The heavens from Bailuyuan

Chapter 340

It will take a certain amount of time to make the five emperors' money and the talisman money.

Even with so many high roads gathered, Rome could not be built in a day.

If it is only the five emperors' money, with the profound background and inheritance of the five directions present, such a creation can be successful in one day.It's nothing difficult. It's easy to make some talisman money from the talisman lineage.

But the Five Emperors coins that Bai Gui and the heads of the various factions need are cheap and effective anti-counterfeiting coins!

In order to facilitate circulation within the territory of the Tang Dynasty!
If you can't make five emperor coins that are not easy to circulate, it will be considered a failure in this attempt!

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Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

When many high-ranking officials entered Beijing, it was already the early spring of the ninth year of Kaiyuan, and it was also the time when the imperial examinations were held every two years.

Similar to the imperial examinations in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, each imperial examination is not only an opportunity for the court to select talents, but also an opportunity for the various political parties in the court to fill their wings.

For example, Bai Gui, if he followed the normal Jinshi path and was promoted step by step, he would have to deal with the chief examiner Song Jing, and be included by Song Jing's party..., it would be a matter of time!
Although the party struggle at this time is not obvious, and there is no clear party constitution, unlike the Chu Party, Zhejiang Party, Donglin Party and other parties in the Ming Dynasty with clear banners and fierce party competition, but people are group animals, and they will naturally retaliate. The regiment keeps warm, and the forces of various factions are formed...

So even though Bai Gui basically didn't fight or grab in the political affairs hall, when the Jinshi examination started this time, he made a secret effort to pay respects to Song Jing, hoping that Song Jing could recommend him to be the chief examiner this time.

Although Song Jing was slightly surprised, Bai Gui's move was also within his expectation.Not only Li Linfu could see that Bai Gui was dormant, but he could also see that, and so could all the court officials.

However, the imperial examination is cultural and educational. Although it is a good time to be full of cronies, the time span is inevitably too long. After all, the time span from newly admitted Jinshi to becoming an official with a green and purple body is often more than ten or twenty years. It's Bai Gui, the promotion is so fast, most people really can't wait.

Therefore, Bai Gui's going to serve as the chief examiner of the imperial examination will not only not show his sharpness, but also make Song Jing and the officials think that Bai Gui really intends to Xiao Gui Cao Sui, and he is willing to wait a little longer.

In addition... in the court, Bai Gui repeatedly agreed with him, and this time he personally interceded. Although he already wanted someone else to be the chief examiner in his heart, Bai Gui's face was not good and he did not sell it. The qualifications of the examiner are more than enough, even if you don't ask him, you can get the position of the chief examiner of the imperial examination if you meet the saint in person.

Therefore, Song Jing pushed the boat along the way and personally recommended Zhongshu Ling Baigui as the chief examiner of various subjects in the imperial examination in the ninth year of Kaiyuan in the court hall.

"Bai Qing has the talent to know people, and I and all the Qing family know this too... Since Bai Qing is willing to be the chief examiner of the imperial examination, then I will agree."

In the Hanyuan Hall, Li Longji nodded and said.

This is not only out of his selfishness.Bai Gui not only admired Li Taibai who was good at poetry, but during his time outside the town, because Bai Gui made many military exploits, his subordinates and staff must be regarded as talents.Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Bai Gui has the talent to know people.

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The court established Bai Gui as the chief examiner of the imperial examination, and the number of Chang'an scholars who cast famous thorns to Dai Guogong Mansion and Jinxian Temple and Yuzhen Temple every day increased day by day, from the original hundred letters a day to thousands of letters a day.

After a few days.

After coming down to court, Bai Gui asked Yang Xuanyan, his subordinate, "Now in Chang'an, which ones are on the list of celebrities who can be promoted?"

Before the Jinshi examination, there is a list of well-known scholars in advance, referred to as the celebrity list.During the Jinshi examination, the chief examiner will first look at the celebrity list, and then determine the ranking.If the candidate is on the list, it will be of great benefit to the imperial examination.

Therefore, the scholars who are preparing to take the exam in Chang'an City will basically become famous during this period of time, hoping to be listed on the list of celebrities, so that they will be favored by the chief examiner and rise to the top.

In Jingyun's Jinshi examination in the second year, Bai Gui was also favored by others because he ranked first in the celebrity list, and won the number one prize.

"Back to Baixiang..."

"In Chang'an City, Li Taibai, Meng Haoran, Wang Changling, Zhang Zirong, Wang Zhihuan, Li Qi, Cui Zhen and others are the most famous."

After Yang Xuanyan thought for a while, he reported the names of more than a dozen people.

As Bai Gui's subordinate official, after he learned that Bai Gui was the chief examiner of this subject, he had already made preparations in advance in case of emergencies.

"The truth is known..."

Bai Gui clicked his tongue secretly, there were so many famous people in the Kaiyuan period, he still felt a little pressure as the chief examiner.

"Notify the scholars on the celebrity list, as well as the candidates for the examination in Chang'an, that the truth will be given at Taixue in five days..."

He pondered for a while, opened the curtain of the carriage, and said.

"Yes! Bai Xiang."

Yang Xuanyan nodded.

In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, before the imperial examinations began, the chief examiners were locked up and not allowed to contact the outside world, which was called a locked courtyard.

However, the Tang Dynasty was not so strict. It is very common to review the papers in advance and pay homage to the examiner. It is not surprising that the examiner even revealed the test questions in advance.

Five days later.

As expected, Chang'an candidates for the examination gathered here.

There are about 1000 people.

In the lecture hall of Taixue, the scholars on the list of famous scholars are in the front, and the scholars with lower reputation are behind. From the front row to the back, to the outside of the doors and windows, there are many scholars sitting on the ground.

There are scribes from Taixue in charge of discipline, so there is no sound in the whole lecture hall.

This day is also a holiday.

Bai Gui came late, dressed in Taoist robes, and sat cross-legged on the futon directly above.

"I've been waiting to see Bai Xiang."

The scholars in the front row got up, followed by the scholars in the back, and saluted Bai Gui quickly, with a respectful attitude.

"You are welcome..."

Bai Gui was never arrogant, and with a smile on his face, he stood up and returned the salute to these scholars, saying: "You are all the talents of the country, I just entered the official career one step earlier than you, and your achievements may surpass the truth in the future, so There is no need to stick to etiquette."

As soon as the words fell, many scholars' impressions of Bai Gui changed from the past, and their favorability increased instantly.

Most of the scholars who have not yet entered the examination are proud and arrogant. Even after knowing Bai Gui's achievements, although they admire him in their hearts, they will still have the idea that I can do it if I go.

Only after entering the officialdom for a long time can we know the difficulties.

"The way of a university is to be virtuous, to be close to the people, and to be good..."

Bai Gui began to lecture on the scriptures, and now he is in the Imperial College, so he first talked about the "Great Learning" in the Book of Rites.

From noon to dusk.

At first, many scholars present here were a little careless, but after Bai Gui's lectures, they realized how deep Bai Gui's study of Confucian classics was, and they immediately studied them tirelessly, not letting go of every word.

Of course, many of them secretly guessed that this was the test question secretly leaked by the chief examiner Bai Gui, so they studied very seriously.

"Today's lecture is over. After ten days, I will go to Taixue again to give lectures."

Bai Gui closed the scroll in his hand, breaking the silence in the field.

Many scholars got up and bowed deeply to him.

Then they started to leave in twos and threes.

This preaching seems to be just a very ordinary act.

Nothing to be surprised about!
But how could Bai Gui do useless work.

"Establishing a party, driving them with profit is the worst policy. Driving them with fame and fortune is the middle policy. Driving them with Confucian classics is the best policy!"

Bai Gui squinted his eyes, thinking to himself.

Song Jing and many ministers "looked down" on these candidates for the examination, thinking that if they want to be successful and reach the point where they can influence the government, it will take at least ten or twenty years, or even longer.

But he doesn't think so!

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, scholars who formed parties and associations and did not become officials could even affect the implementation of national policies. It was not because of these fledgling scholars.

The power of the combination of clean discussion, support, and political discussion must not be underestimated.

In other words, fame and fortune really touch people's hearts, but Confucian classics is a weapon that can change people's thinking at that time....

Lectures on scriptures can gather disciples, and this has been the case throughout the ages.And these disciples often follow morality to do things, risking their lives and forgetting to die.

(End of this chapter)