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In order to eliminate mutual influence, the dormitories here are arranged in independent rows. The left and right dormitories are not separated by a wall, but by two walls and a narrow alley. The advantage of this is that there is no sound insulation between them.
The effect is better and the possibility of cheating is eliminated.
In a structure like the local Gongyuan, which is separated by a wall, there have been cases where candidates knocked on the wall to disturb others during their exam breaks, and used the close proximity to communicate with each other to communicate cheating. But here, this is absolutely impossible.
Of course, the disadvantage is that this layout wastes a lot of manpower and precious land area. But it is worth it in terms of requiring absolute fairness and selecting absolutely reliable candidates with real talents and knowledge. Of course, this Gongyuan
The layout was built when the Zhou Dynasty was at its most prosperous. At that time, the treasury was full and they didn't care about this kind of waste. If it were now, it would never be done. But even under the current situation, those in the Ministry of Rites
Officials are still doing their best, and with a small amount of allocation, they still keep the Gongyuan of the Ministry of Rites in good condition.
In the early morning of March 24th, more than 3,000 winners of the exams living in various parts of the city gathered at the entrance of Gongyuan Street in Nanxunmen. On both sides of the imperial street, the large area from Taixue Imperial College to Gongyuan had already
It has become a military situation. One of the three imperial guards, the guards of the Infantry Division, have already stationed here early and blocked all the crossings and bridges in the southeast and northwest of this area to ensure the smooth progress of the Spring Examination.
Although there is only one gate at the west entrance of the Rites Gongyuan, there are not many people, so the order of entry is orderly and everything is in order.
Yesterday, Lu Wu and Xiao Hu were busy preparing and packing dry food, vegetables, bedding, tea, teapots, stoves and other things for them. Due to their experience in the trial, this time they did not bring any fragile snacks or cakes, so as not to worry about entering the house.
It was cut open when entering the venue, and everything was broken into pieces. The fewer things, the better, so as not to waste time when entering the venue and everything would be torn apart by people.
At Chen hour, Lin Jue and Lin Youde, accompanied by Lu Wu Xie Yingying and others, arrived in front of the checkpoint inside the Nanxun Gate. As Lin Jue guessed, the little princess Guo Caiwei had already arrived here with her entourage, and she was naturally here to see Lin Jue into the examination room.
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"You're here. You said you didn't want to come." Lin Jue smiled and stepped forward to salute.
The little princess smiled sweetly and returned the greeting: "Why don't I come? This is a big event in your life. I'm here to see you off."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Thank you, thank you. In fact, this is not a big deal, it is just an exam. Just treat it with a normal attitude. You seem to pay more attention to it than me."
Guo Caiwei rolled her eyes at him and said: "This is a matter related to the fate of life, so it is certainly not trivial. And... this is not only your matter, but also... my expectations and the expectations of many people."
Lin Jue was stunned, nodded and said with a smile: "That's right, don't worry, I will work hard."
Guo Caiwei smiled and said: "That's right, I'm giving you something."
Guo Caiwei took out a long and narrow wooden box from her green sleeves and handed it over: "This is a tube of purple hair. It is said to be a good pen made from a handful of hairs on the backs of more than a dozen types of hares. I was learning to write at that time.
, my father gave it to me, saying it was very precious. I have never been willing to use it. Today I will give it to you to answer questions in the examination room, hoping to help you."
Lin Jue didn't refuse. He stretched out his hand to take it and said with a smile: "Thank you very much. I'll take it. I believe that when I write an article with this pen, my writing will be smooth, my thoughts will flow out, and my writing will be like clouds of smoke."
Guo Caiwei smiled and said: "That's the best. By the way, there's something I want to tell you. My father has come to Beijing."
Lin Jue was stunned and said in surprise: "Your Highness has come to the capital? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Guo Caiwei pursed her lips and smiled and said: "I just arrived last night, and I tell you that you don't have time to see him. My father said that after your exam is over, he will invite you to see him."
Lin Jue said: "That's for sure."
At the checkpoint entrance, a drum sounded three times, which was a signal to urge candidates to enter. Lin Jue cupped his hands and said: "I'm going, see you in three days."
The little princess nodded and said: "Go ahead, I will come here in three days to welcome you back in triumph. I wish you success soon, Jinbang High School."
Lin Jue laughed loudly and said, "I'll lend you your good words and I'll live up to my expectations."
At that moment, he bid farewell to everyone, and he and Lin Youde followed the flow of people into the checkpoint, carrying the blankets and packages on their backs.
After passing three checkpoints in a row, we arrived at the gate of Gongyuan. However, we saw that temporary arrow towers had been set up on both sides of the gate of Gongyuan. It looked like it was heavily guarded. The tall horses in front of the gate of Gongyuan blocked a road.
At the intersection for one person to pass through, all students entering Gongyuan must undergo strict searches. Nearby, groups of Forbidden Army soldiers were patrolling outside the wall, and the atmosphere was quite tense.
But for these Gongsheng students, this is actually nothing. Even if they are the first to take the imperial examination, they are mentally prepared after experiencing the Qiu Wei test. The Spring Wei can only be more severe, not
Relax.
However, when inspecting the items, unlike the rude and humiliating searches conducted by those guys during the test, the Imperial Guard soldiers responsible for the search were quite polite. For example, cakes and other items still had to be cut open for inspection, but they did not
They do not know how to do it, but require the Gongsheng students to do it themselves according to their requirements, so that they will not make a mess. They also do not require the candidates to take off only their underwear for inspection. Although they will also search, most of them just pinch the corners of their clothes and quilts.
Corners and other places where things are easy to hide will never be messed up with a knife.
After completing the investigation and entering the Gongyuan wall, Lin Jue was surprised to see a person on top of a wooden platform inside the door. The young prince Guo Kun, who was fully dressed in military uniform, was standing with his arms akimbo, facing the direction of the students who were filing in at the door. Lin Jue
Jue was stunned for a moment, and then he understood why the young prince was here. Guo Kun was the deputy governor of the Infantry Division of the Guards, and the soldiers on duty here today were from the Infantry Division of the Guards.
Forbidden Army soldiers and horses. Guo Kun must be the leading general responsible for the security and vigilance of this imperial examination. In other words, Guo Kun, a fictitious position in the army, now has a little bit of actual power. This may be what Guo Kun hopes to have when he comes to the capital.
of.
Guo Kun seemed to sense Lin Jue's gaze. He turned his gaze from far away and looked sideways at Lin Jue, who was standing below. Lin Jue put down the package and cupped his hand towards him, and Guo Kun had a smile on his face.
When the intention comes, he also holds his fists in return.
Lin Jue's residence this time is No. 8, A. It is located so far forward, probably because he understands the Yuan Dynasty. Lin Youde's residence is No. 39, Xu. The two of them are on the sign at the entrance of the boulevard.
We parted ways and encouraged each other to go to our respective homes.
House A is under the shade of the trees on the southernmost side of the Gongyuan. The bluestone road leads directly to the front of several rows of houses. The house is built in the black and white architectural style of She County, Jiangnan. It is quite pleasing to the eye under the shade of the trees. It makes Lin Lin even more excited.
What I am happy about is that there is actually a rockery and bamboos in front of the No. 8 house, which is quite peaceful and elegant. Standing in front of the house, there is no noise around. I can only hear the wind blowing the tree crowns and the bamboo leaves rustling.
For stillness and comfort.
Not long after, three melodious bells were heard from a high place in the distance. A tall official came quickly under the protection of a group of soldiers, took out the rattling key from his waist, and locked the door where Lin Jue was.
The door locks of the row of dormitories were opened one by one. One candidate entered the dormitory, and then there was the sound of the door being locked.
When the tall official came to the door of House No. 8, he glanced at Lin Jue, with a strange smile in his eyes. When Lin Jue was feeling puzzled, the official shouted: "Go in."
Lin Jue thanked him and stepped forward. The moment Lin Jue passed by, the official whispered in Lin Jue's ear: "Uh-huh-huh."
Lin Jue was stunned, and when he turned around, the dormitory door behind him had already closed with a bang, and the official had already led the people to the next dormitory.
Lin Jue stood blankly at the door and thought for a moment, and suddenly understood something. Wu Chunlai was still haunted and sent someone to deliver the signal. What he said that day was "Pi Xiuzai" as the code word, and today this is "Hey"
"Xu" should also be a code word. Wu Chunlai is probably more concerned about whether he can pass the exam than himself. He is trying to promote himself into the ranks of Jinshi. Of course, that is because he urgently needs himself to serve him.
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Lin felt a little funny. Wu Chunlai was also persistent, but he thought that he was just like him, a person who coveted glory and wealth, which was completely wrong. However, Wu Chunlai did not hesitate to use pragmatism and selfishness for the purpose.
This guy who is motivated by doctrine is also a big trouble. He has to find a way to solve this problem.
The bell rang again outside, and Lin Jue gathered his mood and began to unpack and sweep the dormitory to make arrangements. Soon after, dozens of handymen shuttled between the dormitories, loudly reciting the rules of the examination room. This scene was all routine.
He had experienced this during the test, and Lin Jue didn't think so. He made the bed on the second floor, wiped the desks, chairs, and desks underneath, and sorted and laid out the food, stove, lamps, and toiletries that he had brought in one by one. When everything was tidied up,
, dozens of officials have begun distributing examination papers.
At the right time, the voice of the order spread throughout the halls of Gongyuan, and the Jinshi examination for the fifth year of Qingfeng in the Great Zhou Dynasty officially started.
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In the evening, the setting sun shines on the open space between the rows of palaces in the Dazhou Imperial Palace. The flourishing flowers and trees in the sun look like they have been plated with gold, and they complement the golden buildings of the palace. The light
All the surrounding scenery is reflected by the reflection, creating a splendid and dreamlike scene.
Guo Chong, the highest ruler of the Zhou Dynasty, was sitting in the golden light at this moment, feeling the magnificent atmosphere around him. He liked this moment very much. Ever since he was very young, he would sometimes sit
In the back garden of Funing Palace in the inner harem of the imperial palace, he stared at the magnificent light between heaven and earth in a daze. At that time, he could not stay here for long, because this was his father's bedroom, and he could only sneak in occasionally to enjoy it.
Such beautiful scenery.
From then on, he became obsessed with this color and atmosphere. He felt that it was the color of supreme power. The surrounding red walls, golden roof tiles, brightly colored cornices, and those standing on the eaves
The birds and beasts in the sky are symbols of power. They are the same as the throne in the Daqing Palace. Only one person can possess them all, and that is the emperor of the Great Zhou Empire.
From the time he was sensible, he knew that he was destined to take over everything from his father. He was the eldest son of the emperor, and he was destined to become the master of the world. But he knew that his qualification was hard-won. He was born with jet lag.
He fell ill and died at one o'clock. If his mother hadn't taken good care of him, he would have died a long time ago. Therefore, his mother, Wei Shi, was the person he respected the most, and it was he who gave him all this. However, despite this, he felt inexplicably panic. After all,
, the emperor and his mother have more than one son. His younger brother Guo Bing is smart, and his peeing is deeply loved by his father and his mother. He is actually qualified to be the master of all this.
When he was young, Guo Chong read a lot of books and had a strong desire to learn. The more he read, the more he learned about the history books of his current and previous dynasties, and the more thorough his understanding, the more he understood the struggle for throne and power.
How terrible. Sometimes even if it is destined, it may not succeed. For example, in the Xuanwumen incident in the Li and Tang Dynasties in the previous dynasty, Li Shimin killed the prince Jiancheng in order to seize the throne. That was also his biological brother. In the Sui Dynasty, Yang Guang seized the throne.
Didn't he also depose the crown prince Yang Yong? Therefore, he believed that he must do his best to safeguard his status and must not allow such a thing to happen.
Therefore, when his younger brother Guo Bing was very young, Guo Chong was already wary of Guo Bing. To be honest, his younger brother was actually very cute and very pleasing to him when he was a child. He followed him around like a little tail. But reason tells me
Guo Chong, he must make his younger brother understand from an early age that he must not think about things that do not belong to him, and he must never offend his older brother.
Therefore, when he was a boy, Guo Chong did many heinous things to his younger brother Guo Bing. Of course, no one knew about these things except the parties involved, Guo Chong and Guo Bing.
Once, he saw that his father had given his younger brother a jade pendant as a gift, and the younger brother happily hung it around his neck. Guo Chong called Guo Chong to a quiet place, took away the jade pendant and smashed it to pieces.
Guo Chong told his brother who was crying bitterly: He would never spare him if he dared to take anything from his father in the future. Everything on his father's body belonged to him, and if he dared to touch it, he would not let him go.
Spare him.
Another time, Guo Bing didn't listen to his warning, and his father rewarded him with a budgerigar that was a tribute from the vassal state. In front of Guo Bing, Guo Chong submerged the parrot cage in the lotus pond in the back garden to use it as a cage.
When he took it out, the parrot had turned into a pile of wet rotten feathers. Guo Chong told Guo Bing at that time that if he didn't listen to him again, it would not be this bird that would be put in a cage and sink into the water in the future.
No, it was Guo Bing himself.
It is unknown what the young Guo Bing was thinking at that time, but from then on, Guo Chong saw the awe and timidity he wanted in Guo Bing's eyes. Guo Chong never dared to go beyond anything.
Dutiful behavior and behavior. He never dared to take the things rewarded by his father and mother. He always looked submissive and frightened when in front of him. When others told him something, he would rush over immediately.
Explanation. In short, he was completely tamed.
Although Guo Chong sometimes feels that his behavior is too much, deep down, Guo Chong doesn't actually want to have a bone-to-bone fratricide. He just doesn't want it to get to that point, so he does these things in advance to prevent his younger brother from doing so in the future.
He will become ambitious and compete with himself for things that do not belong to him.
In fact, one day after the two brothers grew up, Guo Chong also apologized and blamed himself to Guo Bing for some of his childhood behaviors. Guo Chong said that he was ignorant at the time and was too mean to Guo Bing. Guo Bing also said
That was just because he was ignorant when he was a child, and he had long forgotten this. But Guo Chong still felt awe and alienation from Guo Bing. But in fact, what Guo Chong wanted to see was this ever-present awe and alienation, because only
In this way, Guo Bing will never force himself to do something he doesn't want to do.
After that, his younger brother got the order and went to Hangzhou to suppress the bandits, and his father issued an order allowing him to guard the capital in Hangzhou. At first, Guo Chong was happy because it meant that he would no longer have any obstacles on his way to becoming the master of the world.
It wasn't until one day that he heard the truth about this matter from his mother, and he realized that it was all arranged by his father. His father saw that he was mean to his younger brother, and he told his mother that he was worried about his appearance.
Guo Bing couldn't be bettered, so he decided to let Guo Bing leave the capital and stay far away in Hangzhou in the name of suppressing bandits. This was actually a kind of protection.
When he heard this, the anger in Guo Chong's heart was indescribable. His father really liked his younger brother. But what was annoying was that his younger brother actually accepted such an arrangement. Just like when he was a child, he accepted his father again
Despite the care given to him, he forgot the warning he gave him when he was a child. All his awe and respect were actually fake. He went to Hangzhou and stayed away from himself, which just showed that there was something wrong in his heart.
Fortunately, there were no bumps in his path to the throne. Sixteen years after becoming the prince, he finally became the master of Zhou Dynasty and the most powerful person in the world. But after the initial joy, he soon discovered that
What kind of situation is he facing? It seems that it is not what he imagined.
When he was still the prince, Guo Chong had great revenge and ambition. He saw many things that made him very dissatisfied.
For example, when Huizong was on the throne, he made the terms of the Yan-Yun Alliance with the Liao people. When the Zhou Dynasty was at its peak, the Liao people invaded, which was a great opportunity to expand their territory. However, at that time, they actually concluded the Yan-Yun Alliance with the Liao people.
The Yun Zhimeng agreed to give 500,000 taels of annual currency in exchange for peaceful coexistence between the two countries.
This is simply unbelievable to Guo Chong. Huizong's reign was highly regarded, but in Guo Chong's view, this incident has become a stain that cannot be washed away. It is not actually a matter of money. Five hundred thousand taels
Money is nothing, it’s a matter of face and the prestige of the Zhou Dynasty. How could the Zhou Dynasty, which had millions of soldiers, be forced to form an alliance under the city by the opponent’s 200,000 cavalry? This is humiliating and unacceptable.
Guo Chong thought: Once he ascends the throne as emperor, the first thing he will abolish is this covenant. If the Liao people dare to violate it, he will take the opportunity to expand the territory and destroy them. If he can do this, he will undoubtedly take the throne.
Listed among the kings and emperors.
What's more, in such a glorious and prosperous country as the Great Zhou Dynasty, there were still mountain bandits, lake bandits, and sea bandits in the country, causing chaos and chaos. However, the previous dynasty and the emperor could not even calm down the banditry in the country for so many years.
To say something ugly and disrespectful, they are not worthy of being wise and promising. Once he ascends the throne, he will eradicate these cancers in the country one by one, so that the seas are clear and the rivers are clear, and the country of the Great Zhou Dynasty will be truly clear.
The peaceful and prosperous age is like a peach blossom garden.
In short, when he was young, Guo Chong had great expectations for his future. He felt that if he ascended the throne, he would make achievements that were no less than those of Emperor Qin and Emperor Han of Han Dynasty, and he would definitely become a wise king and holy lord praised by future generations. He
He was very dissatisfied with some of the practices of the previous emperors of the Zhou Dynasty. He believed that they failed to do what an emperor should do. They were all a bit cowardly and timid, and did not have the courage to kill decisively and resolutely. He thought that maybe this was
It was God's choice to let himself take on this heavy responsibility when the Zhou Dynasty was content with its status quo. On the one hand, it could reverse many of the previous mistakes of the Zhou Dynasty, and on the other hand, it could achieve its reputation as an emperor through the ages. All of this was
God has destined it, it is natural.
However, when Guo Bing came to the throne, he soon discovered how ridiculous and naive his previous ideas were. What he thought would be achieved overnight turned out not to be that way at all. What he thought was too simple and too idealistic.
