After three examinations, all papers will be anonymous and then wait for the examiner's review. Xue Hong believes that this examination will definitely give the Donglin family a big surprise in the court!
In the past three days, there were not a few people who were carried out of the Gongyuan with their vitality, blood, and heart broken.
Of these thousands of candidates, basically less than one-tenth can be admitted, which is about three hundred.
After the three examinations, the Gongyuan was closed, and Xue Hong and the others could go and deliver their orders.
On the way to the palace, the three of them met Mr. Huang Jin, the Minister of Rites, and looked in the direction of going to the palace. The four of them had a tacit understanding, and after greeting each other, they went to the palace together.
Upon entering the imperial study, Xue Hong clearly heard the crackling sound of abacus and the wild laughter of Emperor Longqing.
"And this! Please tell me how much property the Li Shilang family has!
That, Jiangnan Wang family, over the years, few members of their family have achieved success by themselves! After all these years, it’s time to pay me some compensation!”
"Xia Daban, please watch people keep good accounts. I will ensure that all of these people's property is put into the national treasury!! Hahahaha! Then, the national treasury will not be short of money in a short time!!
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"Your Majesty, Lord Huang Jin, the Minister of Rites, Lord Yu Zheng, the Minister of Hubu, Lord Lin Ruhai, the doctor of Lantai Temple, and Lord Xue Hong, the doctor of Zhongshun, would like to see you."
Then, Xue Hong heard a burst of noise in the imperial study room. After a while, the silence returned, and then a majestic voice came out: "Let the ladies come in."
The four of them stepped in and saw Emperor Longqing sitting on the dragon chair, holding a cup of tea and sipping it carefully.
Xue Hong secretly looked around, where is the abacus? Where are the people? Are they all hiding?
Emperor Longqing seemed to notice the strange looks of the four people below, and then he coughed dryly: "Dear sirs, did the examination go well?"
Next, the four people reported on their work in turn.
After the first day of the examination, everyone discovered that the examination questions had been replaced. Civil servants from the Donglin lineage hurriedly came to see Mr. Huang Jin, intending to find out some of Emperor Longqing's intentions.
But Mr. Huang Jin is not a fuel-efficient lamp. In just a few words, he deceived Donglin civil servants into a trap. In addition, Emperor Longqing's forbearance and superb acting skills for so many years have made Donglin civil servants still not think that Emperor Longqing
Dare to do something to yourself.
So, in the end, it was nothing. Since the students from Donglin Academy did not pass the exam, wouldn't it be enough to turn those who passed the exam into people of the Donglin lineage? They have this confidence.
As the examiner, Yu Zheng also stepped forward to report: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I, Master Lin, and Master Xue have captured a total of 131 cheaters in the past three days, including 96 minor ones and 35 serious ones.
.Those who have committed serious crimes have been expelled from their official positions and sent to the Ministry of Punishment.”
Emperor Long Qing nodded with satisfaction: "Aiqing has always been selfless when doing things. I am very relieved. By the way, Xue Aiqing."
Xue Hong: "I'm here."
Emperor Longqing: "I plan to take the opportunity to announce the sweet potatoes after the imperial examination. At that time, I will also issue a decree on the rewards for Aiqing and Chen Chen."
"When the time comes, no matter what I award you, don't refuse. It's best to make a big noise so that I can free up my hands to clean up the bugs in my garden."
Xue Hong: "I obey the decree."
Emperor Longqing was both nervous and excited at the moment. The net had been cast for more than ten years, and it was finally time to harvest!!
Wow!!
Suddenly, a stack of ledgers fell behind a ledger, with several large abacus placed on top of the ledgers.
Xue Hong, Huang Jin, Yu Zheng, Lin Ruhai: "..."
Emperor Longqing: "Ah! This... By the way, I heard that the Ministry of Accounts is lacking some tools and account books. It happens that there are a lot of these things left in my palace, so I will send them to the Ministry of Accounts soon."
Yu Zheng: "I thank your Majesty!"
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew gently, and a few pages of one of the account books were blown open by the wind. Xue Hong and the others could clearly see what was written on it:
Li Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs estimated that the proceeds from confiscating his house were 1.5 million taels.
Wang Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Punishment is expected to make 150,000 taels from confiscating his house.
Jiangnan...
In an instant, the room became quiet again.
No wonder a few people just arrived outside the Imperial Study Room and listened to the abacus being made inside. Emperor Longqing had been making a fuss for a long time here to calculate the "company liquidation revenue".
The property hadn't been confiscated yet, so the property had already been counted, and Emperor Longqing was the first to do so.
Xue Hong estimated that Zhu Hui's money-loving temperament was also inherited from Emperor Longqing.
It’s not that it’s bad to love money. Most people love money. This is normal, but don’t be greedy for money and be reluctant to give up money.
Take Emperor Longqing for example. Although he wanted to ransack all the officials' homes in the capital, this was because the treasury was so poor that even a mouse would have to throw a carrot before leaving.
Although part of the proceeds from the confiscation of houses in Jiangnan went into the internal funds, Emperor Longqing did not spend a penny on himself except for necessary sacrifices and palace repairs. This was well known to the civil and military officials of the court.
Just like Duke Huan of Qi hugging the beauty, soaking his feet, there are people behind him who spread oil on their backs, and then ask Guan Zhong who is reviewing the memorial documents next to him, and he is so busy that he is flying.
Duke Huan of Qi: "Well... Father Zhong, I like hunting and traveling, but I don't want to work. Will it affect my ability to be the overlord?"
Guan Zhongniao didn't even bother him, he said without looking back: "It won't affect him."
Duke Huan of Qi: "Well, I'm still lustful... What should I do if I see a beautiful woman who can't move?"
Guan Zhong: "Whatever needs to be done, it will not affect your position as overlord."
Duke Huan of Qi: "I am still greedy for money...this..."
The more Duke Huan of Qi talked about it, the less confident he became. He himself felt that his problems were excessive. He was greedy for money, lustful, and fond of hunting. These were definitely big shortcomings.
But who would have thought that Guan Zhong's next words would enlighten him.
Guan Zhong told him: "As the boss, what you should do is to know people and make good use of them, select talents, hire them without doubt, and ignore those who doubt you. Don't pretend to understand and point fingers."
As for the rest, you should pick up girls, have fun, and if you like treasure, then send troops to get it from friendly neighbors. Don’t waste anything!"
Therefore, the four people in the room just found it a little funny about Emperor Longqing's love of money, but they didn't care.
After all, people will have desires and needs, and the same goes for immortals and saints. As long as you wear the word "human", you can't run away. The only difference is that people can control their desires very well. They can release them when they need to be released, and lock them up when they are normal. ,flexible.