On the evening of the end of the township examination, the marking of the papers had already begun.

The examiners and examiners were reading the papers inside, and many scholars and officials, as well as the observers of Jiannan Dao, were waiting outside.

Before the release of the list, these officials, regardless of their rank, had to stay in the tribute courtyard and could not go out.

Inside and outside the Tribute Courtyard, there are more officers and soldiers guarding, all of them are like facing the enemy, the guard is tight, the officers and soldiers are killed, combined with the spirit of the Tribute Academy, revealing a solemn meaning, even if someone approaches, they will feel uncomfortable.

The purpose of these measures is to eradicate fraud.

Rustle rustle......

In each room, there is the sound of turning papers everywhere, a township exam, hundreds of exam papers, each of which may determine a person's fate, change a person's life and fortune, and there can be no negligence.

From time to time, the marking officer will move the stacks of examination papers over and put them in turn for the chief examiner, deputy chief examiner and others to see.

Marking is not an easy job, you have to circulate it first, the thousands of copies of the volume, are the examiners read first, there is no problem with the meaning of the scriptures and the meaning of ink, this is a division standard, the essays are smooth, the sentences are clear, this is the second standard.

After these two standards, check whether there are any taboos, and then stamp them in turn, and only after all the marking officers approve them will they be brought to the examiner and others.

Moreover, in order to prevent the marking officer from cheating, after the candidates hand in the examination papers, there is also a special person to transcribe them, so as to avoid identifying the candidates by handwriting.

However, even so, it is still difficult to eradicate, because some people will use specific words and sentences as marks in the sentences, and even through the style and ideas, they can be screened, so when it comes to zuihou, even if it is still famous, but the general situation, the examiners have already counted it in their hearts.

After the exam papers have been handed over to the examiners. It is up to the examiner to determine the ranking.

Although the examiner has the most right to speak, other examiners have the right to give suggestions, and before setting the ranking, the examiners have to discuss first, which requires the examiner to first send the exam papers, all of them have to read it and give comments.

Marking is a mechanical, hard and repetitive work, and after a long time, it is inevitable to be tired and fatigued. So at this time, the sudden appearance of a splendid article will be very conspicuous, and it can also cheer up the examiners.

At this time, many examiners were reading the papers, and suddenly a voice sounded: "This article is well written, and the armor soldiers show off their martial might! ”

Talking. It was that Contixue, his voice came out suddenly, and if it was changed in normal times, it would inevitably scare others. But the other examiners in the room didn't care, but got up one after another and came over.

They work hard to read the papers, and it is precisely because they have to wait for such articles to adjust their mood.

Qi Zhengyuan nodded after reading it: "It's really good." The insight is extraordinary, but after all, it is only on paper, and it is somewhat taken for granted. is unique and sparse, but in terms of a scholar, it is still rare. ”

Next to him, Yushi Li Qi said: "But this writing is splendid, but it can add a lot of color." "He, the imperial historian, is also one of the examiners this time.

At this time, someone brought another article, and there was regret in the words: "This article is not bad, and it puts forward the point of 'being diligent in stressing martial arts', but unfortunately the volume is dirty, and it should be demoted." ”

Several other examiners gathered and nodded after reading it, while Yushi Li Qi frowned.

"This one is not bad," at this time, Qi Zhengyuan also pulled out one, "This one is written 'the key place of the garrison, to maintain the momentum of solidity', not arrogant or impatient, knowing the weight of the soldiers, advocating not to use the sword in vain." ”

Immediately, an examiner said: "This statement is somewhat similar to the military strategy written by Yan Wu, I think it was written by his disciple." ”

"It's a pity for Yan Wu," Kong Tixue sighed, "but that disciple of his has obtained the true inheritance, not only is he good at handwriting, but he is also very good at learning." ”

The atmosphere gradually opened, and the examiners all put down their work and got together to talk and comment, which is also the norm when marking papers.

I saw Li Qi take out one with a smile and said, "I also have a copy here, but you can nod your head." ”

"First place?"

The others were stunned when they heard it, the first name of this township test is Xie Yuan, it is not so easy to determine, it is needless to say that the scriptures and meanings are self-explanatory, to be accurate and concise, the essays cannot be bad, and there must be merits, and the most important thing is to ask.

The question is not only the candidate's literary style, but also the way of thinking and the way of dealing with problems, and the text cannot be imaginative, but must quote scriptures, which can be said.

This is only the foundation, the most important thing is to show a certain talent in the policy, after all, once this township has passed the test, it is basically an official master, and after the appointment in the future, it will be able to do things.

Hearing Li Qi's statement, others gathered around.

"Diplomatic relations and attack, with righteousness?"

The examiners looked at this question, and at first they were just curious, but after reading it in one breath, they couldn't help but applaud.

While reading it, Kong Tixue changed his praise: "This sentence is reasonable! Whose article is this? It seems to be a military strategy, but in fact it already has a vague strategy for governing the country. ”

After reading through the article and reminiscing about it, he immediately remembered someone.

"Yes, this style of writing should be Gao Jing of Xingyuan Mansion!"

As soon as this person was mentioned, everyone else came back to their senses and began to discuss.

Qi Zhengyuan looked at this military strategy, his face changed slightly, he glanced up at Li Qi, and said: "If this official is not mistaken, this Gao Jing should be a member of the Moral Academy, and he is from the same sect as Master Li." ”

As soon as he said this, the other examiners who were eagerly discussing suddenly stopped.

Qi Zhengyuan and Li Qi represent the two shili in the imperial court, fighting on weekdays, even Jiannan Road has been affected, this township test has involved an exchange of interests, and it is the New Party that uses "Shi" for "potential", but now Li Qi has taken out the article of the New Party School, and the main point is Xie Yuan, there is a bit of a taste of confrontation.

Then Li Qi smiled slightly: "What Master Qi said is right, this Gao Jing is a moral scholar, he has righteousness in his heart, and the articles he writes are also full of benevolence. is enough to match a solution yuan, I am a virtuous person who does not avoid relatives. ”

Folding the bottle refers to the victory of thousands of miles away through diplomacy and wine banquets.

"It's so good that you don't avoid kissing!" Qi Zhengyuan also smiled, "It's just that nodding your head now, it's too arbitrary, maybe there will be more articles in the future." ”

"Oh, looking at the appearance of adults, there is also the meaning of being virtuous and not avoiding relatives, could it be that I want to order Qiu Yan," Li Qi said, took out another paper from the side, spread it out, and put it in front of everyone, "I have read the paper of Qiu Yandao's exam, so I recognize the style of writing, and this question should be made by him." Please take a look at it, how about this article?"

"Huh?" Qi Zhengyuan's heart moved, and he felt ominous.

Around, several examiners surrounded him.

"Soldiers, the upper words are planned, the middle words are advantageous, and the next words are the time?"

After reading the beginning, several examiners exchanged opinions.

Although this sentence is reasonable, it is inevitably a bit ordinary, and there are traces of imitating the right time, place and people. ”

But as I watched it, it changed.

"Yes, yes, although the idea seems to be outdated, it is rare that it is not good to be ambitious, and he has a very good understanding of the situation in the southwest. ”

"Yes, this person has a good idea, he knows the habits of the swamp people very well, the location is also good, and he is very clear about the southwest terrain and the distribution of shili. ”

......

Several examiners were praising him, which made Qi Zhengyuan relax a little, he came over this time, he planned to promote a few scholars and strengthen his own reserves, this Qiu Yan and Ma Yang have an old relationship, Ma Yang also praised Qiu Yan in front of Qi Zhengyuan, of course he can't miss it.

It's just that, looking at Li Qi again, the other party is also smiling, and he doesn't seem to care.

Soon, I heard an examiner say: "It's a pity, it's too hard, if it's just a description of the general trend and a description of military strategy, it is a masterpiece, although it is not as lofty as Gao Jing's intentions, but it is better than others, but it is a pity that this Qiu Yan wants to describe it in detail, and he actually staged a military battle, citing three examples, which is quite smug, which is a big taboo in the imperial examination." ”

Even Kong Tixue sighed: "It's a pity, I have been living in the southwest for a long time, and of course I can see the situation more accurately than a scholar, and the union of the swamp people is already delusional, so how can it involve Fanren? It is inevitably a little whimsical, and contradicts the previous pragmatic style." ”

"Indeed, this military exercise is equivalent to a castle in the air, and it is to be reduced to two levels. ”

At this time, Li Qi said: "Especially the zuihou sentence, 'victory cannot be specialized, defeat must not be specialized', this is the tone of teaching people, it is inevitable that some people do not know the advance and retreat of human feelings." ”

What we mean is that we should not blindly think about victory and also consider unfavorable factors in wartime; when we are defeated, we should think about the reasons and strive to turn defeat into victory.

"What? Qiu Yan would make such a mistake?"

Qi Zhengyuan was startled, took the scroll, read it through, his face was gloomy, and he had a taste of anger.

Seeing this, Li Qi shook his head, said no more, and turned around to continue grading.

But at this moment, there was a sudden chaos outside, chickens and dogs jumping, and there was a lot of movement.

"What's going on?"

All the examiners frowned, and were about to ask, when a marker hurriedly came in, saying that the observer asked to see the imperial history.

"When marking papers, how can foreign officials contact the examiners?"

Qi Zhengyuan was about to reprimand, but he listened to the rumor-reading officer: "The stakes are very high, involving soldiers and generals, but the commanders are no longer there, if there is no approval and seal of the imperial history, it is difficult to mobilize the soldiers!"

"What the hell is going to be transferred?"

Hearing this, the faces of the examiners changed, after all, they are all officials of Da Rui, of course they know how urgent it is to observe the matter of making and the imperial history seal at the same time.

Since the marker had passed the word, of course he already understood the general situation, and immediately replied: "I heard that several major clans of the Marsh people have joined forces to march into the army, and even the people are mixed in with it! Jiarong County has been breached!"

"What did you say!"

The examiners' eyes widened, and two of them turned their heads to look at an exam paper on the table, their faces full of incredulity. (To be continued......)

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