Chapter 51
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On the stage, Gao Yan finally finished reciting the 'Circulation of Law'.
The surroundings were quiet before whispers started to discuss. The students did not understand the meaning of this treatise and only knew that it quoted classics and was very gorgeous. But the Daren at the male side of the banquet understood the depth of it. This treatise looked casual but it was able to point out the loophole in Ming Qi's laws in one fell swoop and ingeniously changed it to make up for it. For a student, it was somewhat inconceivable.
The examiner on the stage did not expect that Gao Yan was really hiding his abilities. But the rules still had to be followed. Once one had doubts about the student's results, naturally one would have to test it first. Just like Shen Miao's painting previously. In all fairness, this' Circulation of Law 'was more brilliant than Shen Miao's painting as it had both literary and practical qualities. The examiner then asked, "Just like what the treatise said, Ming Qi's laws encompass a wide area. You said that there is a need to subdivide it. How do you subdivide it?"
Gao Yan's heart was delighted. Other than the 'Circulation of Law' in the manuscript, there was another question that was exactly the same as what the examiner asked. He was very grateful to the person who wrote the manuscript for him and thought that in the future he would give more money as a reward. Therefore, he calmly puffed out his chest and raised his head, answering according to the script, "There are three levels: the commercial path, the official path, and the civilian path …"
Below the stage, Historian Jing Daren was already grinning from ear to ear. He was able to reach this stage in the officialdom because he relied on the Emperor's support and wide connections. But there was really no one with such ability. Luckily he had a good son, Gao Jing, who was able to help him deal with many things at a young age. Now that his second son, Gao Yan, had displayed such extraordinary abilities, he had to return to the ancestral hall to burn two joss sticks and pray for his ancestors.
Gao Jing was smarter than his father but he did not believe that his own younger brother would have such wisdom. Facing the examiner's questions, he was able to speak with assurance and composure. One could not possibly even bribe the examiner. Thus, he could not make up his mind.
Pei Lang picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. His hands were still slightly trembling. He did not know why but every word that Gao Yan said seemed to be imprinted in his mind. That kind of familiar feeling made him feel ridiculous and the anxiety in his heart could not be calmed.
Su Ming Lang had just dozed off and saw that the people around him were looking at Gao Yan on the stage with an expression of appreciation. She simply tugged on Lord Su's sleeve and asked, "Father, is what he said good?"
"A young talent," Father Su said directly.
Su Ming Lang pursed his lips and seemed to be unable to understand. After looking around and not seeing Su Ming Feng's figure, he asked, "Why is Older Brother not back yet?"
Old Master Su coughed softly, "Your Big Brother's body is weak now. He was forced to come today. Let him rest a little longer."
Fu Xiu Yi heard the movements over here and glanced at Master Su. Seeing that Master Su's expression did not change when he mentioned Su Ming Feng, he then withdrew his gaze thoughtfully.
No matter what, Gao Yan's battle today was extremely beautiful. He was able to deal with the examiner's questions with ease, dispelling the doubts in everyone's hearts. Without any explanation, he naturally obtained the first rank. The ranking was secondary. In the future, when Warden Jing was mentioned, apart from Gao Jin, everyone would also know that he had a young and talented second son.
Gao Yan got off the stage proudly. This round of 'selection' ended and the female group's' selection 'also began.
Feng An Ning did not go up the stage. She was already outstanding in the 'qin' category and just now she had already drawn the qin category. Since the other items were not outstanding, there was no need for her to go up the stage. Shen Qing chose chess. She was good at chess and chess also needed to be calculated so she was considered to have some expertise. As expected, Shen Yue chose 'qin'.
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