"In addition to substitution and entrainment, transfer is also a common method," Chen Laoliu said: "There are transfers within the examination room, and there are transfers inside and outside the examination room, but most of them require the cooperation of the invigilator. I have only heard that
, A few years ago, someone invited snitches to come in and out of the examination room to deliver news, but I don’t know if it’s true or false.”
Wang Xian nodded, thinking that there were already three types, and asked: "Are there any more?"
"The other thing is to clear the joints. This is beyond the control of adults." Chen Laoliu said: "The candidates and the examiner have already agreed on the words. When the time comes, the candidates will embed the words into the article, and the examiner will only need to find them.
, you can be admitted. As long as neither party leaks the news, there is no danger."
Wang Xian's old face couldn't help but blush. Isn't that how he got his status as a civil servant? He hurriedly asked the next question: "Is there anything else?"
"The other thing is to cut the papers." Chen Laoliu said: "That's what sealing, transcription or marking officials do, which is to cut off the two sides of the paper A and B, stick A's paper to B, and then put B's paper
Stick to the nail
Chen Laoliu talked a few more words, which opened Wang Xian's eyes, and he realized that there were ways to cheat in every aspect of the imperial examination, which was really hard to guard against. But for him, as an prosecutor, the most important thing was to prevent entrapment.
, as for problems in other aspects, it is not his responsibility.
After walking around the examination room and the outer curtains of Gongyuan, Wang Xian returned to the court. As for the inner curtains behind Feihong Bridge, although entry was not prohibited before the exam started, it had nothing to do with Wang Xian and he was too lazy to do so.
Afterwards, when I returned to the Zigong Hall, Liang Qian, the chief examiner of the examination, convened a lecture with the inner and outer officials. What he said was nothing more than what the emperor and Ji Gang had said: impartial enforcement of the law and a sharp eye. Then
The discipline outline once again clarified the dispatch responsibilities of the officials, and each person was given a copy of the "Code of Examination" compiled by the Ministry of Rites, and ordered them to read it carefully.
Then there was the reception banquet, because it was for the emperor to recruit scholars, and the food was provided by Guanglu Temple. It was naturally exquisite and delicious, and it cost a lot of money. There was a clear distinction between civil and military officials during the banquet. The civil servants were very happy to recite poems and write poems, and the military attachés were not happy to drink and persuade them.
It was a joy. Wang Xian originally wanted to sit with the military attachés, but he was called to the civil servants table by the examiner. In the eyes of other civil servants, it was natural that the examiner was very protective of him, but the military attachés were unhappy.
Wang Xian couldn't care about so much, as long as he didn't have a seat with Ji Gang, this was the Gongyuan. Without his brothers, if Ji Gang really wanted to make trouble, he really had no choice. But fortunately, there was a national talent promotion ceremony, so he didn't dare to forgive Ji Gang for no reason.
Just mess around and don't conflict with him.
Fortunately, Ji Gang had no intention of making an attack, and the banquet was uneventful. After that, all the officials went back to their residences to rest. Wang Xian read through the "Code" issued overnight and couldn't help but feel embarrassed... This "Code" is strict in every aspect, and the only thing about it is that
One of the inspection items was set too loosely.
This is not because the officials of the Ministry of Rites who formulated the "Code" intended to embarrass him, but because Emperor Taizu's jade precepts were included in it. The inspection targeted "entrainment," which is also called "entrainment" and is the most common in the imperial examination.
The most common form of fraud is to bring exam-related materials into the examination room for reference or copying during the exam. Since the beginning of the imperial examination, the practice of entrainment has existed, and dynasties have naturally formulated inspection regulations.
When candidates entered the venue in the Tang Dynasty, their names, place of origin, age, appearance, etc. were strictly checked against the roster, and they were all asked and examined. The searching soldiers also searched the candidates' upper and lower bodies, and checked the items they carried.
To see if there were any kidnappings, the officials and soldiers yelled and shouted one by one, which frightened the weak scholars and made them embarrassed. For this kind of inspection, a man with integrity cannot accept it, but he became a farmer and climbed to the emperor's hall at dusk.
, the only way is to take the imperial examination. Except for a few individuals who were angry and gave up the examination, the vast majority of candidates still endured this humiliation silently.
This humiliation reached its peak during the rule of the Jin Dynasty, the ethnic minority regime. At that time, candidates were required to loosen their tangled hair, untie all their clothes, and pick their ears and noses to prevent candidates from stuffing their ears and noses.
Notes and the like. Many candidates felt that this kind of personal insult was unacceptable, and the court ministers also thought it was too much and did not respect the scholars enough. Therefore, in this dynasty, Emperor Taizu felt that those who participated in the examination
They are all candidates selected at all levels. They have been influenced by Confucian classics all year round. They are all gentle and talented people. Why should they be searched like thieves? This obviously does not respect them enough, so he suggested not to do so during the examination.
Too harsh.
The emperor's speech was naturally eloquent, not to mention the Emperor Taizu. If he said not to be strict, he would definitely relax the inspection. Both the examinees and the inspectors were very happy... For the examinees, they finally no longer have to sweep the floor politely.
For prosecutors, they no longer have to face accusations from prosecutors that they are "disgraceful to civility." However, according to what Chen Laoliu said during the day, the phenomenon of cheating is becoming more and more serious, which is naturally reasonable.
After all, the emperor's open door to convenience is a kind of connivance to opportunists. Even many people who have no intention of cheating will choose to use words because they are worried that others will bring cheat sheets and they will suffer if they don't bring them. Emperor Taizu's original intention
It's good, but it's too idealistic to expect candidates to be self-conscious...
The "Code" in Wang Xian's hand was drawn up by the officials of the Ministry of Rites in the spirit of Taizu. If the above regulations are implemented, those who intend to commit fraud will most likely get away with it. This is not a problem in the first place, as it has been for many years.
He has been so confused, and he is a person who is not afraid of meat and fish, so naturally he will not embarrass his son or disgust himself.
But this time, the chief inspector is Ji Gang. This immediate boss and number one enemy is eyeing him. Wang Xian even has a strong feeling that the reason why he appears in the position of prosecutor is Ji Gang's idea -
-If this is the case, it is definitely not a support, but a big hole dug for oneself to jump into.
Because after so many years of experience accumulation, the anti-cheating methods in other links have been perfected. Only the inspection link has become the hardest hit area for fraud because of Emperor Taizu’s words, and because it is particularly easy to manipulate words.
, cheaters will concentrate in this link, no wonder so many people hand him notes... Wang Xian can already think that once he takes an indulgent attitude towards Juzi according to the "Code", Ji Gang, as the chief officer, can definitely send
My dear friend, during a surprise inspection during the exam, if serious fraud is discovered, I, the prosecutor, will bear the brunt of the blame and cannot escape the blame. At that time, Emperor Taizu's jade training could not save me, even if my life is safe, but if it is lost
After taking the position of Zhenfu, not to mention all the hard work he had done in Beizhen Fusi was in vain, and the whole family could not escape Ji Gang's murderous hand.
But if the inspection is strict, wouldn't I be scolded by the examinees? I'm afraid even the examiner, and even the entire Shilin, will regard me as an enemy. This is not the most terrible thing, the most terrible thing is those nobles who hand in the notes.
Once I want to investigate strictly, I can't treat them differently, which will arouse the resentment of the examinees. And most of the examinees on the note are hijacked. If I find out and can't enter the examination room, I'm afraid those noble people will hate it.
Own.
Thinking of this, Wang Xian couldn't help but sweat profusely. Ji Gang's move was so vicious that he would fall into a deep pit no matter whether he went left or right.
That night, Wang Xian couldn't sleep. He realized that he had overestimated himself and underestimated Ji Gang before... He thought that with the emperor's protection and his own ability, Ji Gang could take care of himself and watch himself stand firm. But the fact is,
Governor Ji had been stunned by his random punches before. Once he calmed down, he saw the opportunity and struck casually, which would put him in a difficult situation.
Wang Xian is caught in a deep contradiction whether to investigate strictly or tolerate it...
The next day was the exam drill. Wang Xian was mainly responsible for the inspection before entry and the patrol after entry. The responsibility was very important. He met with his 300 inspection soldiers and announced the search to them.
Checking rules.
Those soldiers couldn't believe their ears. They had heard from their seniors that the so-called search was just a formality, but now Mr. Wang asked them to conduct a strict search and not let go of anyone who was entrained.
"When the candidates came in," everyone originally thought that Wang Xian was just saying a few words for the occasion. But when he handed the detailed rules drawn up overnight to a supervisory censor who was his deputy and ordered him to read it out, everyone knew that he was
You must be serious. The censor read aloud according to the turmoil in his heart: "The soldiers responsible for inspection in the first gate and the second gate lined up in two lines, conducted a strict inspection on the candidates, ordered them to take off their shoes and socks, and untied them.
Hair, and all clothes, including underwear, need to be untied for inspection... During the inspection, two soldiers will conduct inspections one after another, strictly inspecting the candidates' clothes and all items they carry. In order to strengthen the inspection responsibilities, these
Soldiers supervise each other. If the second soldier searches and finds a candidate carrying cheating items, the first one will be punished. As a reward, if a cheating candidate is found, he will be rewarded with five taels of silver."
Even for the soldiers of the Beijing Guard, five taels of silver is enough for them to pay for a month. As long as one cheating candidate is found, they can earn a normal month's income. If ten or eight are found, wouldn't it be a big deal?
Wealthy? Not to mention that he could act openly and honorably against the lofty master of Juren. Naturally, all the soldiers agreed, and they were all gearing up, excited, and eager to start quickly.
The censor named Xiong Gai continued to read out the inspection rules written by Wang Xian, such as hats, shirts, robes, jackets, clothes, and trousers, except for single layers, all must be opened and inspected carefully.
The same goes for shoes and socks. As long as they are not single-soled shoes, they must be disassembled and inspected. As for the items you carry, such as test boxes, baking baskets, bedding, cushions, test bags for test papers, writing brushes, inkstones, candlesticks, kettles, writing circles
, wind stoves, tea tools and other examination supplies must also undergo strict inspection before being brought into the examination room.