Chapter 124: Scholars of Scientific Examination
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When Qin Shi Huang got it, he swept away the six countries, and when Tang Taizong got it, he looked at the world.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Ma Chao relied on the ferocious Xiliang Iron Horse to fight Weishui with Cao Cao six times, killing Cao Cao to cut off his beard and abandon his robe, and fled in embarrassment.
The reason why the Liangzhou Iron Cavalry can dominate the world is that in addition to the high quality of the soldiers, there is also a unique set of tactical tactics.
This set of tactics combines the excellent characteristics of both the ancient Roman legions and the Eastern cavalry, and the combat characteristics are fierce and ferocious.
Coupled with the strong Liangzhou horse, the Liangzhou cavalry is not only fierce in attack, but also suitable for long-distance and long-term running operations.
The Hexi Army's iron cavalry absorbed the advantages of the original Liangzhou iron cavalry, and was equipped with advanced riding tools and armaments such as stirrups, horseshoes, and sabers.
Compared with the combat effectiveness of the original Xiliang Iron Cavalry, it is superior.
The 'Iron Riding Lion' in front of him has just finished the first phase of training, and it is not enough to undertake combat missions.
Next, the riders will be equipped with sabers, crossbows, javelins and other equipment, focusing on improving the technical and tactical level of the riders.
According to the training outline, at least in the spring of next year, the Hexi Army's iron cavalry is expected to go out to fight in the world.
"If the cavalry is well trained, he will surely cross the Yellow River in the east, or chase the Central Plains, or defend the west of the river, which will terrify countless enemies."
"I hope you won't fall into the reputation of Liangzhou Iron Rider in the past."
"Liangzhou Malaysia, rampant in the world."
Amid the cheers of the riders, Wei Shuo left Wang Zhongde at the cavalry training base and returned to the city again, where a grand event awaited him.
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In 389 A.D., on September 12, the first scientific expedition in Hexi finally kicked off under the watchful eye.
The exam questions are all from Yin Jing, Yao Hao, Guo Yu and other famous Confucians in Hexi, while Wei Shuo knows that his ability is limited and is only responsible for the final review.
The content of the examination is difficult and easy, and it focuses on the ability of scholars to think about and solve problems.
The scientific examination is divided into two sessions, and the preliminary examination is mainly based on Neo-Confucianism (i.e., Mind Studies) and arithmetic.
The content of the re-examination is much more complicated, and the content of the examination is also different due to the different responsibilities of each prefecture.
The scoring will be based on a 100-point system, and those with the total score in the first 100 in the preliminary and re-examination will be admitted.
In addition, in order to appease the unsuccessful scholars, Wei Shuo also specially announced that the schools in Hexi Prefecture would recruit scholars to enroll.
This promise was warmly welcomed by the scholars, after all, less than one adult was admitted, and most of them were likely to make a trip in vain.
For many scholars, it was not easy to have such a relatively fair opportunity, and most people came with great expectations.
In case of a fall on Sun Mountain, it is difficult to guarantee that no one will not think about it.
It was originally a major event in Shilin, but there was an accident, which was not a good thing for the scientific expedition and Hexi.
Therefore, this is the commitment of each university to recruit unsuccessful scholars.
After all, there are many famous Confucian scholars in the halls of each university, which is very attractive to scholars.
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On the day of the exam, Wang Zhenwei and Cui Hao came to the examination room early, and the entrance of the examination room was already crowded with scholars.
Everyone nervously handed the waist cards and documents to the soldiers and soldiers of the government one by one for the other party to check.
Wang Zhenwei and Cui Hao were divided into different rooms, and after encouraging each other, they quickly walked to their respective examination rooms.
In the examination room, the scholars all sat upright in their seats with serious faces, without saying a word, and their eyes were firmly fixed on the invigilator and the examination papers.
With the sound of drums, the invigilator began to hand out the test papers.
As soon as the exam papers arrived, some scholars were busy answering.
But Cui Hao didn't rush to answer like others, but carefully skimmed through the exam questions first.
The first thing that caught his eye was the fill-in-the-blank question, which mainly examined the scholar's memory ability.
For the vast majority of scholars, this question is very difficult, and as long as they memorize the Confucian classics, they can basically answer it.
The truth is also the same, most of the scholars are bright-eyed when they see the fill-in-the-blank questions, and they all work hard to write.
For a while, there was silence in the examination room, only the rustle of turning paper.
After carefully browsing the examination papers, Cui Hao has a clear understanding of the overall layout of the examination papers.
The examiner is obviously very considerate of the scholars, knowing that everyone will inevitably be nervous when they first enter the examination room, so the previous exam questions are very simple.
By the time the candidate has finished answering the previous questions, his emotions have gradually stabilized and the questions have gradually become more difficult.
From examining the scholar's memory ability, to examining the ability to understand, analyze, and summarize.
In Cui Hao's view, the one who can really distance himself and determine the final result is arithmetic and strategy.
Needless to say, arithmetic is what you will, and you won't be able to answer a question.
Fortunately, Cui Hao has read scriptures and history since he was a child, such as Xuanxiang Yin and Yang, and the words of a hundred schools, all of which are involved, and arithmetic is no stranger to him.
As for the last policy topic, "On the System of Occupying Land and the System of Tuntian", it directly points to the shortcomings of land policy since the Han Dynasty.
Candidates must have something to say, and if they only know how to talk rhetorically, they may not be able to get a high score.
Cui Hao was born in a wealthy family, well-informed, and knew a lot about the pros and cons.
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While the scholars were busy answering questions, Wei Shuo took Frustrated Meng Xun to inspect the examination room.
Looking at the black pressure on the examination room, Meng Xun couldn't help but admire Wei Shuo from the bottom of his heart.
Don't look at his barbarian background, but his knowledge is not low, so he can naturally see the strength of the scientific examination.
At the beginning, Hexi was boycotted by the family, and he also gloated, thinking that Wei Shuo would not pass the test so easily.
Who knew that as soon as the scientific examination came out, all the families would take the exam as above.
Now that a large number of scholars from poor families have joined, the family is dispensable for Hexi.
"It's a pity that as soon as the imperial examination comes out, those families will be unhappy again." Frustrated Meng Xun couldn't help but sigh.
"There are many people in the family, how can they understand the key?"
"Meng Xun has always been extraordinary, why don't you talk about the impact of scientific research on the family, is it good or bad?"
"It should be said that the pros and cons are half, the key depends on how the family does it."
Sure enough, Frustration is not simple, in a word.
"Oh? Is it? Let's hear about it. ”
"Since the scientific expedition is regardless of background, then the lord naturally has no reason to prohibit the children of wealthy families from participating."
"And with the background of the family, as long as you are ruthless to refer to it, it is by no means invincible."
Hearing this, Wei Shuo sighed, and what he said has been proven by history.
Scientific research can only restrict the family, and it cannot completely suppress the family.
Even as long as the family adapts quickly, it is not impossible to re-emerge and become a political family.
Imagine that during the Tang Dynasty, it was still the family headed by Jingzhao Wei who ultimately benefited from the scientific expedition.
Historically, what really brought the family to decline was the frequent wars during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
The war destroyed everything, including the centuries-old family.
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The Hexi expedition lasted for several days and finally came to a perfect end.
A group of scholars walked out of the examination room physically and mentally exhausted, some with happy faces, some with depressed faces, and so on.
Cui Hao stood on the street, thinking of his recent experience, and couldn't help but be in a trance.
At the beginning, he and his parents were detained by Zhai Zhao, and he was worried that he would have nowhere to display his talents.
Who knew that a scientific expedition was held in Hexi on the way, and with the encouragement of his father, he resolutely embarked on the road to Hexi.
I didn't expect to really meet the master this time, and I am expected to realize my political ambitions.
Just when Cui Hao's mind was not belonging, he saw Wang Zhenwei coming out from behind him.
"Bo Yuan, how did you do in the exam?"
"Okay, what about you?"
"I can almost get in, but I may not be able to get in the top few."
Wang Zhenwei was a little disappointed, originally he wanted to get a good score in the exam, so as to save himself from being talked about when he accepted important positions in the future.
Who knew that the arithmetic questions were too difficult, which made him helpless and lowered his overall grades.
"It doesn't matter if you get high or low grades, as long as you get in."
Cui Hao doesn't pay much attention to rankings, he has to be an official anyway, what achievements he will achieve in the future is the key, and exam results can't say anything.
This scientific expedition has made most of the scholars plant in arithmetic, even if Wei Shuo has repeatedly lowered the level of arithmetic, it still can't avoid the 'tragedy'.