The questions Fang Jian asked were very straightforward and pointed to the main points, and the pictures he made always made him feel like he was blind.
{1. First question}: Heavenly law or religious law, make your choice and answer briefly below.
As Dan Qingzi, who had rich experience in taking exams in the mortal world, he knew at a glance that this question was a score-rewarding question.
Today, when Heaven and Taoism have merged, the laws of heaven are above the religious laws. As long as you choose the laws of heaven, you can pass.
This question does not test their Taoist realm at all, but their 'enlightenment'. Now everyone in the Taoist sect knows that heaven and Tao merge, and everyone knows that the laws of heaven override the religious laws, but you know that it is not possible, now I will Let you choose.
If you can't get over this hurdle, it will be a hidden danger for you to become an immortal official in the future, so Fang Jian made this question the first question.
Dan Qingzi pondered for a moment, then picked up the jade pen and answered below: Answer: Tian Tiao.
Then Dan Qingzi looked at the second question, {Second question}: Please briefly describe the difference between 'immortal' and 'god'.
Dan Qingzi couldn't help but be startled when he saw this question. After pondering for a while, he continued to answer: The answer is that immortals have passion and human nature, while gods have no sex.
{Second Question}: If a disciple violates the rules of heaven, what should be done?
A trace of cold sweat appeared on Dan Qingzi's forehead. After thinking about this question for a long time, Dan Qingzi finally wrote the answer: "The answer is: first rebuke the admonishment and make him repent and correct. Then he will punish him with small punishment, and then with big punishment. If he doesn't repent in the end, he will be captured and handed over to heaven for disposal."
After Dan Qingzi finished writing, he sighed. If this question were put in the hands of others, he might get a moderate rating, but in the hands of Master Hongqing, he would not score at all.
Because according to the character of Master Hongqing, the answer to this question is very simple, just one sentence 'capture and hand over to heaven for disposal'.
But Dan Qingzi couldn't answer like that. As long as he thought of those cute little disciples in his cave, he couldn't bear to make such a cold answer.
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Dan Qingzi continued to look down.
But when he saw the next question, his eyes went dark and he couldn't believe his eyes.
{3. Subtitle}: To preach the law and spread faith. Is it sinful to provoke sectarian strife, instigate the emperors of the world, and lead to wars and devastation?
Dan Qingzi was sweating profusely and trembling all over. How to answer this question? This is clearly talking about the current situation in Nanzhan Buzhou.
How did the dispute between Taoism, Buddhism, and Xuanjiao arose in Nanzhan Buzhou? It is the Taoist sect that wants to drive Buddhism out of Nanzhan Continent and turn the entire Nanzhan Continent into its own Taoist land.
So the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who believed in Taoism, launched a war against other countries, and Taoism also launched a fight against Buddhism.
So, back to the question, is it sinful to do so? If guilty, whose fault is it? If there is no guilt, then who is guilty? Doumu Yuanjun? Zhen Yuanzi? Our Lady of Golden Spirit? Or is no one guilty and everyone is just having fun?
These questions are so heartfelt that they point directly to things they cannot delve into. Who came up with these questions? It's too immoral.
Thinking of this, Dan Qingzi suddenly raised his head and looked at Fang Jian, who was sitting on the sandalwood chair. There was only one thought in his mind, couldn't it be him?
Soon Dan Qingzi was sure that these questions were definitely asked by Master Hongqing, and he was the only one who dared to talk about these things openly.
Dan Qingzi picked up the jade pen, then put it down, then picked it up, and then put it down again.
He was completely at a loss at the moment, how to answer? Guilty or not guilty? Or just ignore this question?
Dan Qingzi covered his forehead, feeling that his brain hurt terribly. After thinking for a long time, he thought to himself: "Forget it, let's answer other questions first."
Thinking of this, Dan Qingzi was ready to skip this question and go to the next one.
But at this moment, Dan Qingzi suddenly glanced at the first question out of the corner of his eye, and then his eyes lit up, and the answer immediately came to his mind.
I saw Dan Qingzi pick up the jade pen and reply below: "Answer: Respect the law of heaven and attack disobedient officials without guilt."
After putting down the jade pen, Dan Qingzi forced himself to hold back his screams to the sky. This answer can be said to be just right.
Now that our Taoist sect has merged with the Heavenly Court and has become a part of the Heavenly Court, we also respect the laws of heaven, so is it wrong for the Taoist sect to respect the laws of heaven and attack Xuanjiao, a disobedient and rebellious sect? That’s right! As for the issue of Buddhism, it is naturally included in it.
The answer is that Buddhism respects the law of heaven on the surface, but has secretly fought against heaven more than once. Master Hongqing's stay in Xiniu Hezhou is the best proof, so it can also be counted as "disobedient".
Then, Dan Qingzi took a deep breath, and after mentally preparing himself, he looked at the next question.
When Dan Qingzi saw the fourth question, even though he was prepared, his eyes widened instantly.
{4. Sub-question}: As the saying goes, "There is no need to set up canons when there are already laws in heaven." Please briefly describe your opinion.
"As the saying goes! Whose saying is this? It must be your own saying, Master Hongqing!" Dan Qingzi roared in his heart.
But no matter how much he complained, he still had to face the question before him. How should he answer it?
Dan Qingzi frowned and scratched his head. There must be an answer that offers the best of both worlds, for sure!
Dan Qingzi racked his brains and thought hard. After answering the previous question, he was confident that he could also give the best of both worlds to the question in front of him.
But after thinking for half an hour, Dan Qingzi became desperate. He couldn't think of a best-of-both-worlds answer, because most of the answers were reluctant, or not enough to compare with the grand concept of Tian Tiao.
In the end, Dan Qingzi gave up looking for an answer that had the best of both worlds, and could only write a reluctant answer: "Answer: The canon is also designed to respect the way of heaven, and it also respects the laws of heaven. There is no conflict between the two."
This assessment lasted for ten hours. After the Taoist monks from the Golden Immortal Realm handed in their papers, they paid homage to Fang Jian one by one, and then walked out of the hall in low spirits.
Outside the hall, the immortal officials of the Taixuan Province were all stunned when they saw the results of the examinations of these Taoist cultivators.
Because these Taoist cultivators all have messy crowns and messy hair, and their spirits are listless, as if they are possessed.
"What's going on? Isn't it just a test? Why did you do so like this?" Yihuan, who is the messenger of the imperial edict, said with a face full of surprise and uncertainty.
Next to Yihuan is a charming and graceful female fairy, but like Yihuan, she is also wearing the official robe of a fifth-grade edict. It is Su Mu, Yihuan's first friend after arriving in heaven. .
Su Mu smiled and said, "The assessment that Master Hongqing is personally responsible for is definitely not as simple as writing a pen for an ordinary exam."
"Ah?" Yihuan was surprised when he heard this and said quickly: "Does Master Hongqing still want to torture them?"
Su Mu was startled and quickly covered Yihuan's mouth. He glanced towards the front of the assessment hall. Su Mu, who didn't see Fang Jian's figure, breathed a sigh of relief. Then he rolled his eyes at Yihuan and said, "What are you saying?" But what you said has nothing to do with me."
"Hehe." Yihuan tilted her head and chuckled, but she didn't think Fang Jian would be angry just because of such a sentence.
"Haha, I'm still a true Taoist cultivator, but I ended up like this after taking a test. I can do it if I change it!"
"Even so, I don't know how they cultivated to become Golden Immortals."
"Don't be jealous and say bad things. After all, I am a high-ranking disciple of the orthodox Taoist sect. It is not our turn to be a first-grade immortal official if you pass the exam. Let's work hard and get promoted slowly."
"Yes, didn't Master Hongqing also rise from the land god?"
"Haha, how dare you compare with Master Hongqing."
"I'm just making an analogy."
Amid the discussion among the immortal officials, Dan Qingzi and others were led by the immortal officials from Wuying Palace to the Cloud Room arranged for them to rest.
Fang Jian took the jade scroll that everyone had answered and went to the Lingxiao Palace in person to resume his duties. Although he was responsible for and presided over the assessment, the final evaluation of the jade scroll and the selection of immortal officials still had to be done by the chief envoy of the Lingxiao Palace. Of course, the Nine Emperors of Shenxiao and the Great Emperor Gouchen will also have a look.
'Dan Qing Zi' guest star by book friend 'Modian Jiangshanzhong'
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