RPAGF Chapter 492 The Examiner
Chapter 492 The Examiner
Chapter 492 The Examiner
Wang Wenzhou hugged Li Mei and kissed her, laughing as he said, "Sister-in-law, I'll show you just how shameless these so-called scholars really are!"
Wang Wenzhou turned around, waved to Jian Fengyu, and whispered a few instructions. Jian Fengyu accepted the order and left.
At that moment, several South Korean citizens started fighting.
Wang Wenzhou frowned and ordered impatiently, "What's wrong with going over there to see?"
In a short while, the guards brought over the five people who had been fighting.
Wang Wenzhou asked coldly, "Why are you fighting?"
"Grandpa! They cut in line!" a Korean man exclaimed.
Wang Wenzhou cursed and said, "I hate people who cut in line the most! Why cut in line of all things? Break the legs of these two bastards, then take them to the yamen and say that they tried to assassinate me."
"Lord Wang, spare our lives!" The two men who had cut in line turned pale with fright and cried out, begging Wang Wenzhou to spare their lives.
Wang Wenzhou waved his hand and said irritably, "I hate people who have no manners the most. Everyone else is queuing, and you cut in line. What right do you have? Drag him away."
Wang Wenzhou smiled and said to the other three, "Since you three are so well-behaved, I'll make an exception and let you pay your respects."
Upon hearing this, the three men immediately kowtowed and said, "Grandson greets grandfather!"
"Good boy! Get up and go eat. I love such a well-behaved grandson!" Wang Wenzhou said with a smile.
"Thank you, Grandpa!" The three thanked him again and then happily went to eat.
"Sigh..." Wang Ying sighed and asked softly, "Husband, is it really meaningful for you to play such tricks on the people?"
Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "Of course it's interesting! What exactly is patriotism?"
Wang Ying thought for a moment and said softly, "I was born and raised here, so I love it deeply."
Wang Wenzhou said in a serious tone: "Patriotism is actually selfishness! For all of humanity, what does it matter what country is? Whether it's the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, or South Korea, they are all part of humanity. The so-called country is actually just an interest group composed of the people of that country."
Wang Ying frowned. Had her nemesis gotten drunk again?
Wang Wenzhou continued, "Those who have stable assets have stable minds. Within this interest group, only those who have their own interests will love and protect it. If they don't have their own interests, who will protect them?"
Wang Ying said softly, "Not everyone will sell everything for profit!"
“Sister-in-law, have you forgotten how Brother Zhu gave you to me?” Wang Wenzhou asked with a smile.
Wang Ying blushed, rolled her eyes at Wang Wenzhou, and ignored him.
At this moment, Jian Fengyu led Wu Daji, the leader of the council, over.
Wang Wenzhou waved to Wu Daji and said with a smile, "Old Wu, come over here quickly, we've been waiting for you to come and have dinner."
Wu Daji knew, of course, about what had happened in front of the inn today. In Korea, he was second only to the emperor; what could possibly be kept from him?
Wu Daji turned a blind eye to the people's misbehavior because he wanted to vent his anger. Wang Wenzhou not only slapped the face of the Korean king, but also all the Korean officials.
Wu Daji sat down and asked, "May I ask why Lord Wang has summoned me here?"
Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "Old Wu, I heard that the Korean civil service examination is in a few days?"
“Yes!” Wu Daji nodded, not understanding why Wang Wenzhou brought this up.
Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "This is my first time in Korea, and I'd like to see the Korean civil service examination. How about this, I'll take on the task of presiding over the examination for you."
"Huh?" Wu Daji was stunned. The imperial examination was a major event for the imperial court. Wang Wenzhou, you mad dog, what are you trying to do?
"What? You're not giving me face? You look down on me?" Wang Wenzhou cursed, "I'm a top student from the Nanjing Imperial Academy!"
"How could I possibly look down on Lord Wang?" Wu Daji quickly replied, "Lord Wang is too kind. The chief examiner has already been chosen, so there's no need to trouble you."
"Heh!" Wang Wenzhou sneered, "Old Wu, I've done some research, and I heard your son is also studying at the Imperial Academy in Nanjing. What if your son gets into an accident and is killed by a carriage one day?"
Wu Daji's expression changed. "Wang Wenzhou, you mad dog, what exactly do you want? How dare you threaten me with my son?"
Korean princes often studied in Ming China, serving as hostages. Children of Korean royalty and high-ranking officials also frequently studied there. Many Korean students even participated in the Ming imperial examinations, passed, and became officials.
Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "Old Wu, don't worry. I can handle things in the Ming Dynasty, especially in Nanjing, my hometown. Which noble in the streets would dare not give me face? I'll just ask you one question: will you let me preside over this imperial examination?"
Wu Daji said with a wry smile, "Lord Wang, I can't make that decision on my own!"
Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "I'm just asking you, do you agree or not? Whoever doesn't agree, I'll make trouble for them! You have princes in the Imperial Academy in Nanjing too!"
Wu Daji asked, "Lord Wang, why do you want to preside over this imperial examination?"
Wang Wenzhou said irritably, "Let me tell you the truth, those students just now pointed their fingers at me and cursed me. I'm not one to take that lying down! And don't tell me you didn't know about this! You're disrespecting me, which is disrespecting the Ming Dynasty! Do you Koreans have any shame? If it weren't for the Ming Dynasty, your Korea would have been destroyed by Japan long ago!"
"Sigh..." Wu Daji sighed helplessly. He regretted his past actions. He shouldn't have stood by and watched these students make a fool of themselves. These young people really have no sense of propriety. A few sarcastic remarks would have been fine, but they dared to insult Wang Wenzhou? Even high-ranking officials in the Ming Dynasty wouldn't dare to insult Wang Wenzhou, that mad dog.
"Lord Wang, could you give me a few days to consider this?" Wu Daji asked, bowing respectfully.
Wang Wenzhou said irritably, "Old Wu, are you being so disrespectful? Someone, send a message back to China immediately..."
"Lord Wang! No!" Wu Daji said helplessly, "Lord Wang, please rest assured, I will immediately petition His Majesty to allow you to preside over this imperial examination."
"Haha!" Wang Wenzhou laughed loudly, "Old Wu, that's right! Come on, let's quickly tell this good news to these students."
Left with no other choice, Wu Daji followed Wang Wenzhou to the students.
Wang Wenzhou shouted, "Listen up, you little bastards! This imperial examination will be presided over by me!"
Wu Daji nodded and echoed, "Wang Wenzhou, Lord Wang, is an imperial envoy from the superior country, young and promising, with outstanding literary talent. He is very concerned about our education during his mission to our country. Therefore, the court has decided that Lord Wang will preside over this imperial examination. I have some other matters to attend to, so I will not stay here any longer. Lord Wang, we will meet again another day."
Wu Daji didn't want to stay here and be scolded by the students. In a sense, he had betrayed the students this time.
"I won't see you out!" Wang Wenzhou waved to Wu Daji.
Upon hearing this, the students turned pale. The Korean civil service exams were held every three years. If they missed their chance this time, they would have to wait another three years. How many three-year periods does one have in a lifetime? How could they afford to wait that long?