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To the left of the emperor's throne stood three Confucian scholars in python robes, and to the right stood the commander of the imperial guards.

The young emperor Zhu Kezang sits on the Xumizuo, a gold-lacquered throne with clouds and dragon patterns.

Interestingly, like the Huangji Palace, this throne was also a product of the Jiajing period.

The gold-lacquered throne with cloud and dragon patterns was made of nanmu during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1522-1566). It is 172.5 cm in height, 49 cm in height, 158.5 cm in width, and 79 cm in length. The lower base is 162 cm in length and 99.5 cm in width.

Height 21 cm.

The throne is covered with gold, and each layer from top to bottom is decorated with auspicious dragon patterns.

There are 13 vivid golden dragons coiled around the chair ring. In the center of the chair back is a dragon, with its head held high, standing in the center of the chair back.

The back is plated with a golden dragon, the middle grid is embossed with cloud patterns and fire beads, and the lower grid is embossed with curly grass patterns.

The high waist is illuminated on all sides, and the pattern of two dragons playing with beads is carved in openwork.

The through holes are set off with a blue satin color ground, and the high waist is engraved with lotus petal patterns to support the cheeks.

The middle waistband is decorated with beaded flowers, the four sides of the tooth panels and spandrels are embossed with curly grass and animal heads, and the chair surface is equipped with golden satin cushions. It is magnificent and exquisite.

This throne was specially moved from the Forbidden City in Shuntian Mansion.

Zhu Kezang yawned on the throne. Apparently he got up early today and lacked sleep.

At this moment, twenty musicians played the upright and peaceful Shao music.

The melodious palace music made Zhu Kezang even more uncomfortable and almost fell asleep.

In order to give these new scholars some dignity and maintain his image as emperor, Zhu Kezang braced himself and continued the ceremony.

The Shao music stopped, and the official of Honglu Temple stepped forward and sang: "Ban Qi!"

At this time, Prime Minister Chen Yonghua stepped forward, and all the officials came forward to worship, kowtowed, and shouted in unison: "Hail, holy bow!"

After the mountain call, the salute officer sang: "Bow!"

Everyone bowed once and kowtowed three times.

The new scholars were also trained by the Ministry of Etiquette. They did everything right and could keep up with the officials without causing any trouble.

If they dare to cause trouble today, how can they serve the court in the future?

The salute officer sang: "Pingshen!"

The most exciting moment has arrived, the Golden Palace Tour is about to begin.

There was silence in the hall. Liu Dian, the Minister of Rites, who was in his fifties, held a gold book in his hand and walked straight to the center of the hall.

Under the gaze of everyone, he said loudly: "On February 9, the 10th year of Shenwu, Liu Dian, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, went to Huangji Gate to report the imperial examination, and the 300 candidates from all over the world were selected. On February 20 of this year,

On that day, 270 Jinshi were selected from the imperial examination!"

"His rank as a Jinshi is based on the qualifications established by His Majesty. The first A will be awarded to three people. The first will be awarded the sixth rank, the second and third will be awarded the seventh rank, and the second will be awarded fifty-seven.

The name is awarded to the seventh rank, and it is given to the Jinshi family. The third class is awarded the 210th rank, and it is awarded to the eighth rank, and it is given to the same Jinshi family. "

Having said this, Liu Dian, the Minister of Rites, paused for a moment.

It’s time to read the name!

The air in the entire Huangji Hall was frozen, and even the breeze in the square stopped. The chirping of birds and the chirping of insects were almost gone.

The breathing of all the new scholars present stopped at the same moment, and they all turned their eyes towards Liu Dian.

Only Emperor Zhu Kezang and Prime Minister Chen Yonghua glanced at Pan Boheng.

At this time, the sun was rising high, and the sunlight was a bit dazzling. These new scholars could not help but squint their eyes, but their eyes never left the Minister of Rites.

Everyone expects to be at the top.

But there can only be one champion.

But Liu Dian, the Minister of Rites, took the golden list from the eunuch's hand and slowly unfolded the scroll with both hands.

Liu Dian unfolded the gold list and faced the civil and military officials under the steps. The Jinshi read: "The first place in the first class of the Shenwu Tenth Year Palace Examination!"

All the Jinshi read: "First place in the first class!"

At this point, Liu Dian looked at the gold list again and read out the name of the top pick: "Pan Boheng."

Pan Boheng, who was at the bottom of the steps, didn't hear clearly and wasn't sure if it was him. But it doesn't matter. The Third Tripod Armor has the right to roll call three times in the imperial examination.

"Pan Boheng ranked first in the first class of Shenwu Tenth Year Palace Examination!"

"Pan Boheng ranked first in the first class of Shenwu Tenth Year Palace Examination!"

"Pan Boheng ranked first in the first class of Shenwu Tenth Year Palace Examination!"

Although I expected that I would be the top pick, I didn't expect His Majesty to be so awesome and make me the top pick!

If you want to be the number one scholar, you can't get it without Zhu Kezang's nod!

Pan Boheng was so excited that he wanted to step forward and thank His Majesty, but he knew it was not time yet.

At this moment, a voice came from the Huangji Palace.

"Xuan Pan Boheng comes to see you!"

"Your Majesty has a decree to declare the first and first place. Pan Boheng comes to see you."

There was a relay from inside the palace to outside the palace, and finally several burly guards of honor shouted loudly.

The guiding officer in front of Pan Boheng, who was a junior official of Honglu Temple, said to him respectfully: "The new champion scholar, come with me. His Majesty has summoned you to see you."

At this moment, Pan Boheng suppressed his excitement and said with a gentle smile on his face: "Thank you, sir."

"You're welcome, please come forward."

The pilot pointed behind him.

At this moment, other new scholars also came to their senses and stared at Pan Boheng with envy and jealousy.

At this moment, Pan Boheng lost all his baggage: I am the number one pick, I am number one!

He faced these burning eyes, held the wat tablet in his hand, and walked forward calmly.

Taking a square step, the hairpin on the Jinshi scarf on his head trembled up and down with the steps. The corners of his robe spread out without any wind, and the memories in his mind rushed towards him one after another.

I was displaced when I was young, and my family was completely devastated.

After my eldest brother was admitted to Dongning Military Academy and joined the Guards, the family environment gradually improved.

I remember that the most enjoyable moment was when my eldest brother came home from the army to visit relatives, and he would always bring a lot of delicious food.

The eldest brother always said to him: Everything I have is given by His Majesty, so you have to work hard and strive to serve your Majesty, the country, and the nation one day!

The moment has finally arrived.

I think back to my hometown school in Putian, studying hard in the cold window amidst the sound of frogs and lights.

A young classmate, in his prime, joined the student body with his classmates and friends to attend the hairpin banquet.

The only regret is that my good brother could not embark on this path with me.

When Pan Boheng suddenly came to his senses, he had unknowingly reached the steps below the emperor's throne.

The driving officer guided Pan Boheng to the first step at the bottom.

At that moment, Pan Boheng stopped and said, "Your Majesty, Pan Boheng, would like to thank Long En."

After saying this, Pan Boheng lifted up the corner of his robe and bowed three times and kowtowed to the high-ranking Zhu Kezang.

Next, the Minister of Rites recited the name Tanhua, who was ranked second in the first class, and he recited the first class three times.

It’s simple below.

"Liu Keyong ranked first in the second class of Shenwu's ten-year palace examination!"

"Shi Tingfen, the 30th placer in the second place in the 10th Shenwu Palace Examination!"

"Wang Hongyu, the fifty-first ranked second in the Shenwu Tenth Year Palace Examination!"

"Ren Chuanjun, who ranked first among the top three in the 10th Shenwu Palace Examination!"

"Sun Qinglin, the 210th person in the top three in the Shenwu Tenth Year Palace Examination!"

After the rankings of the top three Jinshi were read out, the eunuch who announced the edict said to Danbi's Jinshi: "Your Majesty has a decree, and he will come to you ten days before the imperial examination."

Zhu Kezang, who was originally listless, drove away his sleepiness after watching the Minister of Rites deal with it.

He was in good spirits at this time, with bright eyes. He faced Pan Boheng, who was at the front of the top ten new subjects, and asked knowingly: "Is this the new top scholar?"

Zhu Kezang's voice sounded loud and clear.

Pan Boheng stood up and replied respectfully: "Pan Boheng, the minister, is the first in the scientific examination!"

At this moment, Peng Yuankui, fifth in the top ten, stood up.

"Your Majesty, I have a grievance!"
Chapter completed!