Chapter 512 The leader is in charge, the period of the test
"King Wang?" Qiu Yan looked surprised, "But Wang Xianggong who is in charge of the government and presided over the reform?"
"Apart from that black-faced husband, can there be others?" Cao Hanqi laughed at Qiu Yan's expression and felt a little proud. He seemed to be surprised and satisfied with his news. "I was also surprised when I first learned about this news."
Qiu Yan glanced at everyone: "There are rumors that this imperial examination will change, but at most it is speculated that it will be taken over by Cen Bo of the New Party, or Zhang Hou, or a respected person, or presided over by a respected person. Unexpectedly, it will be presided over by Mr. Wang himself! Where did you hear this news?"
Cao Hanqi replied: "It's a coincidence that yesterday, when we went to attend the literary meeting, we met Zhang Lian and Zhang Lao Prime Minister. At that time, we had some speculation. When we went back, we happened to hear the rumors and found a few familiar fellow villagers and classmates to ask, and confirmed from multiple sources, and finally figured out the mystery."
"It's really the Prime Minister Wang? Then it seems that this imperial examination is not simple. I'm afraid the direction of the wind will really change." As he said that, Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes and glanced at Luo Jiayun and Zhou Guan, and noticed that both of them had worried expressions on their faces.
High-rise buildings seem to be high above, but in fact they are closely related to the lives of the people. Often, an inadvertent idea above becomes a policy program. Through the ruling structure, it is transmitted layer by layer and reaches ordinary people, which will have a huge impact. Food, clothing, housing and transportation will fluctuate, both good and bad.
In comparison, while enjoying the benefits of policies and benefits of all dynasties, the group of scholars is also surrounded by the wave of policy changes. Not to mention, this tendency to the imperial examination every year reflects the direction of the court's policy in that year.
The imperial examinations are the ceremony of selecting talents and talent. It is originally a selection of virtuous people for the country. The selected people are to implement the national government's policies. If you choose a different concept, wouldn't it cause a lot of trouble?
Of course, in reality, there will always be various compromises, but this means that many people will lose their chances.
Like Luo Jiayu and Zhou Guan, reading and writing on weekdays are actually targeted. Most of them refer to the content of previous imperial examinations. After all, they will never leave the subject. Grasp the general principles and when they find out the candidates for the examiner, they will strengthen them in a targeted manner.
But now, the old and new parties are competing in the temple, and the political views of both sides are incompatible. The things advocated by the new party are hugely different from the content of the previous imperial examinations. It is not easy to answer questions with the knowledge learned in the past.
In this way, the two of them will certainly be worried.
Cao Hanqi also noticed the expressions of the two. Then he said: "Brother Luo, Brother Zhou, don't worry. According to Wen Zhizhen, this new party presided over the imperial examination. It may not be a chance. After all, how many candidates have studied the methods advocated by the new party? We answered steadily. The new party will definitely not dare to do anything. Besides, I learned the news in advance and collected more information about the new party in the past few days and wrote it on the paper. Wouldn't it stand out immediately?"
Luo Jiayun shook his head: "Although that's the case, there must be omissions when it comes to the moment. If you imitate others and make a fool of yourself, it will be a disaster. You can't even use your original knowledge."
Zhou Guan showed a meditative look and then said, "However, many candidates actually have similar experiences. We cannot grasp the opportunity of the new law, and the same goes for others. It depends on their own abilities. Whoever can understand the new law thoroughly in a short period of time will be the best in the examination room."
"That's exactly what it means." Cao Hanqi nodded.
In fact, after the news came out, many candidates became worried, and some of them were even more indignant. However, the state had laws. If they were to cause trouble, would they force the court to take them back and become famous? They would be repatriated first, and eventually they would be favored by others. Therefore, after being angry, the candidates began to consider the opportunities in it.
After saying this, Cao Hanqi looked at Qiu Yan, noticed that the latter was pondering, and said, "Brother Qiu, I don't know what you plan?" There was a smell of asking for advice in his words.
Luo Jiayun was even more strange when he heard this.
"I was wondering why Wang Xiangguo was the chief examiner himself? Logically speaking, the chief examiner must be locked in the tribute school a few days in advance to prevent the examination questions from being leaked. As the magistrate, he did not contact the outside world for several days, which would be a hidden danger."
The chief examiner, the same examiner, and many invigilators must enter the tribute court a few days in advance before the examination, and sometimes even half a month in advance to enter the tribute court, to eat, live and arrange the examination matters. This has always been a prescribed rule, and even the priest cannot be changed. If Wang Fu is the chief examiner, it is no exception. However, national affairs are changing rapidly, and merchants in the city are vaguely confronting. It is not easy to promulgate the new law, so he should stay for a moment and be in charge of the center. Why should he go to the tribute court?
Cao Hanqi and others had thought about this question, so they said: "Maybe it shows that the prime minister attaches importance to the imperial examinations. If he really wants to select a group of talents, it is actually an opportunity for us to wait. Once he is in high school, he will be a disciple of the prime minister!"
The officialdom focuses on connections, and fellow villagers. In the same year, teachers and students were all strong potential relationships, which was the foundation for the party's mutual attacks on differences in the future. The examiner every time is the teacher for the candidates on the list, and only then did he say "prison and disciple".
After the words came, Xu Wanren said, "But he was also labeled as a new party. If he did not express his political views in the future, he would inevitably be attacked by the old party. It would be like he would enter the party struggle after the first round of the list, and he would be shocked every step in the future."
"This is wrong. Now that the old and new battles are in conflict, how many people in the court can escape the party struggle? Being safe alone?" Yu Xun shook his head, "Besides, being able to pass the Jinshi is a blessing, so why bother to think about that much?" The implication is that whether one can pass the exam is two different things. After all, it is a matter of thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge.
Haiming also said: "In fact, Wang Xiangguo personally came forward to preside over the imperial examination, which can be seen as an emphasis on recruiting scholars, and also shows the current dilemma of the new party. There are not many talents. No matter which one it is, if we can seize the opportunity, we may take advantage of the situation!"
The words of the few of them showed the thoughts of many candidates, and what was presented to Qiu Yan was just a microcosm.
Luo Jiayun finally said: "No matter what, the key is still himself."
Cao Hanqi had to argue again, but glanced at Qiu Yan, stopped the words that were about to blurt out, and changed the subject: "I won't say much about this matter. When I come here this time, I mainly congratulate Brother Qiu. Yesterday, somehow, someone mentioned your name at the literary meeting. After a while, many people spread many things, and many people compared you to Wen Zhizhen."
Immediately afterwards, he told the story at yesterday's lecture.
"You can see that Old Prime Minister Zhang has a good impression of Brother Qiu." As he said that, he suddenly said, "By the way, does Brother Qiu recognize someone named Qi Jiulian?"
"Qi Jiulian?" Qiu Yan Wenming was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "I recognize this person, why did he mention him?"
"Really do you recognize it?" Cao Hanqi was a little surprised. "Qi Jiulian said that you once gave him some experience, and he regarded himself as your disciple. He even fought with Wen Zhizhen for you and agreed on the issue of the imperial examination. But there were quite some mistakes in the words. I was worried that the man was taking your name and acting on his own initiative, so he asked this question."
"My disciple?" Qiu Yan recalled the scene when he met Qi Jiulian and shook his head, "This person definitely will not bow down."
Although he and Qi Jiulian did not confront each other directly, they also made a big deal. However, Qi Jiulian was not willing to admit defeat. How could such a person claim to be his disciple?
In fact, at the literary meeting yesterday, Qi Jiulian just wanted to find a step to go. If he knew what Cao Hanqi and others thought, he would be very angry and shouted that he was wronged.
"I can't know the inside story here." Seeing Qiu Yan's response, Cao Hanqi didn't say much, but instead asked for some knowledge and doubts.
Next to him, Luo Jiayun and Zhou Guan heard about the incident at the literary meeting for the first time. They couldn't help but look at each other. They felt a little incredible about the fact that Qiu Yanren had not arrived but had a reputation. At the end, they could only sigh, "Once this person's reputation reaches a certain level, it turns out that the person is still and has a reputation that has spread thousands of miles."
As he was talking, Cao Hanqi and others were obviously ineffective. Qiu Yan saw that several people came over and asked for advice was false and that friendship was true. He agreed to drink at the next two days, and then sent the few people away.
After returning, Luo Jiayun also said goodbye: "I'm here to inform you about the examiner. It's time to go back and organize your books to deal with changes in the imperial examination."
"It's good." Qiu Yan did not stop him and sent the two out again. Looking at the figures of the two who were leaving, he focused his attention and noticed that Luo Zhou and his two luck were still connected to a certain existence as before, but there was no big fluctuation or change.
"Although I don't know the purpose of the person behind it, it seems that there is no major problem in a short period of time. The imperial examination is imminent, and it is not easy to cause trouble. Otherwise, it may affect the future of the two. I can only wait and see if there is any sign of something wrong, and I have to take action immediately. However, even if that person can really hide the means, he should not be able to do it in the tribute court, otherwise, there is no need to hide it at all."
The Gongyuan is a place where humanities gather, and it embodies the wishes of scholars from all over Darui. If you can fight against the literary principles of this, you will not have to use ghost tricks and can directly crush the capital.
Thinking of this, Qiu Yan closed the door, walked back to the table, took out the book, glanced casually outside the window, and noticed several figures.
"I became famous last night, but today I have an impact. Although no one came to me, there were many more people watching outside, so he would go."
Shaking his head, Qiu Yan's thoughts fell on the book and recited in a low voice.
Chapter completed!