Chapter 184 Sure enough, I can’t come
Reactions were mixed.
Some remained calm, some shared the same hatred, but most people scoffed at it.
"Perhaps you think I'm exaggerating, but why not wait and see?"
As Qin Zhaowan spoke, he waved his hand behind him. The maids had already received instructions and immediately distributed the prepared papers.
"This year, the border nobles included their daughter's policy papers in their petitions to Your Majesty. I had them copied, and these are what are now being sent to you."
Qin Zhaoyue also received a copy and quickly browsed through it.
Three border policies, water control strategies, how to secure borders and strengthen the foundation? Among the four principles of imperial rule—rites, music, punishment, and politics—which is the most urgent?
There are seven chapters in total, some of which are closely related to practical work, as well as classic essays on imperial examinations.
Since my mother ascended the throne, the reforms to the imperial examinations were not as simple as adding examinations for women and adding the Ming Suan subject.
The overall theme is to focus on practical matters, moderate poetry and prose, and downplay the meaning of classics.
The Moyi Tiejing is the most basic and is also the main content of the three tests for boys.
Starting from the provincial examinations, this aspect accounted for only one-tenth, with policy essays accounting for 70% and poems and essays accounting for 20%.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to add quotas temporarily.
After all, most of the talented women in Beijing did not participate in the imperial examinations, and if they really had to compete in memorizing the meaning of the classics, they would definitely not be a match for ordinary candidates.
But it is completely different if the focus is on policy essays. Those who are relevant, meaningful and feasible are more likely to be on the list.
The talented women in the literati circle were influenced by this, and the style of elegant conversation and poetry and prose became popular, which is indeed true.
Qin Zhaoyue had a rough understanding of it and knew that the imperial examination had not yet formed a fixed format of eight-part essays.
Because of the emphasis on practical matters, the writing style of "dancing in shackles" has not yet been formed, but some clues can be seen from the papers of the high-scoring candidates in the palace examination.
How to put it, it is important to have substance, but it is not a bad thing to have a clear format.
You will never go wrong answering the question by following the principle of introducing the topic, continuing the topic, starting the lecture, dividing the discussion, and concluding.
There is less than a month left before the provincial examination. If we concentrate on studying intensively, the talented women will understand the format of the test questions.
In particular, if you focus on practicing "solving the problem", the possibility of passing the exam with a high rank is not low.
Qin Zhaoyue looked at the manuscript in his hand and found heavy traces of "formatting". This must have been the result of guidance from an expert.
The border is remote and one is not allowed to leave the fiefdom without permission. It is also an important place where troops are stationed. Where did the noble girl learn this?
Could it be that he is gifted and can draw conclusions on his own from the collection of strategic articles?
Also, as for the boundaries of the vast grassland, it would be fine if three volumes were written about the border, but where did the water control strategy come from?
Have you ever seen "The Yellow River bends and stretches for thousands of miles, with waves and winds blowing from the ends of the earth"?
Do you know what "Have you not seen the Yellow River water coming from the sky, rushing to the sea and never returning" means?
I have never seen a vast lake, so how can I know how to control the water?
Qin Zhaoyue read this piece carefully. After all, she did have some fresh practical experience.
I found that this article is not based on imagination. It has substance in terms of flood control, sand control, dike construction, taxation and labor.
Isn't this weird?
She didn't finish reading it and put it back on the table halfway through.
There is no need to look any further, it is already quite clear.
Guidance from a famous teacher or ghostwriting by an expert is either one of the two.
Qin Zhaoyue looked at the talented women, wondering how many of them could see through the "general trend".
Her Majesty has made it very clear in this not-too-subtle way that she has reached the limit of her patience with these Shilin families who do not allow their daughters to take the imperial examinations.
Now handing this task over to the princess also gives her a chance to take a break.
According to your majesty's temper, if this matter fails, hehe...
She was obedient and took part in the imperial examination this year, suppressing the Second Princess Shufeng and the nobles of the border court. Jane was favored by the emperor and the people, so it was not an exaggeration to call her a heroine.
If they are disobedient and severely offend the Dagan Dynasty, wouldn't it be a good opportunity to crack down on them?
This is just like war, it requires a legitimate reason.
Qin Zhaoyue roughly put herself in the situation and wondered what she would do if she were in that situation.
If she doesn't sign up and brings shame to the senior officials, and we can't openly force her daughter to join the government, can't we directly punish her father, brothers and elders?
Is it difficult to make up a few excuses without using the name of the imperial examination?
Judging from the previous house searches and interrogations, it is unknown how much evidence the Xuanji Guards have.
It's not a loss in any way. My mother is very calculating. The only difference is the length of time.
Qin Zhaoyue sighed in her heart. She only understood the strategy after reading this water control strategy.
What made her take action? Bullshit, this is a blatant conspiracy.
I can't come, I can't come. Compared with these professional tricksters, I am still too immature.
The only sound in the room was the rustling of pages flipping through documents, but as time passed, many people's faces darkened.
However, it is difficult to tell how many of these talented women were inspired by other people's policy papers and how many were inspired by their understanding of the true meaning.
This time Qin Zhaoyue was very serious and tried to locate the latter, because this type is what we really need to be vigilant about.
Also...did the third and fourth sisters realize this?
After about an incense stick of time, Qin Zhaowan, who was at the head of the group, spoke slowly, "What do you think?"
Most people have already finished reading it, and even those who haven't finished reading it have put down the manuscript at this time.
"Your Highness, are these policy proposals really written by the daughter of a border noble?"
Putting aside other things, there are many people who have doubts about this.
Qin Zhaoyue excluded those who were interested in this question because it meant they did not understand the true intention.
Qin Zhaowan nodded slightly, "I was also surprised when I received this manuscript.
I hadn't paid attention to this aspect before, so I retrieved the memorials from the border courts over the past five years."
“It turns out that the annual memorials from the frontier court are accompanied by some of the policy essays written by the children, including the one who came to the capital this time.
I have read it carefully and found that my level has indeed improved step by step until this year.
According to my judgment, if the person who solves the question does not have any major problems, he will most likely pass the exam this year, and his ranking will not be low."
The narrative is told in a leisurely manner, making it sound quite convincing.
Although these talented women were not allowed to take part in the imperial examinations, there were still many people who paid attention to this aspect.
Especially after the palace examination, the essays of the top scorer and those with higher rankings would be reviewed.
There's no need to say much about the men's imperial examinations, but as for the women's...
There are few admirers, and occasionally there are rumors that people say in private, "If I were to write something better, I would definitely write better than this."
They could naturally see that the policy paper in their hands was already of considerable quality, and it was also corroborated by the Third Prince himself.
"The Second Princess of the Shuofeng Dynasty will also meet her end this time.
Although I have not seen his articles, I have heard that he showed extraordinary talent since he was a child and became a disciple of a great sage.
Time is running out, so I won't beat around the bush.
I believe you all know why I have called you here today.
I would like to ask, what do you think of the imperial examination for women implemented by Your Majesty?"
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