Everyone at the banquet saw Yu Kangzhi's actions and looked at each other. This … could it be that the translated manuscript was not suitable for his eyes?
Yang Ying was anxious and stood up involuntarily.
An Youting's gaze immediately shifted over and said in a deep voice, "Sit down."
Yang Qiang's body stiffened slightly, and he replied with an "oh" before lowering his head and sitting down obediently.
But after sitting down, the more she thought about it, the more unconvinced she was. She gritted her teeth, raised her head and said, "But …"
An Youting said calmly, "The scholars have their own decisions regarding the Academic Inquiry. As martial practitioners of the capital, other than the Academic Inquiry, we cannot interfere in other matters. This is also what your father insisted on. Besides, do you really not have any confidence in your teacher?"
Yang Ying was stunned for a moment. Then, her eyes lit up and she anxiously looked at the banquet hall again.
At this moment, someone at the banquet hall asked, "Elder Yu, why did you tear up the translated text taught by Teacher Zhang? Is there anything wrong with it? "
Xu Wenyue and the other two also looked over with concern.
If Zhang Yu did not pass the "Academic Inquiry", then if the Academic Inquiry still had to choose a "scholar", it would definitely be from the three of them.
But the moral qualities that they had cultivated over a long period of time reminded them that such thinking was wrong.
If one was too utilitarian, how could one be called a scholar? How could one be called a "scholar"?
Therefore, the emotions that emerged in their hearts at this moment were both a little anticipation and a little shame.
Shang Xueling was also a little puzzled. He had tried to understand Zhang Yu before and knew that the latter had a good grasp of the ancient language of this continent. Otherwise, he would not have taken out these secret texts. Even if Zhang Yu's translation was not good, it would not be to the extent of tearing it up on the spot.
Yu Kangzhi was silent for a long moment before he slowly said, "The reason why I tore apart Zhang shi's translation wasn't because he didn't translate it well but because he translated it too well. Not only did he translate the essence and meaning behind the words, he even conveyed the author's fanatical state of mind onto the paper as well. The words spoken in one's sleep still lingered in one's ears!"
At this point, he sighed. "If this translation were to be seen by ordinary people, they might be tempted by it and become a member of the heretical god's followers."
After listening to his explanation, the people present finally understood.
Shang Xueling felt that it was a pity. If there were no accidents, the secret text that Zhang Yu translated was exactly what he needed. However, it was not impossible to obtain it …
He could not help but ponder.
At this moment, Yu Kangzhi picked up Shang Xueling's translation and said, "Shang Xueling's translation is inflexible and straightforward. There's nothing interesting about it at all. Even so, it is still a rough translation, and there aren't too many discrepancies. However, if we were to compare the two of them, Zhang shi's teaching skills are clearly superior."
Shang Xueling chuckled. He didn't feel dejected at all. He had no personal grudge with Zhang Yu, and he wasn't the chosen one. All he wanted was to make use of this opportunity to take advantage of the situation. It didn't matter whether he won or lost.
At this moment, Kuang Gong spoke up, "However, since you have torn apart Zhang shi's translation, there won't be any evidence left in the records. If someone were to ask about it in the future, how would they be able to verify the authenticity of today's judgment?"
The members of Tianxia nodded in agreement.
Without a written record, it was extremely inappropriate for Yu Kang Zhi to decide the truth of the matter based solely on him. No matter how talented Yu Kangzhi was, it was useless. He might be able to convince the people here, but he wouldn't be able to convince everyone, let alone those who would come after him.
Furthermore, this was extremely unfair to Zhang Yu. Without the records, it meant that he wouldn't be able to take out anything to prove himself. In the future, anyone would be able to use this to doubt him.
Yu Kangzhi had already prepared a draft for this, so he said, "That's fine. Just get Zhang shi to make another copy. We can just remove the words praising EsGod. There's no need to be too precise. We just need to roughly translate the original meaning."
At this moment, Yu Gong spoke up. "That's fine too. Although the inquiry is a test of one's knowledge, there are some things that cannot be done without consideration. EsGod is the enemy of our Protectorate General, and he's still lingering outside the Honghe Pass. Since this document involves EsGod, we can't be too careful."
Yu Kangzhi looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Then, I'll have to trouble Zhang shi to make another copy."
Zhang Yu nodded and took out another piece of paper. After thinking for a while, he picked up a brush and quickly wrote another translation. This time, he blurred out some of the deeper meanings of EsGod and intentionally weakened the part of the secret text that was related to emotions.
After he finished writing, a servant came over and took the paper away. He lowered his head and raised his hands to present it to Yu Kangzhi. The latter took it and looked at it carefully. His expression relaxed slightly as he said, "This is fine."
At this moment, he couldn't help but secretly praise Zhang Yu. Even though Zhang Yu had removed a lot of things from the book, his choice of words and sentences were still very appropriate, allowing people to clearly and comfortably understand the content. In comparison, Shang Xueling's translation was dull and dull, making people not want to take a second look at it.
After reading it, he said in a deep voice, "Seal it." He paused for a moment. "Seal both copies."
When everyone heard his words, they knew that Zhang Yu's learning session had passed without a hitch.
However, of the three inquiries, the inquiry was actually the easiest one to pass.
This was because those who could become the Scholar's Chosen Ones had already stood out from many of their peers. Knowledge and talent were their most fundamental thing. If there was anything lacking in this aspect, it would be impossible for them to be recommended by the Scholar's Palace.
Next would be the Prefectural Inquiry.
At this moment, everyone looked at the top of the stairs, paying special attention to the heads of the various offices.
Previously, the Prefectural Inquiry of Xu Wenyue and the others was done by the three heads of the various offices. Who would be doing it this time?
At this moment, someone walked up to Liu Feng and whispered a few words into his ear. Liu Feng pondered for a moment and then nodded as if he had agreed to something.
After a while, an elegant man in his forties with a thin beard stood up. Everyone recognized him at a glance. He was the head of the Civil Affairs Department, Xiao Qingzhan.
Xiao Qingzhan first clasped his hands and bowed to Zhang Yu, saying, "Teacher Zhang, you once served as a supervisor at the Si Li Yamen, but I observed that in the month or so you were at the yamen, you did not utter a single word of advice?"
Zhang Yu said frankly, "At that time, I was serving as an advisor by Manager Jiang's side. In reality, I received news that someone wanted to assassinate him. Thus, I was entrusted by Xuanfu to protect Manager Jiang for a period of time. Before this, I had never served as an advisor, nor did I hold a position in the local government. I wasn't familiar with internal and external affairs. I was afraid that if I spoke carelessly, it would hinder official business. Thus, I didn't offer any advice."
Xiao Qingzhan nodded and clasped his hands. "Many thanks for Teacher Zhang's explanation." After saying this, he didn't ask any more questions and directly sat back down.
Among the people present, there were some whose gazes became indecipherable. This was because it wasn't difficult for them to see that although Xiao Qingzhan's question seemed to be criticizing Zhang Yu's incompetence, he was actually helping him.
This was because in order to become a 'scholar', one of the most important conditions was virtue.
And when Zhang Yu was in the Civil Affairs Department, he was able to clearly recognize his own shortcomings and inadequacies. He only cared about doing what he was supposed to do, and he didn't recklessly interfere with things that he didn't understand. Not only did this not need to be criticized, it was even praiseworthy.
However, there were also those who understood the inside story. When they thought of Zhang Yu's past with the Xiao clan, they also understood Xiao Qingzhan's actions.
As an elder brother, he had to help his younger brother.
The person that Xiao Qingshu admired the most when he was alive was Zhang Yu. He hoped that Zhang Yu could become a scholar of Tianxia. As the elder brother, Xiao Qingzhan naturally had to do his best to help his younger brother fulfill his unfulfilled wish so that his younger brother could rest in peace in the netherworld.
After Xiao Qingzhan sat down, Liu Fengquan looked around and said, "Zhang Shijiao once stopped a military disaster in the south and has contributed greatly to the Governor-General's manor. In the past thirty years, there has never been someone who has contributed as much as Zhang Shijiao. When the Governor-General's Manor inquired, Zhang Shijiao had already passed."
The reason why he mentioned this matter, other than following the wishes of the masses and giving Zhang Yu a push, was also because he had contributed greatly to this matter.
At that time, it was because he had cooperated with the Governor-General's manor in a timely manner to transfer large amounts of military equipment and resources to the various towns. He had also coordinated the transportation of the various parties, allowing the thirty thousand soldiers to quickly appear in front of the Tough Claw Tribe. With the cooperation of both internal and external forces, they had successfully resolved this crisis.
It was also because of this that he was able to establish his initial prestige within the Governor-General's Manor. Every time he thought about it now, he was still satisfied with his decision at that time.
However, after he finished speaking, he felt the entire place fall silent. Then, he saw Governor-General An Youting stand up.
An Youting stood there. His tall and strong physique immediately attracted everyone's gaze and made them feel a sense of oppression. From a certain perspective, he represented the Governor-General and naturally had the right to be consulted by the Governor-General.
Yang Ying looked nervously at her uncle.
An Youting looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Zhang Canzhi, if I represent the Governor-General and ask you to enter the Governor-General's manor as an advisor, would you be willing?"
Zhang Yu did not hesitate at all and decisively replied, "I am not willing!"
He was a person of cultivation and would not personally participate in the political affairs of the Governor-General's Manor.
The Xuanfu behind him, in terms of the etiquette of Tianxia, had always been above the Governor-General's Manor. He wholeheartedly wanted Dongting to return to Tianxia and not to protect the current situation.
He was not afraid of losing the opportunity to be selected because he refused An Youting because An Youting had inherited the previous Governor-General Yang Xuan's style. He wholeheartedly maintained the balance of the Governor-General's Manor and strictly adhered to his bottom line as a military general. He never interfered in governing matters.
This person would never do things according to his own likes and dislikes. He would only consider the interests of the Governor-General's Manor.
Faced with his answer, An Youting did not reveal any emotion. He calmly said, "I understand." After he finished speaking, he sat down again, and the faint sense of oppression that existed in the field suddenly disappeared.
Yang Ying patted her chest and couldn't help but let out a breath.
At this time, a civil official came forward and made a gesture of invitation to Zhang Yu. He nodded and followed the person to a seat.
Xu Wenyue and the other two candidates were sitting nearby. Seeing him come over, the three of them stood and raised their hands in greeting. He also returned the greeting before sitting down.
The Great Hall also became quiet.
At this time, Kuang Gong stood and waved his hand at the civil official who came forward to support him. He walked forward a few steps and reached the aisle. He said to the various Tianxia soldiers sitting on the two sides of the aisle, "Everyone, the four candidates have already gone through three inquiries. We should have a conclusion as to who can be a 'scholar.'"
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