A few orioles chirped, and drums sounded for three minutes.
In the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty, the tribute students from various states gathered in the rain-covered corridor in front of the main hall, either discussing or frowning.
Today is the first exam since the Imperial Academy, so everyone attaches great importance to it. Since ancient times, there has been no first place in literature and no second place in martial arts. Since we have decided to become an official, there is no reason not to pass the exam in the spring of next year. Datang
The imperial examination system was inherited from the former Sui Dynasty and was divided into regular examinations and institutional examinations. The imperial examinations were decreed by the emperor on a whim and the number of participants was small. The regular examinations were regarded by most students as the right way to become an official.
There are six main subjects in the regular selection: Xiucai, Mingjing, Jinshi, Mingfa, Mingshu, and Mingshu. Among them, the two subjects of Jinshi and Mingjing are the most popular. As the name suggests, Mingjing mainly tests students' ability to memorize classics and history, hence the title
It’s easier. The Jinshi subject focuses on examining the students’ strategies, poems and poems. Generally speaking, students from the Ming Dynasty can only sit in a minor official position such as the chief clerk at most. And the Gongsheng students in the Jinshi subject will be awarded the title as soon as they pass the exam.
The real lack of the Eighth Grade is the envy of countless students.
Of course, the strictness of the admission process is also embarrassing, so there is a saying that "thirty old Ming Jing, fifty young Jinshi". The imperial examinations of the Tang Dynasty not only focused on the literary talent of the students, but also paid attention to the students' moral character, appearance and family background.
Make detailed inspections and comparisons. In order to jump into the Dragon Gate, in addition to "submitting papers" to the Ministry of Rites before the scientific examination, students will often "submit papers" to the powerful, that is, submit poems and essays, in order to improve their status in the eyes of the examiners.
.And if you can achieve good results in the Imperial Examination, you will undoubtedly be favored by many celebrities and scholars, and you will have more opportunities to be listed.
Today's assessment is divided into classics and history, and calligraphy. Choose one of the two. Because ritual music and riding and archery involve factors such as venue and equipment, they will be randomly tested by the teacher and are not included in this assessment.
Suddenly a bell rang, announcing the entrance of the candidates. Following the bell, stepping on the broken apricot petals on the bluestone floor, students with wide sleeves and fluttering sleeves climbed up the stairs and entered each classroom, preparing for the upcoming exam.
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Li Kuo took two light steps and walked to his seat and sat down. Taking a deep breath, the young man dabbed some ink and opened the test paper. This historical examination is divided into basic parts and comprehensive questions. The basic part
They were all the key points taught by the teacher on a daily basis. Li Kuo wrote vigorously and finished the answers in less than half an hour. After a little movement of his wrist, the young man's eyes moved slightly, and he finally saw the test questions that included rows of crosses.
"Treat your home as your home, your town as your hometown, your country as your country, and the world as your world. From this perspective, where should our Tang Dynasty be compared with the Tubo Nanzhao (Note 1)?"
Li Kuo frowned slightly. This sentence originally came from "Guan Zi. Herdsman", which means that things must be done comprehensively and not lose big things because of small things. The title is not difficult to understand, but the introduction is quite sharp.
Tubo has been a major trouble in the southwest since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. The men of the Tang Dynasty used their blood to build a strong iron defense line, which was able to protect the security of the western border. Nanzhao is another powerful power that has recently emerged. It was originally a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty.
After being bullied by the officials of the Tang Dynasty, he became angry and stood up for himself, and there was a faint tendency to form an alliance with Tubo.
Sighing slightly, the young man wrote with a brush: "I have observed that the Tang Dynasty was in a powerful position with regard to Tubo and Nanzhao. Although the Tang Dynasty had a vast territory and rich resources, and the country was prosperous, Tubo destroyed Tuyuhun and dominated the southwest for a long time. And
Both the army and the people are proud of looting, and the soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and are not afraid of death. Generations of men in the Tang Dynasty fought bloody battles and resisted the enemy, blocking the powerful enemy at the Dafeichuan and Yaozhou front lines. Today, Nanzhao has repeatedly sought to achieve self-reliance.
This is a helpless move. If they are allowed to conspire with Tubo, our Tang Dynasty Longyou and Jiannan will be in danger... Now that the Tang Dynasty and all the countries have come to the dynasty and are rich in the world, it is even more necessary to plan for the overall situation. Nanzhao
Although it was tyrannical for a while, it ended up in a small country with only a hundred thousand men in armor. Looking at Tubo, the soldiers and the territory were all amazed. If they were allowed to annex Nanzhao and become powerful, it would be a big trouble for our Tang Dynasty. If not,
Enduring a moment of hatred, showing favor to Nanzhao and recruiting them to surrender... As the emperor, he has pastoral control over the four seas, and he should regard the world as the world. Looking at the overall situation, uniting with Nanzhao and suppressing Tubo is for our great benefit.
Tang Dynasty's best strategy to eliminate troubles in the southwest. Student Li Kuo fell to the ground and worshiped."
After checking it carefully to confirm that there was nothing out of the ordinary in what he said, the young man blew the paper and handed it over to his teacher.
Since candidates could leave after answering the written papers, Li Kuo waited outside the examination room for a while and then walked out of the door with Zhang Yanji.
After the exam, there was a three-day break, but the two teenagers' faces were still filled with sadness. The shock that Le Youyuan's night a few days ago brought to the teenagers was so great that they did not dare to face it. This incident caused a lot of trouble.
It's so big that it has probably spread all over the streets and alleys of Chang'an. With the current situation, even if the young people don't explore it, the people behind it may come looking for it.
With slightly heavy footsteps, the two of them left the Imperial Academy in a moment. Zhang Fu, who was waiting eagerly on the side, had already ordered a carriage and horses, and when he saw his young master leaving the courtyard, he rushed to greet him.
The two of them jumped onto the carriage lightly and were about to drive south of the city.
Although spring has entered dusk, you can still see jumping green everywhere. It is indeed the pale white of pear blossoms and the deep green of willows. When catkins fly, the city is filled with flowers.
In front of the Kelong Tea House in Tongji Fang, the wine flags and tea streamers have been removed, and a bare wooden pole stands in front of the door.
Du Jingtian, Nan Jiyun, Feng Deen and others sat around a square table waiting for the arrival of Li Kuo and Li Kuo. After the battle in Leyouyuan, the Qingke League seemed to have restrained itself and never raised any objections to Feng Deen.
It's all over the mind. But everything is more trustworthy than trustworthy. It's a matter of life and death, and no one dares to take it lightly.
Not long after, the sound of the carriage rutting against the stone slabs was heard. First Zhang Fu, then Li Kuo, and Zhang Yanji jumped out of the carriage.
Li Kuo strode into the teahouse and was about to sit down. When he saw a middle-aged Confucian scholar with an elegant face sitting at the corner of the table, the young man's heart sank and he asked suspiciously: "Who is this?"
Nan Jiyun smiled, squeezed through half the body and said, "Let me introduce you, brother Kuo Xian. This is my family's envoy, Mr. Zhang Xunzhang, known as Xiao Zhang Tanhua." Nan Ji turned slightly and said
Yun raised his hand to Zhang Xun again and said, "Sir, this is the Li Kuo I have been telling you about, the only son of the Left Prime Minister."
Zhang Xunsheng's broad forehead and pair of star-shaped eyebrows and sword-like eyes make him look somewhat heroic. Three strands of light beard flutter in the wind, and he wears a sapphire blue robe. Although he is already in his forties, he is elegant and handsome, making him look elegant and handsome.
People fall in love with him as soon as they see him.
"I often hear Ji Yun mention you. The son of Zuo Xiang is indeed well-deserved, and his appearance and demeanor are all top-notch. I heard that you have entered the Imperial Academy, and you must study hard and don't lose your reputation as a grandfather!" Zhang Xun patted him lightly!
He patted Li Kuo's arm and encouraged him.
"Thank you, Lord Zhang, for your suggestion." Li Kuo saluted Zhang Xunman and said harmoniously.
"My lord heard about what happened to the Dezi brothers, so he came here to discuss with us, hoping to be able to help." Lei Wanchun couldn't stand the scholar's remarks, so he said simply and straightforwardly.
"Oh, it's just that there are many people involved in this matter, so Mr. Zhang better not..." Li Kuo reminded kindly, not wanting to let others fall into this muddy water again.
"Oh, nephew Kuo Xian, there is no need to persuade me." Zhang Xun waved his hand and said: "Although I, Zhang Xun, have no extraordinary talents, I have never forgotten the teachings of the saints. Jiyun, Wanchun and I are both fateful friends.
, you are Jiyun’s friend. Now that you are in trouble, if I hide aside, wouldn’t all the books I have read over the years be in vain?” After walking a few steps, Zhang Xun sighed: “Besides, I am investigating this matter.
Entrusted by others, the Qingke League has been active in recent years. On the surface, this organization is doing good things to eliminate violence and bring peace to the people, killing the rich and helping the poor. But every time it preaches a line of prophecy, it has actually shaken the hearts of the people."
Li Kuo frowned and said suspiciously: "What Mr. Zhang was talking about was the prophecy poem that says, 'Jiutian Ji Zun is floating in four directions, and the beacon is burning and the swallows are burning with war. When the Qinglong goes out to the southwest, the capital will go to the east to set the dynasty with two arms.'"
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"Exactly, this poem is now very popular in Jibei and Hedong. Even the children in Huangkou can recite it. Although it has not been spread among the generations in Gyeonggi, there must be a huge secret hidden behind this matter. If you allow it,
If rumors spread, I'm afraid they will be taken advantage of by people with serious intentions, causing immeasurable consequences. To make people feel at ease, I have been entrusted by Governor Guo Ziyi to investigate this matter for some time."
"If this is the case, I can't dissuade you anymore. It's just that the Qingke League is acting very strangely. So far, we don't have any clues." Li Kuo sighed and shook his head helplessly.
"Haha. Nephew Kuo, as a human being, there will be flaws. This person in the Qingke League is not a god or a Buddha, so how can there be no trace of him?" After a slight pause, Zhang Xun said in a deep voice: "Have you noticed?
One detail is that everyone who joins the Qing Ke Meng will have a green dragon tattooed on their backs and will never be an official."
Nan Jiyun slapped his forehead fiercely and said suddenly: "I understand! Only the Turks have the custom of embroidering their bodies with paintings. These people are not from the Central Plains!"
Zhang Xun shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I can't say that. I can only confirm that this organization has some connection with the Turks, and I am afraid that it wants to use the power of Mobei Langqi to get involved in the Central Plains."
"Wishful thinking!" Zhang Yanji clapped his thigh and said bitterly: "They were beaten from Shuofang (Note 2) to Qiaoba Mountain by the old general Wang Zhongsi, and then forced from Qiaoba Mountain to Xiaohai (Note 3), but they still didn't give up, and they didn't give up.
Weigh yourself!"
"If they are not of my race, their hearts must be different. I, the Tang Dynasty, have a universal heart and are kind to all the barbarians. But if the Hulu think that the sincerity and kindness of our Tang Dynasty men can be deceived, and they want to plot evil, Mr. Zhang will never agree!" A breeze blew up!
Afterwards, Zhang Xun rolled up the strands of his beautiful beard, his smile was gone, his eyes were firm, and his determination was clear.
Note 1: Historically, the relationship between the Tang Dynasty, Tubo and Nanzhao was complicated. Liu Yun always believed that uniting with Nanzhao and suppressing Tubo was the most beneficial measure for the Tang Dynasty.
Note 2: Shuofang: Settled during the Kaiyuan period to govern Lingzhou (southwest of Lingwu, Ningxia today).
Note 3: Xiaohai: now Lake Baikal.
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