Looking at Zhao Mengxi's paper again, Yang Dong frowned, "The shape is scattered and can barely be recognized. In terms of the article, the context is smooth, but the diction is slightly lacking."
This comment was almost like a direct scolding, but the examiner gave 'low, medium, low', which is four points.
Then there is Zhao Heyun, "The handwriting is elegant and elegant, a little sloppy, but also free and elegant. The writing is considered good."
It was mostly a compliment. The examiners gave the score as 'top, top, and middle', which was actually an eight. This should be related to Xie Fangshu's support for Zhao Heyun, but no one dared to say that the prime minister was partial.
Then it was Zhao Mengguan's turn. "The font is square on the outside and round on the inside, but the writing is sloppy. There are a lot of confusions. The article is a little loose and a little confusing."
The review wasn't much better, with a rating of 'average, average, or lower', a five-point rating.
Zhao Mengguan didn't expect his grades to be so poor, and he suddenly felt heavy. Ding Daquan also frowned deeply, but couldn't find any fault.
Finally, there is Zhao Mengqi's paper, "Although it only has six characters, the iron painting and silver hook, the brushwork is as floating as a floating cloud, and as powerful as a startling dragon. King Zhong's original calligraphy was not bad, but he lost it, but today he has made great progress." , this word has become alive, as if it has come alive. As for the article, it is concise and to the point."
Haha, this Yang Dong, in order to support his students, spared no effort in praising him. He almost wished he could be praised as Wang Youjun.
All the officials laughed secretly, but it was just that, although the praise was a bit excessive, but the words were placed there, it was indeed the best among the five people. The difference was obvious, so the officials did not refute.
The three examiners quickly gave their ratings, 'above', 'above', 'above', which is nine points, ranking first!
Although the final ranking still requires voting, having this rating can greatly affect the voting.
Calligraphy is a person's appearance. Those who can pass the Jinshi examination and become officials are definitely above average in calligraphy. From their point of view, this rating is extremely fair.
In this way, no matter how biased the voters are, they will not vote for someone who is obviously inferior. This would really ruin their character and lose face.
Zhao Mengqi looked at Yang Dong, deeply grateful and admired for this teacher.
Apparently, after Yang Dong saw his paper, he suddenly decided to use this exam method that was most beneficial to his students, and it was indeed successful.
However, someone has received a death order, and Zhao Mengqi must not be allowed to achieve good results.
Just before the voting started, Shi Ding Daquan, the imperial censor in the palace, spoke, "Please wait a moment and listen to what Ding has to say."
Uncle Xie Fang looked at him with some surprise, then nodded, "You are the supervisor, so you can naturally express your opinions, but what's so unfair about our judgment just now?"
Ding Daquan smiled kindly, "The examiners' judgments are not unfair, and Yang Shilang's comments are also accurate. Ding is very convinced. However, Ding thinks that the words 'people-oriented' are not enough for an article. At the very least, it is It’s not perfect, otherwise Ma Shangshu wouldn’t need another verbal explanation from King Zhong just now. Colleagues, do you think so?”
Most officials did not have a good impression of Zhao Mengqi, and now that Ding Daquan had found such a loophole that was not conducive to him, they nodded repeatedly.
Uncle Xie Fang was also hesitant. Yang Dong just opened his mouth to tell the difference, but was stopped by Ye Mengding.
Wu Yan, the newly appointed Censor, originally had conflicts with Ding Daquan, but it was what he needed to bring Zhao Mengqi down, so he also stood up, "Xie Xiang, I agree with what Ding Daquan said, I It is recommended that Prince Zhong’s rating be lowered slightly.”
Two of the three supervisors expressed their opinions, so Uncle Xie Fang thought about it and said, "In that case, let's lower the ratings given by the three examiners by one level."
All of a sudden, Zhao Mengqi's rating changed from three-up to three-medium. It only had six points, and his ranking became third.
Now to summarize the rankings, the first is Zhao Heyun, the second is Zhao Mengqi, the third is Zhao Mengqi, the fourth is Zhao Mengguan, and the fifth is Zhao Mengxi.
After voting started, the ranking still changed.
Zhao Heyun, twenty votes.
Zhao Mengqi, eighteen votes.
Zhao Mengguan, eighteen votes.
Zhao Mengqi, eight votes.
Zhao Mengxi, three votes.
In other words, Zhao Mengguan rose from fourth to tied for second, while Zhao Mengqi dropped another place.
Ding Daquan, this troublemaker, mastered the timing and angle of his attacks really well. He was originally ranked number one.
Two of the six arts have competed, and the two rankings of each person are added up. The result is that Zhao Mengguan is three, Zhao Menghao is four, Zhao Heyun is five, Zhao Mengqi is seven, and Zhao Mengxi is ten.
Looking at it now, Zhao Mengqi's situation is very bad.
Seeing this situation, Zhao Guan's family couldn't help but worry. If Zhao Mengqi lost the election, it would be even more difficult to keep the reserve position. They couldn't help but regret following Zhao Mengqi's idea.
Originally, although the ministers were clamoring to change the prince, now that Zhao Mengqi has woken up, they have lost their most urgent reason. Then as long as the Zhao Guan family uses the delaying strategy as before, even if there will be a lot of troubles and it will be ugly, many things will happen. If you procrastinate, you may find a solution. In the end, it is very likely that Zhao Mengqi will inherit the throne.
Zhao Mengqi said that this method could be solved once and for all, and it could also teach the ministers a lesson, so Zhao Guanjia was moved. But now he felt that Zhao Mengqi was a little trapped in a cocoon, but things had come to this point, and he could not stop for a while, he could only wait and see. Zhao Mengqi will have a way to make a comeback later.
The last question maker, Ye Mengding, stood up and said, "The next step is the third test, 'Royal'."
