There were nearly 2,000 participants in this college examination. Starting from Haishi, students began to enter the examination booth one by one.
Lin Yuanqiu quickly found four students from Hengxi Town who were friends with him.
Then it was the junior students who sang the guarantee. After confirming that everything was correct, the five people were taken to several searchers, and then they were inspected one by one from the person to the examination basket.
By the time we arrived at the dormitory, it was almost time. Lin Yuanqiu didn't waste any more time. After wiping off the dust on the board with a rag, he took off the board and merged it with another board so that he could lie on it and sleep.
After all, he was still the size of a child. When lying on the board, he didn't have to bend his legs. Lin Yuanqiu found a thin shirt and covered his belly, and soon fell asleep.
In the past few days, all the food for the candidates was provided by the government office. As for the meal money, it had been collected as early as the day of registration.
When I woke up, it was already dawn.
The government officials handed out the test papers. This test was about Tie Jing, which was actually a college test. Lin Yuanqiu found that the content of the test questions basically came from Shangshu and Zhouyi, as well as the Analects of Confucius, which was a bit difficult.
Lin Yuanqiu first answered the questions one by one on the manuscript paper, and after checking that no errors or omissions were found, he copied them onto the answer sheet.
When copying, Lin Yuanqiu tried his best to write the words neatly. This was a way to leave a good impression on the examiner, and no candidate would miss it.
By the time I finished the scripture part, it was time for dinner. The government officials gave each candidate two pancakes for lunch.
Fortunately, it is not the cold winter time now, so even though the pancakes have already cooled down, it does not prevent Lin Yuanqiu, whose stomach is already growling, from eating them deliciously.
After eating lunch and taking a short rest, Lin Yuanqiu took up a pen and wrote out the seven-character quatrain that asked to write a winter scene on the draft paper, polished it a little, and then copied it onto the answer sheet: The smoke is light and the tree is quiet. Infatuated with random flowers, the early orioles in Yunshan peck at the pistil mud, the frosty leaves float in the wind across Ziling Mountains, and the snow drink is stewed in Taoyuan thatched cottage...
By evening, almost all the questions on the Tie Jing test paper had been completed.
Lin Yuanqiu carefully received the question papers in the test basket, and then had dinner.
Considering that the examination room contains only paper, the food provided by the government office to the candidates is basically pasta.
For example, at this time, Lin Yuanqiu was eating meat-filled buns, five for each person. As for the size of the buns, Lin Yuanqiu stretched out his fist to compare them. Well, they were about the same size. If he wanted to eat this meal, he would not be afraid of the night. Will be hungry.
Mo Yilin Yuanqiu also completed successfully on the second day. The essay test on the third day gave Lin Yuanqiu a real understanding of what it means to "unintentionally plant a willow to create a shadow."
Lin Yuanqiu never expected that the laws and regulations he copied not long ago would actually come in handy in today's essay exam.
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Chapter 68 Public Security Theory
Essays can also be called "miscellaneous works" and "miscellaneous theories". Lin Yuanqiu feels that these types of articles are cited with cases as titles, so it is more accurate to classify them as "miscellaneous theories".
Thinking of essays similar to this type of title, Lin Yuanqiu's mind immediately recalled the articles he had learned when he was studying in his previous life, such as "Being a Master", "Commandments", "Peach Blossom Spring", "Returning Words", and "The Story of Love Lotus" "Etc., etc.
Therefore, it is not difficult for Lin Yuanqiu to write this literary and artistic legal theory.
Just the thought of someone actually integrating strict laws into an article that pays attention to diction, Lin Yuanqiu had to complain about the examiner's thoughts in giving difficult questions to the candidates.
At the same time, it also shows that the difficulty of the college examination has indeed been greatly improved compared with the previous county examination and government examination. I finally understand why some people stop being a child student after passing the exam.
I hope I will never become one of them. Thinking of this, Lin Yuanqiu became more energetic. Although Tie Jing and Mo Yi have been successfully completed, in addition to today's essays, there is also the most critical strategy for tomorrow.
Therefore, you must be careful and don't make mistakes due to carelessness at the end.
In addition, Lin Yuanqiu couldn't help but think silently in his heart, bless, bless, and hope that tomorrow's policy topic will not be too difficult.
Unfortunately, God did not hear Lin Yuanqiu's expectation.
No, when Lin Yuanqiu saw the topic of "Public Security Policy" on the fourth day's paper, his eyebrows couldn't help but knot in knots.
What I am afraid of is this kind of topic that does not match my own knowledge. I have been here for more than four years, three of which were in the village and one in the town. During this period, apart from studying, I really didn't have time to understand the public security regulations of this dynasty.
Therefore, for now, all Lin Yuanqiu knows is the opening and closing time of the city gate and the curfew time.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuanqiu had to be grateful that he had memorized the Law of Dajing some time ago. Although there are no express regulations on public security, there are penalties. This way, I can more or less follow the clues and make deductions. Otherwise, I will be completely blind and have no idea at all.
However, this alone is definitely not enough. Policy discussions are divided into arguments, arguments and demonstrations, so you must at least have something to say, otherwise there will be nothing to talk about, so how can you talk about arguments, arguments and arguments.
As a result, Lin Yuanqiu, who had no clue for a while, began to feel anxious.
Speaking of which, before coming to Fucheng, Lin Yuanqiu also passed the test for this college examination. However, his thoughts on the topic were all about securing the country and strengthening the army. How could it be that most of the college examination policy papers in the past few years were in this direction? It seems that he was careless.
Lin Yuanqiu took a deep breath and prepared to think carefully. In the end, it doesn’t matter if I don’t breathe in, well, it’s really a sin to put a toilet that doesn’t cover tightly in a small room on such a hot day.
Lin Yuanqiu closed his eyes, tried his best to ignore the unpleasant smell, and then searched for the memories in his impression.
From the time when I first crossed over, to going to ethnic studies, then taking the county examination, taking the government examination... that's right! Lin Yuanqiu slapped his head, wondering how he had forgotten about the theft in Zhoushan County.
Although the theft is not a major incident, it is still within the scope of public security, not to mention that it is related to people's daily lives.
In Lin Yuanqiu's view, anything related to the people is worth mentioning.
What's more, isn't social security made up of these trivial matters?
Speaking of which, Lin Yuanqiu heard someone talk about this in the county inn last year when he was taking the county examination.
It was also at that time that Lin Yuanqiu learned how the government punished thefts that did not meet the criminal amount. That is, after putting dozens of boards on it, send it home.
In Lin Yuanqiu's view, such punishment is not advisable and cannot serve as a punishment at all.
As a result, there are many thieves who are waiting to recover from their injuries and will most likely return to their old business. Anyway, as long as the amount is controlled and not exceed the limit of jail time.
This should be the main reason why thefts are frequently prohibited everywhere, and the people are also very annoyed.
So now, why don't I use this matter as an argument and expand on it.
As for the solution, Lin Yuanqiu thought of the approach of Wang Jingze, the prefect of Wuxing during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. A method like this that could make thieves realize their shame was very good, and he could learn from it today.
Now that he had come up with the arguments, Lin Yuanqiu didn't waste any time. He dipped his pen in ink and quickly started writing on the draft paper.
It starts with the repeated theft that annoys the people, then leads to arguments, then explains one's own point of view, and finally the solution. By the time Lin Yuanqiu finished writing the entire article, it was already an hour later. He had to leave the examination room at You hour today, so he had to hurry up.
Therefore, when the yamen servant brought the two biscuits for lunch, Lin Yuanqiu just took them and put them aside without stopping to polish the article.
After correcting everything that needed to be revised in the entire article, Lin Yuanqiu carefully checked it from beginning to end, and finally copied the public security policy onto the answer sheet in neat official style.
This copying was done at the end of the day, and the paper had to be handed in in another hour, but Lin Yuanqiu still had one last poem to write.
Three bangs rang out in the examination room at the right time, reminding the candidates that there was still one last hour before the end of this year's college examination.
As the bang fell, Lin Yuanqiu's stomach growled in protest.
Four hours have passed since I had three buns for breakfast, so it’s normal to feel hungry.
Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, the more nervous you are, the less likely you are to be confused.
There are still two hours left before the end of the exam. It is not difficult for him to write a seven-character quatrain in two hours. He should take a few bites of the pancake first and rest his stomach before talking.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuanqiu looked at the title of the poem again, and after confirming that the content was to express the interest of the field, he carefully put the test paper into the test basket, then picked up the meat pie wrapped in oil paper, and ate it while thinking about the poem.
Although he persuaded himself in his heart not to be anxious, Lin Yuanqiu did not dare to delay any longer. After putting the half-eaten pancake aside, he wiped his hands on the sweaty and smelly clothes that he hadn't changed in four days. Then he took the draft paper and started thinking about it.
After all, I am used to writing poems. After a while, I wrote a poem called "Pastoral Words and Feelings".
After careful consideration and slight modifications, Lin Yuanqiu copied it onto the answer sheet: Shenlong Xiapu is at the top of the mountain, and you can travel carefully on the Dan Ladder. Smoke curls from the farmhouses in Tianpu, and springs and streams gurgling on the eaves.
After the copying was completed, Lin Yuanqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief, finally everything was done.
But now is not the time to relax. Lin Yuanqiu went through the answer sheets from beginning to end, including the parts where you filled in your name and place of origin, as well as the taboos in wording, and carefully checked them all.
After a while, Lin Yuanqiu saw a government servant carrying paste coming over. This is to prepare the names of candidates who are about to submit papers in advance.
All papers for this exam will have their names and place of origin stamped on them, and then a new copy will be made by a specially arranged person.
Therefore, before the results of the college examination are determined, what the examiners see is not the answer sheet written by the candidate.
Only after the rankings of the lower house examinations have been roughly determined, can the original papers be opened for final comparison. If there is no difference, then there will be no objection.
Lin Yuanqiu had no intention of handing in the paper early. He survived all four days, with no difference of an hour and a half.
With the sound of three gongs, the college examination in Jiangzhou Prefecture in Guimao Year ended.
The candidates all stood up and started packing their things to prepare for the exam. Lin Yuanqiu also packed up his things, then followed the crowd out of the examination booth with the examination basket in hand. Perhaps it was because he had been worried today, but Lin Yuanqiu felt exhausted all over. If possible, he could not wait to find a place to lie down right now.
The examination room was crowded with people waiting. Lin Yuanqiu wanted to find where his father was, but unfortunately he was too short and was blocked by the people in front of him.
What Lin Yuanqiu didn't know was that the moment he stepped out of the dragon gate, Lin Sanzhu, who only looked at the short man, quickly spotted him.
So just when Lin Yuanqiu was getting ready to look for someone, Lin Sanzhu had already run over quickly, "Yuanqiu, dad is here!"
father? Lin Yuanqiu wiped his eyes to confirm that he had read correctly. The man in front of him with messy hair and clothes that were almost like dried plums was indeed his father Lin Sanzhu.
So we haven't seen each other for a few days, why is his father like this?
When his father took the test basket, squatted down, and carried him on his back, Lin Yuanqiu smelled the smell of sweat on his father's body that was worse than his own.
Lin Yuanqiu wondered, "Dad, are you carrying sacks again?"
Lin Sanzhu shook his head, okay, what was he doing carrying the sacks? Besides, how could he have bothered to do other things in the past two days?
It can be said that since Lin Yuanqiu entered the examination room, Lin Sanzhu's heart was tight.
Because he heard someone in the inn talking about a candidate who died of heat stroke in the college exam the year before. Thinking about his son's young age and the hot weather these days, Lin Sanzhu became more and more frightened.
Therefore, on the second day of the college examination, Lin Sanzhu began to stay outside the examination room and guard his position.
Lin Sanzhu's original plan to buy some embroidery thread, embroidery cloth, and buckles in the past few days had been forgotten by Lin Sanzhu.
At this moment, Lin Sanzhu finally felt relieved when he saw that his son was not doing anything except being a little tired.
Back at the inn, the father and son had a simple dinner. Then they both took a shower, and Lin Yuanqiu, who felt much refreshed, fell asleep quickly.
He slept until noon of the next day, when Lin Yuanqiu was woken up by the growling of his stomach.
When he opened his eyes, his father had already brought him egg noodles.
While his son was sleeping, Lin Sanzhu had gone to the embroidery workshop and bought everything he needed to buy.
At this time, several bags have been packed, so that tomorrow, they can go home directly.
Lin Sanzhu had no plans to stay in Fucheng for any longer. In a few days, the family would have to cut rice with a sickle, and he would have to go back to help.
As for waiting for the results to be released, forget it. Anyway, if you really pass the exam, the Yamen will definitely send you good news by then.
However, Lin Sanzhu felt that there was a high probability that this was not possible, because last night he specifically asked his son how he did in the college exam, and the answer he got was: He can't tell.
Lin Yuanqiu really couldn't explain. The reason was still the topic of the policy, because he suddenly felt that the arguments he wrote seemed a bit niche. Although the argument given is clear and novel, it is only his personal opinion. If the examiner does not approve it after reading it, then there will definitely be no chance of passing the examination.
Early the next morning, the father and son got on the carriage for the return journey.
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