Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin were stunned when they saw that what he said did not seem to be a lie. After a while, he asked: "This is Yan Baihu's territory. Is he your eldest brother? It's ridiculous that he is also a bandit, but he doesn't allow us to be thieves."
Xu Chu said disdainfully: "Yan Baihu is nothing. Sooner or later I will kill him. My eldest brother is Jingzhou Mu Liu, and now Wu County is under the rule of my eldest brother."
People's opinions on Liu Xin are mixed, but it is said that there were few banditry under Liu Xin's rule. Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin also heard about it. Some of their bandits just couldn't survive in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, so they came here.
It was only then that Zhou Tai found out that Wu Jun had already
Being taken over by Liu Xin, he couldn't help but smile miserably and said: "If you can survive, who would want to be a thief? We brothers have no land and no capital. Apart from this strength, what kind of work can we do? If you don't let us
Thieves, why not kill us now."
Xu Chu said displeasedly: "Since you have martial arts skills, why don't you join the army and serve the imperial court so that you can earn a living?"
Jiang Qin lowered his head and said: "We brothers are just grass bandits. No matter where the government and the army are willing to take us in, we will end up falling into a trap if we don't do it right."
Gan Ning laughed and said: "So what about the grass bandits? I remember that I, Gan Ning, once dominated the Yangtze River and was known as the 'Jinfan Thief'. Now I have not become a general under my lord. My lord does not matter his origin, he only cares about his character and ability."
, if you are willing to surrender, Gan would be willing to introduce you to you."
Zhou Tai was shocked and said: "So you are the Jinfan thief. No wonder you are so good. Then who is this general?"
Huang Gai said from the side: "This General Xu is the sworn brother of my lord, and he is currently the right commander of the Feihu Guards. If these two heroes are willing to serve, the three of us can recommend him to my lord, so don't be suspicious.
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Zhou Tai muttered: "My two brothers are already dead. If Mr. Liu really seeks talents regardless of his origin, we have no doubts. From now on, we will hand over this body to Mr. Liu."
Xu Chu was very fond of Zhou Tai, who was brave and fearless of death. Hearing this, he was overjoyed and said: "If these two heroes are willing to help each other, my eldest brother will have more talented people, and there is hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty!"
There are loud gongs and drums everywhere in Xiangyang, and colorful flags are flying in the four cities. Today is the day when the results of the first imperial examination will be announced. From today on, the top scorers in the three subjects will be announced one after another. Many scholars who are rushing to take the exam are waiting outside Dongcheng District before dawn.
.The list will naturally be issued from Xiangyang Academy, and Xiangyang Academy, located in the heavily guarded Dongcheng District, is not accessible to everyone.
The imperial examination was the first of its kind and no one had ever experienced it. Neither Liu Xin nor Ma Yun had experienced it. But Ma Yun had seen some scenes from books and TV series, and she had also participated in the highly competitive college entrance examination.
, knew a little bit about it, so the entire imperial examination was nominally presided over by Cai Yong, but in fact all matters were decided by Ma Yun.
In the past, Ma Yun's understanding of the imperial examination was actually limited to Confucian students, and talents were selected through three levels of examinations: provincial examination, general examination, and palace examination. However, this year's imperial examination has added engineering and martial arts subjects. Today is the first time to unveil the list.
One day, the results of the engineering exam were announced.
The number of people who can take the engineering exam is relatively complicated. Not only craftsmen of all kinds can take part, but also farmers, fishermen, woodcutters, and anyone from all walks of life who feels they have a skill can take part. Although there are 360 professions, the top scorer in each profession can take the exam.
, but Ma Yun stipulates that only four people can win at most in each exam, and there may not even be one winner, and there can only be one winner in the same industry. It is better to have less than to waste, and the competition is still quite fierce.
There are three criteria for winning the engineering examination: creativity, practicality, and novelty. The judging panel for the engineering examination results is composed of famous craftsmen in the institute, and the final result must be reviewed by Ma Yun. There are two winners in the engineering examination
The options are: one is to join the research institute, where you can serve as a junior technician. The other is to continue to engage in your original career, and the government will pay a certain amount of subsidies on a monthly basis.
There were only two winners in the engineering exam this time. In the end, they all chose to only receive subsidies and continue to work in their original professions. Ma Yun naturally agreed.
The first place is a blacksmith, his surname is Wang, he has no real name, only a nickname is Erniu. His family has an ancestral craft and can make all kinds of strange weapons. In order to take this exam, Wang Erniu put in a lot of effort in advance.
, the weapons left behind by our ancestors
After repeated study of the drawings, a strange-looking iron gun was built on the spot. There was a hook under the gun tip, which was very effective against galloping horses. Ma Yun felt that this was the legendary hook-and-scythe gun, so she made a lot of money
With one wave of his hand, he was given the top spot.
The second place was an ordinary farmer named Zhu Aliu, who made a living by planting mulberry and raising silkworms. The process for him to take the exam was the simplest. He did almost nothing and only brought some cocoons. But these cocoons were different from ordinary silkworm cocoons.
There is a big difference. These silkworm cocoons themselves have colors, including yellow and green. The extracted silk can be directly woven into brightly colored satins without dyeing.
After the results were released, Wang Erniu and Zhu Aliu, clad in red and green, riding tall horses, and escorted by a group of government soldiers, beat gongs and drums and paraded along several avenues in Xiangyang City. Both sides of the streets were crowded with spectators.
Lively crowd. Without exception, these two people belong to the bottom class.
Ordinary people are not only illiterate, they don't even have a name. They can't hide their timidity while riding on a horse. However, their ability to win this engineering exam has given many skilled people hope and made up their minds.
I also have to take the next engineering exam.
Diao Chan and Yan Rui's mother and daughter were also crowded in the crowd to watch. Of course, they were protected by a team of personal guards. Diao Chan had been in Xiangyang for more than three years and had only recently left the Prefectural Mufu. And Yan Rui's mother
The girl used to live in Bingzhou, and then came to Luoyang, and there were constant sexual intercourse in Chang'an. These days
Oh my god, in addition to teaching Lu Lingqi how to dance, Diao Chan spent the rest of her time shopping with their mother and daughter. They were overwhelmed by the bustling Xiangyang City. Shopping is probably a woman's nature, and even the little girl Lu Lingqi also wandered in the dazzling array of shops.
, the pain of losing my father gradually faded away.
These days, the most talked about thing in Xiangyang City is the release of the results of the imperial examination. Diao Chan and Yan Rui have also heard about some of the rules of the imperial examination. Lu Lingqi was excited when she saw Wang Erniu and Zhu Aliu praising the street.
He clapped his little hands and said to Diao Chan
Said: "Isn't it said that anyone can take the engineering exam as long as they have a certain skill? Sister, you dance more beautifully than a fairy girl, why don't you take the exam? You will definitely win, and you will be able to ride on a tall horse with more dignity.
ah."
Because Diao Chan was so beautiful, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble for Ruolai, she would cover her face with a thin veil every time she went out. Even so, she still couldn't hide her slim figure and charming posture when she walked in the street.
The streets of Xiangyang are still a beautiful scenery. In just a few days after regaining her freedom, Diao Chan’s temperament has changed.
She was relaxed and cheerful again, and had long forgotten what Wang Yun had told her. After hearing Lu Lingqi's words, Diao Chan couldn't help but cover her mouth, laughing so hard that her branches trembled, and after a while she said: "Sister is just a woman.
, If I have the opportunity to support my husband and raise my children in the future, I will be satisfied. Do I still want to be the number one scholar?"
There are only winners in the engineering examination, but there are no titles such as number one, top pick, etc. Only the civil and military subjects are listed among the top three. Diao Chan and the others have also heard of these, so the number one pick was mentioned casually.
Diao Chan's voice was as sweet as a silver bell, and it immediately attracted many surprised looks. Her face was covered with a veil, but Yan Rui did not hide it at all. When some dandy boys saw such a delicate and beautiful woman, they
I couldn't help but squeeze over here.
The laws in Xiangyang are very strict, and there are many overt and covert public servants around. No matter how well-connected the dandies are, they don’t dare to openly molest women on the street. These people just want to take advantage of the opportunity and eat tofu.
Just like the bus accident in later generations. However, before they could squeeze in, they gave up their thoughts one by one and retreated because the two were in a small group.
The three women were surrounded by more than ten burly men, exuding chilling murderous aura. This murderous aura can only be felt by those who have actually been on the battlefield. In Xiangyang City, except for Feihu Qin,
Who in Wei can radiate murderous aura so unscrupulously. Although tofu is delicious, it is not worth losing his life for it.
Diao Chan and the others didn't know that the danger had just passed by, and they continued to watch the excitement. Lu Lingqi watched for a long time, thinking about Diao Chan's words just now, and suddenly said: "Why can't women be the number one scholar? I will do it."
Number one scholar."
Yan Rui sighed quietly: "Lingqi, this world is a man's world, how can we women have a say?"
Lu Lingqi said unconvinced: "I don't believe it. I must fight for women."
Diao Chan smiled and touched Lu Lingqi's little head and said, "Okay, our Lingqi will learn the dance well and come back first in the exam."
As a major event in Xiangyang City, Diao Chan and the others were naturally not the only ones crowded into the crowd to watch the two engineering winners boast about their achievements. Fu Wan's family was also in the crowd. Liu Hua gave birth to six sons and one daughter to Fu Wan.
Two younger sons, Fulang and Fu
Dian was killed by Yang Feng's rebel army outside Hongnong City. His eldest son Fu De and second son Fu Ya were taken to Puyang by Wang Yun. Only Fu Jun, Fu Zun's second son and daughter Fu Shou were left with him, and the family of five
He squeezed in front, and several slaves quietly followed behind.
These days, Liu Hua's view of Liu Xin has changed. First, Liu Xie abandoned Fu Shou at the critical moment and fled for his life, which made her extremely disappointed with Liu Xie; second, Liu Xin reunited their family with adequate food and clothing; third, this
After wandering around Xiangyang City for a few days, I found that the lives of the people in the city are indeed good.
, the people also respected Liu Xin extremely. However, seeing such a grand parade scene today, Liu Hua was a little unhappy and said: "Liu Xin is really fooling around. What skills do these two ordinary people have, and they are worthy of showing off in public with such a big fanfare?"
, tell the noble families where to put their face."