Among the various schools of thought, all sages and wise men are included.
There are saints who protect the Imperial Examination Hall, so that no evil can get close to it. Even all kinds of magical powers and spells will lose their effectiveness in the Imperial Examination Hall. It is impossible for ordinary people to use magical powers and spells to cheat. Once they use them, they will be discovered and eventually lose their qualification to take the exam.
Moreover, under the illumination of the statues of sages, naturally, no matter what kind of students they are, they can develop a feeling of tranquility and solemnity. During the exams, even if they do not have a lot of ideas, they can still perform at a normal level. Psychologically, this can have a certain soothing effect. Of course, if your psychological quality is really too poor, this comfort is just a drop in the bucket and will not play a big role.
"This is a statue of a saint. In the Yijing, we do not only respect Confucianism, but also use hundreds of schools of thought. No matter what doctrine it is, as long as it is useful to the world and the people's livelihood, it will have soil for growth. There are hundreds of branches in the Immortal Academy, and you can practice the classics of hundreds of schools. This is truly the heyday of our human civilization."
"Yes, although it is good to respect Confucianism, it is not conducive to the development of civilization. The king once said that the dominance of one school of thought can make a school of thought develop rapidly and expand its influence on a large scale, but it is not conducive to the progress of academic development, nor is it conducive to the overall development of our human civilization. There is no way for one school of thought to cover all people's livelihood."
This is supported by many historical facts.
The Song Dynasty was the most prominent era of Confucianism. During the Song Dynasty, scholars and Confucianism were in power and ruled the world. Books contain golden houses, beautiful women, and numerous carriages and horses. This poem, written by the emperor himself, directly announced the arrival of the heyday of Confucianism, but the heyday of Confucianism brought about the weakness of the Song Dynasty.
With Confucianists in charge of military power, there is no doubt that the soldiers of the Song Dynasty became a bunch of weaklings in foreign wars, and they did not show the true majesty of the Song Dynasty at all. There were only humiliations, ceding land and paying compensation, and things like marriages, which were everywhere and vivid in our memory.
Confucians are all scholars, and even though they are skilled in riding and shooting, they are far inferior to the military strategists, Mohists, etc. Scholars commanding the army simply treat the battlefield as a child's play, and talking about war on paper is the most common method used by scholars.
As for this point, in today's Eternal Continent, and even in Dayi, no citizen is willing to see Confucianism being the only school of thought.
Only when a hundred schools of thought contend and various ideas constantly collide can different sparks of wisdom be produced.
Just like the Spring and Autumn Period, although it was only three hundred years, the civilization and wisdom produced were comparable to the achievements of other eras that took thousands or even tens of thousands of years. This is the brilliant spark produced by the collision of different ideas.
Many people with lofty ideals in the Book of Changes understand this point and know the reason behind it.
In fact, didn’t the Confucians know this? They knew it, but they still chose to be the only one. Why? It was to become the mainstream, so that their own thoughts and doctrines could stand above other doctrines. Interests, no matter at any time, exist. They will never disappear.
It is naturally impossible for the current Dayi to go back to its old path.
The contention of a hundred schools of thought might cause some confusion and disputes, but as long as they were well controlled, they could be used to their advantage. Therefore, the scholars and students did not have much objection to the fact that people from all walks of life participated in the imperial examinations together.
After all, treasures like the communicator were made by the Tiangong Pavilion. Everyone had personally experienced the benefits of such things, so they naturally would not look down on the craftsmen. They were also willing to accept them as equals to themselves.
"Look, what is that tower? It seems to be able to overlook the entire Imperial Academy."
"Well, on the day of the exam, that should be where the chief examiner sits, able to take in the overall situation and see the entire Imperial Examination Hall."
"That tower has a plaque, it's Qingyun Tower."
A large number of candidates visited the Imperial Examination Hall and also paid close attention to the only tower in the hall.
That tower is Qingyun Tower.
The years of human life are passing by. I advise you to quickly ascend to the path of success.
This tower undoubtedly has a good meaning in it, hoping that all candidates who take the examination in the Imperial Academy will rise to fame and become famous all over the world. The name Qingyun Tower really has a profound meaning.
As long as you are successful, you can climb up to this Qingyun Tower and become a guest on the top floor.
All the students instinctively guessed the true meaning of Qingyun Tower. Their eyes turned towards Qingyun Tower with burning enthusiasm.
Everyone knows what is in his mind.
Afterwards, he visited the Imperial Examination Hall for a while.
Unconsciously, I came to the Haoshe, which is actually the place where candidates eat and sleep. During the examination period, if you look carefully, you can see that these Haoshe are densely packed and extremely dense, all of which are of the same model. There is no difference between them. No matter if you are a child of a big family or a top strong man, as long as you enter the Gongyuan and live here, the accommodation is unified. There is no distinction between the rich and the poor.
All are of uniform specifications. All are treated equally. There is absolutely no inequality.
I looked at the hut carefully.
This house has everything you need.
There are beds and quilts for living, desks for studying, and uniform lighting. All kinds of facilities are available, and the conditions are no less than any other residence. Even the arrangement of various objects is exquisite, giving all candidates a relaxing atmosphere. People feel happy unconsciously. In such an environment, there is no doubt that it will not have any adverse effects on candidates.
All the candidates visited the examination hall and had satisfied looks on their faces.
Many people who have experienced the imperial examination know that the houses in the past were not as luxurious as they are now. At that time, the houses were separated by two brick walls on the left and right, and then two brick supports were built one or two feet above the ground to place the upper and lower wooden boards on them. Not only was the space small, but sleeping was also a test. Some candidates were physically weak and could not adapt to the accommodation, so they often fell seriously ill after coming out. How can it be compared with today
After the visit, almost no student was dissatisfied. To have such conditions is simply a dream come true, and one would wake up laughing even in dreams.
"This Imperial Examination Hall is indeed a rare treasure building. The king's favor to students like us is really great. This time, I must show my strongest strength in the imperial examination to repay the king's kindness."
"Yes, what dynasty can be compared with our Great Yi? The dynasty I was in before was simply ignorant and foolish, not worth mentioning, and totally incomparable."
Each candidate has a growing desire to study at the University of International Business and Economics.
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One by one, the examinees arrived at Xuanhuang City. After entering the Imperial Examination Hall, they registered first. After their identities were verified, they were arranged to stay in the Imperial Examination Hall. Not only was the accommodation here free, but every meal was made of magical rice and snow pear rice, which was as crystal clear as snow. Eating it made one's thoughts clearer. It was the best way to nourish the spirit.
The food is not bad either, all of them are delicacies cooked by the chefs in the Food Hall. Taking into account that the candidates will consume their mental and physical energy during the imperial examinations, the chefs prepare delicacies made from the meat of ferocious beasts, which can strengthen the qi and blood when eaten.
Of course, before the exam begins, entry and exit to the first level of the Treasure Tree Cloud Realm is not prohibited.
All candidates can enter Xuanhuang City and walk around freely, sightseeing, or shopping without any restrictions.
Before I knew it, there were only seven days left until the imperial examination.
And today, in Chaotian Palace.
The grand court meeting was held as normal.
In the hall, many court officials have arrived. On the throne, Yi Tianxing sits on it, wearing a Chaos War Dragon robe, exuding endless majesty.
"Your Majesty, the imperial examination is coming soon. The location has been determined, and it will be in the Imperial Academy, but the chief examiner has not yet been determined. Time is running out, and the chief examiner should be determined. I wonder if Your Majesty has a definite candidate in mind."
Huang Chengyan stepped out first and asked.
The first topic raised at this court meeting is undoubtedly the most pressing issue at the moment.
The chief examiner is the host of this imperial examination. He has an overall plan and must be determined as soon as possible before he can arrange matters concerning the imperial examination.
"Yes, I second the proposal. However, I think there should not be only one chief examiner, but two chief and deputy examiners. This way, firstly, they can share the responsibilities of the imperial examination, and secondly, they can better coordinate the work. It won't be that the chief examiner is too busy to handle all the responsibilities."
Wu Yong also spoke in agreement.
By the way, give your own opinions.
Inside the hall, other ministers also nodded in agreement.
After all, it is impossible for Yi Tianxing, the ruler of a country, to preside over the imperial examination. If he did that, he would be laughed at by future generations, who would laugh at the fact that there is no one in the Yi court.
"Well, this point does need to be decided. I wonder if you have any candidates in mind."
Yi Tianxing nodded and asked.
"Your Majesty, I recommend Cai Guozhang as the chief examiner for Dayi's first imperial examination."
Huang Chengyan spoke again, "There are two reasons. First, Cai Guozhang is not a member of the Great Yi court. He is detached from the world and is more suitable in terms of status. Second, he is the Palace Master of the Immortal Academy and a great scholar. He is highly respected and well-known in the Great Yi. With him as the chief examiner, all students in the world will obey him. With his prestige, he is also the choice of the public."
The chief examiner is not an ordinary position.
In previous dynasties, people in the court would try their best to get the position of chief examiner.
Why? The chief examiner is undoubtedly the teacher of all candidates. In the past, anyone who made it to the list would first visit the chief examiner and call him the chief examiner. This was considered a teacher-student relationship. There was no doubt that there would be a friendship between them. When they entered the court in the future, they would naturally approach their mentor and unknowingly build a network of relationships in the court.
Eventually, a faction is formed, which may even endanger the court and lead to party strife.