The chaotic scene finally stabilized with the appearance of Fang Jun and the action of "Baiqi".
Fang Jun was ruthless and expelled all the candidates who were fighting after registering their names and family backgrounds. He turned a deaf ear to the cries and howls of these candidates and used cruel methods. Unexpectedly, although some of these candidates cried bitterly, some shouted that they were wronged, and some begged for mercy, none of them dared to threaten or intimidate.
The shadow of a person's famous tree, these candidates all know Fang Jun's evil name, and the elite "Hundred Cavalry" present are all sharp-eyed. If they say something evil, these soldiers will remember it, and then report it to Fang Jun. You know, that would be a big problem.
Therefore, most people in the world are those who bully good and fear evil. Sometimes a famous and evil name can indeed save a lot of trouble...
Fang Jun then said to the three officials of the Ministry of Rites: "To deal with these scoundrels of the second generation, the more respectful you are, the more they will go to the house to reveal their tiles. The more ruthless you are, they will turn into kittens..."
These words were said in front of all the candidates, and they all heard clearly, making this group of family members who had always been lawless almost angry to death. Immediately, people below started talking quietly, just muttering a few words to vent their indignation at being despised. However, as soon as Fang Jun glanced at him, he immediately shut up tightly and the whole audience was in solemn silence.
"Since you are an official of the Ministry of Rites, you must remember that from now on, our Ministry of Rites will no longer be a soft dough that can be manipulated at will. Whoever dares to fry his wings will be disqualified from participating in the imperial examination! In that case, you don't have to wait. Talk about it, the elders of your family will beat them to pieces, and then they will come to you and others with a smiling face and good wine and meat to beg for mercy!"
Fang Jun was arrogant and disdainful of these aristocratic family members.
When the candidates heard this, they all fell silent.
Although this second roommate is hateful, his words are very reasonable. If he is deprived of the qualifications to serve in the imperial examination, won't he become a pest in the family and no longer useful to the family? The elders not only beat them until their skin was torn, they even strangled them to death!
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were also a little stunned. After thinking about it carefully, Fang Jun was right!
The current Ministry of Rites is not the previous Ministry of Rites. The imperial examination is a big weapon in the hand, which is equivalent to promoting the talents who rule the world. No matter how prominent the family background is and how strong the backers are, what will happen? Why are these people from aristocratic families so afraid of Fang Jun? It’s because Fang Jun doesn’t fear anyone and doesn’t sell anyone’s face. If you offend him, he will simply deprive you of the qualifications for the imperial examination!
Be an official?
Next life!
The officials of the Ministry of Etiquette immediately became energetic after pondering the taste, and cheered up as if they had been given a shot of chicken blood!
After stopping the chaotic scene, Fang Jun ordered the officials from the Ministry of Rites to maintain order and organized the candidates to enter the venue in batches. He returned to the hospital to guard the last checkpoint.
The Imperial College was built in the former Sui Dynasty and is large in scale, "extending for ten miles and illuminated by lights."
In addition to shooting gardens, warehouses, sanatoriums, and storage rooms, there are more than a thousand classrooms, libraries, student dormitories, and canteens on campus. The buildings are row upon row.
The sun has not yet risen, but the sky is already bright.
The snow in the Imperial College was cleared away and piled up against the wall.
Fang Jun moved a chair covered with animal skins and sat in front of the entrance door of the examination room. There was a desk in front of him, and officials from the Ministry of Etiquette and his personal guards stood on both sides.
Soon, the first group of ten candidates who were searched at the door were let in.
Fang Jun sat on the chair and looked at the ten nervous and anxious candidates in front of him. He felt sad in his heart. Who would have thought that one day he would become a hated invigilator? When I think back to the time when I faced the invigilator during the exam, I was worried about being found out about cheat sheets, or about being discovered when I peeked at other people's answers. It was like a dream...
After thinking about it, Fang Jun ordered his personal guards to bring over a large vat and placed it next to the desk.
Then, facing the ten candidates, he said: "You are all young heroes, and the future of the country depends on you. Therefore, I give you one last chance to put away all the belongings that have not been found just now." When you enter this big vat, you can pretend you didn't see it. I advise you not to take chances. The government officials here are all very sharp-eyed. If you are found out later, you will only be deprived of pain for life. You are qualified for the Ju exam. Of course, among you there are those from aristocratic families who are trying to catch fish in troubled waters and want to catch up with the great fortune and pass the exam to enter the official career, but there are also those from poor families who have studied hard for several years since childhood. I just want to say that everyone has only I hope you can cherish this opportunity now and don’t make mistakes and ruin your future!”
The ten candidates looked at each other.
One candidate hesitated for a moment, looked at Fang Jun's dark face guiltily, gritted his teeth, took off his cotton-padded jacket, and threw himself into the big vat. The lining of the cotton-padded jacket was densely covered with small prints, which amazed the invigilators and puzzled them: How are you going to read these answers during the exam later?
This candidate was probably a poor scholar with an average family background. After taking off his cotton-padded jacket, he was left with only a middle coat, shivering in the cold wind, and his face was blue and his lips were white from the cold. There is no need to take a test like this, but you will have to suffer from frostbite after a while...
The examinee probably knew that he was afraid that he would not be able to complete the exam, and he looked very depressed.
He studied hard for many years. Although his grandfather was once the county magistrate, he passed away long ago. The family had no way to live, so he had to leave his hometown and come to Guanzhong to join relatives. His parents ate bran-thick vegetables and fully supported his studies, hoping that one day he would be able to be recognized by a wealthy family with his knowledge. In the photo, he can be recommended as an official, and he will be prosperous and glorious for a lifetime.
But in the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed, and today I am in my twenties, but still have accomplished nothing.
The imperial examination is simply a God-given opportunity for these poor students who study hard. They can jump to the dragon gate with the help of their own strategies!
But who would have thought that he would die before fighting?
Even so, this candidate is just regretful. At the same time, he feels ashamed that his parents will have to suffer with him for a few more years, waiting for the next imperial examination. But if his entanglement is discovered, he will never have the opportunity to enter the imperial examination and become an official in his life. Such an outcome is tantamount to annihilation for him, and he absolutely cannot bear it!
The cold wind blew, causing the candidate to shiver. He bowed to Fang Jun with a wry smile and said, "It's so cold and freezing that the student may not be able to complete the exam. However, the student's family is poor. If he gets cold, he will be ill." A huge expense has put a burden on the family out of thin air. Therefore, the student requests to withdraw from this exam and continue to work hard in the next one. I hope you will allow it."
Although he is described as being down and out, he is able to remain calm and composed in the face of desperate situations, especially when his family is poor, and he does not show the slightest trace of low self-esteem due to embarrassment. This free and easy state of mind is indeed rare.
Fang Jun smiled slightly, stood up, took off his cloak, and put it on the candidates' shoulders with his own hands...
"If you are poor, your ambition must not be short! Those aristocratic families may seem to be famous and glorious, but aren't they accumulated by their ancestors from generation to generation? In this world, there has never been a family that exploded overnight, let alone a poor family that will sink forever! Brother, Keep this open-mindedness and filial piety, and one day you will be able to stand out and honor your ancestors! I am optimistic about you!"
Fang Jun patted the candidates on the shoulders twice to encourage them.
I think back then, he was also a poor boy living in a ravine, his family was destitute and he was in dire straits! It is education that allows him to get out of the mountains and stand out!
Regardless of the original intention of His Majesty Li Er in setting up the imperial examination, it is undeniable that it provided a ladder to heaven for those poor scholars who were full of fighting spirit and ideals and were unwilling to succumb to others. Scholars can use their own hard work and efforts to change their destiny and bring glory to their family!
In the morning he was a farmer, and in the evening he ascended to the Emperor's Hall!
This sentence does not have the slightest derogatory connotation now, but is just endless inspiration and miracle!
Most of the candidates waiting in line outside the gate witnessed this scene with their own eyes. Everyone was shocked by Fang Jun's words, especially those students from poor families!
There has never been a family that exploded overnight, let alone a poor family that will sink forever!
This sentence simply spoke to their hearts!
The examinee was wearing a cloak that still carried Fang Jun's body temperature. His heart felt hot, and tears immediately came out...
After calming down his excitement, the examinee said loudly: "Thank you so much for the gift of clothes from Mr. Hou, I will never forget it! In this exam, I, Li Yifu, will definitely be at the top to repay Mr. Hou for his kindness!"
After saying that, he tightened his cloak and followed the yamen servant to the examination room.
Fang Jun stood there stunned for a long time, and suddenly shouted: "Mom, you are so shameless, who said I gave it to you? I just borrowed the cloak from you, give it back to me immediately after the exam!"
Outside the gate and in the yard, everyone suddenly fell silent, and then there was a burst of boos...
