This is a difficult process that cannot be achieved by ordinary Zhenqi star warriors as long as they practice hard. Even if many talented warriors reach the ninth rank of Zhenqi at the age of ten, they may not be qualified to enter the world of cultivation throughout their lives.
The fact that Chen Wan was able to obtain qualifications in the world of cultivation so quickly shows that her talent is indeed very high.
"It seems that the Chen family is still the biggest winner in this provincial examination." Li Xiaoman thought to himself.
At this time, Chen Wan happened to cast her gaze at him, but it was no longer as unfriendly as before, but more confident than the contempt before, and she truly wanted to defeat her opponent.
Chen Wan became the first martial artist to advance directly in the assessment in the history of Qingcheng Town's rural examination. After that, no one cared much about the martial artists who came to power because most of them had mediocre qualifications.
Even if an eighteen or nineteen-year-old martial artist with the eighth level of Qi appeared for the first time among the disciples of the poor sect, it would not arouse the interest of everyone to watch.
However, after passing through several warriors who were just going through the motions, there was another person who received a lot of attention. Even more attention than Chen Wan.
This person is naturally Li Xiaoman, who turned Qingcheng Town upside down.
However, Li Xiaoman got a pass without taking the test, so people didn't have the chance to see his martial arts in the martial arts arena this time.
The next person is Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji looked and saw that it was almost his turn, and jumped onto the stage in a few steps. As soon as he stepped onto the test stage, all the warriors held their breath and stared at him intently.
Li Xiaoman and others also watched Zhao Wuji's every move with rapt attention.
Apart from Li Xiaoman, this warrior is the one who attracts the most attention.
Everyone is speculating on what kind of surprise this warrior who has returned from studying abroad can bring to everyone, and whether he can get a chance to be directly promoted. People are waiting to see.
Everyone wants to know whether he can bring bigger surprises to everyone and whether he can create a more powerful miracle than Chen Wan.
Zhao Wuji couldn't help but adjust his clothes, feeling that he was going to disappoint them, and asked: "Can the game start?"
The military attache who invigilated the examination came to his senses and said: "The Zhao family's Zhao Wuji versus the Qian family's Qian martial arts."
As soon as he finished speaking, a fat man walked onto the stage. His waist was as big as a bucket and his arms were as big as an adult's thighs.
Seeing this look of dignity, the audience in the audience couldn't help but scream in disbelief.
Zhao Wuji looked at the "bucket" in front of him and just gave him his middle finger.
"Bucket" seemed to have been greatly insulted and immediately rushed towards him. At the same time, he used brute force to hug Zhao Wuji, then choke him and suffocate him to death.
Zhao Wuji took a deep breath, moved his waist, and released the power from his meridians and bone marrow.
In the blink of an eye, the "bucket" hadn't even arrived yet. It should be said that he was knocked down by a burst of true energy before he even touched Zhao Wuji.
"Wow, the eighth revolution of zhenqi is complete."
"awesome!"
"yes."
Zhao Wuji retracted his palm and was about to clasp his fist at the military attache, but he didn't expect that "Bucket" didn't seem to be too seriously injured. He immediately got up and rushed towards him again. Now Zhao Wuji was a little panicked and hurriedly turned around and turned around.
behind the bucket".
"Qian Wugong is actually not bad?" The military attache opened his mouth, a little unable to believe what he saw in front of him.
"A person who was attacked by a nine-level zhenqi warrior is still fine?"
"No way, this is the ninth level of zhenqi. This strength is too low."
"Let's continue reading."
"Bucket" immediately turned around and attacked Zhao Wuji again.
At this time, Mr. Zhao, who was sitting at the examination table, couldn't help but sweat for his son.
However, Zao Wuji still lived up to expectations. The moment "Bucket" was about to catch him, he immediately grabbed his left hand and applied force, causing "Bucket" to grit his teeth in pain.
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Wuji slapped the open door of the "bucket" with all his strength. The "bucket" groaned, fell down, and could not get up again.
Zao Wou-Ki won, but due to a small mistake just now, he failed to advance directly, so he still had to play one more game.
The next person to appear is Chen Fei, the eldest son of the Chen family.
The examiner's military attache announced: "Chen Fei of the Chen family versus Wang Buer of the Wang family."
"Young Master Chen should win."
"Do you dare to bet?"
"Just bet, who is afraid of whom?"
"Master Chen..."
I saw Chen Fei and Wang Buer walking on the stage, and they bowed and greeted each other face to face.
Chen Fei was impatient, so he took action first and immediately used the Mantis Fist. However, Wang Buer was not a vegetarian and would use his skills as he saw them.
Chen Fei originally thought that he could knock down Wang Buer just after using the Mantis Fist. Unexpectedly, Wang Buer did not fall but became more and more courageous as he fought. This was very painful for Chen Fei, because his father only taught him Mantis Fist, and he
He also didn't study hard. He used to have a very mature and powerful boxing technique, but when he got into his hands, his skills immediately dropped by six or seven points. No wonder Wang Buer didn't take him seriously.
Chen Fei was hit more than ten times in a row and was about to fall down. The military attaché in charge immediately called for a stop. Chen Fei took advantage of the situation and knocked the stunned Wang Buer away. This punch was no small matter, and it was difficult for Wang Buer to get up again.
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There were shouts of dissatisfaction in the martial arts arena. Chen Fei's strength was difficult for them to accept. He was obviously here to cause trouble. The military attaché in charge stopped it. You still want to fight? Isn't this against the rules? Besides, he fought well.
Yes, it's not against the rules. Why are you, the military attache in charge, shouting, "Stop?" This is too outrageous.
"I thought Chen Fei was so awesome, but it seems that he only relied on the background of the Chen family."
"You have to submit while others are in danger."
Everyone kept making complaints and disapproving of it.
"Master Chen can pass even if he commits a foul. Is this true?"
"Is there any point in continuing this game?"
Facing the doubts of everyone in the audience, Chen Bing closed his eyes and said nothing.
"I heard that the Chen family had a Cangmang sword, but it was passed on to Miss Chen. It seems that the Chen family does not attach great importance to Mr. Chen." Someone speculated.
If this is barely acceptable, it only means one problem, that is, the Chen family has bribed the examiner, otherwise he would not have repeatedly stopped when Chen Fei was attacked. However, no one has evidence. Without evidence, it is impossible.
Just talking nonsense.
Although Chen Fei greatly disappointed everyone in this round of competition, he still passed the first stage with the sixth level of Qi.
After the first round of screening in the Shenwuju Provincial Examination, there were about thirty warriors who passed the sixth level of Zhenqi and above.
Unqualified martial artists were all asked to leave the martial arts arena.
The provincial examination immediately entered the second round of elimination.
After the second round, the martial arts arena became much quieter. A long fence separated the selected warriors from the others. There were more than thirty desks on the ground, with the Four Treasures of the Study placed on them.
The second round is the literary test.
The concept of the Shenwuju of the Tang Dynasty is to "ruly the country with the power of literature and stabilize the country with the power of martial arts". The selected warriors must not only have superb talents in martial arts, but also in literary talent.
The ancient Chinese imperial examination system first originated in the Sui Dynasty. After the Sui Dynasty unified the country, in order to adapt to the development and changes of feudal economic and political relations, to expand the requirements of the feudal ruling class to participate in political power, and to strengthen centralization, the power to select officials was returned to the central government. , replacing the nine-rank Zhongzheng system with the imperial examination system. In the third year of Emperor Yang’s reign in the Sui Dynasty, the Jinshi department was established, and examinations were used to select Jinshi. The term Jinshi first appeared in the "Book of Rites? King System", and its original meaning is that one can enter and receive a noble title. At that time, the main examination of current affairs policy was political papers about the political life of the country at that time, called test policy. This method of selecting scholars by subject and by test policy was only in its infancy at that time and did not form a system. The close integration of studying, taking exams and serving as an official has opened a new page in the history of Chinese elections. Shen Jiji, the Minister of Rites during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, made a pertinent evaluation of this historic change: "The previous generation selected all the prefectures and counties." Chaju... As for the Qi and Sui Dynasties, the disadvantages were too great... so the power of setting up the state capital was given to the Ministry of Officials. Since the Sui Dynasty, external selection was stopped, and people from all over the world were recruited, and they gathered in the capital in the spring and autumn, and gathered in the clouds. .'
The imperial examination system of the Tang Dynasty had a new development on the scholar selection system of China's feudal society. It summarized the experience and lessons of the scholar selection from the Han Dynasty to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and created a relatively detailed and rigorous examination scale for the selection of scholars, which has certain significance. Objective standards, more or less based on talent and learning, under the historical conditions at that time, could give ordinary intellectuals with low backgrounds the opportunity to enter official careers, break the old strict feudal class boundaries, select some talented people, and cooperate with the inspectors Compared with the Jiupin Zhongzheng system, it is a system that is more progressive, more reasonable, and more in line with the requirements of historical development. It played a certain positive role in the development of society at that time.
During the Tang Dynasty's war, thanks to the help of monks from Jinshan Temple, the country was finally established. After the founding of the country, the Tang Dynasty established Taoism as the state religion, but it was very tolerant and supportive of Buddhism.
The monk Jueming who took this exam is enlightenment related to Buddhism.
Monk Jueming comes from Jinshan Temple.
As a sect supported by the royal family, Jinshan Temple is regarded as the highest existence among the people of the Tang Dynasty after the imperial palace.
Because only members of the royal family are qualified to practice Taoism, the state religion, and ordinary people have no choice but to practice fasting and believe in Buddhism.
Monk Jueming glanced at the crowd and said, "All living beings have come from the beginning. They have confused themselves with things, lost their original mind, and been turned around by things." This is indeed the supreme Zen master of Jinshan Temple. He was confused as soon as he opened his mouth. , inscrutable.
Buddhism was the main sect in the Tang Dynasty, and everyone was a little confused. His words made others listen carefully and seemed to have some understanding.
After talking eloquently, Monk Jueming began to pose questions.
The topic is quite clear.
It's roughly as follows.
The body is a bodhi tree, and the mind is a mirror stand. Always brush it diligently to prevent it from attracting dust. - Master Shenxiu. The bodhi tree does not have a tree, and the mirror is not a stand. There is nothing in the first place, so how can it attract dust. - Zen Master Huineng
The topic is how you understand these two poems. You must write down your own understanding.
At first glance, the two poems are almost the same, except for one or two words that have been changed. However, Li Xiaoman knows that Zenists like to play with unpredictable and misty tricks. The simpler things are, the more complicated they are. It's very complex and contains profound meaning.
The so-called Zen is to use flexible thinking to look at problems from another angle. (To be continued)