Chapter 355 The Hall of Supreme Harmony is a blockbuster
There were only 280 Enke Jinshi from the Tongzhi Dynasty this time. At the time of the Five Drums today, they went to the Forbidden City to meet Emperor Tongzhi under the leadership of their teacher Li Hongzao. Lu Runxiang was the number one scholar, so he naturally walked at the front, followed by
At one time, Tan Zongjun, Tan Zongjun, Tanhua Li Guolou and other new scholars were lined up. After passing through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, seeing the majestic Hall of Supreme Harmony shrouded in the golden light of the morning light, people can't help but feel a sense of reverence.
meaning.
The imperial sergeants were lined up on the stone steps on both sides like Weng Zhong. A eunuch waved the long whip in his hand, "Pah, pah, pah!" three times, followed by the sound of drums and music, which came from a distance and gradually came to Taihe.
In front of the palace.
The solemn and solemn scene made every new Jinshi a little nervous, and they didn't even dare to take a breath, feeling the royal majesty of Jiuchong Tianque. The Jinshi who came here, all wearing the same new official robes, were in high spirits, with the spirit of dragon and horse,
Shi Zai Han Chuang Gu Deng studied hard just to reach this level. Thinking of the favor and honor after meeting the emperor made everyone's face turn red with suppressed emotions.
The Ministry of Rites had made arrangements in advance, and more than two hundred people marched in an orderly manner without any chaos, waiting for the moment when Emperor Tongzhi summoned him. Finally, an official walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, bowed and stepped back. This is also the rule for meeting the emperor. You cannot
Leave your back to the emperor.
After the official came out, he turned around and stood facing south, his face solemn and steady, and facing the more than 200 Jinshi under the steps, he said loudly: "According to the Holy Order!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Jinshi scholars headed by Lu Runxiang, their horseshoe sleeves fluttered and crackled, and they all knelt down on the ground, shouting: "Long live!" Then the open space outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony became dark and silent.
, no one dared to raise their head.
"I'm going to visit Li Guolou to sing my name and tell my story, and come to see my face!"
Li Guolou's forehead was swollen, he was trembling with excitement, and his whole body was trembling. How could he be allowed to sing? He was not the one who called the roll during the drill of the Ministry of Rites. It seems that his singing at the Qionglin Banquet was not the same as that of Emperor Zhi.
Zai Chun also knew.
Suddenly, Li Guolou rose from the ground, raised his sword eyebrows, and said loudly: "Zha!" He took a few steps forward, stepped up the steps, took the list, and called the names one by one. Every time a Jinshi was sung, this Jinshi
He agreed loudly. Then he bowed his head and walked into Taihe.
Starting from Lu Runxiang, they entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony one by one according to their ranking. The eunuch then led the way and knelt to the prescribed place. Everyone had to hold their breath and did not dare to make a sound, let alone look up, and everyone bowed their head.
Lie down on the gold bricks.
It was easy to shout out the names of more than 200 people. Those who went in first were dizzy and their legs and feet were numb. How long does it take and how much endurance it takes. But this is the royal rule, which has been passed down for thousands of years.
Let the new scholars know the dignity of the royal family and the solemnity of the ceremony. Some people's nervous palms were filled with sweat, and even their foreheads were dripping with sweat. Even the official robes on their backs were soaked through in the April morning.
At this moment, the eunuch Liu Deyin shouted: "Long live the Lord is here!"
None of the Jinshi who were kneeling on the ground dared to look up. Only when they heard the footsteps did they know that Emperor Tongzhi had entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony. There was no one on the dragon chair just now. The few kowtows they had when they entered the hall were all directed at the empty dragon chair.
Now that the emperor was walking by, they didn't dare to move even a little bit. But when they heard the "click-click" sound of boots passing by their ears, Li Guolou could only glance at the yellow soft-footed man from the corner of his eye.
Sole boots.
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun walked very slowly, as if he stopped to observe several Jinshi. Li Guolou did not even dare to move, and his two yellow soft-soled boots stayed beside him for a while.
After a long time, Lu Runxiang was kneeling in the front row. A eunuch signaled to the kneeling Lu Runxiang that he understood. Then he gave a loud shout: "The new Jinshi Lu Runxiang and other 280 Jinshi have come to see His Majesty the Emperor. I wish you the best."
Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live!"
Following Lu Runxiang's shout, all the Jinshis shouted "Long live, long live, long live!" The shouts echoed in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. This shout was so sincere, so loud, and so full of vitality.
, the young and nervous faces are filled with youthful enthusiasm and incomparable admiration.
Emperor Tongzhi looked around at all the Jinshi under the steps and nodded with satisfaction, smiling. The new Jinshi of all dynasties paid great attention to meeting the emperor, because such people would take up important national positions in the future, serve as officials, or benefit a party, and be famous in history, or
Make great achievements and shine for generations to come.
This was the first time that Emperor Tongzhi held a scholarship program after his wedding to select the people he was most satisfied with, laying a solid foundation for him to rule. Therefore, he felt even more devoted to these new scholars and believed that his teacher Li Hongzao could
He should be fair, just and fair in selecting talents for him to govern the country and bring peace to the country.
All the important ministers of the dynasty were also ordered to come and watch the ceremony. The six emperors' uncles, Prince Gong Yixin, Prince Chun Yixuan, Prince Qing Yikuang, the ministers Li Hongzhang and Li Hongzao, the scholar Wen Xiang of Tiren Pavilion, and the co-organizer Weng Tonghe
, Minister of Rites
Linggui, Ronglu, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Yu Shuzhen, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Bao, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Luan Yiwei, Chen Yi, Wang Jue, the Minister of Dali Temple, and others all arrived. Prince Gong Yixin sat on the porcelain stool as usual, and the others
The ministers stood in two rows below the throne.
Chief Prime Minister Prince Gong Yixin was the master of ceremonies today. Seeing Emperor Zaichun looking at him, he stood up, took a step forward, came to the throne, bowed and saluted, then turned around and said loudly: "Twelve years of Tongzhi
The annual Enke Jinshi has finished singing, and the new Jinshi has returned to listen to the emperor's edict!"
All the Jinshi shouted in unison: "Long live!"
Zai Chun has long been accustomed to speaking to hundreds of people, and he has no stage fright at all. He said in a clear voice: "You are all Jinshi in the new department, and you are all scholars. Last night, I checked in detail the resumes, origins of 280 of you Jinshi.
Half of them are from humble backgrounds. It seems that Li Shaobao got a very fair result. He studied hard for ten years and became a scholar from a boy, from a scholar to a scholar, and then to a Jinshi. He relied on his articles and knowledge in exchange for being in the hall today.
The moment you enter the palace is the best reward for you, and you should also deserve the honor of being a Jinshi. As long as you are an official who is fair, loyal, and sensible, and benefits the country, the people, and yourself, you will be able to enjoy wealth, glory, and honor your ancestors.
, Feng Wife and Mengzi. All these are given to you by God, and I am willing to give them to you. In the future, you will protect the people for me, and guard the four territories for me, and I am also willing."
At this point, Emperor Zaichun suddenly stopped and glanced at the more than 200 new scholars who were lying motionless on the ground. There was no sound in the hall. All the scholars were listening quietly, waiting for the emperor's words. No one dared to raise his head.
He didn't dare to make a sound. The entire Hall of Supreme Harmony was immersed in a dignified and solemn atmosphere, as if a pin dropped on the ground and the sound could be heard.
Zai Chun's tone changed, he clenched his steel teeth deeply, and spoke clearly: "This time I am very disappointed with some of you, and I feel very sad. Why? I will divide you into three parts with one 'Xiang Yu and Napoleon'
One of the people was stumped. When a country recruits scholars, they should work for the court and share the worries of the country. The Master said: If you are good at learning, you will become an official. You should be outstanding talents and worthy of being the pillars of the country. I chose you to use them.
You guys take your place
When I do things, you can either serve as officials in the court, assist me in government affairs, and counsel in planning. Or you can help me with the Sui area, manage civil affairs, and regulate people's sentiments. But now the Qing Empire is not a peaceful and prosperous age, it has long been eaten by rats.
The country is scarred and desolate. The vassal states have turned against each other one after another. The Western powers have oppressed us at our doorstep. The land has been divided piece by piece. Fighting on the territory of our Qing Empire, the Western powers forced our Qing Empire to cede territory.
Reparations. The country is still at war and civil strife continues. The country of Zedeshar has declared its independence and is in turmoil everywhere. Foreign warships cruise casually in the Yangtze River, as if strolling in their own back garden. When I think of my ancestors
My family property has been ruined in my hands like this. I can't sleep at night. I am ashamed to face the portraits of my ancestors and ashamed of all the people in the world. I hope that the Qing Dynasty will regain its energy and God will send great talents to assist me. I will review
memorial
At that time, I wanted to see such talents appear. When the country is in a state of disarray, countless talented people are needed to step forward and let the Qing Empire stand proudly on the top of the East again. And you should ask yourselves, can you afford to give up?
Qing Dynasty
Is it a heavy burden for the empire to rise again? The people who chant the wind and the moon are all great talents, so why should the country support so many mediocre people who do nothing to govern? Do I need to hold up a broken wheel to persuade all the beloved ministers to cheer up and fight in all directions alone?
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Emperor Zaichun angrily denounced more than 200 new scholars, which shocked the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Suddenly, there was a burst of crying. All the ministers who were standing fell to their knees, sobbing and wiping the corners of their eyes. Unexpectedly,
A solemn and solemn ceremony was turned into an accountability meeting by Emperor Tongzhi, and these important officials of the imperial court were also scolded.
After hearing this, Li Hongzao's face turned blue and white. He had been with three generations of emperors for many years. According to the rules, he should have a big happy event. After saluting and kowtowing, the emperor said a few words, "You all
They are talents that the country urgently needs. Go back and do a good job
Oh, don't let me down." Because this is the most important celebration of the country, just say some auspicious words to make everyone present happy and make all the Jinshis grateful. How can you take Aisin Gioro's scandal like this?
Say it in front of many "new people".
Li Hongzao had just entered the study, and he did not have much power. He was still the teacher of the Jinshi scholars and did not talk much. He could only suppress his inner dissatisfaction and glanced at Prince Gong Yixin for help.
At this point, even Prince Gong Yixin was a little embarrassed. He turned his head to look at Zai Chun, assuming the posture of "Prince Regent", with a sullen look and sparks, trying to make Zai Chun not to worry about a "happy event".
"It turned out to be a "funeral event". If the crying brought about the fate of the Qing Dynasty, wouldn't it become a big laughing stock?
Zai Chun was in awe of Prince Gong Yixin and did not dare to slack off. He coughed, opened his throat, and smiled slightly: "Today is a good day for you. You should say some nice words to make you be grateful to me and work diligently for the court."
I am on errands. But I am here to say these words to you. Some people think that I am not very happy, but in fact I am very happy today.
.Because some of you have given the imperial court strategies for governing the country, pointed out the ills of today's current affairs, and also given solutions. Although some of the ideas are a bit naive and not advisable. But some strategies can be implemented now, and some need to be implemented.
After waiting for a while, generally speaking, there are several strategies for governing the country that are advisable and have contributed to the country. I want to praise him here."
After a pause, the people in the Hall of Supreme Harmony felt that the atmosphere was more solemn, and the suppressed and restrained emotions were spreading. Who will get this grace bestowed by God?
"Tang Hua Lang Li Guo Lou comes out, so that all my dear friends can have a good look at you." Zai Chun made the final decision and focused the attention of all the ministers on a young man wearing a seventh-grade official robe.
"I obey the decree, and I sincerely thank Heaven for your grace!" Li Guolou shed tears. After kowtow, he puffed out his chest, causing the officials above the fifth rank in the court who wore flower feathers on their heads and hung various kinds of beads to look at them.
A future star.
Liu Deyin smiled and opened the imperial purpose, with a sharp voice: "Li Guolou listened to announce;;;;; Fengtian carried out, the emperor said: Xinke Jinshi explores Hua Lang Li Guolou.
The Ministry of Punishment has repeatedly made military exploits and is worthy of great use. He is specially named: Langzhong of the Hanlin Academy, third-class bodyguard, and the post of minister in the study. I admire this!"
"Thank you Lord! Long live, long live, long live my emperor!" Li Guolou knocked his forehead on the ground, making a loud bang, and the gold brick on the ground still echoed. He was so grateful that he couldn't express it in words, knowing in his heart that the imperial court was about to
Using his ideas, which ones can be used? At this time, he was not sure.
Li Guolou's official position is equal to four consecutive promotions, from the seventh-grade civil official to the fifth-grade civil servant. In terms of rank, he is already the same as the number one scholar Lu Runxiang, who is the fifth-grade official. But he also has the fifth-grade military position of "third-class bodyguard"
, and also has the privilege of entering and exiting the Forbidden City.
The position of "Minister" is still one step up to the sky. The second- and third-grade officials who line up on both sides of the hall do not have the privilege of entering and exiting the Forbidden City. They have to be summoned to be eligible to enter the Forbidden City. They are usually only eligible to enter and exit in the morning and during court celebrations.
Royal Palace.
Hundreds of ministers in the court looked at Li Guolou jealously. What strategy did Li Guolou write for governing the country? Let the Queen Mother of the two palaces and the emperor, Prince Gong Yixin, be so fond of him. Li Hongzhang did not make any progress.
His three sons promoted an unknown grandson.
Come up, why is this? A new rich man suddenly appeared in the court. How come they, these far-sighted and important ministers, had not heard any news beforehand. All the mysteries caused the court to whisper, and the ministers asked each other.