Soldiers come to the world

As many people expected in the Han Kingdom's list, most of the candidates are from famous families from all over the world, which is also the advantage of famous families.

Although some people suspected that the imperial examination was suspected of fraud, mainstream voices recognized the list. This is something everyone knows well, and it is impossible for children from poor families to compete with those from famous families.

For most children from poor families, they are also eager to be in the list, but they are more willing to accept the reality and enter Guozixue to study.

The No. 1 on the list is still beyond the expectations of many people. It is not from a family in Jingzhou or Yizhou, nor from a famous family in Longxi or Guanzhong, but from Changshan County, Hebei. There is a scholar named Lu Cong. It is said that this person is Lu Zhi. grandson.

For a while, all kinds of speculations about Lu Cong flooded the sky. Some people suspected that he was able to go to high school because of his fellow countryman Zhao Yun. Lu Cong brought 1 taels of gold to Chang'an.

All in all, since ancient times, literati have looked down on each other, and whoever gets the first place will inevitably bear all kinds of rumors.

Before dawn, in Weiyang Palace Qinzheng Square, a hundred high school scholars had already bathed and changed into white Eguanbo gowns, gathered in the square and waited to enter the palace.

Everyone was excited, full of desire for future career, Jiang Wei quickly walked through the crowd and found Lu Cong.

This time Jiang Wei was ranked No. 20 in high school. Although he did not make it into the top ten, as the youngest scholar on the list this time, he also attracted quite a lot of attention. He was only 17 years old and he won the imperial examination. The 40-year-old scholar was ashamed.

"Brother Lu!" Jiang Wei found Lu Cong and greeted him excitedly from afar.

Lu Cong also saw Jiang Wei, and hurried over, complaining, "I was looking for you everywhere, I thought you didn't come, where did you go?"

"I changed clothes a little bit slowly, just now."

Lu Cong pulled Jiang Wei aside, and said in a low voice: "I got a piece of news, this time you can choose where you want to go, you can go to a place to be a county magistrate, you can also keep Chang'an as a secretary, and you can also go to the army for training, what do you plan to do?" Where are you going?"

"I plan to join the army!"

Jiang Wei's decision did not surprise Lu Cong. Jiang Wei was originally Zhao Yun's apprentice, so it was normal for him to choose to join the army.

"Brother Lu, what about you?" Jiang Wei also asked.

"I plan to go to a local county magistrate. Although many people persuade me to stay in Beijing and get to know more contacts, I want to do something practical for the people."

"The top three can choose their own counties and counties. Where is Big Brother Lu going to choose?"

Lu Cong lowered his head and pondered for a moment, "I want to go to Hexi, Lingzhou, or Hehuang."

Jiang Wei nodded silently. He knew that Lu Cong was a man with lofty aspirations and would not be greedy for immediate benefits. "I support Big Brother Lu's decision!"

At this time, Lu Cong remembered something again, and said with a low laugh: "No.3 is called Wang Zhi, do you still remember what I told you?

Jiang Wei nodded. Of course he remembered that Wang Zhi's real name was Zhang Zhi, and he was Zhang Zhao's nephew. Unexpectedly, he was No.3 in high school, and he was worthy of being a child of Zhang's famous family.

At this time, someone suddenly called them, "Brother Lu, brother Jiang!"

When the two turned their heads, they saw Gu Han squeezed over. He smiled excitedly and said, "So you are here!"

Gu Han got No. 70 in the exam this time and was also on the list, but Zhang Ting failed the list and got out of the top [-].

Although Lu Jiang and Lu Jiang didn't have a very close relationship with him, they knew each other and lived together once. They both laughed and said, "Congratulations, brother Gu!"

"I can't compare to you guys, I'm ashamed, I'll be with you at the end of the list."

Gu Han whispered again: "I heard that you can choose where you want to go, do you have any plans?"

Lu Cong and Jiang Wei looked at each other and shook their heads, "We haven't made up our mind yet."

Jiang Wei asked, "Brother Gu's plan?"

"Of course I want to stay in Chang'an. This is also the family's expectation. This time, the eight Jiangdong scholars all unanimously decided to stay in Chang'an."

Lu Cong could understand Gu Han's decision. Their Gu family did not lack reputation in Jiangdong, but they had no contacts in Chang'an. The purpose of keeping their children in Chang'an was to gradually establish contacts in Chang'an.

At this time, a courtesy official shouted in the distance, "Form up and enter the palace!"

Hundreds of scholars lined up one after another. Facing the dawn, two teams entered the Qinzheng Hall. In order to avoid suspicion, the three main halls of Weiyang Palace have not been officially opened at present, and they are only temporarily opened for some important ceremonies.

Today, a group of [-] high-ranking scholars had a collective audience, and the largest hall of Weiyang Palace was opened. The [-] scholars entered in a file under the guidance of the officials. Scholars whispered to each other, on the high steps, sitting Han Wang Liu Jing.

The scholars had received etiquette training in advance, and they went forward to salute together, "See His Highness the King of Han!"

Liu Jing smiled and waved his hands, "All talented people, no courtesy!"

Everyone stood up straight, Liu Jing got up and walked to the steps, and said slowly to everyone: "This time, 5 people participated in the imperial examination, but only a hundred were admitted in the end, and only one of the 500 people was selected. You are all outstanding people. , are the best scholars, and will become the pillars of our Han Kingdom, in the Han Kingdom, you will have the opportunity to succeed step by step, but you may also decline, everything depends on your own efforts."

Speaking of this, Liu Jing waved his hand, and two officials around 30 years old came out from the side and saluted Liu Jing. Liu Jing pointed at them and said, "The one on the left is Cui Shi, the Zuo Cheng of the Ministry of Punishment. He was the No. 1 imperial examination in Xiangyang. , the one on the right is Yushi Zhongcheng Xunzhi, who was also No. 7 in the Xiangyang imperial examination. I believe everyone has heard of it. In just five or six years, they became two thousand stone high-ranking officials. They have been county officials and county officials. , Taishou, went to various places to inspect and monitor, although their qualifications are not deep, but they have been promoted step by step with their outstanding achievements, and finally became the youngest two thousand stone officials of the King of Han."

The example in front of them made the blood of all the scholars boil, and they all longed for themselves to be like Cui Shi and Xun Zhi, who took only five or six years to become high-ranking officials.

Liu Jing laughed again: "Although the two envoys Cui and Xun are the best in the Xiangyang imperial examination, it doesn't mean that others are not doing well. In fact, among the 120 people admitted in the Xiangyang imperial examination, only [-] More than [-] people are still in the position of county magistrate, and the remaining [-] people have served as county officials or even prefects. Like them, everyone is facing the opportunity of rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty. As long as you work hard, be honest and discipline yourself, you will definitely get success."

All the scholars clapped their hands together excitedly, they even shouted loudly.

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After receiving the scholars who had won the list, Liu Jing returned to his official office. Although he was very concerned about the imperial examination, he was more concerned about sending troops to Jiangdong. It was the beginning of August, and they had to end the Jiangdong campaign before the new year.

There was not much time left for him, and he had to act as soon as possible. When he returned to the official room, Liu Jing immediately called for Shangshu Shengzhong Xiangguo, and participated in the discussion together with the left and right ministers of Zhongshu Sheng.

In the meeting hall, everyone gathered together, Liu Jing took out a bulletin and said to everyone: "This is an urgent bulletin from Huang Zhong from Chaisang. At present, the [-] army has been assembled, and together with the [-] Han troops deployed on the north bank of Jianye The army and the [-] troops of Kuaiji County, a total of [-] troops, the time is ripe to destroy Jiangdong."

Sima Yi also got up and said to the crowd: "According to the news we got from Jiangdong, in order to deal with the crisis a few months ago, Sun Quan once again recruited [-] soldiers and forced [-] civilians to dig the Jiangnan Canal. Jiangdong provoked resentment from the heavens and people, and the people were not attached. Countless people fled to Kuaiji County. Both Yuzhang and Jiujiang counties expressed their willingness to submit to Han. We can no longer allow Jiangdong to continue to decline, otherwise even if it is unified, it will become a our burden."

Everyone already understood that Liu Jing's determination to destroy Jiangdong was not something they could stop. At this moment, Jiang Wan stood up and said, "Although our financial resources have not fully recovered, this year's summer grain harvest has been bumper in various places, and the government has a certain amount of grain reserves. At present, Jingzhou has Mobilize 20 shi of grain to Chaisang, and at least 20 shi will be needed to maintain peace after occupying Jiangdong. If we consider the harvest of autumn grain, we can basically deal with this Jiangdong battle. In addition, the Jiangdong battle does not need the Hefei battle. It will not cost too much compensation for the fallen soldiers, the key is that the battle cannot be delayed until next spring, otherwise it will have a great impact on the recovery of people's livelihood in Jiangdong, and we may not be able to support it."

Liu Jing said with a smile to everyone: "Actually, I only need two or three months to end the Battle of Hefei. It only lasted for more than half a year to drag down Cao Wei, while Jiangdong is just the opposite. We have already laid down an excellent battle in Jiangdong. Basically, I can assure you that the Jiangdong campaign will end within two months."

Everyone laughed, but Xu Shu was a little worried and said, "Does Your Highness have to go out in person? Maybe the two generals Huang Zhong and Gan Ning can destroy Jiangdong."

Liu Jing shook his head, "Although they can defeat the Jiangdong army militarily, they cannot stabilize Jiangdong politically. I have said before that it is not difficult to seize Jiangdong, but to make Jiangdong surrender to the Han Kingdom, you must I will go out on my own."

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