The strongest nine thousand years old

"Let him in." Yan Yunzheng said.

Chen Dong didn't say anything to Lord Yang other than secretly cursing him for disturbing other people's good deeds.

This is a person who is truly loyal to Dayan and Yan Yunzheng.

Moreover, he was working hard with a group of people to select candidates for the imperial examination, and he had lost a lot of weight.

"Master Yang, are you here to help? Has the imperial examination selection been prepared?" Yan Yunzheng asked with a happy face.

Yang Ge Lao said with a look of relief: "I have lived up to your majesty's trust. The required test papers have been printed and are being distributed to various states. All the assessment procedures have also been notified."

"It is tentatively scheduled to hold the preliminary examination on the day of the beginning of autumn, and the palace examination on the day of the beginning of winter. In this way, we can also recruit some talents for the Northern Expedition." Yang Ge Lao said.

Although he was fully focused on selecting scholars for the imperial examination, he had also heard of major events such as the Northern Expedition.

Yan Yunzheng calculated silently, "There is still half a month until the beginning of autumn."

Elder Yang nodded. "These test papers are of utmost importance. We will need trustworthy people to escort them to various states."

As he spoke, Lord Yang looked at Chen Dong.

Chen Dong nodded naturally, "The Jinyiwei will be in charge of this matter. If the test papers are leaked, I will ask them to bring their heads to me."

"That's great." Yang Ge Lao breathed a sigh of relief. He straightened his clothes and bowed to Chen Dong.

Chen Dong was startled and quickly dodged, "What is Yang Gelao doing? You are embarrassing me!"

Yang Ge Lao said solemnly: "Movable type printing, punctuation marks, Eunuch Chen made it possible for everyone in the world to read books. The imperial examination system opened up a path for poor students to ascend to heaven. For the sake of the people and scholars in the world, I, Eunuch Chen, would like to thank you!"

Chen Dong smiled bitterly and said, "I am just helping your majesty to share his worries. I am not as great as Elder Yang said."

"If we judge by deeds rather than by heart, there is no saint in terms of heart." Yang Ge Lao said sternly, "Eunuch Chen is not only extremely talented, but also not burdened by his fame. He gave this great reputation to Your Majesty. I admire him very much."

Chen Dong touched the tip of his nose, feeling quite pleased, and couldn't help but wink at Yan Yunzheng.

Yan Yunzheng looked at Chen Dong tenderly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

Punctuation, movable type printing, and the imperial examination system have really made Yan Yunzheng's reputation among the people soar. And all this is thanks to Chen Dong.

She suddenly felt that taking Chen Dong away from Yu Wenrou was the best decision she had ever made in her life.

Lord Yang reported on the various details of the imperial examination, and Chen Dong occasionally interjected and made some supplementary remarks.

As a person in society who has suffered the pain of civil service examinations many times, Chen Dong has a deep understanding of this.

He just didn't expect that one day he would become the one who sets the questions.

After the discussion was complete, Lord Yang prepared to leave.

Chen Dong gave Yan Yunzheng a wink, ready to continue what he had just unfinished.

Yan Yunzheng turned a blind eye and said, "Xiao Dongzi, you and Yang Gelao go to the Hanlin Academy together to load the test papers onto the truck and escort them out."

Although Chen Dong was dissatisfied, he didn't want to go against Yan Yunzheng's wishes, so he followed Yang Ge Lao out with his head down.

Yan Yunzheng quickly caught up with Chen Dong and whispered in his ear, "I'll reward you when I come back in the evening."

A smile suddenly appeared on Chen Dong's face. He turned around and blew Yan Yunzheng a kiss, which made Yan Yunzheng roll his eyes.

…………

The Hanlin Academy is surrounded by guards and has strict defenses.

The craftsmen in charge of printing and the scholars in charge of setting the questions were all placed under house arrest in the Hanlin Academy. They were not allowed to go out or communicate with the outside world.

Some people were dissatisfied at first, but under the long swords of the guards, all the dissatisfaction was swallowed back into their stomachs.

Seeing Yang Ge Lao and Chen Dong coming together, some people couldn't help but complain.

"Lord Yang, Eunuch Chen, we have been locked up here for more than a month. Is it time for us to go back and take a look?"

"We are not prisoners, why are you keeping us locked up?"

"Master Yang, the test papers have been printed, so it's time for us to have a holiday, right?"

Everyone was making a lot of noise, and Lord Yang felt overwhelmed.

"Eunuch Chen, please say a few words." Yang Ge Lao asked for help.

Chen Dong said calmly: "Everyone has worked hard during this period. But printing the test papers is only the first step. They still need to be sent to the colleges in various states for preliminary examinations. Before the preliminary examinations are over, everyone cannot leave."

"What do you mean? Do you suspect we leaked the test questions?" someone asked dissatisfiedly.

Chen Dong said: "This is for the sake of your majesty's reputation, and also for the sake of your lives and property."

"The Jinyiwei has already searched more than a dozen families. I don't mind searching a few more." Chen Dong glanced at the people in front of him with indifference.

A scholar is good for nothing. Under Chen Dong's oppressive gaze, everyone chose to remain silent.

Being locked up for a few days is better than losing your life and property.

Seeing that no one spoke again, Chen Dong smiled with satisfaction, "Of course, His Majesty will not forget your contributions. After the preliminary examination is over, you will all have the opportunity to be sent out to show what you have learned in your life."

Send out as an official!

Everyone's eyes lit up.

Although the scholars of the Hanlin Academy are noble, how can it be as comfortable as being a local official with great power?

"Eunuch Chen, is this true?" someone couldn't help but ask.

"People from several major families have been imprisoned, leaving many positions vacant. This is your chance." Chen Dong said, "That's all I have to say. I hope you can be patient for a while."

"It is my duty to help His Majesty."

"What's there to be dissatisfied about with good food and accommodation? Just treat it as a holiday."

"Brother Liang, let's discuss chess again."

People from the Hanlin Academy dispersed in twos and threes, and no one attacked Lord Yang anymore. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and showed gratitude to Chen Dong.

Chen Dong's tactics of using both kindness and force became more and more mature. He easily captured a few Hanlin Academy scholars.

Chen Dong followed Yang Ge Lao to the backyard where the test papers were printed. The backyard was locked and the only key was in Yang Ge Lao's possession.

When you open the door, you will see wooden boxes, inside which are printed test papers.

Yang Ge Lao had previously received instructions from Chen Dong that each test paper would only have questions, and after the test papers were distributed, the local college would distribute answer sheets.

Therefore, these test papers were packed into only nine large wooden boxes, and each box contained the test papers for one state.

The wooden box had a lock, and on the lock was a seal with the name of Kyushu written on it.

"According to the instructions of Eunuch Chen, each state's test papers have a 10% surplus." said Yang Ge Lao.

Chen Dong nodded in satisfaction and immediately arranged for the Jinyiwei to enter and load the wooden boxes onto a truck and take them away.

"I, the commander, and His Majesty have promised that the test papers will never be leaked." Chen Dong sternly glanced at the Jinyiwei in front of him, "If the test papers are leaked, you will be beheaded!"

The Jinyiwei were startled and responded quickly.

"Let's go. After the preliminary test is over, I will recommend you for merit!" said Chen Dong.

A group of Jinyiwei came out one after another, escorting wooden boxes.

At the city gate, pairs of secretly peeping eyes were staring closely at the wooden boxes.