It was the fifth day of the second lunar month in the twenty-eighth year of Emperor Xuanzhao’s reign.
The emperor selects scholars in Canglong Hall.
The White Tiger Palace is on Baihu Mountain, and the Canglong Palace is next to the imperial palace, which shows the special status of the True God Canglong in the Daxuan Empire.
The Daxuan Empire is respected by the Four Directions Righteous Path, and the Four Directions Righteous Path is headed by Canglong Badao.
In the Canglong Palace, the disciples from the Royal Academy are neatly arrayed. Standing at the front is the ninth-grade student of White Tiger Killing Dao - Fuhu (the name of the ninth-grade realm)
Followed by the Suzaku Shengdao student - Chongming. The Shengdao student in the Chongming realm has the fire-washing double-pupil skill and the flame-generating double-pupil eye. He can attack enemies with the flames in his eyes, and can also use the flames to screen excellent seeds.
This skill once confused Xu Zhiqiong. Setting fire to kill enemies and screening seeds are two completely unrelated functions, but they appear in the same skill.
After Zhuque gave birth to Taoism, came Confucianism, after Confucianism came the military strategist, after the military strategist came the Yin Yang family, and after the Yin Yang family came the Mohist family. Xu Zhiqiong didn't know much about these heretical systems.
Other systems do not have royal academies, and in Daxuan they are not regarded as practicing orthodoxy, and there are no direct qualifications for becoming an official.
In front of the array, stood four people. They were Canglong's domineering ninth-level cultivators, known as Mo An.
These four practitioners, like other students, are waiting for the emperor to assign work.
But their identities are different because they have one thing in common, they both have the surname Liang.
Why is it such a coincidence? Why are they all named Liang?
Because the emperor of Daxuan's surname is Liang, they are members of the royal family of Daxuan. Only those with the royal blood of Daxuan are qualified to practice Canglong Ba Dao.
At Chenshi, that is, at seven o'clock in the morning, the selection of scholars began. Emperor Daxuan Zhaoxing stood under the Canglong statue, looking down at the students.
Emperor Zhaoxing ascended the throne at the age of forty and has reigned for twenty-eight years. He is now sixty-eight years old. At the age of forty-six, he became an old and domineering seventh-level cultivator. His life span is twice that of ordinary people.
Therefore, he does not look old, and seems to be less than fifty years old.
"Scholars are the foundation of the country, and scholars are the most important weapon of the country. As scholars, you should live up to the great trust of the country and live up to my high expectations..."
After finishing his opening remarks, Emperor Zhaoxing looked at the four members of the royal family. Only four of their positions were appointed by the emperor himself.
This is the most important choice in the lives of the royal family, and there are two options before them.
Which option to choose is not up to them, but the result of the internal game within the royal family.
"Yuru, you enter the Canglong Palace and serve as the Dragon Guard."
A woman came out of the queue and bowed to Emperor Zhaoxing.
Different from the previous dynasty, the Daxuan Dynasty did not kneel down to the emperor. From the ministers to the common people, they did not need to kneel down when they saw the emperor. Bowing down was the highest etiquette.
This name is Liang Yuru, the daughter of Emperor Zhaoxing and the princess of the current dynasty. She chose to enter the Canglong Palace and became a Canglong Guard.
Canglongwei is the guardian of the Daxuan Dynasty. Becoming a Canglongwei means that she is not subject to any restrictions on the path of cultivation. If she is talented enough, she can even become a first-level constellation.
Of course, this is only a theoretical possibility. Since the founding of the Daxuan Empire, no one has ever cultivated stars in Canglong Tyranny.
Although there are no restrictions on cultivation, the cost of becoming a Canglong Guard is also high. She must abide by three precepts: no marriage, no title, and no official position.
If you don't get married, you won't be able to get married in your life.
If you are not granted a title, you will not be able to obtain a title in your lifetime.
If you are not an official, you will not be able to obtain an official position in your life.
This means that the princess has lost everything in the royal family.
She will always serve as the guardian of the dynasty under the command of the three elders of Canglong Palace throughout her life.
"Yuyang, you will accompany me and guard the country together."
A young man, guided by two chamberlains, came to the emperor.
This man's name is Liang Yuyang, and he is the current prince.
Xu Zhiqiong had a crush on Liang Yuyang. He was a fool and the current prince was a lunatic.
This is not a joke. The prince of the Dang Dynasty suffered from heart failure since he was a child. He usually talks to himself, laughs and cries sometimes, and cannot even remember his own name most of the time. He is a patient with severe mental illness.
Why did Emperor Zhaoxing want a madman to be the prince?
Because he only has this one son.
Naturally, the prince cannot enter the Canglong Palace. Like most members of the royal family, he has not become a Canglong Guard. He can continue to enjoy a life of fine clothes and fine food, but the price he pays is that his cultivation limit is only seventh level.
According to the laws of Daxuan, except for the Canglong Guards, the cultivation level of all members of the royal family must not exceed the seventh rank, including the emperor.
This is the law set by True God Canglong for the Daxuan Empire. If you violate it, you will be killed by the three elders.
"Yu'an, Yuming!"
One woman and one man came out one after another.
"You will follow your relatives and uphold the inheritance of your ancestors together!"
Liang Yu'an is the daughter of King Heng, and Liang Yuming is the eldest son of King Huai. These two have not become Canglong Guards and can continue to enjoy the life of the royal family, but the upper limit of their cultivation is also seventh level.
Of the four members of the royal family, one became the Canglong Guard, and the identities of the three remained unchanged. The ratio of the selections over the years was roughly the same.
Canglong Tyrant's selection of scholars ended, all the students saluted, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, and then officials from various ministries read out the results of the selection.
First the Three Provinces, then the Sixth Division. Xu Zhiqiong knew that he was going to the imperial city of Siwuwei Camp, so he naturally had no expectations for the Three Provinces and Sixth Division.
In fact, he wanted to be in charge of the Yamen, but Lin Tianzheng strongly opposed it, thinking that there was no future in the Yamen.
Yang Wu's father also wanted Yang Wu to go to Wuwei Camp. Unfortunately, General Wuwei didn't pay attention to this eighth-level chief. He confiscated the money and didn't even let him in. He had no choice but to let Yang Wu go to Zhangdeng Yamen. He had already
Once you know the result, there is nothing to be nervous about.
There is nothing wrong with being in charge of the lamp, the salary is the same as that of Wuwei Camp, but the night duty is a bit hard, and the speed of promotion is not as fast as that of Wuwei Camp.
Xu Zhiqiong knew very well that the so-called quick promotion in Wuwei camp depends on the corresponding group.
For those with prominent family backgrounds, and with a strong family foundation and a glorious career in Wuwei Camp, they will naturally have the opportunity to develop their ambitions.
For Yang Wu, even if he enters the Wuwei camp, his talent and family background basically determine his upper limit. For the rest of his life, he will only be around the eighth level.
As for Xu Zhiqiong's background, it would be the same no matter where he went. Unless he fought hard on the battlefield or achieved a higher level of cultivation, it would be difficult to get ahead.
Chu He is in the same situation. Like Xu Zhiqiong, his father died on the battlefield but his mother is still alive.
As the only son in the family, he did not want to join the army. When the Ministry of War selected him, Chu He was so nervous that he broke into a cold sweat.
The Ministry of War selected a total of forty-two people, but Chu He's name was not included. Chu He wiped his sweat and said: "As long as you don't go to war, I can be a prison guard in the Ministry of Punishments."
When the Ministry of Punishment called for selection, there was no Chu He's name, and Liu De'an was selected.
Not only was there no Chu He, but there was also no Yu Shan, which made Xu Zhiqiong very puzzled.
"Isn't Yu Shan's father the Minister of the Ministry of Justice? Why doesn't he go to the Ministry of Justice?"
Yang Wu whispered: "This is called avoiding suspicion. If Yu Shan goes to the Ministry of Punishment, it will be difficult to support him."
This is indeed the truth. It is really not good-looking for a minister of the Ministry of Punishment, a second-rank official, to promote his son in his own yamen.
The selection of soldiers from the Six Divisions was over, but Yu Shan's name had not been heard yet. Xu Zhiqiong's heart tightened. This guy must have gone to the Imperial City Division!
Sure enough, when I clicked on the Imperial City Siwuwei Camp, the first name was Yu Shan.
Why is this guy going to Wuwei Camp? Why not go to so many good places?
From now on, when I work with him, I won’t have to do anything but fight with each other.
Xu Zhiqiong was not in the mood to compete with him. He wanted to find a stable job and then concentrate on improving his cultivation.
It's impossible to concentrate now. You have to think about the next battle strategy first.
Unexpectedly, when Zhong Shen finished reading the list of Wuwei Camp, Xu Zhiqiong was not there.
Yang Wu widened his eyes and said, "That shouldn't be the case. My father has seen the roster, and you are indeed in it."
Chu He said: "Maybe they missed it."
Xu Zhiqiong remained silent.
Could it be that Yu Shan used some tricks to make even the Imperial City Division refuse to have me?
It doesn't matter, the worst he can do is go to the academy to earn a living, and his salary will be a little less, but it will still be an iron rice bowl after all.
After Wuwei Camp, Qingyi Pavilion, Yuchi Lan, Su Xiujuan and Han Di were selected.
After Qingyi Pavilion is Zhangdeng Yamen, the first name is Xu Zhiqiong.
Next was Chu He, and not long after that Yang Wu came to mind.
Chu He couldn't help but laugh out loud. Being able to go to the Deng Yamen was a perfect result for him.
Seeing that Xu Zhiqiong remained silent, Yang Wu comforted him in a low voice: "Maybe I made a mistake. Don't be too sad."
Chu He said: "Isn't it the same wherever you go? What's wrong with being in charge of the yamen?"
no the same!
Zhangdeng Yamen is the best!
Xu Zhiqiong was elated, but his face didn't show it.
He has seen the lantern holder enforcing the law, knows the identity and status of the lantern holder, and knows that it is a decent job, but most people don't understand it.
Moreover, this job does not overlap with Wuwei Camp during working hours, so Xu Zhiqiong no longer has to worry about the competition.
Perfect, so perfect.
An imperceptible smile appeared on Xu Zhiqiong's face.
All official offices have been selected, and the annual selection of Royal Academy scholars has ended.
From today on, students from major academies have shed their status as students and become officials of the Daxuan Empire.
Except for Zhuque Shengdao.
The students of Zhuque Shengdao all went to Zhuque Palace. They were different from other students. They did not accept the imperial court's selection and came here just for a formality.
Shengdao students were assigned directly by the Suzaku Palace. They practiced the art of regenerating all things and were assigned to various parts of the Daxuan Empire, bringing good harvests to the empire year after year.
Suzaku Shengdao is the foundation of the Daxuan Empire's national power. In exchange, the Daxuan Empire will give the Suzaku True God and Suzaku students a very high status, provide them with all financial and material support, and help them build temples and recruit believers throughout the empire.
Therefore, the relationship between Daxuan Imperial Court and Zhuque Shengdao is more like a cooperative relationship.
Confucian students have the widest range of employment, and most of them go to three provinces and six ministries. For Confucians, when colleagues meet, the most important thing is etiquette, especially when meeting superiors, there should be no ambiguity in the details.
For example, if you meet a fourth-level boss, the angle of your bow should be 60 degrees. But if you meet a fourth-level boss, the bowing angle should be 56 and a half degrees. You can't show contempt for a fourth-level boss, and you can't show contempt for the fourth-level boss.
The fourth grade of Zhengzhi must be allowed to see the difference. Confucian cultivators do this very carefully.
Most of the disciples of the Yin-Yang family went to the Yin-Yang Division. The Yin-Yang Division's way of welcoming newcomers was a bit exaggerated. A fourth-grade Hanshi made a formation outside the gate of Canglong Palace and directly teleported more than 20 newcomers to the Yin-Yang Division.
The ascetic workshop was even more exaggerated. The Mohist family, which had always been low-key, put a lot of thought into the welcoming ceremony. They brought two iron horses that were five feet tall, opened the horses' bellies, and allowed more than thirty Mohist students to get in.
Then the two huge iron horses, with a very metallic sound and mechanical steps, walked to the ascetic workshop on their own.
Xu Zhiqiong did not know the source of the power of the two iron horses, nor the means of controlling the iron horses. The strength of the Yin Yang Family and the Moh Family once again refreshed Xu Zhiqiong's understanding of the world.
Many students of killing arts and military strategists joined the Forbidden Army. They mounted their war horses and made a majestic journey to the Forbidden Army camp.
The momentum of the Wuwei Battalion was not inferior. All the students boarded the Wuchong Dafuxu (a large four-horse chariot), and under the leadership of Wuwei General Shi Xun, they patrolled the capital to show their identity.
Jiang Feili kept a low profile. She brought several gauze carriages and sent the students to Qingyi Pavilion.
This time, eleven students were recruited, and she only had a good impression of Yuchi Lan and Han Di.
One can be beaten.
The other one can solve many problems without fighting.
Han Di gained a lot from her trip. When she left Canglong Palace, she was too busy paying attention to Yu Shan and didn't pay attention to her steps. She accidentally slipped and stumbled.
The students around wanted to step forward to help him, but when they saw a big shot taking action, other students did not dare to step forward.
This big shot is none other than Prince Huai, Liang Yuming.
Liang Yuming supported Han Di, who blushed.
Blushing is a technical job.
It turned red as soon as it came up, which proves that being too panicky will affect the atmosphere.
If it doesn't turn red for a long time, it proves that the skin is too thick, which will ruin the impression.
Han Di is an expert in this field. Her cheeks will be slightly red at first, then spread to her cheeks and to her chin, which can show her daughter's shyness without making the other party feel embarrassed.
Su Xiujuan looked at her with envy: "This, how is this done?"
Jiang Feili pinched Su Xiujuan's cheek: "With your talent, I'm afraid it will take you several years to learn."
Liang Yuming supported Han Di, smiled slightly and said, "Girl, be careful."
Han Di lowered his head, his sleeves half covering his cheeks, and whispered: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After saying that, Han Di gently took his arm out of Liang Yuming's hand, lowered his head, and quietly stepped onto the carriage.
Su Xiujuan was greatly disappointed: "Is this the end? That's the crown prince! It would be nice to say a few more words."
Jiang Feili smiled and said: "What do you know? The heat is just right. I have never seen Crown Prince Huai's beauty. You just took off your clothes and put them on. Will he take another look at you? Now take a look at the Crown Prince's.
Where are your eyes?"
Su Xiujuan saw Liang Yuming's eyes still on Han Di's back, and exclaimed: "He, he is attracted to Han Di?"
Jiang Feili lamented: "The idea has moved, but it depends on how she handles it from now on. This child doesn't need to be taught. Even I am not as good as him in some methods."
After saying that, Jiang Feili looked at Wu Xu and sighed.
Yu Chilan, who was sitting next to Jiang Feili, didn't listen to them. She didn't care about Han Di or the Crown Prince. She just wanted to stare at Xu Zhiqiong a few more times.
Almost all the students in Canglong Hall have left, and no one has paid attention to the newcomer who is in charge of the Deng Yamen.
After waiting for a long time, Wu Xu finally appeared.
He is a handsome man.
Different from handsome boys like Liang Yuming and Yu Shan, Wu Xu is a perfect man who is both handsome and handsome. Although he is a little older, his tall figure, strong muscles, and exquisite facial features are still unmatched by others.
There is a way for men to survive.
It's a pity that this handsome man has no energy. There are tears in the corners of his eyes and he keeps yawning.
Walking in front of Chu He, Wu Xu seemed to wake up a little and suddenly stood up straight.
When Chu He saw Master Qianhu standing up straight, he quickly stood up straight as well.
Wu Xu frowned and crossed his legs slightly.
When Chu He saw Master Qianhu crossing his legs, he quickly followed suit.
Deputy Qianhu Yi Xulu glared at Chu He: "You don't know what's going on, what are you doing!"
Chu He quickly dropped his heels to the ground, but saw Wu Xu looking unhappy.
Chu He was indeed taller than him, although only a little taller.
The newlyweds stood in a row, waiting for Wu Qianhu to lecture.
Wu Qianhu glanced at everyone and said sternly: "Go back to sleep!"
After saying that, Wu Xu left.
That's it?
Is this the welcoming ceremony of Zhangdeng Yamen?
Like all newcomers, Xu Zhiqiong stood there in confusion.
Wu Xu is gone, really gone.
He mounted his horse and disappeared without a trace!
Although I couldn't believe it, he really left like this.
Deputy Qianhu Yi Xulu smiled at everyone and said: "Go back and have a good sleep. Come to Zhangdeng Yamen at Xushi. I won't have any sleep tonight. It will be difficult to sleep at night in the future!"