[Red House] Ban'er's Road to Imperial Examination

Early in the morning of the second day, the examiners involved in the marking work gathered in the marking room after breakfast, and started their day's work.

Thousands of test papers have to be completed within two days, not only to simply type out the scores and select the number of people admitted, but also to review, so that no one who is qualified to pass the test must be missed, and no one who is not qualified to pass the test must be missed. Uneducated bastards mixed in with talents, all of which required hard work by the examiners.

"This one is good."

"What is this writing? It's just nonsense. How did this kind of person pass the county test!"

"Look, look, this paper is really ridiculous, it's a pity that it's full of words, if the students are all at this level, it's really a misfortune for my Confucianism, and a misfortune for the country!"

"I have a good one here, everyone, come and take a look."

The examiners kept their hands and mouths incessant. They were amazed when they saw a good article, and shook their heads and sighed when they saw an article that they didn't know anything about.

Most of the articles can only be approved by a certain examiner, and there are very few articles that can be approved by all the examiners. Soon Song Pingzhang waited for the examination paper for which he already knew the answer.

"My lord, let's take a look, this test paper is well answered, it is really rare! I think it can occupy the top three this year."

"Oh? Really?" Song Pingzhang moved in his heart, took the test paper, and said with a smile, "Hurry up and wash my eyes, I don't know how these guys passed the county test at their level. The test question is clearly Northwest Great drought, he is good, he told me about the rule of saints, full of grandeur, what's the use?"

Since the founding of the Taizu Dynasty, the emperors of the Qi family have all focused on practical work, and sneered at the students who can only talk but not do it. The oldest of these examiners was also selected by the Taishang Emperor himself. Which one is not based on pragmatism? , Seeing such an article is naturally very repulsive.

"In the county examination, only the four books and five classics are emphasized. It was originally used to lay the foundation. With a little work, it is not difficult to pass the county examination. However, this strategy does not mean that you can pass with hard work."

An examiner said to be fair, for many students from poor families, they did not have the opportunity to get in touch with the government's decrees.

Although Taizu has improved the printing technique and set up libraries in various places, their knowledge is still too narrow for the children of poor families. Facing such practical examination questions, they can only find answers from books. , there is no other way.

After hearing this, Song Pingzhang put the examination paper in his hand on the table, and said: "I don't know the disadvantages of this, but the purpose of the imperial examination is to select officials. Governing the people, this kind of student will be a student and political official in the future. If he is allowed to govern the people of one side, wouldn’t the people be thrown into a pit of fire? So at this time, we need to be hardened as examiners, exactly that sentence , Why cry all the way when the whole family is crying?"

"That's not what I'm talking about. Everyone has studied hard for ten years, and everyone knows the hardships involved. Those who can be admitted must let him pass, and there will be absolutely no embarrassment."

Song Pingzhang nodded to these words, then took the exam paper with a calm face, and saw what he had been waiting for for a long time.

Song Pingzhang did not immediately look at the answers on the test paper, but turned his head to look at the comments left by the examiners on the right side of the test paper. The highest was given to Shang Shang, and the worst was also given to Shang Shang. It can be seen that the examiners all appreciated this article Plus.

"It seems that everyone is very satisfied with this examination paper." Song Pingzhang smiled and moved his eyes to the content of the examination paper. Although he had heard Hu Yong read it again last night, he was still impressed by the content when he read it again today. Reminiscent of the answer to this test paper being written by an eight-year-old child, he sighed even more in his heart, some things really depend on talent.

"Yeah, it's rare to see such a meaningful policy theory. If it weren't for his weaker Fu, everyone would give it to him!"

"Master Li's requirements are too high! How can there be so many all-rounders in this world? From my official point of view, his articles should be more practical than literary.

"That's exactly the reason, and the suggestions in his article are quite reminiscent of the Taizu's past. There are several adults in the court who have never thought that after the exam is over, I think that the adults can ask His Majesty to give a speech. A memorial, it is also good to remind one or two."

"It should be like this. We were supposed to share the worries and solve the problems for His Majesty. At this time, it is our duty as courtiers to write a letter."

Regarding their suggestion, Song Pingzhang just smiled and nodded, agreed, and then he said: "I read his test paper, and he answered very well. Basically, he can be determined as the top three, but let's put it away first. After everyone reads all the test papers, they will select the outstanding ones for ranking.”

"Yes, my lord!"

The examiners responded one after another, and then continued to sink their minds into the examination papers and got busy.

Compared with the busyness of the marking officers in the examination room, the examinees outside were much more relaxed.

After all, whether you can participate in the next few games depends on the results of the first game, so everyone is naturally waiting very anxiously.

Although there are two free days for everyone to review their homework, how can anyone be able to calm down and review their homework at this time?

Those students who lived in the inn had already taken the opportunity to answer each other's answers. Although most of the candidates were modest in their mouths, saying that they did not do well in the exam, they already had a good idea of ​​their real scores.

Fortunately, Wang Yue lived alone in the small courtyard, and no one came to disturb him. Wang Gou'er also had the rare patience to stay in the courtyard and did not go out to call friends.

The waiting time is always so difficult, and after two days of hard work, it is finally the day when the list is published.

Candidates got up early in the morning and gathered at the door of the ceremony room, anxiously waiting for their results.

Wang Yue refused to be accompanied by Wang Gou'er, and only took two long entourages to wait for the results. Because he was born young, he was quite conspicuous among the candidates. As soon as he appeared, many people noticed him. Soon, The news that he was accidentally wet by the yamen servants in the examination room spread, and the examinees pointed at him one after another. Yue turned a blind eye to this, and sat calmly in the teahouse opposite the ceremony room, taking a look to see if there were any familiar candidates.

But it's a pity that he didn't see Jun Bowen and Zhou Runxin who had the best relationship with him. As for the candidates who had struck up a conversation with him before, it seemed that they didn't come over because they already knew the news of his failure in the exam, but pretended not to come over. Knowing him, he talked to the people around him on his own, and didn't go up to him.

Wang Yue was also at ease. He was confident that his grades would never be dismissed. Now they were cold-hearted. When the grades came out, they were free to come and make friends. It would be interesting to see how respectful they were before and after.

But it seems that some people are not willing to see him as leisurely.

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