Today!
Marked the end of the once-every-three-years imperial examination.
And its most crucial stage.
The palace examination.
For scholars across the realm, this was the moment that decided victory or defeat.
It was also when the Emperor personally set the questions and assessed them, selecting the top three.
Once they entered the top three, they would become the foremost men of the imperial examination and soar to greatness.
Of course.
Being able to pass the examinations in the various provinces and come to Ying Tian City for the palace examination was enough to prove their abilities.
Even if they were not selected, they would still have a future ahead of them.
Upon the Dragon Throne.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright in his Dragon Robe.
Zhu Biao remained as he was during court deliberations, standing upon the steps.
The many noble military officials stood to the left, while the Grand Secretaries, Ministers, Vice Ministers, and others stood to the right.
Naturally, Zhu Ying stood at the head of the left side.
"Your Majesty."
"The eighty-five scholars from across the realm are waiting outside the hall. Please issue your command."
Liu Jing stepped forward and respectfully reported.
"Summon them."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.
"His Majesty has decreed."
"Summon the palace examination scholars into the hall to pay their respects." Liu Jing immediately shouted toward the outside of the hall.
At that moment.
His voice was like thunder.
Outside.
The eighty-five scholars who had long been waiting approached Fengtian Hall with anticipation, striding inside.
Each step.
Was a crucial step up the heavenly ladder, toward becoming men above all others.
Very soon.
The eighty-five scholars entered the great hall.
Some of these scholars were young, while others were older.
Under the laws of the Ming Dynasty, anyone with learning could participate in the