"These four sentences are Confucian and Taoist maxims."
The adults in the Gongyuan looked completely shocked when they heard what Yan Fu said, but they all stepped forward and looked at the paper on the table.
The sentence that was almost like the words of a saint just now shocked their hearts, but what they wanted to know more now was what was written in this article.
If the content of the article can fit the big statement just now, this paper will be the undisputed number one.
At this moment, several people gathered in front of the paper and read it carefully. Then, everyone looked frightened, and some even couldn't help but exclaimed.
"This...is this really an article written by a single person?"
"Practicality, practice, he stripped me of Confucianism, isn't it..."
Another official spoke loudly at the moment, but his voice suddenly stopped the next moment, and then he shut his mouth tightly.
After all, Master Yan Fu just said that this article is the most valuable in its classics and meaning, and even a great scholar confirmed it.
Others were also shocked and found it unbelievable, and even reflexively wanted to refute it, but then they thought that this article triggered yesterday's vision.
Doesn't that kind of situation prove that what is written in this article is really the Dao of Confucianism?
There was an indescribable horror in everyone's hearts, and they were even at a loss as to what to do. They seemed to feel that the article in front of them was too challenging their imagination.
Yan Fu took a long breath, looked up at the people in front of him, and said in a deep voice.
"Who do you think the person who wrote this kind of paper would be?"
Several adults looked at each other in confusion at this moment, but each of them was undecided. There was no test mark on this anonymous paper. It was just in a slightly orderly manner when it was collected. If the papers were not divided in the normal order, it would not be so easy. turn up.
Yan Fu looked at everyone and said.
"Since it is a Guiquan paper, in my opinion, it is Song Mu who wrote this article."
"Song Mu?!"
Several people raised their heads at this moment, and immediately thought of the famous young man in their minds, but they all frowned fiercely.
Although they felt that the young man was very talented, if they had to admit that such a paper was written by such a young man, wouldn't it mean that they and others had read most of the books in vain over the years.
And Yan Fu has already opened his mouth to explain.
"When he was lecturing in Jinling, the poems he wrote were also published in Tianwen Magazine. I have also read many of his past articles with my own eyes."
Yan Fu's expression became very serious.
"And it was at that time that I saw a word for the first time, which was the practice in this article."
Everyone was in an uproar, obviously still a little unbelievable about this result, and someone said at that moment.
"Then is it true that from now on, the word practice is the true meaning of Confucianism and Taoism?"
Yan Fu did not answer, but looked at everyone with a solemn expression, then slowly lowered his gaze, shook his head and said.
"This matter is no longer something we can make a decision on. I just want to name it based on my talent."
"But you can copy this paper and give it to the elders in the Ministry of Rites for review."
Several people nodded one after another, fully agreeing with Yan Fu's statement.
The pavilions of Gongyuan were very busy at night, and the candidates in the examination room were busy writing at the moment.
It seemed to be a bit calmer tonight, but there were also many episodes.
There was an examination room that was accidentally set on fire by a candle. Ji Zi hurriedly saved his papers, but something else caught fire. Soldiers carried a water hose and hurriedly put out the fire. The burning examination room was full of water stains, but Ji Zi had to sit down. Go back and continue writing in it.
Several fires like this happened. Fortunately, everyone had already handed in their papers once this evening, so there was still time to remedy the situation.
What's more, many people are looking at the policy topic in front of them, and their minds are in a daze for a while. Many people are even scratching their heads involuntarily, not knowing where to start.
Song Mu, who was sitting in the examination room, had just lifted the pen tip from the draft paper. Today, his face was more relaxed and even felt a little comfortable.
This issue of water transportation may be half-understood by others, and it is difficult for others to gain insight into its analysis and opinions. But for me, who has accumulated a wealth of on-the-ground knowledge, the purpose of this topic is very clear, and the point of view is sharp enough. I mostly need to pay attention to it, but how to explain all these in a sophisticated and thought-provoking way.
It had been a busy day today. Seeing that it was already late at night, Song Mu simply collected the papers, put down the table, unfolded the bedding, and put out the candles to rest.
Recharge your batteries and fight again tomorrow.
Outside the Gongyuan, the situation here today is much different than the previous few days. It seems that because of the grand occasion yesterday, and also because it is known that the next test will be a policy theory topic, there are many more people gathered here.
The nearby streets were crowded with people, and people further away were rushing here.
Many soldiers and officials were busy shuttling among them to prevent any dangerous situation.
However, the government also has very powerful means to control those who wantonly disrupt order.
Regardless of whether you are rich or poor, as long as you dare to make trouble next to the Gongyuan, the masked soldiers will immediately rush up with sticks. If they catch them, they will be beaten on the spot. They will be beaten until they beg for mercy, and they will be tied up and dragged to one side. The plot If it's serious, he'll be sent to jail immediately.
This thunderous method not only shocked Xiao Xiao, but also made those dandy boys act with their tails between their legs and be very reasonable for a while.
The policy theory is not as good as the meaning of the classics, but its literary meaning is smoother and more capable of arousing celestial phenomena. Even among the various visions in the imperial examination, apart from poetry, the policy theory is the most powerful in arousing visions.
Moreover, the probability of the policy theory triggering Fukuzawa's vision is even higher.
In the three examinations of the imperial examination, the classics and meanings are like the world view, while the policy theory is the methodology, and the poems and songs are highly condensed and become the most easily passed down through the ages.
In the last examination, when a "Treatise on Soldiers and Horses" was completed, the soldiers and strong men inside and outside the Gongyuan were strengthened. Especially the effect of strengthening the body was very obvious, which attracted many people to flock to it.
But at this moment, further away, where the Baoshan Great Wall is located, the atmosphere on the Great Wall suddenly became a lot tense today.
The various demon-killing teams that went out for hunting on a daily basis all made gains today within twenty miles of the Baoshan Great Wall, and one team even encountered a monster at the level of a demon commander.
Originally they thought this was the reason for the trial. After all, in the past trials, some shocks did cause the monsters deep in the mountains around Chang'an to awaken and cause some commotion.
But the strange thing is that this time the density of the monsters was too high, so much so that many of the city defenders noticed something was wrong.
"Sir, our three teams killed eight monster beasts in two hours, including two monster generals alone. Seven of our brothers were injured, and three brothers were unable to carry it."
At Zhuque Pass, the lieutenant who searched Song Mu that day frowned when he heard the situation reported by his subordinates.
This lieutenant's name is Xu Wang. He was a member of the army in the 11th year of Chongwen. He has been on duty at Zhuque Pass for nine years. He has gone through three trials, but he has never seen such an abnormal situation today.
"I saw that some of the monsters are distributed a hundred miles away from here. They also appeared here today. They can test the fluctuations of Wenxing. I think they can't attract these guys."
As he said this, he looked towards the distance outside the pass.
"The trial is scheduled to wait for the cold moon in order to avoid overly arousing these monsters when these guys are sleeping."
The scholarly officer next to Xu Wang pursed his lips and spoke quickly.
"My lord, could it be that the beam of light last night caused these monsters to wake up?"
"possible."
Xu Wang nodded and said, with some worry in his eyes, and said to him immediately.
"Brothers, let's start taking three turns now. The demon-slaying team will continue to be sent out. However, the distance between them should not exceed three miles. Bring enough papers and return immediately if there is anything wrong."
Lieutenant Xiucai nodded and immediately left with his hands, but Xu Wang raised his head again and looked out at the wilderness. There was silence in the darkness, except for the cold wind blowing against his face, which stung his face.
But Xu Wang could vaguely feel that there were countless monsters hidden in the darkness.
These monsters are all watching with eager eyes at this moment.
The white steam exhaled from his mouth immediately dissipated in the cold wind. Xu Wang turned his head and glanced at the huge bustling city in the distance behind him, recalling yesterday's scene in his mind.
"If these guys really come here for the exam."
"Then this conference will be regarded as a big article coming out,"
"Just in this way, we must not form a tide of beasts."
Xu Wang sighed softly, even if Chang'an City had countless powers, the impact of such low-level monsters would ultimately have to be dealt with by his brothers.
That's a living human life.
The cold wind blew through the armor and hit every part of his body. Xu Wang frowned slightly, glanced around the darkness, turned around and walked into the beacon tower not far away.
…
