In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, an examination paper lay flat on the table of the evaluation team.

The characters on the exam paper were strong and elegant, written in standard clerical script.

Although the exam paper was never opened, everyone knew its owner: Zheng Qian.

Below, three hundred examiners sat quietly, their eyes filled with fervor.

Mo Yuan took a deep breath, scanned everyone, and said in a deep voice.

"Distinguished scholars, we are the scholars who set and reviewed the exam questions. Since we have done the right thing, we naturally do not need to worry about how future generations will judge us, nor are we afraid of their judgment. Therefore, I hereby declare that the score of this exam paper is valid."

"Haha, I told you it would be no problem at all. If I don't get full marks on this test, I won't get 30 points on any of the three tests that are out of 90."

"That's right, that's right. I'm not only a bachelor, but also the Grand Marshal of our country. Every question from the examinee was like a revelation to me, especially the 'Thirty-Six Stratagems,' which I've never seen or heard of in my life."

"A perfect score is a must based on the Thirty-Six Stratagems. Breaking the ironclad rules is an honor, not a shackle."

That's right, Zheng Qian's fifth subject: military strategy and tactics, securing peace and stability through military force, received a perfect score.

Since the beginning of the Heroes' Gathering, in 550 years and 101 times, apart from two perfect scores in the fields of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, no other exam paper has ever achieved a perfect score.

Wen has no first, Wu has no second.

Everyone interprets a text differently, so when scholars gather to analyze the questions, they will have different opinions, and when these different opinions arise, points will be deducted.

The examination question review system is very detailed. Each examiner can offer opinions and score the exam papers. In case of disagreement, the average score is calculated.

Different countries have different ideologies and different levels of knowledge.

To get a perfect score, you need the unanimous approval of 300 examiners from different countries, which is harder than climbing to the sky.

This year, two subjects produced perfect scores, forcing Mo Yuan to convene a meeting.

Because the name of the candidates who got full marks in both subjects was Zheng Qian.

The sixth examination papers were delivered to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and the scholars returned to their seats, sat upright, and looked ahead.

Clang...

The heavy doors of the Hall of Mental Cultivation closed, and Mo Yuan and Wen Xianren hurriedly got up and ran to the table behind them, plopping down in chairs.

"Mo Yuan, that last game doesn't count. We agreed that I could take back three moves, but you checkmated me after I only took back two. That's cheating."

“Zheng Qian said in the rules that whether or not a move can be taken back depends on the agreement between the two parties. I do not agree to take back three times; I only agree to take back two times.”

"Twice is fine, I'm sure I can beat you this time."

"You always say that, but you've never won a single game."

All five are literary giants with unfathomable cultivation and exceptional reasoning skills; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to sit in the assessment group for the 50 Chinese literature exams.

Mo Yuan, as expected of the person in charge, was so powerful that even when the four of them took turns attacking, they couldn't defeat him. They were all utterly defeated in every round.

“Oh dear, Master Wen, you made a terrible move. Mo Yuan’s cannon attacked your elephant, but your elephant was still on the other side without moving. He checkmated and captured your rook. You’ve lost again.”

"Why didn't you say so earlier? If I had made the elephant fly, he wouldn't have been able to draw it."

"I just told you to get the cannon pad, but you were greedy and ate his horse instead. You didn't listen to me. If you don't lose, who will?"

"I want to take back a move, Mo Yuan."

Mo Yuan took a sip of tea and said with a faint smile, "Alright, but this is the second time already, so there's no going back on it."

"If I don't regret it, then I won't."

Wen Xianren launched his elephant, Mo Yuan positioned his cannon in the center, and Wen Xianren continued to greedily attack the horse, neglecting to defend the center line.

"Will."

Mo Yuan's cannon knocked down the pawn and checkmate, and Wen Xian moved his advisor to defend. One of his horses didn't move, but the other horse had already jumped to the other side, ready to steal Mo Yuan's chariot.

"Checkmate, game complete."

After taking two steps, Wen Xianren moved his advisor to block the path of the king, and Mo Yuan's cannon flipped the elephant, resulting in a double checkmate and a dead end.

"We lost again. How could we lose again? You three are too weak. Even as strategists, you can't beat Mo Yuan."

"If you don't listen to me, whose fault is it?"

The four argued incessantly, then reviewed the situation, and finally came to a conclusion.

Moving the pawn in the center as the first step is a mistake.

Mo Yuan greatly admired Zheng Qian. His decision to forgo the points in the chess section and draw the chess pieces was truly ingenious.

Chess is a fair game between two armies, with countless variations. It can be used to describe politics, how to be a person, and how to govern a country.

Such a prodigy! I must get to know him after the written exam and have a couple of rounds with him.

The sixth subject: Discussing national affairs and planning for the future.

As time went on, the number of exam papers decreased, and the assessment team became increasingly busy.

By the time the scholars had finished grading more than 8,000 exam papers, it was already late at night.

On the assessment team's table, fifteen exam papers were neatly stacked.

These fifteen exam papers are those that the examiners felt could get full marks. However, the evaluation team felt that there was controversy about giving these papers high marks, so they need to be taken out separately and scored uniformly after the examiners have finished reviewing the questions.

"The first exam paper, titled 'People Seek Development and Peace of Mind, Government and People Unite to Promote Harmony,' was read aloud by the scholar who reviewed the questions."

As Mo Yuan finished speaking, an old man stood up and began to read the scroll.

This article discusses the common people, the government, and the principles of governance.

Ultimately, a high score of 94 was given.

The second essay, "Governance and Balanced Development Strategies," received a high score of 96.

……

The fifteenth article, "Cross-border Alliances and Diplomatic Strategies: Building a Pluralistic and Symbiotic International Order," moved all the scholars present.

Wen Xianren was very proud, because he recognized the handwriting in the article; it was written by Dong Hao, the crown prince of their Crescent Moon Kingdom.

"The idea of ​​'multi-faceted coexistence' proposed by the test takers—involving the common people, the government, and international affairs—is truly unprecedented and has broadened my horizons."

"That's right. This candidate is not a general or minister, but has the talent of an emperor for all ages. It would be difficult for his country not to become strong."

"Most importantly, his vision is so high that it is beyond our reach. According to what he wrote, the fifty countries will be linked together for common development, and our fifty countries will usher in a new chapter of prosperity and strength."

Wen Xianren coughed once, and the scholars below stopped their discussion. He stood up and spoke slowly.

"Distinguished scholars, the first subject, poetry and prose, has been perfect in its praise of heaven and earth; the fifth subject, military strategy, has been perfect in its application of military tactics to secure peace and stability. In my opinion, this essay is the perfect essay for the sixth subject, discussing the world and planning for the future."

"Full marks, I support it."

"Yes, not only will we get full marks, but we will also recommend our country to the king after we return home, to promote friendly relations between countries, link trade and commerce, and achieve common development."

"Full marks, we have no objections."

Dong Hao's "Order of Friendship among Fifty Nations" is so profound that it has inspired the 300 scholars to look up to it, and they all feel they could all receive full marks.

At this moment, Mo Yuan stood up and asked, "Where is the exam paper with the 'Iron Brush and Silver Hook' style?"

The three hundred people looked at each other; it was no secret that the examination paper with its iron-like strokes and silver hooks was Zheng Qian's examination paper.

As long as Zheng Qian answers the questions, he can bring surprises to everyone, even things beyond his academic knowledge.

For example, 1234567, do, re, mi, fa, so, la, si, musical notation, chess.

A middle-aged man stood up, bowed to Mo Yuan, and said loudly.

“I reviewed his exam paper, which was full of iron-like strokes and silver hooks. His 'New Century, New Unit' was a fantasy and did not conform to reality. I gave it thirty points.”

The eyelids of the five members of the evaluation panel twitched violently, and even many truly talented bachelors felt their hearts pound.

Brother, you're saying it's a pipe dream to give 30 points to two students who got full marks? Have you ever thought about this?

It's not that Zheng Qian's writings are fantastical and unrealistic; it's that your knowledge is too shallow to understand their true meaning.

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