As the weather gets warmer, the people in Guanzhong gradually take off their heavy clothes and put on light clothes. The city is full of fresh clothes, angry horses, and colorful embroidery.
On this day, Fang Jun ended his leisure time of "tasting tea and reading", packed up his desk, and wanted to go back home. Tomorrow is a day off for bathing, and classes at Chongxian Hall are closed, so he has to stay at home. As the spring warms and thaws, although it is far from spring plowing
There is still some time, but the construction team of the Ministry of Industry has accelerated the construction speed, and there is nothing going on. Fang Jun goes home to supervise the work every day after leaving Chongxian Hall.
Just as he reached the door, he was stopped by Shangguan Yi.
"Chun, Jingming, and Erlang have nothing to do. Why don't we go to Ci'en Temple to have some fun together?"
Fang Jun was in a good mood after receiving the invitation.
Because of his strong counterattack in the court during the impeachment trend, he was regarded as a thorn in the flesh by some civil servants. Such violent methods were naturally strongly rejected. In their view, Fang Jun used black materials to defeat all impeachers.
The practice of knocking him down is obviously "unruly".
Fang Jun was speechless...
You can impeach me. If you want to suppress me, you are loyal to the country. If you want to block my progress in the officialdom, you have the overall situation in mind and understand the righteousness. On the other hand, I resisted, but you don't.
General knowledge but despicable means?
Although he was unhappy, he could not change the attitude of the civil service group. Even many officials in Fang Xuanling's camp criticized Fang Jun's actions.
After all, they are afraid!
Fang Jun's move was as brutal and powerful as lightning. Today, Fang Jun was dealing with the officials who impeached him. Who knows if this move will be used by the emperor against officials who oppose his will in the future?
With such an extremely sharp and indestructible sword hanging over your head, anyone would be frightened!
Rather than saying that he was ranking Fang Jun, it was better to express the attitude of the civil servants to the emperor - this kind of thing should not be done in the future...
Even though she was resisted by all the civil servants, Shangguan Yi never changed her attitude towards Fang Jun, and did not even sort out the situation at all, in order to express her intention to move closer to the civil servants.
It is really valuable.
Fang Jun said cheerfully: "Okay, just the two of us?"
Shangguan Yi pulled Fang Jun out of Chongxian Hall and said as he walked: "There is another friend who I met at a recent poetry meeting. He is a very good person."
While talking, the two of them left the East Palace.
At the corner gate of the East Palace, while waiting for the servants to drive the carriage over, Fang Jun saw two short figures coming from behind, obviously also about to leave the palace.
Seeing Fang Jun, the two figures stood respectfully, bowed and saluted: "I've seen the school secretary."
Fang Jun glanced at the boy on his left, who was pretty and thin, and said with a smile: "Di Renjie, where are you going?"
Di Renjie glanced at Fang Jun, blinked his big eyes, and said respectfully: "My father is returning to Beijing today, and the student will go outside the city to greet him."
Fang Jun nodded: "Your father has traveled a long distance, and the time of entering the capital cannot be determined. It may be sooner or later. If your father has not returned before the city gate is closed, you must go home immediately. Don't let you
Grandfather is worried."
"Student understands." In response, Di Renjie quietly pulled the sleeve of the child next to him, saluted Fang Jun and Shangguan Yi again, and walked away together.
Looking at Di Renjie's back, Fang Jun sighed helplessly.
Entrusted by Di Renjie's father, Fang Jun originally planned to get close to Di Renjie. After all, he was a future big shot, and it was necessary to have a good relationship. However, one after another problems on his side, especially the impeachment trend, made him always
Being at the cusp of the storm, he could only suppress this thought. He didn't want to cause any trouble to the Di family because of his closeness.
Fortunately, we are both in Chongxian Hall, and the future is bright...
The servant dared to bring the carriage, and Fang Jun and Shangguan Yi got on the carriage together. When they arrived at the Imperial College, they picked up Shangguan Yi's friend and went to Ci'en Temple together.
As soon as Shangguan Yi's friend got on the car, he smiled at Fang Jun and said, "I have met Erlang, a Taoist from Longxi, General Xin Mao."
Fang Junna is a real celebrity.
Foreign scholars like General Xin Mao who came to the capital to prepare for the imperial examination may not know who Zhongshu Ling was, and almost everyone knew Fang Jun's name.
Too loud...
General Xin Mao is in his mid-twenties, with a slightly dark face and slightly convex cheekbones, which makes his eyes look a bit narrow and narrow, but the light in his eyes is shining and his expression is exposed. He is a bit thin and dressed in cloth and blue shirt, although he is simple.
But it was washed very clean, and it felt very comfortable to look at.
After exchanging a few polite words, the carriage arrived at Anshanfang, which is across the street from Ci'en Temple.
The carriage stopped, and the Fang family's servant said respectfully outside the carriage: "There are too many people, and the carriage can't get in."
Fang Jun and the others opened the car door and got out of the car, and were immediately startled.
Zhaoguofang is connected to Jinchangfang, which houses Chongji Temple and Ci'en Temple respectively. Countless people came to offer incense and repay their vows, and the entire street was blocked. The crowds were so crowded that they could not see anything.
The end.
Fang Jun asked in shock: "What's going on, there are so many people?"
General Xin Mao said with a smile: "It seems that Erlang has not gone out today? Scholars from all over Guanzhong have gathered in Chang'an City, waiting for the imperial examination in the near future. Some rich children even bring more than a dozen domestic servants and maids, so
How can it not be overcrowded when it comes?"
"Besides, today is the day when the Buddha became a monk. It is a grand ceremony for Buddhism. Many scholars have gathered in major temples in Chang'an to burn incense and pray for good results in the upcoming imperial examinations, a title on the gold medal list, and a successful career!" Shangguan Yi explained.
road.
Fang Jun was relieved and sent the servants away. The three of them walked slowly in the crowd.
While walking and chatting, Fang Jun realized that Xin Mao had spent the past few days on temporary footing and had burned incense several times.
A few days ago, in the dormitory of the Imperial College, I bowed toward Longxi and prayed for the blessings of my ancestors, and there was green smoke coming from the tombs of my ancestors...
Yesterday, I went to the Wenchang Emperor's Temple to burn incense and asked the god in charge of literary fortune to bless me for passing the exam. Then I went to the Confucius Temple to burn incense, hoping that the sage master could take the time to help...
Today I came to the temple to pray for the Buddha’s blessing.
Fang Jun fully understood this.
Even if we are people a thousand years later, during the college entrance examination, the parents of the candidates are extremely superstitious. Burning incense and worshiping Buddha is very popular, let alone in the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, even though Shangguan Yi did not believe in these things, he did not object when General Xin Mao brought him here, and expressed all his wishes.
Actions follow the command of General Xiang Xinmao. You can go wherever you are told and worship as you are told.
Ci'en Temple was so crowded that it was hard to get in. They were all candidates for the examination and their families who came to pray.
Fang Jun, on the other hand, looked at the shabby mountain gate and simple buildings of Ci'en Temple with some emotion. This temple was first built here during the reign of Emperor Daowu of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Jingjue Temple was built here. Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty built Wulu Temple on the former site of Jingjue Temple. Later,
It was abandoned until the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and it was renamed Ci'en Temple.
Historically, Li Zhi refused to accept the title of crown prince. In order to commemorate his biological mother, Queen Wende, and pray for blessings and repay his kindness to his loving mother, he ordered the expansion of the temple and named it Daci'en Temple. After that, for thousands of years, Daci'en Temple became a popular place among Chinese and foreign Buddhists.
A place of veneration and worship.
After paying homage to Ci'en Temple, it was already past noon, so Fang Jun suggested going to a restaurant for dinner and a drink.
General Xin Mao shook his head and said: "There is another temple...
"That's almost enough..." Even Shangguan Yi had a sad face this time: "It's just a test, why bother worshiping all the gods in Chang'an City?"
"I must worship this one." Xin Maojiang said mysteriously: "It is particularly effective.
Fang Jun said unhappily: "Then why do you still need to worship the first two?" There were too many people, and he was a little impatient.
"No one can be neglected. Anyone who is unhappy will be in trouble." Xin Maojiang said enthusiastically.
Fang Jun couldn't help but what else could he say when meeting such a superstitious guy?
General Xin Mao, who was born in a poor family, regards this imperial examination as the most important battle in his life, and of course he will not let go of any opportunity that can bring good luck. If he retreats at this time, he will not dare to say anything compared to General Xin Mao.
What, but it is inevitable that I will feel uncomfortable. If the exam is delayed or something goes wrong because of this, how can Fang Jun tolerate it?
Not to mention, Shangguan Yi may also have this idea.
All we can do is follow the flow of good...
General Xin Mao seemed to be more familiar with the terrain of Chang'an than Fang Jun. He walked eastward along the street south of Ci'en Temple, arrived at Xiuxifang, and then turned south to Qinglong Temple.
When they reached the end of the field, Fang Jun suddenly realized.
Further south here, isn't it the piece of land beside Qujiang Pool?
It's just that the Qujiang River is vast and the woods are quiet. Changsun Chong, who had a conflict with him that day, is already a thing of yesterday. Things have changed and people have changed...