The rural examination is held every three years as usual. In the year of Ziwu and Maoyou, it is the Zheng examination. When there is a happy occasion for the royal family, an additional examination is called Enke. The examination is presided over by the emperor's chief and deputy examiners. All students from prefectures, states, and counties who have obtained the status of scholar
Members, supervisors, and tribute students can participate. The exam is usually held in August, so it is also called the "Autumn Examination."
For this autumn examination, the emperor appointed Liu Hao as the chief examiner, the fourth prince Liu Mian, the eighth prince Liu Hao, and Taifu Wei Zhengmin as deputy examiners.
In order to prevent anyone from cheating, candidates must undergo a strict body search before entering the examination room, and every inch of their body must be searched.
Liu Hao sat majestically in the position of the examiner, watching the cheating candidates being caught one after another. Liu Hao sighed repeatedly in the position of the deputy examiner:
"Oh, these candidates are not getting better every year. Fourth brother and sixth brother, look at it. They even refuse to innovate their cheating methods." They either hide the information in their hats, write it on their sleeves, or write it on their thighs.
on the clothes, and some are written on the inside of the clothes.
These candidates have probably read the books of saints and sages and have lived in poverty for ten years. They are eager to become famous all over the world, but in the face of Ming and Li, they have forgotten the essence of reading.
"Oh? Eighth brother, in your opinion, how should this cheating method be improved?" Fourth Prince Liu Mian asked jokingly.
"Fourth brother, if it were me, I would write the answer in my crotch."
"Pa..." Liu Hao's hand on the table moved forward a little, and the cup filled with tea fell to the ground, making a crisp sound of cracking porcelain. When Liu Hao saw this, he quickly silenced Liu Hao. Liu Hao was not happy, and the consequences were serious.
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The examination lasted for about half an hour. The last one to enter was Nalan Jin, who had the highest voice this year. As soon as Nalan Jin appeared, there was a small commotion at the scene. Nalan Jin turned in the direction of the chief and deputy examiners.
He bowed and then took his seat. Since the incident at Taihe Hall, Nalan Jin has never been summoned by Liu Hao again.
After the candidates were admitted, Liu Kuan solemnly announced the start of the exam, and the candidates laid out their pens, inks, paper and inkstones.
"The Emperor's grace is so great that our imperial court's autumn examination, which is held every three years, begins today..."
"Wait...wait a minute..." The serious voice was interrupted by an urgent voice. Everyone saw a thin scholar in Tsing Yi running towards the examination room. The pen, ink, paper and inkstone behind him were scattered on the floor.
, another little boy who looked like a book boy followed behind to pick it up.
"Master, wait a minute, something has fallen..."
"Insolent! How can you make a noise in a serious examination room and drag me down to punish the twenty-big board!" When Taifu Wei saw the noisy person, he frowned and waved his hand.
Liu Hao and Liu Ho took a look and saw that the scholar in Tsing Yi was none other than Dou Yacai.
"No, I'm here to take the autumn exam. After ten years of hard work, examiner, just let the little one in." Dou Yacai was lifted by the guard's arm.
I have been learning calligraphy with Uncle Liu Hao for nearly a month. I told him last night at Jingyang Palace that I would take the exam today, and he agreed. But now that someone is blocking me, why doesn't he say a word?
, I didn’t even look at her, I won’t forget it.
"Pull it down! Responsible for thirty big boards!" Taifu Wei blew his gray beard and stared at the gong and ordered again. In one sentence, ten more boards were added.