"But you have to know that the academy exam is more difficult than the county and prefectural exams. After that, there's the provincial exam. If you want to pass, your essay needs to improve."
Qian Dehong said leisurely, "These days, I have been reflecting on whether there are any omissions in my guidance of you. Now I have formed a more effective method."
Xu Yan thought, come on, he has already been 'battered', I want to see what tricks his mentor can come up with.
"Now that the poetry gathering is over, it's time for you to focus. Starting tomorrow at 11:00 AM, you will begin your morning reading. Read for half an hour before having breakfast. After breakfast, write an essay based on the Four Books I've given you. I'll then explain it to you personally."
Qian Dehong became more and more excited as he spoke: "I will explain until you understand, then you can have lunch. After lunch, you will have a half-hour nap, and then you can do a question from the Five Classics. As usual, I will analyze and explain it to you later. You must learn more."
Xu Yan was a little anxious. Wasn't the amount of practice a bit too much?
"Teacher, two articles a day, isn't that a bit too intense?"
Qian Dehong glared at him and said, "What's the big deal? I have to practice extra tonight. Write a policy paper!"
"Strategy theory?"
Xu Yan said in surprise.
Policy essays will definitely be tested during the palace examination, and are also the key to determining the final ranking of Jinshi.
But isn’t it a bit early to practice policy essays now?
As if he could read Xu Yan's mind, Qian Dehong explained, "Policy essays are the easiest way to demonstrate your talent. If the provincial education officials or county education officials wanted to give you an additional exam, would you still not write one?"
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