Two hours before the provincial examination...
Xicheng.
The Zhang family's new residence.
Snapped!
Zhang Jiuer pushed open the courtyard door, walked quickly towards Lin Yi's room, knocked on the door and shouted: "Lin Yi, are you ready? I've got the latest news!"
Lin Yi, who put on his scholar's shirt, walked out of the room and smiled at Zhang Jiuer who hurried over.
He was dressed in a Confucian shirt, with handsome features and an elegant temperament.
"Well?"
This was the first time that Zhang Jiuer saw Lin Yi dressing up seriously, and he suddenly became slightly distracted.
"Miss Jiuer, is there something on my face?"
Lin Yi was stunned for a moment.
Zhang Jiuer's pretty face blushed slightly, and she quickly shook her head and said: "No, no, there are still two hours before the provincial examination, so don't delay. I have rented a carriage and the coachman is waiting outside. I will give you the specific information later. Let me tell you again..."
"Okay, let's go!"
Lin Yi nodded and said, a little expectant and a little nervous.
Then he walked out of the room carrying the box for the scholars to take the exam. Just as he and Zhang Jiuer walked to the yard, Mrs. Zhang came over carrying a food box.
"Lin Yi, Auntie made some pastries for you and Jiu'er to take with you to eat on the road. Auntie wishes you the best of luck in high school. Then Auntie will act as a matchmaker for you and find a beautiful wife..."
Mrs. Zhang handed the food box to Zhang Jiuer, and helped Lin Yi straighten his scholar's shirt, and warned: "Although the provincial examination is a major event in the lives of you scholars, don't put too much pressure on yourself, go ahead!"
"Thank you, auntie!"
Lin Yi bowed his hands, got into the carriage with Zhang Jiuer, and headed to the provincial examination registration center.
On the carriage.
"Miss Jiu'er, thank you for your hard work during the period after Wenbo joined Longwei!"
Lin Yi looked at Zhang Jiuer and said.
During this time, they were living in the Zhang family. The Zhang family's mother and daughter never regarded him and Li Wenbo as outsiders.
From Nanxiang Prefecture to the capital, he was so lucky to meet so many people who treated him sincerely.
"What's so hard about this? If you offend Qin Shan and the others because of me, what's the point of me running away?"
Zhang Jiuer waved his hand and looked at Lin Yi and said: "Lin Yi, the lineup of this provincial examination is very strong, and there are many big names coming to invigilate the exam, so you must perform better!"
"Let me tell you, there is the fifth holy son of the Zhenguo Holy Academy..."
Zhang Jiuer clapped his fingers and told Lin Yi the identities and names of the invigilators for this provincial examination one by one...
"Lin Yi, you didn't expect that, did you? You've got a good opportunity this time. There are so many big people proctoring the exam. If you perform better, you can get ahead even if you don't pass the Jieyuan exam!"
Zhang Jiuer felt extremely excited.
She has never been in contact with such a big person in her entire life.
"..."
When Lin Yi heard the names Zhang Jiuer mentioned, he had an indescribable feeling: "I really didn't expect..."
Among these names, except for the doctor Li Mobai of Qingshan Academy, he was a little unfamiliar.
Everyone else has dealt with him.
Is this a coincidence or... intentional?
in addition.
Master Yan has returned to the capital. Has Long San's body been brought back as well?
"Lin Yi, Brother Li is on duty today, but I heard that he is going to maintain the order of the provincial examination outside Prince Teng's Pavilion, so he will definitely be able to see the true faces of the big shots. Speaking of which... we are all so lucky!"
Zhang Jiu couldn't wait to go to the ceremony and said with a smile: "As far as I know, most of the scholars in the capital have gone. It's really exciting."
"Such big names must be very stressful for other candidates!"
Lin Yi spoke.
Some people will definitely be eager to perform and perform beyond their abilities, but most people will definitely perform abnormally due to pressure.
Hmm~
Why are they joining in the fun?
Create pressure for others and convenience for yourself?
at the same time.
Lin Yi seemed to have thought of something and looked at Zhang Jiu'er and said, "Miss Jiu'er, did you just say that the pilot project in the township is Prince Teng's Pavilion?"
Lin Yi was completely stunned.
These days, he has learned about the history of Dayan, and he happens to know quite a bit about Tengwang Pavilion.
It is said that Tengwang Pavilion was built by Lin Yunying, the cousin of Emperor Dayan, who was named Queen Teng. It is a pavilion built by the river for the people of the capital to enjoy the scenery.
After Emperor Lin Yunhong learned of Prince Teng's philanthropic deeds, he personally named it "Prince Teng's Pavilion".
And there are many buildings like this in Huatian Mansion in the capital.
In layman's terms, King Teng spent his own money to build many parks for the people to play in.
Therefore, Lin Yunying is also known as the wise king among the people.
"kindness!"
Zhang Jiuer nodded and said: "Every rural pilot in the capital is not fixed. They are chosen in turn by the imperial court and the Holy Academy. This time it happens to be the imperial court... It is not surprising that the Tengwang Pavilion was chosen."
"Since the imperial court chose Prince Teng's Pavilion, the questions in the literary test must have nothing to do with Prince Teng's Pavilion..."
Lin Yi whispered softly.
He had just been preparing to recite the "Preface to Prince Teng's Pavilion" silently in his mind. As soon as this parallel prose came out, it was like picking something out of a bag.
"Ah?" Zhang Jiuer didn't hear clearly.
"What I mean is that in the past, the questions in the capital and rural examinations and the literary test seemed to have nothing to do with the rural examinations, so I shouldn't have to prepare in advance..." Lin Yi chuckled.
"Yes, this time the questions are from the Hanlin Academy. The questions from the Imperial Court test the candidates' adaptability the most!"
Zhang Jiuer nodded, deeply convinced.
…
Just when Lin Yi and Zhang Jiuer went to Tengwang Pavilion to register for the exam.
Liu Yangming, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy who was one of the invigilators, also accepted the call from Emperor Lin Yunhong in the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, there are less than two hours left for the provincial examination. I must rush there immediately..."
Liu Yangming wiped the sweat from his forehead and wondered why His Majesty suddenly summoned him.
The invigilator lineup for this provincial examination is very strong, and it is also his first time to invigilate the exam.
He was convinced that... His Majesty's arrangements must be because the candidates this time are very unusual.
"I want to talk to you about the questions in this provincial examination!" Lin Yunhong looked at Liu Yangming.
Liu Yangming said: "Your Majesty, the examination questions have been finalized and have been sent to Huatian Mansion Supervisory Academy for review by the Superintendent!"
"The test question is...officials?" Lin Yunhong chuckled.
"How does Your Majesty know? The test questions should have been sent to the Governor's College..."
Liu Yangming was stunned for a moment. The questions for the provincial examination were usually decided by the Hanlin Academy and the imperial court through consultation.
And they are all top secret. Under normal circumstances, the emperor will not interfere with the Hanlin Academy's topic selection.
But this time... His Majesty seems to have intervened?
"I asked Long Wei to intercept it!"
Lin Yunhong handed a folder on the table to Mei Zheren, who handed it to Liu Yangming.
"Your Majesty, what is this?" Liu Yangming asked doubtfully.
"I will answer the questions for this provincial examination!" Lin Yunhong said calmly.
Liu Yangming's body trembled slightly. When he opened the book and took a look, his eyes suddenly widened and he said in a voiceless voice: "Prince Teng?"
"Your Majesty, you don't want to choose the test questions like this. It doesn't matter if the location is Prince Teng's Pavilion. Even the test questions are Prince Teng. So how difficult is this provincial examination?"
"Everyone knows that Prince Teng is a wise king, and also knows that His Majesty has great love for Prince Teng. With a little thought, it is not difficult to write a good poem and article..."
"I believe that since the imperial court is responsible for the provincial examination this time, it should plant the seeds of officials in the hearts of scholars to see what they think of official worship at the imperial court. The Hanlin Academy can also conduct analysis and judgment based on the candidates' answers."
Liu Yangming didn't expect that His Majesty would use 'Prince Teng' as the title and give free points to those candidates?
"Examination questions that are familiar to all candidates can best reflect the candidates' level of literary attainments. For officials... it is too early to put it in the provincial examination, and the palace examination is the most suitable!"
After Lin Yunhong finished saying this, he lowered his head and reviewed the memorial.
Liu Yangming knew that His Majesty's mind had been made up, so he sighed softly and said, "I'm leaving!"
He was thinking about the question of Prince Teng, what good poems and articles could appear?
Your Majesty is confused!
