To prevent corruption, Yinzhen went to great lengths.
After Yinzhen finished dealing with this matter, the final rankings were finally settled after some wrangling.
The results were not significantly different from the provincial examination. Chen Lianming, who ranked eighth, became third, and Zhu Tao, who ranked first, became second. The reason for this was not that his essay was poor, but rather that his handwriting was inferior.
Zhu Tao, who transmigrated, inherited everything from the original owner. Although he could write calligraphy, he only had the form but not the spirit.
In the end, several officials placed great importance on this aspect, so he was ranked second.
Yinzhen glanced at it and had no objection.
The top scholar was Fei Qinian, a student from Suzhou, who was twenty-eight years old. After passing the provincial examination, he was unable to participate in the metropolitan examination for two consecutive years due to mourning.
Yinzhen also sent people to inquire about the other fifty scholars who were good at mathematics and participated in the palace examination. As a result, only thirteen of them were willing to stay. Those who were capable chose to enter the Hanlin Academy, while those who were not capable planned to be sent to other places to seek an official position.
Yinzhen did not force anyone. He put these thirteen people into the Ministry of Revenue to gain experience. If they worked hard, their future achievements would certainly be remarkable.
This imperial examination marked the formal establishment of mathematics as a legitimate academic discipline. At the same time, Emperor Yinzhen also recognized the limitations of the eight-legged essay system in selecting officials.
Yinzhen knew that what society needed today was not just literary figures who could write, but more people with scientific theories.
Looking at the basic science and education books that Yunrong had compiled over the years, Yinzhen thought that although it would be difficult for the country to popularize the nine-year compulsory education that Yunrong had mentioned, it was still possible to eradicate illiteracy.
Once Yinzhen had this idea, he decided to take action.
Yunrong suggested that they compile a dictionary and a pinyin system first. As for simplified characters, both Yinzhen and Yunrong felt that they should not challenge the many old and stubborn people in the world for the time being, and that they should wait on that matter.
Yunrong thought of the dictionary, and Yinzhen thought of one person: Zhu Tao.
Since this person has a cheat code, he shouldn't waste it. Since he can use future poems to make a name for himself, opening a dictionary is no problem for him either.
Of course, Yinzhen was unwilling to reveal his true identity, so the person involved had to be self-aware. Zhu Tao ultimately ranked second in the first class, making him a runner-up, and he could directly enter the Hanlin Academy.
Although the position was minor, the Hanlin Academy was a prestigious and respectable place, and it was neither difficult nor difficult to rise to prominence.
Yinzhen secretly sent someone to give him some hints and suggestions. This person was quick-witted and soon came up with the dictionary pinyin.
He was indeed unwilling to be mediocre and wanted to make a name for himself. Now that he had a clear path forward, he started his own "career" in his spare time.
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