EBE Chapter 41 The assessment begins
Chapter 41 The assessment begins
"All participants, please enter."
Outside the examination hall, a soldier of the Imperial Guard announced to the officials who were waiting outside.
Meanwhile, the examination hall doors were wide open.
A group of officials lined up to enter the examination hall.
However, everyone entering must undergo a body search, and if anyone is found to be carrying something, they will be arrested immediately.
After an hour of searching, all candidates entered the examination room.
At this moment, the two prime ministers, the six ministers, and other officials of the second rank or above were summoned to the examination hall.
Serving as an invigilator.
Qin Wu was sitting on a seven-meter-high platform.
The platform is five meters high below.
Such regulations are also specifically stipulated.
Only emperors could sit on the nine-meter-high platform.
Eight meters represents the Empress and Empress Dowager.
Seven meters away is the Regent and the Crown Prince.
A prince is six meters tall.
Five meters was the space where officials of the first or second rank could stay.
After all the officials participating in the assessment were seated.
"Distribute the exam papers! No one is allowed to look around or whisper to each other. If anyone is found doing so, their entire clan will be exiled."
"let's start!"
Qin Wu said lazily.
He was holding a wine glass in his hand, giving off an air of frivolousness.
If you didn't know him, you wouldn't be able to tell that he's a complete madman.
"I will obey the order of the Divine Martial King."
The officials bowed respectfully.
The Imperial Guards below then began distributing the exam papers.
When the officials below received the exam papers and saw the exam questions, they all began to feel uneasy.
These test questions were completely different from what they usually learned.
The questions were all about current events, and many of them were just incompetent officials who wouldn't know how to answer such questions.
"Your Highness, what are the test questions? May I take a look?"
The Left Chancellor looked at the surprised officials below and was also curious about what kind of test Qin Wu had set.
That's what made the officials below look so agitated.
"If the Left Prime Minister wants to see it, then let him see it. Send a copy to all the officials!"
Qin Wu said lazily.
His tone was completely indifferent.
The assessment has already begun, so there's no concern that anyone might engage in favoritism or cheating.
If anyone dares to do it, he wouldn't hesitate to take their life.
Qi Ye waved his hand, and the Imperial Guards delivered six sets of examination papers to the Left Prime Minister and others.
The Left Prime Minister and others began to examine the examination papers as soon as they received them.
They were also very surprised when they saw the exam questions.
I never expected Qin Wu to ask such a question.
"The Divine Martial King is truly talented. Such a test will surely select the best talents for our Eastern Qin."
The Left Prime Minister couldn't help but sigh.
These test questions were specifically designed for each position in the six departments.
If one can complete all the questions above, then one is definitely a talent capable of governing the world.
Even if he were the prime minister, he wouldn't dare guarantee that he could answer all the questions above.
"You're too kind, Prime Minister. Would you all like to try this test?"
"I would also like to see the talents of you gentlemen."
Qin Wu smiled and glanced at the group of first and second-rank officials below.
Although it was just a test.
However, he did want to see how capable these officials were.
Are there any capable people available?
"Then I will give it a try."
The Minister of Justice said with a smile.
He did indeed want to try out this set of test questions.
"Give the Minister of Justice a set of writing materials."
Qin Wu waved his hand, and someone brought over a set of fine cold ink and snow wolf brush.
These are the finest depictions of the far north.
It's no exaggeration to say that it's priceless.
The Minister of Justice was very surprised to receive the pen and ink.
"Cold ink, snow wolf hair."
The Minister of Revenue, who was standing to the side, said in surprise.
"what?"
Other officials also rushed forward to see.
"These are truly Cold Ink and Snow Wolf Hair brushes; they are priceless treasures!"
"It is only found in the far north. I didn't expect that the Divine Martial King also has it."
Someone exclaimed in shock.
"In our Eastern Qin, only His Majesty possesses two pieces of Cold Ink, and as for the Snow Wolf Hair brush, there is only one."
"His Majesty has always kept it in his private treasury and is reluctant to use it."
"This old minister was fortunate enough to see it once before."
The Left Prime Minister held the cold ink and examined it carefully.
It was like admiring a priceless treasure.
"Your Highness, isn't it too extravagant to use this for my homework?"
The Minister of Justice was somewhat at a loss as to what to do.
He dared not use something so valuable; after all, even His Majesty was reluctant to use it, so for him to do so would be an overstepping of his bounds.
"Use it with confidence. This is mine. It has already been sent to His Majesty. His Majesty will not blame you. If the Minister of Justice's answer sheet satisfies me, this set of writing materials will be yours."
Qin Wu said with a smile.
Don't care at all.
Although this set of writing materials is precious, he can afford to give it away.
Moreover, he still has quite a few in his possession.
If the Minister of Justice can satisfy him, giving him a set wouldn't be a big deal.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I will certainly not disappoint you."
The Minister of Justice said excitedly.
This is really good stuff.
The fact that the Divine Martial King could offer such a gift shows his generosity.
He was originally a military officer, so he has always been closer to military officers.
He wouldn't have chosen a side if he had no other choice.
If he could take the opportunity to choose sides again, he would definitely choose the military general, the Divine Warrior King.
Moreover, he already had a good relationship with the Zhennan Marquis's mansion in private.
"No need to be polite, let's begin!"
Qin Wu smiled.
It seems that the information Jiang Pingwu gave him was correct.
This Minister of Justice was indeed not truly serving the Zhou King.