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Liu Jing returned to his official room. He slowly opened a thick roster of disqualified candidates. There were more than 100 pages filled with the names of candidates. While reading, he circled some more sensitive ones with a pen. name.

At this time, Xu Shu, Jiang Wan, and Pang Tong also hurried over. Xu Shu did not intervene in the academy exams. As the highest minister of state affairs, he was only responsible for providing all necessary resources. became the chief examiner.

"Please sit down!"

Liu Jing asked the three of them to sit down, and he handed the list of abandoned candidates to Jiang Wan, "There is a loophole in it, it is very likely that the candidates I need are also on the list of abandoned candidates, which will damage the interests of Jingzhou, you understand Do I mean?"

Jiang Wan took the roster, he understood Liu Jing's meaning, he exchanged glances with Pang Tong, nodded immediately and said: "Let's sort it out quickly and see if there is any way to remedy it."

"I hope that this kind of thing will not be brought up by me again. Like some people I circled with a pen, you turn a blind eye to so many sensitive names!"

Liu Jing's tone was a little displeased, "The first person on the third page, Yingchuan Xunzhi, is obviously a member of the Xun family, and you actually just invalidated it without giving any explanation. Do you reject the door with sincerity? Do you really think I want the so-called fairness?"

In the end, Liu Jing's attitude became very severe, and he was very annoyed. He repeatedly emphasized that the main purpose of this exam was to win over the hearts of the world's gentry, recruit their children, and build a bridge with the northern gentry. His repeated orders were still ignored.

Jiang Wan also felt that Liu Jing was angry, and he was a little flustered, so he quickly got up and saluted, "Report to Zhou Mu, there is a reason for the incident, please listen to my minister's explanation!" [

"you say!"

"Reporting to Zhou Mu, there are indeed quite a few descendants of aristocratic families who came to take the exam, some came in their personal capacity, and some came as representatives of the family. It is difficult to distinguish. If the Yingchuan Xun family, the Xun family who took the exam There are a total of nine people, including direct descendants of the Xun family and distant relatives. We cannot deliberately admit him just because his surname is Xun. For example, on the first page, Jinyang Zhang Quan and Zhou Mu are also circled. Could it be that his surname is Xun? Zhang, is that the famous Zhang family in Jinyang? And the time is very tight, we have no time to check them one by one, so we can only follow the rules when it is difficult to have both."

This explanation eased Liu Jing's anger a bit, he pondered for a moment and said: "Now I need an explanation, how are you going to remedy it?"

At this time, Pang Tong stepped forward to salute and said, "Maybe we can give those who excel in the exam a chance to retake the exam, and for other sensitive names, we will also give them a chance to retake the exam."

Liu Jing could accept this plan, and he said earnestly to the three of them: "You must understand this. The so-called fair examination is just a gimmick. The real purpose of my public recruitment is to establish contact with the northern gentry. Priority must be given. Enrolling their children, even the scholars from Jingzhou and Yizhou are inferior to the children of the northern gentry. As for fairness, it is not impossible, but it is not possible now. After we seize the world, I can agree to whatever fairness you want. Do you understand?"

The three stood up and saluted together, "I understand!"

Liu Jing walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, then turned back and told the three of them: "There are still some details that need to be grasped. Once the list is finally released, some people will definitely see the clues. Some discussions are inevitable. It is the lowest, so after the academy list is released, we have to find a way to drive the scholars home. When the final official examination list is released, I hope that most of them will leave, and the remaining scholars will pass the academy examination. For those involved, it’s okay to discuss it, this is very important, and you must not be careless.”

Jiang Wan and Pang Tong left in a hurry, but Xu Shu stayed behind. He smiled slightly and said, "It's rare to see a state shepherd angry! I actually met him today."

Liu Jing sighed and said: "I know that Jiang Wan and Pang Tong both want fairness in their bones, but since ancient times, how can there be any fairness? I am angry because they are too bookish. I have to remind them to wake up. I didn't notice, wouldn't that be a big deal."

Xu Shu said with a smile: "They want to balance, they must pay attention to fairness and interests, so it is inevitable that they have not thought carefully about some details, but since the state pastor has made it so clear, I don't think they will make similar mistakes again. mistake."

Liu Jing nodded, and asked again: "What does Chang Shi think of Pang Tong? I mean talent."

Xu Shu pondered and said: "I have known Shi Yuan for many years. Back then, he was known as Fengchu, and Kong Ming was a great talent in Xiangyang. They are indeed talented. Therefore, people in Xiangyang often say that Wolong and Fengchu win one person. To win the world, but these years Fengchu has been mediocre, frankly speaking, it is disappointing."

"I've also heard many people say that he has a false name. Is that true?"

Xu Shu shook his head, "No! His performance is mediocre. I think it has something to do with Liu Bei's failure to use him well. From this public selection of scholars, it can be seen that his ability is very strong, from the registration of the scholars' board and lodging to the arrangement of the examination room. , rule making, etc., such a complicated and vast matter, he prepared very well in just two months, especially 10 people took the exam, and there was no "chaos". This kind of ability is not something ordinary people can do But Pang Tong's talent is not in government affairs, but in military affairs."

"But he didn't have any outstanding military performance with Liu Bei, far inferior to Zhuge Liang." [

"That's the problem!"

Xu Shu sighed, "This is called Ji Shenglong, He Shengfeng, Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang as colleagues. Of course, he will hardly have a bright future. Moreover, Pang Tong is good at tactics against the enemy, and Zhuge Liang is good at long-term strategy. In front of the powerful Jiang Xia army, he will be able to fight again. Good tactics are meaningless, so Pang Tong has no chance to display his talents. In the later period, Pang Ji surrendered to Cao Cao, which seriously affected Liu Bei's trust in Pang Tong. Watching him made him completely disappointed in Liu Bei."

Liu Jing walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, then turned around and asked, "If I want to use him as the deputy military adviser, does Chang Shi think it's okay?"

Xu Shu pondered for a moment and said: "Pang Tong is indeed talented as a military adviser, but he has encountered too many setbacks with Liu Bei, and he is not very confident in himself, and he has not performed outstandingly. If he is rashly used as a military adviser, I’m afraid it will make everyone dissatisfied, so I suggest that the governor of the state can lower him a bit first, appoint him as a military adviser first, participate in military planning, let him make meritorious service, and then be promoted to deputy military adviser.”

If you only evaluate in terms of talent, Liu Jing's rating of Xu Shu is not very high, it can only be regarded as above average, without the great talents of Xiao He and Zhang Liang, nor can it compare with Zhuge Liang's wisdom.

But Liu Jing trusted Xu Shu very much. Xu Shu was down-to-earth, honest and honest, especially he always evaluated people fairly and had no selfishness. Liu Jing basically accepted his personnel suggestions, so often his attitude could determine a person's fate.

Liu Jing nodded, "What Chang Shi said is very true, so it's decided."

At this time, Xu Shu thought of something again and said with a smile: "There is also Duke Kuai, I think he will come back from Yizhou soon, how does the state shepherd plan to use him?"

Kuaigong is the new Jingzhou don't drive Kuaiyue. He came to Jingzhou to take office 20 days ago. Liu Jing sent him to Yizhou to investigate the customs and customs. Judging from the time, he is coming back soon.

Liu Jing smiled lightly: "Although Duke Kuai has an old relationship with me, he abandoned Jingzhou at the most critical moment. This is his disloyalty to Jingzhou. Although I also know that he wants to come back, it is already impossible. If he If you can maintain a good relationship with the imperial court for me, then I may reuse the Kuai family’s children.”

Xu Shu didn't say anything more. He understood Liu Jing's will very well. There were many things that could be discussed. To put it bluntly, the previous betrayal is the principle, and discuss how Kuai Yue is kind to Liu Jing.

It's a pity that Kuai Yue didn't insist, but he didn't leave at the beginning. With his great kindness to Liu Jing, he should now be No.1 in Jingzhou besides Liu Jing. Xu Shu couldn't help but secretly sighed.

. . . . . . . .

In the midst of everyone's attention, the first round of academy examinations was finally released, and 500 people were on the list. Since the morning, Jingzhou Academy has been crowded with tens of thousands of scholars from all directions. Looking for my name in the dense list, fortunately, the list is published according to the county and county origin, so it is a little easier to find.

I keep seeing people jumping up and shouting with joy, but more people leave sadly. The reality is so cruel. 10 people take the exam, and only one out of 20 people can be admitted. For the Jingzhou government, the only way to do it The most important thing is fairness, and even those with excellent grades among the [-] waste papers are given the opportunity to make up the exam again.

Xun Zhi was one of those who took the make-up exam. His name slip fell off because it was not glued firmly, but his grades were very good, and he even entered the top ten, so he got a chance to take the make-up exam.

Xun Zhi's make-up exam ended yesterday. Like his other two friends, he got the news of passing the academy exam in the morning. Whether it was him, Cui Shi, or Deng Hong, there was not much surprise about passing the academy exam. He pays more attention to the next official examination, which is the purpose of their trip.

However, passing the academy examination can be regarded as being qualified for the official examination. Based on this, it is time to celebrate, but the major taverns in Fancheng and Xiangyang are already full, so the three of them asked the shopkeeper to cook a few dishes in the inn. Warm a pot of wine and have a drink around the fire together.

"This make-up exam is really unexpected!"

Xun Zhi took a sip of wine and sighed: "I heard from an examiner that there were more than 8000 scrapped papers this time, and I was one of them. I didn't have the chance to make up the exam again, but because of Liu Zhoumu's anger, there were [-]. The rest of us got another chance to take the make-up exam, and we are all grateful."

"Why is Liu Zhoumu furious?" Deng Hong asked a little puzzled.

Xun Zhi shook his head, "I don't know, everyone is guessing, maybe Liu Zhoumu is afraid of losing talent!"

Cui Shi sneered and said, "If I'm not wrong, these scholars who took the make-up exam are all descendants of aristocratic families!"

"How do you say that?" Xun Zhi and Deng Hong asked together.

At this moment, footsteps came from the yard, and the manager of the inn shouted loudly in the yard: "Young Master Cui, there is a guest looking for you!"

Cui Shi was startled, got up and looked out, and saw a few people standing in the yard, to be precise, they were surrounded by a few entourages of a man in his thirties, Cui Shi felt that this man was vaguely familiar, but thought Sorry where did you see him?

It's just that when he was having a drink with his friends, someone came to visit rashly, which made him a little embarrassed. Xun Zhi smiled and said: "Please invite the guests into the room! It's not polite to ask others to wait outside."

Cui Shi nodded, opened the door and came out, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "This gentleman is very familiar, please forgive Cui Shili, I really forgot who is the gentleman?"

The man smiled slightly, "Please tell me!"

This voice really surprised Cui Shi.

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