A few days later, the imperial examination that countless people had been waiting for was held as scheduled.
For many students who study hard in poverty, this imperial examination is like the gate of heaven in the eyes of warriors. As long as they step over it, they can leap over the dragon gate, soar into the sky, soar up to 90,000 miles, become a farmer in the morning, and ascend to the emperor's hall in the evening!
Liyang has such a large territory and a large population, so there are thousands of people participating in the examination this time. Looking around, there are all kinds of people, from teenagers to over 50 years old. Except that there are no women,
Among them, only a hundred people can pass the Juren exam. This shows that the cruelty of competition is far beyond what the college entrance examination in previous lives could compare with.
Even Zhao Kai didn't dare to say that he could become one of these hundred people before he read the test questions. With the recommendation order given by Yuan Benxi, Zhao Kai was able to participate in this grand battle of thousands of sails as he wished.
It was a scene, but Zhao Kai didn’t come here to take the first prize, he came to experience life, so Zhao Kai didn’t arrive until the registration was about to end.
"This candidate, do you bring this little thing?"
The invigilator couldn't help but be a little confused after checking what Zhao Kai brought with him. He didn't expect that the examinee Zhao Kai only brought a water bottle and walked in so leisurely.
You must know that the examination lasts for three days. During these three days, all candidates will be assigned a small single room. They will eat, drink and have sex in these days. They cannot go out without handing in the papers. Therefore, in addition to pen, ink and paper,
You have to bring your own food and other food, so many candidates bring large and small bags, which also brings a lot of workload to the invigilators.
Of course, no such candidate would dare to cheat. After all, if caught, he would be beheaded. The officialdom of Yong Huinian, controlled by Zhang Julu, was relatively clear.
"The adults are laughing at me. I have been poor since I was a child, and I really don't have any extra luggage." You can't say that I just came to see if it is difficult. If it is too difficult, I will leave.
"Okay, let's go in. If you have any difficulties, you can ask the examiner for help."
"Thank you, sir,"
Zhao Kai walked into the examination room with leisurely steps and hummed a song. Those who didn't know better thought he was here to inspect the examination room!
This imperial examination was just like the college entrance examination in the previous life. I was still very nervous during the college entrance examination, but this time my mood was different. There was no such nervous feeling. Zhao Kai had many thoughts, but he did not expect that he was immediately interrupted by a rush of words.
The voice interrupted, and soon I saw several officers and soldiers running over carrying stretchers. After asking about it, I found out that some candidates had fainted because they were too nervous. The key is that this is already the fifth one. Well, there is also this
This kind of operation, even if you don’t even look at the question, you’ve already made so many mistakes!
When he saw someone fainting, Zhao Kai naturally went over to lend a hand and help lift the person onto a stretcher.
"This candidate, are you here to take an exam or just for fun? Go back to your test center quickly." The examiners couldn't stand it anymore. Are there any people who come here who know how to take the exam? That's the imperial examination!
Zhao Kai smiled awkwardly: "I'm sorry, I'll go over there right away, you guys are busy!"
I found my test site, which was a small room with the door open, a small table with pens, ink, paper and inkstones on it, and a small bed. There was a bucket next to it, probably for rice fields, outside the door.
There are also officers and soldiers patrolling constantly. It's as simple as being in prison.
After waiting for a long time, the examiner distributed the test questions. Zhao Kai thought that the questions for the imperial examination candidates would be very long, but he did not expect that there were only two words on them:
Spring and Autumn!
"This question is well written!" Zhao Kai couldn't help but give a thumbs up to the person who asked the question. It's just two words, but it covers everything. There's a lot to write about. It's not like those college entrance examination essays where the questions are vague.
In it, it’s not easy to review the questions!
More importantly, there is no need to hand in a blank paper for this question, Zhao Kaihui! Spring and Autumn, helpless, have two meanings. One is the literal meaning, when spring goes and autumn comes, everything changes. The other is the Spring and Autumn period, nine
The country is fighting for hegemony.
After Zhao Kai thought for a moment, he wrote three words on the paper without hesitation:
"Eight Kingdoms Theory"
The world is rising and falling, and the people are suffering. They only hope that the heroes will conquer the nine states, and the nine kingdoms in the Spring and Autumn Period. Liyang will destroy eight of them alone. The eight kingdoms will be destroyed. It is not the army that is disadvantageous, but the war is not good, and the harm is to people and people~~~~
Zhao Kai once remembered that he had memorized an ancient article called "The Theory of Six Kingdoms", which he could use just in time. Quoting allusions is also one of the techniques of composition, but Zhao Kai quoted a little more. Next, Zhao Kai
Kai used vivid and gorgeous sentences to describe how Liyang was able to destroy the other eight countries step by step from a small border country to become the final winner among the nine countries in the Spring and Autumn Period. He also compared the strength of the countries before the war and analyzed the true reasons for the defeat of other countries.
As for the reasons, the focus falls on Western Chu, and the reasons for the Kingdom of Western Chu are analyzed in detail.
Although Western Chu had many soldiers, a benevolent king, and victorious generals like Ye Baikui, the most critical factor in the war was the overall national strength. Liyang had already annexed seven countries before destroying Western Chu.
The national power is far greater than that of Xi Chu, and the successive victories have brought the morale of Liyang's army to an unprecedented height. It is no longer something that can be reversed by manpower. The last thing Xi Chu should do is sit on the mountain at the beginning of the Spring and Autumn War.
Watching the tiger fight, now reap the benefits and let Li Yang grow.
After analyzing these, Zhao Kai then talked about the significance of Li Yang's unification of the world this time,
Liyang's destruction of the Eight Kingdoms indeed brought huge disasters to the people of the world, and countless people were displaced. This is indeed inseparable from Liyang. The survivors of the Eight Kingdoms only knew that Liyang was cruel, but who knew about the chaos of the Nine Kingdoms during the Spring and Autumn Period?
, there have never been fewer people killed in war every year. Only through great unification can real peace be achieved.
~~~Traveling on the same track, writing on the same text, only by gathering strength can we avoid being invaded by foreigners. The shame of Dafeng is still vivid in our minds~~~
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Kai talked about the current state of Liyang. In layman's terms, although Liyang now unified the Central Plains, it was still in a situation of internal and external troubles. There were millions of soldiers from Beimang looking at it, and the remnants of various countries inside were trying to
The restoration of the country is about to begin, and with the several major vassal kings all holding large armies and controlling a piece of land, the world that has finally been calmed down may still break out into war at any time.
Just raising the problem is not enough. Zhao Kai immediately proposed a solution.
First is Beimang, which is undoubtedly the biggest threat to the Liyang Dynasty. Fortunately, there is Xu Xiao in the court, and Zhao Kai also made great achievements in fighting against Xu Xiao. Frankly speaking, if it were not for Xu Xiao, I am afraid that the people of China would have suffered at the hands of Beimang's horseshoes.
Got off.
Then there is the issue of the remnants of the Eight Kingdoms. It is not difficult to solve this. There are two ways. One is to implement benevolent government and gradually let them live a peaceful life. After a few generations, who will remember the homeland. The other
The first method is to attack them first, find a way to make them jump out, and then win the battle. This method is cruel and is not recommended.
Next comes the problem of several major vassals. This is the biggest headache for the royal families of all dynasties. However, this is not difficult for Zhao Kai, who has five thousand years of cultural heritage. I saw Zhao Kai slowly writing in his pen:
In ancient times, the princes were no more than a hundred miles away, and their strength and weakness were easy to control. Nowadays, the princes may be connected to dozens of cities, and the area is thousands of miles away. Slow down will lead to arrogance and extravagance, which can easily lead to chaos, but quick will prevent them from becoming strong and unite to rebel against the capital; use methods to cut them off.
, then the reverse festival has sprouted; now the princes may have ten or so children, and they are suitable for heirs and successors. Although the remaining ones are flesh and blood, they have no land title, so the way of benevolence and filial piety is not proclaimed. May your majesty order the princes to favor their younger brothers and use them as princes
In other words, everyone is happy to get what they want; the superiors use virtues to distribute their country, and it is not weakened but slightly weakened...
This is the famous order to push the favor, the greatest conspiracy of all time. Zhao Kai believes that this order will definitely shock everyone when it comes out, weakening the vassal king, and it will be easy to kill. However, it is easier said than done, and it may happen again.
Triggering a rebellion, Zhao Kai even felt that Emperor Li Yang might not have the courage to do this, but it had nothing to do with him, he just said it.
After writing this, the number of words in this article has reached nearly 20,000 words, which has completely exceeded the articles written by ordinary candidates. It is completely ready for submission. However, after Zhao Kai thought deeply, he picked up the pen again and slowly wrote:
Since ancient times, everyone has known that it is difficult to conquer a country, but they do not know that it is even more difficult to defend a country. Looking at the ancient dynasties, they all ended in hundreds of years. It is not easy to do it for thousands of years. I have four wishes in my life. If I can complete them, my future will be determined:
I wish that Liyang's law should be established for the sake of the people. It will not be tolerated by nobles, nor deprived by poverty. There will be no injustice, no crime of imposition. I will obey the law like a sword, break the idolatry of monsters, and do not seek gods!
May the people of Liyang follow the truth, know etiquette and righteousness, keep a benevolent heart, not judge success or failure based on money, not succumb to power, sympathize with the weak, hate injustice, be strong-willed in times of crisis, and always reflect on themselves when no one is around!
I hope that there will be no more oppression and restraint in this world, and that everyone who is born in this world will have the right to live, the right to freedom, and the right to happiness!
I hope that one day, everyone is born equal and there is no distinction between high and low. Protect life and pursue light!
This is my heart's wish. Although there are many twists and turns, I am not afraid to move forward!
"Li Chungang had two great ambitions. My four great ambitions are no worse than his, right?"
Zhao Kai put down the pen in his hand with satisfaction. He had written everything he should and wanted to write. Naturally, he didn't want to stay in this poor place anymore.