Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

Chapter 110: Admiral Tiance is furious, damn Emperor Yan!
"Four months later, four months later!"

Ma Zhou's lips trembled, and he quickly wrote the time and the calculated specific time on the wall next to where he slept.

Four months….
It’s a long journey from Datang to Dayan.

Time is already very urgent.

Ma Zhou kept thinking.

He didn't know how he got back to bed, all he could think about was this matter.

Tonight, he did not read a book, but lay on the bed covered with quilt, staring blankly at the roof.

Unconsciously, the candlelight was blown out.

There was a lot of snoring all around, one after another, but he still didn't feel sleepy at all.

He was still thinking, should he go?

Imperial examination!

This is an imperial examination!

However, the imperial examination was held in Dayan, and Dayan was far inferior to the Tang Dynasty in terms of territory and population. Will you suffer if you go there?

And, isn’t it a little far?
If you want to participate, you will be leaving soon.

At this moment, many people in Chang'an are considering this matter.

Ma Zhou is not alone.

That night, Ma Zhou kept his eyes open until dawn.

Today, he directly asked for leave. He was going to find several other companions and tell them about this matter.

However, Ma Zhou did not expect that some of them would also receive similar letters.

Suddenly, everyone completely understood that the Great Yan Imperial Examination was true.

And as word of mouth spread, it soon spread throughout most of Chang'an City.

The news spread so quickly that it was frightening.

There was nothing we could do about it, as this news was too explosive.

And that is to say, from the beginning, many scholars took the official road in the north.

Go to Dayan!
The imperial examination is the only goal of many scholars.

It is also the only belief that supports readers to keep reading.

There has been no hope in the Tang Dynasty, but now the imperial examination has been held in Great Yan. This opportunity is extremely precious to these poor scholars who have been studying for almost a lifetime.

Most people don't want to miss it.

It is difficult for a poor scholar.

In this world, reading seems to have become the exclusive domain of the rich. In addition, there are no imperial examinations, and books are expensive and difficult to buy, or even not available at all. They are all in the hands of the noble families.

No matter how you look at it, for people from poor families, reading is not something they don’t want to read, but it is almost a burden.

The reason why they, scholars from poor families, have been able to sustain themselves all this time is because they are all people with ideals and perseverance.

Now that Northern Great Yan had a chance, they headed north without hesitation.

Ma Zhou left at night.

After packing my bags and paying my wages, I headed off to Dayan with a group of like-minded friends.

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Housing.

Fang Xuanling is reading a book.

Du Ruhui walked in in a hurry.

His face was extremely serious and his expression was a little anxious.

"Xuanling, Xuanling, something happened, something big happened!"

Du Ruhui walked up to Fang Xuanling with an anxious look on his face, stretched out his hand and snatched the book from Fang Xuanling's hand.

Fang Xuanling was stunned.

He was seeing the highlight when he was suddenly interrupted. He was about to get angry, but when he saw it was Du Ruhui with an anxious look on his face, he swallowed what he wanted to say.

In his memory, this was the rare time he saw Du Ruhui being so anxious.

"Keming, what happened?"

Fang Xuanling asked extremely seriously.

"Da Yan! It's Da Yan. They are coming to our Datang to rob people again. What's even worse is that this time they are robbing scholars..."

"Da Yan, damn the Great Yan Kingdom! This is treating our Tang Dynasty as the enemy and frantically digging for the roots of our Tang Dynasty!"

Du Ruhui placed a letter in front of Fang Xuanling.

This letter was given to him by one of his disciples.

Fang Xuanling looked at it.

Du Ruhui took another deep breath and said slowly: "In the past few days, I feel that there is something wrong with the atmosphere in Chang'an."

"Many private schools have stopped. Every day, many young talents leave Chang'an in front of Mingde. This is only in big cities such as Chang'an, Luoyang, Lin'an, etc... It must be similar to our Chang'an."

"It's too scary. I guess a lot of people have left. If we, the Tang Dynasty, sit back and do nothing, I don't know how many good men of the Tang Dynasty I will be attracted to come to the country this time."

Du Ruhui said, his voice extremely depressed.

His heart seemed to be blocked by something.

feeling bad.

I want to vomit, but I can't.

Fang Xuanling frowned. He slowly put down the letter in his hand, his face solemn and a little unbelievable.

"Xuanling, what do you think we should do?"

Du Ruhui asked quickly.

He actually had some coping ideas, but in Du Ruhui's mind, Fang Xuanling, as Fang Mou Du Duan's Fang Mou, must have better ideas than him.

Fang Xuanling sighed and looked up at Du Ruhui: "What else can be done about this matter? If they want to leave, they can't tie up the hands and feet of the poor scholars, right?"

"This move of Great Yan is powerful, really powerful... The mobility of this King of Great Yan is far beyond that of our Tang Dynasty."

"I just captured Liaodong City and expanded my territory, so I directly held the imperial examination to attract talents. It was obviously a wartime but I did this..."

"Every step that Great Yan takes is extremely fast, making people always think that they will collapse in the next moment, but they are always extremely stable."

"No, let's go to the palace. This matter must be told to His Majesty. Let's discuss how to deal with it together."

Fang Xuanling scratched his head irritably, stood up suddenly, and walked out quickly.

Du Ruhui followed.

He also knew that there was really nothing they could do about this matter.

Just like Fang Xuanling said, do you want to tie up and lock up all these poor scholars?

impossible!
This is people's choice.

To be honest, if you are a scholar from a poor family, you are young and energetic, and you think that you have nowhere to put your talents to use, and if there are opportunities in other countries, you will most likely go to Dayanbo to give it a try.

If you don't go to Great Yan, is it possible that you...will you stay in the Tang Dynasty and become the object of ridicule by the family members?Could he still stay in the Tang Dynasty and see that he had no chance at all, and finally die with endless regret and anger?
call….
Du Ruhui exhaled forcefully.

He felt really uncomfortable in his heart.

He feels aggrieved!

On the way, both of them also saw many young people carrying baggage, walking in groups of twos and threes towards the outskirts of the city.

You don't need to think about it to know that these must also go to Dayan.
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Imperial City.

Tai Chi Palace.

Li Shimin is handling government affairs.

"His Majesty.!"

At this moment, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui walked in together.

Li Shimin slowly raised his head.

Looking at the two.

"Xuanling, Keming, what's wrong?"

Li Shimin said softly.

"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. The Great Yan Kingdom has begun to rob people again, and this time the people being robbed are not ordinary people, but scholars from poor families. They are all talents from the Tang Dynasty."

"The Imperial Examination has been held in Dayan. Now, many of them are going to Dayan. Your Majesty, we must find a way, otherwise it will be too late to regret."

Fang Xuanling hurriedly told the matter.

Li Shimin, who was already a little gloomy, suddenly frowned and his eyebrows stood upside down, extremely angry.

Bang!
He threw the inkstone on the table to the ground.

torn apart.

"Great inflammation, great inflammation!! It's great inflammation again!!"

"Yang Kuan, how could he go so far!"

Li Shimin roared and became furious.

"What does Yang Kuan think of me as the Tang Dynasty? As his reserve army of Great Yan? Damn it, do you really think that I don't dare to send troops to attack them!"

Li Shimin was really furious.

During this time, he was originally in a bad mood.

just now.

That something like this happened again made Li Shimin crazy.

During the locust plague in Youzhou, so many people from Youzhou went to Dayan.

At that time, it was hard for him to say anything.

After all, in the end, it was his fault that he failed to take good care of local officials.

And if those people don't escape, they will starve to death.

But now, these scholars, don’t they have any attachment to the Tang Dynasty in their hearts?
Li Shimin could not understand Datang.

Datang...could it be that it was not good for them?

They had lived in Datang for half their lives, but now Dayan just held an imperial examination, so they abandoned Datang and went to Dayan.

"White-eyed wolf!"

"These people are all white-eyed wolves! They are so angry at me!"

"Why are they so unsure? Am I not treating them well? Damn it!!"

Li Shimin was furious.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other and said nothing.

Did the Tang Dynasty treat poor scholars well?
The answer is obvious.

If it was really good, would those poor scholars leave?Will you leave your hometown?
Will not.

Definitely not.

If they could make such a choice, there was only one reason: the imperial court completely disappointed them.

The entire world and the entire imperial court are controlled by the noble families.

Scholars from poor families have no hope at all.

There was no Great Yan before, and everything was the same. Foreign countries such as Turkic and Tubo were not as good as the Tang Dynasty. Scholars from poor families had no choice at all.

But now, the Great Yan Empire appears.

And there was also the imperial examination.

Many scholars from poor families suddenly knew which country to choose.

This is not a question of loyalty or disloyalty, it is just a matter of one's dignity and ideals.

If the Tang Dynasty could give more scholars from poor families, not to mention more, just a little chance, at least they could see a little light in the dark night.

If the Tang Dynasty could achieve this step, there would not be so many scholars who rushed to the Great Yan without even thinking about it.

The aristocratic families really block the way for scholars from poor families to rise.The Tang Dynasty did not consider the interests of the people at all.

No matter what happens, the people must suffer first.

All interests in all aspects are first considered and transferred to the noble families.

In this case, how can the people still be loyal to you?
"Your Majesty, it can be said that there is no time to delay. If we in the Tang Dynasty do not respond, I am afraid that a group of scholars from poor families will leave."

"At that time, the number of talents in the Tang Dynasty will decrease, the talent will wither, and the sense of oppression from the world's noble families will once again increase. In this way... the Tang Dynasty and the imperial court will really be at the mercy of the noble families."

"From now on, they will only become more unscrupulous, because many of the people who threatened them have disappeared."

Fang Xuanling said solemnly.

Du Ruhui also spoke in agreement: "Yes, Your Majesty, if all the scholars from poor families are gone, we will have no choice but to clean up the family."

"It's just because in terms of capable people, apart from the disciples of the aristocratic clans, there are not many people available in the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shimin was a little decadent.

As he listened to the two people's words, he felt weak and helpless.

He deserves to be the emperor. If he had known this earlier, he might as well have given it to Li Jiancheng.

"Then Xuanling Keming, what do you think we should do?"

Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

There was silence in Tai Chi Palace for a moment.

Subsequently.

Fang Xuanling stood up and said: "Reply to Your Majesty, open the imperial examination! In addition, send a message to the northern border and ask many northern border generals to strengthen the border blockade and not allow too many poor scholars to flow to the north!"

Du Ruhui nodded and said: "I second the proposal! Your Majesty, the most important thing about this matter is to hold the imperial examination. We also need to give some hope to those scholars from poor families."

When Li Shimin heard this, he hesitated.

Fang Xuanling immediately reminded: "Your Majesty, don't hesitate. The rise of Great Yan has already begun. If we don't take any action, the situation in the world will really change in a few years."

"Now we can only hold imperial examinations and recruit talents from all over the world. Only in this way can we, the Tang Dynasty, prosper."

"But..." Li Shimin hesitated: "The world clan is too powerful, they... won't agree."

Fang Xuanling shouted: "Your Majesty, we must do it first. The current situation is that if we don't do it, we will always have to sit back and wait for death."

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment and narrowed his eyes.

He thought for a long time and finally waved.

"Xuan Ling Ke Ming, you guys...let me be here to think about it..."

The establishment of the imperial examination was, after all, a direct war with the family. The collapse of the former Sui Dynasty was still fresh in his mind, so he had to be cautious.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were anxious, but there was nothing they could do.

I can only resign.

Li Shimin was sitting alone in the Tai Chi Palace.

His eyes darkened.

Breathing becomes rapid.

After a long time, Li Shimin slowly turned his eyes to the north.

"The Turks... I have not avenged the Turks' hatred."

"Now, Great Flame has appeared again, haha... Yang Kuan, Yang Kuan, why do you embarrass me everywhere? I have no enmity with you, why can't you lock these things up yourself? Why do you want to spread them to me? Where is Datang coming from?"

"The world, the world...as long as you are here, I always feel like a puppet."

"You are not afraid of me. You also claim to be the master of this world, but why don't you think about me? Why don't you think about me?"

"Why do you have to control me instead of cooperating with me to control the world together? If you cooperate with me, I... won't always be hostile to you."

Li Shimin was depressed, extremely depressed.

His breathing was a little labored.

He looks forward to cooperating with the Shizu.

He doesn't want to be an enemy of the world. ,
but now….
No matter how you look at it, it seems to be impossible.

The imperial examination must be opened.

Otherwise, the Tang Dynasty would really be dying slowly, or even be in danger of being destroyed.

"King Great Yan, you are truly an outstanding person."

"I...I have been forced by you, and there is nothing I can do."

"You took away my daughter Changle before, and now you force me to go to war with the world. I don't know whether I should hate you or thank you."

"Imperial Examination...Okay! If your Great Yan wants to do it, my Tang Dynasty will naturally do it too!!"

At this moment, Li Shimin had already made up his mind.
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Pei House.

Pei Ji, as the head of the Pei Mansion, naturally knew about the fact that the scholars from Chang'an City had left the Tang Dynasty.

And his disciples now have many people from the world gathered, all coming for this matter.

After their discussion, they agreed that this was a good thing.

Those who left were basically scholars from poor families.

And the more these people leave, the easier it will be for their family to control the entire court and public opinion in the world.

What, isn't that a good thing?
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The next morning.

Today's morning court seems to be no different from the past, everything is going on in an orderly manner, and then some irrelevant world trivia are reported.

The reason for this is that the officials of the imperial court felt a dullness suppressed in the air.

It came from a relative of the Li Tang royal family.

Led by Changsun Wuji and others, they were too quiet this morning, so quiet that they didn't even make a sound.

This is in the past.

It is completely impossible.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

Combined with the recent incident of scholars from poor families running away, it seems that... today we are going to talk about this matter in a big way.

Most of the officials from the aristocratic families, with their eyes twinkling, felt that this seemed to be the calm before the storm.

at last.

After another family official reported a trivial matter, Changsun Wuji walked out.

coming!

he came!
What was he going to say?What's the big deal?Is it really about reading?

Most of the officials of the aristocratic family stared at the eldest grandson Wuji with a shudder in their hearts.

Changsun Wuji completely became the focus, and none of the officials who reported trivial matters to the world today looked at Changsun Wuji as much as they did.

At this moment.

Changsun Wuji held the wat board and bowed softly to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, now the locust disaster in Youzhou has been almost eliminated, and all our disaster relief food has been delivered to the people in need."

"The threat of the locust plague in Youzhou has been removed, which is a blessing to the world."

"And there is no war outside the Tang Dynasty, and there are no natural or man-made disasters within the country, so naturally...it's time...it's time to hold the imperial examination!"

"The humble minister boldly advises that the imperial court should hold the imperial examination at this time to welcome all the great talents from all over the world to the imperial court. The destiny of our country, the Tang Dynasty, will also be completely continuous and the inheritance will be passed down to the ages!"

Changsun Wuji was a little excited when he said it, and his face was extremely flushed.

As soon as the words "imperial examination" came out, Pei Ji and other officials from the aristocratic clans were stunned in place.

They thought that Li Shimin would complain and think of solutions because of the emigration of a poor scholar, but they never expected to hear the word "imperial examination".

now.

Before they come back to their senses.

Du Ruhui came out directly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I think Changsun Pushe is absolutely right."

"We, the Tang Dynasty, are now rescuing the victims of the disaster. In order to eliminate natural disasters, if we hold the imperial examination at this time, we will definitely make the people of the world completely return to their hearts!"

"I, like my eldest grandson Pushe, I implore your majesty to open the imperial examination!"

His voice was extremely firm, and even more resonant.

immediately.

Li Jing also came out with a wat tablet in hand and said in a high voice: "Your Majesty, I also believe that it is time to hold the imperial examination. The students all over the world are full of blood, but they have nowhere to serve the imperial court."

"The imperial court should give them a place where they can express themselves. The imperial examination is the most ingenious! And... the most suitable!!"

The three people's voices fell, and the main hall, which was originally too quiet today, suddenly became extremely quiet, like... deathly silence.

Pei Ji, Gao Shilian, Chen Shuda and others all widened their eyes.

No matter whether it is a prince or an official, the breathing seems to disappear all at once.

Can't believe it!

Unbelievable!
People like Li Jing must represent Li Shimin's intention at this moment. They say that they are opening the imperial examination. Is it true or false?
They all thought they had heard wrong.

At this moment.

No one expected that this unprecedented event would happen this morning!
As early as when they felt that the atmosphere in the morning was dull, the officials of the family had guessed that something big had happened, but this... was too big, right?
Big...even bigger than the sky.

Imperial Examination?

This is an imperial examination. Li Shimin actually wants to hold an imperial examination?

This Li Shimin is going crazy!
The officials of the aristocratic families present are not stupid to be able to be on top of this court.

They are very clear.

If it weren't for Li Shimin's nod, the three of them, Changsun Wuji, would never have come out at the same time, without any hesitation, even if they understood what the other party meant, they wouldn't have said it so directly.

Everything was definitely ordered by Li Shimin!
Damn!

Li Shimin, where did you get the courage?

How long has it been since the previous dynasty was destroyed?
In this world, do you still want Li Shimin and your Li Tang royal family?
Who gave you the courage?
But when Baiguan was stunned, Li Shimin got up directly.

"it is good!"

"This national policy is wonderful, I agree! Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, and Wei Zheng, I, I order the three of you to work together on this matter."

"Retreat!"

After all, Li Shimin turned around and slipped away.

Made it real, cut the mess quickly, fast!ruthless!allow!
Gonggun Dukes:? ? ? ?

Lord Gonggun:! ! ! !

Throughout the morning court hall, the sparrow was silent, all officials stared stiffly at Li Shimin's leaving back, and his mind went blank.

Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and the others did not become relaxed because of Li Shimin's quasi-playing.

On the contrary, it is even more dignified.

Since then.

These pro-Li faction officials are also genuine and want to draw a clear line between themselves and the aristocratic family.

What does this mean?
This means that they will really face the noble families and a large number of officials from the noble families in the court.

One side is to support the imperial examination.

One side is against the imperial examination.

They, including His Majesty, will thoroughly implement this will, and will also carry the expectations of the poor students in the world!
This pressure makes people feel a little suffocated and frightening!
However, they all know.

Due to the threat of Great Flame, they had no choice but to carry out the matter. Now it is a done deal and it is imperative!

Ever since Li Shimin announced his retirement, Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng left first.

They want to post the imperial list immediately to inform His Majesty that the imperial examination will be re-opened. They must do it quickly!
Just like Li Shimin announced the imperial examination just now, and then retreated from the court, before the aristocratic family could react, the matter was completely confirmed.

(End of this chapter)