Chapter 161 In front of Taishu Pavilion, the palace test list
Lu Jing was sitting in Hanmo Academy, looking down at the snow-drinking knife in front of him.
The silver-white blade is paired with a silver handle. It's unclear what kind of tempering techniques were used to cast the precious iron. Under the light of the sky, it looks like there are snowflakes embedded in it, which is quite beautiful.
A fifth-grade famous sword is actually not that common even in Taixuanjing.
Not to mention the treasures in the hands of the older generation of big family heads and generals, most of the famous swords collected by many officials of the current dynasty are only fifth grade.
As for the younger generation in Dafu, it is even rarer to have a fifth-grade famous sword on their waist.
The previous generations of the Jiuhu Lu family were well-run and accumulated a large family business. On Changning Street, even the second assistant of Taishu Pavilion, Sheng Ruzhou, was not as rich as the Jiuhu Lu family in terms of wealth.
But even so, Lu Feng, the eldest young master of the second house in the mansion, only has a sixth-grade sword.
Although there is indeed a collection of fifth-grade treasures in the mansion, Lu Feng is young after all and has not yet served as an official in the court, so they were not given to him.
It can be seen from this that the fifth-grade sword is actually extremely precious, and often only a clan with a very rich heritage can support its young people to possess such treasures.
Lu Jing snatched the snow-drinking knife from Nan Xuehu at that time, but he just wanted to teach Nan Xuehu a lesson.
But I never thought that the snow-drinking knife would really play a great role after that.
At the very least, without the sharpness of the snow-drinking knife, it would only rely on his ordinary man's wrathful fate and his own energy and blood in the furnace realm at that time.
I'm afraid I still can't kill the great monk who is protected by the essence and blood of the eminent monk with one sword.
At this moment, Lu Jing placed the snow-drinking knife on his lap, closed his eyes, and felt the meaning of the spring thunder knife.
The sword intention is like thunder, flowing freely on the snow-drinking knife.
The Snow Drinking Knife has a broad blade, although it is very sharp, and weighs three hundred kilograms.
The weight of three hundred kilograms is nothing to a martial arts monk. Lu Jing is holding a snow-drinking knife weighing three hundred kilograms, which can only be described as easy.
However, the Spring Thunder Sword Intention emphasizes a vigorous spirit, overwhelming power, and overwhelming the world.
Drinking snow knife circulates Qi and blood, but it is like snowflakes falling, continuously, but it cannot be called earth-shattering.
Regarding the qi and blood bonus, although the amplitude is extremely high, it does not come suddenly, but slowly increases, becoming stronger and stronger.
This is also contrary to the intention of Chun Lei Dao.
But now Lu Jing doesn't have a good knife in his hand, so he can only use the Snow Drinking Knife to hone the Spring Thunder Knife.
Lu Jingshi has never learned any sword skills until now.
However, it was only through Mr. Jiu's Qingshan Slash, the thunderous aura, and his own righteous destiny that he developed such a special martial arts spirit.
Therefore, under certain circumstances, Lu Jing could only use one sword.
If someone else gets close to him, coupled with the spring thunder sword intention and the fate of an ordinary man, it can truly be regarded as Lu Jing's way of saving his life.
For the current Lu Jing, the power of this sword can be called powerful. The sword means the difference between victory and defeat, life and death.
"Your sword intention is indeed breathtaking."
Guan Changsheng was sitting not far away drinking. His face, which was originally a little red, now turned red due to drinking strong alcohol.
It was rare to have such a beautiful sun today, so Guan Changsheng and Lu Jing came together to the pool where Mr. Jiu had washed his sword. Lu Jing practiced his sword skills, while Guan Changsheng sat drinking and playing with the clear water in the pool.
Lu Jing didn't answer. The meaning of the knife on Yin Xue Dao circulated for a long time and then stopped. Then he raised his head and looked at Guan Changsheng.
"Mr. Changsheng, that day I held Zhan Qingshan in my hand and stood beside this pool of water. I felt that the sword intent in it was heavy. Some of the sword intent was originally silent, but it began to tremble because of your arrival."
Lu Jing had some curiosity in his eyes: "Mr. Changsheng told me before that when you were in Donghe Kingdom, you once killed the prefect with a sword in anger, but I didn't think much about it at that time.
Now that I think about it, the prefect is the head of a county in the Donghe Kingdom. Mr. Guan can kill the prefect alone. Even though the Donghe Kingdom encircled and suppressed him many times, Mr. Guan still left the Donghe Kingdom and entered the Northern Qin Dynasty. The majority of the Northern Qin Protectors led the soldiers under their command, but they never
After training you into a puppet, my husband left the Northern Qin Dynasty and came to Taixuanjing.
Thinking about it this way, your cultivation must be extraordinary."
Commissioner
Sheng stroked his long beard with his right hand and said boldly: "In today's world, if you don't have three points of knowledge, how can you conquer the world?"
Lu Jing didn't ask much, he just sighed: "The library is indeed a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger."
"There are naturally countless capable people in the world, and all kinds of avenues have leaders. Lu Jing, you have a lot of potential with your Chun Lei Dao Yi."
Guan Changsheng poured a glass of wine and flicked his fingers.
The wine glass was carried by the surging Qi and blood, returned steadily, and landed in front of Lu Jing.
Not even a drop of wine was spilled from the wine glass.
He added: "If you can keep improving, maybe one day you can hold a knife and ask the sky why it doesn't rain."
After Lu Jing heard Guan Changsheng's words, he couldn't help but ask: "Has anyone ever held a sword to ask the sky in the past?"
Guan Changsheng nodded and said with a smile: "The way of the sword is the glorious and righteous way in this world. If you can be the leader with the sword, the world is vast, but you can go anywhere.
A long time ago, a leader of the Sword Dao raised his sword to ask the sky. His sword moved the stars, and the stars began to sing together. Clouds and mist accumulated, and it rained heavily."
Lu Jing raised his eyebrows slightly: "Don't you know the name of this senior?"
Guan Changsheng shook his head gently: "The deceased has passed away, all his past achievements have been turned into ashes, and the sword in his hand has been broken. Before he died, he raised his head and loudly said that he hoped that the world would forget his name.
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"It's been so long, just like what he said, even I have forgotten his name."
Lu Jing was a little surprised, but Guan Changsheng on the side smiled and said: "But I still remember his sword, it was called General Domineering, so I still remember it now
The people who were the leader of the swordsmanship also called the deceased general the domineering general."
"General Domineering? That's a strange name."
Lu Jing thought so in his heart.
"The current leader of swordsmanship is not so mysterious. He is the sword-bearing Confucian scholar whose sword energy traveled three thousand miles."
Guan Changsheng's eyes fell on the Snow Drinking Sword, and he said with some hesitation in his voice: "I wonder if there will be another master of swords and swords in this world in the future.
Now that you are still young, you have already cultivated your aura of awe-inspiring power and cultivated the spirit of Spring Thunder. Coupled with your sword intention to support the light, you can indeed expect great achievements in the future."
"Just like many people in Taixuan Capital now call you the best in calligraphy and painting."
Guan Changsheng's tone was filled with sighs.
Lu Jing was a little surprised in his eyes: "Calligraphy and painting... double skills?"
Guan Changsheng drank boldly, then turned his head and smiled and said: "Don't you know? You painted a real dragon in the Shihua Pavilion, and the real dragon was suspended in the clouds. This scene has spread throughout Taixuanjing.
Nowadays, many people say that a young gentleman has appeared in the library, his strokes are like a dragon, and he can reach the clouds."
Lu Jing had not participated in any cultural gatherings in the past many days, nor had he been invited to be a guest. He only focused on reading and resting every day.
Apart from Taixuan Palace, Library, and Yanglu Street, I rarely go to other places.
"No wonder these days, Qingyue has even said several times to send invitations to her door, and there are a lot more invitations."
Lu Jing thought in his mind.
However, Guan Changsheng reminded him loudly: "This sword of yours is not suitable for the Spring Thunder Sword Intent. If you want to bring out the extraordinary power of this martial arts spirit, you must change to a suitable sword."
Lu Jing nodded lightly, but smiled and said: "This knife was given to me by an acquaintance, and it is not my knife.
Moreover...famous swords are expensive but not marketable, so it is actually not easy to find a good sword."
Guan Changsheng nodded first, then slowly shook his head: "There are not many famous swords and treasures in the world that are spread among the people. Most of them are controlled by wealthy mansions and imperial officials.
Even the most famous craftsmen have joined the imperial court.
I know your temperament. It’s not difficult for you to get a good sword, but it’s difficult not to owe others.”
When Guan Changsheng said this, his eyes immediately moved, he leaned over and said: "In five days, there will be a front examination. You are a gentleman on the second floor of the library. If you want to participate in the front examination, you only need to
Just go to the Taishu Pavilion and add your name to the list.
You may have heard that the exam questions in front of the palace are a pair of swords, named Wind Calling and Rain Calling.
Wouldn't it be better if you got these two swords?"
Lu Jing smiled casually and didn't say much.
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For ordinary people, the imperial examination is a bit far away.
But for many big offices and officials in Taixuanjing, it is a first-class event.
Tomorrow morning, the results will be announced in front of the Taishu Pavilion. Only court officials of the third rank or above can recommend candidates, and only those recommended can participate in the examination before the palace. If Emperor Chongtian looks at it and wins the examination before the palace, it will naturally be a step forward.
But Guan Changsheng's interest seems to be only in those two swords that can control the wind and rain.
"The imperial examination is different from the imperial examination. After you win, you can express your inner vision to the sage.
It would be an interesting thing if Mr. Lu Jing went to participate in the palace examination, took the two treasures of Wind and Calling Rain, and went back to the library to teach. I can also see how these two treasures from Yang Jiehai are related to my world.
What difference does casting make?”
Guan Changsheng's eyes flashed as he looked at Lu Jing, with a hint of encouragement in his tone.
Unexpectedly, when Lu Jing heard Guan Changsheng's words, he nodded slowly: "If I can get the Wind-Calling Sword or the Rain-Calling Sword, I will bring it over to sir."
When Guan Changsheng heard these words, he couldn't help but be startled, and immediately put down the wine bottle in his hand: "Are you really going to add your name to the list tomorrow?"
Lu Ding nodded, thought about it again, and said with a smile: "When you are in Taixuan Capital, there are always many things you don't like.
If he could have the treasures given by Emperor Chongtian around his waist, and if he could hold some authority, he might not be so passive, and he wouldn't be assassinated so many times."
Guan Changsheng was silent for a few moments, then took out a new cup and poured wine for Lu Jing.
"Lu Jing, I am much older than you, but I feel that at such an age, I can write such a righteous and upright message to kill evil, and can cultivate a noble spirit. You are the same as me. I think you have some ambitions for this world.
Yes, that's why I treat you to drinks many times.
Now that we are both teaching in this Hanmo Academy, we have the same friendship as colleagues. If you encounter something in the future, you can talk to me."
Guan Changsheng raised his glass to Lu Jing, drank it down, and said casually: "I have a certain reputation in the Donghe Kingdom. If the army of the country didn't form a battle formation to kill me, I would still think of going to the capital of the Donghe Kingdom to ask questions. Ask the walking corpse on the throne how he manages those idle bureaucrats!
Now that I have come to the library to cultivate myself, my spirit has become much calmer, but I can still draw my sword occasionally."
When Lu Jing heard Guan Changsheng's words, he also drank the green plum wine in his cup.
For some reason, he suddenly remembered the letter from Si Wanyu, Princess of Chong'an.
"People should not just deal with each other based on utilitarianism, but occasionally there will be affection in it."
Lu Jing thought this in his mind, so he didn't refuse, he just nodded with a smile.
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Taishu Pavilion is located at the end of Qingyun Street.
It is very close to Taixuan Palace. The blue bricks and ink tiles are matched with the towering courtyard walls. In addition, on the plaque at the bottom of the black jade wall, the sage lightly inscribed the four words "Taishu of the State", making this vast Taishu Pavilion architectural complex , looking extremely solemn.
On weekdays, except for the Taishu cabinet ministers and many officials, few people actually come here to hang out.
The intersection of Qingyun Street is often guarded by troops from the Qianxian Army, and there are still many Dafu Xuanyi hidden around.
But today, in front of Taishu Pavilion on Qingyun Street, things are quite different.
Many boys and girls came in sedans and horses, got off their sedans and horses at the entrance of Qingyun Street, walked into Qingyun Street, and came to the Taishu Pavilion.
The reason is that at this moment, a mysterious list has been posted in front of Taishu Pavilion.
On that list, there were only a few taboo words written on it, and there was also a eloquent text on it.
These boys and girls came to Qingyun Street just to see this list.
Some princes and young ladies from big mansions came in person, but many more palaces, officials and generals actually sent their servants to come.
All of a sudden, the list in front of Taishu Pavilion was filled with heads. Many people looked around. Many servants came with pens and papers. When they turned around, they found that there were not many names on the list during the examination in front of the palace. .
Looking carefully, there were only a dozen or so people.
But the reputations of these more than ten people are more important than the last.
The son of a champion general, Xu Xingzhi holds a sword in one hand and can move the world with his fists.
At that time, Su Xuan's army held the star general Ye Sheyu.
Li Zhiyun, the fourth brother of Li Guanlong of Shaozhu Kingdom.
The one from the Chu family
A young guest from Nanzhao met across the river.
Qinglongjun, the youngest among the four guests under the prince’s command!
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These names are extremely important even in Taixuanjing where many talented people are born.
Especially Xu Xingzhi, the son of the champion general!
Only now did the people in Xuandu know that this martial arts prodigy who had been at the border for a long time and was known as the master of swords and fists was actually going to participate in the palace examination!
Xu Xingzhi may even have entered Taixuanjing quietly.
For a moment, many of the disciples from the big mansion couldn't help but look at each other.
Because most of the people who participated in this palace examination have already achieved great success!
Xu Xingzhi fought with his father and had numerous military exploits. Countless Northern Qin soldiers died in his world-famous evil sword.
Ye Sheyu was born into a poor family, but now he commands an army. Although there is a shadow of the eldest princess from the Western Regions among them, General Zhixing is not unworthy of his reputation.
Li Zhiyun is the fourth younger brother of Li Guanlong from the Shaozhu Kingdom. Although Li Zhiyun rarely leaves the house and is not well-known in Taixuanjing, as long as others have heard of Li Guanlong's name, they will never underestimate him!
As for the others, the same is true.
"There are three tests in front of the palace, the first two are martial arts, the second soul test, and the literary test will be postponed for five days.
This year's second martial arts soul test seems to have very few participants, but in fact, if one of them is randomly selected, he can easily win the front test in previous years."
There were disciples from the big government talking to each other.
These gentlemen and ladies are in the center of Taixuanjing, so they naturally know that this palace test has another meaning.
That was the first battle between the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince!
One month ago, Taixuan Capital was as calm as a pond.
Few people know about the destined dispute between the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince.
But in just one month, there was a strong wind in Taixuanjing, and the seventh prince was about to open his mansion. The Duke of the Chu family even went to the already built prince's mansion and planted a big tree himself.
The Holy Lord granted marriage, and Li Wuhuang of the Li family in Xuandu was about to marry the seventh prince.
The Seventh Prince's reputation has already spread throughout Taixuanjing, but in the past month, the rumors in Taixuanjing have become more and more popular. It is said that the Seventh Prince has been thinking about his past for nine years, but he has read all the articles in the world, knows the knowledge of various schools, and has cultivated a body called Zhaoxing Yuanshen.
…
These messages don't seem surprising.
But if these many pieces of information are pieced together, what can be inferred becomes even more astonishing.
Later, rumors began to spread.
It is said that the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince want to test each other's strengths in front of the palace... The Taixuan Palace seems to have acquiesced.
All kinds of things...
In the palace examination held every five years, the third-rank officials in the court rarely recommended others.
This also resulted in the fact that only a dozen people participated in this round of the palace trial.
However, the list on today’s list is unexpected.
Unexpectedly, even the names of Xu Xingzhi, Ye Sheyu and other already famous figures would appear on the list.
"Their names are on the list, and no other names will be added today."
The inscription is displayed in front of Taishu Pavilion.
Some officials who have not yet recommended talents to the Taishu Pavilion can still enter the Taishu Pavilion today and add the names of those who have participated in the examination.
But at this moment...
At the end of the bustling Qingyun Street, bursts of commotion suddenly broke out.
Everyone turned around and saw an extremely beautiful girl wearing blue clothes and holding a sword, walking slowly towards them.
As the young girl approached, everyone moved out of the way, as if a sudden storm was brewing within her body, and bounced away everyone.
At first, the people outside the palace did not know who this woman was, but they had seen the noble man for a long time and knew that the woman in front of them had an extraordinary temperament and was definitely not ordinary.
But among the gentlemen and ladies in front of Taishu Pavilion, some of them only thought about who she was.
□□ According to legend, everyone’s faces showed some shock!
"Nan Guo Gongfu...Nan He Yu!"
"There are actually people from Nanguo Duke's Mansion who participated in the palace examination!"
"Nan Heyu is the genius of Xuandu swordsmanship. Not to mention her good cultivation, she also has a feathered sword heart. If she wants to participate in the palace examination with the rain-calling sword as the test, which summoning sword will
Doesn’t the Rain Sword belong to her?”
"I can't say for sure. Nan Heyu is naturally very talented in swordsmanship, but she is too young. Ye Sheyu and Xu Xingzhi are several years older than her in cultivation."
"The one who is under pressure should be the fourth young master of the Li family, but I don't know how good the fourth young master of the Li family is in terms of his swordsmanship."
Everyone is speculating...
"Nan Heyu came to Taishu Pavilion, maybe not for the palace test.
Why would the Duke of Nanguo interfere in this palace trial? This is too unwise."
Some people are very confused.
Nan Heyu's figure appeared on Qingyun Street.
Her eyes were firm and she walked step by step.
At this moment, her steps were steady and slow, but she seemed to have made up her mind and headed straight towards Taishu Pavilion.
Everyone moved out of the way, allowing Nan Heyu to walk all the way to the Taishu Pavilion list.
In front of the Taishu Pavilion announcement, several Taishu Pavilion officials also looked at Nan Heyu. Some people hurriedly turned around and entered the Taishu Pavilion. Then they returned and shook their heads at the other officials.
"Ms. He Yu, Taishu Pavilion has not received any recommendation from anyone. I wonder what the purpose of your visit is?"
An old official saluted Nan Heyu and asked.
Everyone else's eyes fell on Nan Heyu.
But Nan Heyu did not answer, but looked into the distance and said softly: "Heyu decided to give it a try."
These words were spoken by her softly.
In an instant, a red cloud suddenly appeared in the distance.
A silver dove rode the firelight and flew from the void, with a letter in its mouth.
This strange pigeon flew so fast that it even turned into a ray of silver light and flew into Taishu Pavilion before disappearing.
Not long after.
Someone hurried out of Taishu Pavilion, whispering a few words to the old official.
The old official looked stunned, and immediately said loudly: "Nan Heyu is recommended by Dazhu Kingdom, so he has to go to the palace to test."
After finishing his sentence in a loud voice, he ignored the uproar of the crowd, turned around, picked up the pen and ink, and added a line of names on the list: "Nan Heyu!"
Nan Heyu's eyes became firmer when he saw her name appearing on the list.
"Since we want to hone our sword spirit and see the immortal's sword skills, we can no longer hesitate.
This can refine my mind."
Nan Heyu remained silent, turned around and walked away from the crowd.
Everyone got out of the way again. Some people who knew the inside story originally thought that Nan Guo Gongfu must have defected to the crown prince or the Seventh Prince. Suddenly they remembered that Nan Heyu was recommended by Dazhu Kingdom, not Nan Guo Gongfu. There might be some among them.
Inside story.
Nan Heyu just walked on the street, heading towards Nanguo Duke's Mansion.
There must be a harsh punishment waiting for her in the Duke of Nanguo's mansion, but at this moment, she doesn't care.
"It's not terrible to offend a few people and make a few mistakes."
"If I don't refine my Qi, how can I dare to pursue the truth of the world?"
Nan Heyu thought this in his heart.
"Did you take the wrong medicine?"
Just at this moment, a voice came.
Nan Heyu knew who the voice belonged to without even turning around.
The star-holding general wearing a white star mask took a few steps and was already at Nan Heyu's side.
She frowned and looked at Nan Heyu.
Nan Heyu shook his head and said: "This matter only represents me and has nothing to do with the Duke of Nanguo."
"This matter will offend the prince and the seventh prince." Ye Sheyu frowned and said, "Do you want to become an official? Or do you want to get two third-grade treasures?
If you have Qian Xiushui, that sword can still get into your eyes?"
Nan Heyu understood that Ye Sheyu did not know the secrets of the two swords that controlled the wind and rain, but he did not explain anything.
Ye Sheyu looked at Nan Heyu's silent look and was a little annoyed: "You are still a bit too stubborn like you were when you were a kid."
After saying this, Ye Sheyu said no more and just walked side by side with Nan Heyu: "It doesn't matter, even if the sword falls into your hands, it is better than falling into Li Zhiyun's hands."
"I think other than you, no one else in Taixuanjing is so bold."
Ye Sheyu hasn't finished speaking yet.
Suddenly, Nan Heyu stopped and frowned.
Yeshe fish
Follow Nan Heyu's gaze.
But on Qingyun Street, I saw Lu Jing, dressed in white and wearing a black sandalwood sword at his waist, walking step by step.
"Lu Jing?"
Ye Sheyu frowned: "Where is he going?"
Nan Heyu turned to look at Ye Sheyu: "Now that we are here at Qingyun Street, where can we go?"
The face under Ye Sheyu's mask was stunned, and he immediately shook his head and said: "There are many big mansions on Qingyun Street. It is said that Mr. Lu Jing is also on good terms with Mr. Shofu, maybe he went to Mr. Shofu's house..."
"It's just that the residence of Lord Chief Assistant is clearly in front." This chapter has been completed!