I am a woman, I am a man, I want to marry a wife so that I can farm

Ye Ze asked: "If you were the head of a county, how would you govern the area under your jurisdiction, develop the economy, and ensure that the people have enough food and clothing?"

How to develop the local economy? Li Sixian frowned and thought for a moment, then he cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, I think if we want to develop the local economy, we should focus on exploring local characteristic industries, such as minerals, wood or rare medicinal materials, which can all be reasonably planned and developed. In addition, we can also develop handicrafts, improve their craftsmanship, and expand the market..."

Li Sixian spoke more and more fluently, and he talked eloquently in the hall. The people behind him nodded in praise. Very good, very good. They seemed to see that the county under Li Sixian's governance was booming just as he said. In this case, why worry about the economic improvement?

After Li Sixian finished his long speech, Ye Ze just nodded slightly. After answering the questions, Li Sixian was asked to wait in the side hall, and Fulu called the next person to answer the questions.

Ye Ze didn't say much. His voice was low and powerful, with an innate sense of oppression.

But this voice sounded strangely familiar to Shen Wenren. He secretly raised his eyes and looked forward, his heart beating like a drum.

Unfortunately, the person in front of him blocked his view. He could only see half of the emperor's body but not his face. The emperor was wearing a black and gold dragon robe. His big hands with distinct knuckles were resting on the armrests of the dragon throne, and his fingertips gently tapped the armrests.

Although he did not see the emperor's true face, Shen Wenren was still frightened by his own bold action and broke out in a cold sweat. He quietly lowered his eyelids and dared not look any more.

Until Fulu called his name, "No. 113, Shen Wenren."

Shen Wenren also stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Student is here, please ask the emperor to give the questions."

After Shen Wenren finished speaking, he calmed down and waited for the emperor to speak. Unexpectedly, what he waited for was a sentence, "Brother Shen, long time no see."

This voice... Shen Wenren suddenly looked up, and then he was stunned, staring blankly at the man sitting on the dragon throne, "Ye, Ye Ze?"

"How dare you! How dare you call the emperor's name in the hall? Are you courting death?" Fulu flicked his whisk and scolded harshly.

Shen Wenren was awakened by Fulu's sharp voice. He knelt straight on the ground with a plop. "I didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Forgive me? Ugh! Ye Ze holds a grudge!

"I heard that during the time when I was conscripted, you wanted to take care of my queen for me?" Ye Ze asked, his tone as calm as if he was asking "What did you eat today?"

To Shen Wenren's ears, it was like a thunderclap, which shocked him so much that he was burnt on the outside and tender on the inside. He absolutely could not admit this!

"Students don't dare."

Ye Ze: "Don't dare to think about it? Or don't dare to admit it?"

Shen Wenren: “…”

"Oh! You have such courage that you dare to abandon your wife? You are such a heartless person. If you treat your partner like this, how can you care about the people you govern? How can I be at ease handing over the state to your jurisdiction?" Ye Ze sneered.

Shen Wenren quickly defended himself: "I am innocent. I have not abandoned my wife. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

The people who had not been asked questions yet couldn't help but sigh. They didn't expect that Shen Wenren, who looked like a gentleman, was such a cold and heartless person in private!

"I will investigate it thoroughly and give you a clear explanation. Take the man away first." Ye Ze waved his hand. It seemed that Shen Wenren would not give up until he reached the Yellow River. He did not have time to waste with Shen Wenren today.

The guards outside immediately took the people downstairs. Seeing the weather outside, Ye Ze did not continue to ask questions, but ordered the palace servants to prepare the meal. He wanted to have dinner with the students. These people would be the focus of his training in the future, and they would be the backbone of Qian Country in the future!

When they heard that they could dine with the emperor, they were all excited. Especially since the emperor was so approachable, they were flattered and very emotional.

The remaining 87 people finished the exam the next day. The exam questions given by Ye Ze were all based on reality, ranging from developing the local economy to handling trivial matters. As long as these people truly care about the people and are willing to work for the people, the questions given by Ye Ze are not difficult to answer.

There was no ranking arrangement for this palace examination. Except for a few people with outstanding abilities, unique and profound insights, decisive and wise way of dealing with problems, and clear understanding and long-term plans of national policies and development directions, those who could stay in the capital to serve as officials.

Everyone else will start as a seventh-rank county magistrate, and as long as they can make achievements, promotion is just around the corner!

As for the previous county magistrate, they can only go back home to farm! Ye Ze is going to clean up all the old officials of the previous dynasty step by step!

After finishing his important business, Ye Ze finally had time to deal with Shen Wenren's affairs.

Shen Wenren was imprisoned in a side hall, where guards took turns guarding him, and someone would bring him meals at mealtimes.

Shen Wenren originally thought that he would surrender to Zhao Tao after returning and then deal with it after passing this hurdle. However, Ye Ze actually put him under house arrest in the palace. He couldn't eat or sleep for the past two days, and he didn't know when Ye Ze would let him go.

He wouldn't let this incident exempt him from the honor he had worked so hard to obtain, right?

If he had lost his fame and fortune, would Wen Wan still marry him?

Yes! Definitely! Wan'er was attracted to him as a person, not his fame. Besides, when she met Wan'er, he hadn't passed the imperial examination yet...

At worst, he can just give up the fame and honor. The Wen family is wealthy and powerful, and he can still live a good life by helping the Wen family with their business!

Of course, if the fame and fortune can be preserved, they should be preserved. After all, the reputation of being a gigolo is easier said than done, but it is not pleasant to hear.

The court is in need of talents right now. I believe Ye Ze will not ignore the overall situation and arbitrarily deprive him of his honors.

Shen Wenren was thinking about these things in a mess when the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Fulu came in with a gloomy face, and Shen Wenren hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "Eunuch, but the emperor wants to see me?"

"The emperor will personally deal with your affairs so that you will be convinced and come with us!" Fulu flicked his whisk, turned around and walked out.

Shen Wenren hurriedly followed, quietly put the jade pendant hanging around his waist into Fulu's hand, and asked in a low voice: "Eunuch, may I ask, how does the emperor plan to deal with my matter?"

The outfit that Shen Wenren wore when he entered the palace was all prepared by the Wen family, and the jade pendant was of course made of fine jade. Fulu put away the jade pendant, his expression gradually softened, and reminded him: "Of course, we should confront him face to face. What you said in the hall before had better be the truth, otherwise... the crime of deceiving the emperor will result in the execution of all nine clans!"

Shen Wenren was so shocked that he trembled all over. What should he do? Would Zhao Tao say something nonsense?

Even though the emperor was someone he knew, and even though they were good friends before, he didn't feel that Fulu was trying to scare him at all.

An inexplicable smile appeared on Fulu's face. Every move of Shen Wenren was within the emperor's expectations!

Following Fulu nervously all the way to the imperial study, Ye Ze was writing something at his desk. He knelt on his knees and saluted, "Your Highness, your disciple is here to see you."

Ye Ze finished writing the last word, closed the memorial, and then asked him to stand up, "Stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shen Wenren stood respectfully at one side, waiting for Ye Ze to ask questions.

As a result, after waiting for a long time, Ye Ze didn't say anything. He couldn't help but look up and secretly look at Ye Ze, only to see that Ye Ze was holding a memorial in his hand and reading it, with no intention of paying any attention to him.

Ye Ze's stern face looked very scary, and Shen Wenren wisely lowered his head and dared not speak.

The imperial study was silent except for the breathing of the three people and the sound of Ye Ze flipping through memorials.

It's no wonder Ye Ze looked unhappy. Who can be in a good mood when working? Even if he is the emperor, he doesn't want to go to work every day!

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