The college examination is a elimination system and is divided into a main examination and an additional examination, with two sessions in total.
You can take the second exam only after passing the first exam. If you fail, you can start the repeat mode in advance and prepare for the next subject.
The weather today was very sunny and windy, and all the candidates breathed a sigh of relief. You know, the examination shed has always been simple, and what they fear most is rainy days.
The area outside the examination room is still heavily guarded and ready.
Unlike the county examination and the government examination, this time officers and soldiers were specially mobilized to assist the government officials in maintaining order in the examination room, and at the same time, security work was strengthened.
Compared with Tong Kao, the standard of this scene was obviously improved and it was more solemn.
Start entering the market.
For those who don't obey the schedule and arrangements, get out!
If anyone refuses to cooperate with the inspection or is chirping, throw him out!
In short, you must cooperate with the inspection unconditionally, otherwise, the consequences will be serious.
In terms of process, the college examination is roughly the same as the prefecture examination and the county examination, but it is more stringent.
First of all, check the floating tickets to verify your identity and prevent taking the test for others and cheating.
Unexpectedly, an unexpected scene occurred at this stage. Several old boys suffered the loss of being mute before they even entered the stage.
Among them, a man over sixty years old was directly kicked out because his hair fell out, which was extremely inconsistent with the white hair described on the ticket. Although the old man repeatedly explained that he had suffered from over-exertion.
Bald, but...the explanation is invalid!
There was another person who gained weight due to lack of exercise due to his studies, and was also kicked out because the skinny skin was seriously inconsistent with the description.
Everyone in the examination was trembling with fear. Among them, a few young boys who had a general's belly hurriedly tightened their belts after hearing this, trying to hold their chests out and their abdomens in as much as possible.
Like standing in a military posture?
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When he arrived at Qi Yu's place, the clerk looked at him for a while and then said: "Next time, remember to change your slender figure into a well-proportioned one."
sweat!
It seems that Yipin Zhuangyuan has been eating a lot of chicken recently and has gained some weight.
No surprises, pass!
Then came the inspection phase.
The examination room of the college examination not only provides pen and ink but also provides food, so candidates do not need to bring their own pen and ink basket and food to the venue.
As for the inspection method, that is the favorite sentence of men all over the world - take it off for me!
There is no such thing as privacy these days. If it weren't for the pawnbroker, some well-funded candidates would be able to compete with each other.
In short, any place where cheat sheets may be hidden is the focus of inspection, such as in the hair, in the ear holes, in the nostrils, in the mouth, between the toes, and even in the chrysanthemums...
Check everything!
There are rumors from later generations that there was a female champion in ancient times. How is it possible? Is it true that the inspector who is really insightful is a vegetarian?
…
Qi Yu put on his clothes, shoes and socks, and curtly pulled up his hair before entering the next level.
As usual, the next step is to close the guarantee and sing the guarantee.
Just like the government examination, the college examination still requires two graduates to act as guarantees at the same time, so it will naturally cost double money. Every time it comes to this stage, Qi Yu feels as if he has been blackmailed.
Niang Xipi, a few words are worth one tael of silver? This is easier than robbing!
If I get married one day, I will definitely make back the money I have wronged.
Boom!
A gong sounded.
The first main examination of the college examination has begun!
Curls!
Calm down and read the papers first.
The first part is a period article, titled "Stop the war with force".
This allusion comes from "Zuo Zhuan". It tells that the state of Chu defeated the state of Jin. Pan Dang, a senior official of the state of Chu, persuaded King Zhuang of Chu to pile up the corpses of the Jin people to form a skeleton platform to commemorate the tragedy.
Deter the enemy.
King Zhuang did not agree, so he split the word "武" into "Zhi" and "Ge", and said that to conquer the enemy's army with virtue without fighting, that is: to stop fighting and turn it into force.
After understanding the topic, the central idea becomes clear, which is to convince people with virtue!
If you say that whoever has a stronger fist is the elder brother, or if you interpret it as prohibiting the forging of halberds, then you have misunderstood the meaning of the word "武" and are beside the point.
Fortunately, there are actually several annotations and analyzes on virtue and martial arts in "Dengke Collection".
This book is really a treasure trove of imperial examinations!
Haha~~bring it doctrine!
I learned the essence from the classics and meanings, and then added my own writing style, and it was basically written.
Poetry has always been my weak point, so I don’t pursue high praise, as long as I can get by.
Continuing with the examination, the next topic is policy theory, titled "If the king violently controls Qin, it will be used for our dynasty".
Looking back at history, Wang Meng was a capable minister. When he was the prime minister of the former Qin Dynasty, he was very daring to change and pursue breakthroughs. Politically, he resisted the powerful and purged the officials; militarily, he had strict military discipline and oversaw the military affairs of the six states in the Kanto region;
Economically, he encouraged farming and mulberry farming and vigorously improved farming. This man made outstanding achievements and was known as "the first person to surpass Zhuge".
It can be seen that Wang Meng is an all-round super talent, and his philosophy also has very distinctive characteristics, that is, he dares to criticize the shortcomings of the times and pursues innovation boldly.
It is not difficult to discuss Wang Meng's rule of Qin, but the difficulty lies in the words "if it applies to our dynasty".
What does it mean to criticize current shortcomings and pursue innovation? To reject current national policies?
I feel scared just thinking about it!
Of course, there is another way of thinking, which is to avoid the important and take the light out of context. Talk about encouraging farmers to plant mulberry trees and improve farming without mentioning a word about political and military matters, thus cleverly avoiding the situation.
Make an argument for criticism.
However, it is more dangerous to do this. If you don't do it well, you will suffer the consequences of being too clever!
This question...is no ordinary pitfall!
No matter how knowledgeable and knowledgeable you are, as long as your answers to the questions are not 'appropriate', you will be doomed.
Who knows what the examiner’s point of view is?
Who else could it be, of course it would be Qi Yu.
Qi Yu suppressed his excitement and listed relevant arguments and arguments on the draft paper.
Unknowingly, sweat quietly seeped out from his forehead, and he quickly wiped it off.
If even one drop falls, it is considered a dirty roll.
In the afternoon, Qi Yu finally finished the answer sheet, and then checked it carefully again. If it was correct, he rang the bell and handed in the answer sheet.
It’s not advisable to stay here for a long time. The residual heat of the summer heat is still there, and the smell in the Gongtong has begun to float out.
The action of the yamen servant was very clean and neat, and the verification and sealing were completed very quickly and in one go.
"you can go now!"
"Farewell!...Oh, no, see you next time."
Outside the examination room, the expressions of all the candidates were worried about gains and losses, and no one was relaxed.
The sentence I hear most often is: This decision-making is really too difficult...
Yin Jun is also like an eggplant beaten by frost - limp and droopy.
Seeing Qi Yu's relaxed expression, he couldn't help but ask: "Let me tell you, how did you choose your arguments?"
"Of course, I encourage farmers more and avoid current affairs." Qi Yu forced out an invisible smile and said.
Yin Jun nodded, then shook his head and fell into deep thought.
"I said, your sister!"
"What my sister, huh!"
Yin Jun glared and left angrily.
"Bah! Look at your bad behavior!"
Qi Yu didn't stay any longer and quickly returned to his apartment to read some books.
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One day later, the results for the main exam will be released.
Early in the morning that day, the candidates rushed to the government office to check the status of the results.
When Qi Yu arrived, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Below the list was a scene of mourning, with most people crying and only a few laughing. There was also an elderly boy who passed away due to excessive grief. Fortunately, he was discovered in time and transferred to a hospital.
Doctors have long been accustomed to this. Every time there is an imperial examination, they will prepare some more soothing and refreshing medicine. If you don't faint a few after one exam, it seems that it is not a normal hospital examination.
It can also be seen from this that the destructive power of Wang Meng's rule of Qin was huge. With this knife, more than half of the people in the residence were reduced.
Qi Yu was different. This ranking was the best he had ever achieved since the imperial examination, ranking fourth.
Qi Jing is still in the middle of the pack, steadily looking like a strange flower.
Looking at Yin Jun again, he is ranked after thirty, which is also his worst performance in history.
This is where the contrast arises.
The superior patted the subordinate's forehead gently, as if to say: Xiaojun, don't cry!
Yin Jun was disgusted and spat, almost slurping his lips and said: "Be serious! In the evening, I will wait for you outside the east gate of the city. I can tell you something."
After saying these words, he left quickly.
Meet?
Or a date between men?
It's scary to think about it.
Qi Yu shivered and felt a little cold.
Should I go or not?
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In the moonlit willow branches, people meet after dusk.
There are still willows outside the city gate to the east. The evening breeze blows gently, driving away a few birds that return late, leaving a quiet and hazy place.
The winding bluestone path is deep and long, and the shadows are blurry at night.
Qi Yu and Yin Jun were walking on the path like best friends.
While chatting, Yin Jun suddenly sighed: "Since I was released from prison, I feel a little timid in writing, and my courage has become much smaller. I don't dare to use my strength in this policy."
"Ahem! You asked me out just to complain?" Qi Yu said displeased.
"Of course not!" Yin Jun's eyes flashed, and he suddenly asked: "I see that you look confident. Did you learn some inside information before the exam?"
"Why do you say that?" Qi Yu was startled.
"I know your literary talent very well. Although it's not bad, you can't suppress me every time, unless you have some knack."
Quite smart!
But I still can't tell you.
"Where there is a will, there is a way. I am ambitious, calm and confident, so I often perform well." Qi Yu puffed out his chest and said.
Only a ghost can believe it!
"If you can tell me the secret, I promise you that I will never look for Liu Quan again from now on." When it comes to the future, Yin Jun made a condition.
??
What bullshit!
Qi Yu immediately became angry: "What? If I don't tell you, will you continue to miss my wife? Your sister!!"
boom!
After saying that, he hit him with an old fist.
"pain!"
Yin Jun was in pain, squatted on the ground holding his stomach, and said angrily: "You are a mountain villager, how dare you sneak attack on me!"
"Village man? If you say one more thing, I will let you have a taste of monkey picking peaches!" Qi Yu smiled triumphantly, clenching his hands into fists and pointing his nostrils upward.
"Slow down! A gentleman talks but never moves!" Yin Jun gritted his teeth and straightened up, suddenly saying: "Look, who is that?"
Qi Yu turned around to look, oh, no one was there!
Looking back, I saw Yin Jun running away in a hurry.
However, after he ran to a safe distance, he turned around and said harshly: "Just wait and see how I can suppress you in the examination room!"