Chapter 107: Unparalleled countrymen, regardless of life or death
Since there is a requirement of "three realms or above", the special recruitment ceremony cannot be a simple "literary test".
Currently discussing with Cai Wenji...
There was a knock on the door.
Liu Hongyi ran in in a hurry.
"Brother Jiang, there is new news about the special recruitment ceremony!"
"Oh? Is the time set?" Jiang Chaoge looked at Liu Hongyi.
"Yes, it starts from Chen hour and ends at Xu hour."
"Tatsuki?"
Jiang Chaoge nodded. Chenshi was eight o'clock in the morning, and Xushi was eight o'clock in the evening. The whole process lasted twelve hours.
Does it actually take so long to take the exam?
However, considering that it is a special recruitment ceremony of Jixia Academy...it is considered normal.
"There are a few more things." Liu Hongyi continued: "I don't know why, but suddenly a large number of people announced that they would participate in this assessment. I heard that Jiang Chenshui even rushed over and is now in the capital."
"Jiang Chenshui?"
"Brother Jiang, don't you know? This Jiang Chenshui is also on the list of national scholars!"
"..." Jiang Chaoge.
Are there really people on the National Scholarship List who want to take the assessment of Jixia Academy?
Isn't it a bit... a big talent is used in a small way?
Cai Wenji saw the confusion on Jiang Chaoge's face, so she explained from the side: "Wenji knows this person. I heard that he is a genius in the Taoist sect. He seems to be following a path that combines sword cultivation and Taoism, and he also created a method of his own.
With his mysterious swordsmanship, he is now the number one person in the Taoist sect in his lifetime!"
"The number one among the younger generation of Taoism?" Jiang Chaoge frowned slightly, and then asked: "What is the relationship between this Jiang Chenshui and the seven sons of Taoism?"
"He is the direct disciple of 'Wu Lingzi' among the seven disciples of Xuanmen!"
Sure enough... Jiang Chaoge had an enlightenment.
Liu Hongyi continued: "Not only Jiang Chenshui, I also heard that the seventh disciple of the Grand Master will also participate in the assessment of Jixia Academy."
"Great Imperial Master? Qing Liangzao... also wants to enter Jixia Academy?" Jiang Chaoge was a little confused.
"This is the strange thing. Logically speaking, Qing Liangzao will not enter Jixia again, but this time the master is personally presiding over the trial. Maybe he feels that it is a little different from the past." Liu Hongyi explained.
Jiang Chaoge nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Liu Hongyi continued: "In addition to these two people, I also heard that two students from Han Xiangguo's sect will also come, and the army has also sent several people from the third realm and above, including martial artists and military strategists!
These people suddenly announced that they would participate. By the way, there are also a few people from the royal family who want to participate, but I don’t know who they are. There are also the top candidates from the county and township examinations... The number of people participating in the assessment this time,
I’m afraid there are no less than a hundred people!”
"So many?" Jiang Chaoge was a little surprised.
Because, according to his original guess, this time the assessment of Jixia Academy would only have twenty or thirty people at most, which is great. Who would have thought that there would be a scene of hundreds of people on the same stage?
Moreover, he had a vague feeling that this matter seemed to be done deliberately by someone!
Liu Hongyi nodded: "Yes, the most important thing is that the master just announced that this special recruitment ceremony will only recruit three people."
"Three people?!" Jiang Chaoge frowned.
Why was such a decision suddenly made?
Isn't Jixia Academy always known as "accepting talents from all over the world"? According to common sense, as long as you can pass the examination, you can enter Jixia Academy to listen to talents.
etc!
Could it be...the Queen Mother!
Jiang Chaoge thought of a possibility.
Although Jixia Academy is not in the imperial court.
However, after all, with Da Qin's back, even the Master could not completely disobey the Queen Mother's opinions.
He had met the Empress Dowager in Ruyi Square two days ago. At that time, the Empress Dowager proposed that "let him enter the Hanlin Academy and become an editor."
The meaning is very obvious, that is, he is asked to "hide his edge" for the time being.
As a result, Jiang Chaoge rejected him flatly.
Therefore, the Queen Mother came up with a new idea, "As long as he can enter Jixia Academy, he will be given the position of guest minister."
"So that's it." Jiang Chaoge understood: "The reason for all this is because of "The Theory of River Management"."
The Queen Mother did not want to implement the Treatise on River Regulation, but she had no clear reason for her refusal.
Moreover, the most important thing is that the young emperor has issued an edict to the world, saying that Jiang Yuer, who wrote "On River Regulation", is a "national scholar". In addition, there is a river regulation order from the Ministry of Industry to prove it. It can be said that it is
Pushed "The Treatise on Governance" to the pinnacle of public opinion.
At this time, if the Queen Mother openly opposes it, she will naturally be labeled as "ignoring public opinion."
Therefore, stopping Jiang Yuer in front of Jixia Academy is the best way!
Once Jiang Yuer fails to get admitted to Jixia Academy.
The Queen Mother could then say: "This son's talent is nothing more than this!"
Therefore, "On River Governance" naturally ran aground.
"No wonder even Prime Minister Han Shen and Lord Wuping Meng Liang sent people to participate in the assessment of Jixia Academy. This is a typical case of targeting!"
"If I'm not wrong, the Empress Dowager means that only one person will be admitted, right? It seems that this Master does have some weight and can extend the quota to three people."
Jiang Chaoge's eyes flashed.
He had never thought about getting involved in the imperial affairs, but it seemed that he had been involved since he entered the capital, or when he was appointed as a 'national scholar' by the young emperor's imperial pen. It was not up to him whether he wanted to or not.
.
"There is no way out. Confucianism regards reputation as the foundation of spiritual practice. If I take this step back, my reputation will be damaged. Only by fighting out can I reach the top!"
Jiang Chaoge doesn't want to retreat, and he won't either.
…
The second day.
The entrance of Jixia Academy.
This is a huge garden built in the mountains behind the capital.
Built against the mountain and extending from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, it all belongs to Jixia Academy.
Today is the day when Jixia Academy is open to the public. Countless talents and beauties from the capital have gathered at the foot of the mountain early, waiting to watch this rare event.
Jiang Chaoge, Cai Wenji, Liu Hongyi and others are also among them.
"There are so many people!" Liu Hongyi looked around.
Students taking the assessment.
Including the crowd who came to watch, there were at least a thousand people.
A completely dark place.
Fortunately, the Jixia Academy occupies a very large area, otherwise, there is a real possibility of people stepping on others.
door.
Eight disciples from Jixia Academy were prepared in formation.
Among these eight people, there were six men and two women, all wearing the unique costumes of the academy, a long gown embroidered with gray and white ink, which looked elegant and extraordinary.
"The time has come!"
Someone spoke.
Then, the originally closed door of the academy opened wide.
Jiang Chaoge looked over and saw a black stone tablet at a glance.
"This stone tablet is the master's order stone." Liu Hongyi pointed to the stone tablet: "If the master has instructions, they will be displayed on the order stone."
Treasure... Jiang Chaoge nodded.
Immediately, someone began to disperse the crowd.
"Those who participate in the assessment can enter through the left door, and everyone else can enter through the right door!"
Four men went to the right door, while two men and two women went to the left door, stopped in front of the left door, and began to check the name stickers.
"Brother Jiang, believe in yourself!" Liu Hongyi encouraged him.
Li Zeguang and Tang Jiezhi also gave two blessings.
Cai Wenji didn't say much.
Only Liang Wan'er seemed a little nervous: "Mr. Jiang, I heard that there are many people participating in the assessment this time, but I believe that Mr. Jiang can do it!"
"This is natural." Jiang Chaoge smiled.
He originally came here with the intention of giving it a try, but the current situation is that there is no way out. He must get one of the three places.
…
In front of the left door.
Four disciples from the Academy are looking at the name stickers.
Jiang Chaoge walked up and handed the name sticker he had prepared into the hand of one of the women.
The woman is extremely delicate, with long hair and fair skin.
He took the name sticker from Jiang Chaoge.
The woman's eyes became a little surprised: "Eh? Are you Jiang Yu'er? You wrote the song "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix" that won the Huaian County Provincial Examination?"
"Senior sister?" The woman was stunned for a moment and looked at him seriously: "Jiang Jieyuan, you haven't entered our Jixia Academy yet. Isn't it too early to call me senior sister now?"
"You can enter today." Jiang Chaoge smiled back.
"Jiang Jieyuan is quite confident." The woman smiled and nodded: "In this case, senior sister will give you a kind advice."
"Please give me some instructions, senior sister!"
"Remember to preserve your strength, the last level... is the most important!"
"That's it." Jiang Chaoge immediately saluted: "I just don't know how many levels there are in this assessment?"
The woman then came close to his ear and whispered: "There are three levels in total, and they are all the most beautiful scenery of our Jixia Academy. I will tell you secretly, but please don't tell others."
"Okay, senior sister!"
Just as Jiang Chaoge was about to express his gratitude again, he heard a man in front of him who was also wearing a school uniform shout: "This assessment has a total of three levels. You can conserve your strength appropriately in the first two levels. Do you understand?"
The sound was so loud that everyone heard it.
So, there was a response immediately.
"Thank you, senior brother, for reminding me!"
"Thank you, senior brother!"
"..."
Jiang Chaoge looked at the woman in front of him again.
The woman looked calm: "Jiang Jieyuan, I have given you all my advice, why don't you go in?"
"I would like to ask my senior sister's name?" Jiang Chaoge said again.
"Ye Wei Rui."
"The orchid leaves are luxuriant in spring, and the osmanthus flowers are bright and clear in autumn; Senior Sister is such a good name!"
Jiang Chaoge praised him, said nothing more, and strode into the academy.
Ye Weirui froze on the spot and kept recalling the verses just now. For a moment, she even forgot to check the name stickers of the people behind her.
Until someone reminded her: "Senior sister? Senior sister, it's my turn!"
"Ah..." Luo Weirui came back to her senses, with a rosy look on her face: "What a poem, this Jiang Yu'er... is indeed an amazing poet. No wonder the master will personally participate in this assessment."
"Huh? Is the person who passed in front of you Jiang Yu'er from Huai'an County?"
"yes."
"I didn't expect him to actually come! Did he just recite a poem? What poem was he reciting?"
"The orchid leaves are lush in spring, and the osmanthus flowers are bright and clear in autumn."
"What a poem!"
…
A small poem.
The students who participated in this assessment all focused their attention on Jiang Chaoge.
In an instant, he became the focus.
However, Jiang Chaoge didn't take it seriously, because among the people present, he was not the only one who became the focus this time.
And ginger morning water.
It was a young man wearing a navy blue Taoist robe, with a long sword slung across his back, thick eyebrows, and very sharp eyes, like a sword with a hidden edge.
There is no weak person among those who are famous on the list of national scholars!
In addition, Jiang Chaoge also met a few people in the discussion.
The seventh disciple of the Great Imperial Master——Gargamel.
A young man wearing green clothes and a green hat was... quite short, only about 1.6 meters tall. Moreover, he looked soft and frail, so he was not conspicuous in the crowd.
However, being able to be accepted as a personal successor by a great national master means that his strength cannot be inferior.
Come again...
It was a girl who caught Jiang Chaoge's attention.
Because this girl was standing very close to him, and her dress was a little too stunning.
She was wearing a fiery red dress, and on top of the long skirt she wore a piece of silver armor with a hundred-flower pattern. This silver armor was extremely extraordinary at first glance, with fiery red light flowing on it.
The most special thing is the spear in her hand. The barrel is forged with spiral gold patterns, and the tip of the spear is blue, like a drop of water.
The girl stood three steps away from him, staring at her closely with a pair of big eyes, her eyes constantly scanning his body, her cherry red lips seemed to be muttering something.
It seems that there is some kind of plan to "make something worse".
Jiang Chaoge couldn't hear clearly what the girl said.
However, at this moment, an old man wearing a loose Confucian shirt and a gray beard walked out.
Immediately someone shouted.
"It's Fang Daru!"
"Late student, I met Fang Daru!"
"Hello Fang Daru."
Immediately, a group of people saluted the old man.
Jiang Chaoge had never seen the old man, so naturally he did not take the initiative to step forward.
And a moment later...
The four academy disciples who were originally at the left gate also came over.
The four of them also saluted the old man, and then stood aside.
The old man known as 'Fang Daru' stood in front of everyone and glanced gently at the people in front of him.
"I, Fang Xiaojing!"
Fang Xiaojing?! Jiang Chaoge finally knows who this is.
Because when he was in Huai'an County, he heard something that said that the reason why Cai Wenji became the oiran of Cuiwei Tower was because she had been praised by Fang Xiaojing.
A word of praise can make a peerless courtesan. The fame of Fang Xiaojing in the Qin Dynasty can be imagined.
…
Fang Xiaojing did not introduce himself too much.
Because the three words Fang Xiaojing are enough.
After he finished speaking, he continued.
"All of you are the pillars of our Da Qin. It is our great luck to gather in Jixia today! This special recruitment ceremony is conducted by the master himself. We, Fang Xiaojing, are just a guide, but
, since it is an assessment, some rules still need to be explained in advance, please bear in mind!"
"yes!"
Everyone nodded in unison.
Fang Xiaojing also clasped his hands together and responded with Confucian etiquette: "There are only three points: first, before taking the assessment, please sign your name on this life and death certificate. No matter life or death, you will be with me Jixia
The academy has nothing to do with it.”
Life or death? Jiang Chaoge was stunned for a moment.
Is it such a big deal?
He looked around and found that no one raised any objection.
Then, Fang Xiaojing continued: "Second, because the number of admissions this time is limited, there are only three people, so private fights are not prohibited during the assessment process, but if one party 'admits defeat' or actively 'withdraws',
The winner must never hurt the opponent's life again, otherwise, Jixia Academy will never be employed, and at the same time, it will be reviewed by the Ministry of Punishment and judged according to Qin law!"
"yes!"
Everyone responded again.
Jiang Chaoge didn't speak, which was reasonable.
He was waiting for Fang Xiaojing to say the third point.
Fang Xiaojing added: "Thirdly, each level has only one assessment opportunity. If you feel that you are not exhausted or are not completely sure, you can rest where you are first. The final assessment is based on 'rating'. Only after
The assessment time will only be determined when the ratings are the same, so everyone needs to be cautious when participating in the assessment!"
"Understood, thank you Fang Daru for reminding me."
"Well, the locations for this assessment are located in the three scenic spots of our Jixia Academy. They are the Big Stone Forest, Luojian Lake and the top of Shushan Mountain. The examination questions are also among them. You can naturally see this when you go there.
The first two locations are in no particular order, but only after passing the first two locations can you participate in the final assessment! The final destination is the Guabai River at the top of the scholar's peak. Take the top three in this assessment rating.
, enter Jixia Academy!"
When everyone heard this, they all understood.
Ratings take priority, but time is also important.
"Okay, the assessment has begun. After everyone signs their names on the certificate of life and death, please go to your own devices!"
After Fang Xiaojing finished speaking, he turned around and left, leaving only four disciples of the academy, holding certificates of life and death for everyone to sign.
Then, the four academy disciples pointed out the directions of the Big Stone Forest and Luojian Lake to everyone. Naturally, the students did not waste any more time and walked towards the two directions.
After Jiang Chaoge signed his name and was about to leave, he saw the girl in the red dress approaching.
"Are you the Jiang Yu'er who wrote "On River Regulation" and "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix"?"
"Exactly, I wonder who the girl is?" Jiang Chaoge nodded and asked politely.
"My name is Luo Yu. This must be your first time at Jixia Academy, right? If you want to pass the exam, it's best to follow me." After Luo Yu finished speaking, he raised his head.
Showing three points of confidence and seven points of arrogance.
Jiang Chaoge looked at the girl in front of him carefully again.
She looked very delicate, like a doll. However, after thinking about it, he still asked: "Why can I pass the test by following you?"
"Stupid, although you are extremely talented, you have not officially entered the realm of Confucianism. Especially that big stone forest is actually a formation of a military strategist. Without me... can you get out?" Luo Yu curled his lips.
"Do you know the military formations?"
"don't know."
"Then how can you take me out?"
"Idiot, although I don't understand formations, I am very familiar with Jixia Academy."
"How... mature?"
“Very familiar!”
"Could it be that you are the master's granddaughter?"
"You are the master's granddaughter!" Luo Yu glared at Jiang Chaoge: "I have the opportunity... No, I have already given it to you, don't be disrespectful!"
"So you are a princess?" Jiang Chaoge grasped the 'key point' of the other party's words and suddenly realized.
"You...how did you know?" Luo Yu's mouth suddenly opened wide.
"Because I'm stupid!"
"..."
"Let's go, I decided to follow you." Jiang Chaoge took the initiative to show his kindness.
"Humph, I'm telling you, don't think that because you are good-looking and talented at poetry, I can only rely on you to pass the exam. In fact, you are asking me for help, do you understand?"
"I know, but can't Her Royal Highness pass the test on her own?"
"I...how could I fail the test?" Luo Yu looked surprised, as if he had been caught by the tail: "Why are you looking at me? Well, I'll tell you secretly, in fact, I have a wife.
You can easily pass the test questions, it’s very impressive.”
"..." Jiang Chaoge.
Whoever believes this... is a fool!
…
The two of them walked forward side by side.
Soon, another green figure came over from nowhere.
Short stature, thin and weak.
It is none other than the seventh disciple of the Grand Master—Gargamel.
The Gargamel in front of him had a pair of green bean-like eyes, looking around with a sneaky look on his face.
Jiang Chaoge originally thought that Gargamel was coming to find him.
But it's not.
"Your Highness, Third Princess, I have a few treasures that my master has just refined. Do you want them?" After Gargamel finished speaking, he opened a corner of his green robe and then covered it up again.
"What treasure?" Luo Yu's eyes lit up.
"A 'Lingnao Pill', after taking it, can make the mind very clear immediately and improve memory. There are also two treasures for protecting the body, namely..."
"Forget about the treasures to protect yourself. I have plenty of them, my princess. Can you bring me your 'Ling Nao Pill'?" Luo Yu interrupted without waiting for the other party to finish.
"Okay, but this pill was refined by the master himself. It may be a little more expensive, one pill costs 2,800 taels of silver!" Gargamel took out a white bottle.
Two thousand eight hundred taels of silver, what the heck... This guy is here to steal money, right?! Who would be fooled by him?
Jiang Chaoge saw through this princess's tricks at a glance.
Just getting ready to speak.
Luo Yu snatched the bottle over and said, "Yes, I want it!"
Taken advantage of!
Jiang Chaoge looked at Luo Yu and had some new insights in his heart.
After Gargamel finished selling the pills, he finally looked at Jiang Chaoge: "If I guess correctly, you are Jiang Yu'er from Huai'an County, right?"
"Exactly." Jiang Chaoge nodded.
"I also have two protective treasures, do you want them? They are both refined by my master!"
"How much silver?"
"It's not expensive, just 3,000 taels for one piece."
"Thirty taels, can you sell it?"
"..." Gargamel was stunned for a moment and looked at Jiang Chaoge with a strange look in his eyes: "Jiang Jieyuan, don't you look down on us, Qingliang Zao?"
"No, I just simply don't have money." Jiang Chaoge told the truth.
"You should have told me if you had no money." Gargamel said nothing more.
He ran away in a flash.
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