When Pei Jian, Zhuang Jin and other four people were trembling with fear as they took the test papers and went to do the questions.
Mr. Donglai looked at Cui Xian thoughtfully and said, "Are you asking them to focus on the eight-part essay for the imperial examination? Are you sure?"
Obviously, the old man understood the student's intention.
Everything depends on passing the exam.
Then you don't have to worry about the rest, just focus on studying the test papers, test questions, and the standard "admission routine".
In fact, this is also the essence, or the dregs, of exam-oriented education - simply and efficiently mass-producing a group of talents.
After hearing the teacher's question, Cui Xian thought for a moment and said with a smile, "At least... I can be 70% to 80% sure."
This is not exaggeration.
Referring to the Ming Dynasty in the previous life, the three major regions of Nanzhili, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and Jiangxi almost monopolized all the quotas for Jinshi.
Therefore, it has been widely rumored that people in these three regions have figured out the routine of the eight-legged essay in the imperial examination.
In Cui Xian's opinion, this statement is both right and wrong.
No, because there is definitely no absolute pattern for the eight-legged essay in the imperial examination.
Yes, it is because these three regions have flourishing literary culture, monopolize knowledge inheritance, and possess teaching staff and knowledge that are unmatched by others.
To give the simplest example: Cui Boshan and Cui Zhongyuan failed for many years. One reason was related to their qualifications, and the other was that they worked in isolation.
Without famous teachers, books, and understanding of current affairs, you basically have no chance of taking the imperial examination.
In Henan, at least 70% of students are in difficult situations like the Cui brothers.
As for the remaining 30%, their families either have few books, are unable to borrow past examination papers, or do not have famous teachers to teach them. In short, they are definitely missing one thing.
But Pei Jian, Zhuang Jin and others, with the help of Cui Xian, completely made up for all the shortcomings.
After five years or even longer of modern exam-oriented education, which has strengthened the "learning qualifications" of the five brothers, it would not be difficult for Pei Jian and his companions to become Jinshi.
Because the imperial examination requires all-round strength.
Rather than simply the so-called "qualifications"!
"So sure?"
Mr. Dong Lai was very surprised, then he said with a smile: "It seems that you have listened to the letter your master wrote to you. This is good. If you can really bring up your group of brothers, they will be your strongest backing when you enter the officialdom in the future."
"In the next four or five years, I hope they can fully grow up."
"However, they need to grow up, and you can't slack off in your studies. Some time ago, I collected a large number of rare books for you. You must finish reading these books as soon as possible."
"But it's not like before, studying day and night. Because our focus from now on must be on debating scriptures."
"It's not enough to just read books. To debate, you need not only to quote scriptures, but also to have the courage and spirit to move forward, a flexible mind and coping strategies."
"There are all kinds of people on the debate stage. They are more eloquent than each other and can make a dead person come alive. Even the shameless ones will deliberately interfere from the sidelines."
"If you don't have strong strength and calm thinking, it's easy to get stage fright, get stuck, and end up losing for no apparent reason in front of thousands of people."
Obviously, the old man had experienced many "big scenes" when he was young.
Otherwise, I can’t talk about this from experience!
The world is one huge makeshift team.
Even in the debates between scholars where scholars quote from classics, there are inevitably all kinds of clichéd attacks.
Cui Xian listened with a smile and asked, "Teacher, how should we arrange the students' homework next?"
Mr. Donglai thought for a moment and said, "I study for two hours at night, debate scriptures for one hour in the morning, talk about current affairs for one hour, write eight-part essays for one hour, and practice calligraphy for one hour in the afternoon."
"Take another hour to give lessons to your brothers, mark their papers, and teach your family about enlightenment and business."
This...is extremely strong!
But if you want to become a leader in the literary world and the most famous scholar in Daliang, how can you do it without putting in enough effort?
Cui Xian grinned and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, teacher."
Mr. Dong Lai raised his eyebrows, looking very satisfied.
His disciple is not only extremely talented.
When it comes to studying, I am very determined and not afraid of hardship!
Just like Cui Xian was very confident in "examination-oriented education" and felt that he was very sure to lead Pei Jian and others to become Jinshi.
Mr. Dong Lai is also very confident that his young apprentice will grow into the number one scholar in Daliang in the future.
That morning.
The old gentleman instructed his servant Lao Luo to erect two wooden stakes next to the "pigeon cage examination room" where Pei Jian and others were.
"From now on, every morning, you and I will stand on the wooden stake and debate. If you lose, all the learning content for that day must be completed on the wooden stake, including calligraphy practice."
Mr. Donglai looked at Cui Xian and said with a teasing smile: "You have three months to adapt. After three months, you will start to implement this set of rules."
Pei Jian and others who were doing the test papers heard this:? ?
They looked at the stake, fear evident on their faces.
This is even more terrifying than the pigeon cage in the examination room!
However, Cui Xian was not afraid at all. Instead, he had a malicious look on his face: "What if you lose, teacher?"
Mr. Donglai was furious.
He pretended to be angry and said, "Well, you have just started learning, but you dare to be so unrealistic! Get on the stake, I will have a debate with you!"
Oh no!
Upon hearing this, Pei Jian, Zhuang Jin, Li Heyu, Gao Qi, and Cui Yu all showed expressions of wanting to watch the fun.
They even called old Cui, Chen, the Cui brothers and others to come and watch.
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