Upon entering the examination venue, Li Zhuangshi realised that Fang Zhengzhi was standing alone at the door, silently looking at him.
"Don't tell me I've been discovered?" Li Zhuangshi felt somewhat guilty, but still forced himself to calm down. "Zhengzhi, why aren't you finding a seat?"
"I want to ask Uncle Li a few questions." Fang Zhengzhi walked to Li Zhuangshi's side and said calmly.
Li Zhuangshi's heart skipped a beat, and beads of perspiration formed on his back. If Fang Zhengzhi exposed him now, then all his plans would be ruined.
"You … ask!" Li Zhuangshi took a deep breath.
"What if Uncle Li fails this time?" Fang Zhengzhi's tone was very calm, as if the two of them were casually chatting …
"Fail?" Li Zhuangshi frowned. "If I fail, I think I will take the examination again. Even if the Southern Mountain Village Hall of Dao is demolished, I will bring Hu Er and move to another village!"
Li Zhuangshi didn't hide anything. This was indeed what he was thinking. After working hard for eight years, how could he give up?
"Then what if I'm banned from participating in the Law of Dao examinations?" Fang Zhengzhi continued to ask.
"This …" Li Zhuangshi was taken aback. He really hadn't thought of this. Then, his heart jolted. Why would Fang Zhengzhi suddenly ask this question?
Just as he prepared to speak, he realised that Fang Zhengzhi had already shook his head and walked away.
"Looks like Uncle Li hasn't decided …" A faint voice drifted over, but it made Li Zhuangshi feel a chill in his bones.
"Has he realised or not? No … I can't wait! "Li Zhuangshi gritted his teeth and quickly followed.
…
The capital examination venue was different from the county examination. Every seat was separated by a wooden fence, and people outside could not be seen. Naturally, there was no way to cheat.
If the theory examination in the county examination was a sign of laxity, then the capital examination could be described as seamless.
This didn't mean that the Great Xia Dynasty suddenly valued theory over martial arts, but because, the significance of the capital examination and the county examination were two completely different concepts.
Passing the county examination only meant that you had stepped into the circle of cultivation.
It was equivalent to entering the sect.
The Great Xia Dynasty naturally wouldn't block people with martial arts talent at the door. Hence, it was normal for them to go easy on the theory examination.
On the other hand, the capital examination was different. After the capital examination, one would enter the register and receive a monthly salary. Even though it was not much, but the status was completely different.
Therefore, the possibility of cheating was very low, and the punishment would be extremely severe.
If it was a light punishment, he would be disqualified on the spot. If it was a serious punishment, he would be banned from taking part in the Law of Dao examinations for three years. If the circumstances were extremely bad, he might even be banned from participating in the Law of Dao examinations for life.
This time, Fang Zhengzhi came prepared. Furthermore, with Yan Xiu's explanation in the loft, he naturally knew the rules of the capital examination.
There were too many participants this time, so the entrance time was slightly looser.
The capital office was very spacious. Rooms of all sizes were arranged as examination venues, and every examination venue was patrolled by many invigilators. Fang Zhengzhi quickly found a well-lit spot and sat down.
Then it was time to wait for the theory examination to begin.
And at this moment, an invigilator wearing a black official robe suddenly walked towards Fang Zhengzhi. Behind him, Li Zhuangshi followed.
"They came so quickly!" Fang Zhengzhi exclaimed. His face was calm and he did not look nervous at all.
Li Zhuangshi followed behind the invigilator, his gaze fixated on the place where Fang Zhengzhi stuffed the letter. Towards Fang Zhengzhi, he was wary. He was too smart.
He didn't dare to wait until the examination officially began.
Because, the longer he delayed, the easier it was for problems to arise.
"Fang Zhengzhi?" The invigilator walked in front of Fang Zhengzhi.
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi nodded.
"Someone reported you for bringing in the theory examination answer scroll!" The invigilator's gaze instantly became stern.
When he said this, it naturally attracted the attention of the surrounding scholars who were searching for their seats. Bringing in the theory examination answer scroll? Isn't this cheating?
"Fang Zhengzhi brought in the answer scroll?!"
"That's not possible? Based on his roll champion results in the county theory examination, even though he can't get a ranking in the capital examination, but getting into the Second-Class Roll shouldn't be a problem. Why would he bring in the answer scroll? "
"I think he wants to get a ranking! He knows that this capital examination is intense, so he took the risk to bring in the answer scroll! "
"Yes, that's possible!"
One by one, the candidates pointed at each other and began to discuss in hushed voices.
"Theory examination answer scroll? The theory examination hasn't even begun, how could he bring in the answer scroll? "Fang Zhengzhi wasn't nervous at all, and continued to sit at his seat with an innocent expression.
The invigilator was taken aback, but after being reminded by Fang Zhengzhi, he instantly reacted. As the invigilator of the capital examination, he had the responsibility and obligation to maintain the morals of the examination venue.
Hence, when he heard Li Zhuangshi's report, he didn't think too much, and immediately came over.
Now that he understood, the invigilator's gaze turned towards Li Zhuangshi. His meaning was very clear, you are the one who reported, explain?
"It's the capital examination information! It contains the original text of the Law of Dao, and some answers that were guessed by outsiders! "When Li Zhuangshi saw the invigilator's gaze, he couldn't care less about hiding and instantly explained.
If the invigilator left at this moment, all his previous efforts would be wasted.
"Fang Zhengzhi, explain!" The invigilator nodded slightly, and looked back at Fang Zhengzhi.
"Oh, I can't bring in information?" When Fang Zhengzhi heard the invigilator's words, he felt as if he had just woken up from a dream, and his expression was filled with shock.
When the surrounding scholars saw this, they instantly began to laugh.
This Fang Zhengzhi was really silly, to actually ask such a question.
This was the capital examination, how could he be allowed to bring in information of the Law of Dao. If he could really bring in information, people would probably immediately move their library over.
"Of course not! Bringing in information is considered cheating! "The invigilator instantly defined.
"But the examination hasn't started yet, is this not allowed?" Fang Zhengzhi continued to ask.
"No!" The invigilator could already confirm that the Fang Zhengzhi in front of him definitely had some cheating information on him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked such a question.
"Alright, then what kind of punishment would I receive for bringing information into the examination venue?" Fang Zhengzhi didn't seem to be too anxious.
On the other hand, the surrounding scholars already couldn't hold it in any longer.
Bringing information into the examination venue was considered a premeditated method of cheating. According to the rules, even if it was discovered before the examination, it would still result in disqualification on the spot.
If the information contained guessing answers, it would result in a ban for three rounds, not to be used as a reference.
"Fang Zhengzhi is going to be disqualified!"
"I really didn't expect this, this is really the biggest news in this capital examination!"
"It is indeed so!"
The surrounding scholars could also confirm that Fang Zhengzhi's disqualification in the theory examination was almost a fact. But, this matter was really too shocking.
Bringing in information?
Then, being reported on the spot, and disqualified …
Indeed, retribution for some things came very quickly!
"According to the rules set by the Imperial Academy, bringing in information into the examination venue will result in disqualification! As for whether or not to disqualify, it will be decided by the Chief Examiner himself! "At this moment, the invigilator's tone seemed extremely cold and emotionless.
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