There are pitfalls, and there are two pitfalls in one question.
Let’s talk about the first pitfall first. Both of these questions have obvious stances. The answer is either yes or no, so there is no way to reconcile. If the answer is not in line with the examiner’s appetite, even if the diction is beautiful, it will be hiccups.
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The second trap refers specifically to trapping people. Most of these candidates come from poor families. On weekdays, they either study hard or work in the fields. How can they have the opportunity to learn about high-level things?
The imperial examination is also unfair...
Back to the exam questions.
Yan Fuzi's "Xiaolu" doesn't provide much guidance on strategy theory. I guess this is also related to his own knowledge. In this case, I really have to rely on myself.
Qi Yu felt a little hesitant.
While hesitating, he suddenly remembered Meng Lanshan's words. He once said that the examiner Zhao Mingyu had a business background, and he had been politically marginalized because of it. His governance philosophy was also relatively open-minded, even a little extreme.
From this point of view, both of these questions should adopt a more positive and supportive attitude.
Regardless of the topic, it will be much more practical once you understand the main concepts.
Since it is a policy discussion, it is natural to come up with arguments.
The first question adopts an inclusive policy, clearly expresses support for craftsmen, and explains their importance to national development. According to later generations, production technology determines productivity.
The position of the second question is the same as that of the first question. The argument is - meritocracy! The core of this question is to discuss the imperial examination system. If you talk about focusing on agriculture and suppressing business, you will be seriously off topic.
After deciding on the idea, you can start drafting. First list them one by one on the draft paper, and then make corrections, etc.
This exam room was in charge of food, but they had to pay for it. Each meal cost 300 cents, boiled cabbage and white rice. It looked pure and white, without any smell of oil.
Moreover, the white rice is poorly cooked, not only half-cooked but also a bit mushy. People with weak spleen and stomach may suffer from indigestion if they don’t eat it properly.
Although the food was not good, I tolerated it. The key was that it was difficult to swallow with the fermentation in the fermented barrel!
The special flavor is enough to last a lifetime.
After finishing the meal, I had to continue answering questions.
This type of questions is more time-consuming and energy-consuming. It is a long essay and requires a certain amount of control ability.
Generally speaking, the first day is mainly used to write drafts and proofreading, and the second day is used to copy transcripts.
Doing this can reduce the probability of pollution as much as possible.
As evening approaches, the examination room begins to arrange accommodation for candidates, and candidates have to find the corresponding floor berth according to their number, and then go to rest directly, and no noise is allowed.
Floor beds also cost money, 500 cents per person per night, and this money has already been paid when registering.
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Why are you next to him?
Damn it!
Qi Yu glanced at Yin Jun beside him and felt that his teeth were sore again.
"snort!"
The two snorted coldly at the same time, and then turned over at the same time, sleeping back to back with their clothes on.
The musty smell of the quilt was not ordinary, and it made Yin Jun sneeze several times. Qi Yu's sense of smell weakened, and he could barely adapt.
Now that spring is freezing, everyone is shivering and confused.
In the middle of the night, Yin Jun was still thinking about the test questions, and he couldn't sleep.
Finally, he couldn't bear it anymore and gently poked Qi Yu's back with his finger.
"What's the matter?"
"Keep your voice down. The invigilator is taking a nap. Don't wake him up."
"If you have something to say, say it quickly; if you have something to say, say it quickly!"
Sudden……
puff!!!
Perhaps due to poor food and indigestion, Yin Jun couldn't help but fart.
Is there a sound?~~
Hearing the sound, the emissary opened his sleepy eyes, then suddenly touched his nose and snorted softly, and continued to be confused again.
"I said, why do I find it difficult to answer these two questions today? What do you think?" Yin Jun put down his airs and asked softly.
When your future is involved, it doesn't matter if you lower your head for once. Didn't this guy say that he is the one who can laugh in the end?
Small first and then big.
Qi Yu didn't want to pay attention to him at first, but after thinking about it for a while, he had another idea and said with a smile: "How to answer? I think you are stupid because of studying? All dynasties have emphasized agriculture and suppressed business, and the attitude towards craftsmen has been the same.
Especially when strange people take part in the imperial examination, isn’t that obvious? If they come to take part in the imperial examination, wouldn’t they take away the jobs of us scholars? Of course we should oppose this!”
Well……
Yin Jun thought for a while, showed a look of surprise, nodded and said: "Actually, I think so too. I'm asking you just to test your knowledge."
Qi Yu smiled: "Now you know, hehe, your uncle is still your uncle!"
"you……"
The two of them glared at each other again, snorted at each other, and then turned their backs to sleep.
In fact, Yin Jun's draft is not like this.
Like Qi Yu, he took supporting arguments for both questions, but he thought more and more while lying in bed, and then he became shaken and self-doubted.
As a result, the two of them discussed a few words with their own motives.
Yin Jun thought: Fortunately, I asked him, otherwise I almost made a mistake! It seems that today's draft was in vain, and tomorrow I can only improvise and write the answer sheet directly.
But Qi Yu thought: I didn't trick you, the pen is in your hand, how you write is your own business!
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The quilts issued by the government were really thin, and the cold became more intense in the second half of the night. All the candidates were so cold that they curled up like giant insects.
From this point of view, it is very fair. Everyone eats, sleeps, freezes, and suffers together, and there is no big or bad person.
Finally, the first ray of the setting sun shone down on the earth, and the candidates who had been shivering all night longed for the dawn.
There is no time for you to wash up, just eat breakfast and then enter the examination room!
Woohoo~~~
Gongtong fermented a lot again...
After sighing with emotion, all the candidates calmed down and began copying their answer sheets.
Qi Yu didn't dare to be hasty, so he carefully checked yesterday's draft again, and only started to write after confirming that there were no typos.
You must pay full attention to this link and make sure you don't make any mistakes, otherwise it will be a mess.
If you pass this test, you will be a child student, and you will be a scholar after taking the exam. If you fail, all the results of this subject will be invalid, and the next subject will have to start from the county examination...
Tongsheng has a basic social status. Although he does not have the small privileges like a scholar, it is not difficult to find a job as a bookkeeper, which means he has a certain living space.
But Qi Yu didn't want to stop and kept moving forward.
Jingle Bell……
The bell is handed in.
Qi Yu specifically turned around and took one look at this detestable but indispensable Gong Tong before leaving with complicated emotions.
The government examination has come to an end, and the next step is to wait for the results to be released.
Qi Yu did some calculations and found that the expenses for these three games were quite high. The round-trip travel expenses, accommodation fees, sealing fees, meal expenses, plus the insurance premiums for inviting junior students, all added up to almost ten taels of silver, which was less than
It was much higher in the previous county examination. No wonder Yin Jun said that the burden of the imperial examination was very heavy, and it seems to be true.
There are still all kinds of faces outside the examination room.
Some are relaxed, some are melancholy, and there are also a lot of hindsight.
Instead of blowing in the sea here, it is better to take a bath first, then catch up on your sleep and recuperate your spirit.
Yin Jun was the last one to walk out of the examination room, with some regret and haste hanging in the corners of his eyes.
Qi Yu secretly glanced at him, feeling secretly happy.
Suddenly, an elegant carriage drove towards me.
A man who looked like a butler walked up to Qi Yu and said, "Mr. Qi, my master has invited you."
"Oh, it's you……"
After identification, Qi Yu finally recognized this person. He was the steward of Meng Lanshan's house. He remembered that his name was He Shun.
"Butler He, I want to go back and take a shower first, and then I go to see Mr. Wenzhu. Do you think that's okay?"
He Shun's nose twitched, and he smiled understandingly and said, "Young master, please do as you please."
Mr. Wenzhu?
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar. No one thought that this humble young scholar would have such a background. Not only Qi Jing, but also Yin Jun was greatly surprised.
Qi Yu and Qi Jing said goodbye, and then stepped onto the carriage under the envious eyes of everyone.
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Meng Lanshan still maintained a harmonious attitude, as if he was a hermit wandering in paradise.
Qi Yu first received the greeting and then sat down sideways.
"How did you go in the exam?" Meng Lanshan asked warmly.
"Thank you for your concern, sir. I feel okay."
"Tell me."
Therefore, Qi Yu gave a general summary of the three exams. As for the strategy, he also emphasized his own arguments.
"Sutra-pasting is a matter of rote memorization. As long as you don't miss any questions and answer them correctly, you've basically passed. Your essays are pretty good. You can use the ancient to illustrate the present, which can be said to be the right answer."
After a pause, Meng Lanshan added: "As for the policy discussion, it can be considered...yes! Governor Zhao is a relatively open-minded person. Your answer to the question is in line with his taste. If nothing else, he should be able to pass it."
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Qi Yu's heart surged when he heard it, as if he really saw that he was on the list.
This is the importance of celebrity guidance. Although it is just a few words of general direction, it is of endless benefit.
After talking about the scientific examination, Meng Lanshan brought up the old matter again: "I don't want to waste time on painting anymore, so just hold on tight."
"Sir, you are serious." Qi Yu responded while frowning: "To be honest, sir, I am also worried about the subject of the painting. How do you think this beautiful river and mountain can be painted to make it look majestic?"
A work must not only have vivid brushwork, but also have good meaning and momentum.
Meng Lanshan shook his head and seemed to be at a loss for words: "Creating works requires a flash of inspiration, which is not directly related to the level of knowledge, so I can't explain why. So, there is no shortage of ideas in my study room.
If you go in and take a look at the information on mountain and river geography, you may be able to get some inspiration from the classics."
"Okay, thank you sir." Qi Yu said.
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There are so many books! The study room of a wealthy family is different, and Qi Yu is very envious of it.
Although the classics are good, I don’t have time to browse them. My next task is to draw mountains and rivers.
Inadvertently, I found a map of China on the bookshelf. It was a kind of herbal map simply sketched with a brush. Although it was simple, it was very detailed.
this……
Got it!
Qi Yu suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind.
Then, he called his housekeeper He Shun and asked him to prepare several large sheets of drawing paper, as well as some rulers and other items.
Large-format paper is relatively rare and is rarely used by ordinary people. However, it is not difficult for the Meng family to obtain it.
Large paintings cannot be painted on a table. It is more convenient to spread them out on the ground.
Qi Yu concentrated his attention, first drew a scale, and then carefully sketched it with a pencil. After correcting it several times, he finally drew a rough outline.
Then it's time to apply color, this process needs to be done gently and slowly.
After spending five days, Qi Yu finally completed this masterpiece.
A huge version of the map of China!
It is different from the presentation form of traditional maps, but adopts the satellite stereoscopic imaging style of later generations. From the picture point of view, it has a distinct three-dimensional effect.
The lush Central Plains, the snow-capped snow fields, the vast withered deserts, and the mountainous mountains.
The winding Great Wall stretches from east to west, like a dragon lying high on the land of Kyushu; the Yangtze River and the Yellow River flow down high into the ocean.
The various geographical environments in the picture are clear at a glance and are majestic and magnificent.
This is definitely an epoch-making map masterpiece, at least unprecedented.
"this……"
Even a well-educated scholar like Meng Lanshan was shocked.
Standing in front of this huge picture, you have the feeling of seeing all the small mountains at a glance.
"I have lived for such a long time, and only now do I know that the mountains and rivers of China are like this."