There was fine snow on the sky and the earth was shrouded in the cold.

But this did not stop the enthusiasm of the candidates.

Although the provincial examination in Shuntian Prefecture is not important, because it is in the capital and has many wealthy families in Beijing, the various prefectures are paying attention to it.

Liu Jie is the son of the chief minister, and many classmates recognize him.

As soon as he appeared outside the examination room, many people immediately greeted him enthusiastically.

Among these people, some were old and some were young. Everyone bowed to him, but Liu Jie felt a little unnatural, so he still had to return it with courtesy.

As early as more than ten years ago, he came to take the exam and must have called his friends, but now he seems helpless in the face of such a situation.

The older he was, as his father's official position became more and more prominent, he began to realize that he was different from others. If others were to be scholars, it would be even more glad to be honored.

But I, a scholar, failed the title again and again, but it is a great shame.

Not only Liu Jie, but also many scholars studying in Xishan have also arrived.

There are thirteen people in total, and they meet every day, or because they are sympathetic, they seem more enthusiastic when they meet.

Everyone entered the tribute court in an orderly manner. The one who presided over the Shuntian Prefecture tribute examination this year was Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites.

Zhang Sheng's experience was a legend, and he was the top scholar in the fifth year of Chenghua. Later, in Chenghua, he wrote a letter to impeach Liu Ji, a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, and was falsely accused. A good Hanlin writer was demoted to the Minister of Works of Nanjing and was dismissed from office. Therefore, like many ministers who were unsatisfied during the Chenghua period, when Emperor Hongzhi ascended the throne, Zhang Sheng immediately soared into the sky, serving as the left and right ministers of the Ministry of Rites, and was promoted to the Minister of Rites.

His Majesty suddenly called Zhang Sheng, Minister of Rites, because Shuntian Prefecture is different from the ordinary provincial examinations.

In the provincial examinations of each province, only one school-promoting official needs to preside over the exam. The situation in Shuntian Prefecture is the most complicated. After all, there are many powerful people here. If an ordinary school-promoting official presides over the provincial examination, even if this person is upright and can withstand the pressure, the results of the exam will often question the candidates.

Therefore, the examiners of Shuntian Prefecture are often chosen by the examiner. The last time, the examiner was Wang Ao, the Minister of Personnel. This position is highly powerful, so naturally the candidates do not have to worry that someone dares to put pressure on the prince. On the other hand, Wang Ao has always been upright and well-known, and no one is worried that he will be involved in fraud.

The same is true for Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, is extraordinary. Moreover, he is also famous for being upright and upright. He had already opposed the cabinet masters at that time when he was young, so he did not change his original intention when he was dismissed from office. He was also the top scholar. Who dared to question the fairness of Zhang Shangshu?

Liu Jie had no impression of Zhang Sheng, so when he was in the tribute school to pay tribute to the grandmaster, he took the exam number and left.

When he arrived at the exam, he took a deep breath. Many times he failed the exam, which made him feel discouraged and still came to take the exam, but he was still feeling a little unwilling to accept it in his heart.

I think... this time, I'm also in trouble.

However... in Xishan, several gentlemen asked him to keep writing eight-legged essays, saying that his eight-legged essays had made some progress, but I wonder if it was useful?

In just half a year, he tried his best to recall that there were not a hundred eight-part articles he wrote, and even eighty articles. Even if he saw any of the Four Books and Five Classics, he wanted to solve the problem in a conditioned manner.

Maybe... this time... there will be a chance.

He thought so.

Then a cannon sounded.

The examiner gave the questions, and the servants held signs and wandered around the examination halls.

When the officer raised the sign and came to Liu Jie, Liu Jie saw that the sign had four words "Ning Wu Zibang".

Liu Jie was stunned for a moment and was actually impressed by this question.

It’s not that this question is very impressive, but that he has done many questions and there is really such a question.

The few gentlemen gave questions that were less than 100 or 80. As they wrote more questions, they would inevitably become a little numb. The reason why this question has an impression is that this question is very tricky.

How far has the pitfall been?

If you understand the four words Ning Wu Zibang, you will find that you cannot understand them at all. These four words are from "The Analects of Confucius. Gongzhi Chang". The original text is: Confucius said: "Ning Wu Zi, if a country has the way, you know it; if a country has no way, you will be foolish. If his knowledge is accessible, he will be foolish.'

Black... It's really black...

The gentlemen gave this topic to everyone’s initial impression.

Ning Wuzi is a name for people, but "Bang" comes from "If there is a way, you will know". It is like his mentor Wang Shouren, who wants to say to Wang Shouren, "Wang Shouren, have you eaten?" Then someone asked a question, "Wang Shouren, you are a man."

Come on, write me an article. This article must conform to the norms and the principles of the saints. By the way, in every format, whether it is to solve the question or to follow the question, you must conform to the norms. One word cannot be more or less!

Of course, these are actually just appetizers, and you have to conform to Cheng and Zhu's understanding. For example, in this sentence, Zhu Xi said in "The Analects of Confucius": "Know, leave the voice. Ning Wuzi, Wei Dafu, is known as Yu. According to "The Book of Spring and Autumn", Wuzi served in Wei and was the Duke of Wen and Duke Cheng, Duke Wen had the truth, but Wuzi had nothing to see, so he could understand..."

If you see it, you have to conform to the understanding of this passage by Saint Zhu Xi. If you do not understand the meaning of Saint Zhu Xi, then I am sorry, and you will still be eliminated.

Moreover, you only have one day. To be precise, it takes about five hours. If you can't write it out, you can still get out of here.

Since the imperial examinations were held, almost every candidate has been trying to get a question, but he said that the devil is one foot taller, and every examiner is racking his brains to ask the wrong questions.

Today, Zhang Sheng and Shangshu Zhang have played tricks and skills. He actually used the name of the Analects of Confucius and added the word "Bang" to make things difficult for candidates in Shuntian Prefecture.

As soon as this question was released, a faint sigh suddenly came from the examination room everywhere! Zhang Sheng, you have the ability, use your Zhang Sheng's name to write an article about managing the family and governing the country. It's shameless.

Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, was sitting in the Minglun Hall, stroking his beard with a smile. He was very proud when he thought of the students' worries.

They are all people who have studied hard. Zhang Sheng, who was the top scholar, was once a struggle among scholars when he was young. But now, he has already turned over and has become a mother-in-law for many years. I never thought that he would be today.

This question was developed by him after thinking behind closed doors and many geniuses.

As soon as this question was released, it suddenly showed his level as the top scholar. I think there will definitely be many people who submitted a blank paper this year.

Sitting in the examination room, Liu Jie was stunned at first, but he was not very happy.

He only remembered that he wrote this article, but because he had tried too many questions these days, he had forgotten how he answered the questions. However, obviously, because he had an impression of this question, he remembered that he knew a lot about it.

Therefore, after only a moment of pondering, he began to write a pen and break the topic: "The doctor is not just a fool, but a fool is a great deal."

He easily solved the question. Although Liu Jie, who studied with Wang Shouren, hated these eight-legged essays, he knew that the problem was plausible and empty, but he also knew that only by solving the question in this way and writing a seemingly reasonable article around an inexplicable topic, he had the chance to go to high school, so he couldn't help but smile bitterly, put away his mind, and then continued to write.

More than an hour later, Liu Jie had finished writing an article.

He had just put down his pen and twisted his sore wrist, wanting to check it out, and was about to re-copy the article written on this draft.

But at this moment, in the examination room not far from next door, there was a sudden uproar, as if someone had smashed his pen and ink on the ground. Before he could react, he heard someone wailing: "Zhang Sheng, you are also a scholar. When he suffered from the hardships of the examiner, he was troubled by the examiner. Today, as an examiner, he actually gave this question that was worse than a beast. It was really worse than a pig or a dog. I... won't take the exam, I won't take the exam anymore..."

A heart-wrenching scolding.

Obviously... I was driven crazy again.

A cold sweat suddenly oozed out of Liu Jie's bright forehead, thinking to himself, if he hadn't been studying in Xishan, he would have been going crazy if he saw this question!

Several officers rushed up like wolves and tigers, and mercilessly dragged the candidate out quickly.

But the candidate was still howling: "Zhang Sheng, you are not human, not human!"

In the exam room, a sad atmosphere spread, and a servant hurriedly shouted: "Silent, quiet!"

And in Minglun Hall.

Zhang Sheng was looking at the book proudly, while several examiners were sitting by.

Hearing the noise, Zhang Sheng frowned slightly, put down the book, and listened hard. When he heard this, his old face suddenly pulled down.

"I'm so bold, Mr. Zhang, such a student..." Some examiner looked strange and subconsciously cursed.

Zhang Sheng did not show any anger, but said lightly: "I thought that I had complained about the examiner at the beginning, but now I have become an examiner. Only then can I understand the difficulty and hardship of the examiner. The student cannot understand. If I try to win talents for the court, what is it that I am scolding."

The implication is that there is a little bit of excitement. Even though I was scolded, Isn’t it showing my own level?

At this time, the examiner said again: "Donald Zhang, will you remove the student from fame and fortune..."

Zhang Shengyou said, "No need, things are not so serious. Just kick him out and cancel his provincial examination this year. It is common for young people to be ignorant."

Therefore, all the examiners took this opportunity to praise: "Zhang Gong was generous and extremely generous."

Old God Zhang Sheng said authentically: "I think it's not easy to pick out a few talents in Shuntian Mansion this year."
Chapter completed!