Tianbao lasted for eleven years.

At this time, the Tang Dynasty was already declining day by day. Under the pink and white skin, both skin and flesh were declining.

After several years of "unparalleled talent", one candidate finally stood out in this year's selection. Li Longji couldn't sit still anymore and decided to hold the palace examination himself.

After Yang Guozhong reported the success of the Nanzhao war, he led the officials to express their position: Talents sent from heaven are the blessing of saints.

Only Li Linfu looked gloomy and remained silent.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the palace examination has arrived.

In the Xuanzheng Hall, two chamberlains were writing quickly with their pens.

The young chamberlain sat upright and said in a voice as quiet as a mosquito: "The sage just now chanted 'The brave tiger inspires the army's might', but is it the brave of the brave?"

The older waiter next to him was startled, knowing that if someone heard him, he would be beaten.

He glanced sideways at the emperor on the stage, and then lowered his voice: "Write it down and take it back to Aweng to make a decision."

When the dust rises in the border area, Han soldiers from Chang'an will fly.

The dragon and snake open up the formation, and the brave tiger boosts the power of the army.

The deceived prisoner's brain is stained with blood, and his wife's clothes are stained with blood.

The book is played today, and the song returns tomorrow.

During the palace examination, the emperor Li Longji, who relied on his talent, was still immersed in the joy of his previous victory in the Nanzhao campaign. He showed off in front of all the talented people in the world and sang the song "Xuanshi Xijie".

He was indeed talented, but he didn't know that he had been deceived by Yang Guozhong.

Xianyu Zhongtong was actually defeated by Nanzhao, and 60,000 elite soldiers died in a foreign country.

After handing over the countermeasures, Li Longji stopped Li Jiuzhou.

Li Jiuzhou is a descendant of Medicine Master Li, with a very domineering name. When his father was still alive, he once taught him: A man should have Jiuzhou in mind.

His purpose in participating in the scientific examination was also very domineering: to enter the official career, gain power, abduct Yang Guifei from Li Longji, and prevent the Anshi Rebellion.

After reading the first volume and seeing that he was from a famous family, Li Longji asked about Tianbao's strategy for the war.

Li Jiuzhou wanted to tell the truth, but he still held back.

Because he knew the history in advance and knew that Yang Guozhong would definitely hold a meeting to make another attack in order to cover up his defeat.

Li Jiuzhou then replied: "Although we have won this battle, Nanzhao has not yet surrendered, and may still rebel in the future. I think we should take advantage of the victory to attack the north."

And Yang Guozhong was indeed recruiting for military service at this time, and it was only a matter of time before he conquered Nanzhao again.

Unlike other candidates who pretended to be noble, Li Jiuzhou flattered Li Longji, Yang Guozhong, and Xian Yu Zhongtong during the palace examination, making this defeat shocking to the present.

This is also what Li Longji wants to hear.

After watching the candidates withdraw, the emperor turned to the screen and asked with a smile: "What do you think of this examination?"

Concubine Yang had been behind the screen and could clearly hear the palace examination.

"Sanlang should be the one to make the final decision on major matters in the imperial court, but I personally think that the man named Li Jiuzhou has done a pretty good job."

The emperor laughed loudly, "I think so too."

After leaving the Daming Palace, Li Jiuzhou breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Longji is not that easy to fool.

I am a time-traveler, but I almost stumbled.

Thinking of this, Li Jiuzhou sweated.

The bookboy Zhang Xiaoluo carried the heavy trunk on his back, waved his hand from a distance and shouted: "Alang, Alang, I'm here."

Li Jiuzhou also waved to him.

Zhang Xiaoluo ran up to him like a deer.

"Alang, look at that candy man, it's really interesting." Zhang Xiaoluo pointed to a stall not far away and swallowed his saliva.

Li Jiuzhou knew that he wanted to eat sweets, and he was more concerned about exotic gadgets, but he didn't ask himself how he went in the imperial examination.

So he walked over, bought a candy man and handed it to him.

By the way, he tapped his head and said angrily: "You little brat, you know how to eat all day long."

Zhang Xiaoluo took the candy man, took a lick, and said with a smile: "I just want to have enough food and clothing, but I don't have Alang's ambition. Alang won the second place in a row, and this time he will definitely get the top prize."

This guy got the benefit of the doubt, and he was very clever with his flattery.

Li Jiuzhou spat, "The results haven't been released yet, so don't talk nonsense. We still don't know who will win the top prize."

Even though he said this, his heart couldn't help but bloom.

He had been preparing for this scientific examination for a long time and was determined to win.

I thought it would be extremely easy for a modern person to travel back to ancient times and abduct Concubine Yang.

After arriving here, Li Jiuzhou realized that he was still too young after all.

Since Yang Yuhuan was not married yet, Yang Yuhuan was already by Li Longji's side and was deeply favored.

I haven't traveled through time to a good family either.

Both parents died when he was young.

Although he traveled through time and became a descendant of Medicine Master Li, he was not able to enjoy all the glory and wealth.

During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Jing failed to stand in line.

When Li Chengqian rebelled, Li Jing's eldest son Li Derjian was on the wrong side again.

Li Jiuzhou is from Li Derjian's lineage. By his own generation, his family has already declined.

Therefore, Li Jiuzhou decided to rely on his own efforts to rise to power step by step, and eventually compete with the emperor for his wife.

Seeing him standing there blankly, Zhang Xiaoluo said at the top of his voice, "Alang, I'm so hungry. Let's go get something to eat first."

Li Jiuzhou nodded.

After wandering around for a long time, they found a wine shop that didn't look so luxurious, and the two of them walked in one after the other.

Seeing that there was no one in the store, he chose a seat by the window, and Li Jiuzhou leaned against the window to enjoy the scenery.

The shopkeeper had just brought the food and wine, and Zhang Xiaoluo was so hungry that he started to eat first, regardless of the etiquette of a master and a servant.

Li Jiuzhou was used to it and envied him for his willfulness.

"Shopkeeper, it's not dark yet, why are there so few people on the street?"

For a long time, Li Jiuzhou had been studying hard in his room every day. He didn't know the customs and customs of Chang'an, so he asked this question.

"Yes, there are only two of us in your shop." Zhang Xiaoluo, his face turned into a bun, agreed.

"You two are from out of town, I guess. I'm not afraid to tell you. It is said that there are vixens in the city recently, who are obsessed with handsome young men. Several young people have disappeared inexplicably. When it gets late, no one dares to go out on the streets."

With a thud, Zhang Xiaoluo swallowed the food in his mouth, raised his eyebrows, looked at Li Jiuzhou uneasily, and whispered: "Alang, I'm afraid of vixens, you have to protect me."

Li Jiuzhou naturally did not believe in these strange powers and chaotic gods, and secretly laughed at the feudal superstitions of the ancients.

I didn't bother to talk to him and thanked the shopkeeper with a smile.

Not long after we finished eating and went out, suddenly, there was the sound of gongs and drums, colorful flags waving, and all kinds of long queues.

The originally quiet neighborhood suddenly became lively.

"Alang, it's so lively over there, let's go take a look."

After all, Zhang Xiaoluo is a child at heart. Seeing the excitement there, he forgot about the vixen.

Orioles are flying, grass is growing, and flowers are fragrant. It is the perfect time of spring.

Li Jiuzhou felt itchy in his heart.

I came to Chang'an after the Spring Festival. I was busy with scientific examinations and had no time to enjoy the scenery. I had finished my examinations and just happened to have some fun.

Zhang Xiaoluo couldn't wait any longer and kept urging, "Alang, hurry up and leave. If you're late, you won't be able to watch the excitement."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xiaoluo stepped forward and led Li Jiuzhou towards the hustle and bustle.

Li Jiuzhou admired the street scenery along the way while walking.
Chapter completed!