A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

The provincial examinations in the Song Dynasty were originally relatively loose, with an uncertain number of exams, sometimes seven or eight, sometimes dozens... In a word, if I don't kill you, I lose.

When Fan Zhongyan was in power, he found that this examination method was too casual, so he simply made a rule. From then on, there were only three provincial examinations.

Of the three exams, the first is policy.

Ma Ying found his seat and sat down. He looked up and around and saw two classmates from Taixue.

The three men nodded slightly. At this moment, Jinke Zhi Gongju Fan Zhen had finished the etiquette. He came closer and said: "The imperial examination is the way of ethics and talent. The three strategies, essays, poems and poems are all learned by you. Today's officials are benevolent , thirsty for talents, so he opened the imperial examination and valued talents...Today's provincial examination, if you pass it, you will be an official, you can do your best."

In the past, candidates would be dismissed from the palace examination. In the middle and late stages of Renzong, once the provincial examination was passed, it would be considered a complete pass, and the palace examination was just a ranking.

So as soon as Fan Zhen said this, the candidates became excited and there was a buzzing sound.

"let's start."

Fan Zhen nodded slightly, and someone began to report the topic. At the same time, he wrote it on the cardboard and spread it everywhere.

In an instant, all the Taixue candidates were stunned.

Ma Ying was also stunned.

Why is this question so familiar?

An article was formed in my mind in an instant, so fast that it would probably scare the shit out of so-called geniuses.

Ma Ying is not a genius. He is so fast because he has done this problem before.

At this moment, he remembered the questions given by the professors when he was studying at Taixue.

Is this luck?

Ma Ying thought that was probably the case, but she was still overjoyed.

He looked around and saw that the two classmates were also happy.

In the examination room, the candidates of Taixue were all rejoicing...

Are they crazy?

The other candidates just sneered when they saw this, and some even coughed dryly, which attracted the invigilator to come over and check.

"Don't whisper to each other, otherwise it will be considered cheating."

Fan Zhen watched with satisfaction as order returned again.

He returned behind the curtain and spoke to several colleagues.

"The candidates of Taixue look uniform. This is Shen Anbei's achievement in recent years."

"Those students dance after hearing the chicken dance every day, and they do what martial artists do, and they are shameless!"

"It's just to keep fit, why be so mean."

"Why are you mean? You don't know that they not only run, but also practice spears and knives. Isn't this what martial artists do?"

"They don't go into battle, so what kind of martial arts can they do?"

"That's all."

Fan Zhen frowned and suppressed the dispute between them. Someone said: "Shen An not only practiced martial arts in Taixue, but also did other things... The art of writing on the sea attracted the world to imitate it, and knowledgeable people denounced it as kitsch. , but its momentum has become...what can I do?"

"Hey! The art of Ti Hai has become a trend. I can't suppress it anymore, but I can suppress Taixue!"

Everyone exchanged glances and smiled.

Fan Zhen knew what they meant, but he was also happy to see it happen.

Taixue...Shen An...

His eyes gradually became more gloomy.

The academic style in recent years has not been quite right. This trend must be reversed, and the best way is to reflect it in the imperial examination.

For example, candidates who insist on traditional learning methods win the provincial examination. Is this proof?

Fan Zhen couldn't help but smile slightly when he thought of the talented students in his undergraduate program.

…

The exam continued, and when the questions for the second session came out, low shouts sounded again in the examination room.

"Silence!"

"Quiet!"

Another successful suppression made Fan Zhen feel even better.

But the Taixue candidates were a little confused.

Why does this topic still look familiar?

Ma Ying remembered a similar topic, which was done in the middle of last year. Although it was different, it was similar and could lead to many implications.

Damn it...

He was confused.

He looked around and found that the other candidates were all frowning or thinking hard. They had obviously not done similar questions.

He looked at the two classmates on the left and right, their eyes were also full of disbelief.

Who the hell came up with this question?

I actually got two questions right in a row...

Oh my God!

…

The outside of Gongyuan was crowded with people again, and Shen An was among them.

A group of parents of Taixue candidates gathered around him, talking about their children's diligence. They were probably worried about not passing the exam and wanted to leave a good impression on Shen An.

If you fail to pass the provincial examination, you will probably have to continue studying and work under the person who is waiting for the imperial edict, so it is right to please first.

In contrast, those around him were far away.

Parents of local candidates from Bianliang came. They gathered in small groups, talking and laughing loudly.

"With the skill of asking questions from the sea, it is no longer difficult to take the imperial examination. Shen Waiting for the Imperial Examination has done a great job."

"Yes! This is his credit, but now that it has spread everywhere, Taixue has no advantage anymore."

"It was like a shooting star that flickered for a moment. It looked beautiful, but it was only once."

"But I still have to thank him."

Everyone smiled at Shen An, who nodded in response.

There are still people who are grateful, and this discovery makes Shen An very happy.

"He seemed to have a good demeanor and was not depressed."

"He rarely goes to Taixue now, so why are he frustrated? As long as he does well in the exam, it's fine. If he doesn't do well in the exam, he will say that he has given up on it a long time ago."

"Then why is he here today?"

"Just make a show!"

"It's open!"

Someone shouted, and everyone immediately rushed forward.

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't squeeze!"

Shen An was surrounded by people and struggled for a long time before getting out.

The gate of Gongyuan opened and the candidates poured out.

"Dalang, here, my father is here!"

"Second brother, second brother, I'm here..."

"..."

There was a sudden chaos of war outside.

Zhu Qing also came out, and several candidates from Jiangnan East Road gathered around him, talking about their articles from time to time.

This is probably a review.

"Brother Zhu, how is yours?"

"fine."

Zhu Qing is very humble.

"Brother Zhu is the most outstanding person among us. He should stand out in this subject."

"..."

Zhu Qing ignored the compliments. He was silently thinking about his articles and poems. He felt that they were okay and his mood improved.

Just wait for the results. When the results come out, I will definitely not let Su Shi be more beautiful than before.

"You're so learned!"

Zhu Qing turned around and saw the Taixue students regrouping outside the gate and then walked towards his parents and family.

Their family members looked on with smiles, and Shen An consciously walked to the edge. There was no one around.

Seeing Shen An's current situation, Zhu Qing somehow remembered the old dog next door to him, lonely and pitiful.

Then he saw a drill.

The students of Taixue stood neatly in front of Shen An, just like the scene during morning exercises every day.

"What are they going to do?"

"I don't know, maybe Shen An still wants to talk."

“It looks very neat!”

"Yes, the neatness created by martial arts makes people look... uncomfortable."

The students of Taixue all bowed down, still in uniform order.

"Thank you for the imperial edict."

Everyone stopped and looked over.

This is outside the gate of Gongyuan. Countless candidates and family members are watching this scene.

Watching the Taixue students bend down, they shouted.

"Thank you for the imperial edict!"

The neat sound shook the inside and outside of the Gongyuan.

…

What does it mean?

Zhu Qing felt that Taixue had too many rules, which made people uncomfortable.

The Taixue candidates who then dispersed spread their reasons everywhere.

"Did you do well on the exam?"

"Okay, daddy, I feel confident."

"real?"

"Really, the kid will definitely pass the provincial exam this time."

"Don't talk nonsense, be careful of others making fun of you."

"Dad, my child is really confident."

"..."

The Taixue candidates were all smiling, but they just remembered the rules and did not let out the news that the test questions were guessed correctly.

This makes others look down upon.

"They were so proud that the success of the last subject made them forget themselves."

"Yes, so this subject should give them a slap in the face!"

Many people thought so. As the crowd dispersed, everything that happened outside the gate of Gongyuan today was spread.

After learning about it, Han Qi just shook his head and said to Ouyang Xiu: "Didn't you ask Shen An to beat him? Why is Taixue so proud?"

Ouyang Xiu said blankly: "I said it, but... young people always have to suffer losses before they learn the lesson."

Han Qi nodded, "Yes, his road is too smooth, he should fall down this time."

"Call the Privy Council and let's go see the officials."

Zhao Zhen was bedridden, but the ministers and ministers would go outside the palace to greet him every day.

When they arrived outside the West Pavilion of Funing Hall, UU Reading www.uukｎｓ.net Han Qi first asked about his condition.

Wang Xiang, the imperial doctor, said: "The official family is continuing to recover, so I am sure..."

He was very confident in his medical skills. Han Qi smiled and said, "If so, I recommend your great contribution."

Wang Xiang retreated, and Han Qi led the ministers and ministers to salute outside.

"Thank you for your hard work, gentlemen."

Neither party met, and Zhao Zhen listened to their reports inside, either saying a few words or remaining silent.

After talking about politics, Han Qi felt that the atmosphere was too serious, so he smiled and said: "Guan family, the provincial examination is over today. The students of Taixue are very confident and said outside the Gongyuan that they will win."

Zhao Zhen leaned on the head of the bed and smiled when he heard this: "Young people, isn't Shen An always full of confidence? This is teaching by words and deeds. Originally, I should have said that they are frivolous, but I thought that I was like this when I was young. I have, so… I’m a little yearning for it!”

Han Qi said outside: "I'd like to retire."

Zhao Zhen responded inside, and after they left, he took a few breaths.

"The most important thing in the way of an emperor is majesty, majesty and unpredictability, so the loyalty of his subjects remains unchanged. Do you understand?"

"Yes, my child understands."

Sitting next to him was Zhao Shu.

Zhao Zhen coughed dryly, and Zhao Shu gave him warm water to drink.

After taking a sip of warm water, Zhao Zhen glanced at him and said with a smile: "Zaifu must be steady, otherwise the emperor will have a headache if he has an idea today and another idea tomorrow."

Zhao Shu nodded, "I used to think that the prime ministers and ministers were too arrogant, but now it seems that this is not arrogance, but stability. The Song Dynasty is very big and cannot be ignored."

"Yes, that's the truth."

Zhao Zhen's eyes were full of memories: "I can't help but feel refreshed when I hear the students of Taixue are full of energy. It can be seen that the way of an emperor lies in balance."

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The third update is here, good night!