The next morning, the sky of Chang'an changed from gray to white, from white to yellow, and a dazzling golden color appeared in a moment. God waved his hand and spread the warm light all over the millions of streets in Chang'an City.

Lifang. The officials of the yamen had already knocked on the deafening street drums. The sound of drums came out from Chengtian Gate, from the north to the south of the city, and from the four palaces to the lake, awakening millions of families. The gate of the fang was not yet opened, with blue bricks and black tiles

But wisps of smoke had already risen. Chang'an County Da Geng rubbed the slightly sunken dark circles and tilted his footsteps to hand over the shift. On the way, he met a few young masters who were riding horses and drifted away.

When it came to the drainage ditch next to the road, it was still splashed with a bride-cut coarse cloth clothes. I pointed at the figure of the perpetrator who was escaping from a distance and cursed a few words, and then beat the man with a little hem, holding his hem towards the road ahead.

Move away. What if you get angry? This is life. Day after day, day by day, day by day, day by day, day by day, day by day, day by day, day by day, day by day, day by day, and day by day, time is slowly chasing and turning like a stone mill.

Although it is not vigorous, it always contains the expectation for life in its simplicity and peace.

In a small yard in Lane 23, Linhu, Andefang, Li Kuo sat in front of the stove and was fiddling with firewood. The boy did not sleep all night last night and was about to lie on the bed. As soon as he closed his eyes, he would flash over a dozen.

The scene of dependent on each other with my mother over the years. Li Kuo has always been determined to support the whole family since he was a child. But even so, the boy's heart was still empty when he thought of having to part with his mother. It was just the grudge of his grandfather.

I have to accept the imperial examination. I will take the path of imperial examinations after all. I must not let my grandfather down, I cannot!

The boy clenched his fists, slammed the stove made of glutinous rice and yellow earth a few times, and let out a long sigh. As the time was about to be over, he gently lifted the lid of the pot and carefully scooped it out of the ink-black iron pot.

After two spoonfuls of corn porridge, they put it lightly into a large blue and white bowl. After a slight breath, they picked out two wild vegetables from the trunk and served them on a plate. They put them together with the corn porridge on the tray. The boy tiptoed toward him.

Walk to the inner room where my mother lives.

Li Kuo thought while walking that when he entered the Imperial College, he would have a monthly subsidy of one or two taels of silver. The Imperial College originally included food and accommodation, and he could bring the silver to his mother without spending much money. When he thought of this, Li Kuo was excited.

Abnormal, and the pace became lighter and faster.

Li Kuo quietly pushed open the door that had been varnished, and Li Kuo tiptoed into the inner room. He carefully placed the tray on the small table beside the window. He was about to turn around and leave, but he heard Li Lu's gentle voice: "Kuo'er

, This is going to leave." He waved to Li Kuo lightly and signaled his son to come over. Li Lu said softly: "Kuo'er, you are going to study in the Imperial College today. I am so happy for you.

My grandfather left early, and I was incompetent, so I didn’t leave any homework for you. This box is the study pen and inkstone that your grandfather often used when he was born. It might be useful if you carry it with you."

"Mom, a child is not filial to his mother, a child, a child..." Li Kuo's eyes were dyed red, he took two steps lightly and knelt in front of Li Lu.

"Ku'er, what are you doing? Hurry up, get up!" Seeing that his son was kneeling on the ground, Li Lu was panicked and hurriedly stood up to help his son up. He brushed his son's temples gently, Li Lu's rou

He said, "Kuo'er, you are a person who does great things. Don't have a bond in your heart because of your mother. If you lose your studies in order to take care of her, what kind of face do you ask her mother to go underground to see your grandfather?"

Li Lu had to sigh that his son's face was carved out of the same mold as his grandfather. His deep pupils, high nose bridge, and a well-proportioned face. He looked at his son in front of him.

Li Lu seemed to see his husband when he was young. "Ku'er, those who do big things are not careful. You can study hard, and your mother has Xiaoliu and others to take care of you, so you don't have to be too careful."

Li Kuo nodded silently and gave a deep bow to his mother: "Mom, Kuo'er will go to the Imperial College today. Take care of him!" The boy turned around reluctantly and put the pen and inkstone in the study and had already cleaned up.

The package left in a deep voice.

Li Lu half leaned in front of the already colored door frame, looking at her son's passing back, and a smile rose from the corner of her mouth.

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Before Chang'an Wubenfang Imperial College (Note 1), there was already a crowd of people. The township tribute students recommended by various prefectures and counties have gathered in the capital, waiting for the Imperial College Priest to preside over the entrance ceremony. Li Kuo carried a royal blue coarse cloth bag on his back and followed the local area.

The tribute student who came walked slowly forward.

"Brother Kuoer!" Zhang Yanji shouted excitedly when he saw Li Kuo in the distance, regardless of the chase of the servant behind him, and was about to squeeze through the crowd. He came to his friend in a short while.

"Yanji, why is it you?" Li Kuo was surprised when he suddenly saw his friend here.

"Haha, that..." Zhang Yanji's cheeks were dyed with two red clouds when he heard this, and his hands were tucked together, he hesitating and hesitating.

"Hmph, my young master has been recommended by the master, so he can be admitted to the Imperial College without taking the exam." The young man dressed in a servant squeezed over half of his body, straightened his chest and said proudly.

Zhang Yanji glared at the servant and said sternly: "Zhang Fu, what are you talking about? Have you never taught you to be quiet?"

Zhang Fu half-drooped his head and murmured, "Didn't he ask? Isn't it? I won't let anyone say it."

"What did you say?" Zhang Yanji took the lead and asked.

Pulling my friend's arm, Li Kuo smiled and said, "Forget it, he is also for your own good. But with you as your company, I won't be too lonely to study in the Imperial College."

The two were about to talk freely, but they heard someone shouting in front of them: "Master Jijiu is coming out, Master Jijiu is here to give a lecture!"

Being pushed by the people behind him, the two of them could not help but rush forward with the flow of people.

Just as the two of them stood still, Su Bingwen, the priest of the Imperial College of the Tang Dynasty, had already stood in front of the stage and waved to signal to the tribute students.

After everyone calmed down, Su Bingwen cleared his throat and said loudly: "I heard that I am all recommended by various prefectures and counties. Now I am studying in the Imperial College. I should restrain myself and follow the teachings of the saints. I hope that I will follow the teachings of the saints.

With great ambitions, he will learn to become the court as soon as possible and serve the Tang Dynasty."

"Master Jijiu is mighty!"

"The Tang Dynasty is mighty!"

"We must study hard!"

The audience suddenly became excited, and some excited tribute students waved their fists hard and shouted.

Su Bingwen pressed his palm down and signaled the students to be quiet.

"Today, you first arrived at the Imperial Academy and will temporarily lead the Doctor of the Imperial College to rest. Tomorrow, the Doctor of the Imperial College will be located in the Wenhua Palace at the hour of Mao tomorrow, and the Doctor of the Imperial College will be assigned subjects. Those who have not arrived three times during this period will be expelled from the Imperial College. I hope you will take care of it.

Those who have excellent academic skills during this period will submit a report to the emperor to recommend you. One day, the Tang Dynasty will be proud of you!"

"The Tang Dynasty is mighty!"

"Long live your Majesty!"

Master Jiji said this so passionately. Even Zhang Yanji, who had always been not very concerned about the imperial examination, waved his fists excitedly and shouted at the top of his lungs, completely forgot that he begged his grandfather to come to the Imperial College to study in order to accompany his friends.

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"Young Master, Young Master. Stop calling, Lord Jijiu has left!" Zhang Fu whispered to remind his young master when he saw that his young master was still immersed in the exciting atmosphere.

"Oh, then let's go into the hall, too." Zhang Yanji waved his robe sleeves and took the lead in walking into the Hongwen Pavilion of the Imperial College.

The Imperial College is the highest institution of learning in the Tang Dynasty. It accepts outstanding tribute students from various prefectures and counties in the Tang Dynasty, including Silla, Fusang and other international students. The Imperial College is the most knowledgeable scholar and scholar of the Tang Dynasty as a doctorate in teaching, and is a student of the Imperial College.

Provide the best quality teaching resources.

In the early years of Kaiyuan, Li Sanlang, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, ordered the Ministry of Works to repair and expand the Imperial College, and wrote a plaque inscribed by himself.

To this day, Imperial College has become a grand building complex covering an area of ​​nearly half a yard. The entire Imperial College is divided into four halls. Chongwen Pavilion is the central venue, which is a place where Imperial College doctors teach students in the Tang Dynasty. Chongren Pavilion to the west is

It is a venue for teaching international students such as Silla and Fusang. The Anren Pavilion in the east is a place for the children of royal nobles to study. The Yanjia Pavilion, which later crosses the courtyard, is specially designed for students from all over the country to rest and stay.

Li Kuo and Zhang Yanji were led by the teachings to the Houqian Academy. Yanjia Pavilion was divided into four levels according to the different identities of each student, and was listed as Chengen, Guangtian, Baifu, and Guizhen Four Xuan. Due to the recommendation of civil servants above the court, they were civil servants of the fifth rank and above.

, the two were able to move into the second-class Guangtianxuan.

After walking two sections of the hand-passing veranda and a small garden, the two came to their residence in the Imperial College, Linjing Pavilion.

Zhang Yanji left home for the first time and was excited to see many new things in the house. The righteous teacher shouted sternly and warned him to pay attention to his words and deeds many times.

Li Kuo repeatedly apologized to Mr. Zhang Yanji to let him get out. Looking at the teacher's back as he was walking away, Li Kuo sighed: "Hey, what do I want me to say to you? I still have a childish spirit. Don't be confused in the future.

Come on, it violates the teachings of the saints.”

Zhang Yanji stuck out his tongue and whispered: "I'm so excited too. Brother Kuoer is really destined to be able to be divided into a cross-age room."

"You!" Li Kuo patted his friend's forehead and smiled helplessly.

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Note 1: According to the "Two Capitals of the Tang Dynasty", the Imperial College is located in Wubenfang. Jijiu is the highest official of the Imperial College, equivalent to the president of the Central University today.
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