The 27th day of the 2nd month of the 2nd year of Hanchang, Daqin
After the banquet that day, Gu Bai understood why he was greeted with the national gifts.
"I never thought that Great Qin would value talents so much. In order for me to become an official, they're treating me with national gifts!
speaking of this
Gu Bai admired the boldness of Great Qin's upper echelons-who would pay attention to someone who had yet to fully mature? If it wasn't for the Prime Minister changing his mind, he really wouldn't know how to reject them!
No wonder Great Qin had become the East Continent's most powerful Kingdom in just a hundred years. The decision-making abilities of the higher-ups were indeed extraordinary.
These two days, Gu Bai had been reading some interesting articles. The imperial examinations were coming in early March. Those who had worked in the examination factory back then knew that they should relax appropriately. Liu Zhengde did not come to look for Gu Bai either. He was probably traveling around.
A few days later, more and more examinees rushed to the capital. At the same time, they inevitably formed a circle of various sizes.
Among them, the most eye-catching ones were the examinees from Jiangnan Prefecture.
In the past few decades, the top few of every imperial examination were dominated by Jiangnan Prefecture examinees.
The name Jiangnan sounds so familiar. It seems that all the talented scholars and beauties like to be born in Jiangnan.
For example, in Gu Bai's previous life, there was a famous genius from Jiangnan, Tang Yin. He was the first place in the provincial examination and was known as Top Scorer Tang.
In this year's imperial examinations, the Jiangnan Prefecture was filled with talents and came in a menacing manner.
Especially four of the examinees, they were known as the "Four Talents of Jiangnan" in the Jiangnan Prefecture area. At the same time, they were also publicly recognized as one of the most popular candidates to win the imperial examination.
For a time, there was an endless stream of visitors.
After all, this was a rare opportunity. If the other party went to visit again after high school, it would probably not be so easy to see him.
Even Liu Zhengde had rushed over to join in the fun, but he was rejected.
After all, he was not well-known and could not squeeze into the other party's circle.
Gu Bai wasn't interested in this kind of befriending, because it was a kind of beneficial befriending. Everyone wanted to weave a network of interpersonal relationships in advance, which would be beneficial to their future development.
However, Gu Bai only participated in the imperial examination to fulfill his predecessor's obsession and give Qiaoqiao the top scorer, not for fame and fortune.
The important thing was that the path he would take in the future was different from ordinary people, and the levels they were at were also different.
Therefore, while the other examinees were busy socializing and socializing, he leisurely closed his door and read to relax his mood.
Unknowingly, the examination date was approaching.
On March 1, the second year of Hanchang of Daqin Dynasty.
The sky was clear and the sun was shining.
The first Imperial Examination in the year of Great Qin and Hanchang began.
Outside the palace, more than 50,000 examinees were already waiting, their faces filled with excitement.
Among them were ambitious scholars from poor families, but they were talented and wanted to use the imperial examinations to change their fate and stand out in Great Qin.
There were also some people from Great Qin's vassal kingdoms or large families. Even though they had factions behind them, Great Qin's internal strife had subsided, and its national strength was slowly rising. After seeing how powerful the Imperial Court was, they took the initiative to rely on the Imperial Examinations to gain benefits for the factions behind them!
In short, no one had any disloyalty.
They had only come with one goal: to pass the imperial examinations and have a closer relationship with Great Qin!
After Yuan Benlai arrived from the various prefectures, many people were worried when he saw so many candidates participating in the court examination. After all, the chances of the Academy and the imperial court each taking 1,000 candidates out of the 50,000 candidates were too small.
However, just yesterday, the Great Qin and the Palace of Wen suddenly sent out news that the Imperial Court and the College would each select 5,000 people this year.
It had increased by five times!
This way, it would mean that they had another chance!
At this moment, many people were waiting outside the palace for the court examinations to begin. Their eyes were filled with confidence and excitement.
This time, he must pass the court examinations!
"Clang!"
At this moment, a bell rang from the palace, startling everyone.
"It's noon!"
Countless people's eyes lit up as they stared at the palace gate.
"Rumble! Rumble!"
Under the expectant gazes of countless examinees, the palace gates opened with a loud bang.
Two figures in official robes appeared at the entrance of the palace.
"I am the Prime Minister of the Great Qin Empire, Wang Zhi.”
"I am the Great Scholar of the Great Qin's Wen Palace, Xiao Sheng.”
The two of them spoke as they swept their gaze across the countless examinees who had gathered in a long line on the street.
Hearing this, everyone was shocked and hurriedly bowed.
"Greetings, sirs!"
The two nodded slightly.
Wang Zhi's expression was serious as he continued to speak solemnly,"This court examination will be personally supervised by His Majesty. I will assist with the great scholar of the Wen Palace, Xiao Sheng. I hope that everyone will strictly abide by the rules of the examination hall and answer seriously.”
Everyone's faces turned cold and they hurriedly bowed."Thank you for informing us, sir. We will remember it!”
Wang Zhi nodded slightly, then turned around and said in a clear voice,"Now, follow me into the palace!"
As soon as Wang Zhi finished speaking, the 50,000 examinees at the entrance began to move. They took the examinees 'certificates that had already been distributed and entered the palace one by one.
Soon, the 50,000 examinees arrived at the huge square in front of the Hall of Honored Heroes.
At this moment, the empress and the civil and military officials were already waiting for him.
Upon seeing the empress, countless examinees looked nervous and bowed once again.""Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Rise!"
On the high platform, the empress sat on the golden dragon throne with a dignified posture. Her beautiful eyes were filled with dignity as she stared at the 50,000 examinees.
The civil and military officials behind him stood solemnly.
At this moment, 50,000 examinees were standing in the examination hall. However, at a glance, the arena was still incomparably huge and spacious. The scene was extremely spectacular!
Seeing this solemn scene, quite a number of examinees had some nervousness in their eyes.
At this moment, Wang Zhi and Xiao Sheng walked onto the stage and bowed to the empress." Your Majesty, everything is ready!”
"Let's begin!"
the empress ordered calmly.
"Yes, sir!"
The two of them cupped their hands and received the edict.
Then, Wang Zhi and Xiao Sheng walked to the examination hall.
"Examinees, take your seats according to your numbers!"
Wang Zhi said loudly with a serious expression.
Soon, after all the candidates were seated, Xiao Sheng shouted," Theory examination question: An Kingdom!"
Wang Zhi was dressed in a black official robe, showing his dignity. The law code in his hand immediately emitted endless purple light, and the two words "An Kingdom" appeared in the sky.
At the same time, the world was at peace, the people were living in peace, the scholars and cultivators were constantly striving, and Great Qin was thriving.
Seeing this scene, the 50,000 examinees were shocked, and all of them yearned for it.
This was the first time they had seen such a phenomenon!
"Is this the meaning of the An Kingdom's question?"
An examinee muttered, his eyes shining brightly.
Now that Great Qin was continuously fighting, it was no secret that the commoners needed to rest.
Including Prime Minister Wang Zhi, they were all trying their best to promote the policy of benefiting the people!
This gave many people an opportunity!
This Imperial Examination was the best opportunity to offer advice to Great Qin!
"The imperial examination begins!"
Wang Zhihe reported the laws and shouted.
The fifty thousand examinees quickly gathered their thoughts and began to bend over their desks, raising their pens to answer.
On the other side, Xiao Sheng's expression was calm as he looked at the densely packed 50,000 examinees on the stage. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
These people had all overcome five obstacles and killed six generals. They had risen from various prefectures and counties to defeat countless opponents before reaching this place. The weakest among them was a first-grade Confucian.
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