Chapter 129 Ability that others don’t have! If you don’t cover your mouth, it won’t exist! The military parade begins! (6K) (Ch 129)

“Throw the question.”
“Let the students discuss with each other?”
“Observe their answers and on-the-spot reactions?”
“This new method of investigation is really interesting!”
Look at the deduced future.
The ministers’ eyes suddenly lit up.
Although.
They don’t know.
Compared with the traditional examination, this new assessment method has its advantages and disadvantages.
After all, it is the first time it has appeared, and no one dares to draw a conclusion without any verification!
However, for the matter of Yuguo’s top imperial examination winner, this method is the most appropriate one at the moment, because no matter whether it can judge a person’s ability level, at least it can… convince the public!
“In this matter.”
“Other issues are not important. Convincing the public is the most important thing!”
“The essays and questions of the top ten candidates in the imperial examination were almost the same, even if there was some difference.”
“Unless you are truly extremely talented and surpass everyone of your peers, it is impossible for people to be truly convinced!”
This is something that all the ministers know.
This is also the reason why the chief priest of the Imperial College believes that the imperial examination of Yu State will become a joke!
because.
As long as the level is similar.
As long as it doesn’t go off topic.
Which article scored high?
Which article scored low?
It’s all subjective to the judge!
Even the first-place policy essay is not necessarily better than the second- and third-place ones. The most likely scenario is that each has its own merits!
“and.”
“In this matter.”
“The student who gets first place in the imperial examination will suffer greatly!”
“Because Chen Huaixin wants to ensure the fairness of the imperial examination, he will inevitably magnify the shortcomings of his essay and weaken its strengths. Only in this way can he convince others!”
“In this case, unless he can write something amazing, even if he really has the ability to be the first, he will probably be demoted because of the loss!”
This is what the chief priest thought at first.
Anyway.
That is to say.
If you don’t pick on the first place article seriously.
Then there will inevitably be people who will use statements like “it must be intentional to let the winners win”, “to save everyone’s face”, “pretending to guarantee the fairness of the imperial examination”, etc. to mock Yuguo’s imperial examination!
Because no one can prove that the essay of the first place winner is definitely better than that of the second place winner. If the judge is changed, it is very likely that the third place winner will become the first place!
The chief priest had already thought about how to ridicule Yu State’s exam and how to mock the auspicious event that the Ministry of Rites had created in the tenth year since Yu State was established!
However.
What he didn’t expect was.
That Chen Huaixin actually didn’t play by the rules!
He did not use the traditional examination method at all, but instead directly adopted a new method that no one had ever seen before!
And the result of this method… is really convincing!
“Strong ability means strong, weak ability means weak, there is no such thing as each having its own merits, and there is no such thing as two being almost the same!”
After seeing this method, the chief priest’s face turned dark.
Of course he knows.
Chen Huaixin likes change.
Chen Huaixin likes reform.
But.
He could never think of it.
This exam, which has been passed down for many years, can actually be changed by Chen Huaixin!
“but.”
“Even so.”
“It’s still no use!”
“Because the first place winner of this imperial examination has been completely shocked and has not spoken a word until now!”
The chief priest looked at the image in the Mirror of Heaven and breathed a sigh of relief.
He admitted that Chen Huaixin was very capable and was able to come up with such a convincing inspection method.
But as long as the first place in the imperial examination remains silent, the imperial examination event in Yu Kingdom will still be a joke!
He even felt that the probability of this happening was very high!
“Because the others are all worldly-wise students, but he is a lowly person from the common people!”
“In this situation, it’s beyond my expectation that my legs won’t tremble with fear!”
“Even if he is given a chance, he will definitely not be able to seize it. Instead, it will prove how excellent others are!”
“This… is the serious flaw of a child who is not from an aristocratic family!!!”
…
[In the main hall.]
【The Minister of Rites was filled with anxiety.】
[Because nine of the ten students who were recruited into the court had already expressed their opinions.]
[No matter how immature the idea is, being able to express what is in my heart under the gaze of His Majesty and the ministers is already a very good performance! ]
【”But.”】
【“The student who ranked first.”】
[“Why haven’t you said anything until now?”]
[“He… couldn’t have been so frightened that he couldn’t think?!”]
【The Minister of Rites panicked.】
[Of course he knows.]
[Some people may seem to be calm and unhurried, but in fact they are confused and have no idea what they should do! ]
[If it was under normal circumstances, it would be fine, but in this situation, because he was so frightened that he couldn’t think, it would not only harm himself, but also him, the Minister of Rites! ]
[He obviously didn’t do anything! ]
[He clearly had no intention of creating any auspicious event! ]
[But he was suddenly tied to a boat by this student! ]
【”father!”】
[“Isn’t it okay for me to call you my living dad?”]
【“Say something.”】
[“Stop being so frightened!”]
【The Minister of Rites was already in tears at this point.】
[He has already thought about what will happen to him after the inspection! ]
[But the most aggrieved thing is that if he really did something, then he would be punished and he had no choice but to accept his fate. But this kind of punishment caused by being implicated, even if he died, he couldn’t accept it! ]
[The Prime Minister next to him was also frowning and staring at the student who won first place.]
[He had roughly guessed in his mind that it might be because of his background that the student was so at a loss.]
[“The other nine students, at worst, came from poor families, and he was the only one who was from the common people.”]
[“It’s normal to be afraid of places like this since you’ve never seen a big scene before.”]
[“If it is normal, a little bit of training will be enough to change his character.”]
【“But now… Alas.”】
[The Prime Minister shook his head secretly.]
[He believed that the Minister of Rites had not tampered with anything, and he also believed that the top-ranked student was talented, but if he had great ambitions in his heart but could not express them, then they were as good as nothing! ]
[He was already thinking about how to speak up for the Minister of Rites after His Majesty’s inspection was over. Even if he would be dismissed, at least he could avoid imprisonment.]
[Just as the Prime Minister was thinking. ]
[The ninth student stopped talking.]
【And the number one, who had never spoken, finally stood up at this time. 】
[“Reporting to Your Majesty.”]
【“Students think.”】
[“The answers from other classmates are all excellent.”]
【“But some opinions.”】
[“Students think it should be…”]
[The first place speaker expressed his opinion clearly.]
[The Minister of Rites, who had originally thought that his fate was over and was planning to prepare for his own funeral, became more and more surprised the more he listened to his story.]
[Because this first-place student not only truly summarized the opinions of the other nine students, but also expressed them concisely! ]
[If that’s the case, then it’s fine, at most he just has a good memory, but in addition to that, he also discussed with those students again and guided them to change their thoughts and opinions! ]
[Even if there are occasional arguments due to differences of opinion, he will calm them down the fastest! ]
[“This kid… actually has such ability?!”]
[A hint of surprise appeared on the face of the Minister of Rites.]
[Of course he could tell that the idea expressed by the first place student was similar to that expressed by the other students, or in other words, the answer to this question could only be this!]
[But being the last speaker and being able to turn this disadvantage of just repeating others’ words into your own advantage is truly rare and precious! ]
[Even Chen Huaixin had a hint of surprise in his eyes.]
“Be able to listen to and summarize other people’s ideas.”
“Able to guide and change the perspectives of others.”
[“And I can demonstrate my leadership skills.”]
[“It seems that his ability is even stronger than what he showed in the exam!”]
【Chen Huaixin has gradually come to believe that there is really no problem with getting the first place in this imperial examination.】
【but.】
He did not jump to conclusions immediately.
【When the discussion on this issue is over. 】
【He threw out two more questions.】
[In addition to maritime trade, there are also views on the people and the army. ]
[And the first place winner did not disappoint. He may not have given an amazing answer, but he showed leadership in the process, which made many ministers nod silently.]
[Even the other students realized belatedly that they were being used by the No. 1 student, because this guy basically never expressed his own ideas and was just improving their answers! ]
[“Not only did it improve our responses.”]
[“We must also recognize his improvements!”]
[“This is… killing people and destroying their hearts!”]
[These students are full of helplessness. ]
[But the direction of the topic and the rhythm of the answers were all controlled by the first place! ]
[Even if they want to change, it’s already too late! ]
【Wait until the afternoon.】
【The inspection is completely over.】
[After the ten students were taken to rest. ]
[The Prime Minister finally spoke up: “Congratulations, Your Majesty! You have discovered such a great talent!”]
[Other ministers also expressed their congratulations.]
[Of course they knew how immature the answers given by those students were. Even if the first place winner made some improvements, it would not change the essence of the answer.]
【”But.”】
[“They are still students now!”]
[“It still needs to be polished and cultivated slowly!”]
[“Being able to show such talent at a time like this is already very good!”]
[The ministers thought this in their hearts.]
【And the Minister of Rites is now all smiles. 】
[Even though Chen Huaixin has not yet made a judgment, all the ministers know who will be the first place this time! ]
[“Not because of how well he performed.”]
“But he showed it.”
【“An ability that others don’t have!”】
[“That’s enough!”]
…
In the Golden Palace.
Look at the deduced future.
Many of the ministers opened their mouths wide.
Although.
They basically agreed with the new investigation method adopted by Chen Huaixin, and believed that this method was the most convincing.
But.
Believe and be convinced.
Doesn’t mean they think so.
Then the first place can still be the first place!
As an ordinary student from the lower class, who had never seen any big scenes, how could he possibly perform better than other students in such occasions!
Being able to express your own opinions is great!
And at the beginning.
The student said nothing.
It also confirmed that there was nothing wrong with what they thought!
“Chen Huaixin gave him an opportunity and a way to prove himself, but he failed to seize this opportunity!”
“But we can’t blame him for this. After all, in the past, he was exposed to traditional exam questions and was familiar with this method!”
“Chen Huaixin suddenly changed the method of investigation. Not to mention him, even we will definitely feel a little at a loss when we meet him for the first time, and we may even perform extremely badly!”
“So, it is better to switch back to the traditional examination method. At least in this way, the first place winner can answer the questions with peace of mind, and he can be a good questioner. At the same time, Yuguo can save face.”
“Otherwise, the first place chosen would be someone who doesn’t even dare to speak. How ridiculous that would be!”
“…”
These officials were discussing the matter.
They could already guess what kind of shock would happen to Yu Country when this inspection was over!
And these students who were arranged by the Ministry of Rites and regarded as an auspicious event will definitely bear the brunt of the impact!
The chief academician of the Imperial College would occasionally throw out some sarcastic remarks to ridicule the education of the Yu Kingdom, saying how poor it was and how high his own vision was!
However.
He didn’t have long to be happy.
The future shown by the Jiantian Mirror made everyone shut up.
The first place student whom they had not thought highly of and who they thought could not even speak, displayed a talent that other students did not have, which made them completely stunned.
“turn out to be.”
“He’s not too frightened to speak.”
“Instead, he is preparing to make a big splash!”
“This student who comes from a commoner background actually has abilities that even the children of aristocratic families don’t have!”
“That Yuguo, that Chen Huaixin, can actually discover such a great talent!”
Some officials were filled with astonishment.
Even if the result of the judgment has not yet appeared.
But everyone knows who performed better!
This is the conviction brought by the new inspection method!
And the chief priest could not accept this fact!
“A student from the common people.”
“Better than the children of aristocratic families?”
“This kind of thing…”
“Why would this happen!!!”
…
【When the inspection is over. 】
[The final list of the imperial examination was naturally announced. ]
【Suddenly.】
[The ranking that shocked the court also immediately caused a lot of discussion among the people. ]
【Although.】
【Before this.】
【Everyone knows.】
[Even students from ordinary families could pass the imperial examination.]
【”But.”】
【“Passed the imperial examination.”】
【“That’s all it took.”】
[“How is it possible that a student from an ordinary family could take the top spot?!”]
【Look at the ranking of the imperial examination. 】
【Many people find this incredible.】
[Even the common people who had great trust in the imperial court had some doubts about this list.]
【”because.”】
【“For many people.”】
[“Even though the aristocratic family that once existed has disappeared, it still leaves a mark in their hearts.”]
[“So no matter what the matter is, it is natural for students from aristocratic families or poor families to take the top spot, but for ordinary people, it is still a fantasy in their eyes!”]
【Chen Huaixin is very clear about why the people have such doubts.】
【To put it simply. 】
[The noble families have been trampled down in public, but the mountains in the hearts of the people have not disappeared! ]
[When they mention these disappeared dignitaries, they still feel inferior to others! ]
[And now, not only have common people passed the imperial examination, but they have also surpassed the children of the former noble families. Even the common people themselves find it hard to accept! ]
【”fortunately.”】
[“Your Majesty personally inspected the students.”]
[“We also adopted a method that convinced everyone.”]
[“Otherwise, the people’s doubts alone would be enough to give us a headache.”]
[The Prime Minister said with a smile.]
【This time, the students themselves all approved the final ranking. 】
【no way.】
【Performing well is good. 】
【Poor performance is poor performance.】
[You can no longer use the judges’ different opinions as an excuse! ]
[When the process of the inspection was published in the newspapers, and even the students who participated in the inspection spoke out, the public’s doubts finally disappeared.]
【Replaced.】
[It is the pursuit of the first place! ]
[Under the watchful eyes of His Majesty and the ministers, students from the common people have taken the limelight from the children of the aristocratic families. This is a great encouragement for them! ]
[Even the idea of ​​superstition about the aristocratic and powerful, the mountains and prejudices that had not disappeared in the heart, slowly began to crack! ]
[“Give it time.”]
【“The people will no longer think.”】
[“Only those who come from aristocratic families can take the top spot, but ordinary people can also reach the top!”]
【Chen Huaixin looks forward to such a future. 】
【When I heard the Prime Minister ask. 】
【This is the method of investigation. 】
【Can I continue to use it?】
Chen Huaixin thought for a moment, then said, “If it is appropriate, it can be used. Using it as a way to conduct face-to-face examinations can also help better distinguish the abilities of students.”
[Of course he knew that if this method of investigation continued to develop, it would become something similar to the eight-part essay in the future. How to behave, what to say, and what to do would all be studied out into relevant routines.]
[But that is in the future after all. For now, this is the most suitable method to distinguish the abilities of students! ]
[There is no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater now because of future events. After all, if things become rigid, we can just reform them later.]
【”if only.”】
【“Future descendants.”】
【“We can be steadfast…in change!”】
…
【End of the month.】
【Chang’an City is even more lively. 】
【The streets and alleys were crowded with people.】
【and.】
【Due to the influence of the imperial examination system. 】
[Many people also commented on the former children of aristocratic families who were about to participate in the sports meeting! ]
[“We, the students who come from the common people, can surpass them in the civil service examinations.”]
[“As for the sports meet, we should be able to defeat them, right?”]
[“That’s not necessarily true. The poor are good at literature, while the rich are good at martial arts. The food and drink they’ve had since childhood are things we’ve never even seen. We’ve only had enough to eat for a few years now, so it’s still a little difficult for us to surpass them in sports.”]
[“Then it seems that I will have to wait until later for this opportunity.”]
[“Wait! What nonsense are you talking about? There is no such thing as aristocratic family now! There is no such thing as family members! Everyone is a citizen of Dayu. Don’t say things that are not conducive to unity!”]
【“…”】
【I heard this.】
【Everyone nearby looked at that person with strange eyes.】
【Although.】
[That is indeed what was said.]
[The aristocratic families of Yu Country were already razed to the ground by Your Majesty at the beginning of the founding of the country. ]
[However, there are still some children from noble families who are able to survive these disasters, and they have not done anything illegal. Even Your Majesty cannot find a random reason to eliminate them.]
[Not to mention, in the ten years since the founding of the country, although the former noble families have disappeared, some new powerful people have emerged. Even because of your majesty, everyone lives with their heads down and dares not do anything high-profile. ]
[But existence is existence. It doesn’t mean that if we don’t discuss it or cover our mouths, it will cease to exist! ]
[The people were too lazy to pay attention to that person, and continued to discuss the sports meeting that was about to begin.]
【certainly.】
[Before the finals of the sports meet began. ]
【The most critical and important. 】
[Of course it’s the military parade of Yu Country! ]
【Especially.】
【A few days before the start. 】
[Outside the city of Chang’an, one can often see neat and mighty armies repeating the military parade training over and over again.]
[This not only made the people excited, and they wanted to sign up for the army right then and there in the hope of joining the military parade, but it also made the envoys of those small countries feel terrified from the bottom of their hearts! ]
[“The army of Yuguo is definitely not something our country can match. We must be honest and not have any disloyalty!”]
[These envoys have reported what they have seen and heard back to their own countries more than once, and even asked their own majesties to continue to send rare treasures to Yu Country in order to become the best performing dog! ]
【And it is also under the expectation of all people. 】
【Then it was finally September. 】
[Military parade begins!!!]
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