The medicine in this post to induce sweating and relieve phlegm is really powerful.
That night, Qi Yu was sweating profusely, and even the bed he slept on was soaked. The whole night, others were in a daze, feeling like they were sleepwalking. In addition, his throat hurt so much, like a fire.
What a torture...
Just after the third watch, the students got up early, and there were sounds of washing and urinating everywhere, as well as the rustling of exam baskets being packed away.
Qi Yu was woken up. He opened his eyes and woke up. He felt that his whole body was sore. Not only were his lips chapped and peeling, but there were also a few blisters at the corners of his mouth.
Shao Qing and Qi Jing ran over and said, "Shaocheng, how do you feel? Otherwise..."
Before he could finish his words, Qi Yu said decisively: "No! Persistence is victory. I will never give up until the last moment. I must take the test in this round!"
"Um……"
Although Qi Jing was a little worried, it was hard to say anything at this juncture.
No one can talk nonsense about the future!
The army of scholars has set off!
Qi Yu was feeling dizzy on the way there, but Qi Jing helped him into the dragon gate.
It wasn't until the muffled sound of the Gongyuan gate closing came that Qi Yu felt a little awake.
Yes, the exam is coming, cheer up!
If it really doesn't work, just twist your thigh. Although it's not as good as the ancient people's thorns, it can also have some refreshing effects.
The hair is curly.
Read the papers first.
Oh...the highlight of the imperial examination is here:
Policy discussion!
The title is "On the pros and cons of re-opening the sea ban".
This question is very valuable!
This not only requires students to be familiar with history, but also to be able to analyze the pros and cons of sea trade. This kind of knowledge is not something that ordinary people can understand.
Now, unlike later generations, we can learn about changes and information in the world through various channels. Even if people in later generations don't know much about it, they can at least know the territory of other countries, where they are located, and whether they are rich or not.
But most of the current candidates are scholars. Let alone going abroad, they don't even understand the neighboring countries. How can they understand the maritime trade with Western countries?
Although this question has no pitfalls, it is difficult.
Qi Yu took a look and was shocked...
This kind of question is not covered in "Dengke Collection"!
How to answer?
Don't be anxious yet, calm down and think carefully.
Historically, the maritime trade situation of each dynasty was different, so it is best to analyze it from the present moment.
Since the founding of the Feng Dynasty, it has always maintained a slightly open attitude, and trade with Western countries has also been quite active. The benefits of this are also obvious. Not only did the people buy better goods, but the national treasury also benefited from this.
Become fuller.
From the perspective of people's livelihood and tax revenue, the benefits of re-opening the maritime ban outweigh the disadvantages.
However, in recent years, due to the rampant Japanese pirates, the navy has suffered setbacks in its campaigns. As a last resort, the late emperor had to issue some temporary sea bans to ensure temporary stability. The time of the sea bans can also be long or short, maybe one or two months, or half a year.
I have opened forbidden areas many times.
The effect is still very obvious. After closing the port and terminal, the number of Japanese pirate landings has been significantly reduced.
From the perspective of national defense and security, re-opening the maritime ban will do more harm than good.
So the question is, is it better to open it? Or ban it?
No matter which argument you choose, it must be supported by sufficient arguments and arguments.
Herein lies the difficulty... How can a person who sits in a well and looks at the sky know what is outside?
It’s really hard to make a decision based on just a few words of hearsay!
However, as a time traveler, Qi Yu naturally has a world view that others cannot understand, and he also has a deeper understanding of the isolation of the country, which is also a rare advantage.
From the perspective of future generations, there is no doubt that the benefits of re-opening the maritime ban outweigh the disadvantages!
It all depends on how you approach the Tao.
Qi Yu first started with the discussion of cultural exchanges between countries, and then extended it to the fields of economy, trade and national defense, and even gave his own opinions on future wars and the world pattern.
The conclusion is that we must open up exchanges and keep pace with the times. Only in this way can the country be prosperous and the people strong! The benefits are not only in terms of taxation, but also have far-reaching political significance.
Once the country closes itself off and remains self-contained, it will only end in death and be beaten passively!
Besides, even with the maritime ban, trade cannot be completely blocked, and smuggling will definitely increase sharply.
As for the worry that the reopening of the maritime ban will affect stability, is there something inherently wrong with this logic?
If we can't defeat the Japanese pirates, it's because our country's navy is not strong enough! The correct answer is to strengthen military construction! Does it mean that closing the country will make the navy stronger?
It's like if your son was beaten, instead of going to the other person to argue with him, you closed the door to your own house. Is this how you can solve the problem?
In other words, wouldn't it be better to invest the tax money gained from maritime trade in naval construction?
Re-opening the sea ban will do more good than harm!
Qi Yu first listed these arguments one by one, and then made a draft.
This kind of question is time-consuming and energy-consuming, so don’t rush.
During this period, Qi Yu kept drinking water to moisten his throat, and kept going back and forth between the buckets...
After half a day, the fever on my forehead actually subsided.
However, after sweating, my body felt even weaker.
Not only is the food here poor, but the living conditions are also cold. Now coupled with the excessive use of brainpower, how can we not feel tired?
Persistence is victory!
He gritted his teeth and continued to grade.
The next question is an essay titled "Talk about not being ashamed to ask questions".
This wise saying is well known to women and children. It doesn’t have much new meaning, and the central idea is very clear, which is to have a correct attitude towards learning.
Qi Yu recalled "Dengke Collection" and remembered that there were several articles about "learning". Can we learn from it?
…
Finally arrived at the last question.
Um?
Niang Xipi!
The test result turned out to be an essay!
A proclamation refers to a document used for edicts, recruitment, denunciation, etc., and is extremely critical.
However, there has never been a case of writing an essay in the imperial examination since ancient times. This is an unprecedented first time. Why did it happen to me?
It can be imagined that at this time, the candidates not only have grass and mud horses galloping in their minds, but they may also have the intention to greet such and such ancestors!
Who asked the question?
I haven’t even prepared for this!
How to answer?
Play on the spot?
That's all it has to be.
Let’s look at the title first: “The Bandits of the Emperor-Worship Cult”.
Denounce imperialism?
Could it be that the emperor wanted to do something?
Too far away...
Qi Yu quickly pulled back his thoughts and continued to examine the question carefully.
Since we want to criticize imperialism, we must first understand their essence.
In addition to the information he learned from government leaflets, Qi Yu himself also had other insights. That is, his understanding of the Tianping Heavenly Kingdom Movement in later generations.
Well, I have an idea.
Not only the country, but also Qi Yu personally hates the Emperor Worship Cult to the core!
They burned my ancestral home and beat my brother-in-law, causing my wife to give birth prematurely and become infertile. They not only killed Xiaotong’s biological parents, but also killed her second uncle.
Since you want to scold me, why not scold me heartily!
As for how to curse, Qi Yu has already drafted it.
I still remember that there was a famous official in later generations named Zeng Guofan, who once wrote a very similar denunciation article...
Copy points?
How can the things done by scholars be called plagiarism?
That’s called learning!
Zeng Guofan, this old man is not a simple man. He started to read the Four Books and Five Classics when he was eight years old. He was a Jinshi in high school at the age of twenty-seven. He is absolutely talented. His achievements in martial arts are even more outstanding. At the same time, he is also one of the best in history.
There are very few important officials in the imperial court who were given the posthumous title of "Wenzheng".
In my memory, his denunciation was impassioned and stern. Although I couldn't recite it all, I could still recall a general outline.
The most important thing is that the article severely criticized the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom’s remarks about disrespecting Confucius. This kind of argument is very suitable for today, and it has the momentum of standing on the moral high ground!
So, I concentrated my energy, hung up my pen, and wrote:
To spread the message: It has been a year since the rebels worshiped the emperor and declared chaos, poisoning all living beings... Scholars cannot recite the scriptures of Confucius, and there is no such thing as the so-called God... I, Confucius and Mencius, wept bitterly in Jiuyuan.
Literate people...
Qi Yu wrote with great spirit, and the whole message was written in one go. The writing was full of ups and downs and magnificent waves.
After I put down the pen, I just slumped there.
…
Finally, the gong of Gongyuan rang.
Yes, the provincial examination is over.
A clerk came over and unlocked the door, then sealed the roll to conceal his identity.
"Okay, you can go."
"Thank you."
Qi Yu staggered out of the gate of Gongyuan, and then slumped down on a bluestone on the side of the road.
Coincidentally, a few fell down as soon as they came out, and they seemed to be ill.
…
"well……"
Sighs came and went.
Most of the people were frowning, obviously confused by the policy issue of re-opening the sea ban, and also by the unexpected denunciation article.
Suddenly, I saw Yin Jun walking over with his head held high, his expression as usual, and he seemed to be performing well.
At a glance, he saw Qi Yu squatting on the side of the road without moving, so he was surprised and said: "Village man, what's wrong with you? Why is your face so pale?"
Qi Yu raised his head when he heard the sound, and when he saw it was him, he said, "It's just the wind and cold." Then he asked again, "Bain Mianshou, how did you do in the exam?"
Yin Jun smiled and said: "According to your words, I performed extremely well this time."
Tch! Look, I’m going to piss you off.
Qi Yu was not in the mood to argue with him, so he sighed softly and said: "In this case, I am improvising. Good luck or bad luck is unpredictable!"
Yin Jun babbled and thought to himself: This appeal came so suddenly, who wouldn't improvise?
"Come on, let me help you up! By the way... we agreed first, but we are not allowed to touch you anymore?"
What's the meaning?
Oh...I see, haha, do you still remember the beating?
Seeing his bare hand stretched out, Qi Yuyang grabbed it and said: "Pull slowly, I'm very dizzy now~~." As soon as he finished speaking, his legs felt weak and he fell into his arms.
Well……
The candidates who were passing by were all stunned when they saw this: Huh? Why are two grown men hugging each other?
The habit of cutting off sleeves?
After they looked at Yin Jun's jade-like white face, they all showed surprise.
Embarrassing~~~
At this moment, Qi Jing also walked out of the examination room. The first thing he saw was Qi Yu with his eyes closed, and he was suddenly shocked.
He didn't waste any time, and directly took Qi Yu from Yin Jun's arms, then put it on his shoulder and ran away with great strides.
Yin Jun looked at their leaving figures, feeling a little worried in his heart.
Eh? Qi Yu fell ill. Isn't it right to be happy that he shouldn't take the exam?