This was the most obvious and blatant point during the Ming Dynasty. The path of factional strife was rampant, and the entire dynasty was completely taken as a chessboard for the factional strife. It could be said that the entire Darming Dynasty was destroyed by the factional strife. Regardless of whether it was the eunuch faction or the Donglin faction, all of the officials were completely focused on the factions. Every day, when they went to court, they only knew how to attack their political enemies and send them to their deaths.
Most of the energy was placed on the internal strife, and very little energy was spent on the people's livelihood. Under such circumstances, how could the entire Darming Dynasty not be corrupted and destroyed? Therefore, the harm of the internal strife could be seen from this.
Cai Yong wasn't in the court. He was Empress Cai Yan's father and the head of the Immortal Academy. As the chief examiner, he could prevent factions from happening. Otherwise, it would be inappropriate for anyone else to be the chief examiner. This was Da Yi's first imperial examination. Naturally, it couldn't be sloppy. It had to be done to perfection.
"En, alright. I believe father-in-law won't reject. This is a grand occasion for Da Yi's imperial examinations. Father-in-law will be happy to see it."
Although Cai Yong wasn't in the imperial court, he didn't ignore the Great Exchange. He was in the Imperishable Academy to nurture talents for the Great Exchange. As the chief examiner of the Imperial Examinations, he definitely wouldn't refuse.
"As for the deputy chief examiner, Elder Huang, you will be in charge."
Yi Tianxing confirmed the deputy chief examiner.
Huang Chengyan was the head of the Heavenly Virtue Hall and the Minister of Personnel. He was in charge of the appointment and removal of officials in Da Yi. It was most appropriate for him to be the chief examiner.
"Your Majesty is wise!!"
None of the officials in the hall had any objections. This arrangement was the best. Since everyone was convinced, there was nothing to dispute.
"Your Majesty, I wonder how the imperial examinations will be held? Have there been any rules?"
Huang Chengyan asked.
He didn't reject the offer to be a deputy examiner. This was an honor, but at the same time, it was a huge responsibility. He wouldn't avoid this responsibility. In fact, he wouldn't pass it on.
"Yes, our Da Yi Dynasty's Imperial Examination is different from other dynasties. Naturally, we don't need to rely on eight-legged essays like the previous dynasties. What was advocated was for the hundred schools of thought to contend for supremacy, but the specific method of assessment was still a huge problem. Your Majesty, please instruct me. "
Jia Xu nodded and said.
This was the first time since the creation of the world. No matter how it was done, it would be a first.
"Let's take the written test first. There was no elimination in the Theory Exam. It was based on the point system. The written examination was ten points. It did not test the meaning of the Scriptures, nor did it test the essays. It only tested the theory of strategy. A policy paper was based on talent and writing style. A policy treatise that could shock even the sages of heaven and earth was worthy of full marks. The rest will be judged according to the quality of the essays. When the time comes, the officials can participate in the evaluation. "
Yi Tianxing muttered to himself for a moment, then said, "Ten points in the written examination is not a high percentage in the imperial examinations as a whole. I intend to decide on ten subjects for the imperial examination. The written exam was one of the liberal arts. Taking up ten points, there were nine other subjects. Each subject had a full score of ten points, taking up ninety points. In total, it was a hundred points. The top scorer would naturally be the one with the highest total score. "
"May I ask, Your Majesty, what are the ten subjects for the imperial examinations?"
Huang Chengyan asked with curiosity in his eyes.
The imperial examinations were very mysterious. Even they did not know about them before.
"The ten subjects for the imperial examinations are: liberal arts, education, agriculture, prisons, commerce, military affairs, fortifications, medicine, governance, and the people's livelihood. They cover all the requirements to govern a country. Only the best will be able to stand out from the thousands of candidates. "
Yi Tianxing said slowly, with a hint of certainty in his voice.
As long as one could pass the tests of the ten subjects and become the top scorer, he would definitely be a genius. What he wanted to select was naturally the true peerless geniuses, not a group of mediocre people. As long as one could pass the imperial examinations, there was no doubt that they had some unique abilities. Only those who were selected in this way were the people that Da Yi needed the most.
They could be assigned to different positions according to their talents.
"They actually need to prepare for the ten subjects. However, many of the subjects can't be described on paper at all. If that's the case, it's inevitable that there will be armchair strategists."
Jia Xu pondered for a moment and said.
"Yes, that makes sense."
The officials in the hall agreed.
Many of the ideas were good at the beginning, but how to implement them and how to operate them was a huge problem. It often took a lot of effort, but there was no way to achieve the ultimate goal.
The imperial examinations in front of them could not be tested by ordinary examination halls.
Therefore, many of the officials present had a thoughtful look on their faces. They were desperately thinking about how to solve this problem.
"Haha, don't worry, my dear officials. Since we're going to continue with the imperial examinations, I've already thought about these things. Moreover, I've already prepared everything. Everyone will naturally know after the written exam. "
Yi Tianxing said with a smile.
However, he did not say it immediately. It seemed a little mysterious, which made the officials in the hall itch. Everyone wanted to be the first to know. However, no one in the hall dared to ask. After all, Yi Tianxing had said to keep it a secret for the time being. If they continued to ask, it would seem like there was something wrong with their intelligence.
Even if they had doubts, they could only suppress them.
"I wonder if the King has already decided on the topic for the written exam?"
Wu Yong asked.
Although the written exam did not determine the final results, it was undoubtedly a subject that would leave a deep impression. If the answers were good, it would naturally leave a good impression.
"Mm, the topic has been prepared. We'll use survival as the topic. We'll discuss how the human race should develop in order to survive in this chaotic world. Of course, everyone has their own understanding. As long as there is something unique about it, it will be a good policy. Only when everyone has their own opinions will they be able to spark the sparks of wisdom. "
Yi Tianxing said calmly.
The policy itself was just a topic. Once the topic was set, the candidates would express their opinions and provide their arguments. From this, everyone's view of the big picture and life could be seen. Values and so on.
Survival was a very broad concept. Everyone's understanding of it would result in a different policy. Furthermore, the policy itself was an open topic. It was not limited to one point.
Time passed, and before anyone knew it, the court meeting had ended.
At the same time, the Emperor's edict was being passed around.
The news of the examiners and the ten subjects spread.
At that moment, a large number of candidates were stunned.
Naturally, it could be seen that the ten subjects of the imperial examination completely covered all the authority of governing a region. This was completely in accordance with the standards of selecting geniuses to rule the world. This made the hearts of all the examinees become even more solemn.
In fact, many of the original scholars felt nervous in their hearts.
After all, some things were only known from books, but they had never been put into practice. It would not be easy to put them into practice now.
.....
Time flew. As more and more candidates arrived, the day of the imperial examinations drew closer. In the blink of an eye, it was the 13th of July.
Dang dang dang!!
Early in the morning, when the sun rose, it gave off its first ray of light. The bell rang naturally.
Following that, a large group of constables from Six Doors entered the examination hall.
"All candidates, please leave the hall and enter the examination hall. The four treasures of the study have been prepared in the examination hall. There is no need to bring anything into the examination hall. Once again, candidates are not allowed to bring anything into the examination hall. You are only allowed to use the four treasures of the study in the examination hall. Breakfast has already been prepared. You have an hour to enter the examination hall. Every examination hall is protected by a protective barrier. Your Natural Registry Card is the only pass to enter the examination hall. Those without a Natural Registry Card are not allowed in. Do not use it as a reference. "
One by one, the constables began to issue notices in the examination hall.
In the previous dynasties, every candidate who participated in the Imperial Examinations would have to prepare the four treasures of the study, all sorts of examination supplies, and even food and lodging. However, there was no need for that here. Everything was prepared by the Great Yi officials. These things were not worth mentioning to the Great Yi officials. Moreover, they could completely eliminate all kinds of cheating methods and ensure that everyone was treated equally and fairly.
"Alright, I wonder how many points I can get in the ten examinations."
Zhuge Liang, dressed in a plain white robe, walked out of the hall. Although he was given a place to stay in Xuanhuang Castle, he was not an exception. Before the examination began, he would stay in the examination hall and focus on preparing for the examination.
He was also looking forward to the final confirmation of the Imperial Examinations. He wanted to use this examination to prove his strength and talent.
A sense of confidence grew in his heart. If I want to join the Great Yi Dynasty, and even gain the recognition of the people of the Great Yi Dynasty, then taking the Imperial Examinations would be a shortcut to the heavens. "The ladder to heaven, the road to the clouds."
"Alright, it has finally begun. This time, I must pass the examination and serve Da Yi and the King."
A dark-skinned young man stepped out of the hall confidently.
It was unknown how many examinees like this were out there.
The examination hall was huge. It looked big from the outside, but it was even bigger inside. It had the power to contain a mountain in a mustard seed. The hall was densely packed, accommodating a large number of candidates. At this moment, the number of candidates who came out of the hall had reached hundreds of thousands. Many of them had decided to quit midway. Otherwise, the number would be even more.
When these examinees came out, it immediately seemed like a sea of people, a huge black mass.
"Follow the Road of Azure Clouds and cross the Bridge of Testimony, and you will arrive at the examination hall. Once again, you are not allowed to bring anything into the examination hall empty-handed. If you violate this rule, all your belongings will be sealed by the Bridge of Testimony in your body and can't be used in the examination hall. It makes no difference whether you bring it or not. Also, in the examination hall, you can't use Divine Powers or Magic Spells, and you can't open your storage space. Everything is like an ordinary person. "
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