After writing down the policy, even Wang Xu felt dissatisfied and felt that the New Deal was a waste of time and money.
I believe that people who have not deeply understood the reform will definitely feel the same way after reading it.
"This paper not only conforms to Yang Qinian's views, but also shows my calligraphy skills. Moreover, some of the evaluations of the New Deal are very in-depth and point out the shortcomings. I think Zhu Yushi will be deeply touched after reading it. It is a sure win.
It’s just hard to say whether I can win the first prize.”
After writing the strategy, Wang Xu touched his aching conscience and reviewed it beautifully.
This article should be in line with the three people's views, but Wang Xu's conscience is still a little uneasy because he describes the reform as heinous.
From an overall perspective, the New Deal and reforms were of great benefit to the court and the people.
Although some flaws were insignificant, they were still flaws. It was mainly because it infringed on the interests of the gentry that it had to be stopped in a hurry.
Even with Wang Xu's character, his conscience was a little uneasy when he said that the reform was useless.
However, he did not modify it, because if he didn't write it like this, Yang Qinian would not be able to pass that level.
If you want to get some facts these days, you can't just go along with the others. Guo Degang once said that cross talk needs to be changed, and it can be changed, but it is absolutely not possible for laymen to lead experts.
This change must be made by ourselves, from the inside out, not from the outside in.
Change from the outside in is not a change, it is a disruption. No matter how you change it, you can't change it well. In the end, you can only get it in your hands.
The same is true for Wang Xu. The shortcomings of today's political situation are almost irreversible.
Land annexation, in particular, is on the verge of collapse.
Wang Xu also believes in reform and knows the benefits of reform, but his current position and situation do not allow him to support reform, and even say the opposite, saying that reform is not good.
Only one day, he has the power to reform and stands in the right position, then it is time to promote reform.
Now, let's cooperate honestly and don't be the one who stands out.
It's not easy to be a high-ranking person. If you do, you will be suppressed. It is the current mainstream to say that the reform is not good. The great scholars who have said good things have been driven into the mountains and forests. Wang Xu does not want to live in seclusion with them.
After writing the paper, Wang Xu put down his pen and checked it again. After making sure, he started waiting.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, with the sound of the gong, the invigilator began to collect the papers.
When he received Wang Xu and saw the name on the examination paper, the invigilator gave him an extra look.
Wang Xu smiled back and handed the test paper respectfully.
The invigilator nodded slightly, glanced at the paper, and praised: "Good words!"
The King of Chu had a slim waist, and many people died of starvation in the palace. Zhang Yucai, an academic in Yangzhou Prefecture, liked calligraphy. The academic officials followed suit and also had a preference for calligraphy.
Wang Xu's willow calligraphy is majestic and powerful, and is outstanding even in the Imperial Academy, and is even rarer among scholars.
After handing in the test paper, I waited for a few minutes before the exam room started to let people in.
The candidates walked out in twos and threes, with different expressions on each other. Those who did well in the exam were smiling happily, while those who did not do well were full of melancholy.
Some people even called friends to compare test questions, and from time to time there were bursts of crying and laughter.
"Wang Xu!"
When Wang Xu walked out of the examination room, Zhang Xu, who had come out earlier than him, was already waiting outside and waved when he saw him coming out.
"Brother Zhang, what advice do you have?"
"Don't take advice seriously. You should ask for advice. Don't do it to those who are above you. May I ask Brother Wang how he solved it?"
Just like the candidates coming out of the examination room to compete with each other, Zhang Xu obviously came here for this.
Wang Xu thought about the answer and replied: "This sentence comes from the chapter on governing the country in the university. In a nutshell, don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you."
If you do evil to those above, do not do it to those below. If you do evil to those below, do not do it to those above.
This is the opening sentence of the chapter on governing the country. Candidates are not only required to write a follow-up and translation, but also a summary.
Wang Xu's summary is very simple, that is, don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you, and respond to the question and the situation, which can be regarded as a standard answer.
"That's good, that's good"
Hearing Wang Xu's answer, Zhang Xu breathed a sigh of relief and whispered: "I did pretty well in the exam this time. I should be a sure shot at being elected. Brother Wang, how did you do in the exam?"
"Me"
Wang Xu thought about his test paper and said with a smile: "It's not bad."
"It seems that Brother Wang is also a sure winner. I wonder if we can go to Beijing together to take the Jinshi examination next year."
Zhang Xu was overjoyed, but then turned to melancholy: "I'm still a little sure about being a candidate, but it's probably going to be difficult, and I might have to try my luck."
"Brother Zhang's luck has always been good, hasn't he?"
After Wang Xu finished speaking, Zhang Xu was stunned for a moment, and laughed and said: "That's right, that's right. I don't want to be in the first or second class. I'll be satisfied if I can get the third class and be born with the same Jinshi status!"
There are three lists in the Jinshi Examination, the first place, the second place, and the third place.
Those in the second class were born as Jinshi, and those in the third class were born in the same class as Jinshi.
Regardless of whether it is the first, second, or third grade, it all belongs to the title of Jinshi. As long as you pass the exam, you will be at least a county magistrate. The only difference is whether you are a magistrate of an upper county or a lower county.
Shangxian County is prosperous and it is easy to achieve political achievements. If you put down the second-level Jinshi, you can be promoted in a few years.
Xia County is poor and has little political achievements. It is more difficult to be promoted. The top three Jinshi are usually transferred to Xia County, but no matter what, the county magistrate is the county magistrate. When you go out, you will be called the county magistrate.
"Brother Zhang, when I entered the venue, I saw that you were not clear in your words. Is there something you are hiding from me?"
After talking and laughing, Wang Xu brought up old things again.
Three days ago, on the day of the entrance exam, Zhang Xiaomei blushed when she saw him and ran away shyly.
When I asked Zhang Xu what was going on, Zhang Xu also spoke vaguely and had a weird look on his face. He was as friendly to him as if he were one of his own family members, and there was obviously something fishy going on.
Now that the exam is over, Wang Xu is still a little surprised when he thinks back and feels that something is wrong.
"This is it"
Zhang Xu rubbed his hands, as if he was a little embarrassed to speak.
The more Wang Xu looked at it, the more strange he felt. He looked Zhang Xu up and down and said softly: "Is something really wrong?"
"Hey, don't ask me, you should know when you get back." After struggling for a long time, Zhang Xu still didn't say anything, but just urged Wang Xu to go back quickly.
Wang Xu looked confused. He already knew what it meant to go back. If he wanted to ask again, there was nothing he could do if Zhang Xu didn't tell him. He could only let the matter go for now.
Seeing Wang Xu and asking no more questions, Zhang Xu got on the carriage sent by his family and ran away as if he were running away.
Wang Xu watched him go away, always having a bad feeling in his heart. Could it be that he was being plotted against?
"How did you do on the exam?"
Just as he was thinking about it, Fa Hai, dressed in white, walked out of the crowd, obviously coming to pick him up.
"I'm sure I won. It's hard to say whether I can win the first place. We won't know until the results are released."
Wang Xu answered in a relaxed tone, then thought of Zhang Xu's words and asked, "Has anyone come to see me during the few days I have been taking the exam?"
"Yes, a housekeeper named Liu Quan came from Jinshan Mansion and said he brought you a letter from home. He is still waiting for you in the temple. He originally wanted to come, but I thought he was slow, so he didn't
Take him."
When Fa Hai said this, Wang Xu became more energetic and asked: "Do you know why he came?"
"Really want to know?"
Fahai's face also became strange. He gave up his solemnity and replaced it with playfulness, smiling slightly obscenely: "I won't tell you. If you want to know, ask yourself."
Wang Xu's heart skipped a beat. He was not afraid of Fa Hai's majestic appearance, but he was afraid of his vulgar look.
It seems that I have gotten myself into trouble, a big deal.