Rise From the Humble

After taking a short break, Zhu Pingan continued to read the second policy question. In fact, compared with the provincial examination, the number of questions in this scientific examination was reduced by about four-fifths, as you can tell by just looking at the second policy question. There are usually four policy questions in the rural examination, but there are also three or five questions, but this scientific examination only has one policy question.

The topic of this policy essay is also relatively short, not as long as the palace exam policy essay. The title is like this:

"If you use the law to show authority, you will know your kindness if you follow the law. If you limit it with nobility, if you increase the number of nobility, you will know the theory of honor."

This policy theory comes from Zhuge Liang's "Answers to the Law" of the Three Kingdoms. This means that when laws are used to create deterrence, people will feel favored when the laws are implemented. Use titles to show status, and people will feel honored when they are promoted to a higher rank.

This means that rewards and punishments are clear, which was analyzed thoroughly in later generations. Zhu Pingan could write several versions almost as soon as he saw the title. However, it was precisely because there were too many answers in his mind that it was difficult to decide which one to use. After combining and deleting multiple answers in his mind, Zhu Pingan took up his pen and began to write neatly and carefully on the draft paper:

"Rewards and punishments are the master's great power. Rewards and punishments should be clear, and then the right and wrong should be divided, and the principles should be followed. If the king does not give small favors, and the people do not have high hopes, the way of governing the country is similar. If the power of decline and weakness is accumulated, the government and the public should be clear and clear. If you are serious, you will have both rewards and punishments. It is especially appropriate to strictly regulate the rules. Good thing. Marquis Wu is right about the law, saying that if you use the law to show authority, you will know the kindness if you follow the law. If you limit it to the title, if you add the title, you will know the honor.

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There is no extra point in the text, it is done in one go.

After he finished writing, Zhu Pingan became more and more satisfied with the article he had written. There were almost no flaws. He slightly raised the corners of his lips. If nothing else happened, this scientific examination should be done.

The ink on the table was almost exhausted. Zhu Pingan put the brush on the stand beside the table, took the inkstone aside and started grinding the ink. Regarding grinding ink, the ancients have a saying: grind the ink lightly and lick the pen heavily. Grinding the ink lightly means not to be impatient and not to press the ink stick too hard. The ancients said that when grinding ink, it is most appropriate to ask a girl from the boudoir to grind it. This is why. After Zhu Pingan took the inkstone, he placed his index finger on the top of the ink, and his thumb and middle finger on both sides of the ink stick. Start grinding, press it a little harder, and turn it gently and evenly.

The ancient ink is lightly rubbed and filled with fragrance, and the new bath in the inkstone shines brightly.

The ink that Zhu Ping'an brought was Hui ink that he bought specially. It was such a good ink that he was reluctant to use it. When the ink is grinded well, the sound is smooth and smooth, and when the ink is grinded poorly, the sound is rough. Until Zhu Pingan finished grinding the ink, he didn't make any sound, but there was a faint fragrance of ink.

After grinding the ink, Zhu Pingan put the inkstone to one side, rested for a while, and adjusted it to the best condition. Then he took the writing brush and copied the draft on the answer sheet without any distracting thoughts and concentrated on it.

With one stroke, it looks like a runaway horse soaring into the sky and away from the dust; or like a dragon flying into the sky, moving around, coming from nothingness, and returning to the void again. This almost crazy impulse of primitive vitality contains the essence of the universe. Reiki.

An eight-legged essay and a policy paper are completed in one go.

Zhu Pingan finished copying the test paper and checked it twice. He couldn't be more satisfied. There was not a single clerical error in the entire text, and the font was almost in his best condition.

At this time, someone had already handed in the paper. Zhao Wenhua, the academic officer on the high platform in the north, seemed to have questions, but Zhu Pingan did not dare to look up, left, and behind. The scientific examination is the same as the annual examination. The examination rules are very strict. If you look around, stretch, yawn and other indecent behaviors, it will be recorded by the tutor or instructor on the high platform. Regardless of whether your essay is good or bad, They will all be demoted.

After checking and confirming that it was correct, Zhu Pingan reached out and asked for instructions to hand in the paper.

After a while, a clerk came over to check and accept the test paper. After checking the personal information of Zhu Pingan's test paper, he stamped a seal on it, then put the paper away, and motioned to Zhu Pingan to go to Beitai with him to submit the paper.

Because Zhu Ping'an handed in his paper early, there were only three or five people handing in his paper at this time, and all the candidates present looked at him sideways. At this time, there was an examinee on the stage handing in his papers. The clerk leading Zhu Pingan took Zhu Pingan to the side below the high platform and waited for the previous person to finish handing in his papers.

At this time, Zhu Ping'an could clearly see Zhao Wenhua, the academic official on the high platform. This famous treacherous minister in history. From his appearance, there was no trace of Zhao Wenhua as a treacherous minister. He was a man of about fifty years old. The middle-aged and elderly official has a Chinese character face and a standard beard. He looks gentle and serious, and he looks fair and responsible.

However, Zhu Pingan was not deceived by his appearance. Mr. Zhao was just hiding it well.

Because not many people had handed in their papers at this time, Zhao Wenhua was grading the papers on the spot. The man in front of Zhu Pingan came to hand in his papers with confidence, but he came down from the stage with a pale face. Because Zhao Wenhua and Mr. Zhao pointed out the flaws in his test paper on the spot and gave him a second class. Although second class is a very good result, it also means that he will miss the provincial examination. There are only so many places in the provincial examination, and only the first place will win.

After this gentleman stepped down from the stage, he was led to the door and met with the people who had handed in papers in front of him. He waited until the number of people who submitted papers was enough, and then they were all released together.

After the man finished handing in his papers, Zhu Ping'an followed the clerk to the stage to hand in his papers. He leaned over and walked to the table where Mr. Zhao was sitting on the stage, kneeling down to receive instructions.

This evil feudal society, kneel to your sister! Still kneeling as a treacherous minister!

Zhu Ping'an knelt in front of several cases, with a respectful expression on his face, but he was already complaining in his heart.

Hey, this student is so young? !

Mr. Zhao Wenhua and Mr. Zhao were a little surprised when they saw Zhu Ping'an. He was so young, but there was still a slight contempt in his heart. He should be a supervising student donated by his family at such a young age. I'm afraid his true talent and practical knowledge are not consistent. It’s okay to be given third or second class.

However, when he received the test paper from the clerk, Zhao Wenhua was even more surprised, because it was marked on the test paper that Zhu Pingan was the first person to take the exam this year! This young man was not a prisoner, he was admitted to the exam by himself, and he was the head of the case!

When he opened it again and saw Zhu Pingan's answer sheet, Zhao Wenhua's breathing became a little rapid.

As soon as I opened the book, I felt a rush of energy.

This font seems to be alive, the pen moves like a dragon and a snake, the iron draws a silver hook, and the ink penetrates the iron inkstone.

Just looking at this font, it’s not an exaggeration to give it a first-class rating.

Looking at the content again, Mr. Zhao Wenhua and Mr. Zhao couldn't help but pick up the tea beside him and took two sips in succession. After reading Zhu Ping'an's eight-part essay and policy theory, the clerk next to him had to refill Mr. Zhao's tea twice.

Zhao Wenhua read Zhu Pingan's test paper twice, stroked his beard and looked carefully at Zhu Pingan who was kneeling under the stage, put down the test paper in his hand and asked:

"How old are you?"

Zhu Ping'an, who was kneeling down and slandering, heard Zhao Wenhua's inquiry and respectfully replied:

"Sir, I am thirteen this year."

Zhao Wenhua nodded, looked at Zhu Ping'an and suddenly asked: "What's the indecent gift?"

Hearing this, the other examiners and instructors on the stage were also a little surprised. In the past, the usual practice was to ask the students about the meaning of the scriptures and ask the students to recite one or two, which was just a formality. Why did it suddenly become such a difficult problem? People around couldn't help but look at Zhu Ping'an with some sympathy.