After binding the loving mother system, I was so bad

In the light of the fire, the candidates either strode forward or hesitated.

There were blessings coming from all around.

"Ten years of hard study have come to an end today. Wulang, you must come back with honors!"

"My eldest son, whether our family can change its fate depends on you this time!"

The number Su Xuanming drew this time was neither too good nor too bad. It was in the back hall, far away from the examiner. Although he could not leave a deep impression on the examiner, it was quiet and not easily disturbed.

The examinee in the adjacent room obviously thought the same.

Su Xuanming heard him let out a long sigh, and he was still reciting the knowledge points of "Three Five" in a low voice.

Under the dim candlelight, the invigilators checked the papers and distributed the papers.

Su Xuanming took out pen, ink, test paper, Huoxiang Zhengqi water and three candles from the examination basket.

Huoxiang Zhengqi water is used to prevent typhoid fever. It was not placed on the table but on the small bed board behind him.

Unlike the county examinations, the provincial examinations and metropolitan examinations of the Zhou Dynasty continued the "Jizhu" system of the previous dynasty.

Because the test is quite long, it starts at sunrise. You can continue to answer questions by burning candles after sunset, but you can only light three candles at most.

The candles provided by Baichuan Academy are all specially made. Su Yunyan had already searched everywhere for the secret recipe of the candles in preparation for this provincial examination.

The wick should burn long, the candlelight should be steady, and it is best to reduce the smoke...

Fortunately, hard work pays off, and Su Yunyan finally found a suitable candle-making craftsman in a mountain valley!

Su Xuanming touched the candle and then touched the Huoxiang Zhengqi water. Although his family was not around, there were traces of their presence everywhere!

As the sky brightened and a gong sounded, the first round of the provincial examination officially began!

Su Xuanming took a deep breath, unfolded the test paper, and began to answer the questions.

The content of the imperial examination would change in every dynasty, and even during the tenure of different emperors.

In previous dynasties, there were many questions in the imperial examinations, and the content of the examinations varied from subject to subject. Jinshi candidates were tested on poetry and prose, Mingjing candidates were tested on the interpretation of classics and calligraphy, and Xiucai candidates were tested on strategies and policy.

By the time of the Zhou Dynasty, the examination subjects had become the great principles and policy essays of Confucian classics such as the Four Books and the Five Classics.

The provincial examination was divided into three sessions. The first session was three questions on the Four Books and four questions on each of the Five Classics. Candidates could choose one classic of their choice.

Since the Han Dynasty, many people have annotated the Four Books and Five Classics, but examinations must have a unified textbook as a standard.

The Great Zhou Dynasty stipulated that the Four Books should be edited by Cui San, the Book of Changes should be edited by Cui San, and the Book of Zhu should be edited by Zhu Daren...

The second part of the exam was a discussion on the "Book of Filial Piety", one on the internal medicine of Zhao, Gao, and Biao, with five items in total.

The third exam consists of five questions on classics, history and current affairs.

"The virtue of loving life is in harmony with the people. The four seas are united, with plans, actions and principles. Great achievements are achieved only with determination, and great success is achieved only with diligence."

This question comes from "The Book".

Su Xuanming started writing on the draft paper without any hesitation. After he finished writing everything, he copied it onto the test paper.

Cui Sanlun annotated the Four Books, and when he gave lectures to the students of Baichuan Academy, he naturally taught according to his own viewpoints.

Who else is more suitable than Cui Sanlun to explain the Four Books?

It can be seen from this question that the current emperor is ambitious and has long been dissatisfied with Master Tong’s appeasement policy.

He even thought that as the governor of Yunzhou, Gu Nanxi should take advantage of the spring when the grasslands were in a period of transition and destroy the Tartars in one fell swoop!

But for various reasons, he did not issue an order to urge it.

Su Xuanming finished writing quickly. While waiting for the ink to dry, he was also trying to figure out the emperor's intentions in his mind.

For this special examination, the chief examiner Huang Qi could raise such a naked question, which must have been approved by the emperor.

The emperor wants to form his own team. He doesn't trust Master Tong and is also afraid of my mother!

The emperor's grace is as thin as paper. When he needs you, you are the best sister. When he doesn't need you, you are a traitor with evil intentions.

Su Xuanming calmed his mind, read the draft carefully again, corrected some typos, and began to copy the test paper.

Picking up the pen, Su Xuanming fell into a state of concentration, writing each stroke neatly and powerfully.

After putting down his pen, Su Xuanming realized that he was sweating profusely, and a tear almost fell onto the test paper, smudging the handwriting.

Su Xuanming was frightened for a moment and decided to answer the questions later. He still wanted to wear the headband that his second brother had someone send to him.

When the second question came out, Su Xuanming paused.

Because this time the title is taken from the two most controversial sentences in "The Analects of Confucius".

【The Master said: Attacking heresy is harmful. 】

【A gentleman is harmonious but different. 】

Regarding "The Analects of Confucius", the standard answer in the Zhou Dynasty is "The Analects of Confucius with Notes" written by the great Confucian scholar of the Song Dynasty.

In the "Annotations of Confucius", the "attack" in the first sentence means studying, and "heresy" refers to the doctrines of various schools of thought.

When Su Xuanming was reading this book "The Analects of Confucius", he often felt that his ideas were incompatible with its content.

Su Xuanming had already prepared himself to answer the questions in a proper manner based on the "Annotations of the Analects" even if he had to bite the bullet.

But this time the title directly refers to the various schools of thought, isn't it also referring to A Niang in disguise? !

There was a regulation in the Zhou Dynasty that all examination questions must be based on standard answers.

If Su Xuanming does not change his mind this time, he will most likely fail!

Su Xuanming took a deep breath and thought about his mother who was guarding the border, his younger sister who traveled thousands of miles to work hard to earn money for the family, and his second brother who was risking his life and preparing to go to the sea!

A real man has something to do and something not to do.

The sun in the sky gradually moved westward, and the golden sunlight fell on Su Xuanming and his test paper, giving them a golden glow.

Su Xuanming looked solemn and serious, writing down his thoughts stroke by stroke!

If this day is not clear, then I would like to be the first person to reveal the sun and the moon!

Whether it is the great scholar Song or Mr. Zhu, how can their words be regarded as golden rules?

One day, I will also be able to become the chess player on the chessboard of the world!

This writing goes on to describe the sun setting in the west and the moon rising.

The night sky is clear and countless stars are twinkling in the sky.

Su Xuanming lit a candle, read the article carefully, and smiled with satisfaction.

All I do is to have a clear conscience.

Su Xuanming looked up at the bright moon. He had already answered the question. He wondered if those who were also looking up at the moon had also found their own way.

Under the same sky and the same moon, Wen Yu, who was writing in his study, also looked up at the bright moon outside the window.

At this time, Su Xuanming should already be in the examination room, right?

I wonder if his exam went well?

Wen Yu put down his pen and walked to the window, feeling a little uneasy. With Su Xuanming's knowledge, it would not be difficult for him to pass the provincial examination.

But perhaps Su Xuanming himself did not realize that he was essentially quite similar to the general.

They don't say it, but in their hearts they carry the responsibility of all people on their shoulders.

Wen Yu sighed softly. If Su Xuanming really acted stubbornly in the exam room, it seemed that she had no right to say anything to him.

After all, I am also a stubborn donkey who keeps moving forward for what I want in my heart!