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Chapter 779 There is still hope in this Tang Dynasty

After leaving the Jiedu Mission's Mansion, Tan Jin led the scholars around the street first.

"Very lively."

Someone praised it.

Mao Nansheng said lightly: "It's far worse than Chang'an."

Talk less when you go out, be cautious in your words and deeds... Qian Shi silently read his father's explanation and held back.

Tan Jin, who led the way, smiled and said: "Tao County is not considered lush. After all, here is the political center and military center, and a commercial center is too messy."

Ha ha!

Hit the face!

Qian Shi couldn't help but look at Mao Nansheng's face, it was pretty, a little green.

Zhuang Qin said: "I heard that the northern border army is strong, can you take a look?"

"Good to say."

A group of people went to the school grounds.

On the school grounds, there was a crowd of black clouds.

"It's training, everyone, don't make a sound."

Tan Jin lowered his voice.

Mao Nansheng asked, "Why?"

Tan Jin glanced at him in surprise, "It's a rule not to make a sound during drills in the military. Otherwise, you might hear the Shangguan's order?"

Mao Nansheng nodded, "Taught."

"kill!"

Rows of sergeants stared angrily, exerting force all over their bodies, spears piercing out like lightning.

The tip of the gun glistens in the sun, as if chanting with ghosts and gods, ready to harvest souls at any time.

As soon as he stepped hard, the whole school field seemed to tremble.

Qian Shi had watched bad guys practice in the county and thought it was very sharp.

But at this moment he realized that it was not sharp.

No, if that is sharp, then what is the name in front of you?
Great army!

Huben!

warrior!

Words of praise flowed in my mind.

Da da da!
The sound of horseshoes came, and the cavalry came, and the momentum seemed to overwhelm mountains and seas.

Seeing that Zhuang Qin's complexion changed slightly, and that Mao Nansheng was fighting with both hands, Qian Shi couldn't help laughing, and couldn't help asking, "Is it okay?"

"Okay!" Zhuang Qin forced himself to be calm.

Mao Nansheng forgot to answer.

"Fire arrows!"

Arrow rain covered the target group ahead.

This time, Qian Shi himself was stunned.

The infantry marched forward in formation, and the sound of footsteps boomed.On each of the resolute faces, there was a calmness that disregarded life and death, and a cruelty that was almost bloodthirsty.

The cavalry is like a rainbow, covering both wings!

"God!"

Tan Jin said he was not allowed to speak, but at the moment no one cares about this rule.

Because, I can't help it.

"So, is this the army?"

Tan Jin looked at these stunned scholars, and after the drill was over, he said: "Everyone, this is just a drill, the real fighting in battle is called tragic."

"Have you been there?" Zhuang Qin asked with a smile.

Civil servants don't go to battle when they have nothing to do, so his questioning seems a bit provocative.

Tan Jin nodded, "I've been."

Zhuang Qin was stunned for a moment, "I can't see it!"

Tan Jin said: "The deputy envoy said that people of other races will not kill you or your family just because you are a civil servant.

Protecting the homeland is not just the responsibility of warriors.Every man dares to stand up. "

"Is the situation in northern Xinjiang so severe?" Qian Shi finally couldn't help but ask.

Tan Jin nodded, "The Northern Liao Dynasty has been coercing the northern border these years. Rangers and scouts are densely packed outside the city. Before going out to farm, farmers will say goodbye to their families..."

"Why?" Mao Nansheng asked.

Tan Jin said: "Because, once you go out, it will be goodbye forever."

"Beiliao scouts are just outside..." Qian Shi murmured, "So, is this the Northern Xinjiang?"

In the publicity of the outside world, northern Xinjiang is a land of poor mountains and bad waters, and the people are also fierce.

It turned out that the tigers and wolves were outside, so they had to be fierce!
Someone asked, "Isn't it impossible not to cultivate?"

Tan Jin looked at the man, and thought that what the deputy envoy said was really good... Nowadays, scholars are becoming more and more stupid, "There is a story that there was a severe drought in a certain place in Chen Guoshi, many people starved to death, and there were many complaints.

A small official told the governor, who was surprised and said, why don't you eat minced meat? "

The man blushed and retreated into the crowd.

Qian Shi thought of the reception last night, although it was not as good as Chang'an's full table of wine and meat, but it was also considered rich, and couldn't help feeling uneasy, "How is it now?"

Tan Jin raised his eyebrows, bursting with heroism, "After the deputy envoy took charge of Northern Xinjiang, he changed his defensive posture and attacked frequently. The suppressed Northern Liao army dared not move.

It even eliminated [-] old and weak soldiers from the Northern Xinjiang Army and sent them to the fields.

Today, my fields in northern Xinjiang have been pushed to the original territory of Northern Liao! "

An inexplicable joy surged in Qian Shi's heart, "Won't the people from Beiliao come? Hey! I heard someone report earlier that it was a surprise attack."

Han Jin nodded, "Harassment is unavoidable."

"Many people died!" Zhuang Qin said.

"Scrambling for food with tigers and wolves on the same mountain, dead people are common. My soldiers and civilians in northern Xinjiang have long been used to it."

Zhuang Qin sighed: "The superior should have mercy!"

"That's wrong." Tan Jin frowned, "The current situation in northern Xinjiang seems to be calm, but it is actually critical. The deputy envoy also personally rushed to kill, why can't the sergeant?"

"Is the situation in northern Xinjiang in crisis? I can't see it." Someone made things difficult.

Today's Northern Xinjiang is an outlier in the Tang Dynasty. The lord of Northern Xinjiang is a rebel, and the soldiers and civilians of Northern Xinjiang actually support the rebel. This shows that he is rebellious and disloyal in his bones.

Therefore, among the 39 people on this trip, most of them are disgusted with northern Xinjiang.

Tan Jin smiled, "Do you know why the deputy envoy wants to garrison the fields?"

Everyone was silent.

"Chang'an cut off the money and food in Beijiang. In order to survive, Beijiang can only push forward with human life to occupy the fields and cultivate them under the arrows of the Beiliao people."

"It's all turned upside down, why did Chang'an give money and food to Beijiang?" This question is very sharp.

There was more sarcasm in Tan Jin's eyes, "Who is guarding the northern border for the Tang Dynasty? Without the northern border, Chang'an, maybe it will be safe?"

A general came over, "Wait, this is..."

Tan Jin cupped his hands, "The deputy commander took these scholars around to look around, by the way, but is it time for dinner?"

The general nodded, and Tan Jin turned around, "Everyone, since you're here, let's have a meal together!"

The crowd followed him to the camp.

The cauldron is standing, steaming hot.

"Take the bowls and chopsticks and wait in line." A sergeant took them to cook.

The whole camp was full of people, but in order.

When it was Qianshi's turn, he glanced at it and couldn't help but lose his appetite.

The vegetables are a big pot, and you can see a few bones in it, and the rest are dried vegetables.

This is too bad!

The staple food is pancakes, which is no problem.

After getting the food, a group of people squatted on the side to eat.

"There are not many cases!" Someone complained.

Qian Shi said bluntly: "There are more than [-] troops, how many cases do you want?"

Zhuang Qin took a bite and retched, "This... this taste."

"It's the smell of hog bones." Qian Shi has eaten hog meat twice, and he has a deep memory of the taste.

"How do you eat this?" Mao Nansheng put the bowl on the ground.

Gradually, they quieted down.

The sound of Xilihulu eating around is harsh.

Those soldiers squatted on the ground, eating the food they disliked.

It's like eating something delicious.

Even Tan Jin is the same.

"It turns out that the world-famous northern army eats this kind of food and protects their homeland?"

Qian Shi picked up the bowl, resisted the discomfort, and ate with big mouthfuls.

Father, I have seen another side of this world!
In my mind, my father's teachings have all been transformed into the experience along the way.

Some of those scholars lowered their heads and refused to eat after beating to death, while some forced a few mouthfuls and smiled apologetically.

But more people are eating like Qian Shi.

Behind, a secret agent of Jin Yiwei watched this scene, went back and reported it to Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan was discussing things with Liu Qing, after hearing the report, he was silent for a long time.

"This Great Tang, there is still hope!"

……

After lunch, Qin Zhuang proposed to visit the school.

This made Qian Shi couldn't help but suspect his intentions.

This trip is said to be a tour, and by the way, I will accumulate qualifications and play the autumn wind.

But Qin Zhuang and Mao Nansheng targeted Beijiang and Yang Xuan everywhere, spreading bad words about Beijiang and Yang Xuan to those scholars.

When these scholars return to Chang'an and their respective origins, these bad words will spread along with them.

He couldn't help paying more attention to Qin Zhuang and the others.

"Good talk!"

Tan Jin took them to the state to study.

As soon as I entered, I heard the sound of reading aloud.

"It's Zhao Zi's classic." Mao Nansheng smiled, "I read it with some bumps."

Not long after, the sound of reading changed.

"The three elements of force..."

Ah!
what is this?
The scholars looked at each other.

"It's the knowledge promoted by the deputy envoy." Tan Jin smiled, "These knowledge is practical."

Zhuang Qin shook his head, "Can this knowledge be used?"

While talking, a middle-aged man came over, and Tan Jin cupped his hands, "I met Li Shen."

The person who came was Li Wenmin, Yang Xuan's old team member.He used to preside over education in Lin'an, but when Yang Xuan arrived in Tao County, he got him here.Immediately, he arranged a position as a councilor, and he could report through channels if he had something to do.

"Tan Wenshu!"

Tan Jin is also an old man from Chen Zhou, and he followed Yang Xuan to Tao County.

Li Wenmin said with a straight face, "These are..."

Tan Jin said: "These are scholars who have failed in this subject, and they have come to visit my northern border."

Tan Jin introduced to the scholars, "This is Li Shenyu, who is in charge of our culture and education in northern Xinjiang."

"I've seen Senator Li."

People salute.

Li Wenmin nodded, "Since you have come to Northern Xinjiang, you can take a look around."

Zhuang Qin said: "We are also considered students. I don't know what kind of strength is taught here in the northern border... What does it mean?"

"This is the knowledge of the deputy envoy, which can reach the world."

Li Wenmin is a proud person, and Yang Xuan is the only one who admires Yang Xuan in the whole Northern Xinjiang, even Liu Qing can't let him bow his head.

This person is like this, after he has convinced someone, he will unknowingly defend him.

Seeing Zhuang Qin and others disapproving, Li Wenmin was a little dissatisfied.

But Zhuang Qin and others were even more dissatisfied.

For scholars, what is fundamental?

knowledge.

Is there much knowledge in the world?As many as hairs on a cow.

But the imperial examinations come and go, just those few sets of classics.

Scholars don't need to do anything else in their lives, just study those few sets of classics.If you can memorize it back and forth, and then you can understand it thoroughly, you will feel that your talent is penetrating and omnipotent.

Anyone who has learned knowledge other than these sets of classics will be regarded as a different kind.

Why?

Because in their view, the honor and disgrace of their whole life are tied to those sets of classics, and they will naturally maintain the supreme authority of those sets of classics.

Whoever denies those sets of classics is smashing our jobs and ruining our lives.

That is our life and death enemy.

Zhuang Qin couldn't help but said: "When we study, we still have to read those sets of classics!"

Ah!
Li Wenmin sneered, "What do you know?"

Uh!
Zhuang Qin and the others had thought about Li Wenmin's various countermeasures, and had already prepared them.

As I said earlier, in the eyes of people outside Northern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang is a land of poor mountains and bad waters, so no one wants to come to this corner.

Culture and education in northern Xinjiang has always been unable to lift its head. Every year, the number of people passing the imperial examination in northern Xinjiang is very touching.Over time, in the eyes of scholars all over the world, this place is a desert of education.

Even the professors in northern Xinjiang are looked down upon.

But what I didn't expect was that Li Wenmin would give them a... What do you know?
This is the slap in the face of the thorn fruit.

If Yang Xuan was there, he would say that this is Li Wenmin's nature.

Just come naturally.

He didn't mean to slap his face...he didn't rely on this to slap his face, but on...knowledge.

Mao Nansheng's knowledge is the best among this group of people. Zhuang Qin gave him a wink, and Mao Nansheng said, "The student is in doubt, please give me some guidance."

Without waiting for Li Wenmin to refuse or agree, Mao Nansheng said: "In ancient times, those who wanted to show their virtues to the world first ruled their country; those who wanted to rule their country first ordered their families..."

Li Wenmin waved his hand, "Stop!"

Mao Nansheng cupped his hands, "Please advise."

Li Wenmin said: "This passage is to teach the principles of being a human being. It is enough to understand it. It is interesting to ponder it over and over again? It is good to cultivate one's morality and govern the country and the world. How many people can follow it?
Each of them has a dignified righteousness and a gentleman's face.

But what the old man saw in Chang'an back then were flies and dogs.

One by one, for the sake of the imperial examination, they scrambled to vote for the powerful and powerful, and begged the powerful and powerful's disciples humbly.

Whenever the rich and powerful give a smiling face, they almost kneel down and say "Yeah!"
With such a mind, can these words be useful?I'm afraid it's good to recite it face to face, and say it with awe-inspiring righteousness, but looking back, you only care about corruption and profiteering! "

The Imperial Examination in the Tang Dynasty is very interesting. It flourished during the reign of Emperor Wu, and today, the imperial examination has become an industry.

What does that mean?

Datang's imperial examinations were not so fair, just and open.Instead, look at relationships.The chief examiner is in charge of the imperial examinations, but he cannot decide who is selected.

A certain examinee came to Chang'an and submitted an exam to a certain dignitary. The dignitary saw that he was a great talent!This old man wanted to recruit, so he went to the examiner: Hey!Dude, this person is favored by the old man, so I've given it to you!

Naturally, the chief examiner will not offend anyone for this, as long as it is not too bad, it is fine.

Dude has eyesight, turn around and invite me to drink, beauties are gathering here, they will squeeze you dry!

The examiner laughed, "Who is afraid of whom!"

As a result, the candidate entered high school and was able to become an official, reaching the pinnacle of life.

The dignitaries became his benefactors, and the higher the candidate's status, the greater the benefits of the dignitaries.

And the chief examiner didn't take advantage of it. The examinee should be grateful to him, and the rich and powerful should owe him a favor.

This is a win-win situation.

It's more of a win than a win.

After seeing this, I understand that the so-called imperial examination is just a formality.The principle of selecting scholars in the imperial examination is not talent, but relationship.

If you are not valued by the powerful, if you are unwilling to rely on the powerful, no matter how talented you are, it will be useless.

Therefore, most of the imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty were passed by the children of the upper class.These people have a strong network of relationships, and ordinary people in this era cannot study, so they monopolize the imperial examinations.

Therefore, the children of superior people are still superior people, and the descendants of ordinary people are still ordinary people.

Most of these scholars who failed the rankings had backgrounds, and it was rare for Qian Shi to be the son of the county magistrate.

What Li Wenmin said made the scholars blush.

Immediately, Li Wenmin sneered, "Are you waiting?"

Immediately, he stripped Zhuang Qin's words, quoted extensively, and added a lot of his own understanding.

The scholars were fascinated by what he was listening to, and only after he stopped did they wake up.

Great talent!
Such a great talent is actually teaching in northern Xinjiang!
Some people even had the idea of ​​apprenticeship, "I don't know if you can accept disciples, Mr. Langya Mashi..."

It's fine if he doesn't mention his identity... Li Wenbo stood with his hands behind his back, and said disdainfully:
"Fly camp dogs and dog dogs, I won't accept it!"

The scholar was annoyed, and someone nearby persuaded him, "This man looks like an arrogant person, don't provoke him!"

The door outside said: "I have seen the Deputy Envoy."

Yang Xuan came, and came in with a smile.

Li Wenmin, who had a sour face before, now had a sincere smile on his thin face, as if he had seen a teacher for many years, and greeted him with some respect.

"Meet the Deputy Envoy."

(End of this chapter)