According to the usual practice, the old-fashioned examination and body search are still the same.
Food is not provided for the general examination, so candidates must bring their own food. This is the same as the provincial examination.
In fact, it is good to bring your own food, at least you can feel free to eat by yourself.
This is not just a casual statement, it is also well-founded.
It is said that a few days ago, an inexplicable poisoning incident suddenly occurred in a certain inn, and the people who were poisoned were all candidates who came to Beijing to take exams, and Shuntian Prefecture even opened a case.
Fortunately, no one was killed. However, those candidates who were poisoned can no longer take the exam.
Unlucky?
As for who was poisoned and what their motives were, the reasons have not yet been found out.
However, this case is not difficult to analyze.
From a competitive perspective, if you can kill a so-called opponent, it means you have one more chance. In other words, this is very likely to be a poisoning among candidates.
Scary?
There is no use being afraid!
All we can do is be on guard!
Therefore, there was no need for anyone to remind them, the candidates kept a safe distance from each other, but no one got close to anyone.
Qi Yu was also deeply worried. He always felt that he was surrounded by a pack of wolves. He couldn't help but hug the test basket tightly in his arms, not letting anyone touch it, not even a finger.
Caution is the boat.
Yes, the ancients did not deceive me!
Facts have proven that if you are not careful, you will pay a huge price!
No, right now there is an old man who was kidnapped by the government officials.
What did he commit?
The explanation given by the yamen servant was: On this person's back, there was actually a piece of cheating paper stuck clearly, which was full of text information about hundreds of family names.
The man cried and shouted: "It's really not me, and I don't know who put it on my back... Even if I want to plagiarize, I can't use the surnames used in enlightenment..."
However, any explanation is futile.
Everyone subconsciously touched their backs to see if they had been plotted against. In addition, they should also concentrate on keeping an eye on all directions and ears on all directions. In particular, they should pay close attention to the people behind them...
The test basket is still the focus of inspection.
However, the candidates have already thought of countermeasures.
Those who have made it this far are not the fledglings who have just come out of the cage and have already gained experience.
Since there are many noodles in the north, most candidates chose powdered fried noodles.
Fried noodles are a powder made from stir-fried grains, crushed and then passed through a basket. It can be eaten by mixing it with water, which is very convenient.
Faced with this kind of food, no matter how strict the inspector is, he can't find anything wrong with it.
Yes, it’s all turned into powder, what else can be hidden?
Finally it was Qi Yu's turn.
The clerk first picked his nostrils with his fingers, then wiped away the mucus from his nose, and then came over to check the fried noodles.
Qi Yu's reaction was very quick, and he picked it up with both hands without waiting for the clerk to bend down to take action.
But I saw that the powdery fried noodles slid down between my fingers like quicksand, and there was indeed no foreign matter.
"Well, it's very clean. Come on over!"
"Thanks!"
Then, we entered the next level...
That is: take off your clothes and be inspected!
Take it off!
Then, pieces of clothing began to fall on the ground.
At this time, a biting cold wind blew suddenly, making all these bare-chested people shiver like prawns, and their upper teeth chattered with their lower teeth, making a rattling sound.
Qi Yu discovered that this physical examination was very strict.
Strict enough to see everything!
Places with small spaces such as nostrils and ear holes must be dug out with a delicate instrument. When checking the mouth, you must also open it wide and make an "ah" sound to indicate
There are no foreign objects in the mouth.
In addition to these, a special inspection item has been added this time, called: Soul Gate Inspection.
What is the soul gate?
There is a saying: Wait until the Double Ninth Festival, and there will be chrysanthemums!
Well, that’s it!
There is a reason why you want to check this.
It is said that during the last subject, a clever candidate appeared, and he actually hid a little book there. The method was to expose it with a thin line, so that it could be easily taken out after entering the examination room. Unexpectedly, it was discovered.
The careful inspector discovered it.
It is said that the price he paid was quite serious and he went through the top ten tortures in ancient times!
Since this freak was discovered, inspections have also been upgraded to keep pace with the times, so this new inspection item has been added.
Qi Yu: Heavy words?
Back to business.
At this time, all the candidates were cooperating with the examiner's inspection in a posture that was not easy to describe.
Alas!
Too unsightly!
Then you have to cooperate!
With everything being refined to this level, would anyone still doubt that there is a female champion?
It's Qi Yu's turn.
Uh... This is a bit like Toad Kung Fu?
All right……
Suddenly, there was a sound: Puff~~~~
A pillar of air whose sound could only be heard but whose shape could not be discerned overflowed.
this……
Qi Yu said awkwardly: "I'm sorry, I couldn't hold it back..."
The nuclear inspector looked even more disgusted, and hurriedly covered his mouth and nose with his hands, urging him to leave as soon as possible.
Huh? That’s it?
It’s really a good strategy to defeat the enemy!
The clerk suddenly said: "Wait a minute, remember to change the "full body" on your exam to "full body" later.
"take note of it……"
Am I fat?
Is this what we call being strong?
Qi Yu put on his clothes and left with an embarrassed look on his face.
Then, they entered the Longmen of Gongyuan.
Just like in the rural examination, after entering, you will receive candles for lighting at night.
But this time it was three.
Welfare has improved.
The next step was to draw numbers. Fortunately, there was no air leakage or side examination booth this time.
By the way, I need to correct something here. When it comes to the examination, the examination booth can no longer be called the examination booth, but must be called a 'number'.
No. means a single room, which is five feet long, four feet wide and eight feet high. It is very narrow.
In the room, there is a table, a chair, a bed, and a bucket.
…
After a while, I heard the sound of the big iron gate of Gongyuan slamming shut, followed by the sound of being chained and locked.
Immediately afterwards, the small doors of each 'number' were also closed and locked.
Boom!!
A gong sounds, and the time has come.
The president announced: Open the seal and hand out test papers!
…
Get the roll.
Marking papers and reviewing questions.
Oh, there are a lot of questions about scripture and meaning at the beginning.
As expected, the emphasis was on classics and meanings but not on poetry, and not a single question was memorized by rote.
There are many questions on classics and meanings, twice as many as those in the provincial examination.
Time is limited.
Fortunately, half of the topics were covered in "Dengke Collection". Although it is impossible to copy them completely, we can still learn a few things.
In terms of the types of classics and meanings, about 30% of the questions are about personal qualities. From this, it can be seen that in terms of talent selection for this subject, the imperial court paid great attention to the moral cultivation of candidates.
For example, the five constants of Confucianism are examined in full, namely: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith.
Normally, only one or two of the five constant principles are tested, but this time, they are all tested.
Are students required to have both ability and political integrity?
Qi Yu thought it was a bit funny, could this prevent corrupt officials?
Generally speaking, Qi Yu's answers to these classic meaning questions were quite satisfactory. Although he did well, he did not miss the mark.
