After writing the serial number, the judge will start to make corrections. Only the papers that the judge thinks are good will be submitted to the chief and deputy examiners.
Chinese language examinations in later generations often used paper-based examinations, and this was especially true for the imperial examinations of the Zhou Dynasty.
Anyone who misses a few words or makes any mistakes when copying will have his points greatly reduced, or even lose the selection directly.
The paper is clean and tidy, and there are no mistakes in the clear side. After reading it, the examiners write comments on the test paper with a red pen, and then the chief and deputy examiners review it.
Generally this process takes 3-4 days. On the second day of meal replacement marking, several examiners got into a fight over a paper!
"This man is elegant and upright, his words and sentences are all correct, and he is very talented. Why can't he be selected?" Mr. Li pointed at a test paper, his face flushed.
Another person sneered: "You only mention the style of writing and not the meaning of the text at all. Is it because you have a guilty conscience? After decades of imperial examinations in the Zhou Dynasty, you have already said that there is a scope for answering questions!"
< br>Master Li wanted to say something else, but he found that the paper had been taken away by the examiner.
The examiner glanced at the test paper and saw that the handwriting was straight and square, which seemed steady but actually contained an edge.
After reading the contents carefully, the examiner could not help but cheer in his heart!
This way of interpretation and the style of writing are really eye-catching.
But the bad thing is that it makes people shine!
This person did not answer the questions according to the "Analects of Confucius" at all!
Strictly speaking, this is a failing piece!
Huang Qi’s eyes deepened, and he naturally knew what the current Holy Emperor meant.
Gu Nanxi, the governor of Yunzhou, used people from hundreds of schools of thought on the border. This was contrary to the central government of the Zhou Dynasty!
There was still Taishi Tong suppressing him in the court. It was not good for the Holy Master to fall out with Gu Nanxi, but he was still dissatisfied with this matter in his heart, so this question appeared.
Although this man is quick-thinking, he is really not the candidate that the Holy One wants.
Huang Qi sighed quietly and put down the test paper. He wanted to scan to the column where he fell, but he couldn't do it.
Seeing that the examiner was in such a difficult situation, the two adjutants and other examiners couldn't help but become curious.
After they read it, they also knew why the examiner was so hesitant.
Because they also have a love for talents!
“But this time we opened this hole, what should we do next time when we take the imperial examination? Over the years, how should we give an explanation to the students who failed because they did not answer the questions within the scope of the examination? ”
This is indeed true.
"The purpose of the imperial examination is to select talents. The talents of these candidates are blinding to all eyes! Why stick to the framework and make the court lose a great talent?"
"I don't agree with what you say! There are laws for everything. If you break one today because of your talent, will you break another one tomorrow because of your authority? If things go on like this, how can we talk about laws?"
"How about this? Can they be compared?"
"Why not?"
Seeing that the two groups were about to fight in the Gongyuan, the examiner had to suppress the matter.
“Don’t delay the business. This test paper is waiting for you!”
After all the test papers were read, the officer in charge handed the test paper to the emperor.
"Your Majesty. The results of the joint examination are out, but there is a little trouble in the provincial examination. Please let your Majesty make a decision."
The young emperor raised his head: "Oh?"
"There is a test paper that is quite controversial, and the lower officials don't know what to do with it."
"Send it up." The young emperor glanced at it, full of admiration at first, and then frowned.
This student is indeed a talented person, but this argument is not quite in line with my own wishes.
He believes that heresy should not refer to the doctrines of various schools of thought, but refers to the doctrines that distort the words of saints.
Immediately quote scriptures to explain this point of view with reason.
The young emperor put down the test paper with indifferent eyes.
He doesn't care whether the theory is right or wrong, he only cares whether the theory can be used for himself. At present, Song Daru's "Analects of Confucius" is what I need.
Just when the young emperor was about to finish this article, he was stopped by Taishi Tong: "It can make Mr. Huang so embarrassed. I guess this exam paper has something extraordinary, why not let us all take a look at it together ?”
The young emperor did not object, and the test paper was turned around in the hands of the ministers.
They are all veterans of the officialdom. One look at them and they knew that this candidate was going to be unlucky!
Either join Taishi Tong and jump up.
Either he will be rejected by the Holy One and will not be reused for the rest of his life.
Some timid officials have already hunched their necks and squinted their eyes to pretend to be asleep.
Recently, the battle between the Emperor and Taishi Tong has become more and more intense, almost to the point where I will oppose whatever you support, and I will support whatever you oppose!
Today, I don’t know who will win and who will lose. After all, the other ministers will not have an easy life.
Tong Taishi: "I think this person is very good, and his talent is more than enough to lift others up."
"I don't think so."
Oh ho!
The officials were in shock, this sage didn’t even bother to find an excuse?
Let’s maintain a semblance of harmony at least!
Master Tong said in a cold tone: "Then the Holy One must have made a mistake."
"Ha!"
At this time, the atmosphere in the entire hall was like a blanket of ice.
Tong Taishi and the young emperor's eyes met in the air. The two armies were fighting, and neither side was willing to give in.
"What's the hesitation? I think it's good! Huh? Let me see who wrote it." Mr. Zhu, who returned to Beijing to report on his work, tore open the note with the name on the test paper. .
He had just returned to Beijing and wanted to have a drink with Cui Sanlun, but he learned that Cui Sanlun had gone to Hangzhou to propose marriage to Su Erlang and never came back.
He couldn't help but feel a little depressed. He went all the way north to find those friends. Whether they were hiding in the mountains or in the busy city, none of them were at home.
Asking his neighbors, no one knew where he was going.
I thought it was an ordinary work report trip, but I didn’t expect such a big surprise.
It is better not to put such talents above the court. The best way to go to Nanjun is to follow you!
"Ah?! Su Xuanming?!" Master Zhu saw the name above and wondered for a moment if this Su Xuanming was the Su Xuanming he knew?
The last time I saw him, although he was sincere, he really had no talent for scholarship.
It is said that he was able to pass the exam because of Xiao Nanxi’s selection!
Master Zhu looked at the test paper in his hand again and fell completely into a trance...
When the ministers heard Su Xuanming's name, their bodies froze first, and then they stirred up again. He opened his eyes and secretly looked at the person on the imperial chair.
The young emperor's eyes flashed with panic, then turned to embarrassment, and then he forced out a smile as if he was enduring the shame.
"What I mean is that this person has outstanding talent and should be the candidate for this provincial examination!"
"Holy sage!"
Finally, it ended amidst Taishi Tong's wanton laughter. This court meeting.
Master Zhu regrets that he is a good pillar, but he has to be soaked in a smelly ditch. (End of this chapter)