After traveling through time, I was spotted by the new emperor

Chapter 139 Farewell before departure

Ye Wuwei spoke out the words he had prepared long ago:

"Originally, the imperial examination system was to be divided into the academy examination, the provincial examination, the metropolitan examination, and the palace examination.

The academy examination is an examination at the prefecture and county levels. Participants are called tongsheng, those who pass are called xiucai, and the first one is called the top student.

The provincial examination is an examination at the provincial level. Participants are called scholars, those who pass the exam are called juren, and the first one is called jieyuan.

The joint examination was an examination organized by the imperial court. Participants were called Juren, those who passed were called Gongshi, and the first one was called a member.

The palace examination was an examination presided over by the emperor. Participants were called Gongshi, and those who passed were called Jinshi. The first place was called Zhuangyuan, the second place was called Bangyan, and the third place was called Tanhua.

The palace examination was an additional test, with questions set by the emperor on the spot. As long as the candidates did not commit any major offenses or performed too poorly, they could basically become Jinshi.

But this time it will only be piloted in Andu, so the academy examination can be waived for now.

Since this imperial examination plans to admit 120 Jinshi, the admission rate for Juren should be about 20 times, or 2400 people.

As for the examination subjects, you can set them according to the talents needed by the court, and even admit students by subject.

For example, the Jinshi exam tested policy essays, the Mingjing exam tested classics, the Mingsuan exam tested mathematics, and so on.

Ye Wuwei told him all the scientific research knowledge he knew.

Chen Shusheng nodded frequently as he listened. After Ye Wuwei finished speaking, his first question was:

"What are provincial exams?"

Ye Wuyi was embarrassed: he forgot that the Qi Dynasty did not have the concept of "province".

"Provincial exams are divided by region. For example, the economically developed areas of Andu, Qamdo, Ledu, and Fengdu can be grouped into one province and have separate exam centers."

Seeing that Chen Shusheng understood, Ye Wuwei reminded him again:

“The most critical issue now is that the references cannot be made up entirely of current Andu people.

You should strongly encourage common scholars from places like Changdu, Ledu, and Fengdu to go to Andu for reference, so that you can select true talents."

Chen Shusheng thought for a moment:

"Chamdo and Ledu are not far from Andu, so it's not difficult to go to Andu for reference, but Fengdu..."

"Then you should focus on promoting it in Chamdo and Ledu. The imperial court can even sponsor travel expenses for candidates going to Andu to take the exam."

"You reminded me of that.

Most commoners who study are poor and don’t have the money to travel, so they need sponsorship. However, sponsorship from the court is not appropriate, so it should be sponsored by the family.”

"If they are sponsored by the family, will these people become members of aristocratic families again?"

"Even if we don't take the initiative, do you think the Zhuang and Yuwen families will just let it happen? I'm afraid they've already figured out how to recruit people."

Ye Wuyi was stunned: This was something he had not expected.

"Brother Chen, this is all I know. You'll need to weigh and consider how to implement it.

But I remind you:

You are the chief examiner this time, so be careful not to be framed and cause trouble for His Majesty."

After saying this, Ye Wuwei felt that he should tell Chu Fuchi to send a few people to protect Chen Shusheng.

Chen Shusheng then asked Ye Wuwei many more questions. Ye Wuwei answered all the questions he knew, and let Chen Shusheng figure out the ones he didn't know.

Ye Wuwei felt that it made sense for Chen Shusheng to be so knowledgeable.

Chen Shusheng is a very curious baby. He must figure out and understand anything he doesn't understand. He does not reject new things and is curious about all new things.

I guess he puts all his attention into studying.

……

After a few days, Chu Fuchi prepared everything Ye Wuwei asked him to prepare.

When Chu Fuchi handed the things to Ye Wuwei, he asked, "Do you think these are okay?"

Ye Wuwei tried all the tools and said, "It's fine. No need to change it."

"Then these things..."

"You can leave it at a store and I'll pick it up tomorrow. Oh, and I still need some silver."

"Are you planning to leave tomorrow?"

"Well, to avoid any more trouble. Remember to hold His Majesty back after court tomorrow."

Chu Fuchi was silent for a while and then said:

"it is good.

I won't leave your things in storage. Tomorrow I'll have someone meet you outside Anding Gate with the silver and these things."

"it is good."

"Since you have made up your mind to go, there is one thing I cannot hide from you.

Qi Cheng came back today, but he didn't find Pei Qing.

According to his neighbors, Pei Qing disappeared some time ago and no one knows where he went.

"Isn't Pei Qing married?"

"No."

Ye Wuwei thought for a moment:

"I heard Pei Qing was trapped in bed by you? And the other party is Concubine Yuwen's cousin's wife?"

"Yes".

Chu Fuchi thought for a moment: "You mean Pei Qing might go find her?"

"I do not know either.

But I think since the other party is the cousin's wife of Concubine Yuwen, she must not be an unknown person.

If that's the case, she's still willing to be with Pei Qing, so there should be some affection between them."

"She has been missing since that incident."

"Then go investigate."

After saying this, Ye Wuwei continued:

"This further confirms that Pei Qing has two letters. You must think of a strategy to deal with them."

"Pei Qing can't cause any big trouble with those two letters. Even if Grand Tutor Yuwen and his men got hold of them, they won't pose a threat to Wushuang.

I'm afraid they've colluded with the Northern Prince."

"If that's the case, I must hurry to the North to stop the Great Prince from colluding with them."

Before parting, Chu Fuchi looked at Ye Wuwei's back and said, "Take care!"

Ye Wuwei didn't look back and waved to Chu Fuchi.

If they were Ye Wuwei’s modern comrades, they would understand the meaning of Ye Wuwei’s wave: If he fails, he will die!

……

That night, Ye Wuwei restrained himself and did not show any more enthusiasm than usual, so as not to arouse Qi Wushuang's suspicion.

But the next morning, when Qi Wushuang got up to attend court, Ye Wuwei finally couldn't help himself.

Ye Wuwei wanted to look at Qi Wushuang for a while longer.

Ye Wuwei also got up from the bed and put on a nightgown. "Today I will imitate those virtuous ladies and send you to court."

Qi Wushuang was extremely sensitive. He turned around and looked directly at Ye Wuwei: "Are you going to the North?"

Yesterday, Qi Cheng came back and said that he couldn't find Pei Qing, but Wu Wei showed abnormality today.

Ye Wuwei looked back at Qi Wushuang with pretended doubt:

"I just said I was sending you to court. How could you imagine I was going to the North?"

"You've never given me a gift before, why do you suddenly want to give me one today?"

"Is it okay if I just do it on a whim? In the past, I didn't send you off because you were too busy at night. These past few days, I've had nothing to do, so I have time to sleep during the day, so I'm not that tired."

Qi Wushuang didn't see anything unusual in Ye Wuwei's expression, but he was still uneasy:

"Then I won't go to court today and will accompany you."

"I can't afford that. I don't want to be labeled a scoundrel who brought disaster to the country."

Ye Wuyi said as he pushed Qi Wushuang out: "Hurry up and go to court, I'll wait for you to come back."

Qi Wushuang kept looking back: "You can't lie to me."

"I promise not to lie to you."

Ye Wuwei sent Qi Wushuang to the palace gate and watched Qi Wushuang leave.