Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 374 Qionglin Banquet Shocks Chang'an

The fact that Luo Yan was promoted as a doctor of Guozi did not cause much disturbance among scholars.

In fact, the results of the previous scientific examination should have shocked people too much, so that they didn't pay much attention to this half-year promotion.Guozixue, on the other hand, expressed great joy at this. After all, Guozixue was the biggest winner in this scientific examination, and the capitals of the two rankings came from Guozixue. Among the 50 people, more than a dozen are from Guozixue.This has never happened after the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

Luo Yan, who is the protagonist, doesn't feel much about being promoted.It's just that the aggrieved heart that has been suppressed for a whole month has finally turned into a glimmer of joy at this moment.From then on, I was finally able to gain a foothold in Shilin instead of relying on Lu Deming's shadow.Green out of blue, has taken the first step.

But neither Guozixue's celebration nor Luo Yan's joy can compare to the upcoming Qionglin Banquet.

On the second day after the announcement of the list, Li Shimin felt that the scholars of Jinke had made great contributions to their words, so he decreed that when he was resting and taking a bath five days later, he would have a banquet for Jinshi of Jinke in the Qionglin Hall of Taiji Palace.At that time, there will be officials from the Ministry of Officials to accompany, and well-known Confucian scholars from Chang'an Shilin will be invited to participate.As soon as the news came out, Shilin was excited.This is the message that Li Shimin is paying more and more attention to Shilin. If he can be invited by Li Shimin, he will be recruited by the official department in a few days.This is an excellent opportunity to become an official.

As soon as the imperial edict appeared, the Ministry of Rites sent out invitations the next day.

What made people even more interested was that Liu Chang and several old Confucians were invited this time.However, Li Shimin did not forget Luo Yan, the great hero behind the scientific expedition.As Li Shimin, Luo Yan directly announced that they must participate, which made people suddenly feel that Li Shimin was going to make trouble.

Liu Chang is not a nice person.The dispute between Confucianism and Taoism for so many years has naturally established many opponents.Originally, his being slapped in the face by Luo Yan this time was enough to make these people burst into laughter, but now Li Shimin actually wants Luo Yan, Liu Chang and others to meet in Qionglin Hall.What an embarrassment.Many people want to see where Liu Chang's old face will be put this time.

Luo Yan has never been a good person, when he received the invitation letter from the Ministry of Rites, he suddenly laughed.Chang Le was tasting the dessert Luo Yan made for her by his side, and when he heard that laugh, he couldn't help asking curiously: "Luo Yan, you laugh so strangely. Do you have any bad ideas?" This laughter is so similar to the sound Luo Yan makes when he is about to do something bad.

Seeing Chang Le's innocent face, Luo Yan moved the stool to Chang Le's side, held her in his arms, and couldn't hold back and said, "Your father, this Qionglin Banquet actually put me and Liu Chang in the same place. Old Rula is together. Do you think this is to watch a play?"

Chang Le rolled his eyes at him: "You make up the royal father like this, be careful that I will go back to the palace to file a complaint."

This kind of joke between husband and wife has been made many times, and this kind of harmless joke is disrespectful to others, but here in Luo Yan, Li Shimin can always give the greatest tolerance.So Luo Yan didn't get nervous, instead he scratched Chang Le's armpit like a mischievous: "The one who complained is not a good boy." He didn't let it go until Chang Le repeatedly begged for mercy.

After half a day of Qinse's harmonious life, Luo Yan began to think about what kind of attitude he should have towards Liu Chang and the old scholars at the Qionglin Banquet.

But in four days, in the blink of an eye, it came under the eyes of everyone.Although Qionglin Hall is located in the outer palace, it is not for ordinary officials and ordinary people to enter.But this didn't stop them from waiting outside the palace gate to watch the scholars being invited in enthusiastically.

"Look, that's No. 30 in the Jinshi Division. It is said that although this person is at the bottom of the list, he has a lot of talent and learning. At the spring banquet in March, this person is said to have won the first place. He was originally favored by others, but he will definitely be able to win this division. Who would have thought that this year, there would be a large number of talents, and they would be pushed to the end.” The Spring Banquet is a banquet organized by Chang’an Shilin, and as the name suggests, it is to send spring away to welcome summer.

The standard of this banquet is really not low. Every year, great scholars personally host it, and the guests invited are even young heroes in recent years. Ordinary people are not qualified to participate at all.It is conceivable that being able to come out on top at such a banquet is definitely not a simple matter.

After praising this just now, he was even more amazed when he saw the scholar who came over next. "This is the fourth place in Mingjing. If it hadn't been for three years in a row, he would not have taken the Mingjing subject. He was unanimously optimistic that he would be the top of the Jinshi department. Alas, it's a pity."

If it is true that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, even if a member of the scholar department is not the first, he will not be ridiculed at all.Over the past ten years of scientific examinations, the number of hands was not even enough, which shows how difficult it is to be a scholar.It's a pity for this one, who originally jumped to study economics and economics, if he was in his year, he would definitely be able to get the title of Zhubi.But this year Luo Yan personally taught so many students, it is quite impressive to be able to get the fourth place.

Then, in twos and threes, a full 42 people walked by, and everyone exclaimed and cheered when they came over.

However, the big drama has not yet begun.At this moment, the top three of Jinshi and Mingjing did not come in a tacit agreement.Like walking the red carpet, the big names are always the last to arrive.Otherwise, if you come early, those little guys will be like eating ashes.

But the six didn't keep people waiting.

From far away, someone shouted: "Come here, come here."

But these people near the palace gate naturally have no way to see who is coming, so they can only ask eagerly: "Who is here, tell me quickly." Instead of giving up, he asked more urgently.

The visitor didn't make them wait for long, but in half a moment, six figures appeared before their eyes.That's right, not one, but six.Whether it is the Jinshi department or the Mingjing department, there is actually no difference in the level of the top three this year.If you have to say what is the basis for ranking, then apart from Li Shimin's subjective preferences, it is estimated that the only difference between these few is the quality of the handwriting.

With Li Shimin's penchant for calligraphy, he didn't need to think about it to know that the ranking would have such an impact.

Among these six people, five were taught by Luo Yan.Based on this relationship, there will be no precedence.Several people walked over laughing and talking, only one Song Shiyu stood among them in embarrassment.If it weren't for several of them being Guozixue's classmates, I'm afraid he would never have said a word until now.You know, in the eyes of outsiders, he represents Liu Chang's lineage.

It's really unpleasant to be represented, and after being represented, you will be slapped in the face.

Although people were amazed at why Song Shiyu was still able to talk and laugh happily with the other people, since these six people came together, then don't go into it so much, just applaud.Ever since, there was a burst of mindless applause in front of the palace gate, which shocked Chang'an City.

After all the Jinshi have entered, the invited Confucian scholars and officials will follow.Unlike the already known quota of Jinshi, the invitations sent by the Ministry of Rites are not known to ordinary people.Although Liu Chang, several old Confucian scholars and Luo Yan who paid special attention to him were all invited, but whether these people will be present is another matter.No, today is for this.

Such a grand event naturally gathers great Confucians.Naturally, Yao Silian and Kong Yingda in Guozixue would not be missed, even a few doctors came together.The results of this year's Guozixue are so good that everyone has a smile on their faces.Seeing passers-by cheering, they were not rigid, but greeted very cordially.The cheering commoners wondered for a while, when did the masters of Guozixue become so close to the people.

But what made them extremely excited was that among these people, Luo Yan was among them.Thinking about it, Luo Yan is also a courtier after all, and Li Shimin's son-in-law.He is still the biggest winner of the current scientific examination. If he doesn't come, it will make people feel evil.But Luo Yan is here, so what about Liu Chang and the others?This made the people full of expectations.So even if Xuanling and Du Ruhui, the biggest officials in the court, came next, people's enthusiasm was not as high as before.

Perhaps many people are talking: "Liu Chang, Liu Chang, where are you?"

Fang Du, who is always popular wherever he goes, is probably the first time he has received a cold reception since Zhenguan Jianyuan.But yes, who gave it to, and walked into the crowd with the mood of being a celebrity walking the carpet, but found that they didn't have any sense of expectation for their arrival at all, which made them embarrassing.

After the two walked in, many celebrities from Chang'an came one after another.However, there are still no figures of Liu Chang and others.Could it be that Liu Chang and the others really have a cold in the world and won't participate in the Qionglin Banquet?This is really impossible.The Qionglin Banquet represents the great event of scientific research, which is a good thing for scholars in the world.If they didn't come, Li Shimin's displeasure would be a trivial matter, but the loss of his reputation in the hearts of scholars in the world would be a major issue.

Just when the Qionglin Banquet was about to begin, a voice finally burst out from a distance: "Here we come, we come."

In front of the originally silent palace gate, the voice was no worse than when they were cheering for the top three in the two rankings.Although Liu Chang and the others were riding in a carriage at this time, the sound from the side of the road still made their faces ugly.

These old Confucians have always been respected wherever they go, but nowhere is it like today, they are watched like monkeys.Liu Chang snorted coldly, his face became more and more gloomy.

The atmosphere in the carriage was somewhat dignified, and after a long time, an old Confucian said: "Forget it, brother Liu, don't want to be as knowledgeable as those country folks. Besides, scientific research is not the right way to learn classics after all. Why bother because of this. In my opinion , let’s go in today to rest our minds. I don’t believe that the many disciples waiting for me in the officialdom can’t explain anything.”

The voice he spoke was righteous and confident, but in fact, he felt a burst of helplessness in his heart.It would be a lie to say that they have no regrets, they were completely dragged off the boat by Liu Chang.

　I finally pulled the network cable today, and it was delayed for many days. From tomorrow, it will be normal three shifts.It's nine o'clock in the second update today, please forgive me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)