The daily life of a peasant girl taking the imperial examination

"Hmph! Then, in your opinion, how should this case be tried?"

Seeing everyone's reaction, Dr. Qin chuckled.

He felt that Zhuge Yunshu was still too young and his thinking was too naive.

Which corrupt official who embezzles disaster relief funds, once discovered, doesn't come up with a plausible excuse...?

On the contrary, Zhuge Yunshu was somewhat surprised that Dr. Qin had brought up this topic with her.

Given that, how could she not catch it?

He then rose and gave a slight bow to the crowd:

"Returning to the case at hand, firstly, we need to dispatch impartial, honest officials who are well-versed in the law to the scene of the incident, preferably undercover, to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the warehouse repair situation..."

For example, inquire in detail about the repair time, the hired craftsmen, the materials purchased, and the cost details, etc.

You should also check whether there are proper accounting records and contracts.

At the same time, the investigation focused on the extent to which the remaining disaster relief supplies were protected due to warehouse repairs, and their actual impact on disaster relief efforts...

Today, Zhuge Yunshu was wearing a light pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress). The top was a long-sleeved gauze dress with floral patterns, and the bottom was loose and flowing, with a light-colored belt around her waist... Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, and she exuded a lively and agile energy.

Even the onlookers around the training ground were momentarily stunned by Zhuge Yunshu's incessant chatter on the stage.

How can anyone be so eloquent?

Moreover, she was only nine years old.

Seeing this scene, the students from both Linxi County School and Xiaoshan County School listened intently, especially when she mentioned the exciting parts. They nodded repeatedly to show their approval of what she said.

Here, Zhuge Yunshu continued:

"Secondly, we also need to investigate Ren's official career and reputation."

If he has always been honest and upright, then there may be a reason for this behavior... If he has a history of corruption, then his explanation this time needs to be considered more carefully...

Furthermore, extensively collect testimonies from local residents, subordinate officials, and other relevant personnel to reconstruct the true full picture of the incident…

Every word she spoke struck the hearts of everyone in the training ground like a heavy hammer.

"Finally, based on the investigation results and the specific provisions of the law, a fair judgment will be made..."

If Ren did indeed misappropriate funds to protect disaster relief supplies, and the actions of repairing the warehouse were reasonable and legal, playing a crucial role in reducing disaster losses, then the sentence should be lenient, with penalties such as warnings or demotions, to serve as a deterrent.

However, if the investigation finds that he used this as an excuse to embezzle funds, he will be severely punished as a serious crime of embezzling disaster relief funds, without any leniency…

As soon as she finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted from all around the training ground.

"Wonderful!"

"well said!"

"Only in this way can we avoid wronging a good official who is wholeheartedly dedicated to serving the people."

"That's right, judging from our little Sanyuan, she'll be a great upright official in the future—oops, I mean a great upright official lady..."

"..."

The people showered Zhuge Yunshu with praise as if it were free.

In addition, some scholars in Linxi County were not to be outdone.

For them, praising someone means writing poems or articles, praising them to the skies.

Just like one of the women, around twenty years old, who excitedly shouted loudly towards the crowd:

"The meaning of the scriptures is profound and enlightening, and the subtle words and profound principles are explained without end."

The counting rods skillfully manipulate the universe; the laws and regulations are detailed and the principles are complete.

His extraordinary wisdom astounded all, and his outstanding talent shone for a thousand years.

Yun Shu's virtue and talent are both unparalleled; his reputation will endure forever.

As soon as she finished her poem, the crowds watching the spectacle around the training ground applauded and cheered.

"What a poem! What a poem!"

"This is a work written to suit the occasion."

"The women of our Linxi County are indeed all very capable and discreet."

"..."

Zhuge Yunshu: "..."

It was so sudden!

Although this is a pieced-together poem, there are some issues with its rhyme scheme...

However, it must be said that even someone as thick-skinned as her blushed slightly at the woman's compliment.

Especially the last four lines, "Tsk tsk tsk!"

Ancient scholars were better at praising people.

On the other hand, Zhou Wenchang was speechless after hearing Zhuge Yunshu's last words, unable to find any reason to refute them.

The same goes for Dr. Qin.

Although he was still unwilling, he had to admit that this nine-year-old boy from Linxi County, who had won the top three honors, would definitely not be a simple person in the future.

...when the last stick of incense burned out in the training ground.

Instructor Song nodded slightly to the crowd:

"Zhuge Yunshu's words are logically rigorous and thoughtfully considered; he is truly a great talent in law..."

In this legal analysis competition, the Linxi County School, represented by Zhuge Yunshu, emerged victorious.

Although he tried to restrain himself, a closer look would reveal an undisguised joy in his eyes.

In stark contrast was Dr. Qin's sour face, as if he were constipated.

……

In the afternoon, from 13:00 to 15:00.

This is the final competition between the Xiaoshan County School and the Linxi County School.

Composing poems on the spot.

Considering that Xiaoshan County School had lost three consecutive matches, the questions for the final match were set by Dr. Qin.

"The first question is to compose a five-character quatrain on the theme of 'Summer,' with a time limit of one incense stick's time."

Since the legal analysis competition ended in the morning, Dr. Qin suddenly changed his behavior, acting as if he had given up and was very casual about this final competition.

If even the Master is like this, how much better can his disciples be?

Chen Jiaxing was also listless at this time.

Originally, they had discussed with Dr. Qin all night yesterday, determined to win these two matches today.

Even if it were a draw, it shouldn't have been such an embarrassing loss.

Unfortunately, it backfired.

They still lost.

It was the kind of game where they lost three games in a row.

He could imagine how those people who had previously trampled under their feet would laugh at them if such a disastrous record were to be reported back to Xiaoshan County.

Thinking this, Chen Jiaxing secretly resolved that no matter how the previous matches went, he would give it his best in this competition.

After thinking it over carefully, he immediately picked up the brush on the table and began to write furiously on the paper.

No wonder he acted so quickly.

After all, as a talented scholar renowned for his poetry, who doesn't have a few treasured works to stand out at various banquets?

It is estimated that Dr. Qin took this into consideration when creating the seemingly simple question with the theme of 'summer'.

A quarter of an hour later.

Chen Jiaxing quickly completed the poem.

However, he did not rush to read it aloud.

There was no way around it; in the eyes of the literati of the Great Xia Dynasty, the best poems were usually the last to appear, thus astonishing everyone.

That may have been taken into consideration.

To complement, and to set off.

Zhou Wenchang, the second senior student of Xiaoshan County School who had just lost the competition that morning, was forced to stand up under the intimidation of Dr. Qin.