Chapter 1278: The Eve of the Storm Chapter 1278: The Eve of the Storm “Have you prepared the exam questions?” The Crown Prince asked again.
“This is the reason I came here,” said Zhang Ronghua.
He told her about the Shang Dynasty.
He continued.
“There will be a battle between Great Xia and them sooner or later, and it is unavoidable.
Both sides are preparing with all their might.
Once one side is ready, they will be the first to start a war.
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In my opinion, knowledge is important, but if one only knows how to talk on paper, they will not be able to use it in practice.
Moreover, the examinees who participated in the general exams this time have stood out from the academy and provincial examinations.
They have all reached this stage and have extraordinary abilities.
Next, we should focus on ‘true ability’.”
The Crown Prince pondered over the pros and cons.
Two fingers knocked on the table, making a “dong dong” sound.
There was not much time left for them.
Once the war arrived, the entire Great Xia would have to move.
Practicality was much more important than theory.
If it was in the past, there would still be time to slowly nurture them.
But now was not the time.
There was not enough time.
They had to reserve enough officials with strong abilities.
Whether they were sent to the Wu Tribe, the Five Elements Tribe, or other places, if they did not have real talent, they could just talk and leave the place to them to govern.
If they did not do it well, something big might happen.
If he had the ability, this wouldn’t have happened.
Everything would have developed in a good direction and flourished.
“You’re right.
This imperial examination focuses on ‘reality’.
It doesn’t focus on talent.
It screens out people with real talent.”
“Your Highness is wise!”
“Has Zhang Qinglin learned how to suck up too?” The crown prince teased.
He took a sip of tea.
” You are in charge of this matter, including the invigilators.
Get someone to send the name list over.”
“Understood!” Zhang Ronghua replied.
“Go!”
He bade farewell and left.
He didn’t rush out of the palace and walked towards the Ministry of Rites.
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It was nearing the fight for the position of the Pavilion Elders.
Pei Caicai basically didn’t care about the affairs of the world.
He left the matters of the Ministry of Rites to his confidants and fully prepared for the upcoming competition.
He wanted to become the strongest in the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets.
He sat in the inner room with a cup of tea and a book.
Thump!
Thump!
” Master!” Someone knocked on the door and the voice of the Golden Scale Mysterious Heavenly Army came from outside.” Lord, the Marquis of Nancheng requests an audience!”
Pei Caihua put down the book and smiled.
The door was pushed open.
Zhang Ronghua entered from the outside, and the Golden Scale Mysterious Heaven Army closed the door.
He walked inside.
“You don’t need those rules when you’re with me.” Pei Cai waved his hand without waiting for him to bow.
He gestured for her to sit down.
“For the invigilator list?”
The merit that had been delivered to their doorstep was a great merit.
The officials who participated would have a lot of experience.
“Yes, sir!” Zhang Ronghua said.
“What do you think?”
Zhang Ronghua didn’t hide anything.
He said what he was thinking.” It’s taboo to eat alone.
Other than our people, we can also transfer people from the neutral faction.
We can give fewer spots, but we can’t not give them.”
“I can rest assured that you’re the one handling the matter,” Pei Caihua said with a smile.
“Are the questions ready?”
Zhang Ronghua said.
Pei Caihua stroked his beard and teased,” The news of you being the invigilator has probably spread by now.
Those examinees are trying to find out more about you and are preparing to test.”
This was something unavoidable.
” They would never have thought that you would not play according to common sense.
You did not use an essay as a topic, but instead used the war between the two countries as a question.
I wonder how many people will bet on the wrong question this time.”
Zhang Ronghua said,” For those who are truly capable, no matter how the questions are changed, it will not affect their results.
If they study hard, or take advantage of the situation, they want to take the exam in high school.
We don’t need such people.”
“After the exams, the people scolding you will circle around the capital.” Pei Caihua joked.
“Are there still fewer people scolding me now?”
They looked at each other and laughed.
He took a sip of tea.
“Uncle Pei, how are the preparations going?” asked Zhang Ronghua.
“Everything is ready, just waiting for the start.”
“That’s good!”
After chatting for a while, they confirmed the name list.
Zhang Ronghua went to Zhantai Hall again and handed it to the Crown Prince.
He only left after receiving the approval.
Back at the government office.
Ding Yi took over Tie Changlin’s work.
He was in charge of the gourmet street and the cultivator street.
The latter was in charge of the aftermath of the death of the prefecture soldiers last night.
Just as he was about to look at the inheritance of the Imperial Family in his mind, Mo Qi ‘an came to report that Marquis Wushuang requested an audience.
He had guessed the other party’s intentions and was learning the art of war.
The last time the Huo family was a guest, she had promised him.
Zhang Ronghua ordered someone to invite him in.
Huo Shouguo was carrying two large and dark watermelons.
He placed them on the table and smiled.” I came uninvited.
I hope I’m not disturbing you?”
“What are you talking about, Uncle Huo?” Zhang Ronghua stood up with a smile.
He asked Mo Qi ‘an to leave and was about to pour tea when Huo Shouguo said,” I got this melon from Donghai.
It’s tender, juicy, and very sweet.
Try it!”
“Alright!” Zhang Ronghua agreed.
She cut the melon open.
It was bright red and crisp.
She handed over a piece and took a bite.
It was indeed as he said.
It was sweet and juicy.
After eating, he wiped the water off the corner of his mouth.
“Uncle Huo, you’ve led the army all your life.
Your knowledge in this area is very solid.
Let’s not start from the beginning.”
“I’ll listen to you,” Huo Shouguo said humbly like a student who was seeking the Dao.
Zhang Ronghua asked a few questions to clarify his level.
Huo Shouguo’s answer was very good.
He used one sentence to describe him as ” superb.” As expected of a top family of generals.
After thinking for a while, he decided to teach him psychological warfare.
If he could master it, he would be able to reach a higher level in the art of war and strategy.
He would reach Shen Qingzhi’s level or even surpass him.
Even among the generals of Great Xia, including Marshal Tian Ce and the five vice marshals, he would be ranked in the top five.
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