Red Tang

In the early morning of the next day, the sky in Chang'an changed from gray to white, from white to yellow, and a dazzling golden color appeared in a short time. Jiehu Lifang.The yamen officials had already beaten the deafening street drums, and the sound of the drums came from the Chengtian Gate, from the north to the south of the city, Ze and Sique, awakening thousands of people.The gate of the workshop has not yet been opened, but wisps of cooking smoke have already risen from the green bricks and black tiles.The watchmen in Chang'an County rubbed their slightly sunken dark circles, and swayed towards the county government office to take over their shifts. On the way, they met a few young masters who came on horseback and dust, and hurriedly dodged to the ditch beside the road. In this way, the coarse cloth clothes newly cut by his mother-in-law were still stained.Pointing to the far away figure of the perpetrator and cursing a few words, the watchman walked forward with his hem in his hands in a dispirited manner.It's okay to be angry, this is life.Day after day, day after day, the dawn rumbles, and the day reminds the moon.Time is slowly turning like a stone mill.Although it is not vigorous, but the simple and peaceful Zhongzong still has a touch of expectation for life.

In a small courtyard in Lane 23, Linhu, Andefang, Li Kuo was sitting in front of the kitchen pot, fiddling with firewood.The boy stayed up all night last night, lying on the bed, and when he closed his eyes, the scene of being with his mother for more than ten years flashed.Li Kuo had to support the whole family since he was a child, and Li Kuo was naturally tough.But even so, the boy's heart was still empty at the thought of parting from his mother.It's just that grandpa's hatred must be reported, and I will take the imperial examination after all, so I must not let grandpa down, no!

The boy clenched his fists, hit the stove made of glutinous rice and loess several times, and let out a long breath.Guessing that the time was almost up, he gently lifted the lid of the pot, carefully scooped out two spoonfuls of corn porridge from the black iron pot, and put them lightly into a large blue and white bowl.After taking a breath, he picked out two wild vegetables from the drawer and served them on a plate, and put them on the tray together with the corn porridge. The boy tiptoed towards the inner room where his mother lived.

Li Kuo thought as he walked, that when he entered the Guozijian, he would receive a monthly subsidy of one tael of silver.Guozijian naturally provides board and lodging, and it doesn't need to spend any money to bring the silver trustee to mother.Thinking of this, Li Kuo was extremely excited, and his steps became more and more brisk.

Quietly pushing open the door with faded varnish, Li Kuo tiptoed into the inner room.Carefully put the tray on the small table by the window, and just as she turned to leave, she heard Li Lushi's soft voice: "Kuo'er, it's time to go." He waved lightly at Li Kuo, signaling When his son came over, Li Lushi said softly: "Kuo'er, today you are going to the Imperial College to study, and mother is really happy for you. Your grandfather left early, and mother has no skills, so she didn't leave you any family fortune. .This box is the pen and inkstone that your grandpa used to use in his study, it might be useful for you to carry it with you.”

"Mother, the child is unworthy and cannot be filial at the mother's knee, child, child..." Li Kuo's eyes were red, he took two steps lightly, and knelt down in front of Li Lushi.

"Kuo'er, what are you doing? Quick, get up!" Seeing her son kneeling on the ground, Li Lushi panicked, and quickly got up to help her son up.Gently brushing his son's temples, Li Lushi said softly: "Kuo'er, you are a person who does great things, so don't be fettered by your mother. If you miss your studies because of taking care of your mother, you will ask your mother to go underground. What face do you have to see your grandfather?"

Brushing his son's cheek affectionately, Li Lushi couldn't help sighing that his son's face was carved out of the same mold as his grandfather's.Deep-set pupils, a high nose bridge, and a well-proportioned face.Looking at the son in front of him, Li Lushi seemed to see his husband when he was young. "Kuo'er, those who do great things don't care about small things. You can go to study with all your heart. Mother is still here with Xiao Liu and the others to take care of her. You don't have to worry about it."

Li Kuo nodded silently, and then bowed deeply to his mother: "Mother, Kuo'er is going to the Imperial College today, take care of yourself!" Properly packaged and left in a low voice.

Li Lushi was leaning halfway in front of the already discolored door frame, looking at his son's passing back, a smile rose from the corner of his mouth.

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In front of the Wubenfang Guozijian (Note 1) in Chang'an, there is already a surge of people.Township tribute students recommended by various prefectures and counties have gathered in the capital, waiting for Master Jijiu of the Imperial College to preside over the entrance ceremony.Li Kuo was carrying a sapphire blue coarse cloth bag, and walked forward slowly with the tribute students coming from all over the place.

"Brother Kuo'er!" Zhang Yanji shouted excitedly when he saw Li Kuo in the distance, ignoring the chasing shouts of the servants behind him, he shuttled through the crowd and came to his friend after a while.

"Yanji, why is it you?" Seeing his friend here suddenly, Li Kuo couldn't help being a little surprised.

"Hehe, that..." Zhang Yanji's cheeks were stained with two red clouds when he heard this, his hands were twisted together, he hesitated and said nothing.

"Hmph, my young master has been recommended by the master, so he can enter the Imperial College without examination." The young man dressed as a servant squeezed half of his body, puffed out his chest, and said proudly.

Zhang Yanji glared at the boy, and said sharply: "Zhang Fu, what are you talking about. Didn't my young master teach you to keep a low profile?"

Zhang Fu lowered his head halfway, pouted and murmured: "Didn't he ask, so I won't tell anyone."

"What did you say?" Zhang Yanji took a step forward and asked forcefully.

Pulling his friend's arm, Li Kuo smiled and said, "Forget it, he's doing it for your own good. But with you as my company, I won't be too lonely studying in the Imperial College."

The two were about to chat, but they heard someone shouting in front: "Master Jijiu has come out, and Master Jijiu is here to give a lecture!"

Being pushed and shoved by the people behind them, the two rushed forward with the crowd helplessly.

As soon as the two stood still, Su Bingwen, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, stood in front of the stage, waving his hands to signal to all the tribute students.

After everyone quieted down, Su Bingwen cleared his throat, and said loudly: "I heard that Yu and others are all talents recommended by various states and counties. Now they are studying in the Imperial College. They should restrain themselves, observe etiquette, and study hard. Hope that Yu and others will follow the teachings of the sages, With great ambitions in mind, learn to become the imperial court as soon as possible, and serve the Great Tang."

"Master Jijiu is mighty!"

"The mighty Tang Dynasty!"

"I will definitely study hard!"

The crowd in the audience instantly became passionate, and some excited Gongsheng waved their fists vigorously and shouted.

Su Bingwen pressed down his palms to signal the students to be quiet.

"Today, when you arrived at Taixue for the first time, Dr. Guozi led you to the dormitory to rest for the time being. Tomorrow, you will be in the Wenhua Hall, and Dr. Guozi will assign subjects. Those who fail to arrive three times during this period will be expelled from Guozijian. Hope you and others Cherish it. During this period, those who are outstanding in academic skills, a certain general will go to the sage and recommend you and others. One day, the Tang Dynasty will be proud of you!"

"The mighty Tang Dynasty!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

Master Jijiu's words made people's blood boil, even Zhang Yanji, who was not very interested in imperial examinations, waved his fists excitedly, shouting hoarsely, completely forgetting that he begged Grandpa to study at the Imperial College just to accompany his friends .

"Young Master, Young Master. Stop shouting, Lord Jijiu has already left!" Zhang Fu reminded his young master in a low voice, seeing that his young master was still immersed in the agitated atmosphere.

"Oh, then let's enter the hall too." Zhang Yanji waved his sleeves, and took the lead to walk into the Hongwen Hall of the Guozijian.

Gyeonggi Guozijian is the highest institution in the Tang Dynasty, and every year it accepts outstanding tribute students from all states and counties in the Tang Dynasty, and international students from Silla and Fusang.Guozijian has the most knowledgeable Hongshi Juru in the Tang Dynasty as the teaching doctor, and provides the highest quality teaching resources to the students of Guozijian.

In the early years of Kaiyuan, Emperor Li Sanlang of the Tang Dynasty ordered the Ministry of Industry to repair and expand the Guozijian, and wrote a plaque with his own hand.

Today, Guozijian is a grand building complex covering an area of ​​nearly half a square.The whole Guozijian is divided into four halls.The Chongwen Pavilion is the central venue, where Dr. Chang Guozi taught students of the Tang Dynasty.The Sungin Hall in the west is a place for teaching foreign students such as Silla and Fusang.The Anren Hall in the east is a place for the children of the royal family to study.The Yanjia hall in the back of the school is exclusively for students from all over the world to rest and stay.

Li Kuo and Zhang Yanji were led by the teaching to come to Houkuanyuan.According to the different identities of the students, Yanjia Hall is divided into four classes, listed as Cheng'en, Guangtian, Baifu, and Guizhen Sixuan.Thanks to the recommendation of a civil official above the fifth rank of the imperial court, the two were able to live in the second-class Guangtianxuan.

After walking through two corridors and a small garden, the two came to Linjing Pavilion, their residence in the Imperial College.

Zhang Yanji left home for the first time, and he was excited to point out many new things in the house.The blunt instructor sternly stopped, and repeatedly warned him to pay attention to his words and deeds.

Li Kuo made an apology to Mr. Xi on Zhang Yanji's behalf many times before letting him get away.Li Kuo sighed softly as he looked at the back of the teacher who was walking away with a flick of his sleeves: "Hey, let me put it this way, you still have the heart of a child. You must not act recklessly in the future and violate the teachings of the sages."

Zhang Yanji stuck out his tongue, and said in a low voice: "I'm too excited, Brother Kuoer, we are destined to be assigned to a cross-courtyard."

"You!" Li Kuo gave a wry smile as he patted his friend's forehead lightly.

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Note 1: According to the "Tang Liangjingchengfang Kao", Guozijian is located in Wubenfang, and the sacrifice wine is the highest official of Guozijian, which is equivalent to the principal of Rizhong Yang University today.

The two brothers love each other very much, book fans give some support and encouragement to Xiaoqi, won't you?