In the morning, Li Chengqian woke up. He also began to prepare for today's exam questions and set up the examination room for those engineers, and he thought to himself: I want to be a science subject that I studied liberal arts when I first wanted to escape the pain; It's painful to come up with science questions again and again here.

Since these engineers were promoted and trained by himself, his scientific knowledge has basically reached the level of middle school students in the early 21st century. Therefore, he raised the difficulty of the test questions to the high school level, firstly, to see how much they are adaptable, how much they have grown, and whether they continue to improve and think. He is going to set the cut-off score at 60 out of 80, after all, he has been teaching them for 3 years. If you are a person with a heart, you will also improve and think by yourself. However, in this case, it is estimated that the number of people will not meet his requirements.

So he also thought of a plan: to give teachers who scored less than 60 points but were within the top 20, and let them only follow the textbook (he was prepared to arrange all the textbooks himself) and only take ordinary students, and there were vocational examinations and training every year; Of course, you can improve your job title through exams. Engineers with a score of 60 or above can be awarded the title of professor with a genius class and their own way of lecturing, and there must be a scientific paper every 3 years.

With such an idea, he began to write the question, but of course one person was too busy (although he invented engraving printing and put it in various departments, but the prince's mansion did not put it in the prince's mansion; Afraid of gossip). So Li Chengqian called the eunuchs and palace maids who could write in the palace. Li Chengqian reads a sentence, and they write a sentence; There are not many questions, just 20. 10 conceptual essay questions, 10 calculation questions.

Almost two hours later, the 100 sets of test papers were ready and all out, and the examination room was arranged. Li Chengqian also checked it, and then he was relieved.

At this time, Li Shimin brought Hou Junji and the eldest grandson Wuji to visit. When Li Chengqian saw it, he immediately put down his work and saluted, and asked, "What are the noble reasons why my father and uncles are here?" ”

Li Shimin replied: "I heard that you are going to select qualified teachers for the future of Datang today, and we will come to give you help and check the momentum." The eldest grandson Wuji and Hou Junji also nodded.

Li Chengqian thought to himself: Where do I need your checks? However, he replied: "Thank you father and uncles." After speaking, he said to them: "By the way, father, two uncles, I will also select 20 qualified people as teachers in the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and the Ministry of Punishment." ”

Li Shimin replied first: "I'm accurate, you haven't been in contact with the next five parts, how to select qualified people?" ”

Li Chengqian replied: "You can choose from those who were in the previous imperial examination. They choose the department they want to take, and then I ask questions for that department. Each set of papers has a maximum score of 80 points, as long as the top 20 points are 60 points, they can be selected. In the same way, all incumbent officials can also take the exam. ”

After listening to Li Chengqian's thoughts, Li Shimin smacked his tongue and said: "Your kid is quite thoughtful, but you have to hurry up and hand in the advice." I'll also inform the remaining two tomorrow to cooperate with you. ”

Hou Junji and the eldest grandson Wuji praised Li Chengqian: "The prince is resourceful at a young age, which is really a blessing for the Tang Dynasty. We'll let you know when we get back. ”

After Li Chengqian thanked them, he replied to Li Shimin: "Yes, father, I will give you the advice in two days." You'll have to take the exam in a moment. Li Shimin nodded.

It's noon sharp. 100 engineers stood respectfully outside the prince's mansion, waiting for the prince to call them in. Li Chengqian instructed the eunuch next to him: "Let them line up to come in and check if there are any cheat sheets." So, after inspection, all 100 people entered the hall. Li Chengqian exhorted them loudly: "Today, the emperor is here in person; It shows that the emperor also attaches great importance to you. I hope you can realize your talents well and live up to your holy hopes! ”

The 100 jubilant engineers saluted Li Shimin and Li Chengqian: "Long live the emperor, long live the crown prince!" ”

Li Shimin nodded and said: "You are all the ministers of Datang, and it is your credit that Datang's military strength has been so strong over the years!" I and Datang will not forget you, I hope you can pass the exam today, cultivate more talents for Datang, and make Datang stronger! I announce the start of the exams! ”

With that, the 100 engineers began to sit down. When they were all seated, a maid began to roll their hair and prepare pen and ink for them. At the same time, the eunuchs also began to announce the examination rules, the duration of the examination, and the cut-off score for admission.

These engineers were originally full of confidence, but after reading the questions; Almost half of them started scratching their heads and cheeks. Hou Junji, who was sitting on the stage, looked at the painful engineers below and quipped to Li Chengqian: "I said Gao Ming's nephew, is your question too difficult?" In this way, I estimate that the acceptance rate will not give you the wish! ”

Li Chengqian laughed and said, "Uncle Junji, my question may be a bit difficult for them, but I believe they can let me get my wish." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji looked at Li Chengqian, who was swearing, and said, "Otherwise, let's take a gamble?" I pressed 20 yuan treasure gambling acceptance rate is not up to 20%! ”

Li Shimin also smiled and said: "Rare interest, then I will press 30 ingots to press the acceptance rate of 30%!" ”

Hou Junji pressed 20 ingots, and he pressed less than 20%. Li Chengqian stubbornly pressed 50 ingots to press the 50% acceptance rate, thinking in his heart: Hey, I already knew that it would be easier to get the test questions!

The three old foxes saw Li Chengqian's troubled expression and smiled: "I didn't expect that our such a smart prince would also have a time to be deflated!" ”

Li Chengqian had no choice but to turn his head and say, "Father, two uncles." Please be quiet and don't disturb them for the exam. ”

Li Shimin also said: "Junji, auxiliary machine, be quiet." The eldest grandson Wuji and Hou Junji saluted, and then began to sit down quietly and watch.

An hour and a half later, it was time for the exam. I only heard the voice of the eunuch: "When the exam time comes, the candidates will stop writing and leave the table." The palace maids sat in the seats of each candidate. All the engineers got up, all the palace maids sat on the seats of the candidates, took out the prepared red pens, Li Chengqian read the answer to a question, and the palace maid changed one. In this way, half an hour passed, and the revision was over. As a result, 53 people passed (more than 60 points, and some even had perfect scores).

Li Chengqian was also surprised, but after thinking about it carefully: After all, they have been handed over by me for 3 years, and they have constantly made a lot of things with me, I should not doubt it. But the three old foxes thought that Li Chengqian had asked the palace maid to deliberately correct his mistakes. So, they took the answer and went right for half an hour, but found that there was no such thing.

Li Shimin said with a haha: "This time the gambling is not counted, and I don't advocate gambling." Hou Junji and the eldest grandson Wuji also hurriedly said: "Since the emperor has spoken, I will naturally keep it!" Li Chengqian looked at them helplessly and had to say, "Yes, father." You're right. But Li Chengqian thought: It's not a loss, I didn't have much hope.

After a while, Li Chengqian asked the palace maids and eunuchs to remove the examination venue, and then called all 53 people who passed the examination. He said to them: "You 53 have passed the exam and have 10 days to prepare your bags and say goodbye to your family. After 10 days, we will gather at the Prince's Mansion and then set off to Longmen. The 53 people solemnly said goodbye to Li Chengqian, and Li Shimin left after saying goodbye.

Li Shimin suddenly asked, "Gao Ming, why did you think of going to Longmen?" Li Chengqian replied: "Back to my father, just because where is it called Longmen; It has the meaning of a fish jumping over the dragon gate! ”

Li Shimin nodded and said: "The implication is good, then you have to manage it well!" The exam is over, and we're gone. After speaking, he took Hou Junji and the eldest grandson Wuji and walked out of the door. Li Chengqian also began to write his advice.