The next morning, the sunlit sky in Chang'an turned from gray to white, from white to yellow, and within a short time, there was a dazzling golden color. God waved his hand lightly, and spread the warm light to thousands of households in Chang'an City.
In Lifang, the government officials have already beaten the ear-splitting street drums. The sound of the drums is heard from Chengtian Gate, from the north to the south of the city, reaching the four palaces, awakening tens of thousands of people. The square gate has not yet been opened, and the green bricks and black tiles
However, wisps of smoke had already risen in the room. The Chang'an County watchman rubbed the slightly sunken dark circles and walked crookedly towards the county government office to hand over his shift. On the road, he encountered several young masters riding horses and raising dust, and he hurriedly dodged to avoid them.
When we arrived at the drainage ditch by the road, it was just like this, and my mother-in-law's newly-cut coarse cloth clothes were still stained. He pointed at the escaping figure of the perpetrator and cursed a few times, and then the watchman held up his clothes and headed forward in a lulled mood.
Move away. What can you do if you are angry? This is life. Day after day, day by day, dawn rumbles, the sun turns and the moon turns. Time is slowly turning like a stone mill.
Although it is not spectacular, it is simple and peaceful and still contains a touch of expectation for life.
In a small courtyard in Linhu Lane 23 of Andefang, Li Kuo sat in front of the stove and fiddled with firewood. The young man stayed up all night yesterday and was lying on the bed. As soon as he closed his eyes, dozens of these images flashed through his mind.
The scene where he and his mother have been together for many years. Li Kuo has had to support the whole family since he was a child, and Li Kuo is naturally mentally tough. But even so, the young man still feels empty when he thinks of breaking up with his mother. It's just his grandpa's hatred.
I have no choice but to report. I will eventually take the imperial examination. I must not let my grandpa down, no!
The young man clenched his fist, hit the stove made of glutinous rice and loess hard several times, and let out a long breath. Guessing that time was almost up, he lightly opened the lid and carefully scooped out something from the dark iron pot.
He took two spoonfuls of corn porridge and put them gently into a large blue and white bowl. He blew a little breath, picked out two wild vegetables from the drawer, put them on a plate, and put them on the tray together with the corn porridge. The young man then tiptoed towards
I walked to the inner room where my mother lived.
As he walked, Li Kuo thought about it. After entering the Imperial College, he would receive a subsidy of one tael of silver per month. The Imperial College included food and accommodation, so he could bring the taels of silver to his mother without spending any money. When he thought of this, Li Kuo was excited.
Abnormally, his steps became more and more brisk.
Quietly pushing open the faded varnish door, Li Kuo tiptoed into the inner room. He carefully placed the tray on the small table by the window, and was about to turn around and leave when he heard Li Lu's soft voice: "Kuo'er
, It’s time to leave.” She waved to Li Kuo and motioned for her son to come over. Li Lu said softly: “Kuo’er, today you are going to the Imperial College to study. Mother is really happy for you. Oh my god.
I passed away early, and my mother was incompetent, so I didn’t leave you any family property. This box is the pens and inkstones that your grandpa used to use when he was alive. It might be useful for you to take it with you."
"Mother, my child cannot be filial to my mother. My child, my child..." Li Kuo's eyes were red, he took two steps and knelt down in front of Li Lu.
"Kuo'er, what are you doing? Come on, get up!" Seeing her son kneeling on the ground, Li Lu was panicked and hurriedly stood up to help her son up. She lightly brushed her son's temples, and Li Lu said softly.
He said in a loud voice: "Kuo'er, you are a person who does great things. Don't be bound by your mother's heart. If you neglect your studies to take care of your mother, how can you have the dignity to send your mother to the underground to meet your grandpa?"
Brushing her son's cheek lovingly, Li Lu had to sigh, her son's face was exactly the same as his grandfather's. Deep pupils, tall nose, and well-proportioned face. Looking at the son in front of her,
, Mrs. Li seemed to see her husband when he was young. "Kuo'er, those who do big things don't stick to trivial details. Just go and study with all your heart. Mother, Xiaoliu and the others are here to take care of you, so you don't have to worry too much."
Li Kuo nodded silently and bowed deeply to his mother: "Mother, Kuo'er will go to the Imperial College today to take care of himself. Please take care of yourself!" The young man turned around reluctantly and put the pens and inkstones in the study room which he had already packed away.
The package left in a deep voice.
Li Lu was half-leaning in front of the already discolored doorframe, looking at her son's passing figure with a smile on her lips.
In front of the Imperial College (Note 1) in Wubenfang, Chang'an, there is already a huge crowd. The rural tribute students recommended by various states and counties have gathered in the capital, waiting for the Imperial College Jijiu Master to preside over the entrance ceremony. Li Kuo, carrying a royal blue coarse cloth swag on his back, followed various places
The incoming Gongsheng walked slowly forward.
"Brother Kuo'er!" Zhang Yanji saw Li Kuo in the distance and shouted excitedly. Ignoring the pursuit of the boy behind him, he weaved in and out of the crowd and came to his friend's side after a while.
"Yanji, why is it you?" Li Kuo was a little surprised when he suddenly saw his friend here.
"Haha, um..." After hearing this, Zhang Yanji's cheeks were stained with two red clouds. He wrung his hands together and hesitated without saying anything.
"Hmph, my young master has been recommended by the master and can be admitted to the Imperial Academy without taking the exam." The young man dressed as a servant squeezed through half the body, puffed out his chest, and said proudly.
Zhang Yanji glared at the boy and said sternly: "Zhang Fu, why are you talking too much? Haven't I taught you to speak in a low-key manner?"
Zhang Fu half drooped his head, pouted and murmured: "Didn't he ask? Let's not let anyone tell me."
"What did you say?" Zhang Yanji took a step forward and asked.
Pulling his friend's arm, Li Kuo smiled and said: "Forget it, he is doing it for your own good. But with you as my companion, I won't be too lonely studying in the Imperial College."
The two were about to talk freely when they heard someone shouting from the front: "Master Jijiu is out, Master Jijiu is here to lecture!"
Being pushed by the people behind them, the two of them had no choice but to rush forward with the flow of people.
Just as the two of them stood still, Su Bingwen, who was offering wine from the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty, was already standing in front of the stage, waving his hand to signal the tributes.
When everyone calmed down, Su Bingwen cleared his throat and said loudly: "I heard that the rest of you are all talents recommended by various states and counties. Now you are studying in the Imperial College. You should restrain yourself, observe etiquette, and study hard. I hope that the rest of you will follow the teachings of the saints.
Have great ambitions, learn to become a court official as soon as possible, and serve the Tang Dynasty."
"Master Jijiu is mighty!"
"The Tang Dynasty is mighty!"
"I will definitely study hard!"
The crowd in the audience instantly became excited, and some excited Gongsheng students waved their fists vigorously and shouted.
Su Bingwen pressed his palms downward to signal the students to be quiet.
"Today you have arrived at Imperial College for the first time, and you will be led to your dormitory by Dr. Guozi to rest. Tomorrow at Mao in the Wenhua Hall, Dr. Guozi will assign subjects. Those who fail to show up three times during the period will be expelled from the Imperial College. I hope you will take good care of them.
For those who have outstanding academic skills during this period, a certain general will report to the emperor and recommend you. One day, the Tang Dynasty will be proud of you!"
"The Tang Dynasty is mighty!"
"Long live your Majesty!"
Master Jijiu's words made people's blood boil. Even Zhang Yanji, who had never cared much about the imperial examination, excitedly waved his fists and shouted at the top of his lungs. He completely forgot that he had begged his grandpa to come to the Imperial College to study just to accompany his friends.
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"Master, Master, stop shouting, Master Jijiu has left!" Seeing that his young master was still immersed in the exciting atmosphere, Zhang Fu reminded him in a low voice.
"Oh, let's go into the museum too." Zhang Yanji waved his sleeves and took the lead in walking into the Hongwen Hall of the Imperial College.
The Imperial College in Gyeonggi Province is the highest institution of learning in the Tang Dynasty. Every year, it accepts outstanding tribute students from various states and counties in the Tang Dynasty, as well as international students from Silla, Fusang, etc. The Imperial College has the most knowledgeable scholars and scholars in the Tang Dynasty as its teaching doctors.
Provide the highest quality teaching resources.
In the early years of Kaiyuan, Emperor Li Sanlang of the Tang Dynasty ordered the Ministry of Industry to repair and expand the Imperial College, and he wrote a plaque in his own handwriting.
Today, the Imperial College is a grand building complex covering an area of nearly half a square. The entire Imperial College is divided into four halls. The Chongwen Hall is the central hall, where Dr. Guozi teaches students of the Tang Dynasty. The Chongren Hall in the west is
It is a place for teaching foreign students from Silla, Fuso and other countries. The Anren Hall at the east end is a place dedicated to the study of noble children of the royal family. The Yanjia Hall across the back is specially used for students from all over the world to rest and stay.
Li Kuo and Zhang Yanji were led by the tutors to the Houkua Academy. The Yanjia Academy was divided into four levels according to the status of each student, listed as Cheng'en, Guangtian, Baifu, and Guizhen. Because there were civil servants recommended by the imperial court with a rank of fifth or above.
, the two were able to stay in the second-class Guangtianxuan.
After walking through two sections of corridors and passing through a small garden, the two came to Linjing Pavilion, their residence in the Imperial College.
Zhang Yanji left home for the first time, and when he saw many new things in the house, he pointed excitedly. The straightforward teacher shouted at him to stop, and warned him many times to pay attention to his words and deeds.
Li Kuo apologized to Mr. Xi for many times on behalf of Zhang Yanji before letting him escape. Looking at the back of Mr. Xi walking away, Li Kuo sighed softly: "Hey, what can I say about you? You still have the mentality of a child. Don't be messy in the future.
Come here, you have violated the teachings of the saints."
Zhang Yanji stuck out his tongue and said in a low voice: "I'm too excited too. Brother Kuo'er, it's our destiny to be in a cross-hospital."
"You!" Li Kuo gave a helpless smile as he patted his friend's forehead.
Note 1: According to the "Tang Liangjing Chengfang Kao" records, the Imperial College was located in Wubenfang, and Jijiu was the highest official of the Imperial College, equivalent to the president of Central University today.
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