Based on her more than ten years of teaching experience in her previous life, and combined with the current situation in ancient times, Jiang Shuyun wrote a policy essay that she thought was pretty good.
The officials were working diligently to grade the examination papers for the palace examination. They reached a consensus and presented the papers they deemed good to the emperor for final ranking.
The emperor of the Dali Dynasty had been on the throne for less than ten years and was only thirty years old. He was in his prime and should have been working hard to govern the country.
He had just walked around a few times and had gained a preliminary understanding of the students below. Some of them seemed promising and capable of getting things done.
Looking at the examination papers on his desk, the emperor glanced through them briefly. He had seen some of them before, and the overall writing was quite good.
Finally, I stopped at Jiang Shuyun's article, which was about reading.
This person has no interest in officialdom and is determined to teach and nurture more talents for the Dali Dynasty.
The emperor did not know whether this person was sincere, but the article was good and factual.
Unbeknownst to Jiang Shuyun, he left a slight impression on the Emperor.
Finally, the results of the provincial examination were announced.
The top scholar was Chu Mufeng, the second-ranked scholar was Han Chensheng, and the third-ranked scholar was Li Duanyun!
The rankings of these three individuals in the palace examination and on the official list remained unchanged, indicating that they deserved their positions.
The top-ranked student in the second class was also from a noble family in the capital; the rankings below that were not very important.
However, Jiang Shuyun rose from seventeenth place to thirteenth place.
What followed was, of course, the top scholar's parade through the streets.
The top three scholars, full of vigor, rode their tall horses, followed by the other successful candidates, slowly making their way down the main street of the capital.
Crowds lined both sides of the street, above and below, watching the top scholar parade on horseback.
Many young ladies and maids also threw handkerchiefs, flowers, purses, and hairpins into the parade...
It's a rare opportunity for a young lady in her boudoir to play around so unrestrainedly.
The imperial examinations are basically coming to an end now. The remaining time is for everyone to use their own methods to secure a good place for themselves.
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