Ouyang Nan nodded and began to speak.
Ouyang Nan spoke with great enthusiasm, and everyone listened with excitement. When he got to the parts that made him happy, several girls even clapped and cheered.
And so, the group chatted excitedly, and the topic quickly turned to this year's provincial examination. This year's provincial examination was of great significance to both the imperial court and the people, as it marked the first time that women had participated in the imperial examinations.
At this moment, Ouyang Nan looked at Zhao Lingling and said:
"Sister, how did you do on the provincial examination?"
Zhao Lingling smiled and said, "I feel pretty good. I'm not sure if I'll make the list, but Xiaoyu did very well. Teacher Lin said that based on Xiaoyu's performance, she'll definitely be at the top of the girls' list."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Nan smiled and said:
"The introduction of examinations for women this year is an experiment by the imperial court, and it will become a regular practice in the future."
There are not many girls' schools in the Great Northern Dynasty at present. The girls' schools that are opened in various places mainly teach some musical instruments, chess, calligraphy and painting, or some women's work skills.
Most girls entered school primarily to learn to read and write, and usually dropped out after one or two years.
Only Master Lin's school teaches students according to the requirements of the imperial examination. This time, dozens of female students from Shuixian Town participated in the provincial examination, and unsurprisingly, most of them passed.
Women who passed the exam could either take up government positions or pursue further studies and participate in higher-level examinations.
The government showed care for women, allowing them to participate in the imperial examinations, while distinguishing them from those for men. As a result, more and more women entered officialdom and served in the court.
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