Zhang Yutang, Zhang Heng, and Lin Qiuqiu followed the imperial guard Li Gang towards the Imperial City of the Song Dynasty.
The Imperial City of the Song Dynasty was the center of the entire Song Dynasty and the fate of the entire Song Dynasty. Zhang Yutang could see from a distance that the sky above the imperial city was filled with rumbling purple air, like a purple sea constantly churning.
This is a prosperous age and an era where talents emerge in large numbers.
However, what made Zhang Yutang frown slightly was that in this purple sea, there was a shocking black line drifting with the current. This black line was as thick as a thumb, the black light was shining, and it was extremely tough, even though the purple air was soaring into the sky and the purple waves were rolling.
, can't break through this seemingly weak black line.
"In a prosperous dynasty, there are turbulent undercurrents and hidden troubles. It seems like flowers are blooming, but in the blink of an eye, everything is empty."
Zhang Yutang already had his own understanding of the rise and fall of the dynasty.
The establishment of any dynasty must go through four stages: founding, prosperity, corruption, and decline.
The four stages are a reincarnation, which is inevitable for any dynasty. The prosperous times are often accompanied by the greatest corruption. Corruption destroys the foundation of the country, and finally declines and subjugates the country.
The Song Dynasty is now a prosperous period, and naturally there is corruption and hidden troubles.
When Zhang Yutang and others went to the Imperial City of the Song Dynasty, the candidates who lived in other places also came to the Imperial City of the Song Dynasty under the leadership of sergeants. These people gathered together in front of the imperial city gate, densely packed, like a sea
Sea of people.
When Zhang Yutang and others arrived, a lot of people had gathered in front of the imperial city gate. With the arrival of Zhang Yutang, the students who had arrived early started talking about it.
"This man is Zhang Yutang. He came second in the liberal arts exam and number one in martial arts. He is the most popular person in the world."
"Excellent in both civil and military skills, and amazingly talented, I never expected that he is so young."
"You must have a good relationship with him. You may be able to prosper in the future."
"Forget it, I heard that he offended General Yunwei. Before the big exam, General Yunwei's retainer Mi Butler came to the capital to take care of him, hoping to make him fail."
Zhang Yutang turned a deaf ear to these discussions. He just took a quick look and found that many of the famous students on the list had miraculous skills.
"Quick, quick, quick, this time the new number one scholar Yue Haotian is here!"
"The number one scholar in literature is the real number one scholar, while the number one scholar in martial arts is just the courage of an ordinary man."
"Let us admire Yue Haotian's style as the champion."
On a road outside the imperial city, a sedan slowly lowered. The sedan was protected by imperial guards. The curtain of the sedan opened and a young man stepped out.
This young man seemed to have a calm demeanor and bright eyebrows, but when he looked around, he had a hint of flying spirit. Zhang Yutang glanced slightly and saw the pride hidden deep in this young man's eyes.
This is a very proud young man!
"It's normal for a young man to feel a little proud in his bones when he can achieve such results."
Zhang Yutang's thoughts turned around and he didn't pay much attention. Instead, he stood there quietly, waiting for the auspicious moment to come and meet the emperor. Some students nearby saw Yue Haotian approaching and surrounded him.
The top scholar in liberal arts, the proud son of heaven, such a person deserves to be flattered by others. Yue Haotian smiled and nodded to the students who gathered around him.
Then slowly walked towards Zhang Yutang.
He glanced slightly and said softly: "Are you Zhang Yutang, the second place in the liberal arts exam this time and the top scorer in the martial arts exam?"
Zhang Yutang nodded: "Yes, it's me!"
"Oh, since you got the second place in the exam, it can be said that you are at least someone who has read the books of sages and understood some of their meanings. Then you should know that everything is inferior, only reading is good. As a scholar like you,
But how can you imitate those warriors who wield swords and guns? I advise you to give up the reputation of being the top scholar in martial arts, study hard, and continue to pursue the holy knowledge."
Zhang Yutang smiled calmly: "If there were no warriors, who would guard the imperial city of the Song Dynasty? If there were no warriors, how would all the people in the world be favored? If there were no warriors, who would have brought peace to the world? Do you think it is just based on what you have read?
A few books can create a peaceful and prosperous age. Do you think the few books you have read can enrich the country and strengthen the people? The ways of civility and martial arts are like the yin and yang of Tai Chi. Both are indispensable. However, you only know literature but not martial arts.
It’s a waste of all the years you’ve spent reading.”
Word by word, he spat it out clearly, neither hastily nor slowly, but every word was like a steel needle, piercing Yue Haotian's heart, causing an uncomfortable feeling to rise in Yue Haotian's heart, and he frowned.
Wrinkled: "You are already deeply possessed by the devil. Don't you know that the job of a scholar is to create peace for all ages? I read books to clarify meaning, know integrity and shame, educate all people, so that everyone can understand the truth and cultivate morality. When the time comes,
If we don’t pick up things on the road and don’t close our doors at night, why do we need warriors to guard us?”
"You are ranked second in liberal arts, and you are taking the martial arts exam. It is really insulting to gentlemen. I advise you to give up your fame in martial arts, concentrate on studying literature, and inherit the sage. This is the right path."
Yue Haotian has always been smooth sailing. He has a thorough grasp of articles, classic meanings, and principles. Every sentence he speaks makes sense, and he has never been contradicted by anyone in person.
Only then was Zhang Yutang contradicting him, his face became a little gloomy and unhappy, but just to maintain his composure, he still stood there with a smile on his face and gave Zhang Yutang what he considered to be extremely friendly persuasion.
Zhang Yutang did not feel Yue Haotian's hostility. He knew that his Tao was completely different from Yue Haotian's, so he smiled and said: "If you have different Tao, you don't want to conspire against each other. There is no need to mention this again."
Yue Haotian is also a proud man, so he will not mention this matter again, but his face turns red from suppressing it, and he feels that many people are looking at him, seeming to be laughing at him.
Zhang Yutang read it and shook his head secretly: "This person has completely understood the principles in the book, but it is a pity that he only understands it on paper and knows that he must practice it."
While everyone was waiting, a loud slogan sounded from the imperial city.
"Announcement of the presence of one hundred and eight successful candidates in the Liberal Arts and Martial Arts Examinations!"
After hearing the slogan, these students were a little nervous. They smoothed their clothes with their hands, pretended to be calm, and walked into the imperial city one after another.
Zhang Yutang, Zhang Heng, Lin Qiuqiu and other monks arrived in the imperial city and felt the thick purple energy. They did not dare to make any mistakes and followed the procession.
The teams were arranged in order according to the ranking of the major exams. Yue Haotian led the team for the liberal arts exam, and Zhang Yutang led the team for the martial arts exam. The two teams were like two long dragons, walking towards the main hall with steady steps.
"Bring the students who took the Civil and Military Examination!"
Li Gang, the imperial guard, arrived in front of the main hall, walked up to the main hall, and kowtowed to the Emperor, who was sitting high on the dragon throne.
The Human Emperor is a middle-aged man, with a bead curtain covering his face, condescendingly saying: "Xuan!" (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
