Chapter 59: Scientific Experiment Dispute

The soul came out of the shell and felt that the sages in these clay sculptures were filled with a strong and strong aura. This breath was invisible and directly came from the oppression of the thoughts. Hong Yi instantly remembered the story of the Caotang notes recording the thoughts of gods, Buddhas and sages becoming gods after the incense of all people.

In doubt, his soul emerged from the shell again, and finally found that the ancient sages of these clay sculptures had no other thoughts and could not communicate except for being filled with a strong aura.

"These sages have not become gods. The masculinity and righteousness in their bodies is just that scholars from all dynasties worship and keep their thoughts on the sages. Over time, they accumulate such a vast thought as the sun and the moon. If no one worships them for a long time, this thought will slowly dissipate. At the same time, all scholars have no righteousness in their hearts and are all slack off. Then these sages will also lose their power?"

Hong Yi suddenly had a sense of enlightenment in his heart.

The divine power on the statue is blessed by everyone's thoughts. Everyone carved the statue and worshiped it. After many thoughts accumulate, these statues have divine power.

After understanding this in his heart, Hong Yi knew that these sages were not gods, he still bowed three times with sincerity. He was the masculinity gathered in his heart to worship sentient beings.

After worshiping, soldiers came over and led him into the test room.

The test room number is like a fence with wooden boards, canopies, and chairs. The candidates take the exam here.

After putting the pen and inkstone, roll up the sleeves, inject clean water into the inkstone and grind the ink, the test paper is sent down, with the content of the test questions and the meaning of the scriptures to be done.

"Fortunately, this Juren exam took only one day, and such a small place could be beaten. If you take the imperial examination, you would have to stay in this small place for three days and seven literary battles. Not to mention the skill of literary thinking, but most people cannot support it in terms of physical strength. This is also a disguised test for the physical strength of scholars, and prevent scholars who are powerless to become officials."

Hong Yi looked at the trumpets around him, turned around and sighed secretly, then looked at the topic.

The title is "Pan lives in the deep mountains".

Pan is an ancient emperor. It is rumored that in ancient times, this emperor had virtues all over the world, and scholars praised this emperor in the classics.

The questions for the exam now are to interpret the meaning of this sentence, use your own opinions, and explain the principles of governing the country in the text.

Hong Yi pondered for a moment, and with a big stroke, he wrote to solve the topic "The heart of the Holy Emperor is only empty and can be understood." Then he talked about the knowledge of removing the body and body in the Li-Shi School, without intention, and selflessness, and all things in the world are one.

This view is exactly the meaning of the Li Shi School. The Li Shi School also emphasizes that one has the meaning of sincerity, and is also called "mind learning", but it is different from the Neo-Confucianism that emphasizes the principles and regulations and strictly regulates etiquette and law.

After finding the examiner's intention to write a piece, he naturally wrote a pen. In less than two hours, just after noon, when the scholars around him were biting the pen, Hong Yi had already handed in the paper.

In the main examination room of the Gongyuan, there were several examiners wearing official uniforms and black hats. One of them was sitting in the hall, with a serious face, looking about forty years old. He was the chief examiner Li Shenguang, who was in charge of the provincial examination this time, a famous official of the dynasty and a minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Although this was a provincial examination for scholars who passed the imperial examination and not a Jinshi exam, it was a scientific examination in Yujing City, which was very important. In addition, the imperial court attached great importance to scientific examinations, and the scholars who reached the imperial examination were related to the tax exemption of gentry, so officials from the imperial examination were sent as chief examiners of the scientific examination.

"Hmm? Have the examiners from all sides recommended the papers?"

It was noon, and Li Shenguang guessed that the scholar who was quick-wisted had already handed in the paper, so he asked the examiners in each room below.

“Each room has completed papers to hand over.”

Several deputy examiners hurriedly ran in, carried the papers in their hands, pulled them open and sealed them on the table, and let Li Shenguang watch them.

"Well? This article talks about benevolence, righteousness, etiquette and law. It seems to be upright and upright, but it is strong and strong, but it is close to be kind. Those who talk about the great truths in their mouths are all hypocrites."

After reading a few articles, Li Shenguang shook his head and pulled the article aside.

The deputy examiner next to him also came over to see him, shook his head, and decided to be the result of the fall.

"Hmm? Good word!"

Suddenly, Li Shenguang saw an article with his handwriting as vivid as flying. He nodded immediately and looked at the article's problem. "The heart of the Holy Emperor can only be clear." This sentence gently patted the table, "Okay, it's just empty, and you can understand it. When we study, we must first be sincere, be sincere and selfless, be natural and etiquette and law-based, and all things are one."

This article is naturally from Hong Yi. The examiner Li Shenguang is from the Li Shi School. His article is simply written to the other party's heart, and he is unable to praise the exam without any qualities.

Moreover, Hong Yi's font is imitating the Amitabha scriptures. The handwriting gives people a very light and comfortable feeling, but it is not the kind of font that is charming and soft. It can be said to be a combination of hardness and softness and full of vitality.

"Mr. Li is the strictest, and there are few articles that praise you."

"I'm afraid the first place in the scientific test will be decided."

The deputy examiners around saw Li Shenguang's appearance and whispered to him, and came up to watch it. When they saw the handwriting, they all applauded.

"Who is this candidate? Report your resume." Seeing the proud part, Li Shenguang couldn't help asking.

"This son is named Hong Yi, and he is the son of Lord Hong, the Marquis of Wuwen."

The deputy examiner had already reported Hong Yi's resume.

"The son of Wu Wenhou Hong Taibao?" Li Shenguang frowned.

"Mr. Li, be careful. Marquis Wu Wen was named Grand Tutor yesterday, and his title will be changed in the future." A deputy chief examiner reminded Li Shenguang.

"Yes." Li Shenguang looked at the paper in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "The intention and handwriting of this volume are excellent. How about I just identify it as the number one?"

Just as he said it, a yamen runner outside sang: "The Grand Master Hong is here."

"Hurry up and welcome, the chief master Wen Zai, and the Marquis of Wu Wen was named the Grand Tutor yesterday. Today's scientific examination must be the emperor's will, and come to inspect the examination room."

Li Shenguang quickly stood up, flicked his clothes on his body, and led the deputy examiners from each room to greet him outside the door.

Sure enough, a large sedan chair outside the door was lifted to the door, and then Hong Xuanji was wearing an official uniform and his face was solemn.

Li Shenguang hurriedly led the deputy examiners to bow.

Hong Xuanji is now the Grand Tutor and is ranked as the third Duke, which is equivalent to the prime minister's official position, much larger than Li Shenguang. These people naturally have to welcome them.

"Can this scientific expedition go smoothly? Is there any entrainment?" Hong Xuanji nodded and asked after these people bowed.

"There is no entrainment, nor is there any fraud." Li Shenguang said in a humble and arrogant manner, and then waved his hand, "Master Hong, please move to the main examination room."

After both parties arrived at the main examination room, they sat down and served tea. After a series of polite official rules, Hong Xuanji sat up and swept the papers on the table, "Has the first place been settled?"

"Of course, it's a coincidence that these first-place articles are all recognized by us. After checking their resume, they turned out to be your son, Tai Shi Hong, the one named Hong Yi." Li Shenguang took out Hong Yi's paper and spread it on the table for Hong Xuanji to watch.

"Hmm? First place?" Hong Xuanji's eyes flashed slightly, and he gradually frowned as he looked at the paper.

When he frowned, the atmosphere in the whole room suddenly became tense! The deputy examiners felt an invisible pressure and couldn't breathe.

There was no sound in the whole house, and the sound of coughing could not be heard.

"This word is domineering, showing its sharpness, and not restless." Hong Xuanji shook his head, "And this article is not smooth. Some places are simply nonsense. Not to mention being the first, it is difficult to pass the exam. Although he is my son, he may have to practice for a few years. To remove the sharpness, this scientific examination will be a failure."

As he said that, Hong Xuanji picked up the paper and threw it into the pile of fallen papers.

"Huh?" Li Shenguang saw this situation and his eyebrows hopped violently, and blood suddenly slapped on his face. He suddenly slapped the table.

Bang!

The pen and ink on the table all shook to the ground.

The atmosphere in the room was heavy, but Li Shenguang's sudden slap scared the deputy examiners present! Several of them had their legs and feet weakened and almost fell to the ground!

No one expected that this Shangshu would suddenly slap the table at the Grand Tutor and Prime Minister of the current dynasty!

However, those present also knew that the two schools were different, and opposition was taken for granted.

"Hong Xuanji, I am the chief examiner here, you are just a patrol. Although I am a few ranks, I have no right to determine whether the test paper is good or bad!" Li Shenguang's roar resounded throughout the room, "A real man is not evading his relatives. You are suppressing your son for your own reputation. You are not upright in your heart, and you do not do evil for the country."

"Hmm?" Hong Xuanji stopped and looked at the roaring Li Shenguang coldly: "My son is too sharp and not a virtuous country. He has to press and file and become a talent. This is naturally a virtuous country. Is my son still unclear? As the chief examiner, how can you lose your dignity? I am the emperor personally appointed the Grand Tutor, fight for the country, and manage the government affairs. Do you think I am a villain? What do you think of the emperor's vision? I will go to court tomorrow morning and I will study your book heavily! Now retreat quickly and wait to listen to it!"

When Hong Xuanji said this coldly, everyone suddenly felt a biting chill. Everyone knew that Hong Xuanji was a general and killed people like a terrible person. He would never be ruthless in dealing with political enemies. In the court, there were very few people who could fight against him.

But Li Shenguang didn't know that, but he refused to give in: "I am the chief examiner of the emperor now, and you have no right to ask me to withdraw! Whether to participate in me or not is your business! The court does not withdraw me for one day, but I will be the chief examiner in one day! I will also study for you tomorrow morning court! I will study for you beyond your authority! Suppress good talents! You are a villain! The emperor uses you, but he uses the wrong person!"

"I am following the emperor's oral order to inspect the examination room, and I am the imperial envoy, and I have the convenience of fully handling all matters." Hong Xuanji said lightly: "Left and right, pull him down. I will report to the emperor about what happened today."

"yes!"

At this moment, two people came in and were about to pull Li Shenguang down.

"Hong Xuanji, you dare!" Li Shenguang roared: "If you dare to ask me to retreat, I will fight the imperial court case with you. Try it. I will go out to collide with Jing Yangzhong, exile for three thousand miles, and fight the imperial court case with you. Even if you are killed in the Golden Palace, you will fight you to the end! Hong Xuanji is a villain! Try it! Try it!"

"Crashing Jingyang Bell?" Hong Xuanji's heart moved, and he knew that Li Shenguang could really do it. This Jingyang Bell could only hit the scene with great things, which alarmed the emperor to attend court. However, no matter the big or small person, the person who hit the bell would be exiled for three thousand miles.

Moreover, Li Shenguang might be killed in the Golden Palace during the dispute, and the matter would be a big deal.

The deputy examiner around heard the roar of the chief examiner and the Grand Tutor, and both shrank aside. This dispute was a school dispute, not a simple first place. Hong Xuanji is a master of Neo-Confucianism, while Li Shenguang is a scholar of the Li-Shi School.
Chapter completed!