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Chapter 292: Questioning, Ke Zhenqiu's Challenge

"I'm afraid they haven't learned it, and even if they have, they have only learned the basics." Zhao Zan was a little confused. Why would a great scholar like you argue with a junior? It would be shameful if it got out.

"Why not give it a try?" Pan Changye smiled pleasantly.

"Is there anyone willing to give it a try?" he asked loudly.

Everyone looked at each other, but two students who had rushed back from the prefectural school were eager to join. They were admitted to the prefectural school because they were top-ranked students, and their qualifications were beyond doubt.

But they had only been in the government school for a year, and their knowledge of the policy questions was not very good. This Jiang Youzhen was not a pushover, and seeing her standing in front of the desk with a confident look, they suddenly felt a little nervous.

If they lost to Jiang Youzhen, who had just passed the imperial examination, where would they put their face?

Lin Jiuan looked around, "Who is willing to challenge?"

"My name is Ke Zhenqiu, and I'm willing to give it a try!" Suddenly a slightly hoarse voice sounded. Although the voice was not loud, everyone could hear it clearly.

Who? Everyone was extremely confused, and when they turned around, they found that it was someone they didn't expect.

"It's actually Ke Zhenqiu?" Everyone was shocked.

"Why is it Ke Zhenqiu?"

It's not that they think Ke Zhenqiu is not qualified to challenge on stage, but because this person has always been low-key. He rarely squeezes into the crowd, let alone challenge on stage in such a high-profile manner.

"This? It's not surprising if it's him! Young people are all competitive. Besides, he and Wen Ruyu are equally knowledgeable, and it seems that Wen Ruyu is unlikely to challenge him. Jiang Youzhen is also a dark horse, which has aroused his competitive spirit!"

Some people expressed their understanding. In fact, many people present wanted to give it a try, but they couldn't save face. Who would dare to go up if they didn't have the skills?

It was clear that Jiang Youzhen had real talent and knowledge, and was not just a name. No one dared to question the ability of this county's top judge.

"But is this year's county exam candidate Ke Zhenqiu?" Lin Jiuan looked at the young man who was walking over with interest.

He had only heard of him before but had never seen him. Later, when he was invigilating the exam, he glanced at him from a distance and vaguely remembered that he was a young man who was only a few years older than Jiang Youzhen.

He did not expect that there would be so many hidden talents in this county examination. No wonder when he was marking the papers, he felt that the quality of the answers in this examination was uneven, and some were surprisingly good.

Jiang Youzhen looked at the young man who was walking slowly towards her, and she secretly complained, why is it him again? She didn't have a good impression of this man, but she heard that he was quite capable.

In the first exam, Wen Ruyu lost to him and ranked behind him.

Wen Ruyu clenched his fists in his sleeves, feeling very angry. Ke Zhenqiu knew that Jiang Youzhen was his junior fellow student, and this written test was to clear the name of the county's first case, but he insisted on joining in the fun. What was his intention?

Ke Zhenqiu came up and saluted one by one, and finally stood opposite Jiang Youzhen, smiled and said: "Junior brother Jiang, I have always wanted to discuss knowledge with you, and today is a rare opportunity. Let's just treat it as an ordinary exchange, and it has nothing to do with the competition. Junior brother Jiang won the first place, and I am convinced. This competition has nothing to do with the competition."

Haha! What bullshit are you talking about? It's not up to you to decide whether it matters or not. If she really loses, it will certainly be detrimental to her reputation.

Jiang Youzhen smiled. No matter what the outcome was, how could she lose her composure? Especially in front of so many people.

"Since the arena has been set up, it is only natural to accept the challenge. Whether it is the Four Books or the policy questions, they are all on the arena, so they are related to the arena competition."

Jiang Youzhen bowed to Lin Jiuan and said, "Master Lin, there is still half an hour left before curfew. Why don't we start now?"

"Yes! But I will allow you to add half an hour."

Lin Jiuan said as he gave the order behind him: "Order today's curfew to be postponed for half an hour!"

"Yes!"

"What? There's only four incense sticks of time for the questioning. That's totally too late." A student who rushed back from the provincial school was shocked.

He had studied strategy writing for more than a year, but he could not guarantee that he could write a strategy writing within four incense sticks.

"Yeah! Isn't this too demanding? What kind of article can be produced in four incense sticks of time?"

"Since these two have no objection, it means they can do it. Just because we can't do it doesn't mean they can't do it."

"This is simply ridiculous. These four incense sticks barely make up one hour. It's probably not that detailed to spend one hour on one question!"

"Then let's wait and see!"

"Mr. Luye, you ask the questions first!" Lin Jiuan looked at Pan Changye. He wanted to see if this man knew what was interesting.

"Yes, my lord!"

Pan Changye thought about it, and then started writing. After he stopped writing, Lin Jiuan ordered someone to read the topic aloud.

"Question: Confucius said that harsh government is more ferocious than a tiger, but it is not just harsh government; anything that can harm people is a tiger. Please give two examples to illustrate this. One is a thief who steals, and the other is a hero who bullies others..."

Jiang Youzhen listened carefully. This policy question was very long and listed seven points. Jiang Youzhen looked at Pan Changye. It was only an hour. According to these seven points, it would probably take six or seven hundred words?

Pan Changye really thought they were candidates for the provincial examination. According to common sense, this kind of topic can only be barely completed, let alone the quality.

Even Ke Zhenqiu frowned. Are these kinds of questions suitable for testing people like them who haven't even entered the provincial academy?

Lin Jiuan's face darkened even more. This Pan Changye, relying on his backer, actually didn't take him seriously.

Everyone began to whisper. Although waiting for an hour was really too long, everyone was excited after hearing the topic.

"I'm afraid this question is difficult to answer! It lists seven points, and you have to answer them one by one. It takes a lot of time."

"This Luye hermit is a bit too harsh. If you two still answer it this time, no matter what, I, Yang, still admire you very much."

"That's right!" Everyone nodded.

"Let's start!" Lin Jiuan nodded and signaled someone nearby to strike the gong.

As the gong sounded, Jiang Youzhen had returned to his seat and began to think with his eyes closed.

This question quoted the words of a sage, which roughly means that a tyrannical government is more vicious and tyrannical than a tiger. The seven points listed after the question are to introduce the consequences of tyrannical government.

This question has too many frameworks and I cannot express myself freely. I can only follow the ideas given by him, which is limited.

This kind of article is much more difficult than free expression, and it is even more difficult to make it outstanding. Just discussing those seven points will take up a lot of space.

Ke Zhenqiu on the opposite side was also in deep thought. Although the question was difficult, he did not regret standing up.

Everyone in the world is after fame and fortune, and he is no exception. Not to mention winning over Jiang Youzhen, but taking advantage of this opportunity to become famous is a must.

Of course, it would be even better if I beat Jiang Youzhen.

Thinking of this, he regained his fighting spirit. He looked up and found that Jiang Youzhen had already started writing.