Magistrate Dong pointed at Fang Yun's essay on military discipline and said, "In these few sentences, you emphasize on using the details of life to strengthen the military discipline of the soldiers. Do you have any specific methods to do so?"
Fang Yun thought to himself that Magistrate Dong was indeed worthy of being a Grand Scholar. He could see the crux of his essay. It wasn't that he didn't know how to write down the details, but that he couldn't write them down. This was because poetry mainly relied on one's talent while policy relied on one's' talent '. Once he wrote down the details, it would be of great use to the human race.
Fang Yun didn't want his essay to be too shocking, so he didn't write down the details. His point of view was his own, but he used the words of the great scholars of Saint Origin World. Although it was a little old-fashioned, it could be seen as a way to seek stability. It was a common method used in the imperial examinations.
"I haven't thought it through yet." Fang Yun said.
Magistrate Dong pointed at Fang Yun's paper and said, "I saw with my own eyes that you casually wrote a policy essay, but it was enough to enlighten the apathetic. I have an illusion that you are guiding me to Jingguo, and even …"
Magistrate Dong didn't continue, because he couldn't casually say the next sentence.
Fang Yun remained silent, because he had already guessed what Magistrate Dong was going to say.
Guiding the human race.
The room was silent, and only the little fox's cries could be heard in the courtyard, as well as the sounds of people coming and going outside.
Magistrate Dong said, "No wonder Magistrate Feng said that your ideas are unparalleled. This policy essay is full of strange ideas, and every sentence has wonderful ideas. As a responsible teacher, I'll take this policy paper home and give you a complete critique tomorrow. "Magistrate Dong put away Fang Yun's policy paper as he spoke.
Fang Yun was stunned, but then he smiled and said, "Then Magistrate Dong, please write the other nine questions. I will try my best to finish them before tomorrow night."
Magistrate Dong's expression didn't change, and he quickly finished the nine questions. Then he said, "How are you going to deal with the fruits and gifts outside? When I first saw them, I had a headache. If you give it away, people will definitely say that you are neglecting the friendship of the people of Jade Sea City. If you keep it, it will go bad if you don't finish it. There will definitely be people who will accuse you of wasting food. The only ones who can easily solve these problems are the tens of thousands of soldiers. However, if you give so much to the soldiers, you will be accused of buying the soldiers' hearts. The treacherous officials in the imperial court will wake up laughing in their dreams. You don't seem to be worried at all. Do you have a solution? "
Fang Yun gave an indifferent smile, "Families have family feasts, countries have state feasts, then Jade Sea City will have a city feast. Isn't there a celebration party tonight? How about we do it here? "
Magistrate Dong tilted his head slightly. Sizing up Fang Yun from head to toe, he finally sighed, "Fang Zhenguo, worthy of being called Saint Qian. After the Literary Battle, the City-City Banquet would be held by tens of thousands of people. This matter would definitely spread throughout the universe once again. Fortunately, I know that you have a wonderful idea. If an old man in his seventies or eighties came up with the idea of a banquet in the city, I can only praise you for being wise and astute. "
"Magistrate, you're too kind. If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have thought of anything else. I only wanted to get rid of the food. It's just that it might be troublesome to invite a chef. "Fang Yundao said.
Magistrate Dong laughed, "You're really smart for a lifetime but stupid for a moment. You want to hold a city feast for ten thousand people. Which restaurant owner would be so stupid as to shamelessly earn money at this time? They would be more than happy to send their own chef over and then paste red paper and black words on their door. They would write 'to congratulate you for suppressing a province with your literary prowess. For the sake of holding a city feast for ten thousand people, you don't do business, you give up a day's business to earn a lifetime's worth of pride. "
"That's true." Fang Yundao said.
Magistrate Dong said, "You don't need to worry about this matter. I'll have the entire magistrate's office move out. The manpower and food will definitely be arranged properly. On the eve of the banquet. My voice will spread throughout the city. Everything will be under control. "
Fang Yundao said, "Don't talk big. A few thousand people won't be a problem, but tens of thousands of people will come together. The chef and the people in charge of the preparations will need two to three thousand people. Tens of streets will be filled with tables. If something isn't done well, there will definitely be complaints. As a magistrate, you must have thought of this point. "
Magistrate Dong nodded. He hesitated for a moment and said firmly, "Leave this matter to me! I don't believe that I, the head of a prefecture, can't even manage a banquet! Wait for my Swan Goose letter! "
Magistrate Dong turned and left after he finished speaking.
"Take care, Magistrate." Fang Yundao went out to send him off.
"Don't go out now. Continue writing your policy thesis at home. I'll close the door for you. "Magistrate Dong stood at the door and closed the study room door.
Fang Yundao bowed slightly. It was not for anything else but for the eagerness in Magistrate Dong's eyes when he closed the door.
Magistrate Dong turned and left. He squeezed through the crowd with great difficulty and walked to the carriage two streets away. He said to the coachman, "Go to the State Institute of Literature first. I want to see Duke Jian Mei."
Magistrate Dong got on the carriage and took out Fang Yundao's policy thesis. He muttered to himself, "Since it doesn't have a name, let's call it 'Stabilizing Agriculture and Stabilizing the Army'. Hmph, do you think I'm using this thesis for your words? You're underestimating me! "Magistrate Dong's eyes flashed with embarrassment after he finished speaking.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the State Institute of Literature. Magistrate Dong walked steadily to Li Wenying's office. He gently knocked on the door three times and entered.
Thick documents were placed on the wide table. Li Wenying lowered his head and quickly read through the documents. He did not even raise his head as he said, "Wen Cong, take a seat first."
Magistrate Dong said, "Have you heard about the melons and fruits on the streets?"
"Yes. It's enough to show the aspirations of the people of Jingguo. "Li Wenying finally stopped writing and finished his words meticulously.
"I'll go and see what's going on. I'll also test Fang Yundao's policy thesis. After that … I'd like to hear your comments. "Magistrate Dong said as he placed the 'Stabilizing Agriculture and Stabilizing the Army' on Li Wenying's desk.
Li Wenying nodded and picked up the 'Stabilizing Agriculture and Stabilizing the Army' to read through it quickly. He then read it carefully word by word.
After reading it for the second time, Li Wenying raised his head and looked at Magistrate Dong. There was a faint smile in his eyes.
Magistrate Dong said helplessly, "You can laugh if you want to. At first, I thought I could guide him on the most important part of the policy thesis, 'Dealing with Empty Facts', and let him treat this policy thesis as the Prime Minister. Who knew that he actually had the ability to deal with reality? Tell me, what can a magistrate like me say? After that, I wanted to guide him on the layout of the policy thesis. But when I looked at it carefully, good heavens, it was all done in one go. It echoed from front to back, and it was extremely meticulous. In the end, I could only guide him on a few words. But if I really did that, my Literary Name would be ruined. Tomorrow morning, there would probably be people saying that not only am I not as good as Fang Yun, but I'm also making things difficult for Fang Yundao. My Lord, I know you're a kind person. You must help me this time. "
Li Wenying glared at Magistrate Dong and said, "I knew you didn't come with good intentions. This thesis is excellent in all aspects. Even if I find fault with it, I can only rely on my years of experience in leading troops to point out a few flaws. These are all minor details. This thesis … Hmph, this kid is obviously hiding his true abilities. He's not willing to offer his trump card. If he really wants to offer a strategy, he just needs to make some changes and it will become a top scorer's thesis! "
Magistrate Dong smiled and said, "I'm just a top scorer. You're the top scorer. Please help me write a few words."
Li Wenying nodded and began to write. Not long after, he casually tossed it to Magistrate Dong.
Magistrate Dong took it and looked at it. In the blank space of the 'Stabilizing Agriculture and Stabilizing the Army', there was a black mass of ink. As his gaze fell on it, the ink scattered and turned into Li Wenying's words.
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