The Tianluo star, which had been invisible for more than half a year, also lit up.
The mirror was happy: "It was so bright tonight, it didn't flash!"
Unlike the previous two times, it flickered and dimmed. This time, its brightness has been very stable, just like the other nine stars.
"The long-lasting period of Tianluo Star has finally arrived." He Lingchuan let out a long breath, "Great, our actions are successful."
Only when the Tianluo Star becomes brighter will the formation eyes of the Spirit Gathering Formation emerge from the void.
All their plans to invade Xushan are based on this foundation.
In fact, He Lingchuan still had a suspicion in his heart:
Tianluo stars are always bright in autumn and winter. In terms of time, does it start simultaneously with the wild sand season in Panlong Desert?
According to Mi Tian, the Dafang Pot was originally part of the Tianluo, and they were sensitive to each other. When the Dafang Pot moved abnormally, it would cause the Hidden Star Tianluo to shine.
The wild sand season in Panlong Desert is caused by Dafanghu every year, which is a very strong energy release.
Tianluo Xing sensed it and became enlightened.
As for the world of Panlong in the large square pot, Tianluo Star has not made it clear, because at that time Panlong City had not yet been destroyed, and there was no Kuangsha Season in Panlong Wasteland.
Not long after, Fu Shanyue came back from outside and said to He Lingchuan excitedly:
"Bai Ziqi has taken action."
"He went in person?"
"Yesterday after the opening ceremony of the Caohai event, someone saw him leading the team out of the south gate, but no one knew where he went." Bai Ziqi wanted to keep it secret, so others could hardly find out his whereabouts, "He
As expected, I can’t wait even one night.”
"Qingyang Imperial Master is very meticulous in his work. Bai Ziqi is obviously very capable, but he is like a mouse trying to pull a tortoise and has nowhere to say anything." He Lingchuan could understand Bai Ziqi's frustration. After all, the opponent was Qingyang Imperial Master. "He
I rushed to get him in person because I was afraid of a long night and many dreams."
Fu Shanyue chuckled: "I think he is also afraid that the emperor will be soft-hearted."
Since then, time seems to have sped up.
He Lingchuan's life here was uneventful. Apart from socializing with aristocratic families, he also wandered around Lingxu City, especially visiting Lingxu Imperial Academy and the most famous academies.
Taixue is the highest institution of higher learning in the Bega Kingdom. It is officially run and has more than 30,000 students. However, the teacher usually speaks and the students listen and are not allowed to express opinions.
Each of the six major academies is surrounded by hills and clouds gather in all directions, where talented debaters are encouraged and the collision of ideas is common.
Generally speaking, the style of study is free and the thoughts are integrated, and it seems to be two different worlds from Lingxu City outside.
After taking a few days off from the busy work, He Lingchuan felt emotional, this is the life that ordinary people should live in Lingxu City.
Of course, there is no point in just looking at things like this.
Jiang Tao and Gao Jilin, whom they met during the last trip to Xushan, approached Gibbon Laoge several times to "visit He Yun."
He Lingchuan thought for a while and realized that although his work was in full swing, he still had to eat, so he happily went to the appointment.
These two government-sponsored overseas students from the Zhi Kingdom happened to be in Taixue. When they heard that He Lingchuan had arrived, they were overjoyed and even brought several classmates with them.
Compared to Jiang Tao, He Lingchuan felt that Gao Jilin might have better discernment and wanted to see what kind of people he associated with.
Unexpectedly, eight of the eleven or two newly arrived people were brought in by Jiang Tao, and two tables were opened in the Xiangman Building diagonally opposite Taixue, which was very lively.
It seems that Jiang Tao is more enthusiastic in dealing with people than Gao Jilin, which is also a strength.
Jiang Tao introduced to He Lingchuan: "This is Zheng Zewu, the grandson of Grand Tutor Nie. He won the first place in the imperial examination this year. After being directly recommended by Grand Secretary Nong, he will go to Dushuitai to take up his post next spring."
There are a huge number of foreign students studying in Taixue, and very few can actually stay in Lingxu City to serve as officials, even if they are small-time officials. Most of them either return to their country, or like Fang Canran, work for high-ranking officials, nobles, or official subordinate organizations.
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In He Lingchuan's understanding, it means that there are too many staff, too many monks and too few people, and too much trouble. Everyone has to start from a junior official, and Zheng Zewu's official career has already made others envious.
"This is Wang Mao, a native of Jinzhen. He will also serve as an official in the court next year. Brother Jinzhen and Wang Jiahe have heard of it, right?"
He Lingchuan nodded: "I heard that Jin Zhen is the most famous family." There is plenty of money.
Jiang Tao then introduced the remaining students, most of whom were prominent in various countries, and two of them actually came from the East.
Seeing that He Lingchuan was handsome, tall, and elegant, these people wanted to make friends.
Only Zheng Zewu, who came from Nie Guo, had a weak smile and was reserved and distant.
Bejia's restaurant is not cheap, and the Xiangman Restaurant across from Taixue is even more expensive, so business is very good. But it's not the New Year, and there are many private rooms in the restaurant. Why doesn't He find a quiet place for them?
Sitting in a hall where people come and go?
The place is bustling with people, gossip is flying everywhere, and you have to speak in a high voice.
This is not polite enough.
He was unhappy and ignored He Lingchuan and Jiang Tao's words, replying only one sentence out of three.
With his change, the attitudes of the other four or five students also changed, and they were no longer as enthusiastic about the host as before.
He Lingchuan could see at a glance that they were only following Zheng Zewu, but he didn't care at all and just invited everyone to eat food and drink.
When foreign students like Jiang Tao and Zheng Zewu study in Lingxu City, they not only need to learn advanced things, broaden their horizons, and gild their resumes, but they also need to make more friends, increase their connections, and expand their circles.
If a local aristocratic family recognizes their talents, they may be waiting for them, or even come to woo them.
Even when Zhong Shengguang was sent to study abroad in Lingxu City by the Duke of the West Luo Kingdom, he was actually no different from these students today. Lingxu City was so big that there were all kinds of strange people. Didn’t he meet the like-minded Shao Jian here?
Or to put it bluntly, there are no knots that cannot be untied on the wine table. If there are, it means that the wine is not enough.
After several delicious dishes were served and more than a dozen glasses of fine wine were consumed, the thin frost on Zheng Zewu's face began to melt. Besides, He Lingchuan was generous and wealthy, and spoke with substance, so it was not difficult to win the favor of everyone.
It was mid-afternoon, and Xiangmanlou was full of guests. He Lingchuan listened in all directions and heard countless high-pitched talks. This restaurant is opposite Taixue, and most of the guests are students there.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Young people, if they have wine to cheer them up, they will be bold and heroic. They like to criticize the current ills and give advice on the country.
They dare to say anything.
The elixir of life, the war in the east, Prince Huan of Lingxu's attack on Prince Yue of Chiyan Kingdom, all were analyzed very clearly, and six out of ten topics were related to He Lingchuan.
Only then did he suddenly realize that he had been involved too deeply in Lingxu City.
These students even discussed the advantages and disadvantages of a country dedicated to gods and a country dedicated to kings.
The so-called worship of gods means that the whole country respects gods and obeys the decrees of gods, like Bega.
The so-called "obedience to the king" means that like the Kite Kingdom, the king is arbitrary and arbitrary.
After hearing a few words, He Lingchuan realized that there are many countries dedicated to gods in the world. Especially after the founding of the country, Bejia made a mark on the world and proved how successful the countries dedicated to gods were with hundreds of years of prosperity.
Driven by it, the number of such countries has steadily increased, especially after miracles occurred in each country.
However, they worshiped different gods, and disputes often broke out over this.
Among the students in the restaurant, there were people of all stripes, and the argument turned into a quarrel, and everyone started to blush.
He Lingchuan asked curiously: "Can we talk about such a topic?"
Actually discussing the shortcomings of worshiping gods and the advantages of imperialism in Lingxu City, under the eyes of the gods?
The officials let it go?
He Lingchuan found it unbelievable. Paying tribute to the gods was a serious crime in Yuan Kingdom, and even a few words would be slapped.
He talks so loudly in public, and even talks about it with spitting, hehe, he must cut his tongue to serve as a warning to others.
Folks jokingly call it: the great forbidden speech technique.
"Tell me what you are afraid of. The truth becomes clearer the more you debate it." Zheng Zewu smiled slightly, "Bejia is so powerful. How can he be afraid of people's comments and criticism? This is called the strong who has no taboos! Only weak countries are fragile, suspicious, and hysterical. He treats people's opinions like needles and wants to cover their faces and mouths."
The existence of Bega is the best response and counterattack to all doubts.
You say it is not good, how come it is still so powerful today? The posture of the country lying down in front of the king is all kinds of strange, and how many emperors have been changed, why is Bejia still the strongest country in the world after standing for 600 years?
Several people at the wine table next door heard this and applauded him: "Well said, that's the truth!"
He Lingchuan smiled. The existence of power itself is the best brainwashing for the weak.
Wang Mao also said: "This is a commonplace talk. I listen to it three to five times a month, but I can't come to any conclusion."
Another student named Situ He suddenly interrupted: "Actually, Bejia can't talk about everything."
"Oh?" He Lingchuan became interested instead, "For example?"
"For example, Yuan Guo, the vassal demon country who rebelled almost two hundred years ago!" Situ He lowered his voice, and if it weren't for He Lingchuan's good hearing, he would have almost lost his hearing. "I heard that there was an old man who was not afraid of trouble and wrote a book to vindicate Yuan Guo. As a result..."
He Lingchuan seemed to have heard it somewhere.
"That matter has been concluded and is not worth discussing." Jiang Tao immediately raised his glass, "Here, let me toast you all again!"
Situ He was about to say more, but Wang Mao looked at him as a warning, and he swallowed the rest of his words.
He Lingchuan also changed the topic of security:
"Bejia's neighbor, the Kite Kingdom, has a powerful enemy eyeing it to the north. Rebels are attacking the city in the west, and the officers and soldiers are unable to resist. The country has been hit by disasters one after another, mourning is everywhere, and even uprisings are occurring one after another in various places. If you are in charge of the government, what are the best strategies?"
Everyone clutched their wine glasses and thought hard. This was their favorite political issue.
After cultivating a lot of knowledge, isn’t it just to solve practical problems in the end?
Wang Mao first said: "If there is a disaster in the country and the civilians revolt, the people will not be able to survive. The first thing to do is to take care of the people's livelihood by paying light taxes and paying low taxes."
Another student shook his head: "Isn't there still a war in the west? Once taxes are reduced, where will the money be in the treasury? If the government and the army don't listen, they will be unable to resist. If they continue to cut down on clothing and food, then they will mutiny and turn into rebels?"
"Yes, it's alright for the people to suffer a lot." Situ He agreed, "I think countries with repeated civil wars have been raising taxes year after year to make up for the shortfall in the treasury."