When the news that Zhangsun Wuji had arranged for someone to deliver arrived, the Zhangsun Manor was in an uproar!
"Haha, the second son of the Li family is still too weak. If that's the case, under our powerful pressure, he still can't hold on and is going to admit defeat.”The Cui family clapped and laughed.
"I'm dying of laughter. Isn't this question telling us that I've laid my cards on the table, that I'm not playing anymore, and that I admit defeat? The second son of the Li family is still too inexperienced. He wants to fight with us? Hmph!”The Lu family members smiled, as if everything was in their hands.
"Everyone, everyone, be careful. Be careful of traps. Haha, be careful of traps!”Zhao Jun's Li family wanted to remind the others, but as he spoke, he could not help but laugh.
Was there a need to think about this question?
"Please think about it quickly. Lord Zhangsun and His Majesty are still waiting. Can you tell me whether you agree or not?" The messenger urged.
"Alright, this question won't change!!! Haha."
" Go back and tell Lord Zhangsun that this is it, this is it, haha…"
"We agreed, we agreed. Hurry up and go! Hurry up and report."
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They hurried him.
The messenger received the order and quickly went back to pass the message.
When Zhangsun Wuji received an accurate answer, he agreed to Li Er's question on the spot.
Immediately, Li Er ordered people to build two iron balls of different sizes. The process was monitored by the people in the aristocratic families and the palace to prevent cheating and ensure that the process and materials used were the same.
Three days later, the location was chosen to be Xiangji Temple in the southeast of Chang 'an.
This was because there was a wooden pagoda that was more than 30 meters tall in the temple.
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The morning court session ended.
The bet between Li Er and the aristocratic families spread throughout Chang 'an in an instant.
Whether it was the nobles or the poor scholars, even the merchants selling shortbread on the streets, all of them were discussing this matter.
Chang 'an City.
In front of the Tang Bookstore.
A large group of Humble Class scholars were gathered here and arguing.
"This bet between His Majesty and the noble family was made because of the college entrance examination system. But such a simple question, doesn't it mean that His Majesty wants to take back this system?”
"Five Surnames and Seven Wangs! A noble family! Could they control His Majesty now? Where is our way out, where is our way out!”
"Sigh, I was still feeling lucky before. His Majesty Li Er was worried about the country and the people. I thought that his Majesty's level would bring about a new scene in the world, but now!!! Now, His Majesty was the first to lower his head to the noble family!”
"Two iron balls, who will land first? How dare you put such a stupid question on the table? Could it be that His Majesty was so lazy that he couldn't even hide it anymore?!!”
"Three days later, Xiangji Temple! Brothers, let's surround the clan together. We must fight for it!!!”
"That's right. Three days later, at Xiangji Temple!!!”
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A large group of poor scholars raised the books in their hands and protested in the deepest depths of their hearts.
Chang 'an, Hongwen Hall!
There were dozens of students here, all of whom were selected from the royal family and the children of high-ranking dukes. They were taught by the Grand Scholar to study classics, history, and calligraphy.
Naturally, they had also heard about the bet.
"Sir, sir, do you think the big ball or the small ball will land first?”Fang Wenwei asked loudly.
"Sir, I think the big ball landed first. What do you think?”Cheng Chuliang also said loudly.
"Sir, sir, let's go that day too. It'll definitely be fun!" Zhangsun Zhe also shouted.
The class was extremely lively.
The gentleman sitting at the head of the table put down the book in his hand, stroked his beard, and nodded.""This old master also thinks that the big ball will land first. Alright, I'll bring you guys to take a look that day.”
In an instant, the class became even more lively.
Heavenly Policy Prefecture.
Back garden.
Although Li Er had moved to the imperial palace, the Heavenly Policy Manor was still preserved. Empress Zhangsun would come back for a few days when she had nothing to do, and it was also convenient for her to play with Madam Cui and other good friends.
They were playing mahjong.
"Sister, what is His Majesty playing at this time? How, how could there be such a shallow problem!”Lady Cui, the wife of State Duke Lu, smiled and said,""Don't move, touch!"
"Yes, sister, I heard them say that His Majesty has surrendered to the aristocratic families. Sister, this doesn't seem like His Majesty's doing!”Mrs. Fang was a little puzzled.
Empress Zhangsun smiled lightly. Why should we worry?"
"But, sister, I think the imperial examination system is quite good. I really don't like those aristocratic families. Just a few days ago, I wanted to choose a good match for my Chumo. Chumo also likes a woman.”
"However, this woman is a descendant of the Li family of Longxi. She actually…actually rejected Old Cheng's marriage proposal.”
Mrs. Cui was very angry. When she said this, she slammed the mahjong tiles in her hand.
"Yes, but now, His Majesty doesn't seem to be their match.”Madam Zhangsun sighed.
Empress Zhangsun smiled gently." There's no rush. We can just wait until that day and go take a look together."”
"Sigh, that's good! It just so happens that I'm going to offer incense too."
"Bring me along, sisters. I'll also go offer incense and hope that the Great Tang will no longer be at war.”
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Countless people in Chang 'an and the Great Tang were waiting for three days.
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