In the early Song Dynasty, the palace examination was an elimination examination, and the specific proportion of elimination was not fixed, and the admission rate ranged from one-third to two-thirds.

This will lead to the fact that candidates who pass the provincial examinations many times will always be eliminated when they arrive at the palace examination.

But after that, some juren who failed the palace examination repeatedly turned to Xixia in anger, which was in a strife with the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, the Northern Song Dynasty court also believed that it was indeed not good to implement the palace examination.

In the second year of Jiayou in the Northern Song Dynasty, Song Renzong personally presided over the palace examination and announced that the palace examination would not be eliminated, and all candidates who participated in the palace examination would be admitted.

This year, all 388 Jinshi and 388 imperial examination candidates were admitted.

From then on, the palace examination was not eliminated, and the ranking of candidates was only customized based on the test scores.

However, since the ranking of the palace examination has an important impact on candidates' future official admission and promotion, candidates still attach great importance to the palace examination.

This is the case with the palace examinations in history, and the loopholes were repaired for decades, but Guo Hao attached importance to talents from the beginning. In fact, candidates who passed the examination can already become officials.

However, these officials were not in Bianliang, but were assigned to local governments and assigned to various positions. Guo Hao gave them good benefits, but their future development may not be certain.

Those who stayed in Bianliang may have the possibility of entering the cabinet or the six ministries in the future. This is a pyramid structure. The fewer people are above it, but the more capable they need.

Thinking of something missing, Guo Hao simply issued an order to announce the future examinations of county examinations, government examinations, college examinations, provincial examinations, imperial examinations, and palace examinations.

The corresponding names are: Tong Sheng, Sheng (Scholar), Juren, Gongshi, and Jinshi, and the examinations are held separately by each administrative region.

After filling in the results of the palace examination, the emperor held a ceremony of ceremonies in Daqing Hall and announced the results of the palace examination. The Jinshi was divided into three grades.

Three people in the first class were named the top scholar, the second class and the Tanhua, and were awarded the Jinshi; several names in the second class were awarded the Jinshi; several names in the third class were awarded the same Jinshi.

The first place in the second and third grades is called Chuanlu. After the Chuanlu ceremony, the new Jinshi took the court examination in Daqing Hall. The court examination papers were divided into third grades, and the first name was Chaoyuan.

Three of them were first-class in the Jinshi, and they were immediately appointed after the palace examination. The top scholar was awarded the editor of Hanlin Academy, the second-class, and Tanhua was awarded the editor of Hanlin Academy;

Other Jinshis were awarded the position of Shuji, chief officer, secretary, disciple, judge, doctor, prosecutor, prosecutor, prefect, county magistrate, etc. according to the palace examination and court examination ranking.

Guo Hao's set is completely referenced to later generations, but the core composition is more advanced, and the names of some official positions are not important. After all, there are so many people in the pyramid, as long as they perform their duties.

A day later, the Ministry of Rites released the results again, which shocked everyone this time, especially those alchemists. They originally thought the court was targeting them, but it was not.

On the official road south of Bianliang City, several students walked dejectedly, sighing while walking.

"Hey, if I had known this result, why would I have to make a fuss? The court asked us to come and just sit there, but in fact we didn't want to use us at all."

"Who said no? The twenty-three Jinshis are all from the north. Isn't this very obvious? If I had known this was the case, I would rather go to the Ministry of Rites!"

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from behind. Several people quickly gave way when they heard it, but the horse actually stopped. There was an official from the Ministry of Rites above.

"Who are you Zhang Yun!"

Seeing that it was an official from the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Yun stood up and saluted, "This sir, Zhang Yun is here to go."

Seeing Zhang Yun, the official turned over and dismounted and bowed, "Congratulations to Zhang Jinshi. His Majesty has read the test paper and re-ranked it. Zhang Jinshi ranked 13th in the second grade!"

“Rerank?”

"I'm hit?"

The official nodded and smiled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty said, you did not prepare well in this exam, and did not answer the questions in mathematics and investigation, so I gave you a chance to re-rank the name.

The new ranking only depends on scriptures, scriptures, and Zhang Jinshi can go back with me. As long as he passes the palace examination, he can report to the Ministry of Personnel."

"Palace Examination..."

Zhang Yun didn't expect that God was really good at joking. He thought there was no hope, but suddenly a reversal came.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the students will do their best to share the worries of the court!"

Such a thing happened eight times inside and outside Bianliang. Guo Hao finally chose eight southern students, which can be regarded as an explanation for the scholars.

In fact, after the results were released, there were dissatisfaction among the scholars, but Zhao Kuangyin's careful actions scared them before, so no one dared to cause trouble.

In addition, even this time, they can come back next year, and at the least they can go to the local government to report and have some errands.

In short, the result of this test was still good, but the leak of the test questions seemed to have little impact.

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.

"You mean, the Taoist priest found it, but because he was too greedy, he only bought one test question?"

"That's right, that Taoist priest is ugly and looks like a liar. It was the first time he did such a thing, but no one cared about him at all. Only Jiang She accidentally got to be the top scorer."

Hearing this result, Guo Hao couldn't help but want to laugh. Fortunately, he was in the Song Dynasty and was in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and some of the atmosphere was not very serious.

If this were in the Ming and Qing dynasties, especially in the middle and late periods, I am afraid that this test would not be sold only one, but countless copies.

"Have the person instructed behind the scenes found out who is so bold!"

"this……"

Li Hui wanted to speak but stopped.

"explain!"

"It's the third prince."

"Yu'er? He is only four years old this year. How could he instruct people to sell test questions? Are there any misunderstandings?"

Li Hui hesitated for a moment and said, "I have repeatedly confirmed that the Taoist priest said it was the third prince. I have compared the portraits, and the Taoist priest also said it was him."

Guo Hao's face turned cold. If you want to talk about his third son, he usually likes to make some strange things, in Guo Hao's words, he is doing scientific research.

If it were another emperor, he would probably scold him for not doing his job properly, but Guo Hao not only did not, but also encouraged him.

Why do such a simple person do such a thing? Unless someone is confused, there is no reason.

"Go, keep checking for me to see if there is anyone behind it. Yu'er is still a child, how could she do such a thing? Don't alarm anyone in advance for this!"

"yes!"

Li Hui continued to investigate, and Guo Hao came to Baoci Palace, where Guo Yongning lived, and Guo Zhiyu and Guo Yanhan were also there.

Entering the courtyard, Guo Hao went straight to Guo Zhiyu's room. As soon as he entered the room, he saw various objects inside, all of which were invented by Guo Zhiyu.

Guo Hao walked around and found that Guo Zhiyu was not in the room, so he walked to Guo Yongning's residence and met a palace maid halfway.

"See your majesty."

"Get up, is Ning'er inside?"

"Go back to Your Majesty, the Empress is in the house."

"Okay, you go down."

"yes."

Guo Hao walked into the room and saw Guo Yongning staring at a note book. Guo Hao walked behind her and hugged her.

"What's wrong, why is Ning'er unhappy?"

Guo Yongning was startled, but when he heard Guo Hao's voice, he relaxed again.

"Your Majesty, why are you here? I haven't had time to dress up..."

"No need to do this, you are the most beautiful in my heart, so why bother to use cosmetics to render..."

Listening to these love words, Guo Yongning's face became a little hot. Guo Hao sent her and asked inadvertently: "Where is Yu'er and Han'er?"

"Oh, they're going to the Governance Academy, and it's time to come back."

"It's normal for children to play with. As long as someone follows you, it's okay. By the way, Ning'er, what are you doing? Is there something wrong with this account book?"

Guo Yongning shook his head and said, "There is no problem with the account book, but the daily expenses in the palace are very large, and it has become increasingly expensive in the past two years. I always feel that this is not good, so I think about how to save some."

"Save expenses? There is no need for this. I don't think I'm spending much money. Is our internal treasury not enough?"

"There is money, but I think it's not enough. Your Majesty asked me to take charge of the harem, so I always have to do something for Your Majesty."

When Guo Yongning said, Guo Hao smiled. None of these three women is strong. Don’t look at the calm on the surface now, there are many conflicts in secret.

The couple was talking, and at this time, Guo Zhiyu and his sister came back. They were a little surprised when they saw Guo Hao and Guo Zhiyu, and their eyes dodged and saluted Guo Hao.

"Sons, please see the father!"

Seeing Guo Zhiyu, Guo Hao found something was wrong and couldn't help but feel sank. Could it be that it was him...
Chapter completed!