As the morning sun was rising, several thick jade bells were heard ringing from the deep palace, resounding throughout Zhongqing City and startling a flock of birds.
The heavy palace door burst open with the sound of the jade bell.
The palaces are towering, the palaces overlap, and the majestic palace complex that fully reflects the imperial power is revealed in front of everyone.
At the same time, in the music pavilions on the east and west sides of the palace, the sounds of solemn ritual music suddenly began.
Officials dressed in court uniforms lined up to enter, but they never entered the Xuanzheng Hall, but were waiting in the square in front of the hall.
In front of the Xuanzheng Hall, a vast array of ceremonial guards lined up.
The masters of the imperial army guarded him, and the palace attendants waited on him.
The yellow umbrella that symbolizes the identity of the emperor hangs down, and underneath it is Xiao Cheng, who is wearing a black imperial robe. The aura around him is as deep as the sea, and the majesty of the emperor is getting stronger.
When all the officials stood still, Feng Bao stepped forward and said loudly:
"Your Majesty has a decree to announce that Xinke Jinshi will come to you!"
"Your Majesty has a decree to announce that Xinke Jinshi will come to you!"
The Imperial Guard immediately responded and the sound spread far and wide.
In the music-playing pavilion, the sounds of ritual music changed.
Wearing bright red Jinshi uniforms, the new Jinshi with high-spirited faces walked out slowly to the sound of ritual music.
When the emperor received him, all the rituals and music were played, and all the officials and nobles greeted him.
The most glorious time for these new scholars in their entire lives is probably right now!
Today, people attach great importance to the imperial examination and Jinshi.
Hundreds of officials greeted each other, and the emperor received them. They paraded through the streets on horseback, wearing red and colorful ribbons. The etiquette regulations used even required the Ministry of Rites to search through ancient rituals and come up with them through consultation.
The regulations were more complicated and heavy than last year. The great honors and favors given made the officials in the DPRK complain a little, but also made the Jinshi who came from the imperial examination in the DPRK all feel grateful and proud.
Although there is no difference between today's imperial examination scholars and officials who came through the imperial examination system in terms of initial rank and treatment.
However, last year's imperial examination candidates had only been in the official position for one year, and those with the highest rank had even reached the fifth-rank official rank, which was considered to be a meteoric rise.
Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that this is what His Majesty has done intentionally. This imperial examination system has gradually become the most convenient way to become an official in Ziah Yun State!
Xiao Cheng glanced at the kneeling new scholars below through his hanging crown, and sighed slightly.
It is a pity that not a single famous official has emerged from these imperial examinations. Among them, the most outstanding people are only about ten people, and their attributes can reach seventy.
Although the number of people in the first imperial examination was small, the overall quality was not as good as this year. But the most important thing was that there were Hai Rui, Yan Song, and Shi Chengwen, a disciple of the Yin Yang family who are outstanding figures in this world.
This comparison inevitably made Xiao Cheng feel a little disappointed.
However, no matter how disappointed Xiao Cheng was, he could not show it at all on his face. He even used more etiquette than last year to show that he valued the imperial examination scholars.
The imperial examination system that recruits officials based only on their talents has been hundreds of years advanced among the selection systems of all countries in the world. If Xiao Cheng shows his attitude again, is he afraid that capable scholars from all over the world will not be moved by it?
Thinking of this, Xiao Cheng raised his hand and waved slightly.
Feng Bao on the side immediately showed the imperial edict in his hand and said loudly:
"In response to Tianshun's timing, and under the command of Ziming, Emperor Dayun issued an edict:
If you are not a virtuous person, you will be prosperous if you get a scholar. You seek economic talents and are eager to be awarded the post of Bi Xie. Those who are scholars in today's science should be wise and far-sighted, have a broad range of tools and use them well, contain profound teachings, and practice high-minded kindness.
study.
Give Jinshi birth status, give Jinshi uniforms, and stay in various ministries for six months to observe the administration. Then they will be granted official positions in the court. If you are exhausted, you will be single-minded, and you will achieve great results for the common people. The monarch and his ministers will be upright, and do not forget the rules of donation and acceptance.
Kudos to this!"
The new scholars suppressed the excitement in their hearts, bowed to the ground, and shouted in unison:
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
All the officials on the side also saluted and sang:
"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to the world!"
In the sight that is difficult for ordinary people to see, the luck of the Yun Kingdom rises and turns into golden auspicious clouds that stretch for hundreds of miles. The energy of the country turns into dragons and tigers, each showing strange phenomena. The luck of the country and the dynasty, like the rising sun, is ready to flourish.
Among the auspicious clouds, the golden dragon is looming, showing its magic.
As hundreds of officials and new scholars bowed down to prostrate themselves, the majestic red luck gathered from the heads of everyone, and immediately shot straight into the sky and merged into the auspicious clouds.
For a moment, the sunny sky reflected the light, and the lush weather guarded Beichen. The golden auspicious clouds continued to roll and extended again.
The faint sound of dragon roars came from the clouds.
Among the courtiers, Tao Ai, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Wen Tiren, Shi Chengwen and others felt strange and subconsciously looked up. Although these people had not seen the strange phenomenon, they could still feel the strangeness.
, the power of this booming national destiny.
Even though no one noticed it, the rest of the officials felt inexplicably shocked!
[The effect of the skill "Destiny is Zhaozhao" is triggered, the force value +1, the physical value upper limit +1, the health value upper limit +1]
[September 30th, the first year (autumn) of Zhaosheng in Dayun Kingdom
Effective skills: Tian clan on behalf of Qi, accepting suggestions widely, working hard to govern, Jixia Academy
Additional skills: Destiny Zhaozhao, Dali Duanshi, Ming Dynasty Afterglow】
Feeling the feedback of the country's destiny, Xiao Cheng's eyes lit up slightly.
This luck method is really useful!
Looking at the [Destiny of Destiny] skill with golden brilliance flowing on the golden finger, Xiao Cheng's heart moved.
If you try to draw a prize at this time...
The next moment, a huge turntable suddenly appeared in Xiao Cheng's sight.
The four colors of gold, purple, blue, and white were flowing continuously, and cards of various colors flashed past one by one.
In the sky above Zhongqing City, the Luck Golden Dragon, which was originally lying quietly on the clouds, suddenly shook, its body surged and flew, and it raised its head and roared.
Suddenly, the power of heaven and earth gathered together and rushed towards Xiao Cheng!
The next moment, the huge turntable slowly stopped, and dazzling golden light filled Xiao Cheng's sight. Then it solidified into a card and slowly fell into Xiao Cheng's hand.
[Golden Training Card, Star Bless Shu Han
Card effect: After use, you will get Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Xu Shu, Jiang Wei; the third-level special unit "Wudang Feijun" can be formed;
(Golden card skill: Fine Mechanical Skills - a special building, the Divine Mechanism, can be built. Each level of the Divine Mechanism built will increase weapon production by 5%)
Card description: I am seeking a plan to restore the Han Dynasty and forget about my own body. It is difficult to get ahead with just one heart and one mind. The stars are all visible, and the great Han Dynasty is in my hands!
Zhuge Liang, courtesy name Kongming, nickname Wolong, and Langya Yangdu, was the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period. He was an outstanding statesman, military strategist, inventor, and writer in ancient China.
Martial power 60, Literature 96, Wisdom 99, Morality 98, Age 26, Dominance 96, Politics 97, Charisma 98, Loyalty 100, Ambition 20
Fazheng, courtesy name Xiaozhi, was born in Fufengyin. He was a counselor under Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the grandson of the famous scholar Fazhen.
Martial power 34, Literature 87, Wisdom 94, Morality 67, Age 28, Dominance 63, Politics 89, Charisma 75, Loyalty 100, Ambition 57
Xu Shu, courtesy name Yuanzhi, was a native of Yingchuan, Yuzhou. He was a counselor under Liu Bei at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and later returned to Cao Cao.
Martial power 70, Literature 69, Wisdom 94, Morality 87, Age 29, Dominance 95, Politics 85, Charisma 84, Loyalty 100, Ambition 34
Jiang Wei, courtesy name Boyue, was born in Ji County, Tianshui County. He was a famous general of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period and the son of Tianshui Gong Cao Jiang Ji.
Force 87, Literature 70, Wisdom 91, Morality 90, Age 22, Dominance 94, Politics 84, Charisma 90, Loyalty 100, Ambition 44]
Seeing this long list of card effects, Xiao Cheng almost couldn't help but jump up if it weren't for the many courtiers kneeling below.
Star Bless Shuhan, the golden card he saw in the first draw when he traveled here, was finally drawn by him!
Gu He
Oh my god, Zhuge Liang is powerful enough, and he also comes with three first-rate characters. That’s it, and you also come with card skills, these are not allowed to take off!
Thinking of this, Xiao Cheng couldn't help it anymore and threw his head back and laughed.
His head was shaking with laughter, and he was forgetful.
This was originally a disrespectful act that lacked the majesty of an emperor, but when Xiao Cheng did it now, it gave the officials below him and the new scholars a heroic aura of swallowing up mountains and rivers, and having the world at his fingertips.
At this moment, in the Yun Tower, Liu Bowen led everyone in the Si Tianjian, using all the methods of observing the luck of each family, and carefully watching the changes in the luck above the head.
Tantai Hui, a member of the Yin Yang family and the contemporary Supervisor of Si Tian Jian, could not suppress the excitement in his heart and his voice trembled slightly as he said:
"This vision is so closely related to the fate of the country! Moreover, the fate of the country seems to be able to feed back the country."
Yu Zhaoqi, the young eunuch of Si Tianjian and a Taoist disciple, saw the white light dissipate from his forehead and said solemnly:
"We, who are in the position of Si Tianjian and have official positions, can also feel the feedback brought by luck. Although it is weak, we can definitely feel it!"
Everyone in Si Tianjian also had expressions of surprise on their faces at this time, and they all said:
"Yes, I also sensed it!"
"The magical effect of luck is truly mysterious!"
The leader, Liu Bowen, stood up slowly, breathed a sigh of relief, and said:
"The method of luck is extremely mysterious. Before, I was sitting in the building without any clue, but after what happened today, I have some clues about how to use luck!"
Speaking of this, Liu Bowen said solemnly:
"This law concerns the whole world, so please use all your means!"
Hearing this, everyone responded in unison:
"yes!"
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And just when Zhongqing City was in full swing because of the new Jinshi, it was far away in the northeastern border of Yun State, in the Yongzhou garrison.
In a water area near the Yongzhou camp, more than a hundred elite soldiers guarded the four sides.
A group of big men with majestic momentum and deep demeanor took off their fine armor, jumped into the water with a splash, and then let out excited cheers.
Although it has arrived in autumn, Yongzhou is located in the south and has always been hot. The soldiers of the Yongzhou camp often come to the nearby waters to swim in the water to relieve the heat.
And just looking at the behavior of these big men, they are definitely not ordinary soldiers. They are obviously the generals in the camp, coming out to relieve themselves from the summer heat.
A group of big men splashed in the water for a while, then emerged from the water, wiped the water drops on their faces, and said happily:
"Comfortable! So comfortable! Although the winter in Yongzhou is not as warm as the spring in the capital, it is still pleasant. It is the summer and autumn seasons that are the most difficult!"
The big man on the side heard the words, chuckled and echoed a few words.
Not long after, I heard someone say:
"Our new commander-in-chief is not a bad person, but he is a little too tight-knit. As a result, we can't let go in front of him! If he hadn't gone out to train today, we wouldn't have been able to come out to relieve the heat!"
When the people next to him heard this, they immediately laughed and said:
"This General Wu Xiang seems to be just like this! But I have to say that he still insists on going out to train in person on such a hot day. He is really tenacious!"
"It's true. Have you ever seen the cavalry under his command before? My dear, I saw it when I was patrolling the camp. Good guy, that murderous one is really unbearable."
"I think even the White Feather Army back then may not be able to match such troops and horses!"
"Alas, Bai Yujun..."
Halfway through the conversation, someone suddenly let out a long sigh, attracting everyone's attention.
The man who sighed suddenly said:
"Does everyone know the recent decree issued by the DPRK?"
Hearing this, several people glanced at each other subconsciously.
"You're talking about the Grand Master..."
"Hey, stop talking!" As soon as someone started talking, someone suddenly waved his hand and interrupted.
"Today is different from the past. We should say less about certain things and certain people!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was speechless.
At this time, I heard the man sighing just now. Regardless of the obstruction, he continued:
"We are all brothers who have gone through life and death, how could you still betray me? I feel really depressed if I don't say anything!"
This person has said this, and if someone stops him, it will be a little bad.
I only heard the man continue:
"We have all received the news. Those brothers who were retired from the army and worked in various county offices were investigated and dealt with by a censor named Hai Rui for various reasons. General Shi Zhendong has also been transferred back.
He said he was going back to Beijing to be promoted to some kind of general. But we all know that being a general is not necessarily as comfortable as being our commander-in-chief!"
When several people present heard this, they knew what this person was going to say next. They all frowned and said:
"Gu Gao, did you secretly drink something before coming here?"
The big man named Gu Gao snorted coldly and became more and more energetic as he spoke.
"I'm not drunk! You see, first our retired brother was investigated, and then Shi Zhendong was transferred back to the capital. Not long ago, the evil posthumous title of 'You' was assigned to the Grand Master. This
Step by step, no matter how you look at it, nothing is right! Tell me, does His Majesty now want to attack us..."
Before he finished speaking, another man suddenly stood up from the water and shouted:
"Gu Gao, you are so brave, you just slandered His Majesty!"
Hearing this, Gu Gao also agreed:
"I, Gu Gao, have not slandered you! Qi Binhai, do you dare to say that His Majesty has no intention of attacking us? We were all brought out by the Grand Master, and our Majesty was forced to pretend to be stupid by the Grand Master back then. How dare you
Does your Majesty say that he doesn’t hold any grudge in his heart?”
"Now that the Grand Master is dead again and the national war has subsided, His Majesty doesn't need us anymore. His Majesty looked back and saw that the Grand Master's mark on us people cannot be washed away at all. If he wants to settle accounts with us,
What do you think we should do?"
When Qi Binhai heard this, he hesitated slightly.
After a long time, he looked at Gu Gao and said in a deep voice:
"What exactly do you want to say?"
Hearing this, Gu Gao raised his head slightly and said:
"I want to protect myself! I want to leave a way out!"
After saying that, he turned to look at the booing generals and said in a deep voice:
"To be honest with you, we made a good promise at the beginning that we would manage these four places in Yongzhou as our own so that our brothers can provide for their retirement in the future! But at that time, we still had Dayun Kingdom in our hearts, and that was all. But now
, Your Majesty wants to settle the scores, we must think of a way out!"
Among the big men, a voice came out:
"Speak directly!"
Hearing this, Gu Gao immediately said:
"We don't want to treason, so we must make His Majesty realize that these four places in Yongzhou cannot do without us..."
"What's the meaning?"
"Our new commander-in-chief always likes to take his troops out for training. As long as we quietly contact the Xia Kingdom, they will definitely be very interested!"
When everyone heard this, thinking of what happened during this period, they couldn't help but think that His Majesty wanted to settle accounts with his wife, and hesitation appeared on their faces.
"But, but, that is His Majesty's close minister... If it is revealed, we will all die!" Someone said tremblingly.
Xiao Chengyujia's personal expedition left a deep impression on them. Now, whenever they want to disobey His Majesty, they immediately feel fear in their hearts.
Gu Gao's throat moved slightly, he licked his lips and whispered:
"It doesn't matter, this matter will not be leaked! We are just looking for a way out, but we are not betraying His Majesty!"
Everyone heard the words and remained silent.
Even if he didn't say anything when he made this gesture at this time, the meaning in his heart was obviously approval. To a certain extent, it was obviously a statement...
