"Examiner?" Hearing Sun Boran's words, Governor Zhang looked up unexpectedly, "I remember that Master Liu's name was not on the original list?"

"Oh? This Lord Zhang also remembers that the adults are still quite concerned about the apprenticeship test. Sun Boran raised his eyebrows and looked at him.

There was obvious irony in his words, but Governor Zhang pretended not to hear it: "Shouldn't the actual candidates be consistent with the list?"

If Lord Zhang remembers this, he should also have an impression of another one. Samples for the exam are provided by a local master craftsman, who can act as an advisor examiner at his discretion. Sun Boran said with a smile.

Governor Zhang did remember this, and he was about to speak, when he saw two miscellaneous servants on the other side come out with a wooden platform, and on the wooden platform, it was the architectural model that was placed.

It's about to be scored, and as a prototype, it should of course be a sample to be brought out first so that it can be compared later.

Governor Zhang's gaze was quickly drawn to the model of the building, and at the same time he heard Sun Boran's next words.

Sun Boran pointed to the model and said, "This sample, built by my master himself, and unanimously agreed by all the wooden examiners, is provided as a replica prototype for this exam. ”

Governor Zhang stared at the model tightly, and did not speak for a while, Deng Chengsheng could only see the back of his head when he was standing, but could not see his expression.

Governor Zhang and Sun Boran went toe-to-toe, and the other examiners didn't speak, clearly not wanting to participate in this immortal fight. But at this time, the model was brought out, but Examiner Xian suddenly said: "Master Sun provided a total of five different sample models at that time, and we unanimously chose this one, and I didn't know that this was Master Liu's work before choosing." ”

As soon as he spoke, Examiner Lu pulled his sleeve next to him, but when he spoke, he sighed and followed: "Indeed, before we selected, we didn't know that this was Master Liu's work, and after learning about it, we didn't regret it. ”

The two sub-examiners echoed at the same time, Deng Chengsheng was a little anxious, and interrupted them: "But Master Liu and Master Sun have a master-apprentice relationship, so they should avoid suspicion......

Before he could finish his sentence, Governor Zhang suddenly stretched out a hand backwards, which was an obvious gesture of blocking.

Deng Chengsheng's voice paused, and Governor Zhang turned around and looked at Examiner Lu: "Don't you regret it?"

There was no expression on his face, his voice was not distinguishing between joy and anger, and Examiner Lu was obviously a little nervous, but he still nodded stubbornly: "Yes." We've all been doing the work for decades, and it's always clear what is good and what's bad. Master Liu's model, of course, is a first-class good job, exactly the same as when it is done, it is a good pavilion and a good garden. Of course, it would have been better to have more time to finish it. But if you really have to do it, the apprentices won't have enough time......"

He was nervous and chattered a little, but Governor Zhang listened patiently to all of them.

In the end, Examiner Lu finally shut up, Governor Zhang stared at the model again, suddenly laughed, nodded and said: "Yes, whether it is good or bad, you have to see it, this model is indeed worthy of a sample, and Master Liu is indeed worthy of the seat!"

Deng Chengsheng was stunned and glared at Governor Zhang, as if he had reacquainted himself with this person.

Governor Zhang didn't pay any attention to his meaning, looked around the model twice, and sat down next to Liu Huzi.

The Great Zhou was respected on the right, and the place where Liu Huzi sat was the most valuable of all the eight seats, and Governor Zhang's move not only recognized his identity, but also showed him full respect.

Deng Chengsheng looked at him with his mouth open, not knowing what to say. After a moment, as if remembering something, he looked at the model that had just been placed on the stage.

Looking at it, the surprise on his face gradually disappeared, and he raised his feet to start, tiptoed up the stairs, and sat on the Taishi chair on the other side of Governor Zhang.

The daylight hours in autumn have shortened, but now the sun has not yet set, and the reddish and golden light is laid diagonally on the model, pulling a long shadow to one side.

The model was originally made to be lifelike, and under this strong contrast of light and dark, it is as if a corner of the garden was directly plucked by the immortals and placed here.

There are many gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, and each garden has a unique style of design craftsmen, including their aesthetic interests.

Sometimes, the owner of the garden will personally participate in the design, but most of the information provided is aesthetic and interest intentions, and in the end, how to make it look depends on the ability of the craftsman.

Therefore, no matter how low the status of craftsmen is, well-known craftsmen are still highly valued.

The top skilled jobs are given an extra advantage in any era – even if only slightly better than the lowest ones.

But no matter what, they all know Sun Boran's origin, and they have heard about his relationship with Liu Huzi as part of his origin.

An old man who has never left Tonghe Mansion and has lived in a small alley in a civilian area for decades, how can he hear that he is the most ordinary carpenter at the bottom, and it is considered a stroke of luck to be able to teach an apprentice like Sun Boran, he can design such a garden?

This is simply the level of the top craftsmen!

Governor Zhang and Governor Deng were both born in the imperial examination, received the influence of orthodox culture and literature, and belonged to the most advanced group of people in this era.

At this time, even if Governor Zhang sat down, he couldn't help but take a look at the model if he was fine. He even wondered if he could ask Liu Huzi to finish the garden and move it to his own backyard after this matter was over......

Speaking of which, he was trying to renovate his garden.

Sun Boran said that he wanted to take his master back to Kyoto, and he had to see if he could find a reason to keep Liu Huzi. It's that he's so old, it's hard to say whether he can preside over such a big project. But look at his spirits...... I guess that's fine.

Governor Zhang was pondering alone, and the score of the apprenticeship test on the other side had already begun.

Before moving the candidate model out, Sun Boran touched his beard, turned to the side, and said, "Before, we all scored from the front to the back according to the test number, and today we will drop one by one, and come from the back, right?"

The examiners present were all cooperating with Sun Boran for the first time, but in fact, there was nothing that had not been before.

But since the examiner said so, of course they will all cheer.

"Yes, in a different order, there is also freshness. The deputy examiner surnamed Liao next to him stroked his hands and smiled.

Everyone agreed, and the following candidates were not qualified to raise objections, so it was decided.

Next up are the rules for scoring.

After the official start, from back to front, the models made by the candidates will be lifted up one by one, and the examiners will look at them one by one and score them.

Then, the six examiners scored their real names, and after the evaluation, the scores were summarized, Sun Boran's score was multiplied by two, and the other five were added and divided by seven, and the average number was used as the final total score for ranking.

For example, the full score is 100 points, the other five examiners give 60 points, Sun Boran gives 70 points, and the average score is two 70 plus 5 60, and finally divided by seven, the average score is 62.8 points.

In this way, Sun Boran has a higher weight as the chief examiner, but it will not become a word to break the balance.

The examiners have known about it for a long time, and the candidates think it is more reasonable, and everyone has no objection - of course it is useless.

In the silence, a bookkeeper sat down at the small table under the stage with an abacus in his hand, ready to score instantly.

Examiner Liao stood up, waved his hand, and said, "The scoring has begun, and the finished product of candidate No. 216 is now presented!"