Chapter 225: Let Me See—Who’s the Unlucky Fool Chosen This Time? (2 / 2)
Suddenly burdened with the task of serving as the chief examiner for the imperial examination, Xu Yanmiao outwardly expressed gratitude and delight, thanking the emperor for his grace. Internally, however, he was lamenting, [I just want to be a salted fish.]
On top of his current responsibilities—editing historical records and selecting suitable candidates to fill vacant positions—he now had the Spring Examination to deal with.
[Might as well work me to death. QAQ.]
Xu Yanmiao rubbed his face vigorously, then began poring over past imperial exam questions.
[The emperor must be out of his mind. I’m only nineteen, and he’s asking me to write exam questions for scholars—many of whom are older than I am. Does he really trust me?]
[This is like asking a nineteen-year-old to write the national college entrance exam!]
The Deputy Chief Examiner for the Spring Examination, who was also the Minister of War and a Grand Academician of the Huagai Hall, had similar thoughts.
While Xu Yanmiao might be capable in other matters, having him craft the exam questions seemed like a risky gamble. After all, wasn’t he someone who hadn’t even fully studied The Analects of Confucius?
As the minister mulled over these concerns, a hesitant voice interrupted his thoughts.