The question," Does the country have a way?", was from the Doctrine of the Middle. The complete sentence should be " The country has a way that does not change, how can it be strong?" This was a cut-off question. It was a commonly used method of setting small questions in the county examination.
The other question,"If there is a use for me," came from the Analects of Confucius. The whole sentence was,"If there is a use for me, am I the Eastern Zhou Dynasty?"”This was also a cut-off question.
These two questions weren't difficult. Fan Jin was certain in his heart. It didn't take long for him to think of a solution.
While Fan Jin was thinking, more and more examinees were caught cheating.
Some of them had written a large number of scriptures on their green robes…Not everyone could recite the Four Books backwards.
There were also notes sewn on the soles of their shoes, which they quietly tore open and took out.
Without exception, these people were noticed. The government runners pounced on the cheating candidates like wolves and tigers.
If the plot was minor, he would directly cross it out.
The circumstances are serious, fork to Lin County respect, county respect flew into a rage, according to the rules to deal with.
They were either beaten with a stick or put in the cangue for public display.
After such a thing happened a few times, all the examinees were trembling with fear. They did not dare to look left or right, let alone peek at the notes.
Although the county examination wasn't held once every three years, once a year was still a period of time, so he didn't dare to neglect it.
The two questions in the Four Books were quite simple for Fan Jin.
After wetting the brush, he wrote on the draft paper.
He finished one in about two hours.
There were also quite a few examinees scratching their ears and cheeks, not knowing how to solve the question at all.
After he finished writing, he had to check if there were any missing pens or taboos. Then, he would take the official test paper and carefully write down each stroke on the test paper.
Finally, he wrote down his name, birthplace, and insurance. This question was considered complete.
At this time, Fan Jin was also starving.
He took out the Laba Congee that his mother had prepared. It contained long rice, lotus seeds, red dates, coix seeds, peanuts, laurel garden, red beans, and other ingredients. It was cooked until it was sticky and fragrant. With the addition of fine white sugar, it was nutritious and convenient to eat. It was a must-have weapon for examinees.
After drinking a big bowl of porridge and eating a steamed bun with meat filling, Fan Jin's spirit and physical strength were greatly restored.
Two hours later, he wrote the second question. When he was done, Fan Jin heaved a sigh of relief.
He had finally succeeded!
When the two papers were dry, there were still quite a number of examinees in the examination shed who were writing furiously.
Of course, there were still some slackers who were scratching their ears and cheeks in a daze.
Fan Jin did not wait.
He held two test papers in his hands and headed to the high platform where County Head Lin was at to hand them in.
Seeing Fan Jin walk over, a smile appeared in County Head Lin's eyes.
When Fan Jin presented the test paper, County Head Lin opened it to read…
"Good, the words and sentences are flawless. The words are clear and logical. Yes, it's considered top-grade in contemporary literature.”
County Head Lin was overjoyed.
He had obtained Fan Jin's poem at the literary gathering, so he had originally wanted to praise this person.
However, he was still hesitating whether to tap on the top of the table.
After all, if one did not have real talent and only knew how to write poems, if one did not do well in the eight-part essay, in the future, when the capital examination and Dao examination were held, it would not be good for one's face.
After reading Fan Jin's article, County Head Lin was overjoyed.
Outstanding beyond his imagination, this level was more than enough for the Dao examination, let alone the county examination.
"Ci Qi still needs to be polished, and the use of allusions should be more profound.”"Other than that, there's nothing else." County Lord Lin smiled.”
"Yes, thank you for your praise.”
Fan Jin bowed and saluted sincerely.
County Head Lin was already very good to him.
"The chief wanted you." County Magistrate Lin's smile disappeared and he said seriously,""You still need to try again. Write another poem and wait for this official to listen.”
At this moment, a few more examinees came over to hand in their papers.
Seeing County Head Lin's attitude towards Fan Jin, they were all envious, but of course, they were also jealous.
County Head Lin was doing this to justify himself.
With the interview method, everyone was convinced.
The county, capital, dao, and the three tests were all relatively casual and could interview students.
This was also the reason why Wei Haogu had invited Zhou Xuedao for a public interview.
But Fan Jin also felt that this was similar to extortion…
After the county examination, it would be too much to ask for a poem in public.
The County Lord would never give up on this opportunity.
Of course, Fan Jin would not give up this opportunity to make a name for himself in public...
Pacing, pondering…
In the state of Seven Steps to Poem.
Soon, it was a slow chant.
"Outside the ridge, the plum blossoms are like stars, and the lonely zither is swaying over the green mountains. Only the name of the world has, how can the title to the imperial screen.”
"Good poem!"
"It's appropriate!"
"This is Fan Jin? A new poet from our South Sea? As expected, you live up to your reputation!"
Those who submitted their papers early were mostly outstanding examinees with a solid foundation in knowledge.
As soon as Fan Jin's poem came out, it immediately caused a wave of applause and praise.
The county lord couldn't care less.
Of course, County Head Lin was not unhappy. In fact, he was already smiling so hard that his teeth could not be seen.
This poem was much more exquisite and appropriate than the one Fan Jin had sent last time.
Wasn't he a star outside the ridge?
He served the king wholeheartedly and served the court.
When will I be able to get my name on the screen?
This poem was surprisingly good, wonderful, and appropriate.
In today's examination hall, Fan Jin was the most outstanding. If he obtained this poem, he would also be famous for a while!
In his joy, County Head Lin raised his brush and tapped heavily on Fan Jin's paper. He laughed and said,""The head of the case belongs to Fan Jin!"
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