Following the order from Zhang Julu, the chief minister of the cabinet, the scholars began to read the papers and answer the questions.
Huang Tinghui took a look at the palace examination questions. This time the palace examination only tests policy questions, not the Four Books and Five Classics.
Although the little emperor was extremely rebellious, in the final analysis he was taught by great sages like Zhang Julu.
Therefore, what the little emperor paid more attention to was Ce Wen.
After all, no matter how beautiful the article is, it does not deal with government affairs or solve some problems.
Not a nerd who knows nothing?
The examination of school policy theory can test a Jinshi's ability to deal with various problems.
Select talents who are truly useful to the country and the country.
At this time, Huang Tinghui looked at the imperial examination paper. There were two questions in this examination paper. The first question roughly meant how to "control the people."
As for the second question, it is how to “rich the country”.
According to the relevant rules of the imperial examination, candidates must answer each question in more than 1,000 words and explain their opinions.
The answering time lasts until dark, at which time someone will give two candles to those scholars who have not finished answering the questions.
After the candle goes out, you can no longer continue to answer questions.
Someone from the palace would force the scholar who answered the question out and send him home.
Taking two questions in one day means you have plenty of time.
However, in such a solemn environment as the imperial examination, some candidates may perform abnormally.
Therefore, you may not be able to answer all the questions.
At this time, Huang Tinghui had already taken out the test paper. He picked up his writing brush and wrote on the test paper, "Huang Tinghui, who is the subject of the imperial examination, is a person from Jiangsu and Zhejiang Prefectures, and is now taking the imperial examination."
In addition to these, Huang Tinghui also wrote down his three-generation resume and other things to write about.
Afterwards, Huang Tinghui took a deep breath.
Only then did I start thinking about how to answer the questions.
If you want to stand out in the palace examination papers, you have to find another way.
Fortunately, Huang Tinghui received a lot of information from later generations, including many novel ideas.
Huang Tinghui thought about it for a long time before combining his idea of ​​secretly trying to figure out the little emperor's thoughts with the actual situation of this era.
At this time, Huang Tinghui felt like he was writing like a god.
"Swish, swish, swish..."
"Swish, swish, swish..."
With inspiration, Huang Tinghui wrote down the thoughts he had hidden in his mind, which gave him a hearty feeling.
By the time Huang Tinghui finished writing the first policy question, other scholars had only written half of it at most.
"This person seems to have divine help when writing, and it actually gives people a hearty feeling. How wonderful!"
"Who is this person?" the cabinet minister asked.
"I heard that the second-ranked tribute is from a poor family and is from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces!"
"This person should be Huang Tinghui, Jieyuan of Jiangzhe Prefecture!"
"Seeing how talented he is in writing, he will definitely be a capable minister in the future!"
The Minister of Civil Affairs has some understanding of these scholars who are writing vigorously at the moment.
Looking at Huang Tinghui who was having a great time doing the questions, he couldn't help but praise him.
"I see!"
"Jiangzhe Prefecture has produced a lot of talents in recent years, and culture and education are prosperous!"
"It just seems like there hasn't been a top pick for several years. Let's see if there can be such a top pick this year!"
After the cabinet minister heard the explanation from the Minister of Civil Affairs, he gently stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"This person's talent may be enough to become the number one scholar!" The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel also agreed.
Of course Huang Tinghui didn't know about this conversation between the Minister of Civil Affairs and his assistant ministers.
At this time, he was completely immersed in the atmosphere of answering questions.
When it comes to Huang Tinghui facing exams, his biggest advantage is that he can easily devote himself to it.
Once you get into the zone, just follow your own pace.
The external situation cannot have much influence on him.
This is also the reason why Huang Tinghui can perform at his best in almost every exam.
Unless at some point Huang Tinghui has too many worries, the article may fall short of the mark.
“Rich Country!”
"Interesting!"
Looking at the general meaning of this second question, Huang Tinghui smiled.
As expected of a little emperor, his true nature is hard to change, even in exams such as the imperial examination, he also hides his own little thoughts.
The so-called rich country was actually the result of the little emperor's hope of selecting Jinshi who could "make money" for him.
The little emperor is a little obsessed with money, but he is obsessed with money to this extent.
It really made Huang Tinghui feel dumbfounded.
At the moment, Huang Tinghui didn't hesitate much.
Of course Huang Tinghui knows some of the ways to "rich the country".
After all, he is well versed in economics.
As for specific ways to enrich the country, Huang Tinghui is not without it.
If so, wouldn’t it be easy to write this article?
In this imperial examination, Huang Tinghui felt that he was extremely good at both questions.
Writing these articles, I feel quite comfortable.
Soon, another heroic article appeared on the white paper.
When Huang Tinghui raised his head again, he had already transcribed this article on another piece of clean white paper.
as the final answer.
At this time, look in the direction of the other candidates.
Some candidates did not even answer the first question.
Huang Tinghui is so efficient that he is probably the first person in the imperial examination in so many years.
"This boy!"
"That's it?" The other ministers looked at Huang Tinghui's action of packing up the examination materials, and they were all dumbfounded.
Although they also know that Huang Tinghui is very talented, they can't answer so quickly!
"Maybe it's the spring of thoughts!"
"I think you answered too hastily. There's still a long time now, so there's no need to be so anxious!"
"Articles are often written in one go, and that's what makes them great!"
"That's right, that's right. Since ancient times, poems and essays have always been written. It's not easy to write a word, so they are most likely to be passed down through the ages!"
The courtiers had different opinions, but Huang Tinghui sat upright in his chair.
After the ink had completely dried, Huang Tinghui handed in his own test paper amid the extremely astonished expressions of the other scholars.
"The student has finished writing!" Huang Tinghui bowed to the official who was being scrutinized, and then strode out of the hall.
After taking a long breath of relief, Huang Tinghui resisted his urge to laugh wildly.
it is finally over!
On your way to the imperial examination, you no longer have to worry about exams.
This feeling is very similar to that after the college entrance examination, countless candidates will leave their previous test papers.
The urge to tear some books into pieces, but in this hall, Huang Tinghui naturally would not vent his emotions in this way.
If this matter reaches the ministers of the court and the ears of the young emperor.
If it leaves a bad impression, that's not good.
So Huang Tinghui suppressed his impulse to laugh and continued walking outside the hall.
…
After the palace examination, Huang Tinghui was about to leave the hall at night.
But it was getting late now, and the buildings in this palace city looked like residential areas in later generations.
Just like a maze.
The most important thing is that the communities in later generations had signs at least, but now the buildings in the palace city have no signs at all.
It's all the same, and the night is getting darker.
Under such circumstances, the candidates would not be able to leave the hall even if they were afraid until dawn.
However, this situation has naturally been taken into consideration.
Not long after Huang Tinghui came out of the main hall, a young eunuch appeared in front of Huang Tinghui carrying a red lantern.
"Master Huang!"
"It's dark now, let me light the way for you."
Huang Tinghui felt a little strange and surprised when he saw that the man recognized him.
However, he still bowed his hands to the man and said, "This father-in-law!"
"Tinghui can do it himself."
"I don't dare bother my father-in-law anymore!"
When the young eunuch saw Huang Tinghui being so polite, he actually didn't look down on the eunuch at all, and he felt very fond of Huang Tinghui in his heart.
He smiled and said to Huang Tinghui: "Mr. Huang, you are so polite. I was sent by Eunuch Zhang to guide you!"
"It's my honor to be able to lead the way for Mr. Huang!"
After hearing this explanation from the little eunuch, Huang Tinghui immediately understood.
It turns out that this little eunuch is Zhang Derong's man.
However, Zhang Derong is now a popular figure around the emperor, so he can be so meticulous about himself.
Huang Tinghui didn't expect it.
Huang Tinghui smiled at the young eunuch and said, "In this case, Tinghui would rather obey orders than be respectful."
Under the guidance of the familiar little eunuch, Huang Tinghui would not be able to wander around the palace with his eyes darkened.
He quickly found his way out and said goodbye to the little eunuch.
He hurried towards home.
After a day of hard work, plus I had to rush home overnight.
Huang Tinghui only felt hungry and wanted to find something to eat.
Although the palace cakes in the palace can be used to fill the stomach, there is no big fish or meat to eat.
Huang Tinghui originally planned to find a restaurant nearby to eat and drink, but it was already curfew time.
So he could only go hungry and rush all the way home.
Huang Tinghui thought that he could find something edible from the kitchen at home.
"Squeak..." Huang Tinghui gently opened the door and was planning to tiptoe inside so as not to disturb the little girl and the others.
Who would have thought that as soon as Huang Tinghui opened the door, he heard the sweet voice of the little girl coming over, "Husband!"
Huang Tinghui looked in the direction from which the sound came, and saw that the little girl had been sleeping in the courtyard waiting for him to go home so early in the spring season.
Seeing the little girl half-awake, Huang Tinghui felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
This silly girl!
It's such a cold day and I don't know how to put on some clothes for myself.
Isn't it cold?
I saw Huang Tinghui walking forward quickly, and he grabbed the little girl's hand.
Sure enough, the little girl's little hands were as cold as ice.
It’s extremely distressing!
"Silly girl!" Huang Tinghui couldn't help but say.
I saw him gently grabbing the little girl's hand and sighing twice at the little girl's hand.
A wave of heat spread out, and the little girl felt a little shy.
However, the husband's behavior made the little girl feel a warmth flowing through her body.
"Husband..." The little girl's voice was extremely sweet, and she leaned gently on Huang Tinghui's body and called.
“It’s such a cold day and I don’t know how to put on some extra clothes for myself!”
"You are usually so smart, but now you have become stupid!"
Huang Tinghui nodded the little girl's forehead, took off his cloak, and gently put it on the little girl.
"Don't let the cold break your body!"
"How can I be the wife of the No. 1 scholar if my bones are broken by the cold?"
Huang Tinghui spoke to the little girl in a teasing tone.
"Husband!"
"You mean the number one scholar, my husband can get the number one scholar?"
Hearing what Huang Tinghui said, the little girl immediately raised her head.
Her eyes were as bright as stars.
Huang Tinghui also stretched out his hand and pinched the little girl's face.
"Just say it casually!"
"But don't you know your husband's strength?"
This time, Huang Tinghui didn't let the little girl guess as he did before.
During this imperial examination, Huang Tinghui felt a surge of literary thoughts.
After writing those two articles, I felt an indescribable feeling of joy.
In this way, even if you don't get the top score in the exam, it won't be too bad.
In fact, even if the final result was not very good, Huang Tinghui was still a Jinshi.
So he didn't panic at all.
"Yeah, of course I know!"
"My husband... is the best..."
After saying that, the little girl even stood on tiptoes and glanced around furtively.
After confirming that no one was around, the little girl pecked Huang Tinghui on the lips like a dragonfly.
Then, the little girl said to Huang Tinghui with a guilty conscience, "Husband, you must be very hungry!"
"Lian'er is on the stove, heating some food for her husband!"
"Husband, Lian'er will go get it for you. Please wait for Lian'er..."
After saying that, the little girl was going to get the food.
However, Huang Tinghui held her hand tightly.
Huang Tinghui shook his head at her, "No need to go get it!"
"I'll follow you to the kitchen to eat!"
"You and I used to eat in the kitchen, how could there be so many rules now!"
Without the little girl saying anything, Huang Tinghui took the little girl's hand and headed towards the kitchen.
The small flames in the stove were flickering, and the small orange-red flames were burning the stove vigorously.
Water vapor kept coming out of the pot.
In this somewhat cold weather, placing food on the stove like this can prevent the food from getting cold quickly.
Huang Tinghui often did this when he and the little girl were in Huangjia Village.
But later Huang Tinghui was busy preparing for the imperial examination, so he cooked much less often.
I just cook some dishes occasionally.
When I opened the lid of the pot on the stove, a stream of heat came out.
Huang Tinghui and the little girl took out the dishes from the stove.
A small plate of braised pork, a plate of steamed pork, some vegetables, a bowl of tofu...
Plus a steamed sea bass...
They were all home-cooked side dishes, but for Huang Tinghui, who was hungry at this moment, his eyes were filled with greed.
The little girl brought Huang Tinghui a bowl of rice early.
With the braised pork, steamed pork, green vegetables, tofu and a steamed seabass, Huang Tinghui ate up two bowls of rice.
It was not until after eating two bowls of rice that Huang Tinghui felt much better.
I'm not that hungry anymore.
"The food cooked by Lian'er is still delicious!" Huang Tinghui pinched the little girl's face and said to the little girl with a smile.
"Husband, isn't the food in the palace delicious?"
"Some people say that the emperor uses and eats the best food!"
"Some people say that the royal chef in the palace also makes the best food!"
The little girl heard Huang Tinghui praising her delicious cooking, and saw that her husband was indeed a little hungry.
She asked extremely curiously.
"Silly girl!"
"How can the palace boast so well? If this is really the case, how come there are so many delicious things on the streets?"
"Don't look at the emperor in the palace, being served by so many chefs."
"Actually, sometimes the things he eats are not as delicious as the ordinary side dishes we eat. They go with the meal!"
Huang Tinghui smiled, touched the little girl's head, and explained to the little girl.
The little girl's words reminded Huang Tinghui of something.
In order to make personal gains, the eunuchs in the palace gave old tea to the emperor every year. As for the new tea, they sold it out or kept it for themselves.
In the end, the emperor thought the tea he drank was the best tea in the world.
Little did he know that the old tea he drank was not even as good as the fresh camellia picked by some villagers in the countryside.
It was not until a long time later that the emperor realized that he had been tricked.
Huang Tinghui still remembers lines from some movies and TV dramas in later generations. A feudal official once mocked the current emperor, saying, "What can he eat? It's nothing more than milk tea and spring rolls."
Although there may be some elements of artistic processing involved.
But the emperor, who had lived in the deep palace for a long time, was deceived by the eunuchs under him.
Of course there are.
After all, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.
Listening to Huang Tinghui talking about this, the little girl seemed to understand a little bit.
But these are not important, the little girl just rests her head on her head and quietly watches Huang Tinghui eating, which is very satisfying.
After Huang Tinghui finished eating, the little girl wanted to wash the dishes and chopsticks for Huang Tinghui again.
But Huang Tinghui kicked him out very rudely.
Huang Tinghui said it directly, that is, after eating by yourself, of course you have to do the washing of dishes by yourself.
He also quoted a saying: If you don’t clean one house, how can you clean the whole world?
The little girl was driven out of the kitchen by Huang Tinghui, and she could only pout with a look of dissatisfaction on her face.
After all, Huang Tinghui took her job away.
Huang Tinghui, who came out of the kitchen, clearly felt the little girl's unhappiness.
He pinched the little girl's face, teased the little girl and said, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
The little girl ignored Huang Tinghui, but she did not expect that her husband looked like a handsome young man.
But behind the scenes he is a big gangster.
I saw Huang Tinghui hugging the little girl sideways.
"Throw you on the bed!"
"Are you still angry?" Huang Tinghui looked at the little girl and said to her in a threatening tone.
The little girl's face quickly turned red, and she glanced nervously to the left and right.
After discovering that there was no one in the courtyard, she felt relieved.
Then, the little girl straightened her body and said to Huang Tinghui unconvinced: "Humph!"
"Who is afraid of whom!"
Huang Tinghui watched the little girl straighten her body, and then realized that the little girl had really grown up.
And it’s getting bigger and bigger!
"Then don't be afraid!" Huang Tinghui directly hugged the little girl and walked towards the room.
He is not afraid of the little girl, "Wait a minute, don't beg your husband for mercy!"
After Huang Tinghui said these words, the little girl's already red face instantly turned red to the roots of her ears.
Her voice became softer and softer. Huang Tinghui lowered his head to look at the little girl and felt that her eyes were as charming as silk.
"Husband, please don't...don't bully others..."
At that moment, Huang Tinghui was completely defeated by the little girl.
A little daughter-in-law that I picked up from the roadside.
She is really too feminine right now.
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Chapter completed!