Red Tang

There are a few warbler cries and three-point drumming.

In the Tang Guozijian, tribute students from various prefectures gathered in the rain-covered corridor in front of the main hall, discussing a lot, or frowning.

Today is the first exam for the Imperial College, so everyone attaches great importance to it.Since ancient times, there is no first in literature, and there is no second in martial arts.Now that he has decided to become an official, there is no reason why he should not rank first in the Spring Festival next year.The Imperial Examination System of the Tang Dynasty was inherited from the former Sui Dynasty, and it was divided into regular examinations and system examinations.The system was promulgated by the emperor's majesty on a whim, and the number of participants was small.And Chang Ju is regarded by most students as the right way to become an official.There are six main subjects for regular selection: Scholars, Mingjing, Jinshi, Mingfa, Mingshu, and Mingshu. Among them, the two subjects of Jinshi and Mingjing are the most popular.As the name suggests, Mingjing mostly examines students' ability to memorize classics and historical classics, so the questions are relatively easy.The Jinshi Department focuses on examining the students' theories, poems and prose.Generally speaking, students with Mingjing background can only sit in small officials such as the master book.Gongsheng students in the Jinshi department will be awarded the real title of the eighth rank as soon as they pass, which is the envy of countless students.

Of course, the strictness of its admission is also embarrassing, so there is a saying that "thirty old Mingjing, fifty young Jinshi".The imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty did not only focus on the literary talents of the students, but also made detailed inspections and evaluations of the students' moral character, appearance, and family background.In order to jump into the dragon's gate, in addition to "accepting the scroll" to the Ministry of Rites before the scientific examination, students will often "take the scroll" to the dignitaries, that is, submit poems and essays, so as to improve their status in the hearts of the examiners.And if you can get a good result in the Guozijian exam, you will undoubtedly be favored by many celebrities and scholars, and you will have more chances to be named on the list.

Today's assessment is divided into classics and history, calligraphy part, choose one of the two.Because etiquette and music and riding involve factors such as venues and equipment, teachers will be randomly selected in class and not included in this assessment.

Suddenly a bell rang, announcing the admission of candidates.Stepping on the bell, stepping on the broken apricot petals on the bluestone slab, the students with fluttering sleeves climbed up the steps and entered the classrooms, preparing for the upcoming exam.

Li Kuo took two steps lightly, walked to his seat and sat down.Taking a deep breath, the young man tapped some ink and opened the test paper.This history survey is divided into basic parts and comprehensive questions. The basic parts are the key points of Xi Jinping's daily lectures. Li Kuo finished answering them in less than half an hour.After moving his wrist a little, the young man's eyes shifted slightly, and he finally saw the test question with the number of crosses.

"The home is the home, the township is the township, the country is the country, and the world is the world. From the perspective of you, where should my Great Tang be compared with Tubo Nanzhao (Note 1)?"

Li Kuo frowned slightly. This sentence originally came from "Guanzi. Herdsmen", which means that things should be done comprehensively, and the big can't be lost because of small things.The topic is not difficult to understand, but the quotation is quite sharp.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo has been a major threat to the Southwest. The men of the Tang Dynasty used their blood to build a solid line of defense, which kept the western frontier safe.Nanzhao is another powerful power that has recently risen. Originally a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, it became angry and self-reliant after being bullied by the officials of the Tang Dynasty, and there is a faint tendency to form an alliance with Tubo.

Sighing slightly, the young man swiped his brush and wrote: "I see that the Great Tang Dynasty is in the same position as Tubo and Nanzhao. Although our Tang Dynasty has a vast land and rich resources, and our country is prosperous. However, Tubo has ruled the Southwest for a long time since it destroyed Tuyuhun. Both the army and the people are proud of plundering. The soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and they are not afraid of death. Several generations of men in the Tang Dynasty fought bloody and fought against the enemy. Only then did they block the enemy on the front line of Dafeichuan and Yaozhou. Now Nanzhao has repeatedly sought self-reliance. It is a helpless move. If it is allowed to collude with Tubo, we will be in danger in the Longyou of the Tang Dynasty, and Jiannan is in danger.......Now that the Tang Dynasty and all nations have come to the dynasty, and the world is rich, it is necessary to plan for the overall situation. Nanzhao Although it was tyrannical for a while, it ended up in a small place, with only a hundred thousand soldiers. Looking at Tubo, the sergeants and the territory are all amazed. If it is allowed to annex Nanzhao and sit big, it will be a big disaster for our Tang Dynasty. If not Endure the momentary hatred, show favor with Nanzhao and recruit him to surrender... If the husband is the son of heaven, he has herds all over the world, and he should regard the world as the world. Looking at the overall situation, uniting with Nanzhao and suppressing Tubo is for my greatness Tang’s best strategy to eliminate the problems in the southwest. The student Li Kuo bowed down and worshiped.”

After checking it carefully and confirming that there was nothing out of the ordinary in the words, the young man blew on the paper and handed it over to the instructor.

Since the examinees could leave after answering the examination papers, Li Kuo waited a while outside the examination room before leaving the gate together with Zhang Yanji.

After the routine exam, there will be a three-day routine rest, but the sadness on the faces of the two teenagers remains undiminished.A few days ago, the night of Le Youyuan shocked the teenagers so much that they didn't dare to face it.This matter has become such a big issue, it is estimated that it has spread all over the streets and alleys of Chang'an.With the current state of affairs, even if the teenagers don't go to investigate, the people behind it will probably come to the door.

With slightly heavy footsteps, the two of them left the Imperial College in an instant.Zhang Fu, who was looking forward to it, had already booked the carriage and horses, and when he saw his young master leaving the courtyard, he rushed to meet him and wait on him. <Although it is already dusk, you can still see jumping green colors everywhere. It is indeed pear blossoms, pale white willows and deep green, and catkins are flying all over the city.

In front of the Kelong Teahouse in Tongjifang, the wine flags and tea banners have all been unloaded, and a bare wooden pole stands empty in front of the door.

Du Jingtian, Nan Jiyun, Feng De'en and others sat around a square table and waited for Li Kuo's arrival.After the first battle in Leyouyuan, Qingkemeng seems to have restrained itself, and never thought about Feng Deen again.But in everything, it is better to believe what is there or not to believe what is not, it is a matter of life and death, and no one dares to take it lightly.

Not long after, I heard the sound of the ruts of the carriage crushing the stone slabs, first Zhang Fu, then Li Kuo, and Zhang Yanji jumped out of the carriage together.

Striding into the teahouse, Li Kuo was about to sit down. When he saw a middle-aged Confucian scholar with an elegant face sitting at the corner of the table, the young man's heart sank, and he asked suspiciously, "Who is this?"

Nan Jiyun smiled, squeezed half of his body and said: "Let me make an introduction, Brother Kuo Xian, this is my envoy Zhang Xunzhang, known as Xiao Zhang Tanhua." Turning slightly, Nan Jiyun Then he cupped his hands to Zhang Xun and said, "My lord, this is Li Kuo, the only son of Mr. Zuo Xiang, whom I have been mentioning to you all the time."

On Zhang Xunsheng's broad forehead, a pair of star eyebrows and sword eyes set off a bit of heroism.Three light beards fluttering in the wind, paired with a sapphire blue burqa, although she is in her forties, she is elegant and handsome, making people instantly fall in love with her at first sight.

"I often hear Ji Yun mentioning you. The son of Zuo Xiang really lives up to his reputation, and his appearance and demeanor are all top-notch. I heard that you have entered the Imperial Academy, and you have to study hard. Don't lose your grandfather's name!" Zhang Xun patted He patted Li Kuo's arm and encouraged him.

"Thank you Master Zhang for your suggestion." Li Kuo saluted Zhang Xunman and said in harmony. <I can't stand the cutscenes of the scholars the most, so I said it concisely.

"Oh, it's just that there are many people involved in this matter, Mr. Zhang still doesn't want to..." Li Kuo reminded kindly, not wanting to let others fall into this troubled water again.

"Oh, nephew Kuo Xian, you don't need to persuade me." Zhang Xun waved his hand and said, "Although I, Zhang Xun, don't have any talents, I have never forgotten the teachings of the sages. Jiyun, Wanchun and I are fateful friends. , you are Jiyun’s friend again. Now you are in trouble, if I hide aside, wouldn’t I have read all these years for nothing?” After taking a few steps lightly, Zhang Xun sighed: “Besides, it’s also my job to investigate this matter. Entrusted by others, the Qingkemeng has been active in recent years. On the surface, what this organization does is good deeds of killing the rich and helping the poor. But every time it preaches a line of prophecy, it has actually shaken the hearts of the people.”

Li Kuo frowned, and said suspiciously: "Master Zhang is talking about the prophecy poem 'Jiu Tian Ji Zun Si He Floats, Beacon Burns Youyan and War Flames. ?”

"Exactly, this poem is very popular in Jibei and Hedong, and even children from Huangkou can recite it. Although it has not been spread in the generation of Jingji, there must be a huge secret hidden behind it. If anyone Spreading by rumors, I am afraid that it will be used by people with intentions, causing immeasurable consequences. People feel safe, and I have been entrusted by Guo Ziyi and Guo Taishou to investigate this matter for some time."

"If that's the case, it's hard for the younger generation to dissuade it. It's just that the Qingkemeng is acting in a very treacherous way. So far, we haven't had any clues." With a light sigh, Li Kuo shook his head helplessly.

"Haha. Nephew Kuoxian, if you are a human being, you will have flaws. This person in the Qingkemeng is not a god or Buddha, so how could he be nowhere to be found?" After a slight pause, Zhang Xun said in a deep voice, "Did you find out One detail, those who join the Qingke League have a green dragon tattooed on their backs, and they will never be an official."

Nan Jiyun patted his forehead suddenly, and suddenly said: "I understand! Only Turkic people have the custom of embroidering patterns on their bodies. These people are not from the Central Plains!"

Zhang Xun shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I can't say that, I can only be sure that this organization has something to do with the Turkic people, and I'm afraid they want to use the power of Mobei wolf cavalry to get involved in the Central Plains."

"Wishful thinking!" Zhang Yanji patted his thigh and said with hatred: "They were beaten from Shuofang (Note 2) to Qiaobashan by old general Wang Zhongsi, and then forced to Xiaohai (Note 3) from Qiaobashan. Weigh your weight!"

"If you are not of my race, their hearts must be different. My Great Tang has a heart of the whole world, and I am gracious to all barbarians. But if the Hulu think that my men in the Tang Dynasty are honest, kind and deceitful, and want to plot evil, Zhang will never agree!" A breeze blows However, curling up his beautiful beard, Zhang Xun put away his smile, his eyes were firm, and his determination was evident.

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Note 1: Historically, the relationship between the Tang Dynasty, Tubo, and Nanzhao was intricate.Liu Yun has always believed that uniting Nanzhao and suppressing Tubo is the most beneficial measure for the Tang Dynasty.

Note 2: Shuofang: It was established at the time of Kaiyuan and governed Lingzhou (now southwest of Lingwu, Ningxia).

Note 3: Xiaohai: now Lake Baikal.

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