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I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.
Chapter 165: Palace Examination (Seeking Subscriptions). [168]
Summary
On March 15, during the palace examination, Emperor Jia Jing attended as tribute scholars entered the hall. The exam focused on a single essay topic concerning military reform. Tang Shen, advised by Elder Xu, emphasized calligraphy and adherence to rules for success. His son, Tang Yi, urged him to propose bold strategies to gain the Emperor's favor, despite the risks of controversy. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Li Ben faced pressure from Yan Shifan to undermine Tang Shen, but was impressed by Tang's writing. After grading, the top papers were presented to the Emperor, highlighting the examination's significance in selecting talent for the Ming Dynasty.Full content
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