Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 62 Dispute
In the Gongyuan of the capital, the second round of the examination has already begun.

Try one theory, five judgments, one imperial edict, imperial edict, and internal medicine.This test is actually the ability of scholars to write official documents.

It seems that there are more questions than the first round, but the candidates are not as nervous as the first round.

Stereotyped articles in the imperial examination are not just casual talk.In a sense, after the first round is over, the ranking of the competition will almost be determined.Of course, the next two games can't be too hip!
On the other side, the officials from the examination room to the court and the caution hall also started to get busy.

The "ink scroll" handed in by candidates is first affixed with the name of the commissioner, and then handed over to the relevant officials to transcribe on the special red paper, which is called "Zhu Juan". The inner curtain is reviewed by the examiner.

The so-called inner curtain and outer curtain are bounded by the Feihong Bridge engraved with auspicious patterns such as "All the way to the branch" and "Qingyun Zhishang".

To the south of Feihong Bridge, there are Mingyuan Building, Zhigong Hall, and Jieshen Hall as the outer curtains, and to the north of Feihong Bridge is Hengjian Hall, where the master, deputy examiner, and Shiba Fangshi's final evaluation.

Officials who delivered the "Zhu Juan" were not allowed to step across the Feihong Bridge, but handed the "Zhu Juan" to the examiner who had been waiting under the bridge at the other end of the bridge, and they would respectfully return it.

All the test papers will be divided into three categories by the examiners: South, Central, and North, corresponding to the three rankings of South, Central, and North. This is a system established by Dagan to solve the partiality between the North and the South. Each region has a fixed proportion of scholars.

After getting the Zhu Juan, the first round of screening will be conducted by the [-]th room teacher, and the excellent and good test papers will be recommended to several chief examiners for selection. It seems that those whose writing is mediocre and have unclear intentions are directly dismissed and no longer pay attention.

Ye Baichuan sat at the main seat, Xia Yan and Yan Huasong sat on both sides, quietly waiting to review the papers recommended by the same examiner.

That's all for Xia Yan and Yan Huasong, they have participated in many scientific examinations, but this is the first time for Ye Baichuan, and it was after he was selected as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, he was extremely cautious.He knew how many pairs of eyes were staring at him at this moment, just waiting for him to make a mistake!
It's not that he has "paranoia of persecution", but that the situation is just like this.Even though he is in a high position, he was awarded the Minister of the Ministry of Officials by the official, and he was a bachelor of Wenhuadian University, but his official career has come to an end completely, and there is no hope of joining the cabinet in this life!

It's ridiculous to say that even though he was granted the title of Grand Bachelor, he just couldn't get into the cabinet. Looking at the history of Daqian, I'm afraid he won't be able to find the second one!

At this time, he saw several fellow examiners handing over several red papers, Ye Baichuan hurriedly collected his thoughts, and started to cross-examine with the two assistant examiners.

Ye Baichuan carefully read several papers, nodded slightly from time to time, and patted the table with the palm of his hand when he saw something exciting in the writing. These papers that could be recommended to him were carefully selected from thousands of test papers. Yes, nature has its surprises.

After an unknown amount of time, the two assistant examiners on the other side got into an argument over a test paper.

"Lord Xia, I didn't say that I would discard this volume, but I just think that the titles of the four volumes in this volume are well-balanced and there is nothing surprising about it. It can't be ranked in the top ten. Why are you so excited!" Yan Huasong shook his head helplessly.

Although Xia Yan was old and unwilling, but he was full of vigor and energy, so he was not willing to admit defeat easily, and immediately he said a lot of truths, saying:
"Master Yan's words are inappropriate, but the old master thinks that the writing style of this article is simple, the antithesis is neat, the writing is rigorous and generous, the purpose is clear, and the writing is excellent. It’s this kind of prudent and decent article, it’s not good for young people to be too sharp! If you read this volume again, just by looking at the writing, you will know that this scholar is a prudent and reliable person, how can such a talent be buried?”

Every time an exam is held, in the face of thousands of test papers, it is inevitable that there will be disputes among the examiners in charge of the review.

At this time, it reflects the importance of the examiner.

Ye Baichuan took the test paper that made the two of them quarrel, and after carefully reading the first question, he said, "The writing is not bad!"

Xia Yan looked at Yan Huasong provocatively, and Yan Huasong smiled helplessly. No wonder this old Hanlin has such a temper and has been in the Imperial Academy for a lifetime.

But I heard Ye Baichuan say again: "But there is really nothing that is too outstanding, the top ten. Whether you want to take it or not."

Then continue to look at the next few questions.

Xia Yan became anxious again.

"The fire is strong, and the people look at it and fear it, so it will die. Water is weak, and the people play with it, and many people will die. Therefore, it is difficult to follow the good like ascending, and follow the evil like collapse. Therefore, only the virtuous can use it To subdue the people broadly is the next best thing.”

Seeing this, Ye Baichuan couldn't help but smile slightly, and said in his heart: "Slight words and great righteousness are still the rulers of the Spring and Autumn Period."

With a slight movement in his heart, he made a decision, and said to the two people in the hall: "Let's see this kid's next two games, if there is no difference, then take the tenth!"

Xia Yan was slightly disappointed, but Yan Huasong had no objection, and now the three of them were busy again.

Wuchang Mansion, Buzheng Yamen.

"What is the official of the royal family looking for from me?" Feng Hengshi went straight to the point.

The official of the royal family entered the Buzheng Yamen, but he did not see Fei Lian. His thoughts changed, and he smiled and replied: "Master Feng should know that the fiefdom of our prince is in Wuchang Mansion. Today, something big happened in Wuchang City. Naturally, the prince Send an officer to ask the last question."

Feng Hengshi's mind moved slightly, but in order to show it, he only said: "Oh? I don't know what the prince wants to ask this official?"

He only heard that the royal official still had a smiling face, and replied: "Our prince said that Mr. Feng is the governor of Huguang as an imperial envoy, and he is responsible for the emperor's order. He knows this, but why did he send soldiers from other provinces to enter the country? Surrounded the Buzheng Yamen and the Dusi Yamen?"

Feng Hengshi said calmly: "Since the prince has said that I am under the emperor's order, then all actions are naturally done in accordance with the laws and regulations. It seems that the prince has no right to intervene in local government affairs?"

The royal official was not angry when he heard this, but just smiled and said: "Master Feng is right, but now Mr. Feng has taken all the three ministers from Huguang. I'm afraid it can't be justified. Mr. Feng also knows that the four provinces of Western Xinjiang are now The troubles of the White Bandits have not subsided yet. At that time, Mr. Feng can pat his ass and return to Beijing, but the Chu Palace is still in Wuchang. Who will maintain the stability of the place? What should the people of Huguang do in the face of the White Bandits? Our prince knows about local government affairs, but this matter involves the safety of the palace, so he has to ask."

Feng Hengshi asked: "Then what does the prince want me to do?"

The royal official smiled slightly, and said: "My lord hopes that Mr. Feng will put the overall situation of the local area first, but the current Huguang cannot do without Mrs. Fei and Zhong. At least before the imperial court sends a new chief envoy and inspector, Huguang It still needs Master Fei and Zhong to maintain the overall situation."

After hearing this, Feng Hengshi slapped the table and said in a loud voice: "Joke! Huguang ruled the next province for me. Could it be that without the two of them, it is not my territory? Please go back and report to the prince, Feng Hengshi Everything that a certain person does is ordered by the emperor, according to the laws and regulations, the affairs of Huguang are decided by the imperial court, so don't worry about it for the prince!"

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