The entire exam lasts for one hour, which is almost two hours when converted to modern time.
However, for such a difficult question, less than half an hour had passed and someone had already handed in the paper.
The first person to hand in the paper will naturally attract much attention.
The guard immediately took his paper and handed it to Hu Pi, the Minister of Civil Affairs. Hu Pi immediately turned around and respectfully presented it to Li Chen.
Li Chen stopped writing his storybook, raised his head, glanced at the unattractive and short examinee, and took the paper.
At first glance, Li Chen praised it, "What beautiful calligraphy."
Whether it is the ancient scientific examination or the modern college entrance examination, there is a saying that the test paper will be scored, and beautiful and clean handwriting will undoubtedly win the favor of the examiners.
At least I'm not tired from watching it.
In ancient times, this was even more true.
Scholars have been studying for more than ten years or decades, and they are nothing more than practicing calligraphy. If they can't even produce beautiful calligraphy, they are unlikely to reach the imperial examination.
"The candidates from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces were examined in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Qing Dynasty in Fujian and Qing Dynasty and wrote their answer sheet "On the State"."
National Theory.
Li Chen glanced at the candidate named Fu Minqing who was already packing his things and preparing to leave.
Most people would not dare to use such a big name.
He read it carefully and didn't miss a word.
The entire "National Theory" has about 2,200 words. The handwriting is beautiful and elegant. The content is detailed and the regulations are logically clear. It can be said to be a rare and good book.
What makes Li Chen most satisfied is that many of the ideas coincide with his own. Although there are still many places where his opinions are immature and one-sided, but limited by the other party's status, it is commendable to have such a pattern.
After reading it, Li Chen silently gave him high marks in his heart.
"Put it aside for now."
He handed the papers to Hu Pi and put them away. At this time, other people began to hand in their papers one after another.
Li Chen did not treat them differently. He would personally read each candidate's paper.
It's just that most of them are just talking about fake things and have no practical effect at all.
Li Chen would put this kind of paper aside at a glance, and there was a high probability that they would not be opened by anyone again.
In addition to Fu Minqing's paper, there were two other candidates whose papers impressed Li Chen quite deeply.
The intentions are high enough, and the writing is excellent. In particular, the ideas are clear and open, and are not restricted by the rules of the feudal era. This is exactly the talent Li Chen hopes to find in this palace examination.
Putting the papers of these three people together separately, Li Chen received a paper with a familiar signature.
Xu Jun Tower.
Li Chen glanced at Xu Changqing, who was standing below him intently, and said with a smile: "Master Xu, your nephew's paper has been handed in, let's take a look together."
Xu Changqing had no time to avoid suspicion at this time, so he didn't dare to get close to him. He hurriedly said: "I don't dare."
"Come on, let's see how well your nephew educates you."
Forcibly calling Xu Changqing over, Li Chen looked at Xu Junlou's paper with him.
At this time, Xu Junlou stood below, watching eagerly with a nervous expression.
On the paper, their eyes fell on the first line.
Just this first line of writing made Xu Changqing's face turn green.
"The sun and the moon rotate, and the four seasons change. The same is true for the country, the country, and all things in the world. People will die, and countries will also collapse..."
