Chapter 35: After ten years of sharpening a sword, the frost blade has never been tried, and the vis
Daxia Official Way.
The motorcade is like a long queue.
Kyoto itself is the center of Daxia, and countless vendors come and go every day.
Especially the recruitment of Daxia Academy.
It can be said that the official road, which has always been open to traffic, is also overcrowded at this moment.
Fortunately, Gu Jinnian's team does not need to go through official channels.
We took the express lane.
A channel specially used to escort emergency information.
Ordinary people are not allowed to occupy this kind of passage, otherwise they will be severely punished.
But the Gu family is different, the power lies here, and Gu Jinnian's father also asked for His Majesty's will for him to allow temporary requisition.
This way.
The carriage gallops.
Throwing up rolling yellow sand.
A journey of three hundred miles can be reached in three hours with all your strength.
And in the city gate.
Two figures slowly appeared.
They are the figures of Gu Qianzhou and Gu Leng.
Gu Leng is Gu Jinnian's fourth uncle.
Here they watched Gu Jinnian leave.
"I said, brother, you feel so sorry for Jinnian, why don't you send him out yourself?"
"Why hide behind and watch?"
Gu Leng spoke, somewhat confused by his elder brother.
"Why do you want to send him away? Such a big man needs a whole family to send him off. The more this happens, the more he looks like a coward."
Gu Qianzhou spoke in an educational tone.
"have to."
"You are a mean-spirited person, but so are you and the old man. We have to send Jinnian to Daxia Academy. How can this damn place be so good?"
"I said, Jinnian is not good at studying. If we force him to study, it will definitely not work."
Gu Leng continued, he felt sorry for Gu Jinnian and couldn't help but say it out loud.
"Huh, Jinnian is talented, but he didn't use it in the right place. It was because you blindly led him around when he was young."
Gu Qianzhou said angrily.
"Brother, what you are saying is meaningless. If you really want to discuss it, if it is not reading material, it is not reading material. Do you really believe what Master Xu said?"
Gu Leng also lost his temper and choked.
"Too lazy to tell you."
"Just wait and see."
Gu Qianzhou waved his robe and left directly. Although he wanted to refute a few words, he couldn't find anything to refute after thinking about it, so he simply ignored him and left.
Seeing Gu Qianzhou like this, Gu Leng shook his head and looked at Gu Jinnian with a slightly pitiful look.
But he didn't say anything and followed Gu Qianzhou away.
And at this time.
Among the jade chariots.
"Jin Nian."
"Don't say Uncle Six doesn't love you. I've roughly figured out the situation in Xiaoxi Village for you."
"The tests on the three sides of the East, South, and West are word puzzles, poetry, and martial arts."
"I was thinking, we are definitely not good at poetry about martial arts. The best thing is to do crossword puzzles."
"Uncle, I have arranged a few people here. They will be in front of you when the time comes, and I will arrange a few more people for you later. I asked them to deliberately delay the time. The test questions are in order. There is a person in this group of people who has excellent eyesight."
"It can help you see the questions in advance. When they guess it, they will tell you."
"If you can't guess it, you've bought a certain amount of time. If you really can't pass the test, just give them the token."
Gu Ningya spoke out and took out a token at the same time.
This is the Daxia Book Order.
This is the so-called direct enrollment quota.
In the jade chariot.
Gu Jinnian accepted the token, shook his head and said.
"Uncle Six, you don't need to prepare anything for me, just go south."
He said so.
His tone was calm, but full of confidence.
"south?"
"Jinnian, please don't act recklessly. The test in Nanfang is about poetry. You can only pick one out of a hundred. Your poetry skills are not as good as your sixth uncle and me."
"And let me tell you something in advance. This direct registration quota has no effect. You are only allowed to pass one level."
"The person in charge of the academy is now Mr. Wen Jing, not Yang Kai."
"So it's best to guess the crossword puzzle. If you don't guess correctly, use this token. If you guess correctly, the first level will be a near miss. There may be a second and third level."
"Jinnian, Uncle Six knows what your level is, so don't act recklessly."
Gu Ningya reminded.
"clear."
Gu Jinnian nodded, looking very indifferent.
As soon as he said this, Gu Ningya was stunned.
Is this the reaction?
"Uncle Six, what's going on in the north?"
Gu Jinnian did not dwell on this topic, but asked Gu Ningya what was going on in the north.
"Not sure."
"Those who went in all came out the next day. They didn't say a word after they came out. My uncle arrested two people. No matter how they interrogated them, it was useless. Moreover, the people were caught with their front legs. The Kyoto Yamen came to ask for them. It was a holy will."
."
"There is probably a secret hidden there."
Gu Ningya said this.
This made Gu Jinnian even more curious.
"It seems that this Mr. Wen Jing is really a little different."
Looking at the scenery outside the jade chariot, Gu Jinnian couldn't help but be curious.
But at this moment.
The carriage suddenly stopped.
"what happened?"
Feeling the carriage slowing down, Gu Ningya's eyes instantly turned cold, and he subconsciously put his hand on the scabbard, ready for battle at any time.
It's just that this is officialdom. Logically speaking, even if someone wants to cause trouble for Gu Jinnian, they wouldn't dare to be so blatant, right?
Soon a voice sounded.
"Sixth Master, Crown Prince, this is Lord Yang's carriage."
As the voice sounded, Gu Ningya couldn't help but look curious and frowned.
He opened the curtain, and sure enough, a carriage not far away blocked the road ahead.
At the same time, Yang Hanrou's figure appeared.
"May I ask if the prince is in the car?"
Yang Hanrou's voice sounded, asking.
"how?"
Hearing the sound, Gu Ningya walked out and looked at Yang Hanrou without a good look.
The woman in front of him was the culprit who pushed Gu Jinnian into the water.
"Gu Jinnian and I are classmates. If I need to see him for something, can I get in the car?"
Looking at Gu Ningya, Yang Hanrou was not afraid at all, but spoke loudly.
As soon as he said this, Gu Ningya frowned even more tightly.
But before Gu Ningya could speak, Gu Jinnian's voice sounded.
"Uncle Six, let her in. I have something to ask her about."
Gu Jinnian spoke up.
At that moment, Gu Ningya couldn't help but turn around and look at Gu Jinnian, with curiosity in his eyes.
Gu Jinnian nodded and said nothing.
At that moment, Gu Ningya understood something and did not stop him. He asked someone to help Yang Hanrou inside.
As for Gu Ningya, he was very sensible and did not continue to stay in the jade chariot. Instead, he sat in front with the groom and drove for Gu Jinnian.
He knew that although his nephew was a bit naughty, he would eventually
"Sister Hanrou, I have met brother Jinnian."
When he walked into the car and saw that Gu Jinnian was the only one there, Yang Hanrou spoke directly and then sat down opposite Gu Jinnian generously.
"whats the matter?"
Gu Jinnian spoke, he was a little curious and looked at Yang Hanrou.
"This is a silver note for one thousand taels of gold."
Yang Hanrou was straightforward. She took out a banknote from her sleeve and handed it to Gu Jinnian.
"Did you get it so quickly?"
Looking at the banknote, Gu Jinnian couldn't help but feel slightly surprised.
Good guy, it turns out that licking dogs means you are rich.
One thousand taels of gold, given as promised? It’s only been half a month.
"Brother Jinnian is in a hurry, so my sister can only think of some solutions."
"By the way, brother Jinnian is going to Xiaoxi Village?"
Yang Hanrou spoke out.
"kindness."
"If you're on the way, let's go together."
With just these words, Gu Jinnian immediately understood Yang Hanrou's purpose.
Obviously, this guy just wants to take the free express. She is Yang Kai's granddaughter. Although she is a descendant of a minister in the court, she has no right to occupy this kind of express official route.
Now that I saw Gu Jinnian there, I naturally got into the car.
"OK."
"It's just that when you get to the place, if you are seen by others, aren't you afraid of causing some rumors?"
Gu Jinnian asked curiously.
"The Hanging Deng Division has arrested a lot of people during this time."
"There has been a lot less gossip in Kyoto."
"The manifest destiny of the world is what everyone in the world cares about. Now that Daxia Academy is recruiting students, no one in the entire Kyoto cares about the previous matters anymore."
"Besides, everything was just a misunderstanding. Now my sister has taken the initiative to reconcile, and brother Jinnian has generously given in. Isn't it great?"
Yang Hanrou smiled.
And in the jade chariot.
Gu Jinnian didn't say anything.
Gu Jinnian only had one attitude towards Yang Hanrou.
Find clues from her body, follow the clues, and grasp the real behind-the-scenes.
In this case, the benefits are maximized.
She is just a small character, and there is no point in clearing up the stigma or severely punishing Yang Hanrou.
On the contrary, it is possible to alert the snake in the grass, and only by grasping the behind-the-scenes can one's own safety be ensured.
The carriage gallops.
After a while, Yang Hanrou's voice sounded again.
"Brother Jinnian is going east?"
she asked aloud.
"no."
Gu Jinnian answered calmly, while he was thinking about something in his heart.
"Aren't you going to the east?"
"Is it possible that we are going to the north?"
"Brother Jinnian, don't blame my sister for not warning you. There is something mysterious in the north. People who come in stay for a day inexplicably, and then come out again without telling you what happened."
"There must be something fishy anyway."
Yang Hanrou reminded Gu Jinnian not to go to the north entrance.
"Not going north."
"Go south."
Gu Jinnian didn't really want to talk, but Yang Hanrou was a bit talkative and kept talking to him.
"south?"
"real or fake?"
"The questions in the south are randomly chosen, not fixed, and they are chosen one from a hundred. It has something to do with it..."
Yang Hanrou subconsciously said something. She mistakenly thought that Gu Jinnian had done something wrong, but she stopped again after she said it.
Because Gu Jinnian must know these things.
Listen to what Yang Hanrou said.
Gu Jinnian looked over and said calmly.
"Does Sister Hanrou really think that I have no literary talent at all?"
The voice was calm and inquiring.
"Well......."
"Do you want to hear the truth?"
In the car, Yang Hanrou's beautiful face looked a little serious.
Gu Jinnian ignored her.
Preconceptions in people's hearts are like a big mountain.
have nothing to say.
The carriage was speeding, and Gu Jinnian looked at the scenery outside the carriage.
But soon I noticed that grain trucks came into view.
"Grain truck?"
"Is there a famine in Beijing?"
Gu Jinnian was slightly curious and couldn't help but ask.
"Definitely not in Kyoto."
"This is to transport grain and grass from Jiangning County. Doesn't brother Jinnian know about Liangjiang Dashui?"
"Now everyone in the court is busy with this matter. I heard that it involves a lot of people and it will be very troublesome if it is not handled well."
Yang Hanrou is worthy of being the granddaughter of the Minister of Rites, and has gained a lot of information.
Of course, it's not that the Gu family is incompetent, it's just that there's no need to share this kind of information with a playboy.
"Jiangning flood?"
Gu Jinnian frowned. Jiangning County was not a border, but it was close. It was thousands of miles apart.
The transportation of grain and grass is no small matter.
The Great Xia Dynasty did have aircraft that transported food, but there were not many of them, and they were all prepared for war, and each activation required a large amount of spiritual stones.
But even so, Jiangning County has a population of more than 10 million, and there are two counties around it. If something big happens, a chain reaction will easily occur, and it will be a real disaster.
"Actually, there's nothing to worry about."
"Everyone in the imperial court is paying attention to such a big matter, so nothing can go wrong."
"My grandpa also said that something big happened. There is Tianfu in Jiangning County and there is a lot of food."
"I heard that all those merchants are buying goods."
"At worst, if we sell more food, at least we won't starve to death."
Yang Hanrou said it more lightly.
But Gu Jinnian knew deeply what floods in the agricultural era meant.
But what Yang Hanrou said was right.
The sky is falling and there are tall people on the top.
It is useless to know this matter. There are many capable people in the court, so it should not be impossible to solve it.
"I'll take a nap for a while."
Thinking of this, Gu Jinnian shouted, then closed his eyes and squinted for a while.
"oh."
Yang Hanrou nodded, but she was still a little unhappy inside.
Generally speaking, other men are coaxing me to be beautiful.
Gu Jinnian gave her a sense of indifference.
It made her feel uncomfortable.
After looking at Gu Jinnian, although he was a little angry, he had to say that Gu Jinnian was indeed handsome.
Unfortunately.
This kind of person can only be regarded as a playboy.
in this way.
In the blink of an eye, nearly three hours passed.
As the carriage stopped.
Gu Jinnian also woke up slowly and took a nap to replenish his energy and spirit.
"Jin Nian."
"arrive."
Uncle Six's voice sounded.
He walked into the jade chariot, glanced at Yang Hanrou, and then set his eyes on Gu Jinnian.
"good."
Stand up.
Gu Jinnian looked through the car window.
There were a lot of people in the south of Xiaoxi Village, but they were not as scary as imagined, which was unexpected.
"Isn't it said that there are so many people? Why are there so few people?"
Gu Jinnian muttered, this was beyond his expectation.
"There were a lot of people before."
"However, the assessment in the south is the most difficult. You have to pick one out of a hundred. Even if you are talented, if you meet someone who is more talented than you, you can only feel resentful."
"Everyone has only one chance in this assessment. If you fail, you will fail."
"Brother Jinnian, you should have a Daxia Shuling, right?"
"Originally, according to Mr. Wenjing's wishes, this order should not be issued. It was only after my grandfather argued hard that he agreed to be exempted from the first level of assessment."
"You have to be careful."
Yang Hanrou looked a little concerned.
But the subtext of this sentence is simply that his grandfather was concerned about this matter. Although the number of direct admission quotas was gone, it was not his grandfather's problem, it was the imperial court that changed the rules.
"kindness."
Nodding, Gu Jinnian walked directly out of the jade chariot.
And at this moment.
South entrance of Xiaoxi Village.
Hundreds of desks are placed on the ground for students to participate in assessments.
The examiner sets the questions.
Within one stick of incense, no matter whether it is finished or not, just roll it up.
Only those who meet two conditions can be admitted, the first is unanimous approval by the five examiners, and the second is the best poem.
Just choose one.
It is precisely because of such harsh conditions that the south entrance has the fewest students.
But even at the least, there is still a sense of excitement.
But most of them seemed to be here to watch the fun.
There are really not many people participating.
At this time, I saw Gu Jinnian's jade chariot.
Someone came up immediately. They were Uncle Six's men. They had been watching here. Now they came over immediately to report something to Gu Ningya.
A short while passed.
Gu Ningya's voice sounded.
"Jinnian, the test at the south entrance is the most difficult, but if you pass it, you seem to be able to get something."
"No other entrance is available."
"I guess there's something fishy about the south gate."
"Uncle has an idea. I will forcefully gather a hundred people for you to enter. If you really want to enter the South Gate, show your best and you might get in. If not, there will definitely be benefits to using the Great Xia Book of Orders."
Gu Ningya spoke up and also came up with a bad idea for Gu Jinnian.
"Don't."
"This method is useless. The examiner is not stupid. If he finds out that he has recruited people with malicious intent, he will reject them all. Even if there is a decree from Daxia, they will not allow it."
"Mr. Wenjing mentioned before that in some bad circumstances, the order will be invalidated."
"According to my wishes, just go over and try. If it doesn't work, just take out the order."
"If it works out, I can still have a steady hand."
Yang Hanrou on the side immediately spoke up to stop Gu Ningya's idea, and at the same time expressed her own thoughts.
"You girl, there's nothing wrong with what you said."
"But why are you suddenly so nice to my Jinnian?"
Gu Ningya nodded, thinking it was a solution, but he didn't like Yang Hanrou and was a little suspicious.
only.
At this moment.
The shrill sound of the gong sounded.
Soon, a young man shouted in a loud voice.
"The fifty-sixth poetry competition is over, and the winner is Zhang Yun."
"Please be patient and patient, fifty-seven sessions will be held behind half a stick of incense."
"Those who need to register for reference can sit directly and take the test first."
The voice sounded.
Everyone couldn't help but look towards the empty examination room.
Indeed, Zhang Yun's figure towered in the center of the examination room.
His face was full of confidence, his eyes were full of pride, and his smile could not be concealed at all.
As for the others, they all looked downcast, and some even couldn't help but twitch.
cream of the crop.
It makes them feel desperate. There is no shortage of talented people among them. Maybe according to the previous selection, they may not be selected.
But he won’t fail in this kind of assessment.
They were very unwilling and unconvinced.
But the done deal is a done deal, and there's no point in refusing to accept it.
"This is unfair."
Finally, someone roared and questioned, thinking it was unfair.
Such a voice quickly resonated.
But before they could start making trouble, dozens of officials came forward and took out all the troublemakers without any mercy.
The methods are very overbearing.
Also very fierce.
In the examination room, Zhang Yun became more and more proud and confident.
He was filled with disgust for the people around him who shouted about injustice.
Is it unfair to fail the exam?
Seriously, it's extremely ridiculous.
But it was a pity that Yang Hanrou did not see this scene, and he felt a little uncomfortable thinking about it. He had invited Yang Hanrou before, but Yang Hanrou refused, saying that there was an arrangement within the clan, so she came alone.
It's a pity that I can't let Sister Hanrou see my graceful appearance.
But inexplicably, Gu Jinnian appeared in Zhang Yun's mind.
"Daxia Academy has no direct admission quota. I want to see how this Gu Jinnian fishes in troubled waters."
"Sister Hanrou, I will definitely help you take revenge."
Zhang Yun thought to himself.
But at this moment.
A voice suddenly sounded and reached his ears.
"Brother Zhang Yun."
"coincidence."
The voice was smiling and extremely familiar.
Look along.
Zhang Yun's expression changed instantly.
It was the figure of Gu Jinnian.
For a moment, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes.
But don't wait until he gets sick of it.
A familiar figure instantly stunned him.
It's Yang Hanrou.
On the jade chariot, Gu Jinnian was wearing brocade clothes, with a gentle face and a smile on his face, greeting him.
And beside him stood the person he missed day and night.
"This is impossible."
"Why is Sister Hanrou in his carriage?"
"this."
Almost instantly, Zhang Yun couldn't help but recall Yang Hanrou's words rejecting him.
It is said to be an arrangement within the clan.
Is this an intra-clan arrangement?
This...this...this.
Zhang Yun was stunned.
After coming back to his senses, his anger suddenly surged into the sky. He looked at Gu Jinnian and immediately thought that it was Gu Jinnian who was threatening Yang Hanrou again.
"Zhang Yun."
"You have passed the examination. Come in quickly. Don't waste time."
It was at this time.
The examiner frowned slightly, looked at Zhang Yun who was lingering and shouted.
The latter woke up with a start.
Then he saluted the examiner. Although he was unwilling to do so, he still received a token and walked towards Xiaoxi Village.
He didn't say anything.
But waves of resentment poured into Gu Jinnian's body from his body.
Everything is left unsaid.
"The fifty-seventh poetry assessment begins."
"Everyone, please take your seats for the examination."
The clerk's voice sounded again.
At this moment, dozens of people walked out of the front row and came to the examination seats, feeling a little uneasy.
"Everyone, please take your seats."
The clerk's voice still sounded.
However, everyone has become accustomed to it. The south gate entrance examination is the most difficult, and it is often difficult to gather a hundred people.
There were many people there before, but after the beating, many people did not dare to take risks.
With so many people gathered, most of them came to watch the excitement.
Waited for a while.
Another twenty or thirty people were seated, but not even half of them were full.
"There's still half an hour left."
"In half a quarter of an hour, the test will begin."
The clerk seemed indifferent even if he spoke up.
And at this time.
Among the jade chariots.
Gu Jinnian has already left.
"Jinnian, where are you going?"
Gu Ningya spoke up.
he asked curiously.
"Admission."
Gu Jinnian left his back coolly and walked towards the crowd.
With the arrival of Gu Jinnian, some people have taken the initiative to give way.
It's not that they know Gu Jinnian, but they do it for Yu Chan's sake.
As the crowd separates.
At the last moment.
Gu Jinnian walked into the examination room, found a place at random, sat cross-legged, and the whole process went smoothly.
"Who is this young master? He looks a bit impressive?"
"Yes, you are walking so confidently, whose son is he?"
Suddenly, countless eyes fell on Gu Jinnian, their eyes full of curiosity.
"It's Gu Jinnian."
"The eldest grandson of the Duke of Zhenguo."
Soon, someone recognized Gu Jinnian's identity and spoke in a lowered voice.
"Gu Jinnian?"
"It's actually him."
"The dandy of the Gu family?"
"Why is he here? And he dares to come to the south gate? What's going on?"
When they found out it was Gu Jinnian, they started talking even more.
"I guess I came because I knew there would be some benefits to passing the South Gate exam, right? I heard that the Gu family has a quota for direct admission, and Gu Jinnian is sure to pass this first test."
"I see, that's it. No wonder such a dandy dares to come to the South Gate?"
"Hmph, it's really an insult to scholars for such a dandy to come here."
Some inappropriate noises were heard.
This is the disadvantage of bad reviews. No matter what you do, you will always get bad reviews.
But at this moment, a voice slowly sounded.
"Here comes someone."
"Take all the people who talked nonsense just now and put them in the Hanging Deng Prison. They will slander the grandson of the current prince and they will be severely punished."
Suddenly.
Gu Ningya's voice sounded.
He came with his sword hanging, and his whole body exuded an icy aura, shocking the entire audience.
As Gu Ningya arrived, dozens of people were arrested on the spot, their faces pale, and their eyes full of regret and fear.
"quiet."
It was at this time.
The examiner's voice sounded.
He was a Confucian scholar with white hair, and he glanced at Gu Ningya with some displeasure.
He seemed to be disgusted with Gu Ningya for being so arrogant.
But he had no right to stop him. He could only shout to ask Gu Ningya to restrain himself.
As the old man's voice rang out, more than forty people in the examination room all looked happy.
Because of Gu Ningya's interruption, many people were distracted and did not enter the examination room at the critical moment. Therefore, there were only forty people in this examination. For them, the competition was much less.
At this time, the old man took out a brocade bag. After opening it, a white letter appeared with the word "Sword" written on it.
"The fifty-seventh entrance exam begins."
"The question for this exam is sword."
At that moment, more than forty candidates were stunned one by one.
They can understand the topics about weather and flowers.
The theme is sword.
For a moment, they were at a loss.
And in the examination room.
Gu Jinnian also fell silent for a moment.
His mind quickly searched for poems about swords.
A little while later.
A poem suddenly appeared in my mind.
However, Gu Jinnian did not write immediately.
Instead, close your eyes.
Immerse yourself in your mind.
Wait until you are in a state of trance before you can put pen to paper.
Time passed little by little.
Everyone is watching.
Regarding Gu Jinnian's situation, in the eyes of many people, this is very reasonable and not unexpected.
Everyone believed that Gu Jinnian probably wanted to use his quota to pass the first level.
Even Gu Ningya thinks so.
And just in an instant.
A breeze blew by.
Blow up the rice paper on the desk.
at this time.
Gu Jinnian slowly opened his eyes.
He picked up his pen.
Without any hesitation, write freely.
"It takes ten years to sharpen a sword, but the frost blade has never been tested."
"I will show you today, who will have any injustice?"
Five character poem.
Gu Jinnian completed it in one go without any hindrance.
He expressed his ambition.
He is also expressing his emotions.
Whether it's the original person or yourself.
Study for ten years.
Today, his sword will finally show its edge.
And just after Gu Jinnian put pen to paper.
In an instant.
The ancient tree inside the body trembled inexplicably.
Later.
A scene appeared that surprised even Gu Jinnian.
On rice paper.
Every word radiates golden light.
In an instant, the light filled the air and was extremely dazzling, reflecting in everyone's eyes.
Then, the rice paper was like the sun, pouring out golden light, like a torrent, flooding the surrounding area.
Almost instantly.
The expressions of the six examiners suddenly changed.
The people watching around were also completely shocked.
But the one with the most astonished look was undoubtedly Gu Ningya.
He watched all this with fascination.
Everyone couldn't believe it.
"Vision."
"It's a vision."
"This poem contains an unexpected vision."
soon.
An overwhelming sound rang out.
The golden light became more intense and reached a height of ten feet.
Inside Xiaoxi Village.
Everyone saw it.
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Two in one, seven thousand words, so it’s a little late.
Then shamelessly ask for a reward.
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