After binding the loving mother system, I was so bad

After the serial numbers are written, the judge will start marking the papers. Only those papers that the judge thinks are good will be submitted to the chief and deputy examiners.

In later generations, Chinese language exams were often scored based on the written test paper, and this was especially true of the imperial examinations during the Zhou Dynasty.

Those who omit words or make corrections when transcribing will have their points greatly reduced, or may even be directly eliminated.

The papers were neat and tidy, and there were no obvious mistakes. After the examiners read them, they wrote comments on the papers with a red pen, and then the chief and deputy examiners reviewed them.

Generally, this process takes 3-4 days. On the second day of marking the papers, several examiners started arguing over a paper!

"This person has a refined and upright literary style, his sentences and expressions are well-formed, and he has great talent. Why can't he be selected?" Lord Li pointed at a test paper, his face flushed.

Another person sneered: "You only mentioned the style of writing, but not the meaning of the text. Is it because you feel guilty? The Great Zhou imperial examination has been around for decades, and it has long been said that there is a range of answers!"

Before Lord Li could say anything else, he discovered that the paper had been taken away by the chief examiner.

The examiner glanced at the test paper and saw that the handwriting was neat and tidy, seemingly steady, but actually concealed a sharp edge.

After reading the content carefully, the examiner couldn't help but applaud in his heart!

This way of interpretation and the style of writing are truly eye-opening.

But the bad thing is that it is eye-catching!

This person didn't answer the questions according to the "Anatomy of Confucius" at all!

Strictly speaking, this is a failing work!

Huangqi's eyes deepened. He naturally knew what the current emperor meant.

The governor of Yunzhou, Gu Nanxi, recruited a large number of people from various schools of thought on the border, which was contrary to the central government of the Great Zhou Dynasty!

There is also Grand Tutor Tong in the court, and the emperor cannot afford to turn against Gu Nanxi, but he is still dissatisfied with this matter, so this test question came up.

Although this person is quick-witted, he is not the candidate that the emperor wants.

Huangqi sighed inaudibly, put down the test paper, and wanted to scan the column where he failed, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Seeing that the chief examiner was also in such a dilemma, the two adjutants and other examiners couldn't help but become curious.

After reading it, they also understood why the examiner was so hesitant.

Because they also have a love for talent!

"But now that we have opened this loophole, what should we do next time the imperial examination comes? How should we give an explanation to the students who failed the examination over the years because their answers were not within the scope of the questions?"

This is indeed true.

"The imperial examination is meant to select talents. The talents of this candidate are beyond measure! Why should we stick to the framework and make the court lose a great talent?"

"I don't agree with what you said! Everything has its own rules. If you break one today because of your talent, will you break another tomorrow because of your power? If this continues, what kind of rules are there?"

"How can this be compared?"

"Why not?!"

Seeing that the two groups were about to fight in the Imperial Examination Hall over this incident, the chief examiner had no choice but to suppress the matter.

"Don't delay the important work. This test paper is waiting for you!"

After all the test papers were read, the official in charge handed the test paper to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the results of the imperial examination have come out, but there is a little trouble with the provincial examination. Your Majesty, please make the decision."

The young emperor raised his head: "Oh?"

"There is a test paper that is quite controversial, and I don't know how to deal with it."

"Present it." The young emperor took a glance, first full of admiration, then frowned.

This student is indeed a talented person, but his argument does not quite suit my taste.

He believed that heresy should not refer to the doctrines of the various schools of thought, but rather to doctrines that distorted the words of sages.

He then cited classics and explained this point of view with reason and evidence.

The young emperor put down the test paper with an indifferent look.

He doesn't care whether the theory is right or wrong, he only cares whether the theory can be used for his own benefit.

At present, the "Annotations of the Analects" by the great Confucian scholar of the Song Dynasty is what I need.

Just as the young emperor was about to write this article, Master Tong stopped him and said, "You can make Mr. Huang so embarrassed. I think this exam paper has something special. Why don't we all take a look at it together?"

The young emperor did not object, and the test paper was passed around among his ministers.

They are all old hands in the officialdom. Just by looking at them, they know that this candidate is going to be in trouble!

Or you can join Master Tong and make a leap forward.

Either you will be disliked by the emperor and never be reused in your life.

Some timid officials have already shrunk their necks, squinted their eyes and pretended to be asleep.

Recently, the fight between the Emperor and Grand Tutor Tong has become increasingly intense, almost to the point where whatever you support, I will oppose, and whatever you oppose, I will support!

Today, no one knows who will win or lose, but at the end of the day, the other ministers will not have an easy time.

Master Tong: "I think this person is very good. His talent is more than enough for him to be a juren."

"I don't think so."

Oh hoo!

The officials were shocked. Was the emperor too lazy to even find an excuse?

At least maintain some superficial harmony!

Master Tong said in a cold and hard tone: "Then the emperor must have made a mistake."

"Ah!"

At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire hall was as if covered with ice.

Grand Tutor Tong and the young emperor looked at each other in the air. The two armies clashed and neither side was willing to give in.

"What is there to hesitate about? I think it's good! Ah? Let me see who wrote it." Lord Zhu, who had returned to Beijing to report on his work, tore off the piece of paper pasted on his name on the test paper.

He had just returned to Beijing and wanted to have a drink with Cui Sanlun, but he learned that Cui Sanlun had gone to Hangzhou to propose marriage to Su Erlang and had never returned.

He couldn't help feeling a little depressed. He went all the way north to look for his good friends, but no matter if they lived in the mountains or in the city, none of them were at home.

When asked his neighbors, no one knew where he had gone.

I thought it would be an ordinary job report trip, but I didn't expect such a big surprise.

It’s better not to keep such talents in the court. The best way is to let them follow me to Nanjun!

"Ah?! Su Xuanming?!" When Lord Zhu saw the name above, he suddenly doubted whether this Su Xuanming was the Su Xuanming he knew?

The last time I saw him, although he was sincere, he really had no talent for academic research.

It is said that he was able to pass the exam and become a scholar thanks to Xiao Nanxi's support!

Master Zhu looked at the test paper in his hand again, and fell into a trance...

When the ministers in the court heard Su Xuanming's name, their bodies stiffened at first, then they opened their eyelids and secretly looked at the person sitting on the throne.

The young emperor's eyes flashed with a trace of panic, then turned into embarrassment, and then he forced a smile as if to endure the shame.

"What I mean is that this person is extremely talented and should be the winner of this provincial examination!"

"Holy Saint!"

Finally, the court meeting ended with Grand Tutor Tong’s wild laughter.

Lord Zhu felt sorry that such a good pillar of society had to be thrown into a stinky ditch.