"I am very pleased that all five of you have passed the County Examination."
"According to the imperial regulations, those who place in the top five of the County Examination are exempt from the preliminary prefectural exam and are directly recognized as scholars."
"I should add that the preliminary prefectural exam is merely a way for the authorities to assess and verify the prospective scholars from each county. You need only answer the questions as you would during a regular session at the academy."
Chapter 269