Xu Qian looked at the number plate and found his examination booth. This examination booth was smaller than a pigsty, with a wooden structure. The outer layer of paint had peeled off in many places, making it uncomfortable for people to sit in it and even stretch out.
It's funny to say that a bright future in the world always seems to go through countless hardships, and the same is true for the imperial examination. Xu Qian is not afraid of such hardships. After entering the examination shed, he slumped in his own small world and felt nothing in his heart.
He quickly took out his pen, ink, paper and inkstone from the examination paper and concentrated on sharpening the ink.
Not to mention how well your article is done in the exam, the prerequisite is that your handwriting must be good, so that it can be pleasing to the eye and make people more interested in reading your article. In this era, the role of ink must not be ignored when writing.
, if the ground ink is full, it will achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Xu Qian not only inherited the bookworm's running script, but also the memories of his previous life. When he was in the museum, he often copied and copied some dharma stickers for publicity purposes, so Xu Qian's calligraphy was quite good, but the way of polishing ink
This can be regarded as an advantage for a person like him who comes from a humble background. Those young men who have nothing but clothes and food to open their mouths must not be able to polish ink as delicate and full as Xu Qian's.
Anyway, the question hasn't been given yet, so Xu Qian is not in a hurry. He tries to relax himself while slowly polishing his ink. At this moment, someone comes to the Jiawu examination booth opposite. The examination booth and Xu Qian
Qian was only a foot away and could see every move clearly.
"So smelly?"
The person taking the exam was obviously a young man. As soon as he found his exam booth, he couldn't help but pinch his nose and talk loudly.
And this person turned out to be Xu Qian's acquaintance, Zhang Shusheng, the young master of the Zhang family.
Zhang Shusheng was fettered for three days. After such a long time, he was now in full swing. He entered the examination booth and cursed a few more times. After sitting down, he saw Xu Qian opposite him.
Xu Qian just glanced at him indifferently and continued to lower his head and polish his ink. He didn't seem to take him to heart. This young master of the Zhang family has not yet obtained the qualifications for being a child. It is only natural that he will continue to take the exam this year.
, as a gentry family, if you don’t succeed once, you can do it twice or three times, anyway, there is no pressure.
But Xu Qian clearly felt that Zhang Shusheng was looking at him with burning eyes. Of course, this was not the burning passion of men and women, but the kind of jealousy seen by enemies when they meet.
Zhang Shusheng sneered at him, then laughed and said: "How can a lowly servant come to take the exam? This Qiantang County is really becoming more and more smoky."
Xu Qian ignored him at all and continued to polish his ink.
After waiting for less than half an hour, the sound of bells and drums was finally heard, indicating that the exam had officially begun. Immediately afterwards, a policeman passed by with a gong. He shouted loudly and said: "Listen to the question. The eight-part question is: I am here to
Lao Yuzhang..."
Immediately afterwards, another policeman passed by carrying a sign with a question... But at this time, Xu Qian was suddenly stunned.
Then there was a burst of ecstasy.
He suddenly realized that Magistrate Su seemed to have helped him a lot.
This topic was asked by Magistrate Su to examine him. After that, Magistrate Su gave him reading notes. Xu Qian pondered over it day and night. He also wrote a similar article and went to Magistrate Su for advice, and Magistrate Su also helped him revise it.
One or two.
It can be said that if it were any other topic, Xu Qian would be able to compete with his current ability or ability. But if this topic is chosen, Xu Qian is sure of it. He doesn't even need to think about it. He already has a way to solve the problem and solve it in his mind.
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"Okay, Magistrate Su has been so cold to me these past few days. He always puts on a bad face and doesn't even see me. It turns out he wants to avoid suspicion." Xu Qian immediately felt a sense of enlightenment. He didn't expect that he was cheating people every day. Today
But he was fooled by others. How could a person like Magistrate Su show it on his face even if he liked or disliked someone? For example, under his own 'guidance', Magistrate Su had already treated the gentry extremely badly.
impression, but even if someone wants to trick some gentry, will they still say so-and-so, I want to punish you? The more you want to punish someone, the more you have to show kindness and justice, making people feel like a spring breeze, as if there is something wrong with you.
Grace and rain.
In the same way, even if Magistrate Su wants to help Xu Qian, he must remain calm. Does he want everyone in the county to know that the two have a close relationship?
After figuring out this joint, Xu Qian felt a sudden enlightenment, and couldn't help but cheer and shout in his heart: "Magistrate Su is mighty, Magistrate Su is wise."
Although he was ecstatic in his heart, Xu Qian's face was pretending to be calm. He glanced at the examination booths opposite and saw many people with very sad faces, and Zhang Shusheng was no exception, his brows were furrowed.
Just like earthworms.
Xu Qian felt very happy. Originally, the questions in the county examination were not too difficult, and there were very few cut-off questions. However, this year's county examination had such a question, which was enough to make people despair.
Xu Qian finished polishing the ink and immediately wrote on the test paper: "The truth is that the principles of governing the world are only those who judge what is right and treat others."
This is a broken question, and I have consulted with Magistrate Su about this broken question. It is very innovative and just right. Originally, the difficulty of this question lies in two aspects. One is the truncation of the question, which makes it difficult for people who are not familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics.
I found the source, and the second one is Lao Wu Yi Lao... Yu Zhang's words are actually empty talk, which means that if it is said, it means that it is not said.
And Xu Qian's method of solving the problem is to use air to empty. If you have a great truth, I will also have a great truth. However, this great truth cannot be separated from Cheng Zhuji's understanding of these words. Xu Qian's solution to the problem is
The general meaning is: To be honest, the principle of conquering the world with virtue only needs to examine how to apply oneself to others when it comes to the issue of old and young.
Wonderful, wonderful beyond words!
He directly transferred an empty talk to the supreme morality of feudal society, that is to say, whether a person is virtuous or not depends on whether he respects the old and loves the young. To put it bluntly, the main theme of the topic is one word - filial piety.
Solving the questions is not only innovative, but also in line with the most important values in today's world. Just solving the questions is enough to pass the exam.
Xu Qian had entered a state of selflessness at this time and could not think about much. He took up his pen and integrated the articles he had written on this topic together, and then combined it with the teachings in Su County Magistrate's notes. He wrote like a dragon and a snake, and it didn't take much effort to write.
I have written hundreds of words eloquently.
After finishing the eight-legged essay, Xu Qian did not show any relief. Next, there were four exams in poetry, classics, rhymes, and other subjects. However, the eight-part essay was the most important in the imperial examination. If you do well in the eight-part essay, it would be almost enough.
You can decide the ranking.
There were four games in a row, and time passed quickly. During this period, Xu Qian took a few fried cakes from Kao Lan to satisfy his hunger. Although he filled his stomach, he could not quench his thirst, so he asked the passing policeman to bring some water. The policeman recognized him.
Xu Qian was willing to help with this small favor, but Zhang Shusheng, who was opposite him, was very dissatisfied.
Xu Qian had finished all the questions in the four exams, but he did not dare to hand in the papers in advance. Although the county exam was not a formal exam, Xu Qian did not want to be the first, and Magistrate Su certainly did not want him to be the first, so he
He still pretended to be immersed in the topic, holding his pen and staring blankly.
I don’t know how long it took, but someone finally started to hand in the paper. Magistrate Su and several adults were sitting in a shed. When someone went to hand in the paper, they took the opportunity to comment on it. If they felt that the article had merit, they would definitely give a hint.
, but if the article is not well done, it will naturally not be given a good look.
However, although the papers are handed in in advance, they are not allowed to leave the examination room in advance to prevent someone from leaking the inside information outside. This is also a means to prevent cheating. Those candidates who hand in the papers will sit next to Magistrate Su, and the guards will serve them tea and be patient.
Wait for the exam to end.
Opposite Zhang Shusheng finally finished all the questions. It seemed that the difficulty of the exam this time was beyond his expectation, so his expression was not very good. However, he glanced at Xu Qian who did not move and sneered in his heart, thinking that Xu Qian could not understand.
After asking the question, he picked up his article and headed towards Magistrate Su.
Xu Qian looked at the time and saw that there were already many people who had submitted their papers in advance. He smiled and followed them out.
When Zhang Shusheng saw Xu Qian following him, he was immediately jealous of his enemy. He glared at him coldly, with a mixture of contempt for the poor boy from a rich man and mixed with resentment towards Xu Qian. If it weren't for this place
It's an examination room, I'm afraid I have to show off my rhetoric again.