Transformed into a furry person, I am doing public relations in the Northern Song Dynasty

"Although it is said in the Classic of Classics: Essays, the texts are the same but the details are different. Memorials should be elegant, essays should be logical, inscriptions should be realistic, and poems should be beautiful. However, now that Zi Huan is going to take the imperial examination, it is not to let the examiner know how good your writing is, but to let him know how talented you are..."

The young man named Zihuan was only about fifteen or sixteen years old. It must be his first time to perform. He looked very educated when he heard what was said.

He then walked out with his article in his arms, and someone else asked Mr. Zhao.

"Since you said that policy essays are the key, what do you think should be the topic this year? The teacher gave us a few questions to discuss, but we all felt that they didn't grasp the key points."

Zhao Chengyan was willing to answer. He thought about it and said.

"Generally speaking, this policy essay is inseparable from the issues of civil affairs, commerce, law, military administration, and state administration. Since I have never taken an exam on it, I dare not speak lightly. I will only share my own views."

"A few days ago, I was talking to Youzheng about how the government is having a headache with various expenditures. I wonder if I could ask you students what you think about the problem of increasing unnecessary expenses."

"Also, a few days ago, when I was reviewing the Zuo Zhuan, I suddenly thought of this: King Wu of Jin conquered Wu by his own decision, while Fu Jian was defeated by his own decision when he attacked Jin; Qi Huan relied on Guan Zhong to become the hegemon, while Yan Kuai relied on Zi Zhi to be defeated. The events were the same, but the results were different. Why is that?"

Zhao Chengyan asked two questions in a row, and everyone began to ponder. Even Liu Yunqing listened with great interest and couldn't help but think along with them.

The meaning of "extravagant expenses" is that there are too many unnecessary expenses. Needless to say, this problem is still about redundant officials.

Everyone knows that there are too many officials in the court to be used, and the official positions and the actual work of the officials are completely different.

But who dares to speak?

Where should we start to make corrections?

Will anyone’s interests be affected?

Only those with great talent in governing a country dare to discuss this question.

The second question is also very interesting.

What it means is that Emperor Wu of Jin, Sima Yan, acted arbitrarily and destroyed Wu to unify the world, Fu Jian of Former Qin acted arbitrarily and lost the Battle of Feishui and destroyed his country, Duke Huan of Qi appointed Guan Zhong and became the hegemon, and King Kuai of Yan appointed Zi Zhi and caused chaos in Yan. The same method but different results, why?

If you are not well-read in history books, you may not even understand the allusions in this question. However, those present are students who are about to take the exam. If you don’t have some level of knowledge, how dare you come here?

After a while, someone answered.

"For the second question, the key point should be the merits and demerits of a gentleman's arbitrary decision."

With the first sound, the second soon followed.

"No! I believe that the way to be a king is to gather the strengths of all schools of thought and listen to the voices of millions of subjects."

"This question should refute the king's arbitrary decision!"

This is what intellectuals are like. They are naturally well-mannered and elegant in daily life, but when it comes to disputes of opinion, they can't help but argue until they get red in the face and thick neck.

Some people are not only talented in writing, but also know a little bit about martial arts.

Liu Yunqing had never seen such a scene before, so he took Yu Ping and took a few steps back to avoid being affected.

As she stepped back, Zhang Youzheng, who was watching the fun beside Zhao Chengyan, saw Madam Liu and her servant, and immediately spoke loudly.

"Madam Liu, what do you think about the second question?"

When Liu Yunqing was called upon, he felt as horrified as when he was distracted in school and was called upon by the teacher to answer a question.

She looked up suddenly and was met with dozens of curious eyes, including Mr. Zhao's.

Mr. Zhao saved her and comforted her softly.

"Madam Liu, please feel free to speak up if you have any opinions. We are just discussing it together. There is no right or wrong."

Qin Xin appeared out of nowhere and also comforted him.

"Yes, Madam Liu, just tell me. You are not like us who only know how to study all day. You may have other opinions. If there is anything you don't understand, I can also explain it to you."

Liu Yunqing took a deep breath, smiled and thanked Qin Xin, thinking that fortunately her family ran a bookstore and she had read a few books, so she was not so unable to understand even the questions.

"Master Zhao is well-read in history books. Before hearing what you said, I had never thought about this question. However, since you mentioned this, I suddenly remembered a sentence I read in a medical book before. Perhaps I can solve the problem from here."

"The Biography of Hua Tuo says: Xun, a government official, and Li Yan were both hospitalized. They both had headaches and fevers, and they suffered from the same problem. Hua Tuo said, "Xun should be treated with purgatives, and Yan should be treated with sweating." Someone was puzzled by the difference. Hua Tuo said, "Xun has external fullness, and Yan has internal fullness, so the treatments should be different." He then gave each of them medicine, and they got up together the next morning."

"Some people suffer from headache and fever, and it seems that they need to take the same medicine. However, if you look deeper, there are many reasons for headache and fever. It may be a heat syndrome or a cold syndrome, so the medicine used will naturally be different."

"I think this logic can also be applied to the question raised by Mr. Zhao. Although they are all monarchs who appoint certain talents, the people are different and face different situations, so the results are naturally different. If we generalize, I'm afraid it's a bit inappropriate."

After saying this, Liu Yunqing bowed to the talented scholars and smiled brightly when he looked up.

"Of course, these are just some of my humble opinions. They are not as good as those of you talented scholars. Please just listen and laugh. Your ability to govern the country and bring peace to the world still depends on you!"

After hearing her humble words, everyone seemed to wake up and bowed to her again and again, no longer treating her as an ordinary businessman.

"Madam Liu is really amazing. She can make people suddenly enlightened with just a few words."

"Yes! Madam Liu Ruoye will take the test, but there will be no chance for us to be on the list!"

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All those present were young people who spoke without restraint and were not ashamed to praise others repeatedly.

Just then someone asked Liu Yunqing if he liked reading and whether he liked to attend the literary gathering here. Liu Yunqing waved his hands repeatedly as if he had been saved.

"I am just a layman, how can I compare with you? I heard that Mr. Zhao came again today, so I came here to repay his kindness."

When this was said, everyone's eyes shifted to Mr. Zhao. The story of the talented scholar and the beautiful woman had been heard many times in Xiaotianshui Alley, and the word "repay a favor" could make people think a lot.

However, she saw that Mr. Zhao was not shy about anything and walked straight up to her.

"Madam Liu, you are too polite. I just saw a case being tried in court that day and saw your father about to hit someone, so I protected you for a moment. It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning."

One sentence explained the whole thing, and all the beautiful speculations in everyone's mind disappeared. Seeing that Mr. Zhao was in good spirits and Madam Liu was upright, they really didn't dare to think too much.

This was all rehearsed, and the two of them had a tacit understanding. Liu Yunqing did not let Mr. Zhao refuse. He opened the package that Yuping was holding and presented two boxes that sparkled in the sunlight.

"It's just a piece of cake for you, sir, but to me, you saved my life. You must have seen all the good things. I don't want to find some gold and silver to make you unhappy."

"Knowing that you are good at writing, I devoted myself to making incense paper. It is not a very expensive thing, but I just want to add some interest to your reading and writing."