More than 300 years after the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, the economy and culture were highly developed. People from all directions came to congratulate and pay homage to the capital. The permanent population of the capital was one million, and its prosperity was evident.
Therefore, the capital is lively every day, with crowds of people surging between the streets and markets, ordinary people and merchants going back and forth, there are wheeled vehicles, there are sellers shouting, there are people breaking willows... Countless things happen here every day
The story is filled with countless romances.
In the bustling West Market, a young man wearing a royal blue gown was walking.
The young man was not tall. His red lips and white teeth gave him a slightly feminine look. His round, almond-shaped eyes were as cute as a cat's. The light shone with great agility, attracting many curious eyes.
It is estimated that the young master from some family has sneaked out to play.
Compared to the East Market, the West Market has never lacked noble people.
Because of the pattern of wealth in the east and wealth in the west, the market in West Market has also been affected. There are many shops selling calligraphy, painting and antiques. Of course, teahouses and taverns are also the most famous. No matter dignitaries or literati, they all like to visit the famous teahouses in West Market.
People gather together in taverns and leave calligraphy treasures, so these places are also some of the most well-informed.
For example, the most famous Li Sao Pavilion in the West Market is the first choice for gatherings of elegant people. The lobby on the first floor is filled with paintings and calligraphy. It is said that these paintings and calligraphy are changed every ten days, and only the most outstanding works can be hung there forever.
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So far, there are only ten calligraphy and painting paintings that can maintain an unshakable status. The authors of these ten paintings are all highly respected literary giants. Eight of them are already ancestors, and the only two remaining are also veterans of the three dynasties who have become officials.
, a status that no one can surpass.
As a famous person, Cui Weizhen's paintings are also listed. It is said that they have been hanging on the wall for more than a month. Because they are so loved, they have not been taken down, and there is a tendency to hang them forever.
After all, as the founder of Xumi painting, Cui Weizhen's paintings are representative and novel. As long as this genre is still popular, his paintings will have symbolic significance.
There were many literati in the lobby who discussed the painting, and some even copied it on the spot, but the results were often unsatisfactory and the meaning was always somewhat missing.
So someone in the audience couldn't help but sigh, "Cui Huiyuan's talent is unprecedented and unprecedented."
"Brother, do you also admire Cui Huiyuan?"
A crisp voice sounded, and the man couldn't help but look back, and saw a young man in royal blue clothes. He had a good appearance, and it was obvious at a glance that he was a noble man with a good family background.
He was very fond of him and his attitude was very kind, "I have admired Cui Huiyuan for a long time. Not only did he create a unique genre of painting, but he was also a master of poetry. I was fortunate enough to read one of his poems, which was really amazing.
I am fascinated by it.”
The people nearby also agreed, "What my brother said is true. Cui Huiyuan is very talented and knowledgeable. He is a man of real talent and practical knowledge. It is not surprising that he passed the exam. It is a pity that some people are randomly trying to accuse Cui Huiyuan of cheating."
, it’s really annoying and hateful.”
When talking about today's most sensitive topic, the scholars and scholars around him fell silent.
Some of them are scholars who are taking the Jinke Examination. When most people are in chaos, the reason why they still dare to come out and show off is because they are losers. No matter how hard they try, they can't be implicated.
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If it were in the past, they would have returned to their hometowns after being defeated and were still stranded in the capital, just waiting for the outcome.
Someone punched the table hatefully, "Those who cheated should really be killed! Your Majesty, please sympathize with our hardships. You don't need to strip-search when entering the exam. It's just that those people don't want to be grateful. They should be involved in cheating. They should be killed."
Cut into pieces by a thousand cuts.”
After saying this, everyone agreed one after another. For a moment, the crowd was furious. If the person who committed fraud was in front of them, these helpless scholars would probably rush forward and tear him apart.
"No, no, in my opinion, that's not necessarily the case."
Among the high-pitched and passionate voices, a calm and calm voice was particularly abrupt. The young man in blue looked for the sound and saw an old man with a gray beard walking down from the second floor.
He was wearing a white-rinsed scholar's gown, but he showed no signs of restraint or embarrassment. Instead, he carried worldly wisdom and calmness. This made his whole image instantly taller, as if he was no longer a poor old scholar.
, but what a hermit and a master.
In fact, that seems to be the case.
The scholars in the hall respected this man very much and called him Mr. Yun one after another.
I saw Mr. Yun walking down the first floor, and finally walked straight to the high platform in the middle of the lobby, where the actors performed. After he went up, the actors who were dancing and playing music all dispersed consciously. Mr. Yun was there
After sitting down at the table in the middle, I started to talk about books.
He is actually a storyteller!
Soon, the young man in blue shirt knew why he was so respected.
Because he dared to discuss government affairs in public!
"Dear friends, there is nothing more hotly discussed in Beijing than the case of fraud in the examination. The incident happened to Zhao Jiacheng, a scholar from Xuzhou. Many people were implicated, including Jinke Huiyuan. Jinke Huiyuan was not spared.
I think you all have already experienced the difficulty of test questions. You cannot stand out from the crowd of talented people just by relying on mere adulation without real knowledge. How does Zhao, a person with mediocre literary talent, write a policy essay that impresses the marking officer?
"
Speaking of this, Mr. Yun paused specifically. The expressions of the scholars listening below changed several times. Finally, someone suddenly changed their color and concluded, "Did someone leak the topic?"
He shouted impulsively, and when his voice fell, he realized what he had said. His face turned pale with fright, and his legs trembled.
Candidate entrainment and examiner leaking questions are two different concepts. If this is true, it involves high-level games and insider information, which is really not something he, a young scholar, can afford to offend.
He began to regret his impulsiveness, and just when he was thinking of what to say to save his life, Mr. Yun began to speak again, "I don't know if anyone leaked questions, but it is obvious to all that some examiners have inappropriate behavior.
of."
After being reminded like this, everyone thought of Xiao Yan, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
During the examination period, the Xiao Mansion was bustling with guests, and there was a constant flow of guests. I don’t know how many bribes and gifts were collected. And, most importantly, the cheating Xu, a scholar from the state, and Xiao Shilang were from the same hometown!
During those days, the door of the Vice Minister's Mansion was the one he visited most frequently!
Everyone showed an expression of sudden realization, followed by indignation and anger that quickly set a prairie fire. Some people could not control their emotions and began to curse and ridicule, insinuating what they thought was the inside story.
Regardless of whether he leaked the question in advance or manipulated it afterward, Xiao Shilang could not escape his involvement!
