Chapter 265: Supervision is Simple, Just Check the System (2 / 2)
The metropolitan exam tested the Five Classics (Poetry, Documents, Rites, Changes, and Spring and Autumn Annals). The top scorer in each subject was named Jing Kui, and the top five candidates overall were chosen from among them.
The model essay (Chengwen) was selected to serve as an example for future examinees.
To ensure fairness, Xu Yanmiao refrained from using his system to peek at the sealed names—he didn’t want to form biases.
After carefully reviewing the paper, he nodded.
“This is indeed well-written.” He turned to the other examiners. “What do you all think?”
The paper was passed around, and each examiner gave their assessment. The consensus?
On a scale of 100, the score ranged between 88 and 95.
A decision was made.
Xu Yanmiao, as the chief examiner, made the final decision. “Alright, he’s the one.”