[Question 4: As the Emperor, where do you think your power comes from?]
A: Destiny
B: The previous emperor
C: Civil and Military Officials
[D: Luck and strength]
E: The people
"Bohu, this question is actually pointing directly at the imperial power. His Majesty's question seems to be getting sharper and sharper.”
"You've read a lot. How do you solve this problem?”
Zhu Zhishan, Wen Zhengming, and Zhou Wenbin also gathered at the Tang Bohu Courtyard in Jiangnan to answer the questions on Emperor Zhu Youtang's paper.
The four of them were the representatives of the Ming scholars during the Hongzhi period.
The few of them boasted that they were well-read and talented, so the examination was easy.
However, when faced with the emperor's question, they were a little confused.
"Taizong Li Shimin once said that water can carry a boat but it can also capsize it. The examiner's goal for this question should be to let His Majesty clearly understand the source of power.”
"I think we should choose the last option for this question. If Your Majesty doesn't do a good job, it will cause a peasant uprising, like the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the end of the Tang Dynasty…"
Wen Zhengming expressed his opinion,"Therefore, the vast number of commoners is the source of His Majesty's power.”
"I don't agree…The Northern Song Dynasty's wise prime minister Wen Yanbo once said," It is to govern the world with the scholar-bureaucrats, not to govern the world with the common people.”Zhu Zhishan said," His Majesty the Emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together. It is clearly said that His Majesty's power comes from the scholar-bureaucrats, which are the civil and military officials.”
"Wrong. Pay attention to the question. This question is clearly for our emperor. His Majesty is diligent in governing the country and should have a clear understanding of the imperial power. His throne is clearly inherited from Emperor Chenghua.”
Zhou Wenbin lowered his voice." Have you forgotten the secret of the palace, Concubine Wan? If it weren't for Emperor Chenghua protecting His Majesty, His Majesty would have died in Concubine Wan's hands."”
The four scholars couldn't help but breathe heavily when they heard this secret.
"Wenbin, your point of view is not reliable.”
"Our Emperor should know how he should answer. Let's not make wild guesses." Tang Bohu quickly interrupted.”
Emperor Hongzhi Zhu Youtang had a miserable life. Before he was five years old, he was raised by eunuchs and maids in the palace. Because Concubine Wan did not give birth to a prince, this woman, who was more than ten years older than Emperor Chenghua Zhu Jianshen, almost killed Emperor Chenghua's son out of jealousy.
This Emperor Hongzhi, who had lived a hundred families 'meals, had worked hard to make the country prosperous after he ascended the throne. He could be considered a wise ruler among the people. In the eyes of everyone, he would have his own judgment and choice.
"How does Your Majesty answer this question?"
In the inner cabinet of the Imperial Palace, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, Liu Jian, and the others were also watching the Emperor's assessment.
As soon as this question was asked, the three civil officials looked at each other and began to discuss it in depth.
" His Majesty should have his own choice…"
After some discussion, the civil officials could only wait for the emperor's answer.
Of course, as officials, they naturally hoped that Emperor Hongzhi would choose option C: Civil and military officials.
After experiencing Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu's Hongzhi Imperial Court, the strength of the civil officials had increased greatly.
They were absolutely confident that even if they were to be defeated by Tumu Fortress again, they would still be able to easily elect an emperor.
However, what surprised them was…
Facing this question.
Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youtang hesitated for a moment before making a choice. He actually chose the second answer: The imperial power came from the previous emperor.
When Emperor Hongzhi's choice was made, Li Dongyang and the others were shocked, while Tang Bohu and the others were surprised.
Because they did not dare to believe that Emperor Hongzhi would make such a choice.
Although that was the logic, imperial power and the throne were different.
"Your Majesty, you should choose C for this question. Civil and military officials."
"He, Cao Cao, is the greatest traitor who holds the emperor hostage to order the vassals…"
In Eastern Wu, Sun Quan had used this opportunity to ask for help. In the imperial court, the strategists had surprisingly made the same decision.
This was because the entire Wu and Wu.
According to their reality.
They didn't need to inherit the throne.
Although they also wanted to boast that their Emperor Sun Quan was the chosen one.
However, he was not that thick-skinned.
Therefore, among the remaining three options, they chose the civil and military officials without hesitation.
Over at the Three Kingdoms.
Naturally, Cao Cao demonstrated what it meant to have the power of a subject greater than the imperial power, and the power of a subject equal to the imperial power.
"Gongjin, how do you think I should answer this question?”
Seeing that the time limit for asking for help was about to end, Zhou Yu unexpectedly didn't interrupt. Sun Quan couldn't help but ask Zhou Yu.
"Your Majesty, this subject believes that Your Majesty is destined!”
Zhou Yu's reply stunned Xu Shu, Pang Tong, and the others.
"Oh, why?" Sun Quan was also stunned. He never expected Zhou Yu to choose the most impossible answer.
"Because His Majesty has been selected by the Heavenly Examination Hall.”Zhou Yu's answer was simple. With just one sentence, everyone present was stunned. There was nothing they could refute.
This was because Sun Quan had yet to declare himself emperor!
To be selected by the Myriad Heavens Examination Hall, if this wasn't the destiny, then what was it?
"Haha! Gongjin, your answer is to my liking.”
Amidst the laughter, Sun Quan returned to the Heavenly Examination Hall.
Without hesitation, he chose the third option, the civil and military officials.
Sun Quan wanted to choose an army…they were traitors, and having soldiers in their hands was the symbol of power. Among the civil and military officials, the army was naturally one of them.
As for Zhou Yu's words, they made him happy and relieved the pressure of the exam.
In any case, he had not proclaimed himself emperor yet.
So what if he failed the exam?
They still had to rebel!
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