Hearing Shen Di's affirmative answer, the examiner holding the political essay answer sheet was at a loss. According to Tang Ji's answers to the first few parts and his ability to write poetry, it should be impossible to write such a nonsense article, right? Is it possible? Did he also participate in fraud?
Just when he was confused, other officials came over one after another, took away the political essay examination paper and circulated it.
From time to time, many examiners present murmured again.
"What is going on? Everything above is correct, but this political commentary is a mess?"
"But despite this, based on the previous results, it is more than enough for Mr. Tang to enter the second list."
"Yes, even if this political commentary can reach the level of ordinary candidates, it is indeed possible for Mr. Tang to enter the top three with this score. Even if it is not good, he will still be among the top ten of the second list. It's a pity, it's a pity~"
"..."
Shen Di stroked his beard and did not interrupt everyone's discussion.
Suddenly, several officials standing behind the crowd changed their expressions after seeing this political paper. One of the officials with a higher official position from the Ministry of War said: "It is true that this political paper cannot be read simply by reading the article, but what is stated in it is All methods are the best strategies, and the method of raising troops in the west is even more exquisite. I wonder what the military attachés in the DPRK will think when they see it!"
Several other people also echoed.
"Yes, this strategy of governing the country is also very perfect."
"No wonder His Majesty would choose him to join the imperial court. He is amazing, so amazing!"
"What the hell is Mr. Tang doing? With such a good strategy and method, as long as you answer the questions well, your grades in the top three will definitely be stable!"
"..."
While everyone was talking about it, Shen Di raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet and began to explain: "The reason why Tang Ji wrote such an answer was entirely because he didn't have enough time. He only answered this political essay test paper. Two hours, if you give him time, I believe you will see qualified answers, but his answer also inspired me. In previous years, when dealing with political essay questions in the provincial examination, we often focused on literary style and organization, but ignored the essence of political essays. It is to test the candidates' unique understanding or strategies of politics. However, they are too conservative now and write the same things. Therefore, I would like to make a request to you today. When judging political topics, in addition to the articles, you should also read what the candidates have written. Strategies, especially for officials from the six ministries, you are closer to the court and know more about political commentary!"
Hearing this, many officials showed surprise. As a result, the difficulty of the political topic was directly increased several times. However, they did not dare to question Shen Di's words, and they all held their hands and said: "I will obey my order."
Shen Di nodded slightly and turned to look at the short official behind him: "Master Zhao, I'll leave the rest to you."
Immediately, he said to everyone: "Hand Tang Ji's answer sheet back."
In this way, after Master Zhao completed the grading requirements, the grading of the provincial examination officially began.
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Half a month later, there was a sea of people outside the gate of Gongyuan, and the noise was loud and loud.
The news that the political essay question of this provincial examination has been revised due to Tang Ji has already spread like wildfire. The candidates are divided into two camps. Some people support the new method of judging papers, while others say that the sudden change in the method of judging papers is unfair. People on both sides are also divided. It was so noisy.
A young man in white was dissatisfied and said: "Why, since the new law is going to be used to judge the case, why didn't you inform us in advance?"
"Haha, brother, do you still remember the original intention of setting political topics in the provincial examination? Isn't it just to let the candidates express their own opinions and express their views on court politics? You are just going back to the past and simply modify it according to the methods of the predecessors.
Is it reasonable to just fill in the answer?" Another young man in Tsing Yi retorted.
"However, this fixed method of answering questions has been going on for many years. If we don't follow the trend, how can we go to high school?" someone else replied.
"Then how can we write our own stuff? To put it bluntly, you just don't work hard enough on weekdays, or you are just nerds who can only read rote books. If you ask me, it's good to change it. This time, thanks to Mr. Tang
Otherwise, I don’t know how long this rotten method of judging documents will last!”
"..."
At this time, someone in the crowd noticed the strange noise coming from the gate and immediately shouted: "Stop making noise, let's release the results!"
The gate of Gongyuan slowly opened, and several armored Imperial Guards walked out and opened a path. Several officers with swords walked to the bulletin board on the side, and put up one red paper of A List and two B Lists in turn.
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After a while, all the candidates rushed forward one after another. A young man in blue looked around the B list and saw his name at the end. He shouted excitedly: "I'm on the list, I'm on the list, thank you."
Mr. Tang, thank you Mr. Tang!"
He had already given up hope for this provincial examination, but Tang Jixian captured 19 cheaters and changed the method of judging papers, allowing him to successfully reach the bottom of the second list.
Of course, he was not the only one who had similar thoughts. Many candidates on the list excitedly expressed their gratitude to Tang Ji.
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[Author's digression]: Thank you for this week's golden tickets: Mr. Nie's cat, He Xiaobao's little follower, stars, special cases, and the origin of football.
Thank you also to everyone who persists in reading!!
