Beside him, a man in blue couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.
He shrugged, looking nonchalant, and said, "Haha, isn't this a wonderful era? It's interesting when talented people emerge. What's the point if everyone's a bunch of idiots?"
"Damn, this guy is way too arrogant!"
Those around him rolled their eyes upon hearing his words; was this guy crazy?
To say that it's interesting when there are many talented people is simply easy for someone who doesn't understand the situation. If these were all talented people, the pressure on us would be immense.
Upon realizing this, the way everyone looked at him immediately turned hostile.
"Forehead!"
Zhang Fengfan, standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle, looking helplessly at the man in blue, and said with a wry smile, " Zixian, you'd better keep a low profile, or you'll get beaten up by a mob!"
My brother's words are so offensive. Looking at the resentful looks from the other test-takers, I feel unsafe even standing next to him.
There are many disillusioned people here, and his words are undoubtedly rubbing salt into their wounds. It's possible that someone might explode and beat up the two brothers.
However, he was clear about one thing: his brother was absolutely qualified to say such a thing. After all, he was Zhang Shiyu, who ranked sixth in this Imperial Examination and was definitely one of the best candidates.
Apart from Huang Longsi and Zhang Zizai, who are at the forefront, no one dares to say that they can definitely outclass him.
"Hahaha, this is the Great Liang. Anyone who dares to cause trouble is asking for trouble!" Zhang Shiyu winked, completely unconcerned, and instead said with a smug look on his face.
His unconventional ways made him stand out from the crowd, but they were also helpless against him. After all, as Zhang Shiyu said, causing trouble here would come at a terrible price.
"You bastard..."
Zhang Fengfan amused and exasperated. Although his brother was exceptionally talented, he was also an eccentric and difficult person to deal with.
However, most people really can't afford to mess with him.
After all, this guy comes from the Zhang Clan of Qing Province. Although the Zhang Clan is not considered a top-tier family in the area, it is still a well-known and respected family with powerful backing.
However, his brother was somewhat unconventional. Compared to the arrogance of other scions of noble families, his brother was romantic and unrestrained by nature, and preferred to travel to the seas and mountains, to see the beautiful scenery along the way, and to admire some beautiful women.
In his words, this is what his life should be like, not the pursuit of fame and fortune.
His participation in the Imperial Examination this time was entirely accidental. He was just there to join in the fun and had no intention of passing it. He simply wanted to see what this supposedly groundbreaking imperial Imperial Examination was all about.
So there's nothing I can do, this guy is just that infuriating.
Others go through countless hardships to pass the exam, only to fail in the end. He just came here to have fun, and he passed on his first try, even ranking in the top ten. It's simply outrageous.
He said irritably, "Alright, stop showing off. There's still the palace examination coming up. You can't be careless when you meet the Emperor, or you'll be in big trouble."
"Don't worry, I understand!" Zhang Shiyu's smile faded considerably as he said with a forced smile.
He naturally understood his brother's meaning. The current emperor was extremely powerful, and if one dared to show off in front of him, they would most likely be suppressed in no time.
He had no desire to go against the emperor; that would definitely lead to death.
Although he is unconventional, it doesn't mean he's heartless.
"Haha, you're smart!"
Zhang Fengfan couldn't help but laugh; his brother was truly a man of sound mind.
He couldn't help but glance in the direction of the palace and sighed, "The current emperor has been ruling the All Under Heaven for less than a year, but his achievements are enough to shine for eternity, making everyone feel as if they are in a dream."
Within a year, they managed to expand their territory by about three times, which is absolutely unprecedented and will never be repeated!
It's so wonderful to be born in this era!
The Great Liang is too powerful, so powerful that no one can match it.
This is why he chose to participate in the Imperial Examination; this era was destined to be a glorious one, and if he missed this opportunity, he might never have another.
If I really miss this opportunity, I'll probably regret it for the rest of my life.
Zhang Shiyu glanced at him and couldn't help but tease him, "Brother, good luck. My ambitions lie elsewhere, so I don't need to worry too much. But if you enter the court, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to rise to prominence in the short term."
The emperor established the Three Departments and Six Ministries System, and his subordinates were full of talented people, truly a place where dragons and tigers roamed.
The Minister of the Imperial Secretariat Xun Yu, the Grand Secretary Jia Xu, the Attendant-in-Ordinary Chen Qun, the Ministry of Rites Jiang Wei, Ministry of War Zhang Liao —these are all prodigies! And then there's Li Ru, who single-handedly destroyed a city in this southwestern campaign; these are all formidable opponents."
With such a lineup, each one stronger than the last, it's practically impossible for a newcomer to gain a foothold in the Great Liang court.
This is what it means for a great number of talented people to emerge.
The current emperor is able to command so many geniuses; perhaps he is the true Son of Heaven, which is why so many people are willing to help him.
Why!
Zhang Fengfan's lips twitched, and he said irritably, "You really know how to rub salt in the wound. Do you think I don't know how much pressure I'm under? But even with all this pressure, I can't give up. I can't be a businessman's son forever!"
Although the two families had a good relationship, their social standing was worlds apart; one was a merchant and the other a prominent family.
Now that I finally have a chance, I must step up even if it means facing a mountain of knives and a sea of fire. This is a chance to change my destiny, and I absolutely cannot let it slip away.
This is just too hard for me.
First, you have to compete with ruthless people like those at Huang Longsi, and then you have to work in front of the current prime minister. The pressure is immense.
Zhang Shiyu and Zhang Fengfan were close friends, so he naturally knew the other's obsession: to change the fate of his family. Therefore, he would never let this opportunity slip by.
He couldn't help but gloat, saying, "It's a good thing you're in the imperial court. You should try going to the army; I've heard that even veteran generals from Northern Liang aren't considered important anymore. That's truly terrifying!"
call!
Zhang Fengfan remained silent. He had also heard about this matter. Many veteran generals of Northern Liang were now idle. It could only be said that the emperor had too many generals at his disposal, so he was not lacking in generals.
However, I am currently a scholar through the Imperial Examination, and my future path is to enter the imperial court, not the army.
Moreover, with the continuous expansion of the territory of Great Liang, the talent shortage will only increase in the future, which can be considered a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
Besides, I'm not someone to be trifled with.
Although he knew that the Great Liang was full of talented people, he still felt a little unconvinced. He said in a deep voice, "The ministers in the court may be very strong, but I, Zhang Fengfan, am not to be trifled with!"
Even if the ministers in the court are very capable, they still have their own strengths, so it's not necessarily impossible to mess with them.
It remains to be seen who is stronger.
Zhang Shiyu couldn't help but give a thumbs up and laughed, "Brother, you're awesome! I support you!"