"Look, my name, I passed the exam, I entered the palace exam!"
"I'm in too. Come on, let's find a place to drink and celebrate."
Obviously, in this era where literature is valued over martial arts, being able to stand out from the general examination and enter the palace examination is the same as passing the national examination in modern times. Although not all people who pass the palace examination can become Jinshi.
, basically the admission rate can reach 70 to 80%. As long as you don’t lose etiquette in front of the palace or say the wrong thing, there should be no problem.
Of course, there are countless candidates gathered under the city wall. As the saying goes, some are happy and some are sad. There are still some candidates who are very confident in their abilities but failed to pass the exam, and there are still some candidates who are lucky.
Their endings are naturally in sharp contrast to those who passed the exam. Those people all went to eat and drink, and basically wanted to celebrate with a big meal today. And these losers were basically pessimistic and lost.
Walking on the street, ready to go back to the inn to pack up and leave Bianliang.
On Lu Yao's side, after seeing his name appear on the list, he was too lazy to look at whose names appeared on the imperial list. In contrast, he was more willing to see these students
With their different expressions and reactions, it can be said that exam-oriented education can be regarded as the core method of recruiting talents in our country from ancient times to today. However, are these failed candidates really incompetent? In other words, if they are allowed to
If they become officials, will they really be inferior to those at the top? Lu Yao doesn't think so.
The imperial examination system was created in order to consolidate the feudal centralized rule after the Sui Dynasty established a unified multi-ethnic country. After the establishment of the Sui Dynasty, in order to consolidate the feudal rule and strengthen the control over the people, a series of systems from the central to the local governments were established.
Administrative agencies. The normal operation of these agencies requires a large number of talents with both ability and political integrity to enrich them. Before the Sui Dynasty, a series of selection methods such as "chaju", "appointment", "nazi" and "nine grades of Zhongzheng" were adopted
At this time, the scholar system also fully exposed its shortcomings. For example, the nine-rank Zhongzheng system before the Sui Dynasty focused on family status and placed the power of selecting people in the hands of local Zhongzheng officials. The official career was completely monopolized by wealthy families, which was very unfavorable to centralization of power.
The development of the system. And the situation of "no one in the upper class is from a poor family, and no one in the lower class is from aristocratic family" has also deepened the contradictions between different classes. The majority of lower-class intellectuals are eager to break this situation, rise to the upper class, participate in politics, and share power. Therefore, the imperial examination system
It was created precisely to select a large number of talents, transfer the power of selecting talents to the central government, solve the shortage of officials, and alleviate class conflicts at the same time.
Both the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education adapted to the needs of society at that time, and both cultivated a large number of useful talents for the development of society and promoted social progress. In a sense, they stimulated people's enthusiasm for learning and promoted the development of school education.
Development. However, since the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education are both a system for selecting "scholars" to a certain extent, once the selection of scholars is successful, the social status and life prospects of the selected candidates will be significantly changed. Therefore, although the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education
Education has a very complete examination system. On the surface, it seems to be objective and fair, and everyone is equal before scores. In fact, it contains a very unfair side.
On the one hand, the rigidity and corruption of the test questions themselves, as well as the rigidity and indifference of the test content, cannot truly and comprehensively reflect people's knowledge and abilities; on the other hand, the subjective arbitrariness or mechanical dogmatism in grading all restricts it to a great extent.
The objectivity of the examination was improved. At the same time, because the content of the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education examinations had great limitations, the arrangement of school teaching was carried out around the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education. As a result, formalism in school education was caused.
The dogmatic learning atmosphere is becoming more and more popular. The majority of intellectuals are immersed in books all day long. They do not pay attention to the study of practical problems. They only pay attention to book knowledge, despise or even ignore practical activities, lose the ability to think independently, and stifle the vitality of thought. In addition, due to the fierce competition
In order to get ahead in the competition, many people resort to any means to get ahead, go through the back door, hope to practice favoritism, or even betray their own personality and conscience. All of these deviate from the original intention of the imperial examination and examination. Originally, to a large extent,
The imperial examination system and examination-oriented education that promoted education and social development, in turn, seriously restricted the development of education and society.
Both the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education adapted to the needs of society at that time, and both cultivated a large number of useful talents for the development of society and promoted social progress. In a sense, they stimulated people's enthusiasm for learning and promoted the development of school education.
Development. However, since the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education are both a system for selecting "scholars" to a certain extent, once the selection of scholars is successful, the social status and life prospects of the selected candidates will be significantly changed. Therefore, although the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education
Education has a very complete examination system. On the surface,
It seems to be objective and fair, and everyone is equal before the score, but in fact it contains a very unfair side.
On the one hand, the rigidity and corruption of the test questions themselves, as well as the rigidity and indifference of the test content, cannot truly and comprehensively reflect people's knowledge and abilities; on the other hand, the subjective arbitrariness or mechanical dogmatism in grading all restricts it to a great extent.
The objectivity of the examination was improved. At the same time, because the content of the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education examinations had great limitations, the arrangement of school teaching was carried out around the imperial examination system and examination-oriented education. As a result, formalism in school education was caused.
The dogmatic learning atmosphere is becoming more and more popular. The majority of intellectuals are immersed in books all day long. They do not pay attention to the study of practical problems. They only pay attention to book knowledge, despise or even ignore practical activities, lose the ability to think independently, and stifle the vitality of thought. In addition, due to the fierce competition
In order to get ahead in the competition, many people resort to any means to get ahead, go through the back door, hope to practice favoritism, or even betray their own personality and conscience. All of these deviate from the original intention of the imperial examination and examination. Originally, to a large extent,
The imperial examination system and examination-oriented education that promoted education and social development, in turn, seriously restricted the development of education and society.
Lu Yao couldn't help but sigh when he thought about this. Whether it was ancient times or modern times, there were always exams. This would not change just because he traveled from modern times to ancient times. He could only accept it. Moreover, it should be said that this point is okay.
Will continue to do so.
Su Shi, Su Che and the newly acquainted Zeng Gong also found their names on the list. The reactions of the three of them were much more excited than the dull Lu Yao. Originally, Lu Yao felt that as a bold poet,
Su Shi, like himself, should be very calm about this kind of thing. In other words, these three are all figures in the Eight Great Families of the Tang and Song Dynasties, so they should not take this small test seriously.
Obviously, Lu Yao miscalculated the importance of the imperial examination to every candidate, even Su Shi and others. Even if they could write a lot of poems, the people would call them great talents, but once they
Knowing that this great talent failed to enter the palace examination in the end, what kind of result would that be? The Song Dynasty valued literature over martial arts, and the imperial examination was the top priority. It can be said to be the top priority in the country, even for Su Shi and Su Shi
No matter how confident Zhe and Zeng Gong are about their performance in the examination room, they will still be a little nervous when they don't see anyone on the list.
Of course, after seeing their names, the three of them showed varying degrees of excitement on the way out. Among them, the moody Su Che was the most excited. He had already begun to guess that Zhao Zhen would be in the palace examination.
What question was asked of him? Seeing his reaction, Lu Yao smiled. You must know that it was Su Che who was neither humble nor overbearing when facing Renzong's questions during the palace examination, and even pointed out some of Renzong's problems as an emperor.
, this incident later became a classic story and was passed down.
Su Shi and Zeng Gong were naturally very happy. Although it was not as intense as Su Che's, they should also be satisfied with their results.
None of them liked lively and big scenes, especially at such a noisy junction between the inner and outer cities, so the four of them left there immediately after reading the results.
On the way, Zeng Gong asked: "Mr. Xiao Lu, I think you just saw your results. It seemed that you had expected to be on the list, so you were very calm. I didn't see how happy you were."
Su Shi said from the side: "This kind of exam is not easy for him. He has already been confident about it. Naturally, he has no troubles in his heart. Unlike you and me, who are still so happy when seeing my name."
Although Su Che was very happy, he was the only one who saw Lu Yao sighing just now, so he asked, "But why did Brother Lu sigh just now?"
Lu Yaoxin said that I can't tell you that this exam is very bad. So he could only smile bitterly and said: "There are only names on the list but no scores, and this is just a notification that we have entered the palace exam. As for whether we can final in high school, it is not necessarily
Woolen cloth."
When the three of them heard this, they all nodded. Obviously, Lu Yao thought about the problem in a much longer term than they did.
Several people entered the inner city. When they arrived at the temple where Su Shi was, Tangxi had already driven a carriage and was waiting for them. Su Shi suggested that they go to Jiuzhongxian for a drink to celebrate. Zeng Gong and Su Zhe both agreed, but
Lu Yao still had something to do, so they made an appointment to go back to their respective homes first, and then go to the Jiuzhongxian gathering at noon. Seeing that Lu Yao had something to do, the three people agreed, and Zeng Gong said,
He followed Su Shi and Su Che and stayed in this temple for a while, then followed them to Jiuzhongxian at noon. Lu Yao didn't do much to persuade him to stay, then he got on the carriage and left.
"Sir, do you want to go back home first and tell the master and madam the news?" Tangxi was very happy to learn about Lu Yao's results and asked immediately.
Lu Yao in the car didn't seem to be in a hurry and said: "Compared to my father, there should be people who want to know my results this time. In this case, you can drive the carriage to the entrance of Han Mansion, and I will go to Han first.
Mr. Han Yonghe is the one who cares most about my results this time."
What Lu Yao said is right. Compared to Lu Xu, Han Yonghe should be more concerned about his achievements.
Since the Taizong Dynasty, the imperial court has abolished the restrictions on family status in the imperial examinations. The vast number of educated scholars from poor families no longer need to be restricted by status. They can all become officials based on their true talents and practical learning. By the first year of Jingde,
The application for entrustment was also cancelled, and the remnants of the recommendation system were abolished. After that, Zhenzong established a system of naming and copying. So far, after decades of development, the imperial examination system has become increasingly mature and has been widely used. Many scholars
Under the guidance of the rulers, they took advantage of the situation and devoted themselves to the imperial examination.
The imperial examination and study and education complement each other. The continuous increase in the number of people taking the imperial examination will greatly promote the development of education. In the imperial examination era, students in both central and local government schools expected to pass the imperial examination and enter an official career, so the imperial examination naturally became
It served as a powerful baton for school education at that time, greatly influencing and even controlling the development direction of central and local schools. School education was particularly developed in the Song Dynasty, with academies all over the world, and the social atmosphere of "recruiting scholars regardless of family background" was very
It stimulated the enthusiasm of scholars all over the world to enroll in school and take the imperial examination to serve as officials.
As the most orthodox "higher education" talent training institution, the content taught in official schools is basically based on traditional Confucian classics, that is, students mainly study the "Four Books and Five Classics", but this is not the same as the key points tested in the imperial examinations at that time.
It cannot be completely consistent. Take the content of the Jinshi examination as an example. According to the introduction of "History of the Song Dynasty", it is "one poem, one poem each, one essay each, five essays, ten essays on "The Analects", and
"Ten Articles of Mo Yi" in "Spring and Autumn" or "Book of Rites", among all the test questions, the most decisive role is poetry. What's more, for example, Li Tao believed in "Xu Zi Zhi Tong Jian Chang Bian" that "it was based on
Poetry and Fu advance and retreat, and literary theory is not tested." This shows the important position of poetry and Fu in the examination at that time.
But at the same time, the content of official education that only teaches students to "study the Five Classics separately" seems to be incompatible with the imperial examination. For many scholars, official education is of little significance from a utilitarian point of view, so they go to school just to study.
In order to cope with the examination, in ordinary teaching, "there are no one or twenty people listening to the lecture". The impact of the development of the imperial examination system on official education can be seen from this.
In the early Song Dynasty, influenced by the rulers' ideas of governing the country with literature, the idea of emphasizing the imperial examinations and devaluing official studies became popular in the entire society. By the middle of the Song Dynasty, with the stability of society and economic development, the court's demand for talents continued to expand, and the imperial examinations
The importance of the system became more and more prominent. At the same time, in order to better meet the needs of examinations, the Song Dynasty began to reform the content of official education and added poetry and policy theory related to reality. It was a reform of official education.
These changes enabled the official school to adapt to the needs of the times, regain its vitality, and even temporarily replace the imperial examination system. The impact of the imperial examination system on official education is by no means unilateral. As important components of the education system, they should be
A complementary and cooperative relationship.
It is precisely because the imperial examination plays such an important role in this era that it is taken seriously by all officials, especially high-ranking officials like Han Yonghe. Among other things, he had previously complained because Lu Yao could not guarantee
At the end of high school, I planned to change the wedding date of Lu Yao and Han Yunyu, but it was only after Lu Yao's persuasion that I agreed to finalize the marriage first.
Therefore, no matter what kind of performance Lu Yao has done during this period, even if he now has a vacant position in the court, in Han Yonghe's eyes, even if he is rich, he still has to get a good result in the imperial examination.
This way he can introduce his son-in-law to his colleagues.
Lu Yao has long been accustomed to Han Yonghe's thoughts. Therefore, as soon as the results were announced, he wanted to go to the Han Mansion to talk to Han Yonghe as soon as possible to give him reassurance. After all, now
There is still some time before the palace examination. In any case, it is enough to pass the palace examination. After all, Han Yonghe should also know that with Lu Yao's ability, he should not fail in the palace examination.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of Han Mansion. Counting the time, if today's morning meeting went quickly, Han Yonghe would already be at the manor.
Of course, this also meant that Lu Xu should have returned home. So, Lu Yao knocked on the door and asked the housekeeper of Han Mansion. When he learned that Han Yonghe and Han Wenyuan were both in the main hall, Lu Yao let
Tangxi returned home and told his father, Lu Xu, about his results.
As for Lu Yao himself, he followed the housekeeper of Han Mansion into the house.
At this time, Han Yonghe and Han Wenyuan were in the main hall. Han Yonghe was pacing back and forth. Han Wenyuan saw a nervous look on his father's face. This kind of expression was not easily revealed on Han Yonghe's face.
Obviously, even Han Yonghe was worried about the results of the imperial examination this time. Although the father and son had no doubts about Lu Yao's ability, when the scores were actually announced, Han Yonghe also became worried.
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If it is true that Lu Yao failed to pass the examination, then the marriage that the Korean government has been preparing for so many days will have to be cancelled, otherwise it will be ridiculed by other officials in the officialdom.
"Dad, I think Lu Yao should be fine. His ability is very outstanding, and he should be well prepared for this kind of exam." Han Wenyuan comforted Han Yonghe.
However, Han Yonghe's expression did not calm down, and he said: "When I told Lu Yao before, this guy told me that he took the exam without much preparation for the general exam. It seemed that he didn't pay much attention to it.
She was not well prepared for this exam."
While the father and son were chatting, the housekeeper brought Lu Yao over.
When Han Yonghe met Lu Yao, he did not rush to ask Lu Yao about the results of the exam. Instead, he looked at it first. Lu Yao knew that he wanted to know the results of his exam from his expression.
Han Wenyuan on the side was honest. After all, he and his father were very concerned about Lu Yao's test results because it was related to the marriage of the two families.
Therefore, Han Wenyuan was the first to speak and said: "Brother Lu, today is the results release day. Do you know your results?"
Lu Yao nodded and said: "I just went to the city wall with Su Shi and Su Che to see the imperial list. I came here immediately after that. I didn't even go back to my own home. Instead, I asked Tangxi to go back and report the news."
"How did you go in the exam?" Han Yonghe looked at Lu Yao and said.
Lu Yao smiled and said, "I don't know the score, but I did see the name."
The meaning of these words is very obvious. Everyone knows that there will be no points in the list of the imperial examination. Only the names of those who can enter the imperial examination will be announced. What Lu Yao means by this is that he successfully passed the imperial examination.
We have entered the palace examination. Although we don’t know what Lu Yao’s real level is, as long as he performs well in the palace examination, he can still achieve very good results.
Hearing what Lu Yao said, Han Yonghe was relieved. He didn't want any accidents to happen to this marriage. He had a keen sense of politics and had already thought that with Lu Yao's current relationship with the emperor, he would not be able to pass the imperial examination.
The possibility is basically zero. I have already promised Lu Yao before. As long as I can finally pass the palace examination, I will not be excluded by anyone in my marriage.
Of course, Han Yonghe still doesn't know the big thing Lu Yao has to do before the marriage. If he knew, maybe Han Yunyu would never be allowed to marry Lu Yao now.
"It's good if you pass. I am very confident in your performance in the palace examination. After all, you have won the trust of the emperor." Han Yonghe thought for a while and said.
Lu Yao nodded. In fact, the reason why he came to the Han Mansion today was not only to tell Han Yonghe about his achievements, but also to ask Han Yonghe what questions the emperor usually asked during the previous palace examination.
.On this matter, his father Lu Xu was in charge of money and did not know much about this aspect. As Ouyang Xiu was the examiner, Lu Yao could not ask him.
Therefore, after much deliberation, Han Yonghe can tell himself some precautions in private, and it will not be known to others. After all, the two families are going to become in-laws. If he ranks higher in the exam, it will also be very beneficial to Han Yonghe.
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Han Yonghe was very happy about Lu Yao's attitude towards asking questions. After all, the first person Lu Yao came to after knowing the results was the Han Mansion. Moreover, this was also the first time he saw Lu Yao since he met him.
Yao asked for advice very humbly. Han Yonghe, who always attached great importance to official authority, was naturally very happy, so he told Lu Yao what he knew about the situation without hesitation.
After listening to Han Yonghe's words, Lu Yao became more confident about the imperial examination. It seemed that the test was more about the candidate's on-the-spot reaction ability, and Lu Yao was still confident in this aspect.