Cataclysm: My Proficiency Panel

At night, he stayed at the inn again. This was already the tenth day that Li Ming went out with his two uncles and uncles.

The capital city is in sight, the roads are getting wider and wider, and the public security has improved visibly.

Liu Qingshi and Wang Hengliang still did not let go of their vigilance. Li Ming blinked and lay on the bed. While sighing that it was not easy to rush for the exam in this life, he could not help but have some doubts: "Uncle, tell me, who was on our horse that day?" Is it fragrant?"

After realizing that Ma Feng had been disturbed that day, the three of them handled the matter without any danger due to Liu Qingshi's quick reaction. There was no further explanation afterwards and they simply ignored the matter.

Now that Li Ming thinks about it, he feels really itchy.

"It could be anyone, but no matter what, the most important thing is that the three of us are safe."

A smile appeared on Liu Qingshi's face and he replied softly.

"Okay, let's take a rest quickly. We are almost arriving in the capital. We need to have a good rest and cheer up."

Wang Hengliang on the other side spoke softly, Li Ming nodded slightly, rolled over, and then said quietly: "Uncle, uncle, you have to buy some prescriptions to remove moisture when you get to the capital."

After hearing Li Ming's words, both of them were stunned, then chuckled and slowly fell asleep on the floor.

"…………"

Kyoto, with its vast capital and majestic towers, was the largest city in the Daqian Empire.

After sleeping at a roadside inn for eighteen consecutive days, Li Ming and the others finally rode horses to this prosperous capital city.

From the North Gate of Kyoto, a broad avenue that can accommodate thirty-six carriages running side by side extends outward. Inside are three huge gates, namely the middle gate and the left and right side gates.

The middle gate was only opened when the generals of the imperial court fought and won battles outside, or when officials stationed at the border made great contributions, or when the emperor was traveling.

Ordinary people go out through the left door and enter through the right door. This is true for princes, generals, ministers, celebrities, lords, and ordinary people.

However, if nothing else happens, someone will probably jump in line.

"Everyone give way, everyone give way, Second Master Liu of Dongchang Marquis Mansion is here!"

The three of them, Li Ming and Li Ming, who were queuing up, suddenly heard a shout from behind them. Then, under the leadership of Liu Qingshi, they took the initiative to hide to the side. They watched helplessly as a tall carriage drove along the automatic lane under the leadership of a boy. The queue formed and entered the city.

"Everyone, go faster, don't get stuck!"

The soldiers holding long swords in front shouted loudly. After the carriage of Mr. Liu Erye of Dongchang Marquis Mansion passed by, the team passed quickly. Li Ming and three others were among them, and they quickly walked in.

The Beijing market in the morning was a busy and orderly picture. The sun shines through the clouds and shines golden light on the bustling crowd, illuminating the entire street. There is an endless stream of pedestrians, some rushing to work, some tasting authentic Beijing snacks at street stalls, and some admiring various traditional handicrafts in front of shops.

Shops in the market have also opened their doors to welcome customers. The cacophony of various languages ​​mingled together to form a cheerful symphony. Those fragrant snack stalls are also a beautiful sight. Various authentic Beijing snacks such as fried noodles, candied haws, and roast duck are mouth-watering. .

"The capital is worthy of being called the capital. It is really big and prosperous."

After arriving at the city gate, Master Li Ming's uncle Wang Hengliang said with emotion, and then the three of them strolled along the streets of the capital, bought some things, and then went to solve the first problem: renting a house.

Going to Beijing to take the exam is not a one-step process. Life problems must be solved first. Otherwise, you can’t live in a restaurant all the time. That would be too uneconomical.

Liu Qingshi, as the most traveled veteran in the world, was naturally very familiar with the capital. Otherwise, the headmaster of Qingsongguan would not have allowed him to bring Li Ming and a junior brother who had never been out of the courtyard.

He took Li Ming and Wang Hengliang through the noisy market, first bought some simple supplies, and then began to look for a suitable place to live.

There are two main differences in renting a house: government rental housing and private rental housing.

According to Liu Qingshi's wishes, they did not directly go to the Yahang people, nor did they go directly to the officials to rent a house. Instead, they ran errands by themselves and looked around the capital to see if there was any suitable house.

This is cheaper.

They shuttled through the bustling alleys, and luckily, they found a slightly old courtyard in the afternoon. Although the house looks a bit shabby, it is clean and tidy. Best of all, the rent is not high.

Li Ming was quite satisfied with such a house, so he agreed, and Uncle Liu Qingshi was responsible for the negotiations.

Uncle Liu Qingshi negotiated with the landlord and finally rented the small yard at a price that both parties were satisfied with. Next, the three of them started to get busy, moving items, cleaning the room, and tidying up the yard.

After a lot of hard work, they managed the small yard in an orderly manner, making it as warm and cozy as a home. In the evening, they enjoyed a simple dinner in the quiet courtyard, and then slept peacefully in their respective rooms.

That night, they were immersed in a peaceful sleep, as if they were in a peaceful world.

The next morning, I opened the window and walked to my small yard. The spring breeze blew by, and the feeling was particularly different.

Li Ming packed his luggage and went to the bookstore first, where he selected some books that he had never read in his hometown of Linshan, and then took them home to prepare for further study.

Immediately afterwards, I went to buy all the newspapers that recorded major events in the past two years, as well as the examination papers for the five consecutive palace examinations online.

Then I returned to the courtyard and began to study carefully.

The examination content of the Imperial Examination is "Current Affairs Policy". Policy is a style of writing in the imperial examination, and the content is strategies to solve practical problems. The current policy question in the imperial examination is a big question with three to five smaller questions.

In order to prevent exam questions from being leaked, the emperor organized ministers to pose questions in the inner court the day before the exam, and the emperor selected among the many questions. This process prevents the possibility of leaking questions.

There are many rules and fixed formats for writing papers in imperial examinations, and the palace examination is no exception. For example, after candidates get the test paper, the first thing they do is not review the answer sheet, but write the resume of three generations at the beginning of the paper.

Another example is that formatting sentences must be used during the answer sheet process. Although most of the questions in the palace examination are related to political affairs and people's livelihood, the rules and regulations in these answer sheets make the examination more like a word game.

The palace examination is completed within one day, and the test papers are first reviewed and judged by the examiner. The top ten papers in the palace examination will be reviewed by the emperor himself. Generally speaking, the marking process is limited to two days. Since the emperor personally presided over the examination, the examiners paid special attention to the writing on the paper.

Undoubtedly, compared with other examinations, the palace examination is much more rigorous and contains many uncertainties.

But while this may seem like uncertainty, many of it are actually traceable.

For example, since it is the emperor who sets the questions and they solve real-life problems, then as long as the emperor and ministers do not change their names, we can completely figure out their style of setting questions based on the questions they have asked before, and then tailor the questions accordingly. Sexually do more warm-up.

The sun shines through the leaves into the summer yard. In the yard, the flowers bloomed in various colors, which was very lively. The flowers in the flower bed shook their heads, and the sound of children playing came from the door.

The cherry and plum trees were covered with red and yellow fruits. The birds happily ate the fruits and made crisp calls from time to time. The breeze blows and the leaves rustle, as if accompanying the songs of birds.

On the other side of the yard, Liu Qingshi and Wang Hengliang were busy tidying up the garden. The scissors in their hands shuttled quickly among the flower branches, trimming the excess parts accurately and beautifully like butterflies.

The fountain in the corner was splashing with cool water vapor sparkling in the sunlight. Children like to play in the water here and enjoy the coolness and happiness brought by the fountain.

The yard in early summer is so beautiful, so peaceful, and makes people feel happy. It is full of life and natural charm, making people feel particularly comfortable and relaxed.

Yes, after traveling for more than half a month, it’s already summer.

Li Yang sat under the shade of a tree in the courtyard and read a book, feeling a little sleepy due to the sun. He got up and practiced the exercises once before feeling better, and then continued to devote himself to studying.

When it was lunch time, Liu Qingshi, who was experienced in martial arts and good at cooking, took the initiative to cook.

Liu Qingshi stood in the kitchen, wearing a dark blue apron and holding a gleaming spatula in his hand. His eyes were firm and focused, as if he was controlling the fate of the entire world. His movements are skillful and smooth, and every step is accurate, demonstrating his superb cooking skills.

The fire is strong, and the oil in the pot is burning hot. Liu Qingshi poured the chopped green onion, ginger slices and minced garlic into the pot. As the sound of "sizzling" sounded, a scent immediately filled the entire kitchen.

He skillfully wielded the spatula to stir-fry the ingredients until they were steaming hot. Every flip is just right, no more, no less. His eyes are keen and he is always paying attention to the situation in the pot, just like a serious artist creating his work.

Finally, he added an appropriate amount of salt, stir-fried again, and a delicious dish was completed. Liu Qingshi looked at his work with satisfaction and smiled softly.

"Stir-frying can also increase your control over your own strength."

Liu Qingshi brought the rice plate and spoke to Li Ming with a smile. Li Ming ate the meal silently. Starting that night, he would cook.

"…………"

Practicing Qigong every day, reading books and newspapers, the life before the palace examination is simple and fulfilling.

Until the palace examination came, nothing big happened.

The day finally arrived and the palace examination came.

Li Ming packed up and rushed to the palace under the escort of his uncle and uncle.

When they arrived outside the palace, there were already dozens of candidates queuing up. No one other than the candidates could enter. After checking Li Ming's election information, Li Ming was let alone and queued up inside, while Liu Qingshi He Wang Hengliang was left outside.

The sun shone slantingly, reflecting on the entrance of the vast palace, and a golden brilliance paved the way to the palace. On the roadside, people were gathered together, dressed in neat examination clothes, lined up in a long queue in order, quietly waiting for the start of the palace examination.

Their eyes were full of anticipation and nervousness, as if they were waiting for their fate to be pronounced. Everyone is holding on to their own sign, which is engraved with their name and place of origin, symbolizing their past efforts and contributions.

Various emotions were written on people's faces, including excitement, anticipation, nervousness and determination. Their eyes sparkle with vision for the future and desire for success. Everyone knows that this is the critical moment to change their destiny.

There was an atmosphere of silence and seriousness in the air, broken only by the occasional footsteps and whispers. The people waited silently, their moods like the autumn sky, uncertain.

During this long wait, time seemed to be stretched out. Every candidate is immersed in their own thoughts. Some are reviewing their exam essays, some are quietly thinking about future plans, and some are silently praying for their good luck.

They knew that this palace examination would determine their fate. For most of them, this is the most important moment of their lives. Therefore, although the wait is so long and boring, they still persist and look forward to it.

Finally, after a long wait, the palace door slowly opened, revealing the solemn and mysterious palace. The people immediately cheered up, arranged their clothes and manners, and prepared to face the upcoming challenges.

The palace examination was held in the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace.

The Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace is the most solemn and magnificent building in the entire palace, and it is also a symbol of imperial power and glory.

This Tai Chi Hall uses palace-style roofs, high vermilion cornices and walls, making the entire building look majestic and sacred.

Entering the main hall, the first thing that catches the eye is the magnificent dome, which is painted with auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes, symbolizing the royal nobility and authority. There is a huge dragon chair in the center of the hall, where the emperor held various important ceremonies and received foreign envoys. A huge plaque hangs above the dragon chair, with the four characters "Peace in the World" written on it, implying the royal family's philosophy and expectations of governing the country.

Various precious cultural relics and works of art are displayed on both sides of the hall, showing the royal magnificence and long history. These cultural relics and artworks include various porcelains, jades, calligraphy and paintings, antiques, etc. Each piece is priceless and full of strong historical flavor and cultural heritage.

In the four corners of the palace, there are four huge copper pillars. The pillars are carved with auspicious patterns such as dragons, phoenixes, and lions, giving people a solemn and mysterious feeling. These copper pillars support the structure of the entire hall and also symbolize the stability and longevity of the royal family.

The entire hall is filled with an atmosphere of solemnity, sanctity and awe, making people deeply feel the majesty and glory of the royal family. Here, the emperor met with officials, held various ceremonies, issued decrees, etc. It was one of the most important places in the entire palace.

Following the team into the main hall, Li Ming was also able to get a glimpse of the whole hall.

"let's start."

A majestic voice sitting inside the jade bead curtain came. He sounded a bit young. Li Ming didn't have time to think too much. He sat on the field and started to pay attention to the questions of the examination paper.