Copying papers is an extremely complicated and time-consuming task.
It took the clerks three full days to transcribe all the test papers.
Afterwards, these papers were sent to the instructors of the provincial school for initial screening.
Articles of average quality will be directly rejected and will not even be noticed by the Grand Master.
Only high-quality articles will be sent to Grandmaster Lei, who will personally determine their rankings.
After all, if the grandmaster were to read so many test papers, he would be exhausted to death.
Subordinates should share the worries of their superiors.
Since the test papers have been copied, there will be no problem of unclear handwriting.
The only criterion that influences the judgment is the quality of the article.
However, there are exceptions. Instructor Luo found a fragmented copied paper.
What's going on? This clerk is so careless! This is outrageous!
Doesn’t he know how important the college entrance examination is to the candidates?
With a serious and responsible attitude towards the students taking the exam, Director Luo found the transcriber of this paper - Wu Feng.
After some questioning, Luo Xundao learned that there was a reason for this incident.
Wu Feng took out the original scroll and showed it to the audience. "Please look, sir. This scroll is badly stained with ink. I have done my best to transcribe all the parts that can be seen clearly. As for the missing parts, I really can't do anything."
Instructor Luo frowned and thought deeply.
Although this article is severely damaged, the incomplete parts show that the author is thoughtful and has clear logic.
It would be such a shame if such a good article were buried because of being tarnished.
Luo Xundao felt sympathy and took the paper away, saying, "I want to take this paper to show to the Grand Master."
Although Wu Feng was a little confused, he was not too worried.
After all, the test paper is already stained like this, what clues can be found?
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In the Huixin Hall of the provincial school, Grand Master Lei Li was taking a nap.
Hearing someone knocking on the door, he opened his eyes and said loudly, "Come in."
Instructor Luo gently pushed the door open and walked in. He cautiously walked up to Lei Li and bowed deeply, saying, "Greetings, Master Lei."
Seeing what Luo Xundao was holding in his hand, Lei Li asked, "What are you holding?"
Instructor Luo quickly handed the test paper to Lei Li.
"Didn't they say they would wait until all the papers were screened before sending them all together? What does this mean?"
Lei Li said somewhat displeased.
Are you trying to annoy people to death by sending them one by one?
"Your Excellency, Lord Lei, this is the original manuscript. It was damaged, so I had some trouble transcribing it. However, I quickly glanced through it and found the writing quite remarkable. I am bringing it here for the Grand Master to review."
Luo Xun's meaning was clear: although the paper had flaws, the essay was excellent. He could have simply eliminated it during the screening process, but he was afraid of taking responsibility and instead handed the paper directly to Lei Li, who would make the final decision.
Whether to use it or discard it all depends on your opinion, Grandmaster Lei.
Don't put the blame on me when the time comes. I won't take it.
Lei Li understood immediately. He knew that Instructor Luo did not want to take responsibility, so he nodded and said, "I understand. You may leave now."
"I'll take my leave."
Instructor Luo bowed again and withdrew.
After Director Luo Xun left, Lei Li picked up the test paper and looked at it.
I saw that there were many stains on the scroll, which not only affected its appearance but also made many words unclear.
Lei Li couldn't help but frown.
Isn’t this candidate too careless?
But he still read on patiently.
Although it is intermittent, the level of this article can be seen from just a few words.
By piecing together some fragments, he guessed the main idea of the article.
What surprised him most was that the style of the article was very similar to that of a person.
That person was Qian Xushan.
Lei Li highly praised Yangming's philosophy of mind and also admired Qian Dehong.
The two were born in the same year, and Lei Li would ask Qian Dehong for advice on psychology whenever he had the chance, and he benefited a lot from it.
He has also read many of Qian Dehong's articles, and his personal style is very obvious.
The style of this article is not exactly the same as Qian Dehong's, but it is at least 70% similar.
Lei Li was very sure about this.
Content may be obscured, but style never can!
Lei Li just felt excited!
All these things aroused Lei Li's curiosity. He tore off the pasted paper and saw Xu Yan's name written on the paper.
It’s him!
Lei Li shook his head.
He should have thought of it earlier.
Xu Yan was Qian Dehong's favorite disciple, so naturally his articles were similar to Qian Dehong's.
But he didn't understand how Xu Yan, who looked so calm and composed, could have made so many stains on the test paper.
This is very inconsistent with his impression of Xu Yan.
It would be such a shame if such a talented young person was eliminated for this reason.
After thinking for a long time, Lei Li decided to put this paper into the list of those that passed the initial screening.
However, he will have to conduct an additional test at the last minute, and all candidates who passed the initial screening need to take it.
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Soon, the prefectural school announced Grandmaster Lei's decision to the public, and posted the names of those who passed the initial screening on the back.
Xu Yan and Chen Maoli went to check the list and confirmed that their names were on it.
"Brother Yishi, didn't Grandmaster Lei say there would only be one exam? Why is there an additional exam?"
Although Chen Maoli is very confident in his abilities, he believes that less trouble is worse than more, and adding more tests will increase uncertainty after all.
"Brother Lu Qing asked me, who should I ask?"
Xu Yan shook his head: "Since the Grand Master wants to add a test, he must have his reasons. We just need to follow his instructions."
Chen Maoli nodded and sighed, "That's the only way."
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Zhang Mansion.
Zhang Yinian was shocked when he heard that there would be an additional test for the college entrance examination.
What surprised him even more was that Xu Yan was also on the list for the additional test.
How is this possible?
"What's going on? What on earth is going on? Explain it to me!"
Zhang Yinian pointed at the manager Zhang Han who was kneeling on the ground and shouted harshly.
Faced with his young master's scolding like a storm, Zhang Han buried his head in the ground and dared not breathe.
"Speak up, aren't you quite talkative? Why are you mute?"
Zhang Yinian was almost mad: "You said that clerk was capable, and this is a good thing he did!"
In a rage, Zhang Yinian threw a teacup at Zhang Han.
Zhang Han was unable to dodge and his right forehead was directly hit, bleeding profusely.
"Useless thing, you ruined my good deeds!"
Zhang Yinian roared, "Get out! Get out of here!"
Zhang Han was so scared that he peed his pants and ran out immediately.
"Xu Yan, why is it always you? Are you born to be my nemesis?"
Zhang Yinian's face was grim as he tore the collection of essays into pieces, laughing wildly, "I don't believe it, I don't believe it. So what if it's an extra test? I will defeat you face to face!"
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