Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

"Father, you are not old!" Lin Mingan comforted Lin Qing with a smile, "A few days ago, I heard a story about 'Fan Jinzhongju' from a classmate. Qian also insisted on taking the provincial examination. Finally, when he was over half a century old, Qianlima met Bole and passed the Juren examination. Everyone admired Fan Jin, thinking that he was a firm-willed man who always believed in his own talents and knowledge, so that he could keep Get the clouds to see the moonlight!"

"My father taught me when I was young. I know whether my father's knowledge is good or not. My father just had a little luck before! But the situation is different now!" Lin Mingan encouraged Lin Qing

Lin Qing shook her head slightly, feeling that her son was comforting herself, although she felt heartwarming, she didn't take his words seriously.

"Then, Dad, let me analyze it for you." Lin Mingan said.

"Father, in fact, these years, your knowledge has not dropped much." Lin Mingan analyzed calmly. "Many people have to take the exam for many years. Although they have been rushing for the exam, it is impossible to devote all their attention to preparing for the exam. Unless it is the students in the academy, the teachers in the academy will urge them to study hard. Other talented people will inevitably be distracted from their family’s livelihood and property, and their study time and learning effect will be greatly reduced!” ——Community animals and students compete for exams, and often fall behind, because you can’t be as careless as they are Next to the vulture, the life of firewood, rice, oil and salt will always interfere with the mind.

"Over the years, my father has always attached great importance to my reading. When I was young, my father taught me classics and articles. After I went to school, my father also checked my homework from time to time. In this way, my father is indirect. I am constantly learning from the past and learning the new, and I have not left behind my knowledge!" - Needless to say, it is not uncommon for a person to have a good foundation in the modern society and accompany his children to study, and finally learn it by himself.In order to encourage her daughter to take the postgraduate entrance examination, a mother also reviewed together. In the end, both mother and daughter passed the entrance examination, which became a good story and made headlines.Parents and children support each other and walk hand in hand, accompany them all the way, and never leave. Lin Mingan appreciates this kind of family affection and spirit.

"Even though I'm a bit unfamiliar now, Qiugui still has more than a year left. There is enough time for Dad to pick up his books again. We father and son study hard together, and we can also be a companion and supervise each other. No one is allowed to be lazy! "

Lin Qing was a little moved, but after all, she was farewell to the examination room for many years, she lacked confidence, her face was a little excited, and at the same time, she also showed some hesitation.

Lin Mingan saw it, and said solemnly: "Let me tell Dad again, what is our advantage compared with other people?"

Both Lin Qing and Li Junshan's eyes were fixed on Lin Mingan.

"Father, whether it's Qiugui or Chungui, no matter how the questions are chosen, the imperial examinations are all about these three items: poetry, scriptures and theory, right?"

Lin Ming'an raised a finger: "Poems and books are a shortcoming for our father and son. We are not that kind of natural poetic talent, and the poems and essays we write can't be wrong. The content also has something to say , in line with the norms, the words and sentences are reasonable, and we can get a sentence: not bad evaluation. However, we know it well, compared with those poems that are full of aura and stunning at first sight, they are a bit inferior!"

Lin Qing sighed slightly: "That's right, but Brother An, your poetry is better than mine, don't underestimate yourself!"

"Yes, yes!" Li Junshan nodded again and again: "I think An Ge'er's poems are well written, why do you still say it is a shortcoming?"

Lin Ming'an smiled helplessly, truly excellent poetry is innate, and that kind of talent and inspiration cannot be compensated by hard work.Even if he keeps reading and writing poems every day, he can't become Li Bai! There is a reason for the saying, "There is no such thing as a good article, and you can get it by chance."However, after continuous learning and tempering, you may not be able to achieve [-] points, but you can always reach [-] points.On this basis, work hard in the direction of ninety percent.If you only get [-] or [-] points in the end, it is your own responsibility, don't shirk it on your talent.

Lin Mingan said what he meant, but his tone changed: "If this is at the poetry meeting, it is indeed a shortcoming. However, it may not be the case in the examination room! In other words, the impact of this shortcoming will be minimized !"

"How?" The other two asked in unison.

"In the imperial examination, the examiners must be very rigorous in their questions, and will never choose those unconventional content. In this way, the examinees do not have much room for free play. They don’t have their advantages anymore.” Lin Ming’an said, feeling sorry for them: “In addition, the poems and essays in the examination room are all test post poems, who can write poems as heartily as they usually write by themselves, writing with spirit and pointing out Current affairs, the kind that expresses one's heart and mind, if it is really written like that, the examiner will not dare to pick it up. It must be written in a well-regulated manner, pay attention to the format, and have a solemn and elegant tone. Everyone writes like that, even if some people have higher literary talents than others, it does not show that How many have come out." - When Ge Jun's exams were published in mathematics for the college entrance examination, except for the best students, they were not affected much, and the middle and upper-middle students were pulled down together, and they were accompanied by scumbags. The questions were too difficult , he can’t, but you can’t either! Maybe he can get some of the answers right by answering questions randomly, and his score is not worse than yours. Or, you usually get 85 points in the test, but he only takes 30 points in the test. Now he even estimates Guess, you got 30 points, how about you, you got 60 points, let's see who is more disadvantaged?

"Again, when it comes to the meaning of the scriptures, it depends on one's own foundation. You must be familiar with Confucian classics such as the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as the annotations of various great Confucians. When you come up with a sentence, you must first know the source, then point out the topic, break the topic, and explain the argument. , write articles that conform to the norms. Those who are qualified to take the exam are all scholars, and the foundation of the scriptures is not bad. Dad, let's ask Song Daru for advice. Many of the students who taught me passed the Juren exam. For more than a year, with the guidance of such a famous teacher, we will refine it again and again, and the scriptures should be better than others."

"But Dad, your biggest advantage should be policy theory!" Lin Mingan looked at Lin Qing with piercing eyes and said, "This item will definitely far exceed when you were in Gusu Qiugui. For this, I should thank my uncle and grandpa back then. decision"

"Why?" Li Junshan asked a little puzzled, did his grandfather ask someone to point out his cousin?

However, Lin Qing somewhat understood what his son meant, and his eyes lit up.

"Policy questions are questions about classics or political affairs raised by the examiner, allowing candidates to express their opinions and propose countermeasures. The policy questions in the current exam basically ask political questions, covering politics, education, production, management, etc. They are all real and practical. You need to think carefully and come up with a solution. Generally speaking, how can a scholar who has never been in contact with political affairs and only immerses himself in reading in his study answer well. You can only think hard on your own. Randomly piece together and write it out. Not to mention that it is all on paper, in terms of practical value, it is also very limited. The examiners of Qiugui are generally officials appointed by the emperor, either serving in the six ministries or serving as local chief officials Yes, you have a lot of experience in political affairs. He can tell at a glance whether the method proposed in your policy theory is feasible or not, and whether it is useful or not. From this, he can judge your on-site response ability and government affairs ability,? Among them It also inspected the rigorous official document style, wording, etc. It is difficult to write."

"Father must have never been in contact with these things when he was in Gusu, so he should not be able to do a good job in policy theory. It's not that dad is not knowledgeable, it's really hard for a clever woman to cook without rice!" Lin Mingan explained for Lin Qing.

"But my father was in Xuzhou. First, he was an official of my uncle and grandfather. As a local governor, I observed the government affairs of a place. How should I arrange it? This cultivated my vision. Later, I did it again. A county magistrate, dealing directly with the people, understands the sufferings of the people, and has actually done a lot of things. This kind of experience is something that my father could not accumulate when he lived a comfortable life in Gusu, even after reading a hundred books! "

Lin Qing silently nodded in agreement. Policy theory has always been his weakness, and he practiced and wrote many articles, but he always felt that he was not enlightened. He was not satisfied but did not know how to improve.But now after staying in Xuzhou for seven or eight years, the clouds and mists have been cleared, and the eyes are bright.Could it be that fortune and misfortune depend on each other, and there are arrangements in the dark?

"There is another important reason. Dad is lucky. The head of the academy told me a few days ago that the imperial court will issue a decree." Lin Mingan raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "In the future, if the people leave their hometowns and live in other places, If you have lived in the place of residence for eight years, bought land and real estate, and paid taxes, you are eligible to take the imperial examination in the place of residence, and you do not need to return to the original examination. Come."

"Father, the style of writing in Jiangnan is prosperous, and there are many excellent students. In the territory of Jiangnan, it is very difficult to win the exam." Lin Mingan laughed again: "But Shu is much easier. With Dad's level, it is extremely difficult." It is possible to succeed!"

"That's right, our place is not as good as Jiangnan." Li Junshan admitted, and asked curiously: "But in the borderlands, I'm afraid it's much easier to take the exam than here, such as Guizhou. Hey, Brother Ang, if I go there to buy land and houses, can I also take advantage of it? If you are admitted as a scholar, grandpa will force me to study even more!" When he thought of this, he became worried.

"Cousin Shan, don't dream!" Lin Mingan cast him a glance: "The imperial court also wants the records of your actual residence and schooling. If you really live there, you are not allowed to falsify. If you find out, you will not only lose your reputation. It’s so simple!”——this is the ancient version of the college entrance examination immigrants!In modern times, the college entrance examination scores in several remote provinces are so low, and the settlement is also very loose. Why do not many people take advantage of this loophole?Because I have paid close attention to my school status!Hukou and school status must be unified. How many parents can resolutely put aside their work, life, and network of contacts, and bring their children to settle in the frontier, just for the college entrance examination?In ancient times, it was impossible to make up your mind to leave your hometown.There are very few people in such a situation as theirs, this is really destined!

"Also, Qiugui is the most tormenting person. One subject needs to be tested for three days, and the room and board are all in the examination room. The weather is very hot. If you are not in good health, you can't stand it. So, father, starting tomorrow, You have to practice qi and breathing together with me, and play Baduanjin and Wuqinxi in the morning and evening. Next year, when the weather gets hotter, we will imitate the Gongyuan at home and set up an examination room. We will use the papers from previous years to practice Take the local exam for nine days, and simulate it in advance. This way, when the real exam comes, you won’t be flustered and nervous.”

Lin Qing pondered for a moment, and felt that this method was feasible.There is another important reason for his failure in Qiugui, that is, he will have stage fright.As soon as I entered the Gongyuan, in the cramped and depressing compartment, it was stuffy and hot, and I was sweating profusely writing papers. There were various sounds of sadness, excitement, or crying or laughing in my ears, mixed with turbid and unpleasant smells. Seeing the yamen servants walking up and down and staring at the examinees, my heart became confused.At a very high level, he can only play five or six points.He also hated himself for being so calm when faced with major events!Then maybe, fighting poison with poison, taking the initiative to attack, and after simulating it once, you will be able to adapt psychologically?

Thinking of this, all his worries were wiped away by Lin Ming'an's appropriate arrangements.He pondered and said: "Brother An, this matter, daddy wants to discuss with your uncle and grandpa, and it also involves official arrangements."

"Uncle is sensible and good at making decisions, he will definitely agree with my proposal." Lin Mingan replied confidently.