Chapter two hundred and sixteenth voice minister seconded
The capital is becoming increasingly prosperous, and Lin'an Street is particularly prominent. More and more high-profile families are gathering here.
In recent years, the imperial examinations in the Chu Dynasty have been vigorously promoted. Every year, many people can win a good reputation in this most prestigious place in Kyoto, which also makes the capital full of scholars from all over the country.
However, although these scholars have fame and honor, not many can actually serve as officials. After all, the positions in the court and in various localities are limited. When a position is often vacant, these scholars in the capital have to fight for it.
His head was broken and bleeding.
For most young scholars who have no connections, it is best to be appointed as a county magistrate at the beginning of their official career. In the future, they may not be able to slowly climb to the capital and climb to the top of the court.
In the past two years, the DPRK has indeed hired some people and promoted some people in a solid manner. This has allowed the already bustling Lin'an Street to expand further.
The increase of literati once brought the literary style in the capital to its peak. There were many literary gatherings and poetry gatherings held all over the capital every day. The business of Huimenglou was even more prosperous, which made the Hehuan Sect behind it lose money.
How much silver.
Regarding these literary societies, most of the scholars who wanted to become officials in the court but had no connections, as well as some famous scholars who wanted to raise their reputations, were very enthusiastic about these poetry and literary societies, and some relatively good poems could be sung at every gathering.
come out.
It is said that on New Year's Eve last year, there was a song "Sapphire Case?" which was circulated on New Year's Eve. The talented man who composed the lyrics at that time became famous for a while. Many courtesans in Beijing invited him as a guest, and later he got a
Quota for admission to the Imperial College.
This experience once caused other scholars to rush to imitate it, but since then, although there are occasionally good poems, it is rare to see them as dazzling as the Sapphire Case.
The royal family of Dachu originally came from a rough and turbulent background, so after the country stabilized, some in the royal family and the court began to emphasize civility over military affairs. After all, they could conquer the world immediately but could not rule the world immediately.
Lin'an Street is full of pedestrians walking in a hurry.
Most of these people were young scholars holding worship posts in their hands and wearing silk scarves on their heads. Most of them had to go to the capital to fill a real vacancy in the court or at local level, running around in various places and managing things up and down.
Among the pedestrians, there were two people who were dressed differently from the others. One of them had already put on the official uniform of the third rank at a young age, which once attracted the envious looks of the scholars walking next to him.
However, the other person among the two traveling with him is not a member of the officialdom, nor is he even a scholar. Judging from his dress, he looks more like a gangster.
"Leaving so soon?"
The two people walking on the street naturally came to say goodbye to Su Ruyu. Jiang Ergou was stopped by Jiang Ergou who was waiting at the door of his house before Su Ruyu could go home and change her clothes during today's court meeting.
"It's really time to go. After all, there are still a lot of things to do. Maybe I have to go to Southern Tang Dynasty later."
Su Ruyu frowned. Of course he knew why Jiang Ergou wanted to go to Southern Tang Dynasty, but he also had no way to persuade him. After thinking for a while, he spoke.
"If you don't leave tomorrow, I'll go find Chu Wushuang and Chu Fusheng to see you off."
Privately, Su Ruyu was still not used to calling Chu Wushuang the prince, and the latter didn't like calling him such a title either.
"No need, I will still come to the capital when I have the opportunity in the future. When I become a high official, don't forget to invite me back to Menglou for a meal."
Jiang Ergou reached out and patted Su
Ruyu's shoulders, the latter stayed in place for a moment, then came back to his senses and said with a smile.
"must."
Walking out of Lin'an Street, the two of them walked towards the inn where Jiang Ergou was staying. The two of them fell into silence for a while. It wasn't until they picked out some interesting things that they had encountered when they were traveling together that the atmosphere became relaxed.
.
It seems that apart from their original experience, they really have nothing to say.
This kind of situation should not have happened, especially for Su Ruyu. He had invaded the officialdom for many years and had already developed a set of rules for dealing with others, but after all, he could not say those words to Ergou.
"Two dogs."
While walking, Su Ruyu suddenly stopped, but Jiang Ergou didn't seem to notice and kept walking forward. He didn't react until Su Ruyu called him from behind.
"Um?"
Jiang Ergou's eyes were a little confused, as if he didn't understand why Su Ruyu stopped.
"Er Gou, we have all grown up over the years, so some words are not as easy to say as we used to be. Don't blame me and Wushuang for some things. We...we actually don't want to drag you into officialdom, but
No matter what, some feelings never change."
Jiang Ergou came back and put his arms around Su Ruyu's shoulders, just like when they were walking in the rivers and lakes.
"Don't worry! Don't you know what kind of person I am? Today you can wear a third-grade official uniform to go shopping with me, a gangster, but you can't wear a first-grade official uniform in the future? You came here in a hurry this time.
I left in a hurry because some things have reached the point where I have to do them. After I finish all the things that need to be done, I will come to the capital to see you every year in the future."
Su Ruyu showed a warm smile, then seemed to think of something, and then spoke.
"Do you remember that girl from Iron Fist? Although we only walked together for a short distance, she still remembers you and me. Last year, she came to the capital with her father and spent a lot of effort to find me. Then she tricked me.
She gave me a lot of gifts, and she asked me to tell you that you can’t run away next time.”
Jiang Ergou also showed a smile.
"That girl! She called herself the First Heroine back then, but I don't know if her skills have declined over the years."
"Go and have a look if you have a chance."
When Su Ruyu said this, Jiang Ergou nodded.
"Will do."
Then we walked forward again, strolling through a few streets and gradually approached the inn where Jiang Ergou was staying.
Away from Lin'an Street, the scholarly atmosphere finally subsided, and the number of martial arts warriors around them gradually increased.
The literary style of Dachu gradually became more and more popular, and the status of warriors was no longer what it used to be. Especially after scholars from all over the country came to Beijing, they always looked down on those men of the world who could only use swords, guns and sticks.
"Ergou, in recent years, the court has put more emphasis on civil service than military service. The annual imperial examination is a top priority, but what about the military examination? In addition to the names of those civil officials, who are the names of the number one scholar, what are the other names?
I can’t even express my feelings as written on the booklet.”
"It is normal to have such a situation. No matter how good the bows and horses are, they cannot be used to govern the country."
Although Jiang Ergou was not well versed in civil affairs, he also knew that the country would not be stable if it relied on military men to govern the country. After all, military affairs were often resolved with fists.
Hearing Jiang Ergou's answer, Su Ruyu slowly shook her head
He shook his head.
"That's not the case. Although the literati govern the country, the military is equally important. If the military does not prosper, it will suffer foreign humiliation in the future. What's more, the border has not been peaceful in recent years. Although the grassland is busy establishing its own court, it still comes to fight every year.
The autumn wind blows. The light cavalry on the grassland come and go like the wind. The soldiers on the border are exhausted and the people on the border often suffer."
Jiang Ergou didn't answer, and Su Ruyu continued after being silent for a while.
"Many civil servants in the DPRK and China have noticed this situation, but it is one thing to know. It is another thing whether they will take the initiative to help improve the status of military attachés. What's more, no one is willing to stand up and take the lead in the face of the general trend. Beijing
Those short-sighted scholars in the DPRK will drown them with spit. Too much literary style has both advantages and disadvantages. In the past year, those scholars have blocked the Donghua Gate three times in order to hinder the issuance of some political orders in the DPRK. In the past two years,
If it weren’t for the Second Prince’s martial arts academy being maintained in the capital, Da Chu’s martial arts would really be in decline.”
After being silent again, Su Ruyu asked Jiang Ergou.
"Ergou, do you think there is any way to connect this world with the court?"
Jiang Ergou didn't know what to answer, so he spoke after careful consideration.
"Actually, the six gates have done quite well over the years. As long as the six gates are open for a day, the connection between the court and Jianghu will not be broken. But for me, it is not good for the warrior's status to be too high.
, Literary men will despise martial men who only know swords, guns and sticks, and martial men will also feel that those literati are just powerful with their mouths."
Speaking of this, Jiang Ergou couldn't help but laugh.
"Me too."
Su Ruyu looked at Jiang Ergou who was suppressing a smile and said.
"So, you think I'm a talker."
"You are different. You are a stronger talker."
The two looked at each other and smiled, then stopped in unison. Su Ruyu took the lead and walked forward.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Wen Wu is the first, and Wu Wu is the second. Regarding this matter, Wushuang and I have actually thought of many ways, and recently we have begun to have some clues. Although it is still difficult to do, it is finally possible.
We have found a way. If we really go to war with the grassland in the future, part of our hope for victory will indeed be pinned on this river and lake."
Jiang Ergou nodded.
"There is no shortage of family and country justice in this world. From now on, this world will not let you down."
After saying something, the two of them had already walked to the door of the inn. This time happened to be lunch time. The inn was noisy, with merchants walking around and people with swords and swords crowding the inn. The two of them stood at the door.
I didn't go in.
"There's no need to give it away. Let's not go in. Don't tell me that I can't bear the money for this meal. There are some rough guys in here. It will look very awkward if an official in official uniform suddenly comes."
Su Ruyu just smiled. In fact, let alone going in, people around him just walked to the door and started to cast different looks at the young official.
"This is a farewell, and I don't know how long it will be before we meet again. If Wushuang and the others knew that I let you go like this, they would definitely blame me."
"Say sorry to them for me. There are some things we can understand even if we don't say them. You have your responsibilities, and I have my own difficulties. There will always be opportunities to meet each other in the future."
Su Ruyu suddenly clasped his hands in a fist salute like those in the world, which seemed extremely incongruous with the official uniform he was wearing.