Chapter 170
In the county school before the county examination, Hai Rui was giving an unexpected lecture to three people.
The day for the county examination is out, it's the tenth day of February.
In fact, at the county level, the imperial examination is not that serious.
The reason is also very simple. There are three exams for boys. The county exam is just a qualification exam. If you pass the county exam, you only get the qualification for the government exam.
Hai Rui did not teach the Four Books and Five Classics today, but taught the three people the rules of the county examination.
"You can go to the gift room to register in the next few days. After registration, you will have to hand in twenty check papers and twenty plain papers." The answer sheets and draft papers for the
county examination must be prepared by the candidates themselves, but for To prevent cheating in exams, these papers must be handed over to the county government office in advance, and will be distributed to all candidates in random order after the inspection is completed.
In fact, only three answer sheets and nine manuscript papers are used when taking the actual answer sheet. The remaining papers will naturally not be returned to the candidates, but will be used as county government office paper.
Su Ze couldn't help but complain, these people don't let go of anything.
Hai Rui continued: "You all know the process of the county examination, right? Let me tell you the precautions again." "There are
three tests in the county test. The first test is about the meaning of the Four Books and the meaning of the Five Classics." , a personal poem."
"The most important thing in this dynasty is the classics and meanings, and the main test for success is on the first day of the exam. As long as the classics and meanings are clear, as long as the pronunciation and rhyme of the personal poems are correct, then the next two games are basically the same. Depose the candidates."
People at that time attached great importance to stereotyped writing, and some private schools didn't even bother to teach the last two exam contents. Anyway, as long as you pass the classics and meaning, you can pass the exam, so why waste time on other things.
Hai Rui continued: "In the second round of the imperial examination, as long as there are no problems with the format and you don't say anything rebellious, you will not be deposed." After saying this, Hai Rui glanced at Su Ze
. Su Ze's ability in classics and meaning was already recognized, but he was afraid that he would get overheated and write some reactionary content in the paper.
Regarding the theory of imperial edicts and judgments, imperial edicts are official documents from the yamen, imperial edicts are commendation documents, and judgments are judgments. These are the writing of official documents, as long as the format is correct.
"The last step is policy analysis. In the past years, deposing people was mostly a taboo issue. The county examination is not the palace examination. Just be on the right track."
Since the birth of the imperial examination, the focus of the examination has also undergone many changes.
The general trend is from the Tang Dynasty where the most emphasis was on "literary", to the Song Dynasty where the most emphasis was on "Lun", and then on to the Ming Dynasty where the most emphasis was on "Classics".
The poetry that was valued in the imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty was personal literary quality.
In the Tang Dynasty, the imperial examination was not the only way to become an official. In the Tang Dynasty, there were also wealthy families with five surnames and seven hopes, and becoming a non-commissioned officer was far less valuable than in the Ming Dynasty.
In the imperial examinations of the Tang Dynasty, poems were used to select scholars, which also led to serious fraud in the entire imperial examination. It was common to write papers before the examination. Many literati would give poems to powerful people to gain literary fame, or rely on powerful people to get recommendations.
The Song Dynasty learned from the lessons of the Tang Dynasty and began to place less emphasis on poetry and prose. Instead, it focused on practical policy, that is, the writing of policy essays.
However, there is another problem with the writing of practical policy papers, and that is unfairness to children from poor families.
Of course everyone knows that policy essays are used to recruit talents who are useful to the country, but can ordinary people write about policy essays?
Children from poor families may not even be able to afford the Four Books and Five Classics, let alone Qin and Han prose and history books.
The policy theory of the Song Dynasty should have both literary talent and arguments, and the arguments were naturally accumulated from daily reading.
Scholars from poor families are naturally at a disadvantage in the policy exam. This is similar to if the college entrance examination not only tests language and mathematics, but also tests music, art and scientific research results, this thing is not for ordinary people.
Another shortcoming of the policy theory results is that they are too directional.
All important officials in the Song Dynasty must know that Gongju means presiding over an imperial examination.
The ministers who know the Gongju can admit candidates according to their own preferences and political stances based on their opinions. The political leanings of the admitted candidates will definitely be the same as those of the examiners who know the Gongju.
Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, the old and new party members fought for several generations, and the imperial examination became a tool of party struggle.
In the Ming Dynasty, the previous lessons were learned again. Although poems and policy discussions were still there, they were no longer the main content of the examination.
The test is on the "Four Books and Five Classics". The imperial court has determined the scope of the test and the test teaching aids for you. The poor and the rich will take the test according to this!
Therefore, although the eight-part essay examination was regarded as a symbol of backwardness by later generations due to its perverted examination content and strict examination format.
But if we put it now, between a college entrance examination that only tests written examinations and a college entrance examination that requires "quality education" and admission through letters of recommendation, which one would ordinary people choose?
In the final analysis, the imperial examination is a selective examination.
No matter what the exam content is, as long as it is a selective exam, the top talents will definitely be selected.
After hearing what Hai Rui had said, he said, "I want to avoid suspicion this time and will not take part in the proctoring of the county exam. You guys should work hard." Before the exam, there were
rumors in the county that all three of them were Hai Rui's students. , everyone said that Hai Rui would favor his own students in the county examination.
Hai Rui directly applied to Baizhi County to avoid suspicion, and the rumors became much quieter.
After saying some more words of encouragement, Hai Rui left this time.
Chen Chaoyuan, the oldest among the three, said:
"There are still some details in this county examination. Let me explain it to Brother Su."
Chen Chaoyuan said:
"Brother Su needs to prepare some food. Each of the three examinations must be tested. You can bring food in for a day."
"But it's best not to bring steamed buns and pastries, and eggs and duck eggs must be cut open."
Su Ze asked doubtfully, "Is there any taboo on this?"
Chen Chaoyuan shook his head and said, " This is not a taboo. In order to prevent entrapment, soldiers would break open pastries and steamed buns for inspection, and they would also pinch open eggs and duck eggs."
Su Ze thought about the hygiene level of soldiers in this era, and thought about the way they pinched open these foods with their fingers, and suddenly I also lost my appetite.
Su Ze quickly said: "I understand, Brother Chen!"
Chen Chaoyuan said: "No one told me this in my first county exam, and the steamed buns I brought in were crushed into pieces." "
Needless to mention the four treasures of the study, oil paper You also need to prepare sachets and sachets."
At this time, even Lin Qingcai looked at Chen Chaoyuan. He had also participated in the county examination and had not prepared these things.
Chen Chaoyuan said: "This is also based on experience. The examination booth is simple and leaks wind and rain. After entering, it should be sealed with oil paper so that it will have a shelter if it rains." "I once took an exam. It was raining lightly outside and it was raining heavily inside the booth
. , I finished answering the questions with my clothes covering the test paper, and in the end I was dismissed because the ink stains were smudged."
It was so miserable.
Su Ze asked again: "What about the sachet?"
Chen Chaoyuan said: "There are some examination booths with good locations, and some with bad locations. The worst location is the one next to the latrine, and there are many smells in the examination booths. Wearing the sachet is to cover up the smell.”
Chen Chaoyuan sighed and said: "The examination room is called a 'cell', and the environment is not much better than the county prison. Fortunately, the county examination does not lock the courtyard. It only takes three days and you can return after each examination." "Home, those who are in poor health will be seriously ill when they return from the provincial examination."
Su Ze also fell silent. It seems that he is not in good health and cannot participate in the imperial examination.
These are Chen Chaoyuan's valuable experiences from participating in the county examination many times. Su Ze and Lin Qingcai quickly expressed their gratitude to him. After Chen Chaoyuan finished speaking, he said a little depressed: "This year is the last time I take the exam. If I fail the exam again, I will become a lawyer with my brother." When
this topic was mentioned, the atmosphere became much more solemn.
The Chen family was not wealthy and could not support Chen Chaoyuan's endless imperial examinations.
Most scholars will also set a deadline for themselves, and there are still very few old students who have gray hair after passing the exam.
Chen Chaoyuan is almost thirty years old, and his son is about to start studying. It is impossible for the family to support two scholars.
Chen Chaoyuan smiled and said, "Thank you Ru Lin for finding me a job. If I fail again this year, I will work hard in the editorial department." Su Ze didn't know how to answer.
Chen Chaoyuan and Lin Qingcai's imperial examination level was... If you use the system to score, it will be the level of Lv4.
Whether they can pass the exam depends on luck, or the personal preference of the examiner, and even the location of the exam room seats and whether it rains or not may affect their results.
After talking about the imperial examination, the three of them went to the ceremony room to register. Before they arrived at the county government office, they saw a crowd of people.
Su Ze was also shocked. He didn't expect that there were so many scholars in Nanping County.
Chen Chaoyuan said: "Last year, there were more than 400 people in Nanping County who took the county examination. This year, there are only a lot more."
Su Ze said in surprise: "So many?"
Chen Chaoyuan said: "Is there more? Over there in Fuzhou Prefecture There are more than a thousand people taking the county examination, and we are already much less."
Well, Fujian is indeed a province with a large number of candidates for the imperial examination, and there are indeed many candidates.
Chen Chaoyuan said: "Actually, Brother Su, don't worry. Most of these people are here to experience it. In order to familiarize themselves with the examination room and examination process, and to set goals for future studies." Su Ze understood what he meant
and Just like later generations taking the civil service examination as freshmen, most people come to the county examination just to practice.
After queuing for a long time, the three of them finally entered the county government office. As soon as they entered the county government office, they met an acquaintance.
Lin Xianda saw Su Ze and immediately greeted him.
"Brother Aze, I have been waiting for you for a long time. I will take you to the ceremony room to register."
The scholars around him glared at Su Ze, but after a few people recognized Su Ze, everyone looked away.
Lin Xianda works in the Chengfa Department and has contact with all departments of the county government. He is a popular person in Baizhi County because of his smart work.
Su Ze smiled and said, "We're almost there, thank you brother Xianda."
Lin Xianda thought for a while and said, "Then I'll line up with brother A Ze."
Su Ze handed in the first time he came to the county government ceremony room. Zhou Xiucai's guarantee letter and supporting documents have been issued. If all the scholars in the county submit supporting documents for review at this time, the people in the ceremonial room will be too busy working overtime.
Most scholars have already confirmed their qualifications for the exam. Registration is just a process of determining the reference.
So the queue was very fast. After entering the ceremony room, Su Ze saw rows of tables with five officials sitting at the back. Su Ze was quickly called to the table at the end.
Isn't this old official the same old official who learned that skill when Su Ze first came to the county government?
Seeing Su Ze's name, the old official raised his eyes. After seeing Su Ze, he immediately said enthusiastically: "Mr. Su, wait a moment, I'll be ready soon!"
Su Ze thought of the first time he saw this old official, he said The way Baoshu scrawled his handwriting and asked him to go back and rewrite it was completely different from the way he looks now.
How dare this old official in the ceremonial room dare to offend Su Ze now? He is a scholar favored by all the government and county offices, a ruthless person who can even drive Cai Yuanwai to death, and he is also the editor-in-chief of the most famous "Surprise" in Yanping Prefecture.
After a while, the old official registered the "Examination Book", asked Su Ze to sign and post it, and then quickly took out a wooden sign from the back.
A six.
The county exam had already started to be anonymous. This number was Su Ze's admission ticket number. He couldn't write his own name on the county exam paper, so he could only write the number Jialiu.
The county exams are held for three days, but they are not taken consecutively. One exam must be taken after two days of rest.
After passing one test, the results will be released once, and only candidates who pass can take the next test.
Except for the last official release of results, only the test numbers of successful candidates will be included in the first two releases.
Su Ze took the wooden sign, and the old official said flatteringly: "A-6 is the exam number of the head of the case last year. I wish Mr. Su good luck in the exam!" Well, isn't this the jersey
number of retired stars? Can this be given as a favor?
Chen Chaoyuan and Lin Qingcai have also completed registration.
Chen Chaoyuan is Jia Shiba and Lin Qingcai is Bing Qi.
Chen Chaoyuan saw Su Ze's number plate: "Congratulations, Brother Su. Jia Liu was the number plate that led to the case last year."
Chen Chaoyuan whispered: "In the past, this number plate would cost at least five taels of silver."
Su Ze is not the same now. He was already a poor man before, but he was still shocked by the five taels of silver.
Such a number costs five taels of silver?
Chen Chaoyuan said in a low voice: "Last year, the number plate of the head of the case was worth 5 taels of silver, the number plate of Tongsheng was 4 taels of silver, the number plate of those who passed the government examination was only 3 taels of silver, and the number plate of those who passed the county examination was only 2 taels of silver. "
"If you came late and can't buy it with money, it seems that someone has said hello."
Su Ze was also speechless. Sure enough, the yamen of the Ming Dynasty clearly marked the price. Sure enough, "Since ancient times, the yamen have opened to the south. It is reasonable and unreasonable. Don’t let money come in.”
Sure enough, before reaching the door, he saw the county government officer Chen Bofei standing at the door. He smiled and said to Su Ze:
"Ms. Su, have you got the number plate?"
Su Ze then realized that this was Chen Bofei's greeting, and Chen Bofei held his hand. Said: "I wish Su Xianggong the best in high school!"
In the next few days, Su Ze studied hard and wrote the questions. Lin Deqing sent the latest "Selected Journals of Shi Wen", which were the Jinshi of the North and South Zhili when they participated in the imperial examination. A collection of eight-legged essays. Su Ze wrote several articles according to the title. He also carefully figured out the true meaning of the title and gained a lot of experience in imperial examination skills.
[Copy eight-legged essay, imperial examination skill +30, Lv6, 993/3000]
Lv6 imperial examination skills are more than enough to participate in the county examination, but Su Ze’s goal is the Qiuwei rural examination in August. According to the current progress, he can barely pass the imperial examination before the rural examination. Liver reached Level 10.
Su Ze looked at the panel:
Su Ze, male, 25 years old.
Intelligence: 12
Strength: 11 (Correction in the previous article, it is 11)
Agility: 6
Charisma: 6
Remaining attribute points: 0
It seems that the rest will need to add intelligence attribute points.
On February 5th, Huang Tiju from Huimin Pharmacy delivered a sachet, and in a blink of an eye it was the day before the county examination.
Errata in the previous article, the power is 11, the previous article has been changed.
Sorry sorry.
(End of chapter)