Chapter 528: What they did was a teacher’s ritual!

In Qionglin Garden, there is an exquisite attic and a spacious hall, already filled with tables and chairs, neatly arranged, with fine wines and delicacies, and the fragrance is overflowing...

Many Jinshi and officials are seated, and the banquet is about to begin.

Of course Wang Kang was sitting at the same table with Lin Xiangru and others, and most people's eyes were still focused on him.

During the scientific examination, Wang Kang, as the chief examiner, also visited the examination room, but he was busy answering questions at the time and did not see him in detail. He had heard of many of his reputations, but this was the first time he had actually seen him.

According to custom, before the banquet, the chief official will give a speech to encourage the successful candidates.

After the scene fell silent, Lin Xiangru stood up and said: "I am the Prime Minister of the Left, Lin Xiangru, and by your Majesty's order, I will host this Qionglin Banquet as a celebration and as a show of grace!"

"His Majesty implemented the reform of the imperial examination and the provincial examination was successfully completed. During this process, there were many twists and turns, and even a major fraud case occurred!"

"However, evil does not overwhelm good and it ends successfully. You are the first batch of Jinshi since the reform. You must cherish it, never forget your original intention, and share your worries for Your Majesty, for our Zhao country, and for our court."

"Dedicate yourself to the best of your ability until you die!"

Lin Xiangru looked calm, and his words were righteous and encouraging, which made all the Jinshi nod their heads.

After Lin Xiangru finished speaking, he changed the subject and said: "This provincial examination can go so smoothly and have such a situation. In fact, there is one person who played a big role in it."

"I believe you all know who I am talking about. He is the chief official of this provincial examination, Wang Kang!"

"I'll ask him to come and encourage you all!"

Hearing this, Wang Kang, who was sitting there, hesitated for a moment, then waved his hands and said: "I'll forget it. I just did what I should do. It's the result of the joint efforts of all of you."

"Oh, you are so humble,"

Yan Liqun smiled and said: "When I was asking you to speak, you pushed me away. No, you are the chief officer, so I have to say this!"

Lin Xiangru also said: "Tell me a few words."

Several people tried to persuade him, but Wang Kang couldn't refuse, so he stood up. For a moment, the eyes of the whole audience were focused on him.

Wang Kang didn't show any stage fright either. He walked up from the table and walked to the aisle.

He looked around at the people sitting there, and his faces gradually registered. During the scientific examination, Wang Kang, in order to detect cheating candidates, went through all the candidates in front of the roster...

Thoughts flashed through his mind, Wang Kang said in a deep voice: "As you can see, I am Wang Kang!"

"The prodigal son you call him is the most influential person in Zhao State!"

"I know you have a lot of prejudices against me and a lot of dissatisfaction with me. I don't have a weak crown, I don't have half the talent, and I am in charge of the imperial examination. I only rely on His Majesty's grace and I am just from Fuyang!"

"Prejudice is a big mountain in people's hearts. I can't change it and I don't care,"

"I, it's me!"

The opening words made everyone's hearts tremble suddenly!

Because Wang Kang spoke to their hearts and what they really thought.

Even the officials present felt the same way.

At first, they had the same view, but compared to this, they were even more impressed by Wang Kang's attitude.

I don't care what you think.

Me, it’s me!

Wang Kang continued: "Most of the questions in this imperial examination were written by me. I know that many of you have complained that this question is biased and this question is difficult, but who can really think about the reasons for this question?"

, what’s the point!”

"Participate in the Qionglin Banquet, pass the Jinshi, and be selected from more than 5,000 candidates. Your family will shine. Your parents will brag to the neighbors and throw a big banquet!"

"But you yourself wear Jinshi uniforms, swagger around the city, and enjoy the envious eyes of others. You have become other people's children!"

"When you return home, rich gentry and officials will come to your door to give you gifts, and matchmakers will come to your door to introduce you to your marriage."

"You can even come in front of the girl you once admired, but she once looked down on you. Look, you were wrong at first, and now I am a Jinshi..."

"Ha ha!"

After saying these words, many people laughed, because this is the current situation and a practical matter.

But at this time, Wang Kang changed the topic and his voice became colder: "But I advise you not to do this!"

"Because, in my opinion, you are simply unqualified!"

This sentence immediately made the scene cool down, and the people who were originally laughing became surprised!

"You are just some relatively lucky people, because according to my admission standards, only a few of you are qualified!"

Hearing this, many people present turned red. They all studied hard and put in a lot of effort. They finally passed the exam and were very proud.

Now that Wang Kang despises him, how can he be convinced?

One person finally couldn't bear it anymore and stood up suddenly and said: "Master Wang, I am dissatisfied with what you said!"

Wang Kang asked calmly: "What's wrong with you?"

"We have passed the scientific examination and the fact that we can sit here is enough. How can you say that we are unqualified?"

"yes!"

This statement resonates.

Wang Kang looked at this man and said, "Your name is Bai Yong, you are from the suburbs of Fengzhou..."

Bai Yong was surprised and asked: "You know me?"

"I know every candidate,"

Wang Kang said something that shocked everyone. Then he changed the topic and said, "Tell me about your test papers."

"In the six subjects of the exam, you are only average in terms of classics, meaning, theory, and policy. You can only make do with the wording, and the articulation is even worse. Am I right?"

Bai Yongdeng was speechless immediately.

Wang Kang asked back: "Before the results were released, did you think you could get the rank?"

Bai Yong was even more speechless.

"The reason why you were admitted was because your calculations were outstanding. It was an exceptional admission. Aren't you lucky?"

Wang Kang said coldly: "Since this is the case, you should remain humble and still refuse to accept it? What qualifications do you have to refuse to accept it?"

"There are many of you in a situation like yours...so I say you are not qualified. You still have a lot to learn!"

Bai Yong hesitated and sat down with a red face.

Wang Kang looked around at the crowd and said again: "Being a Jinshi has nothing to show off. Although you have passed the imperial examination!"

"But there is a bigger examination room waiting for you!"

"This examination room is an officialdom and a country, and the assessors are the citizens of the city!"

This sentence made everyone shudder.

Wang Kang continued: "After this, you will all step into the officialdom, but I hope that you will be able to perform your duties and responsibilities in your own posts, use what you have learned, apply what you know, serve as an official, and benefit the country!"

"This is what I want to say to you, my encouragement to you!"

For a moment, the whole place was silent, and everyone stared at Wang Kang with dark eyes.

Every word of his words is precious and enlightening. I believe that many years later, these people will be able to remember...Wang Kang's encouragement to them!

I don’t know who it was, but the first one stood up, followed by others, moved out of their seats, and bowed deeply to Wang Kang!

What they did was a teacher’s ritual!

It means that at this moment, they truly identify with this identity.
Chapter completed!