The national examinations of the Daxing Dynasty were not simply civil and military examinations. They could be said to be of various kinds. For example, there were medicine examinations, skills examinations, etiquette examinations, music examinations, etc. There were more than a dozen subjects in total. However, the really important among them was the ability
There is only one medical exam that is equivalent to the civil and military exams. After all, the status of a pharmacist is extremely high, no less than that of a civil and military practitioner.
With such a large number of references and a wide variety of subjects, it needs to be completed within three days. It is undoubtedly a very challenging matter for the National Teacher Supervisor.
"Is it my illusion?"
Guanwen Building is a pavilion specially prepared by the National Normal University for receiving dignitaries. It has seven floors. From top to bottom, you can see the atrium of the National Normal University. Concubine Yu held the railing of the balcony and looked at the bustling examination room below, "This year's
There seem to be fewer students than in previous years, right?" Behind her, there were a group of attendants and guards, as well as several supervisors, offering wine to accompany her.
"Your Majesty has a wise eye, it is indeed true."
Shi Liming stood beside him, bent down slightly, nodded and said: "According to yesterday's registration, there are more than 300 fewer people this year than last year. The number of people taking the exam is a new low in the past twenty years."
"Oh?" Concubine Jade frowned, "Why is this?"
"It's normal for the number of students to take exams to fluctuate every year." Shi Liming guessed in a low voice: "Perhaps it's also related to the extreme wind and snow weather in recent days? It's snowed in the north for several days in a row, blocking the roads.
Many people have delayed their schedule. Yesterday, I was responsible for the last day of registration and found that many students failed to make it."
Concubine Yu sighed, "Oh, can't you give me more time? These students have traveled thousands of miles to take the exam. If they miss it due to weather, they will have to wait another year. It is a pity."
"My empress has a kind heart, and she is truly a blessing to all the students in the world."
Shi Liming took advantage of the situation and complimented him, and then sighed with a helpless expression: "Oh, actually, the villain has the same idea. Yesterday, I personally presented a large sacrificial wine. I hope that I can be tolerant for another half day. I am willing to hold on until the early morning.
.However, the Grand Priest Wine said that state-owned laws and rules cannot be broken, and rejected the villain's request. Alas, how could the villain not know the truth? The rules of the National Teacher's Supervisory School have been like this for many years. If this year is broken and the rules are broken, what will happen in the past?
It's not fair to the students... It's just that I can't bear to see those students who failed to catch up with the national examination regret and blame themselves. Alas, it's a pity that the villain is really a humble person and really can't do anything."
"What rules are, they are just some bad habits." Concubine Jade frowned, unhappy, "Every candidate may become a pillar of our Daxing Dynasty in the future, are these simple rules more important than the future of the candidates? Grand Festival
Although Liquor is highly respected, he is old and lacks some courage when it comes to introducing new ideas."
Shi Liming lowered his head, "Well, I have my own considerations when it comes to having a grand sacrificial wine..."
"Maybe, but no matter what, there is no room for failure in the national examination."
Concubine Jade looked back at him and said with a hint: "If there is a student who complains about this, you don't have to hide it. I will never show favoritism. I will definitely report it to the Holy One after returning to the palace to seek justice."
Shi Liming's eyes lit up and he nodded quickly, "I understand, little man."
Concubine Yu nodded with satisfaction, "Well, that's good."
After a while, but no more words were heard, Shi Liming glanced out of the corner of his eye, took the initiative to step forward, and said in a low voice: "Empress, I have made arrangements for His Highness the Second Highness's literary examination. With Your Highness's intelligence, I think it is very good to pass the scribe examination."
I hope. In addition, as for the martial arts test, as far as the villain knows, His Highness has performed well and has been admitted to the Military and Military Hall in advance. He is indeed both civil and military."
The corners of Concubine Yu's mouth were slightly raised, and a smile finally appeared on her cold face, "Well, very good..." After a pause, she changed the topic again and raised her voice, "However, the national examination is related to the national sports. We must ensure fairness and happiness.
Since the court is the royal palace, it should be fair and upright. You, the Imperial Supervisor, must not be biased in the slightest, understand? If I find that you have been unfair, you will not be leniently spared!"
"That's how it should be!"
Shi Liming straightened his back and said righteously: "The National Normal University is a place for teaching and educating people, and there must be no room for falsehood..." When he said this, his tone stopped, and he suddenly looked a little guilty.
Seeing this, Concubine Yu frowned, "What? Is it true that I am right?"
Shi Liming was shocked, quickly stepped back and bent over, and said in fear: "No, I don't dare! Since I am a teacher, I have been taught by saints since I was a child, so I should live up to my destiny, but..."
Concubine Yu was angry and slapped the fence, "If you have something to say, just say it! In this sage's place, the National Teacher's Supervisor, facing the sages of all ages, if you have a clear conscience, is there anything you can't say? Say it!"
Shi Liming glanced at the colleagues behind him and said, "This..."
One of them had no choice but to stand up and say, "Honey, I have something to say!"
"Huh?" Concubine Yu was slightly surprised and looked at him twice, "Are you Du Yunchong?"
"That's exactly what the villain is."
"But let's just say, as long as it is true, I will never blame you."
"Thank you for your kindness!" Du Yunchong sang, then knelt on his knees and said angrily: "I want to sue Miao Ruoda for offering wine! Sue him for abusing his private power, dereliction of duty and incompetence!"
"Du Yunchong!"
Shi Liming scolded, "The great sacrificial wine is our mentor, how dare you..."
Jade Concubine raised her eyebrows and suddenly shouted coldly, "Shut up!"
Shi Liming hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, "Young man, you deserve to die..."
"Hmph, if you dare to say anything again, don't blame me for being unkind!"
"Yes, yes, thank you for your kindness..." Shi Liming kowtowed repeatedly.
"Director Du, please continue. Don't be afraid. I am here. As long as you explain honestly, I will keep you safe!" Concubine Yu was upright and her voice was clear and resounding.
"My dear, if I tell a lie, I will be struck by lightning that day!"
Du Yunchong categorically made an oath, and then explained with righteous indignation, "The villain wants to accuse Miao Ruo of making sacrifices to the wine, accusing him of abuse of power and dereliction of duty, and private exchanges with Naquhong's students..." Then he expressed his sorrow and sorrow.
The numerous accusations against Miao Ruo were laid out, mainly targeting the relationship between Miao Ruo and Qu Hong, and pointing directly at a certain student of Qu Hong.
"Is there such a thing?"
After hearing Du Yunchong's accusation, Concubine Yu frowned and showed a little hesitation.
Du Yunchong fell to the ground and said, "Every word of this villain is true. I hope your Majesty will learn from it!"
Concubine Yu turned to the other supervisors and offered wine, "Do you know about this?"
"No, not sure..."
"Probably, there is..."
Suddenly, several people didn't dare to raise their heads and screamed.
Concubine Jade's frown deepened, and she turned to Du Yunchong, "If the temple has high morals and prestige, and the world is full of peach blossoms, unless there is conclusive evidence, I will never easily believe your words. However, if there is really evidence to prove that the wine is wrong, I will not believe it."
If it is biased, I cannot ignore it, and must report it to the Holy One, who will make a decision... But!" The voice suddenly changed, and the Concubine Jade was not angry but threatened, "If I find out that you have made a false accusation against the Great Sacrificial Wine without any basis,
The reputation of Dajijiu has been damaged, and I will never forgive you!"
"I swear to God that I will never tell a lie! If I tell a lie, I will be punished by five thunders and die without a burial place!"
Du Yunchong swore another oath, and then requested: "As for the evidence, as long as the empress allows this villain to investigate the matter thoroughly, the truth will be revealed in less than half a day!"
"Um--"
Concubine Yu pondered, then nodded, "Well. However, for the sake of fairness and justice, I will notify Si Ya and ask Si Ya to assist you in the investigation. Shi Liming, you are the National Examination Supervisor, so we should work together."
Shi Liming knelt on the ground and responded loudly.
Concubine Jade also warned: "Although the national examination does not tolerate filth and evil, if someone is really found to be cheating for personal gain, he should be severely punished. But now that it is the examination, you need to act carefully and control the situation, especially not to disturb other students."
"yes!"
Shi Liming and Du Yunchong both accepted their orders, then thanked En and left.
Concubine Yu watched the two of them leave, and then turned back to the railing. Looking down the railing, she watched the students struggling hard and couldn't help but let out a sigh, looking worried.
On this side, Shi Liming and Du Yunchong went downstairs and went straight to the invigilation hall. During the period, the two of them looked at each other with a somewhat subtle expression. It was an expression of someone who is grown up but trying hard to hold back and pretend to be dignified.
"Are you sure that Qu Hong's student took the reference?"
However, Shi Liming was still a little worried and asked more questions.
Du Yunchong was very sure, "Of course, I saw him register with my own eyes, so there is no mistake."
"What's your name? What do you smell?"
"Wenwu! Ha, the name is quite good, but it's a pity..." Du Yunchong sighed.
"What a pity, he's just a wild boy." Shi Liming sneered and asked, "Are you ready for what I gave you?"
"Here you are. Is this really useful?"
"Oh, it doesn't matter whether it's useful or not. What's important is..."
A cold light flashed in Shi Liming's eyes. In the examination room, the supervisor 'inadvertently' discovered that a certain student was cheating, and expelled him from supervision, and then 'slightly' interrogated him, which was reasonable and reasonable.
The two looked at each other, smiled, and quickened their pace.
However, before they were halfway there, their opponent hurriedly bumped into someone, and the two met unexpectedly in the pavilion and corridor.
Du Yunchong, however, perked up and his thoughts were indeed going smoothly, "Cai Gong, I was just about to find you! Have you found out? Which examination hall is the boy named Wen assigned to?"
The man named Cai Gong was sweating, "I, I was just going to find you..."
Shi Liming frowned, "What's the matter? Look at how anxious you are."
"Huh, I searched all the exam halls and couldn't find this person you asked me to check."
"What?"
Du Yunchong was startled, and then he didn't believe it, "It's impossible! I saw him registered with my own eyes yesterday, it's absolutely impossible! Did you miss it? I told you to check for level 1 and level 2..."
"I've checked, I've checked, I've even checked Level 3 and Level 4, but I can't find this person."
"Have you checked carefully?" Shi Liming's face looked a little ugly.
"The examination room layout is all arranged according to surnames. How can there be any mistake? If you don't believe it, I even brought the examination room layout..." As he said that, the man actually took out the examination room layout manual from his arms.
Shi Liming was a little confused, and he and Du Yunchong looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes. But now, the two of them had no choice but to break through the south wall, so they looked up the manual on the spot despite the cold.
As the man named Cai Gong said, the examination hall layout is all regular. If you want to find a person, search by name is almost effortless. The three people in the pavilion did not give up and looked through it several times, but still found nothing.
At the end of the day, Shi Liming even checked other subjects... and was stunned to endure the severe cold and northwest wind for half an hour.
In the end, this person was still not found.
After a while, Du Yunchong asked blankly, "Then, what should I do?"
Shi Liming's brain was numb. He scratched his head hard and pulled out a tuft of hair.