Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 29
The twenty-eighth year of Emperor Zhaoxing of Daxuan, the fifth day of February.

The emperor selects scholars in the Canglong Hall.

The White Tiger Hall is on the White Tiger Mountain, and the Canglong Hall is next to the imperial palace, which is enough to see the special status of the true god Canglong in the Daxuan Empire.

The Daxuan Empire is respected by the Four Directions, and the Four Directions are headed by Canglong Domineering.

In the Canglong Hall, the apprentices from the Royal Academy are neatly lined up. Standing at the front is the ninth-rank student of Baihu Killing Dao—Fuhu (named for the ninth-rank realm)

Followed by Suzaku Shengdao students - Chong Ming.Students of the Dao of Chongming Realm have the skill of washing double pupils with fire, producing eyes with double pupils of raging flames, can use the raging flames in their eyes to attack enemies, and can also use the raging flames to select good seeds.

This skill once made Xu Zhiqiong very confused. Setting fire to kill enemies and sorting seeds, these two functions are irrelevant, but they appear in the same skill.

Confucianism followed Confucianism, Military School followed Military School, Yin-Yang School came after Yin-Yang School, and Mohism came after Yin-Yang School. Xu Zhiqiong didn't know much about these heretical systems.

What about eunuchs?
How could eunuchs have a royal academy!
There are no royal academies in other systems, and they are not regarded as orthodox practice in Daxuan, nor are they eligible to directly enter official positions.

In front of the array, stood four people, they were Canglong's domineering rank-[-] cultivators, and they were called black anacondas.

These four cultivators, like other students, are waiting for the emperor to assign work.

But their identities are different, because they have one thing in common, both surnamed Liang.

Why such a coincidence?Why are they all surnamed Liang?

Because the emperor of Daxuan's surname is Liang, they are members of the royal family of Daxuan, and only those who have the royal blood of Daxuan are eligible to practice Canglong Domineering.

At Chen Shi, that is, at seven o'clock in the morning, the selection of candidates began, and Emperor Zhaoxing stood under the statue of the Canglong God, looking down at the students.

Emperor Zhaoxing ascended the throne at the age of forty and has been in power for twenty-eight years so far. He is now sixty-eight years old. At the age of forty-six, he became a seventh-rank cultivator of Canglong Domineering, and his life span is twice that of ordinary people. Therefore, he does not look old, as if he is less than fifty years old.

"Schools are the foundation of the country, and scholars are the most important weapon of the country. As scholars, you should live up to the great trust of the country and my high hopes..."

After finishing his opening remarks, Emperor Zhaoxing looked at the four members of the royal family. Only the four of them were appointed by the emperor himself.

This is the most important choice in the life of the royal family members, and there are two options before them.

Which option to choose is not up to them, but the result of the royal family's internal game.

"Yuru, you have entered the Canglong Palace to serve as the Dragon Guard."

A woman came out and bowed to Emperor Zhaoxing.

Different from the previous dynasties, the Daxuan Dynasty did not kneel to the emperor. From the officials to the common people, there was no need to kneel and worship the emperor. Bow and bow were the highest etiquette.

This name is Liang Yuru, the daughter of Emperor Zhaoxing, the princess of the dynasty, she chose to enter the Canglong Palace and become a Canglongwei.

Canglongwei is the guardian of the Daxuan Dynasty. Becoming Canglongwei means that she is not restricted on the road of cultivation. If she is talented enough, she can even become a first-rank star.

Of course, this is only a theoretical possibility. Since the founding of the Daxuan Empire, except for the founding emperor Taizu, no one has ever cultivated a star in the Canglong Dominance.

Although there are no restrictions on practice, the price of becoming a Canglongwei is also very high. She must abide by three precepts: no marriage, no title, and no official position.

If you don't get married, you can't get married in your life.

If you don't seal it, you can't get a title in your life.

If you are not an official, you will not be able to obtain an official position in your life.

This means that the princess has lost everything of the royal family and nobles.

She will serve as the guardian of the dynasty forever under the command of the three elders of Canglong Hall.

"Yuyang, you will accompany me to guard the country together."

A young man, guided by two servants, came before the emperor.

The man's name is Liang Yuyang, the current prince.

Xu Zhiqiong saw Liang Yuyang very well, he was a fool, and the crown prince was a lunatic.

This is not a joke. Prince Dangchao suffered from mental disorder since he was a child. He usually talks to himself, laughs and cries, and can't even remember his own name most of the time. He is a patient with serious mental illness.

Why did Emperor Zhaoxing let a lunatic be the crown prince?

Because he has only one son.

Naturally, the prince cannot enter the Canglong Palace. Like most members of the royal family, he did not become the Canglongwei. He can continue to enjoy the life of rich clothes and fine food, but the price he pays is that his practice limit is only seven ranks.

According to the law of Daxuan, except for Canglongwei, the cultivation of all members of the royal family must not exceed the seventh rank, including the emperor.

This is the law established by the founding emperor Taizu for the Daxuan Empire. If anyone violates it, he will be punished by the three elders.

"Yu'an, Yuming!"

A woman and a man came out one after another.

"You follow your relatives and guard your ancestors' foundation together!"

Liang Yu'an is the daughter of King Heng, and Liang Yuming is the eldest son of King Huai. The two of them did not become Canglongwei, and they can continue to enjoy the life of the royal family and nobles, but the upper limit of their cultivation is also the seventh rank.

Of the four members of the royal family, one became the Canglongwei, and the identities of the three remained unchanged. The proportion of candidates selected over the years was roughly the same.

Canglong's domineering selection of scholars is over, all the students salute, the emperor sits on the dragon throne, and then the officials of various ministries announce the results of the selection.

First the three provinces, then the six departments. Xu Zhiqiong knew that he was going to the Siwuwei camp in the imperial city, so naturally he had no expectations for the three provinces and six departments.

In fact, he wanted to be in charge of the Lantern Yamen, but Lin Tianzheng strongly opposed it, thinking that it was useless to be in charge of the Lantern Yamen.

Yang Wu's father also wanted Yang Wu to go to Wuwei camp, but unfortunately General Wuwei didn't look down on this eighth-rank master, confiscated his money, and didn't even let him in. In desperation, he had to let Yang Wu go to the Lantern Yamen. Knowing the result, there is nothing to be nervous about.

There is nothing wrong with being in charge of the yamen. The salary is comparable to that of Wuweiying, but it is a bit hard to be on duty at night, and the speed of promotion is not as fast as that of Wuweiying.

Xu Zhiqiong knew very well that the so-called Wuwei Camp's fast promotion depends on the corresponding group.

For those who come from a prominent family background, their family roots are deep and their jobs in the Wuwei Camp are outstanding, so they naturally have the opportunity to make great achievements.

For Yang Wu, even if he entered the Wuwei camp, his talent and family background basically determined his upper limit, and he would only be at the top of the eighth rank throughout his life.

As for Xu Zhiqiong's background, it's the same no matter where he goes. Unless he goes to the battlefield or achieves a higher level of cultivation, it is difficult to have a bright future.

Chu He was in the same situation. Like Xu Zhiqiong, his father died on the battlefield, but his mother was still alive.

As the only son in his family, he didn't want to join the army. When the Ministry of War selected him, Chu He broke into a cold sweat nervously.

A total of forty-two people were selected by the Ministry of War, and there was no Chu He's name. Chu He wiped off his sweat and said, "As long as I don't go to war, I can go to the Ministry of Punishment to be the head of the cell."

The Ministry of Criminal Justice selected, and there was no Chu He's name, so Liu De'an was selected.

Not only is there no Chu He, but there is also no Yu Shan, which makes Xu Zhiqiong very puzzled.

"Isn't Yu Shan's father the Secretary of the Ministry of Criminal Justice? Why doesn't he go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice?"

Yang Wu whispered beside him: "This is called avoiding suspicion. If Yu Shan goes to the Ministry of Criminal Justice, it will be difficult to support him."

This is indeed the truth, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, a second-rank official, promoted his son in his own yamen, this is really not a good thing.

At the end of the six selections, Xu Zhiqiong's heart tightened as he hadn't heard Yu Shan's name. This guy must have gone to the Imperial City Division!
Sure enough, the Imperial City Siwu Weiying clicked, and the first name was Yu Shan.

What is this fellow going to Wuwei camp for?Why not go to so many good places?
From now on, when I work with him, I don't have to do anything except to compare.

Xu Zhiqiong is not in the mood to compete with him, he wants to find a stable job, and then concentrate on improving his cultivation.

It is impossible to concentrate now, and we have to think about the next step of tearing the game.

Unexpectedly, after Zhong Can finished reading the list of Wuwei Camp, there was no Xu Zhiqiong.

Yang Wu widened his eyes and said: "It shouldn't be, my father has seen the roster, and you are indeed in it."

Chu He said: "Maybe they missed it."

Xu Zhiqiong remained silent.

Could it be that Yu Shan used some tricks, even the Imperial City Secretary refused to take me?
It doesn't matter, the big deal is to go to the academy to make a living, the salary will be a little less, and it will be an iron rice bowl anyway.

After Wuwei Camp is Tsing Yi Pavilion, Yu Chilan, Su Xiujuan and Han Di were selected.

After Tsing Yi Pavilion is the Lantern Yamen, the first name is Xu Zhiqiong.

Next came Chu He, and soon Yang Wu was read.

Chu He couldn't help laughing out loud. It was a perfect result for him to be able to go to the Lantern Yamen.

Seeing that Xu Zhiqiong didn't say a word, Yang Wu comforted him in a low voice: "Perhaps I made a mistake, don't be too sad."

Chu He said: "Isn't it the same wherever you go? What's wrong with being in charge of the yamen?"

Different!
It is the best to hold the lamp in the yamen!
Xu Zhiqiong was elated, but he didn't show it on his face.

He has seen the Lantern Lantern enforce the law, knows the identity and status of the Lantern Lantern, and knows that it is a decent job, but most people don't understand it.

Moreover, this errand did not overlap with Wuwei Camp during working hours, so Xu Zhiqiong no longer had to worry about tearing up the competition.

Perfect, so perfect.

There was an imperceptible smile on Xu Zhiqiong's face.

All the official offices have been selected, and the annual Royal Academy selection is over.

The students of the major academies have shed their status as students since today and have become officials of the Xuan Empire.

Except Suzaku Shengdao.

The students of Suzaku Shengdao have all gone to Suzaku Palace, they are different from other students, they do not accept the imperial court's selection, they come here just for a formality.

Shengdao students were directly assigned by Suzaku Palace. They practiced the art of life and were assigned to various parts of the Daxuan Empire, bringing abundant harvests to the empire year after year.

The Dao of Suzaku is the foundation of the national power of the Daxuan Empire. In exchange, the Daxuan Empire will give the True God of Suzaku and Suzaku students a very high status, give them all financial and material support, and help them build temples and recruit believers in various parts of the empire.

Therefore, the Daxuan court and Suzaku Shengdao are more like a cooperative relationship.

Confucian students have the widest range of employment, and most of them have gone to three provinces and six ministries. For Confucianism, etiquette is the most important thing when meeting colleagues, especially when meeting superiors, there should be no ambiguity about the details.

For example, if you meet a fourth-rank boss, the bow angle should be [-] degrees, but if you meet a subordinate fourth-rank boss, the bow angle should be fifty-six and a half degrees. It is necessary to let the four grades of authenticity see the difference. Confucian cultivators have done very meticulously in this regard.

Most of the disciples of the Yin-Yang Family went to the Yin-Yang Division, and the way the Yin-Yang Division welcomes newcomers is a bit exaggerated. A fourth-rank poor scholar formed a formation outside the gate of the Canglong Palace, and directly sent more than twenty newcomers to the Yin-Yang Division.

The penance workshop is even more exaggerated. The always low-key Mohists put a lot of thought into the welcome ceremony. They brought two iron horses that were five feet tall, opened the horse's belly, and let more than [-] Mohist students get in.

Then the two huge iron horses, with a very metallic sound, walked to the penance workshop by themselves with mechanical steps.

Xu Zhiqiong didn't know the source of the power of the two iron horses, nor did he know how to control the iron horses. The strength of the Yin-Yang School and the Mohist School once again refreshed Xu Zhiqiong's understanding of the world.

A lot of Sha Dao students and military strategists joined the Forbidden Army. They rode on their horses and went all the way to the Forbidden Army's camp majestically.

The momentum of the Wuwei camp was not inferior. All the students boarded the Wuchong Dafuxu (a large chariot with four horses), and under the leadership of Wuwei General Shi Xun, they patrolled around the capital to show their identities.

Jiang Feili kept a low profile. She brought a few light gauze carriages and sent the students to Tsing Yi Pavilion.

Eleven students were recruited this time, and she only had a good impression of Yu Chilan and Han Di.

One can fight.

The other can solve many problems without fighting.

Han Di gained a lot from this trip. When she left Canglong Hall, she was too busy paying attention to Yu Shan, but she didn't pay attention to her step, and accidentally slipped and staggered.

The students around wanted to step forward to help, but seeing a big shot, the other students did not dare to step forward.

This important person is none other than Prince Huai's son, Liang Yuming.

Liang Yuming supported Han Di, and Han Di blushed.

Blushing is a technical job.

It turned red as soon as it came up, which proved to be too flustered, which would affect the atmosphere.

It won't be red for a long time, which proves that the skin is too thick, which will destroy the impression.

Han Di is an expert in this field, her cheeks turned slightly red at first, and then spread to her cheeks until it reached her chin, which can not only show her daughter's shyness, but also not make the other party feel cramped.

Su Xiujuan looked enviously: "Well, how did you do this?"

Jiang Feili pinched Su Xiujuan's face: "With your talent, I'm afraid you will have to study for a few years."

Liang Yuming supported Han Di and said with a slight smile, "Girl, be careful."

Han Di bowed his head, half covered his cheeks with his sleeves, and said in a low voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After finishing speaking, Han Di gently pulled his arm out of Liang Yuming's hand, lowered his head, and quietly walked into the carriage.

Su Xiujuan was greatly disappointed: "This is the end? That's the son of the world! It's good to just say a few more words."

Jiang Feili smiled and said: "What do you know? The heat is just right. The prince Huai has never seen such a beautiful face. You just took off your shirt and put it on. Would he take a second look at you? Now look again, the prince's Where are the eyes?"

Seeing that Liang Yuming's gaze was still on Han Di's back, Su Xiujuan exclaimed, "He, is he attracted to Han Di?"

Jiang Feili sighed and said: "My mind has moved, but it will depend on how she handles it in the future. This child doesn't need to be taught. Some methods are not as good as him."

After speaking, Jiang Feili looked at Wu Xu and sighed.

Yu Chilan, who was sitting next to Jiang Feili, didn't listen to them all the time, she didn't care about Han Di or Shizi, she just wanted to stare at Xu Zhiqiong more.

The students in the Canglong Hall were almost gone, and the newcomers in charge of the Yamen were ignored.

After waiting for a long time, Wu Xu finally appeared.

He is a handsome man.

Different from beautiful men like Liang Yuming and Yu Shan, Wu Xu is a perfect man who combines beauty and handsomeness. Although he is a bit older, his tall and straight figure, strong muscles, and exquisite facial features are still not given to other people. The existence of men staying alive.

It's a pity that this handsome man has no energy, with tears hanging from the corners of his eyes, and he keeps yawning.

Walking in front of Chu He, Wu Xu seemed to wake up a bit, and suddenly stood up straight.

Seeing Master Qianhu standing up straight, Chu He quickly stood up too.

Wu Xu frowned and raised his feet slightly.

Chu He saw that Master Qianhu had turned his feet up, so he quickly followed suit.

Deputy Qianhu Yi Xulou glared at Chu He: "I don't know what's going on, why are you squatting!"

Chu He hurriedly put his heels to the ground, but saw Wu Xu's expression was displeased.

Chu He was indeed taller than him, although only a little taller.

The newcomers stood in a row, waiting for Wu Qianhu to speak.

Wu Qianhu glanced at the crowd and said sharply, "Go back to sleep!"

After speaking, Wu Xu left.

That's it?

Is this the welcome ceremony for the Lantern Yamen?

Like all the newcomers, Xu Zhiqiong stood there in a daze.

Wu Xu is gone, really gone.

He got on his horse and disappeared!
I couldn't believe it, but he really left like that.

Deputy Qianhu Yi Xulou said to everyone with a smile: "Go back and get a good night's sleep. I will come to the Lantern Yamen at Xushi. I won't be able to sleep tonight. It will be difficult to sleep at night in the future!"

(End of this chapter)