[After nearly twenty years of hard work, the candidate's hometown has produced twenty Jinshi, all of whom are great Confucian students.]
[Among them, more than half of the Jinshi chose to return to their hometowns and serve as county magistrates, chief clerks, etc.]
[It is precisely because ordinary people are unwilling to go, once they have the title of Jinshi and actively apply for it, they are more willing to return to their hometown. ]
【People with lofty ideals participate in the construction of their hometown. Children receive education and gradually influence their parents.】
[Twenty years and two generations have completely changed the face of my hometown.]
[The people used to be fierce, but now they are very polite. The people respect scholars and send their children to school. ]
[The original county school no longer needed donors to support it. The county had undergone tremendous changes under the leadership of several county magistrates, and taxes could support the expenses of the county school.]
[The great scholar's disciples have replaced him and are teaching in the county school. But every year when classes start, the great scholar always gives the first lesson...]
[Every year, the great scholar will go to the family schools of the original donors to teach a few classes free of charge to thank them for their generosity...]
Suddenly, voices began to rise in the hall.
After a long time, I heard a hint of righteousness in the melon I ate.
After a long while, the little princess could be heard, as if talking to herself.
[The great scholar is so powerful that he only passed on his teachings to his disciples in recent years...]
[Then the candidate must have been taught by his grandfather. Why did he only rank 30th?]
[Although 30th place is already good, after all, his grandfather was such a great man, and he taught 20 Jinshi...]
The ministers heard this and were thoughtful.
Upon hearing this, the candidate looked proud and straightened his back.
After listening to Huo Feng's explanation, Jun Baozhu couldn't hide her admiration.
[Therefore, the great scholar put more energy into the county school. There were too many students, and their ages were different...]
[Although the examinee has the advantage of time and place, he has not gained any additional advantage.]
[Besides, influenced by his grandfather and father, he started school earlier than many poor children. ]
[Usually, I could only see my grandfather at the county school, and it was difficult to see him at home.]
[No one at home, including his parents, aunts and uncles, could help him prepare special meals. ]
[I thought my father was helping out at the county school, arranging class schedules for students of different ages and taking care of their food and daily life.]
【My mother, aunt, etc., helped in the kitchen of the county school, taking care of the students’ meals. 】
[At home, the candidate can only see his grandmother. His grandmother is illiterate, so although she cannot teach him to read, she teaches him how to be a good person and develop good habits by setting an example...]
[Among many students, the only guidance the candidate received was in the school. His current ranking was entirely up to him.]
[What? Those senior brothers who are more talented than him? ]
[Except for a few people who have a gap advantage, they returned to their hometown to work after high school a few years ago...]
[In recent years, all of them failed to get into the school. But they were not discouraged and returned to the clan school to teach. ]
[The great scholar said that not becoming an official may not be a bad thing. For this special examination, the candidates' senior brothers are actually eligible to participate...]
[It’s not that they weren’t tempted, but they were worried that they would block the way for their junior fellow examinees, so they gave up the exam. ]
[When the great scholar and the candidate's father learned about it, they did not dissuade him, which was not a sign of favoritism...]
[They know better than anyone else the problems in the imperial examinations in recent years. Because the level of their disciples is clearer than anyone else.]
[This time I let my grandson take a look, but I hope he won’t die, so I’ll let him test the waters...]
[If there is still hope for the path to the imperial examination, I will let more disciples refer to it in the future. ]
[There is no selfishness here, but a caring intention of mutual fulfillment. ]
The hall was silent.
Even a person with ulterior motives would be moved when hearing such a story.
After a long time, the little princess's voice could be heard floating from high above.
[So the Ministry of Rites, damn it! ]
[There are great scholars who gave up their best years to take on the responsibilities that the court should have taken on, to enlighten and educate, and to cultivate people of insight...]
What did the Ministry of Rites do?
【Did the imperial examination select talented people? 】
[Some people may ask, weren’t there more than 20 people who passed the exam? ]
[That is a great scholar! He is a man who is worthy of being the emperor's teacher. He has spent twenty years of his youth to cultivate this talent!]
[If there was no gap in ability, do you think they would have passed the exam? ]
[Perhaps there are some really gifted people among them. If they were taught by ordinary teachers, would they be able to distinguish themselves from other students on their own?]
[Without the support of aristocratic families, and without money to pave the way, what do they have? ]
[That’s right! ]
Jun Baozhu's voice was not without sarcasm.
【They actually did something! 】
[It means shutting out people of insight and talents! ]
【Well done! You are really competent! 】
[If it weren't for my father, who opened this special examination, who knows how many students would have been disheartened and never take the imperial examination again? ]
Jun Baozhu's little head turned and her voice was filled with pride.
[So, my father is still awesome! ]
【We overcame all objections and stopped the problem. 】
Then, his gaze turned to the steps and fell on the prince.
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