The moon waves condense, the cold furnace comforts, the east wind warms the heart.
Looking at the jade pot, the sky is close and there is no dust between them. Who can admire the delicate spring green? (Note 1)
There was no one in the vast mist and lonely field.
In a felt tent surrounded by yellow sheepskin, Li Kuo was drinking strong wine alone.
Leaning against the copper brazier, looking at the scenery in front of me, I felt an indescribable feeling of desolation.
He took a sip of strong wine and shook his head, but he looked a little desolate among the green lamps and bitter candles.
Fang Zi was in a trance, and suddenly felt the shadow of the candle flickering, but the curtain was lightly opened, and Chen Wenjing walked into the tent with light steps.
Putting her hands behind her back, she sighed softly, and Chen Wenjing said regretfully: "The Cui Zun is prone to weeping, but there is no beautiful woman playing the flute. It really ruins such a long-lasting sentiment."
Li Kuofang came back to his senses from his thoughts and was startled when he saw that Chen Wenjing was feeling sad.
"Brother Wenjing, you didn't come to Li's tent tonight just to talk about wine and beauties."
With a wry smile, Chen Wenjing looked at Li Kuo with narrowed eyes: "General Li, what kind of person is Wen Jing in your mind?"
I don’t know why Chen Wenjing mentioned this, but Li Kuo slightly cupped his hands and said loudly: "Brother Wenjing is an extraordinary counselor. Since ancient times, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty ruled the world with Xiao He, and Cao Mengde conquered the world from Xun Yu. If any Ming master can
With the help of Brother Wenjing, I think I will definitely create a career in troubled times."
Li Kuo was quite impressed by Chen Wenjing's calm temperament and extraordinary strategy in analyzing the Isoltak assassination case. I don't mean to praise you, but I really admire you!
Shaking her head slightly, Chen Wenjing said softly: "Regardless of whether it is a troubled time or not, I, Chen Wenjing, and General Li have admitted your mistake."
There was a slight pause, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and his eyes were a little trance-like.
"Why don't I want to live a pastoral life of drinking in the bamboo forest and drinking wine from the meandering water? In the past, Tao Qian did not give up his waist for five buckets of rice and plowed the mountains himself, but he gained a good name through the ages. I am also a scholar, but why don't I want to leave a name through the ages?
?" The corner of her mouth twitched slightly, but Liu Wenjing was a little calm: "It's just that although famous people are good, they are not suitable for you and me."
"how do I say this?"
"General Li, can celebrities be real or fake? Since the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the trend of retro style has been popular in the world. Everyone has seen the chic and elegant nature of celebrities, but they have not seen the helplessness of celebrities."
"What helplessness does a famous person have? A dream of yellow rice and a pot of wine, a suit of white clothes and a lifetime of tailoring..."
"White clothes? Maybe, the narrow self-esteem in the bones of the world makes them turn to landscape gardens after being frustrated in politics. But this attachment to landscapes is mixed with too many political intentions?"
"How can you have political intentions when you go into seclusion in the mountains? Brother Wenjing's words are a bit biased." Unconvinced, Li Kuo killed Chen Wenjing.
"These so-called celebrities, taking the dynasty as an example, mostly 'returned' to the mountains and forests after being frustrated in political affairs. The purpose of this was mostly to create a reputation. They imitated the celebrities of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, composing poems in the bamboo forest all day long, whistling and bowing on their posts.
They went to Penglong and returned home drunk. Over time, the word 'celebrity' hung on their heads."
After a slight pause, Chen Wenjing lowered her voice and said: "General Li, if you were an important official in the imperial court, what kind of people would you choose to recommend wise men? These people are naturally recommended to the prefectures and counties of Naijingzhao.
The two candidates. Therefore, these 'celebrities' regained the importance of the court through the so-called 'drinking with open bellies and crying when they are exhausted'. In the end, these retreats are just a cover-up to return to the political arena."
After a long silence, Li Kuo finally spoke: "If that's the case, then Brother Wen Jing must be disdainful of such practices, so he came to this bitter cold place to find a way out?"
Chen Wenjing shook her head and said: "I'm not as noble as you think. Even though I tried to use this method to enter the imperial court like them. It's just that I was unlucky and was not recommended by the governor of the state or county. I will retire now."
After ten years of waiting, I have almost polished off all the edges and corners. I thought to myself, I really don’t want to disappear in the mountains. I want to realize my dream, and I must not let it be buried in the loess with me!"
"Then why doesn't Brother Wenjing take the imperial examination? With my literary talent, it is not difficult to become a Jinshi."
"Imperial examination? Not to mention tens of thousands of people vying for those few pitiful places every year. Even if my articles are really appreciated and my articles can be heard by heaven, what are the chances of becoming a high-ranking official? What if I am released to the outside world?
How can I realize my political dream if I live as a county magistrate for the rest of my life in a remote rural area? Since ancient times, there have been no poor families in the upper class, and no noble families in the lower class. How easy is it to get through the layers of powerful connections without getting involved? Although the imperial examination system was created uniquely by the state to attract talents from all over the world.
, but the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System (Note 2) inherited from the Southern and Northern Dynasties still has a considerable influence, how can it be eradicated overnight? I failed in the exam three times, and I am already very discouraged."
Chen Wenjing spoke very calmly, as if all this had nothing to do with him.
"Therefore, I chose to come to the Dafeichuan grassland. Although it is bitter and cold outside the Great Wall, people's talents are valued most. By avoiding the many complicated human relationships in the Central Plains, I can better utilize my talents. Su
The leader of the Ta clan helped me when I was down and out, so I naturally have to do my best to work for him. General Li saw many ruthless sides in me, so he must have thought that I was hard-hearted."
With his cheeks slightly red, Li Kuo cupped his hands and smiled bitterly: "Brother Wenjing, I did blame you wrongly. I originally only thought you were doing whatever it takes for fame and fortune, but I didn't know you still had so many ambitions and difficulties."
Chen Wenjing turned her back, looked at the red flames dancing in the brazier, and said softly: "Actually, it's not your fault. After all, I have indeed changed a lot in the past few years in Najib's department. If I want to be like this
To survive in a harsh environment, you must harden your heart and become ruthless. Only people who are ruthless than wolves can survive in this land."
After a long time, Chen Wenjing regained her composure, patted her head and said with a helpless smile: "Look at me, as soon as I start complaining, I forget about the business. I disturb my dear brother this night because I really have something important to discuss."
After a pause, Chen Wenjing continued: "General Li, you have also seen the matter of 'trade'. Tubo Zanpu clearly stipulates that no tribe on the snowy plateau is allowed to 'trade' with the Tang people. However, if we are more cautious,
The huge profits are also immeasurable. If this grass market succeeds, both sides will benefit a lot. The Tang army can lure the Tibetan "yamen" to rush back to Jiuqu with big sticks and rush to disperse the market; we Najib
The Ministry can also share the much-needed 'meat' and expand its own strength. Chief Suta is far-sighted and has already thought of this way for the Najib Ministry." Chen Wenjing's eyes did not leave Li Kuo when speaking, and there was a trace of light in the depths of his eyes.
Deep light.
Li Kuo was overjoyed. The reason why the Tang army had been staying in the camp of Naji tribe in the past few days was to discuss this 'trade' matter. If they can get the help of the 5000 warriors of the White Wolf tribe, they will be more sure of capturing Jiuqu City.
A little more confident!
Perhaps it was the assassination of Isotak that made Chief Suta make up his mind. He urgently needed a "big deal" with the Tang people to re-establish the order of the Naji tribe and establish his own prestige.
The young man patted his chest and said with a smile: "In this case, I will come to Tang Jun's side. Why not do such a win-win thing?"
A trace of suspicion flashed across Chen Wenjing's face, but it was covered up by a bright smile, and she laughed and said: "General Li is indeed a cheerful person. The army will set off soon, so General Li should have a good rest tonight."
With his hands slightly arched, Li Kuo said softly: "Thank you so much, brother Wen Jing. When we set out tomorrow, Li will thank you with a glass of wine."
When Chen Wenjing heard this, she laughed loudly and walked out of the felt tent.
A long curtain of stars and a crescent moon hanging upside down.
The lights in the tent are dim, and when Prime Minister Tan looks out, whose ditch should Shaohua be reflected in?
Note 1: Chunbi: refers to fine wine. It comes from Shi Dazu's "The Happy Migrant Orioles".
Note 2: Nine-rank Zhongzheng system: The Nine-rank Zhongzheng system, also called the Nine-rank official law, was the main official selection system popular in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties. This official selection system is actually a continuation and extension of the inspection system of the Han Dynasty.
Development, or another manifestation of the imperial examination system. This new official selection system was established by the Ministry of Civil Affairs under Cao Pi, Emperor Wen of Wei Dynasty. This system created a situation in which aristocratic families monopolized court officials, leaving many children from poor families without opportunities.
Entered the court and became an official.
ps: Liuyun has checked that the year with the largest number of Jinshi admitted by the Tang Dynasty was in the fourth year of Xianheng. In the eighteenth year of Zhenyuan, Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty issued an edict: "From now on, the number of Jinshi admitted by the Tang Dynasty will be the highest every year."
There can be no more than a hundred people who can read the classics, and no more than twenty people can be Jinshi. If there are no such people, there is no need to make up this number." Now that I think about it, the college entrance examination and the postgraduate entrance examination are really cloudy... I should strengthen myself and review.
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