Within a few days, it was already the day for the Ministry of Rites to take the examination.

This year, there are many candidates who have participated in the scientific expedition. Talented people from all over the country gather in Chang'an and the Ministry of Rites.

The scholars of the Tang Dynasty studied hard for ten years just to wait for this moment. All the candidates wearing long gowns were extremely excited.

There are three examinations hosted by the Ministry of Rites, one every three days.

The imperial examination had nothing to do with Li Jiuzhou. The emperor had previously proposed that he be in charge of the scientific examination, but was rejected by the ministers, so he tried to have a leisurely life.

But this kind of big thing will be paid attention to occasionally.

When the results were released, Li Jiuzhou sat in his own courtyard and chatted with Old Man Zhang. The curious Zhang Xiaoluo had already joined in the fun.

Seeing that he looked unhappy, Li Jiuzhou smiled slightly and said, "Who has messed with you again?"

Zhang Xiaoluo cried and said, "Mr. Du didn't make the list."

Li Jiuzhou knew Du Fu's talent. He thought this scientific examination should be fair, but he didn't expect Du Fu to fail the exam again, and he was also a little shocked, "How is that possible?"

Old man Zhang picked up the wine gourd and took a sip, and said softly: "Don't you know the tricks of the imperial examination?"

Li Jiuzhou certainly knew that it was normal for some high-ranking officials to obtain official positions for their children by using the scientific examination. However, great poets like Du Fu failed the exam. I really couldn't understand what those who reviewed the papers in the Ministry of Rites thought.

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According to the current situation, some powerful ministers want to promote some young talents they want to cultivate in the imperial examination, and some are methods.

If others don’t say it, just talk about Yang Guozhong, then the Minister of Rites is Yang Guozhong’s loyal follower. It’s not just a matter of just one sentence if Yang Guozhong wants to arrange an individual to enter through the scientific examination.

Li Jiuzhou was a little angry in confusion, shook his head and said, "It turns out that it's just a formality. The scientific research has become a toy for wealthy and powerful people, which is very sad."

Although he did not pay attention to it, Li Jiuzhou knew that the Ministry of Rites was fully responsible for this examination. After hand-sealing the papers, the examination papers were all in the Ministry of Rites. In the time before the paper was modified, if you want to play some tricks in this examination,

People can bribe the officials of the Ministry of Rites and change the test papers again.

As for the examiners who review the test papers, they were also recommended by Yang Guozhong and the Ministry of Rites.

The imperial examinations rose in the Sui Dynasty. During the Tianbao period, there were still many loopholes, and some frauds and private activities occurred frequently.

Li Jiuzhou asked Zhang Xiaoluo the names of the top people and smiled. Several of them had heard of them, either rich or noble.

He hated cheating the exam the most, and finally couldn't help but curse in a low voice: "The cheating person will be severely punished."

Old man Zhang said with a smile: "You are not the prime minister, do you still want to investigate this matter?"

"But it's too unfair to the talented people in the world." Li Jiuzhou was still angry. When he thought of those students who studied hard with him, he couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable.

"Since you are angry, then go and check it out." Old Man Zhang actually couldn't stand this matter for a long time and said, "You are a second-rank official now, who dares to stop you?"

Li Jiuzhou smiled bitterly. He said it easily. How could this matter be investigated openly? He could only investigate it secretly. Only with real evidence can he report it to the imperial court.

"Since it's a fraud, there are only two ways, either to leak the questions in advance or to slap the test papers. The latter is unlikely." Li Jiuzhou analyzed.

When Old Man Zhang heard this, his eyes lit up, "You really plan to investigate, what can I help?"

Li Jiuzhou glanced at him, "You can gain something if you go to Beili for a walk."

Old Man Zhang narrowed his eyes and smiled, "You are almost married, and you are still thinking about the top girls in Beili, and you are not afraid of being seen."

"Bah!" Li Jiuzhou spat, "Who do you think of me? Beili is a place where all the candidates gather. When you go there, you will know a little bit when you hear the conversations and discussions of the candidates."

"It makes sense, let's go." Old Man Zhang was even more anxious than him, "You can only hear fresh news before you finish the exam."

Beili, Zuixianglou.

Li Jiuzhou and Old Man Zhang walked into the best restaurant in Beili and chose a center.

"I finally want to take me here to spend some money." Old Man Zhang laughed.

Li Jiuzhou ignored him and shouted loudly: "Shopkeeper, come here."

Seeing Li Jiuzhou's rich clothes and grand style, he must be a child of a wealthy family. The shopkeeper did not dare to neglect and ran over with a smile, "Cheer, what are the instructions?"

Li Jiuzhou took out the money and handed it to him, "I want to wrap this table all day long. Is this money enough?"

It turned out that he saw that the business in the store was very good, and he was afraid that the shopkeeper would come to chase people after a while.

"Enough, enough, what do you two want to eat?"

"You can do it yourself, and you can bring the best wine and food."

Li Jiuzhou was still recognized.

A poor scholar next to him saw Li Jiuzhou put down his chopsticks and felt that it was time to speak, so he got up and walked over.

"You are the upright Li Qingtian."

When Li Jiuzhou came, he was surprised that he would be rich in such a good restaurant with his outfit. When he came, he was surprised that he was remembered by the world because of his upright image as Qingtian, he asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

When the poor scholar heard this, he knelt on the ground, "The little one is called Wang Erlang, so please ask Master Qingtian to make the decision for me."

Li Jiujiuzhou helped him up.

I asked briefly and it was very simple, and it was exactly what I wanted to hear.

That day, the poor scholar Wang Erlang and a group of friends were drinking and having fun in Zuixiangfang.

The way literati vented was naturally to recite poems and essays, especially poor scholars like Wang Erlang who had a poor life and hopeless career.

The love reached deep, Wang Erlang, who was a little drunk, recited a poem in front of everyone, and everyone cheered loudly. When another student saw that he was talented, he invited him alone to ask for advice.

The most important point was to ask Wang Erlang to write a suggestion for him, and then treat him with delicious food and drink.

On the day of the examination, Wang Erlang was given medicine in alcohol and slept for a day, missing the scientific examination time.

Wang Erlang thought that he was drunk and wasted his time. It was not until the scientific examination results were released that he found out from other students that the questions were the ones he asked him to write.

This plot seems to have been watched in the TV series. Li Jiuzhou has heard the strange thing and asked: "What is that person's name and where is his home?"

Wang Erlang shook his head, he didn't know.

No wonder the scholar is pedantic and does not know the other person's background. He easily trusts others by just being on the whim at the table.

However, he was also deceived by others, which was a breakthrough in investigating fraud in scientific research.

"Don't worry, pay attention to see if you can run into that person again." Li Jiuzhou patted his shoulder, "I'll help you get justice for this matter."

"Thank you, Master Qingtian." Wang Erlang saw hope and wanted to kneel down again.

Li Jiuzhou pulled him up, searched all over his body, took out some money and stuffed it into his hands, "You will pay more attention these days. Once there is any news, I will immediately go to my house to notify me."

Having gained something, Li Jiuzhou left his address to him and then left.
Chapter completed!