Chapter 332 The Imperial Examinations Are Officially Underway
After His Majesty said these words, the man's face lit up.
"Your Majesty, what about this imperial examination?"
"But the rules must be rules. Since I have posted a document in the court, it is said that as long as the curfew starts the night before the exam, anyone who does not come to register will not be able to participate in this imperial examination.
I really can’t go back on my promise, and no one can make my court’s decrees change.”
"Your Majesty, the common people are aware of the crime."
After meeting His Majesty this time and hearing His Majesty's words, several people understood that they might be spared the jail sentence this time, but they would be disappointed in this year's imperial examination.
There is no way who can let them get the news late and far away?
If their location is near Chang'an City, I don't believe they can come so late?
"But, since I have said that we must select talents in the entire world.
You are far away on the border, the last to get the news, and the last to arrive at Chang'an City. It is understandable that you cannot arrive at the agreed time.
But I summoned eight hundred miles to hurry up and spread the news throughout the world.
Even after receiving the news from the farthest place, if you are poor, you can reach Chang'an on time if the local government provides travel expenses.
And you came today only after you got the news.
Is it possible that there were mistakes in the process when my news came?"
Regarding the news about the science exam, Li Er had already arranged manpower to prepare for it a few months ago.
What we are doing this time is actually to give students all over the world a fair and just opportunity.
Could it be that because the news he spread came late, they also arrived late?
Could it be that someone deliberately caused trouble when conveying the news?
If this is the case, I will definitely not let it go.
After thinking about it, Li Er asked them some other questions.
"You are far away. Your local government must have provided you with enough silver to cover your travel expenses, right?"
Silver tael, what silver tael?
After hearing His Majesty's words, several people were stunned.
At that time, I only heard news from the government, saying that I was going to the government to register and go to Chang'an to take the imperial examination.
And they did sign up to take the imperial examination, but it was unclear whether the government provided money.
If they had sufficient money, they would have arranged to board a carriage and rushed over without stopping, and they would not have been delayed for so long on the road.
When Li Er heard this, his face became very ugly.
This is really unreasonable. The sky is high and the emperor is far away. I know this.
But he didn't expect that the words Gao Huangdi Yuan would be spoken to him one day.
How dare the officials in this remote area disobey their own orders?
He doesn't believe that no matter how far away the government is, it still can't get some money?
It's just that you don't put your own face in your eyes.
But at this moment, there is no way to punish this matter. Could it be that because they did not pay them, all their official positions were revoked?
At that time, people will say that their government is really penniless and all of it is used to provide relief to the victims.
It is very inconvenient to investigate.
If such a situation occurs in the Central Plains, you must arrange for people to investigate.
"That's all, that's all. Since you are all here, it is enough to show your determination to participate in the imperial examination system."
"Your Majesty, forgive me, since the common people already know that the imperial court has issued a decree.
The ordinary people must not dare to violate the government order, so I beg your Majesty to release us and let us return home.
When the imperial examination takes place next year, we will come here in advance so that we no longer have to worry about being late."
After the man finished speaking, Li Er laughed.
"Hahahaha, hahahaha, I also know what happened to you.
The fact that you came late and missed the registration time is not your fault, nor is it the fault of my court.
But my court has already issued a decree and the time will not be changed by anyone, not even me."
"Your Majesty, the common people know."
"However, you are all scholars who traveled thousands of miles to Chang'an City to prepare for the imperial examination because of my preparation for the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty.
Just because of the distance, you are unable to participate in this imperial examination and have to wait until next year. This is not fair to you.
It is even more unfair to our students in remote areas of Datang.
So this time I have also taken countermeasures against you people.
For this exam, I asked someone to write two test papers. One test paper was for the students who came first to take the exam.
The remaining spare test papers are for those of you from remote areas who came late.
When the first batch of imperial examinations is over, three days later, I will organize you all to take the imperial examination again.
To demonstrate the fairness and justice of my court.
Someone came to convey my order and post this matter outside my imperial city.
Anyone who comes to take the imperial examination in these three days, regardless of their status, can come to register and take the second paper examination.
But this time, I only give everyone three days.
If you can't seize this opportunity after three days and want to take the imperial examination, just wait until next year!"
When Li Er learned about the location of the three of them, their location was very remote in the entire Tang Dynasty.
They were not funded by the government and had arrived in Chang'an City on their own.
There should be no one later than them, right?
When the three of them heard this, smiles appeared on their faces and they saluted repeatedly, thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty!
Seeing the various shapes of the three of them, how could Li Er not know the meaning?
After meeting a lot of people, I know that the three of them actually represent three different types of ordinary people.
If a certain type of person becomes an official, he will definitely be the kind of person who is maliciously flattering.
Otherwise, he would not have thought of entering the city with money and bribes.
The second type of officials are those who are just outsiders and run away from whoever is more powerful.
Of course, such officials are easy to control.
The third type of officials are like Wei Zheng.
Of course, subsequent circumstances can also change a person, and what he says is only his conclusion after reading it now.
That's all, the top priority now is to recruit a large number of talents.
These other things will be considered later.
Thinking about the imperial examination that will be held tomorrow, Li Er didn't have a good rest that night.
The number of students who came to register this time was unexpectedly exceeded by more than 1,200.
Fortunately, I had made preparations in advance and had a large number of papers copied overnight. The stock of papers was sufficient to cope with this imperial examination.
Regarding the matter of two test papers, thanks to Brother Xian’s advance reminder, this matter happened again, and Li Er actually made an impromptu decision.
If this news spreads, his reputation will definitely increase dramatically.
While selecting talents, he also left such a good reputation.
Just ask yourself, wouldn’t it make a lot of money?
Early the next morning, I arrived as promised.
The morning court meeting at the palace was not held this morning.
In addition, the entire city of Chang'an was bustling with activity, with patrol teams coming in waves.
Because everyone knows that today is the day when our Imperial Examination System of the Tang Dynasty is officially held.
After waking up in the morning, Chang'an's patrol guards began to beat gongs and drums throughout Chang'an City at regular intervals, urging candidates to take the exam on time to avoid delays and disqualification.
At the same time, he also mentioned that the rules of this exam do not allow you to keep anything private on your body.
If you have any personal possessions on you, you can take them out and throw them outside before entering the examination room.
All the officials didn't care even if they looked at it.
If you enter the examination room and have something secret on your person, if you plagiarize without being discovered by the examiners who patrolled the Tang Dynasty, it will be considered your ability.
However, if plagiarism is discovered in private possession, it will be a serious crime, and the person may be thrown into jail or sent to the army in the worst case.
Because this imperial examination represents fairness and impartiality.
No matter who they are or what their status is, everyone will be treated fairly and justly.
So no matter who it is, nothing is allowed to happen.
After hearing what the court said, some people actually thought of being a little naughty and hid some in their clothes.
After looking at everyone, he quietly threw the things on the ground.
The imperial examination is a trivial matter. If he is discovered and thrown into a prison or sent to the army, wouldn't it be a big disaster?
More than 10 palaces in the entire palace were cleared, and each palace was enough to accommodate hundreds of their candidates.
For single people and single tables, all their seats in the examination room have been arranged when the examination cards are distributed. All they have to do is press the number and go in directly.
Everyone saw this imperial examination process and nodded with satisfaction.
They believe they will be able to gain a lot from this imperial examination! This chapter has been completed!