Wu Xingbang believes that an article has energy.
This feeling is very strange.
Just like when you write a composition, if you feel that your writing is particularly smooth at the beginning.
Then, there is a high probability that the feature article will be written in one go, and the written content will feel very awesome after you read it yourself.
And if you are writing an article, you obviously have something in your mind, but what you write is extremely dry, like squeezing out toothpaste, and every word pops out.
This is called the literary style of the article.
If the Qi is smooth, it will be smooth; if the Qi is blocked, it will be weak.
As for this candidate's article, Wu Xingbang could sense the strong [literary spirit] from the moment he broke the question. This article may be the most powerful eight-legged article he has ever seen, from the beginning to the end of the topic.
He looked very carefully. In the title part, what is the meaning of the word "dao" in the student's title "getting his way"?
This candidate gave the answer with four words: "for this section's use".
These four words make the problem clearer and more complete.
After starting to speak, the article began to change its tone. This is the professional introduction to eight-part essays, also known as the tone of voice. From here on, the candidate began to speak in Zeng Zi’s tone and from Zeng Zi’s point of view.
Let’s first talk about the importance of wealth to the country. If a country has no wealth, it is not its wealth.
So what is wealth? How do you understand the word wealth?
The article believes that "gathering people together means wealth"!
Seeing this, Wu Xingbang nodded.
"Sure enough, this guy is not a showoff, he is right to the point."
Without people, production cannot be organized, and without production, how can there be wealth?
But when it comes to this, what the article wants to express is not specific yet, and it is still a vague understanding.
Next, the article mentioned the method in Qi Ergu: "It is not necessary to harm the upper body and benefit the lower body, but if the management is appropriate, it will make the country prosperous!"
Seeing this, Wu Xingbang put down his paper, twirled his beard and began to think deeply.
"Is there really a situation in this world where the world can be enriched without harming the interests of the superior?"
Yes, Zhong Ergu has indeed come up with a method, which can drive all the people in the world back to farming, and their lives will be full of benefits.
Eliminate redundant staff and cut redundant expenses so that there will be no free food.
Candidates gave two measures.
The first is to develop agriculture and attach great importance to agriculture. Any place that can increase food production cannot be missed to make the best use of the land.
The second is to streamline the organization, eliminate redundant personnel, save administrative expenses, and eliminate money and materials that should not be pointed out, so as to prevent the phenomenon of inactive people in state institutions.
Furthermore, the candidates also gave two supplements.
You have to work hard for three hours to cultivate the land, and you will leave no effort at night...
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Wu Xingbang watched it one by one, becoming more and more fascinated and happy.
Even when Qiu Teng came to him, he didn't pay attention.
When he saw the end of this article, he slapped the table and said with a smile: "Okay, although it talks about making money, it is actually about governance. Short-sightedness and expediency are both trivial. After all, you still have to be upright and don't put the cart before the horse! Great article, great article! "
"Mr. Ge, do you think it's a good article?" Qiu Teng said happily.
Wu Xingbang raised his head and smiled when he heard this: "Scholar Qiu is here! Of course the articles selected by you, the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, are good! Hahaha, it is thought-provoking to read. Even officials like us should read more of this article!"
Qiu Teng laughed and said: "I thought Wu Ge always hid because he didn't like the articles recommended by the official, but I didn't expect... Haha!"
"..." Wu Xingbang was a little embarrassed, but he quickly adjusted and said with a smile: "How can that be impossible! Scholar Qiu's knowledge is known to both the government and the public. I will study the articles you recommended carefully!"
This old master, Qiu Teng, had done it, and he said with satisfaction: "Mr. Wu Ge, the room official hasn't written the comments at the end of the article yet, why don't you personally...?"
Wu Xingbang laughed: "That's exactly what I meant!"
After finishing speaking, he took up his pen and thought for a moment before writing: "This article is simple and rigorous in quality, and has the spirit to cover a whole generation!"
Qiu Teng was shocked. He did not expect that Wu Xingbang would rate this article so highly.
But when I think back, it is indeed true. The writing of this life's articles is simple, not very profound, concise, but rigorous in thinking. From the standpoint of governing the country, it is from a high position, majestic and magnificent.
At this time, Wu Xingbang and Qiu Teng had an idea in their minds -
"This boy is talented!"
For articles like this, Wu Xingbang and Qiu Teng knew in their hearts that this candidate was bound to succeed.
And the ranking is still very high.
As for how high it is, it depends on several other articles and the other two games.
At this moment, there was a noise in Room 18.
Qiu Teng was furious when he heard the commotion: "Mr. Wu Ge, let me go and take a look. This is totally unreasonable. How can you make such a loud noise in this solemn place where the country selects scholars?"
But as soon as he finished speaking, a room official ran in, holding a paper in his hand and said: "Mr. Pavilion, bachelor, I saw a good article and came here to ask the two presidents to review it!"
If the room officer sees a particularly good article, he can skip the exam and show it directly to the CEO.
However, there is a certain risk in this. If the CEO feels average after reading it, then the room officer will basically say goodbye to the glorious temporary position of examination examiner in the future.
Moreover, if you read it to the CEO, even if the CEO thinks it is good, what will your fellow examiners think?
Do you think I don't exist?
So this situation is generally rare unless the article is particularly good.
Wu Xingbang and Qiu Teng looked at each other, and they couldn't help but wonder, what article made Fang Guan so excited?
Wu Xingbang took the paper and smiled at the room official: "I want to see it first."
"Knowing benevolence and bravery is the greatest virtue in the world!"
"Virtue advances in the world, and in a nutshell everyone can practice the Dao!"
Seeing this, he couldn't help but say "Huh" and sat up straight again.
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After drinking some tea, he handed the paper to Qiu Teng with an inexplicable expression.
Unexpectedly, after Qiu Teng finished reading this article, he found the article very appealing to his taste.
You'll know once you figure it out.
Virtue is the universal justice and the road of human ethics practiced by everyone.
Isn’t this exactly the way of Neo-Confucianism that I practice?
Looking further down, this paper can be said to have explained clearly what Zhu Shengren said.
Qiu Teng said without hesitation: "Mr. Wu Ge, this article is the best choice!"
Wu Xingbang also felt that the candidate's article was very good. Although he was a disciple of Xiangshan, it did not prevent him from appreciating this article.
After all, the standard answer to the examination is Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism.
After getting two good articles in a row, he was in a good mood. He picked up the pen and wrote the word "中".
Unexpectedly, before the writing was finished, another house official came.
And this time, four house officers came together.
"Mr. Ge, Bachelor, we also have some good articles to recommend!"
Weird things happen every year, especially today.
Come on, I want to see what kind of good article it is.
"Doctors are not just called stupid, but the consequences of being stupid are huge!"
“Those who have hard-earned skills will definitely become a man!”
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Wu Xingbang put down the paper, his mind buzzing.
Are all the people in the imperial examination so good?
This article…
It's better than the Chengwen written by myself...
