Huang Shang stood on the hillside, looking at the majestic silhouette in the distance.
Facts have proved that things cannot go as expected.
Wu Que did not use the Beggar Gang's spy to determine the location and pursue him.
The beggar gang is not omnipotent. It is very difficult to find someone in the vast sea of people. It just depends on luck.
Obviously, Wu Que's luck was not good.
As a result, Huang Shang's many preparations were in vain, and he struggled with the air.
Fortunately, the journey is still on.
It's December now.
Huang Shang finished his examination in August and left Yongzhou in September, traveling from Hunan to Guangxi, then to Zhejiang and Zhejiang, and then all the way north, finally returning to Kaifeng.
Originally, he wanted to go to Weizhou, Qinfeng Road, which was later known as Gansu, to visit Zhang Zai. However, as the provincial examination was approaching, something unexpected might happen, so he chose to come to Beijing early.
In fact, Huang Shang was already too late.
After the exams were completed in August, candidates from all over the country gathered in Tokyo.
This is much more exaggerated than the annual Spring Festival transportation in later generations.
Juzi did not enter the capital alone. Most of them were accompanied by bookboys, servants or simply family members.
Although Tokyo is an unparalleled metropolis, with a population of over one million, and the wealthiest city in the world, the influx of so many people at once is quite overwhelming.
No, there is still a long way to go from the outer city gate. There is a bustling and lively market, and you can't see the end at a glance.
Such a scene makes people wonder whether they have passed through the city wall and arrived in the capital.
The scholar Murong Fu and the four other people carried you on the burden, and I led the horse. They all looked at this prosperous scene with shocked expressions.
Those who hang out in the martial arts world prefer to avoid the influence of the government and dominate one side.
It wasn't until this moment that they clearly felt that no matter how big the world was, it still couldn't compare with the dynasty.
"Here, I will take the first step towards restoring my country!"
Murong Fu pursed his lips and showed determination in his eyes.
Murong Bo has already bid farewell to Huang Shang, but in fact he is still secretly escorting him. Together with his father and son's strength, they will definitely accomplish something.
Huang Shang was too lazy to care about the servant's psychological activities and looked at a group of scholars not far away.
This group of people were surrounding a high wall, peering inside, but they could only see branches protruding from the top of the wall.
Even so, they still have desire in their eyes, doing things that look silly to outsiders.
Huang Shang thought about it and knew where it was.
Qionglin Garden.
One of the holy places for scholars in the world.
In the Tang Dynasty, there was the Qujiang Banquet, which was specially used to entertain high school scholars. Today, there is the Qionglin Banquet, which is held in Qionglin Garden.
In March of next year, when the Jinshi results are released, the new scholars will parade through the streets from Xuandemen all the way to Qionglinyuan.
On that day, hundreds of thousands of people will gather on the roadside to watch and admire.
Imagine that situation. For the scholars who became famous in one fell swoop after ten years of hard work, it was indeed the highest honor.
"But it's useless for you to watch it a hundred times now!"
Huang Shang immediately withdrew his gaze and rode forward.
In fact, he can also understand the psychology of scholars. Just like when traveling to Beijing on Earth, many students will go to Peking University and Tsinghua University.
Even if I fail the exam, why don’t you allow me to think~
After passing Qionglin Garden, not far away is Jinmingchi.
This royal garden, also known as the West Lake, is not only for viewing, but also for naval exercises.
In Huang Shang's memory, the emperor came a few years ago, the armies competed for bids, the boats circled, and the armor shone.
A shed was erected in the east of the pond, and dozens of people watched in it, giving loud cheers.
The atmosphere was very similar to later sports events.
However, in recent years, the emperor's health has been deteriorating, and he is unable to visit in person.
Although the traditional competition between the armies was retained, without the emperor watching, it would obviously not be as intense and exciting.
"Historically, Song Renzong died in April next year, less than half a year away. He was suffering from a long illness. Will the imperial examination be handed over to Song Yingzong?"
Seeing Jin Mingchi, Huang Shang was thinking about the imperial examination and which emperor of the Song Dynasty he would be.
For example, Renzong and Yingzong were all temple names, which were given after death. However, in order to facilitate memory, Huang Shang directly replaced them.
Not to mention Renzong, he has been in power for forty-one years and is the longest-reigning emperor in the Song Dynasty.
His successor, Yingzong, was even more pitiful. He died of illness after only four years in office, making him look like a minor figure.
In fact, the process of inheriting the throne was full of difficulties.
He was not Renzong's son. Because Renzong had no heirs, all his sons died in infancy. He was only selected as the emperor's heir after repeated advice from officials such as Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu, and Bao Zheng.
However, he was not chosen at once. As early as 1035, he was adopted to Renzong.
And when Renzong's harem gave birth to a new prince, he was immediately sent back to his biological father. After the prince died, he was taken back to the palace, and the identity of the tool was fully exposed.
It was not until August of this year, before Huang Shang took part in the examination, that all his sons died in infancy, and Renzong, who was already old and unable to do what he wanted, finally gave up and made him the crown prince.
From 1035 to 1062, it lasted 27 years.
Throughout history, biological princes have always felt uncomfortable, often walking on thin ice for fear of being deposed, let alone this one.
Of course, when compared with time, more than twenty years is nothing. There is still someone on earth who is more than sixty years old...
Huang Shang was thinking about this, not just to be idle, but to prepare for the imperial examination.
The attitude of the emperor is related to the position of number one scholar, so we have to think about it.
Closer to home, Qionglin Garden and Jinming Pool are both in the west of the city. After passing these two landmark buildings, we walked for a while before we arrived at the real city gate.
Looking from a distance, a five-foot-high blue-black wall fills the field of vision. This fifty-mile-long city wall protects the largest city in the world.
Compared with its scale, Kaifeng is actually higher than Chang'an and Luoyang.
Because there is no danger to defend, it means that there are no obstacles from mountains and rivers, so it can be expanded and extended.
pity……
Huang Shang was thinking about the shame of Jingkang, and everything he saw on the border of Guangxi suddenly flashed through his mind.
It was just a small town of a thousand people.
What if it were replaced by the entire Kaifeng?
How tragic would that be?
"Fortunately there is still time!"
Huang Shang calmed down his thoughts and rode forward.
Although there were a large number of people entering the city, they were all crowded shoulder to shoulder, but because he was sitting upright on the horse, with a tall posture and outstanding temperament, he could be seen at a glance.
After half an hour of tossing, I just entered the city. Suddenly, two men appeared in front of my eyes. They looked over with red eyes and called out: "Brother Xian! Brother Xian!"
Huang Shang was startled and looked at them. After a while, he hesitated and said: "Brother Xu? Brother Hua?"
Xu Feng! Perfect!
This hesitation is not acting.
It was true that these two reincarnations were so haggard that I really didn’t recognize them for a while.
Xu Feng was originally a straight man, so that's it. Wu Que has always been a handsome young man, but now he can join the Beggar Gang. You can imagine how big the change has been.
Seeing a book boy in front of Huang Shang opening the way, and four servants behind him carrying luggage, not only did he no longer look tired, but he was more handsome, Xu Feng and Wu Que unconsciously licked their chapped lips.
Unfortunately, they have been guarding the gate of Kaifeng Mansion for almost a month, and they are almost like a watchman.
Let’s talk about Xu Feng first.
After the battle in Wuyou Cave, Huang Shang was taken away. Although Xu Yue comforted him afterwards, after all, the two of them escaped and avoided using life-saving trump cards. Even if they paid for the "Tao Jing", they did not lose anything.
From the perspective of reincarnation alone, this is indeed the case, not to mention that there is only one life, and the value of life-saving cards is often higher.
So Xu Yue was heartbroken at the time, but later she felt relieved and just pretended that she had lost money and avoided disaster.
But Xu Feng couldn't get over the hurdle and always felt that he had finally won the big prize, so he lost the lottery ticket.
The feeling of losing one billion made him sleepless.
However, the sea of people was huge, and Xu Feng had to accept the reality.
Until two months ago, he found Wuque sneaking around at the gate of Kaifeng Mansion.