Chapter 1250: 23 Things About the Fake Emperor and the Powerful Officials
The final exam for the students selected by the Enke was the Palace Examination, where the emperor personally tested their talents and selected the top three.
Before the results were announced, Shi Li saw everyone's names in advance and specifically asked Yuan Chizhi whether the student sitting at the next table whom they had met in the teahouse had been shortlisted.
"Not alone."
Yuan Chizhi looked at Shi Li and answered calmly. If anyone had asked him this question in the past, Yuan Chizhi would have felt that the other person was testing him. But when Shi Li asked him this question, he didn't feel that way.
"I knew they were short-sighted. They really need to go back and study for a few more years."
Shi Li was very satisfied with this answer. Even though so much time had passed, she still couldn't help getting angry when she thought about the contempt that people showed towards Yuan Chizhi that day.
A few days later, the shortlisted candidates finally waited for the palace examination.
These people came from all backgrounds, were tall or short, fat or thin, but without exception they were all men.
Although Shi Li had always known about the gap in status between men and women in the feudal era, she still felt a little uncomfortable when she saw so many men in the hall.
After a moment's silence, the questions for the palace examination were discussed on the spot.
She asked the candidates to talk about what it means to be a king.
This test question shocked most of the students present. Having heard that the emperor was of humble origin and had little knowledge, some students had concealed some contempt for him in their hearts. However, they were completely stunned by Shi Li's test question.
Shi Li sat at the top, looking at the people below calmly. A young student standing at the edge of the second row suddenly showed a hint of sneer on his face, which caught her attention.
So I specifically called on this person to stand up and ask him to answer first.
This man's name was Lu Sheng. He was not at all stage frightened as he stood in the Golden Palace. His straight back showed his unruly character to the fullest.
When Shi Li heard that he let her speak first, she was not panicked at all, but seemed very confident.
"I think the first rule of being a king is not to listen to only one side."
Lu Sheng held his neck high and spoke in a loud and clear voice.
This sentence already had a hint of meaning, and many people present couldn't help but gasp. Unexpectedly, Lu Sheng's next sentence was even more explosive.
He even looked up at Shi Li and said directly: "Your Majesty should not rely solely on Yuan Chizhi, Master Yuan. Too many talents have been buried!"
【A true warrior!!!】
[Uh... this person is suitable to be an imperial censor! I guess he is the only one left among his nine clans? ]
[No one told me this unit would be so exciting! ]
No one reacted, only Yuan Chizhi turned his head to glance at Lu Sheng, but his emotion did not change at all, he remained calm.
Lu Sheng continued to talk incessantly, saying that Yuan Chizhi was playing power games, forming a clique for personal gain, and fawning on others.
The words were so sharp that they criticized Yuan Chizhi harshly.
Shi Li was able to listen patiently at first, but later on she couldn't help herself and laughed out of anger.
The emperor's voice overwhelmed everything.
Lu Sheng also stopped and raised his head fearlessly, "Your Majesty, do you think what I said is wrong?"
In fact, Shi Li had seen many of the verdicts that Lu Sheng said in later life. But only by experiencing it personally could one understand what kind of person Yuan Chizhi really was.
What's more, up to this day, Yuan Chizhi has always been diligent and conscientious, and is a rare loyal and loyal minister.
"You are very articulate."
Shi Li suppressed her anger and looked at Lu Sheng. Seeing the joy on his face, she continued, "You know Yuan Chizhi so well. Then I want to ask you, do you know about the plague in Cheng County five years ago?"
Lu Sheng was stunned. Shi Li's reaction was beyond his expectations. He did not expect that after listening to what he said, Shi Li would not rush to refute or reflect, but instead asked him a question.
"Don't you know about this? No problem, you must know about the Battle of Hengbin ten years ago, why don't you comment on it?"
Shi Li's tone was gentle, but her questions made Lu Sheng sweat profusely.
A person who is jealous of the world and is angry at the vulgarity of life can be easily used as a tool by others. No matter how talented he is, he will be of no use.
Lu Sheng is such a person.
Shi Lilian asked him several questions, but he could hardly answer any of them.
"It seems that your understanding of Yuan Chizhi is just this much." Shi Li finally snorted and laughed, "I will give you one more chance. Tell me how he plays power games."
After all, Shi Li had been the emperor for more than two years, and his aura of pressure was enough to make the students tremble.
Lu Sheng was speechless after being asked.
"Whether you are a king or a minister, you must care about the people, keep your eyes open and do things in a down-to-earth manner." Shi Li no longer paid attention to Lu Sheng, and his eyes slowly swept over all the students.
Finally, his gaze fell on Yuan Chizhi who was standing aside.
He was also looking at her, his eyes were clear and his smile was bright.
It’s like the first time we met, but not the same.