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Zhu Han nodded slightly after hearing this: "This is a very good move, which shows the court's care for the candidates. We must ensure that the rest area is in good order and that medical officers are on standby at all times to provide timely and effective assistance to the candidates."

As the discussion deepened, the preparations gradually came to an end. Zhu Han knew that despite the careful arrangements, he still had to remain vigilant to prevent any accidents. He turned to the general in charge of security and said in a deep voice: "General, the security around the examination room must be foolproof, and no suspicious person is allowed to approach the examination room."

The general bowed and responded, "Your Highness, rest assured. I have mobilized elite troops to patrol and monitor the area around the examination hall around the clock to ensure safety and stability during the examination."

Zhu Han nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Mr. Zhang who was in charge of printing the test questions and said, "Mr. Zhang, how is the confidentiality of the test questions?"

Mr. Zhang bowed and replied, "Your Highness, rest assured that the confidentiality of the test questions is being carried out in an orderly manner. In addition to the special secret room and day and night patrols mentioned earlier, I have also specially added multiple identity authentication to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the test questions. In addition, all personnel involved in the printing of the test questions have signed a strict confidentiality document. Once any behavior of leaking the test questions is discovered, they will be severely punished."

Zhu Han nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes. "Mr. Zhang is very thoughtful. I am very pleased. The confidentiality of the test questions is related to the fairness of this spring exam. There must not be any mistakes."

At this time, Zhu Biao interrupted and said, "Uncle Han, in addition to the confidentiality of the test questions, I think we also need to strengthen the training of invigilators to ensure that they can be fair and selfless and strictly enforce the law during the invigilation process."

Zhu Han nodded in agreement. "Your Highness is right. General Wang, this matter will be handed over to you. Be sure to select officials with good conduct and rich experience to serve as invigilators. Provide them with strict training before the exam and clarify the examination room discipline and invigilation requirements."

General Wang stood up and responded: "I will obey your order and will carefully select and train them strictly to ensure that the invigilation work is foolproof."

After Zhu Han finished discussing with everyone, the atmosphere in the venue gradually calmed down, but everyone's hearts were filled with anticipation and nervousness for the upcoming Spring Examination.

Zhu Han looked around and confirmed that all preparations were complete. He then turned to Mr. Zhang and said, "Mr. Zhang, the test questions must be rigorous. They must reflect the court's thirst for talent while also avoiding making the candidates feel at a loss."

Mr. Zhang bowed, his expression becoming more solemn: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my best to ensure that the test questions not only test real talents and knowledge, but also remain fair and just."

At this time, a staff member in charge of the examination room security stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, the security measures for the examination room are all in place. We have sent more people and strengthened patrols around the examination room to ensure that there are no safety hazards during the examination."

Zhu Han nodded in satisfaction, and then looked at Mr. Li: "Mr. Li, the work of the supervision team is extremely important. We must ensure that every link is transparent and fair, and no fraud is allowed."

Elder Li looked determined, and he cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. The Supervisory Team is ready to go. We will live up to your trust and protect the fairness and purity of the Spring Examination."

With the final confirmation of all the preparations, Zhu Han was extremely nervous but also full of determination.

The next morning, the sun shone through the mist and gently shone on the streets and alleys of the capital. Candidates poured into the examination room, and everyone's face was full of tension and expectation. Zhu Han, wearing court clothes, stood on the high viewing platform, watching everything below with a sharp gaze.

"Dear candidates, today is the day of the Ming Dynasty's spring examination. You are all the future of our country. I hope you can display your true talents and live up to the court and the emperor's grace." Zhu Han's voice was loud and solemn, echoing inside and outside the examination room.

The examinees bowed and saluted, their eyes gleaming with awe for the imperial examination and longing for the future. With Zhu Han's order, the examination officially began.

In the examination room, candidates were either concentrating on thinking or writing furiously, and the air was filled with a tense and focused atmosphere. Zhu Han stood on the viewing platform, his eyes scanning every corner from time to time to ensure that everything went smoothly.

At this time, an inspector hurried over and reported to Zhu Han in a low voice: "Your Highness, there is a candidate in the east corner of the examination room who seems to be unwell and pale. It seems that he needs medical treatment."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Han frowned slightly and immediately ordered: "Send the medical officer here immediately to ensure the safety of the examinee. At the same time, arrange for an attendant to accompany the examinee and take him to the rest area to avoid disturbing other examinees."

The inspector took the order and left. Soon, a medical officer and an attendant came and helped the unwell candidate out of the examination room. Zhu Han looked at their backs and prayed silently in his heart that the candidate would recover soon.

The exam continued, and time passed quietly. Outside the exam room, the monitoring team led by Mr. Li was also working intensively. They shuttled between the candidates from time to time, observing every detail in the exam room to ensure that no cheating occurred.

It was past noon and the sun was getting hotter. Zhu Han saw that most of the candidates looked tired, so he ordered his attendants to prepare tea and snacks and send them to the examination room for the candidates to rest for a while.

"Dear candidates, although the exam is important, your health is more precious. Please take a rest, eat some snacks, and drink some tea to stay in the best condition." Zhu Han's voice was transmitted to the examination room through the attendants. The candidates stopped writing and looked towards the viewing stand with gratitude.

The examination room was temporarily quiet, with candidates drinking water or talking quietly to relax their tense nerves. Zhu Han felt relieved when he saw this.

After the break, the exam continued. As time went by, the atmosphere in the exam room became tense and focused again. Zhu Han stood on the viewing platform, watching everything below with a sharp gaze, silently cheering for every candidate in his heart.

As the sun set, the light in the examination room gradually dimmed. Zhu Han ordered his servants to light the candles in the examination room to ensure that every candidate could continue to answer questions in a bright environment.

He stood on the viewing stand, his eyes occasionally scanning each candle flame, praying silently in his heart, hoping that these lights could illuminate the future path of the candidates.

At this time, an inspector hurriedly walked up to the viewing platform, looking a little nervous: "Your Highness, a candidate was found in the examination room who seemed to be cheating. He was flipping through the cheat sheet hidden in his sleeve."

Zhu Han frowned upon hearing this, but quickly regained his composure and said in a deep voice, "Take him out of the examination room immediately and hand him over to the supervision team for handling. At the same time, strengthen patrols in the examination room to ensure that such incidents do not happen again."

The inspector took the order and left. After a while, the cheating candidate was escorted out of the examination room by two guards, and Mr. Li quickly followed, ready to deal with the matter personally. The examination room returned to calm, but the atmosphere was more solemn than before.

Zhu Han looked at the examinee being taken away, feeling mixed emotions. He sighed softly, turned around and said to the attendant beside him: "Pass the order down, have all the inspectors strengthen their inspections and ensure fairness and order in the examination room."

The attendant received the order and quickly ran down the viewing platform to convey the order. Zhu Han continued to stand on the viewing platform, looking firmly at every corner of the examination room. At this time, after dealing with the cheating incident, Mr. Li also hurried back to the viewing platform to report the situation to Zhu Han.

"Your Highness, the cheating candidate has been dealt with according to the rules. His test paper has been invalidated and recorded for future verification." Elder Li's tone was serious, and it was obvious that he hated such behavior. Zhu Han nodded and praised Elder Li's decisive handling: "Elder Li handled it properly. This matter concerns the fairness of the imperial examination. There must be no slackness."

Elder Li bowed and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, the Supervisory Committee will do its best to ensure that this Spring Examination is fair and impartial."

The exam continued. As time went by and the night deepened, the candlelight in the exam room remained bright, illuminating the focused faces of each candidate. Zhu Han noticed that some candidates looked tired, but their eyes were full of determination and perseverance.

At this time, a young staff member hurriedly walked up to the viewing platform, holding an urgent report in his hand, and reported to Zhu Han nervously: "Your Highness, a forest fire suddenly broke out outside the city. The fire spread rapidly and I am afraid it will affect the safety of the examination room."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Han frowned and immediately asked, "How is the fire? Has it spread to the vicinity of the examination room?"

The young aide replied, "The fire has not yet approached the examination hall, but the wind direction is uncertain and there may be changes. I have ordered people to strengthen vigilance and prepare emergency measures."

Zhu Han pondered for a moment and gave a decisive order: "Notify all candidates immediately and prepare for emergency evacuation. At the same time, strengthen fire prevention measures around the examination room to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Zhu Han stood outside the examination room, looking at the blazing wildfire in the distance and praying silently in his heart.

"Mr. Li, we must remain vigilant at all times to ensure safety inside and outside the examination room." Zhu Han said to Mr. Li.

Elder Li nodded in agreement: "Your Highness is right. The Supervisory Team is ready to respond to emergencies and is ready to be deployed at any time."

Zhu Han nodded slightly after hearing this, his eyes fixed on the mountain fire in the distance, but he was a little more worried about the safety of the examination room. He turned to his attendant and ordered: "Quickly notify the guards in the city and ask them to increase patrols to ensure that the fire does not approach the examination room. At the same time, prepare enough fire-fighting tools just in case."

The attendant took the order and left, while Zhu Han continued to discuss countermeasures with Lord Li. Lord Li pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, just in case, I suggest that the candidates in the examination room be evacuated to nearby safe areas in batches, and then return after the fire is under control."

Zhu Han nodded in agreement: "This is a very good plan, but we need to maintain order during the evacuation to avoid chaos. Mr. Li, this matter will be handed over to you for full responsibility. You must ensure the safety of every candidate."

Elder Li bowed and accepted the order, then turned and left to organize the evacuation. Zhu Han stayed on the viewing platform, continuing to monitor the situation inside and outside the examination room, while looking in the direction of the wildfire from time to time, silently praying that the fire could be brought under control as soon as possible.

Soon, the candidates in the examination room began to evacuate in an orderly manner under the organization of Mr. Li. Although they looked nervous, they gradually calmed down under the comfort of Mr. Li. Zhu Han looked at this scene and felt a little relieved.

As the last candidate evacuated safely, the examination room became empty. Zhu Han stood on the viewing platform, his eyes swept across the empty examination room, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

At this time, the wildfire outside the city was still burning, but the guards had already arrived at the scene and began to put out the fire with all their strength. Zhu Han looked at the busy figures in the distance and silently cheered them on in his heart.

After more than an hour of intense firefighting, the wildfire was finally under control and did not spread to the vicinity of the examination room. Zhu Han was relieved when he heard the news. He immediately ordered the candidates to return to the examination room to continue the exam and personally went to the entrance of the examination room to greet them.

The candidates returned to the examination room one after another. Although there was still a hint of fatigue and tension on their faces, they were more determined to complete the examination.

The exam started again, and the previous tense atmosphere returned to the exam room. Zhu Han stood on the viewing platform, watching everything below with a sharp gaze.

As the candidates took their seats again, the examination room was once again filled with a tense and focused atmosphere. Zhu Han stood on the viewing platform, looking deeply at each candidate, secretly cheering them on in his heart.

At this time, Crown Prince Zhu Biao slowly walked to Zhu Han's side and said softly: "Uncle Han, it is gratifying to see that the candidates have readjusted their state and continued to devote themselves to the exam. Your arrangement is really thoughtful, ensuring fairness while taking into account human feelings."

Zhu Han smiled slightly, turned his head and looked at Zhu Biao, his eyes full of satisfaction and expectation: "Your Highness, you are too kind. These are the duties that we should fulfill. The Spring Examination is related to the future of the country and cannot be sloppy in the slightest."

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement, his tone revealing a certain firmness: "Uncle Han is absolutely right. I will personally witness every step of this spring examination to ensure its fairness and transparency. This is not only an explanation to my father, but also a test for myself."

Zhu Han patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Your Highness is so kind, it is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty. However, the affairs of the Spring Examination are complicated and tedious. Your Highness needs to take care of your health and not overwork yourself."

Zhu Biao smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with determination: "Uncle Han, rest assured, I know what to do. But you, Uncle Han, have been running around and working hard, so you need to pay more attention to rest."

While the two were talking, an inspector hurriedly walked up to the viewing platform, holding a notebook in his hand, and reported to Zhu Han with a serious look: "Your Highness, during the inspection, I found that some candidates tried to exchange draft papers. Although they did not succeed, this trend should not be allowed to continue."

Zhu Han frowned slightly when he heard this, and then said in a deep voice: "Immediately isolate the candidates involved for investigation, and at the same time strengthen the inspection in the examination room to prevent any form of cheating."

The inspector took the order and left. Zhu Han turned to Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, it seems that we still need to remain vigilant at all times and not miss any details."

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "Uncle Han is right. Fairness and impartiality are the foundation of the imperial examination. There can be no compromise."

Zhu Biao's eyes were firm, and he fully agreed with Zhu Han's words: "Uncle Han is right. Fairness and impartiality are the foundation of the imperial examination, and there can be no slackness. We must ensure that every link is rigorous and correct, so as to live up to the expectations of my father and the people."

Zhu Han nodded slightly and continued to instruct: "Your Highness, we will have to monitor the examination room more closely from now on. We must not only prevent cheating among candidates, but also be alert to the impact of external factors on the fairness of the examination. I have ordered people to strengthen the vigilance around the examination room to ensure that any abnormal situation can be discovered and handled in a timely manner."

As they were talking, a servant came hurriedly, holding a secret letter in his hand, and bowed to report: "Your Highness, Your Highness Prince Han, there is an urgent document from the capital, please take a look." (End of this chapter)