It seemed that Chen Chong's performance had stimulated the other scholars. After Chen Chong, a few popular scholars, such as Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce, began to write quickly.
Very soon, their papers were handed in. Zhao Zhen also personally marked them. However, with Chen Chong's outstanding performance, Zhao Zhen would more or less be dissatisfied with the other people's papers.
For example, Bao Zheng's articles contained the Dao, and the way of standing perfectly described the moral integrity that a scholar of the Great Song Dynasty should have.
Another example was Gongsun Ce's essay on ancient and modern times. He talked about the differences between ancient and modern Confucianism and proposed to revere the ancient and restore the Confucian virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith. It was also a very interesting answer.
However, compared to Chen Chong's four lines," To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a life for the people, to inherit the ultimate art for the past saints, and to create peace for all ages," it was still lacking by quite a bit.
The hall was silent. Many scholars had finished handing in their manuscripts and were looking at Zhao Zhen's review.
Zhao Zhen read it very carefully, but it was difficult for him to get interested in studying it.
As for the flattery and flattery in the scroll, which advocated that the rule of civil officials was like the rule of the Three Royals and Five Emperors, Zhao Zhen directly threw them to one side.
After nearly four hours, Zhao Zhen finally finished reviewing the papers. At this time, the Northern Song Dynasty's examination system was not perfect. Unlike later generations, the emperor only approved the top ten papers.
Zhao Zhen had already picked out a few papers with good rankings and placed them aside.
"All of you go to the side hall and wait.”Zhao Zhen said indifferently.
"Everyone, I have a scroll that I would like to show you!”
"Cui Mingchong, come and record a few copies for me to take a look!”Zhao Zhen said to Chui Mingchong.
Chui Mingchong stepped forward and took the exam paper. When he saw the exam paper, he was amazed. He was so excited that he couldn't write for a long time.
What kind of broad-minded, bold, and knowledgeable person could say such bold words?
"Ming Chong, the emperor ordered you to write a record, why haven't you started writing?”
Senior Grand Tutor Pang couldn't help but remind Cui Mingchong when he saw him standing there in a daze.
Chui Mingchong came back to his senses and bowed,"This humble subject is guilty. This volume is really excellent. After this humble subject saw it, I couldn't help but feel emotional. I only wanted to read it and forgot to write!”
Chui Mingchong nodded and started writing rapidly.
Examination papers were recorded and sent to the Eight Virtuous Kings.
Looking at the answers, the Eight Virtuous Kings became more and more happy. In the end, they couldn't help but feel excited.
"Good!"
"Good!"
"Good!"
"This person is knowledgeable, critical, and talented. He's really a talent of his generation!”
The Eight Virtuous Kings boasted of their literary talent, and ordinary scholars were hard to catch their eye. However, this time, they couldn't help but boast.
However, after boasting, the Eight Virtuous Kings also had a trace of doubt in their hearts. Why did they feel that the arrogant style of this writing was somewhat familiar?
At this time, the test papers in the hands of the Eight Virtuous Kings had already been transferred to the hands of the others. After reading them, everyone praised them.
These four sentences were like the Book of Rites University's self-cultivation, family management, country governance, and world peace. They established the goal of the literati.
"Zhen wants to name this person as the top scholar and list him as a minister.”Zhao Zhen asked in a deep voice.
"I have no objections!"
The Eight Virtuous Kings and Grand Preceptor Pang were the first to express their stance. The Eight Virtuous Kings did so because he recognized this person's talent and chose him as the top scorer.
On the other hand, Grand Preceptor Pang had no objections. This year's head examiner was Cui Mingchong. No matter who was the top scorer, they would all be under his tutelage. It didn't matter who was chosen.
As for the other civil officials, they had no objections. Many of them were talented and knowledgeable, but the more they did so, the more they knew how difficult it was to produce a true essay.
That's right, this policy question and answer was the kind that could be passed down from generation to generation.
"Your Majesty, I have another suggestion!"
At this moment, Fan Zhongyan walked out of the group.
"Your Majesty, please publish this article and spread it to the thirteen roads of the Great Song. I believe that this article will be an example for the scholars of the world!”Fan Zhongyan said firmly.
" Good, Sir Fan's words are what I want. This person is talented. If he hits the Six Elements, it will definitely cause an uproar in the world. I will publish this article to prevent the world from gossiping. Let's see what kind of talent this world-shaking Six Elements Man has!”Zhao Zhen said with a laugh.
"Six Elements in a row. Could it be this person?" The Eight Virtuous Kings looked at Zhao Zhen in shock.
Zhao Zhen laughed." Eighth Imperial Uncle guessed right. This person is the talented scholar of Bianliang City, Chen Chong!" In the court examinations, this person was also the first to hand in his paper. His words were like a fountain, and his writing was swift. He definitely did not rack his brains to come up with this.”
"That's right. I saw it too. While the scholars were still racking their brains to solve the questions, Chen Chong had already answered the questions quickly. He did not even make any changes to the paper. This person's talent was truly rare in the world!”Chui Mingchong added.
"A great talent of the world, connecting the six elements. This is a legend that has been passed down through the ages. When a talented person is born, there will definitely be a Holy Lord in power. This old minister thinks that this should be a celebration for the Emperor and the Great Song! This old official suggested that he should display all of his Six Elements Essays and publish them all to the world. This would allow these Six Elements Essays to be passed down through the ages and highlight His Majesty's literary name!”Grand Tutor Pang said.
Not only did he agree to Fan Zhongyan's suggestion, he even went one step further. Fan Zhongyan only showed Chen Chong's strategy.
As for Grand Tutor Pang, he directly helped Chen Chong publish a book and publish it all over the world. This was simply the national Ministry of Education setting a flag for the top scorer of the college entrance examination in the future.
"As expected of a crafty old fox!" Fan Zhongyan and the others couldn't help but curse in their hearts. Fan Zhongyan's suggestion was to select talents, but Grand Preceptor Pang was just trying to boost Chen Chong's reputation. After all, the more famous Chen Chong was, the more famous his son-in-law would be. This was without a doubt, and in this way, the label of Chen Chong's Pang faction became clearer and clearer.
"Good, Grand Preceptor's words are very good. After the court meeting, zhen will get someone to do it!”
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After another two hours, everyone finished their discussion and called in a group of scholars.
"This year's new top scorer is Chen Chong. His Majesty has decreed that Chen Chong be conferred the title of Hanlin Scholar."
However, to everyone's surprise, Chen Chong actually stood there and did not go forward to receive the edict to thank him.
"Scholar Chen, quickly accept the decree!”The eunuch thought that Chen Chong was too happy and immediately reminded him.
At this moment, Chen Chong walked out with a calm expression and said in a clear voice,"This commoner thanks Your Majesty for your kindness. However, this commoner dares to thank the official for his kindness!”
Chen Chong's words shocked all the officials!
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