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As the sun sets, with the last new Kogongshi in Fengtian Palace, he came to Dongjiaomen to receive the ticket, which means that the Yichou Palace Examination for the Tenth Year of Zhengtong was completely over.

On the evening of the fifteenth, the Wenhua Palace was brightly lit. The attending officer sent the 300 test papers summarized by the candidates to the Mifeng Office for the Mifeng Office for the Mifeng Name, and then stamped them with a seal on the seal.

Unlike the provincial examination, the imperial examination does not have the step of copying the document in the palace examination. Once the name is completed, the document officer will be transferred directly to the Dongge reading official to review the papers.

At the hour of Mao on March 16th, seventeen readers entered Dongge to review the test papers. The entire marking process is a circulation system, and each test paper will be reviewed repeatedly in the hands of different examiners.

If you think it is desirable, you will draw a "○" on the test paper. If you think it is not good, you will draw a "×" and do nothing if it is not good or bad.

The more circles you get, the higher the final ranking. The test paper you get will be directly judged in the top three rankings.

However, before circulating and reviewing, the lower-ranked paper-reading officers often select the first twelve test papers of the judgment and submit them to the cabinet master and the heads of the six ministries in advance.

In other words, these twelve test papers are the top twelve tests in the palace examination. If they do not participate in the review of the circles and crosses, they will directly obtain the qualification to kneel down in front of the imperial examination.

Of course, the birth of the Sanding Jia was also selected from these twelve test papers.

Chen Yichen's test paper was read by the emperor personally, and undoubtedly ranked among the top 12, and even ranked in the top three in the first grade.

However, there is no final conclusion on whether to read the first place in the imperial examination, and whether to be the top scorer in the Yichou Department of Zhengtong for the past ten years.

Because the struggles between various forces are still undercurrents, the title of top scholar will not be released so easily. As long as the emperor does not clearly choose Chen Yichen, the ministers will pretend to be deaf and push them up to the juniors they choose.

Looking at the twelve test papers placed in front of him, Yang Pu, the old master sitting in the first place, looked around for a week and said, "Everyone, the twelve tests in this palace examination have been selected, and the next step is to jointly select three imperial reading papers."

"I hope you all will uphold a fair heart and select talents for the Ming Dynasty."

During the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty, the cabinet had already had a status gap and a chief counselor, but there was no clear distinction between the chief minister and the secondary assistant.

However, the cabinet's "Three Yangs" have a unique status. Now Yang Rong and Yang Shiqi have passed away. The remaining Yang Pu is the only one who is the "prime minister". The palace examination review officer also acknowledged that he was the leader.

Hearing this, the readers of the paper nodded in agreement.

"What Yang Yuanfu said was very good. The official was the first to start, believing that these three test papers had the talent of the three pedestals, and that one was the leader."

Naihem, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was not polite, and immediately selected three test papers on the table. The ones in the center were definitely confirmed by Chen Yichen's handwriting!

During the paper handover phase of Chen Yichen in the palace examination yesterday, the words Wang Zhen said were clearly heard by Naiheng, who was closest to him.

If he had doubts about Wang Zhenxin's top scorer before, then there would be no doubt about the word "the top scorer" that comes out.

As a hardcore eunuch, Naiheung sat up as the Minister of Revenue, and naturally wanted to please Wang Zhen.

I will choose whoever my father wants to win, and I will be loyal!

The other paper reading officers here looked at the test papers selected by Naehyung, with no expression on their faces, but their hearts were like mirrors.

Because at the palace examination, the name of the name is basically equivalent to a form. Not to mention that it can be confirmed through the handwriting and writing style, just by inspecting the examination room, I have read all the articles in advance, so how can I not know who wrote it?

So Naiheng recommended these three people, except for Chen Yichen who was the emperor's personal reading, the other two were all children of eunuchs.

This is a bit ugly. Do you want to wrap the three tripod armors around?

Since someone takes the lead and the ranking of the palace examination is related to the new forces of their own forces, then the other document reading officials will naturally not be polite.

Soon the doctor of the Ministry of Rites stood up and recommended three test papers, namely Chen Yichen, He Pingyan and Yang Hongze.

And put Yang Hongze first, it was obvious that he would be the top scorer.

"I believe that these three people have excellent literary talent, so they should be the Three Dingjia. The first test paper is even more like a poem Huadianzhan, and every word is a pearl, so they can be the top scholar!"

These three test papers by the doctor of the Ministry of Rites are basically the result of mutual compromise between the entire civil servant group.

He Pingyan is the nephew of Wang Zhi, the Minister of Personnel. With his excellent knowledge and means, the Sandingjia is basically a foregone conclusion.

It’s just because he is Wang Zhi’s nephew, Wang Zhi exists among the seventeen readers. He does not have the power and status of Zhang Juzheng in his later generations, so he has to keep a low profile to avoid suspicion.

Being able to enter the Sanding Jia means that you can go directly to the Hanlin Academy, and your future will be limitless. The title of top scorer is too eye-catching. Wang Zhi was not sure about the rumors and criticism that could be suppressed by the outside world, so he could only make He Pingyan lower his head.

Yang Hongze was elected by Hu Yi, Minister of Rites. His identity and background are extremely low-key, and he is also from a poor family. Before the imperial examination, it can be said that no one knew his existence and was completely a rising star.

If Yang Hongze is the top scorer, he can sell Hu Yi's face and get his support for He Pingyan's Sandingjia, which will not attract attention.

Maybe in the eyes of the majority of literati, Yang Hongze's high school top scorer was regarded as a counterattack by a poor family. It added some fair reputation to the review of this Yichou Test Paper, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

As for Chen Yichen, there is nothing we can do about it. The emperor must give him the face he has personally read.

"This official discusses Li Langzhong, but these three test papers are excellent works."

"That's right, especially outstanding in the first test paper, and become the world's best."

"I also agree with Dr. Li's opinion."

Almost in an instant, five or six officials present agreed with the Sanding A test papers selected by the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, and the balance of victory gradually fell towards Yang Hongze.

"I don't agree!"

A deep voice sounded, and the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy stood up to express his opposition to the doctor of the Ministry of Rites.

"I believe that Master Nai chose the exam paper in the middle, with elegant literature and profound classics, and pioneering style, and being the first to be a good example!"

"If this article cannot be the leader, it will be a shame for Hanlin!"

This Hanlin Bachelor of Science and Technology did not have any instructive instructions from Qian Xili. It was purely out of justice. He believed that Chen Yichen's articles were amazing and overwhelming!

But his standing up made many people's expressions a little weird. The old scholars of Hanlin Academy actually stood with the eunuch party, which was truly an eye-opener...

Chen Yichen's palace examination article broke the dimensional wall of the Ming Dynasty officialdom.

"I also agree with the words of the bachelor, and this article can be the top scholar."

Xu Xi, Minister of War, said lightly, in addition to his identity as an eunuch party, he also worked with Duke Cheng Guozhu Yong.

In terms of talent, background, connections, Chen Yichen is good at everything, and was personally read by the emperor.

Even if you can't be named the top scorer, it's really amazing!

With the six officials entering the venue, the Minister of Rites Hu Yi, Minister of Rites Wang Zhi, Minister of Personnel Wang Zhi, Ge Lao Ma Yu and others also began to express their opinions.

Like Jie Yuan, the title of Hui Yuan can be given up, and the top scholar will never be given up when it comes to court disputes.

So a rare scene occurred in the Yichou Palace Examination. Sixteen readers tied with each other with eight, and half of those who supported Chen Yichen and Yang Hongze were each!

However, among the group of people who support Yang Hongze's paper reading officials, there are more senior officials and important officials, and Chen Yichen is at a disadvantage!

At this moment, everyone looked at Yang Pu. As the Yuanfu of the cabinet, he had crucial decision-making power. And he was also the leader of the civil servant and could not support the elected member of the eunuch party. The answer was obvious.

At this moment, a eunuch from the Silijian walked into the East Pavilion, looked at the examiners present, and said with a smile: "Thank you all, you have worked hard, my father asked me to give me a message. Your Majesty believes that Chen Huiyuan has solid knowledge and profound skills. I wonder which one can be ranked in this palace examination?"

After saying that, the eunuch turned around and left without caring about the reactions of the readers of the paper.

Faced with this situation, many documentary reading officials showed anger. Wang Zhen was too arrogant. Where did he place the dignity of civil servants?

Your Majesty is optimistic? I'm afraid it's this eunuch who is optimistic about it himself, and then fake the imperial edict!

I was wondering why Naiheung chose Chen Yichen, but now I understand everything. This son is a member of the eunuch party!

If Chen Yichen knew about this scene at this time, he would probably thank Wang Zhen for his eighth lifetime ancestors.

Originally, he was deeply appreciated by Yang Pu in the palace examination. If nothing unexpected happens, the last vote will probably be voted for him.

But Wang Zhenzheng's appearance was superficial. The civil servants in the middle of the Ming Dynasty were not as corrupt as Liu Jin and Wei Zhongxian's period, and there were many people who did not accept the eunuchs as power.

Or it can be said that there are more people who are orally dissatisfied!

After you do this, even if you originally like your paper reading officer, you will not dare to continue to support him, for fear of being labeled as a eunuch.

What does it mean to do something bad? Wang Zhen can be said to have a profound interpretation, but he doesn't know if he is intentional or unintentional.

"Lord Yuanfu, I hope to make the final decision!"

"The recommended by Doctor Li is a work of righteousness and dignity."

"That's right, it shows the character of our civil servants!"

Several officials who supported Yang Hongze made hints with criticism. However, the former supporter of Chen Yichen and others, and now they looked complicated and dared not speak out.

Yang Pu looked at the indignant expressions of everyone, with a little indifferent expression, and then stood up.

Facing the expectant eyes of the paper-reading officials, an incredible scene appeared. Yang Pu said calmly: "I believe that the exam paper recommended by Mr. Na is better, and he can be the leader of the palace examination in the Yichou Department!"

What?

The officials present seemed to suspect that they had hallucinations, and the civil servants could "sube to the enemy"?

Perhaps in order to make clear his opinion, Yang Pu directly placed Chen Yichen's test paper in the middle of the table and emphasized again.

"This test paper is excellent and contains the great way of sages. This official will read the paper in front of the emperor and wait for the emperor's imperial pen to be approved!"

The audience was stunned. Yang Pu's final decision was too unexpected. Even the documentary reading officer who supported Chen Yichen in advance could not believe it at this moment.

After a long time, I heard a sound from the seat: "I will discuss it."

“Additional.”

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