes, he doesn't have much hope. This imperial examination has already disturbed people's minds, and I am afraid that the court is not willing to cause any more problems.
Basically, everything will go smoothly.
Unless...
Xia Zhibai dared to speak rudely.
But on such a solemn occasion, in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, Xia Zhibai really dared to be so presumptuous?
He didn’t believe it.
As time went by, the sounds around them gradually became quieter. They gradually stood in line according to their ranking and under the guidance of the eunuch.
now.
Only the center position is vacant.
Everyone knows whose vacant seat belongs to them.
Summer White!
The biggest dark horse in this imperial examination.
It is also the most unexpected and one that people have to look up to.
Just when everyone was taking their positions, Xia Zhibai's figure arrived. He was still the same as before, but his figure seemed to be thinner, but he was more energetic than before.
Seeing Xia Zhibai's arrival, everyone looked over and looked at this strange man curiously.
From his initial arrogance, to not attending the small banquet, to failing the imperial examination, just when many people thought Xia Zhibai had become a joke, he returned as a king.
Became the number one with an amazing gesture.
Nowadays, no one in the streets and alleys of the city knows Xia Zhibai. Even the farmers cultivating the fields outside the city praise Xia Zhibai repeatedly. Because of what he took out.
Can live people.
With all the attention gathered, Xia Zhibai's face remained as usual, but he just responded with a faint smile. Jie Min in the audience avoided his eyes and did not dare to look at Xia Zhibai, looking very ashamed.
While walking forward, Xia Zhibai seemed to notice Xie Min, walked over, and congratulated: "Brother Xie, I was right that day. With your talent, this imperial examination will be determined." Will be in high school.”
Jie Min's face suddenly turned red and he said with shame: "Brother Xia, I."
Xia Zhibai laughed and said proactively: "It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. If I were you, It will be like that. In fact, I was not sure before the second announcement. How could I criticize him more?"
"But when I become an official in the future, Brother Xie will have to be firm in his opinions. When we, the scholars, enter the court and serve as officials, we should hold our heads high and take it as our life creed to correct the injustice and injustice in the world and bring peace to all people.” Brother Xia understands.”
“I will keep it in mind”
Xia Zhibai patted Jie Min on the shoulder, gave him a steady look, and stepped to the front without stopping.
Hua Lun looked at Xia Zhibai's thin face, but he was in a daze. For some reason, he felt that Xia Zhibai today was different from the past.
In the past, Xia Zhibai still had some scholarly spirit in him, but now Xia Zhibai's scholarly spirit has faded away, replaced by perseverance and practicality.
There is an aura that is as immovable as a mountain.
This feeling is very sudden and very obvious.
He looked Xia Zhibai up and down, and then looked at Lian Zining who was standing aside. Lian Zining also had a serious look in his eyes. They had more contact with Xia Zhibai.
He also felt that Xia Zhibai had changed.
The edge is restrained.
Become extremely practical and steady.
"Does dealing with the people at the bottom really have such an effect?" Hua Lun secretly asked in his heart.
They didn't wait long outside the palace.
Under the guidance of the eunuch, a group of people filed in and walked towards Donghua Gate.
This is the way for hundreds of officials to go to court.
When they arrived at Donghua Gate, many ministers had already arrived outside Donghua Gate. When Xia Zhibai and others were looking at the officials, the officials were also looking at them.
But more eyes were on Xia Zhibai.
He is legendary enough.
Wu Gongda smiled and looked at Guo Chong and said: "Brother Guo, do you still remember the person I didn't tell you about when I was marking the papers?"
"That's Xia Zhibai."
"This man is crazy enough, even crazier than you were before."
"Xia Zhibai..." Guo Chong looked at Xia Zhibai in red, thoughtfully, but Guo Chong There was no smile on Chong's face.
He looked at Wu Gongda with a meaningful expression and lowered his voice: "Brother Wu, haven't you realized the problem yet?"
"Problem? What problem?" Wu Gongda was startled for a moment, as if thinking. When he reached something, his expression changed slightly.
Wu Gongda suddenly looked at Xia Zhibai, his eyes becoming very dignified and serious.
He thought of the counter-essay.
If it is true, then Xia Zhibai is crazier than many people think. He wrote a counter-essay and not only was he not killed, but he also became the number one scholar?
This...
Wu Gongda lowered his voice and said: "This person is writing about that..."
Guo Chong nodded hesitantly.
Wu Gongda took a breath and was a little frightened.
He knew that this man was crazy, but he never expected that he could be as crazy as His Majesty. The most important thing was that he not only escaped unscathed, but also became the number one.
"This is a madman!" Guo Chong withdrew his gaze with a solemn look and had no idea of saying more. He had a hunch that even if he was an official, this man would not really restrain his sharpness.
It will only become more radical.
He has a rift in his heart and great ambitions.
(End of this chapter)