About half an hour later, the sun began to rise, and the candidates for reference also sat in their respective seats according to their order.
The palace examination is different from the provincial examination. There is no bamboo curtain between the candidates. The candidates just sit at a certain distance apart.
Fortunately, Chongzhengjeon Hall is large enough to accommodate hundreds of candidates for reference at the same time.
"Your Majesty is here!"
At this time, the sound of a whip sounded, and the candidates who had just been seated suddenly stood up. Visible to the naked eye, the examinees all lowered their heads, not daring to take any offense.
In fact, Li Jie arrived at Chongzheng Hall very early, but he did not appear directly in front of Juzi. Instead, he stayed in Houshui Pavilion behind Chongzheng Hall and communicated with the examiners for a while.
Houshui Pavilion is also the place where the examination papers are marked. Ten examiners gathered here. Before Linxuan announced the results, they ate, drank and had sex in Houshui Pavilion.
The lock-in system still applies to palace examinations.
As for other arrangement offices, examination offices, and re-examination offices, they are also arranged in the pavilions behind Chongzheng Hall.
"Holy Holy Gong!"
After Li Jie stood still, another whip sound sounded, and the disciples shouted in unison.
Since they had to meet the emperor in person, the Taichang Liyuan also dispatched corresponding officials to provide temporary training to the scholars.
Therefore, there are almost no mistakes in the words and deeds of the disciples.
"I beg you."
Li Jie glanced at the candidates and whispered.
Immediately afterwards, Liu Maoqin on the side held his throat and shouted.
"flat!"
As soon as the words were finished, the disciples straightened up almost at the same time, their whole bodies except for their heads which were still half bowed.
In fact, the etiquette system in the Song Dynasty was not as strict as in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Although it was taboo to look up at the emperor, the emperors often did not punish them severely.
However, even so, he did not dare to do so directly.
After all, regulations are one thing and facts are another.
In addition, it was the first time for the candidates to listen to Deyin, so it was inevitable that they would feel nervous.
"In recent times, scholars have been selected exclusively for poems and poems. However, it is rare for those who have become officials in recent times to understand the world's great scriptures. There are many who can read broken sentences and become workers."
"As the saying goes, if you are poor, you will change, if you change, you will be general, and if you are general, you will be long-term. I want to find virtuous people and rule the world. Therefore, in this subject, I will not use poetry and poetry, but only try to discuss one method."
"There is no limit to the number of words and the style of writing."
"You, gentlemen, can write down your thoughts, and I will read them in person!"
Li Jie's speech only briefly explained the reason why this subject only tests policy theory. As for the specific questions, it was certainly impossible for him to read them out personally.
After his brief speech, he left the scene.
As soon as he left, the chamberlains from the Royal Medicine Academy handed out the printed examination papers to the candidates' desks one after another.
At this time, the candidates were still immersed in the shock of listening to the German music.
Just test policy theory!
This... this was too unexpected.
I didn't say anything before the exam.
Especially those candidates who are good at poetry and poetry were particularly shocked.
All the previous examinations focused on poetry and prose. Although policy essays were also a common question type in the imperial examinations, we couldn't just rely on policy essays, right?
If this wasn't an imperial city, and if there weren't too many inspectors around, the Jiangwu Palace might have turned into a vegetable market in an instant.
Just taking the policy theory test is like a heavy boulder, weighing on the minds of most candidates.
The palace examination in the second year of Tiansheng's reign began in this strange atmosphere.
When the test questions were distributed, the tense atmosphere reached another peak.
[My virtue is not the same. I entrust it to the scholars and the people. What I want to govern the world is the request of Li Xian from all directions. I extend it to the court in detail and ignore worldly affairs. How can I test the knowledge of the great masters and use their knowledge to do so?
What I heard
(The first two sentences are modest words, and the latter meaning is roughly asking for advice with an open mind)
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At the time of the Five Dynasties, the world was divided, and Taizu set out to make his fortune. Although he went to Xichuan, Pinglingbiao, and the south of the Yangtze River, Wu, Yue, Jing, and Fujian returned to his hometown. After that, Hedong was still alive. Later, Taizong came again,
That's when it was conquered.
(Praise the martial arts of Taizu and Taizong. Taizu pacified Shu, captured Jinghu, attacked the Southern Han, captured Jiangnan, etc., and Song Taizong destroyed the Northern Han)
However, in the northwest, Deming is ambitious. If he does not break his wings but grows them, he will surely fly.
In addition, looking to the north, the Khitan tiger is sitting in the land of dark clouds, advancing and retreating within a few inches, and the offensive and defensive momentum is reversed.
The current shortcomings can be described as dangerous!
The way to govern must have its origin and end, and the strategies it adopts must also have its sequence.
This is what the doctor should know.
In the past, the emperors of Qin and the Han Dynasty, in all directions, swept through the eight wastelands and rectified the world. Although the words of today's officials are not perfect, they must still have something to say.
(It means that although you may not be able to describe it perfectly, there is still merit in brainstorming)
I will personally read the detailed author's work. (I will personally read the author's excellent policy analysis)]
Seeing the questions in the palace examination, everyone present instantly changed into Yuan Hua.
I can’t do this question, it’s too difficult!
But no matter how difficult it is, you have to bite the bullet and answer it.
The only gratifying thing is probably that today we will only take one policy theory test, and there is no limit to the number of words and the style of writing.
Houshui Pavilion.
Seeing Li Jie arriving in person, the ministers and examiners present stood up one after another.
"Plain body."
Li Jie waved his hand indifferently. This was not a formal occasion. They were meeting in private, so there was no need to remain tense.
"My lords, please sit down."
After saying this, Li Jie walked up to the throne and sat down slowly.
"I just heard that you seem to think that the questions in this subject's imperial examination are too difficult?"
"Your Majesty, that's what you said."
Lu Yijian stood up and stood up.
"Most of the people who take exams ignore common affairs. Strategies to smooth the border are not a one-day effort. If it is not accumulated over time, it will be really difficult to answer this question."
What Lu Yijian said is not that it is too difficult to answer the question, but that it is too difficult to answer it well.
Most of those who can participate in the palace examination are people who have read poetry and books. Even if they don't know the inside story of the border, it is not too difficult to compile a decent answer sheet on the spot by referring to the system of the previous generation.
The hard thing is to say something meaningful!
Not to mention it was an exam test, even if all the officials in the court were asked to answer in person, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to write a majestic essay for a while.
"oh?"
Hearing this, Li Jie chuckled.
"As Lu Dacan said, is this exactly the reason for changing poetry and poetry into policy theory?"
"I would like to ask, when Lu Dacan ascended the throne, should he use poetry or practice?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yijian quickly explained.
"I...I don't mean that. I just feel that the brightness of the sun and the moon is not the light of one essence. Things depend on each other. What I have done well in advance is mostly the art of speech and poetry."
"What Lu Dashen said also has merit."
Li Jie deliberately made a pensive expression, and after a moment, he slowly spoke.
"In the imperial examination of this subject, miscellaneous offenders will be eliminated and not dismissed." (Miscellaneous offenders refer to those who violate the taboos of the temple, that is, candidates need to avoid taboos)
"What do you think, sir?"
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers present were surprised.
Eliminate miscellaneous criminals but not depose them?
This is obviously a guarantee for everyone to win!
Unless the candidate has a brain attack, he will never commit the crime of temple taboo.
The official's words are all for this purpose, what else can they do?