The test questions were distributed quickly, and the questions weren't too difficult: "What would you do if your country encountered a disaster?"
This broadens the scope of the answer; you can choose to analyze one or two types of disasters, or you can analyze them from different aspects of disasters.
This test not only assesses academic knowledge, but also one's understanding of current events.
The knowledge involved is even more extensive.
You need to know about seasons, farming, geology, astronomy, history... In short, the more knowledge you have, the better you can answer questions.
Upon seeing the topic, Wang Huaijing did not immediately begin writing.
Instead, he first listed the drought he was familiar with, then the man-made disasters, and then the food shortage that was most acutely felt after the disaster.
After a list of questions was presented, the question-and-answer session began.
He clearly stated in the title that disasters fall into two categories: natural disasters and man-made disasters.
The conclusion did not focus on disaster relief, but rather on disaster prevention.
In any disaster, the ordinary people will always be the ones who suffer the most.
Even without natural disasters or man-made calamities, ordinary people constantly face the problem of making a living.
However, this problem becomes even more pronounced when disasters occur.
To improve people's livelihoods, we first need to cultivate more high-yield grain varieties and find more food that can satisfy hunger.
Then there's how to develop the economy, transport goods from the south to the north, and from the north to the south, and build trade routes. These were the questions he pondered throughout his journey to Beijing.
He unfolded his thoughts step by step, writing several pages in total.
The emperor lingered beside him for a quarter of an hour as he passed by, and he didn't even notice.
Instead, he wrote down what he saw and heard, including how Zhao Family Village fought the drought and how they organized patrol teams to keep man-made disasters out.
Of course, he didn't write down the specific place names. If he had, it would have been cheating.
It's like telling the examiner who you are.
An hour and a half later, the papers were collected. These candidates, who could also be considered prospective scholars, were led to a side hall to wait.
There is much controversy regarding the rankings of the top team.
Mu Wanzhou, the grandson of the former Grand Tutor; Qiu Zhongqi from the Prime Minister's family; and Xu Baige from the Duke of Anguo's family. Their writings are exquisite and substantial.
How to rank these three people has been a dilemma for the old scholars who have dedicated their lives to scholarship.
After reading several people's articles, the emperor remembered Wang Huaijing's article and read it through from beginning to end.
"My beloved ministers, the imperial examination is not just about writing good essays, but more importantly, about selecting talented people."
What's needed is extensive knowledge, a broad perspective, and the ability to put knowledge into practice.
Only such people are qualified to be officials of my Divine Dragon Kingdom, and are the backbone of the nation.
I ask you all, if a flood were to occur in the outskirts of the capital, what would your methods be?
Minister Zhang, Minister Li...
Look at you, you won't even say a word when I ask you for advice. I wonder what kind of exams your top scorers used back then.”
The emperor's words were practically a direct insult.
"You bunch of idiots, all you know how to do is argue with me over words, you're completely useless."
One by one, they were filled with fear and quickly knelt down to apologize.
"Get up, get up, the important thing is to determine the rankings first."
Ultimately, the most controversial top scorer award was pinned on Wang Huaijing.
It's not that his writing is particularly good, but rather that no matter who gets the top scholar title, the other two families won't be satisfied.
Mu Wanzhou was ranked second, Qiu Zhongqi was ranked third, and Xu Baige was ranked first in the second class.
Wang Guangzong ranked 56th in the second class, a remarkable achievement in maintaining the status of a successful candidate in the provincial examination.
When the imperial edict was read, Wang Huaijing was announced as the top scholar in the imperial examination. This surprised him greatly, as he realized that his knowledge had not reached the level of a top scholar.
His incredulous expression pleased the emperor at the head of the table.
"He's just average-looking, and not particularly smart either. If it weren't for your in-laws' connections, would I have made you the top scholar? Humph..."
Regardless of the emperor's inner thoughts, Wang Huaijing was undoubtedly the top scholar in the imperial examination.
They worshipped the God of Literature and paraded through the streets on horseback.
To watch the top scholar parade through the streets, the young ladies from various families really went all out, practically filling up the two- and three-story buildings on both sides of the street.
Upon seeing the top scholars parading through the streets on horseback, they frantically threw down the sachets and handkerchiefs they were holding.
One lady even went so far as to wrap an apple in her handkerchief in order to increase her chances of hitting the target.
Throwing objects from high-rise buildings is no joke.
As the "hidden weapon" hurtled towards Wang Huaijing with the wind, Wang Huaijing instinctively lay down on his horse.
As a result, the third-place finisher on his right was revealed.
With a scream of agony, the newly promoted third-place finisher broke his arm.
"Catch the assassin, he's upstairs."
The small building was suddenly surrounded. Someone was injured. What's the point of the march? People were arrested and taken to the hospital in an instant.
Influenced by his wife, Wang Huaijing not only had to exercise, but also had to learn some kung fu from her, making daily practice an essential part of his life.
Therefore, in terms of physique and reflexes, he is much better than these scholars.
He jumped off his horse, picked up the third-ranked scholar in a princess carry, and took him to the nearest pharmacy.
Wang Huaijing's action made the third-ranked scholar blush with embarrassment.
"Scholar, please put me down. My arm is injured, not my leg."
"I know, but who can guarantee that you won't be bumped into by onlookers and suffer secondary injuries while you're walking?"
That way, it looks more serious, and the onlookers won't blindly crowd around you.
Wang Huaijing spoke with great conviction.
Mu Wanzhou, who was ranked second in the imperial examination, also abandoned her horse and followed behind Wang Huaijing.
Seeing her longtime rival being held in someone's arms like a bride, Mu Wanzhou almost burst out laughing.
In fact, with soldiers clearing the way, even if Wang Huaijing didn't make a move, Qiu Zhongqi wouldn't have been touched.
When Qiu Zhongqi arrived at the pharmacy, the old doctor examined him, causing him to scream in pain.
"Tsk tsk tsk, a grown man so afraid of pain. If I hadn't carried him over, he probably would have fainted from the pain."
Wang Huaijing shook his head inwardly and grumbled.
Mu Wanzhou was slightly taller than Wang Huaijing, and she put her arm around Wang Huaijing's shoulder.
"Brother Wang, you're really strong! You can carry a big man and still walk like the wind."
How did you train?
Wang Huaijing did not reject Mu Wanzhou's familiarity and subtly removed the other's arm from his shoulder.
"I trained with my wife. I have to get up at the beginning of the morning every day. In addition to basic physical training, I also have to train with my wife."
If you slack off even slightly, your wife might beat you up during practice.
Wang Huaijing spoke with complete composure, showing no sign of inferiority because he was weaker than his wife.
"Hehe, Brother Wang, you have a true character. Your wife must be a heroine among women."
Mu Wanzhou gave Wang Huaijing a thumbs up.
"Hehe, she wouldn't call herself a heroine. My wife is just a bit more capable than the average woman. Taking down a few thugs is no problem for her."
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