The hot summer is sweltering, but this does not affect the flow of people on the road, especially the Shili Pavilion outside the city, where dozens of people gather, and the shade cast by the century-old tree in the Shili Pavilion cannot cover them.
These people were old and young, some were handsome and some were plain-looking, some were dressed richly and some were simply dressed, but they all spoke and behaved well.
This scene aroused curiosity from people passing by.
"Are these scholars competing again?" a passerby asked.
Since the competition between nobles and poor families last year, many scholars have flocked to the capital. The poor families who want to stand out and the noble families who want to maintain their reputations have been holding large and small forums, especially this year, when Chunqi County was
The third prince personally presided over and held the first ceremony to recruit scholars through strategies. Three students from poor families stood out from thousands of people. They rode into the capital with red hairpins and were received by the emperor. They were given royal wine and official positions. Scholars all over the world
All like crazy——
"No." In addition to people walking on the roadside, there were also idlers watching the excitement. The idlers in the capital saw that the scholars were chatting too much, and their words became refined, "This is to see him off."
Who could be sent off by so many scholars? Passers-by were even more surprised.
The idlers pointed at the group of people and said, "Look, it's the three new scholars from Qi County."
When they heard about the new Jinshi, the passers-by couldn't help but squeeze in to see them. It was said that these three people were from the sky and came down to earth. When they were parading on horses, the people fought for and touched their clothes, and some people tried to take away their clothes.
Yipao, I hope that I and my children can also be nominated for high school, and achieve great success.
Seeing more and more people gathering on the roadside, Pan Rong called to everyone who was still joking: "Okay, okay, let's set off quickly, otherwise the word will spread and the three friends will not be able to escape."
Only then did the joking scholars realize the situation around them. They immediately thought of the scene when they were parading on horseback. They all smiled at the three people in the middle and urged, "Hurry up and get on your horses." "When we were parading on horseback, there were imperial guards."
I have to open a road to protect you so that you will not be robbed." "There are no emperor's guards today, and we can't protect you."
The three Qijun Jinshi also knew the importance. Although passers-by would not really hurt them, it would be bad if they caused trouble and delayed their journey, so they said goodbye, got on their horses, and galloped away with the book boys accompanying them.
Watching the three people walking away happily and happily, and looking at the comments from passers-by around him, Pan Rong said with a bit of envy: "I should be like this."
Everyone around him suddenly laughed, "Brother Pan, you can't say what we said."
When the Zhai Xing Tower in the capital invited the Yue Lou scholars to compete, Pan Rong came out on top and was received by the emperor. Although he did not parade on horseback and was not in the palace hall, he was still famous all over the world.
Now Pan Rong has also been given an official position and has become a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel. Compared with these three Jinshi who still have to return to Qi County as officials, his future is better.
Of course Pan Rong also knew, but——
"It's a pity that I couldn't personally participate in a strategy to recruit scholars." He watched the three people go away, "No one asked them for ten years, but once they become famous and known all over the world, they are the real disciples."
Everyone understood what he was thinking and nodded with emotion. Yes, Zhaixinglou invited Yuelou scholars to compete. It was originally caused by Chen Danzhu's ridiculous incident. It couldn't be compared with the imperial court's policy of using tactics to compete with scholars.
Compare.
"But, everyone." Pan Rong clapped his hands and shouted, "The Star-Zhaing Tower competition started with absurdity, but it started with using strategies to win talents. Although I don't have the chance to participate in person, my sons and grandsons still have the chance."
Yes, Qijun succeeded in recruiting scholars through strategies, and the whole Xia Dynasty will implement it, one year, two years, three years, decades. From then on, it has become a rule. They themselves and their descendants do not have to worry about the limitations of their family background.
, as long as you study, even if one generation is in trouble, the next generation will still have a chance to turn around.
Although I have been excited many times when I think of this, I still can't help but get excited. Alas, this kind of thing, this kind of thing that has changed the fate of countless people in the world, makes people excited whenever I think about it, even if future generations only need to think about it.
, I will also be grateful for the excitement at the beginning.
This is truly a feat that will last forever. The scholars present shouted loudly and called their friends, "Let's go, I will not come back until I'm drunk today."
Seeing everyone's high spirits, Pan Rong put away his envy and excitement, nodded calmly, and sighed softly, "Yes, this is really a great achievement for generations to come."
In the highest and largest banquet hall in the Star Building, food and wine were served like water. The shopkeeper personally came to entertain the scholars who filled the hall. Now there are free poetry essays in the Star Building, but most of them are new arrivals from other places.
Scholars are a way to build a reputation in the capital, and occasionally some shabby students can satisfy their greed - but this situation is rare anymore. Scholars who can have such talent and learning are supported by people, and they dare not say that they are rich and powerful.
Food and clothing are enough without any worries.
Nowadays, it is no longer the common people's scholars looking for opportunities to join the gentry in order to seek a future, but the gentry's willingness to help and make friends in order to seek a common future.
Pan Rong, who already has an official position, is even more different now. He has a house in the capital, brings his parents to live with him, and can afford a banquet for dozens of people in Zhaixinglou.
Wine and delicacies, piano players and singers, and beautiful poems were recited, flying from high buildings to the streets, causing people on the streets to look up -
"It seems to be a big cultural gathering."
"I wonder if there are any good poems."
So some people simply walked into the Star Building, eating and drinking while waiting to get the latest poems.
Looking at the increasing number of customers, the shopkeeper standing on the third floor smiled from ear to ear and ordered the shop assistant to "give Mr. Pan two more bottles of wine for free."
The banquet became even more lively with the drinks. Suddenly, the noise from the street rushed up. A few people sitting by the window leaned over to take a look. They saw a group of messengers rushing to report that they were passing by. They were shouting something, and there were a few more behind them.
Officials, avoid the people on the street pointing and talking loudly——
They all look happy, so that shouldn't be a bad thing.
"My dear gentlemen!" Two shop assistants came in with two more jars of wine, "This is a gift from our shopkeeper."
Although they were drunk and blurry, several scholars were still very sober and asked: "Didn't you just send it away? Did you send it to the wrong one? Be careful that the shopkeeper will fine you money."
The two shop assistants giggled: "It was the shopkeeper who gave it to Mr. Pan. This time it is the shopkeeper who gave it to Mr. Pan. Please congratulate us all."
Sharing the joy? The scholars came and asked in interest, "What happy event is happening in your restaurant?"
"It's not a happy event for our restaurant, but it has something to do with our restaurant. After all, Mr. Zhang also left our Star Building, and it has something to do with you, Mr. Pan." The waiter said cheerfully.
The scholars were even more confused. What Mr. Zhang and what the restaurant had to do with them?
"Gentlemen, it's Zhang Yao. That Zhang Yao, the newly built Bianqu Water Gate has resolved the floods that have lasted for more than ten years. Ten counties in Wei County have been freed from floods. The good news has just been reported to the palace -"
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The banquet was still going on, but the scholars sitting there were no longer interested in talking about poetry and Taoism. They were talking in low voices until the door was opened again and several scholars ran in.
"It's clear, it's clear," they said in confusion, "it's that Zhang Yao. His management of the Bian Canal was successful."
That Zhang Yao, the scholars present here sighed, that Zhang Yao was no stranger to them. The original competition between nobles and common people started because of this Zhang Yao - Chen Danzhu smashed the Imperial College in anger for him.
Of course, it was Pan Rong and a few others who became famous in the end. Zhang Yao was not outstanding in Confucianism, so everyone was unfamiliar with him.
However, although his Confucianism was mediocre, he was quite capable in water control. When the scholars of Zhaixinglou wrote Confucian articles, Zhang Yao couldn't write it, so he wrote one article after another on water control, which was also collected in "The Scholars of Zhaixinglou"
In the album, the album was widely circulated and was seen by several officials of Da Sinong. They reported it to the emperor. The emperor asked Zhang Yao to go to Wei County to control the flood, promising that if the flood control was successful, he would also be given an official position.
Now, it's really successful.
The scholars looked at me and I looked at you, and then they all laughed.
"This is a good thing, a good thing." One person lamented, "Although I didn't get it with a written test, I got it with real talent and practical learning, and I also use strategies to get scholars."
A scholar who went out to inquire about the news nodded and said: "Yes, I heard that the emperor was very happy and gave Zhang Yao an official position. He also ordered the following to recruit scholars based on policies. In addition to Confucianism, anything else is acceptable. As long as you have real talent and practical knowledge, you can do anything."
Serve the country and the people.”
There are more opportunities for the children of the common people. After all, many children of the common people cannot afford to study and often learn other skills. If they are superior in other skills, they can also jump over the dragon gate and change the door. That is really great.
A scholar raised his glass in excitement and said, "Everyone, the fate of millions of people will change!"
Everyone present raised their wine glasses and said, "With this strategy, we can win the great merits of Shi Nai forever!" "Your Majesty is wise!" "Great Xia will be prosperous!"
A group of people quickly drank up all the wine and immediately asked for it to be served. When the hall door was opened, the noise of other guests could be heard. Zhang Yao's story had spread. Some people called me "I can cure water", and some people called me "I can cure water".
I know how to make farming tools, some people say I know how to dig mountains and dig roads, and some people say I know how to listen to the wind, detect rain, and observe the stars—the talk was full of laughter.
"——Fortunately, His Majesty was wise and gave Zhang Yao a chance, otherwise he would have had to be Chen Danzhu's pet for the rest of his life——"
Not surprisingly, when mentioning Zhang Yao, another name will be mentioned.
Chen Danzhu who robbed Zhang Yao on the street.
"Fortunately, Zhang Yao became famous and was granted an official position, otherwise he would not have been able to escape Chen Danzhu's grasp."
"Hey, that's not necessarily the case. Zhang Yao has been granted the title of official, and Chen Danzhu has also been granted the title of princess."
"How ruthless Chen Danzhu is. He can even snatch the reward from his own sister. He drives his sister away from the capital. Zhang Yao wants to treat her as a plaything. Who can stop her?"
"If you ask me, Zhang Yao should just follow Chen Danzhu. Being a county man is not better than repairing canals in the wind and sun. If it were me, I would just follow -"
"You? Let's take a look at your appearance first. I heard that there was an ugly scholar who offered himself a pillow to Chen Danzhu, but Chen Danzhu scolded him and sent him away——"
The words outside the hall became more and more unpleasant. Everyone hurriedly closed the hall door, and their eyes fell on Pan Rong - well, he was the ugly scholar back then.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
Pan Rong didn't seem to hear the discussion outside and drank from his glass while everyone else hurriedly changed the subject.
"Your Majesty is good at everything, the only thing is that you are too indulgent towards this Chen Danzhu." Someone said angrily, "Why should you give her the title of princess!"
"I heard that it was General Iron Mask's last wish, and it's hard for His Majesty to refuse it." Someone sighed.
Someone sneered: "Chen Danzhu is really unbearable for using even dead people!"
"Chen Danzhu is greedy for fame and fortune, ruthless and unjust. He can drive away his own sister, so a dead person is nothing." Someone said calmly.
"But there is no need to worry. Although Chen Danzhu has been made the princess, Chen Danzhu has a bad reputation and everyone has avoided it." Someone laughed, "A few days ago, Gu Shilang's family held a banquet and specially sent an invitation to Chen Danzhu.
, guess what?”
Chen Danzhu was granted the title of princess and was a new noble in the capital. He was qualified to attend any banquet and it was natural for him to be invited.
Although she has a bad reputation, it is a title conferred by His Majesty after all, so there will still be people who want to please her.
What was the result? Everyone asked curiously.
The man clapped his hands and laughed: "But I heard that Chen Danzhu was invited, and other families refused the Gu family's banquet. In the end, only Chen Danzhu sat alone at the huge banquet, and the Gu family was completely embarrassed."
That's really embarrassing! Speaking of which, there are quite a lot of disgusting powerful people. Although sometimes they have to meet them, everyone will say nothing at most, and there has never been one person who can make everyone refuse to attend the banquet - this is
Everyone united to stop giving Chen Danzhu face!
After all, Chen Danzhu was your Majesty's newly appointed princess, so he could just scold her unscrupulously in private. Such a naked slap in the face made everyone feel frightened and uneasy.
"Isn't Chen Danzhu angry? Isn't she making trouble?" "She bumped into someone on the street and drove them out of the capital." "Your Majesty, aren't you angry?"
Doesn't this count as not giving your Majesty face?
The man smiled calmly: "Chen Danzhu wanted to make trouble, but she didn't even enter the palace gate. Your Majesty said that Chen Danzhu is now the princess, and she can enter the palace only at regular intervals or with an edict. Otherwise, it will be against the rules and she will be kicked out.
gone."
It is true that apart from court officials, the royal family, relatives and dignitaries with titles could not enter the palace casually. But in the past, Chen Danzhu was nothing and often came in and out of the palace - everything depended on whether His Majesty was willing or not.
Now it seems that His Majesty is no longer willing to protect Chen Danzhu.
"In the past, His Majesty probably felt that he owed her something, so he indulged her a little bit." The man analyzed, "Now that His Majesty has given her a reward, he has done his utmost to be benevolent and righteous."
The next sentence of the most benevolent and righteous sentence is that you should do it for yourself. If Chen Danzhu can't do it for himself, then it's no wonder that your majesty eliminates harm for the people.
This was probably also a test by the noble clan members, and now the results have confirmed it.
Everyone present also breathed a sigh of relief and became happy again.
"That's good!" "This woman is so notorious that she finally stinks."
In the midst of joy, a sigh suddenly sounded: "You were still praising her earlier."
Praising her? Who? Chen Danzhu? How is it possible? Everyone immediately looked for fame and saw that the speaker was actually Pan Rong. Pan Rong was holding the wine glass in his hand and spinning it around.
"What did Brother Pan say?" someone asked in confusion, "None of us praised Chen Danzhu before."
How could they praise Chen Danzhu? They didn't even bother to mention her before.
Is Pan Rong drunk?
Pan Rong did not speak, squinting his small eyes, thinking that if Chen Danzhu was a person who was greedy for fame and wealth, he would not be here today, and Chen Danzhu would not be the one circulating among the banquets on the street today.
Danzhu's notoriety is that he is very confident in his own pen and mouth.
But Miss Danzhu doesn't care.
She doesn't care about notoriety, and she doesn't care about her achievements being unknown. She doesn't care about anything. She is obviously living in the most lively life, but she is like a lonely person.
Pan Rong raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
