Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 375

Although the Qionglin Hall is only a small hall in the outer palace, it is only for the Taiji Palace with an area of ​​thousands of acres.In fact, when Liu Chang and the others entered Qionglin Hall, they were still stunned by its spaciousness.

Hey, hundreds of people squeezed in and there was no crowding at all.Not to mention, there are two side halls with bells and drums on display, and several classes of music from the Jiaofang Division.

Today's Qionglin Banquet originally featured Jinshi Jinshi as the protagonists, so even Liu Chang and others were well-known Confucian scholars in Chang'an, but they were only brought here by the servants to a row behind the Jinshi Division Jinshi.Of course, the seat is slightly forward.

The ministers of the DPRK and China are divided into left and right sides under the main seat, and they do not compete with the scholars for positions at all.

Seeing Liu Chang's arrival, several Jinshi who had listened to their lectures paid their respects from afar.Seeing that these people can think about their old love, they feel a lot better.At least he didn't teach a few white-eyed wolves, otherwise this time he would really lose his wife and lose his army.

Just as Liu Chang and the others were sitting in their seats, the sharp voice of the servant came from outside the hall, conveying the news of Li Shimin's arrival.Since it was Li Shimin who took the lead in the banquet, it was natural for him to come.It's just a little surprising that it came so early.In a blink of an eye, Li Shimin, who was followed by a group of servants and servants, walked into the hall very happily.

Standing up and bowing, although hundreds of people were far less than the scale of the court meeting, it was quite lively in this relatively cramped hall.Li Shimin strode up to the main seat, and only then did the group of people sit down.After seeing everyone sitting down, he said heartily: "Everyone, since the beginning of the scientific examination in the Tang Dynasty, hundreds of people have won the test. Now some of them have become the princes of the state." Speaking of this, Li Shimin was very satisfied He glanced to the left hand side, everyone understood, isn't it Luo Yan.Then he continued: "Although some people have just entered the official career, they can all benefit one side. This result makes me very satisfied."

Speaking of which, the group of people could do nothing but shout: "Your Majesty is wise."

Hearing such praise, Li Shimin was quite proud on this occasion.Nodding his head, he said to the new Jinshi in the hall: "I've thought about it too. It's not easy for you to study hard, and it's even more difficult to get in. If there is no special reward, wouldn't it be that my Tang Dynasty treats talented people well?" Too much neglect. Therefore, I specially opened this Qionglin Banquet, first to see me, a talented Tang Dynasty. On the other hand, there are some things I want to tell you before you take office."

This time it was the turn of these new scholars to panic.It was beyond their expectations that Li Shimin could talk to them so pleasantly.Previously, it was just thinking that Li Shimin would come over to say a few words in a hurry during the banquet, and then leave in a hurry.Why does it look like now, there is a feeling that I want to confide in my heart?
But no matter what they thought, they still got up and bowed to Li Shimin: "I will wait for your Majesty's instruction."

Li Shimin was very satisfied, pressed his right hand down, and then said: "Okay, you can sit down and talk." But his mouth was not idle: "You all know this year, I went on a tour."

With memories on his face, Li Shimin said with great regret: "The people of my Tang Dynasty are suffering. Although the weather is good now, but after a year, they can't even eat a few meals of meat. Some poor families can't even eat their stomachs." Although the local officials try their best to cover up, how can they escape my eyes. The reason why they are not blamed is because the main responsibility for this lies with me. As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I cannot feed my people Stomach, how can I let my subordinates take the blame."

As soon as this remark came out, the courtiers were startled.The king humiliated his ministers to death, let alone Li Shimin's sin at this time.Immediately, a trembling voice of "I am guilty" came from the hall.

Li Shimin has heard enough of such routines.At this time, I didn't pay attention to it either. I just let the courtiers under my left and right sit down, and then continued: "I hope you will remember what I said today after you take office. To benefit and rule the people for me is to share my worries. It's gone." When it came to the excitement, Li Shimin stood up solemnly, picked up his wine glass, and raised it to the bottom: "Zhen, thank you for waiting."

This moved these new scholars.

The emperor personally toasted. Although he didn't specifically refer to one person, it was enough for them to boast for decades.Of the tens of millions of people in the world, those who can receive this treatment, I am afraid that only a small number of people in this hall.

Some people picked up their wine glasses almost in tears, and drank it in one gulp as Li Shimin toasted.Then they got out of the seats, stood in the hall, and then bowed down to outsiders for the first time in their life.Kneeling is already the most important etiquette at this time, even in Shuo Wang's court meeting, the ministers are just bowing to Li Shimin.Only when the great dynasty will offer sacrifices to the heavens will the courtiers bow down to the emperor.

Li Shimin drank the cup and left in a hurry.

When a group of Jinshi sat on their seats again, because Li Shimin was not present, the atmosphere became a little more active.Although Zaifu was in charge, after all, everyone will be the servants of the Tang Dynasty in the future, and there is not much awe.At this time, the Jinshi let go of their courage and toasted to those close to them one after another.

The long-awaited show has finally begun.

Heaven, Earth, Monarch, Parent, Teacher, this is the order that Shilin has arranged since Dong Zhongru in the Han Dynasty.A Jinshi is the first person to toast at this time, and he should be the teacher.Different from later generations who regard the chief examiner as the tutor, Datang's tutor system is based on one teaching character.To be able to teach and gain something from learning, this is the real teacher.As for those who are not invited, they can sit and wait for other people to toast before toasting the courtiers and senior officials.

Usually this kind of thing is very lively.After all, everyone belongs to different teachers, so almost half of the people in the hall are interacting with each other.But this year...

Du Ruhui whispered next to Fang Xuanling: "This is going to be a quiet moment today."

Fang Xuanling was stunned when he heard these inexplicable words.When he came back to his senses, he saw that half of the seats in the Jinshi Division were empty, and more than half of the seats in the Mingjing Division were empty. All the scholars who stood up walked towards him.

Today's seats are not arranged according to official positions, otherwise Fang and Du would not have been stuffed into the third row from the left.The people in front of them are all famous scholars.It was Luo Yan who actually sat in front of them.Seeing this group of Jinshi walking towards him, Fang Xuanling immediately understood.After a wry smile, he replied to Du Ruhui: "Today's limelight is really monopolized by this kid. If you want me to say, His Majesty shouldn't have left."

But I saw more than [-] Xinke Jinshi came to Luo Yan's desk together, bowed and bowed: "I thank Assistant Professor Luo. Please drink this cup to the full."

In fact, what they wanted to say in their hearts was more than that, especially the few people who were originally very underestimated.They didn't feel lucky at all that they were able to win. What they feel lucky now is that they were able to stay by Luo Yan's side all the time.Such a miracle, no, it should be said to be a miracle, it was created by Luo Yan leading them.Even a historian would make a big deal about this grand event.

Luo Yan was very proud.That's right, he's not a saint either, so it's just a talk if he doesn't get surprised by favor or humiliation. If there is no pride in life, wouldn't it be a little less flavorful.

He raised his wine glass and smiled at the 24 scholars in front of him: "Don't you know that I am here in Chang'an, and the first thing I am famous for is drinking." After speaking, he laughed twice, and then continued: "Don't thank me. In fact, you chose me back then. What you get today is what you deserve. I don't have any words to say. After all, His Majesty will say what should be said. As long as you can serve as an official to benefit one party, you are right. My greatest reward."

After finishing speaking, he raised his head and drank the wine, and nodded towards them: "Okay, I have never been addicted to alcohol in my life, so I am full of heart after drinking one glass. Go and get acquainted with the gentlemen by yourself. For example, the two behind me, don't let them go. It's better to let them arrange a real vacancy for you." Who is behind Luo Yan, isn't it Fang Du and two people, just now the two of them talked but they didn't hide it from Luo Yan Yan, it's time for revenge.

When the two of them heard that Luo Yan actually made fun of them, they immediately laughed: "Other people say this, maybe we have to show some sympathy. But you, Luo Yan's disciple, we must discuss with the auxiliary machine, Send it to the most miserable place. I can’t let you say a word to benefit one side.” After finishing speaking, he laughed like a child.

Luo Yan didn't back down: "I'm afraid, then don't be my student of Luo Yan." After Luo Yan said this sentence, the 24 Jinshi all nodded in unison, leaving Fang and Du frustrated for a while.

Naturally, there were also people toasting at Liu Chang's side, but compared to the 24 people at Luo Yan's side, there were only six people in front of them.

In fact, this number is not low.How many old Confucians in the world give lectures, and how many scholars take scientific examinations, can account for one-tenth of the 50 people, which is already a great strength.If it was a previous year, this must be the place where the eyes meet.But today, everyone is most afraid of a comparison, because there is only one standing at the top.It's not them who are standing on top now, but Luo Yan.

It's fine if the relationship is mediocre, but Liu Chang, the partial student, criticized Luo Yan in various ways two months before the scientific examination, all of which were aimed at him to mislead his children.But now, who is wronging the children?

There are already countless hypotheses among the people. If someone like Song Shiyu can stay under Luo Yan, the top three in this year's two rankings are all taught by one person. Wouldn't these old masters eat dirt?
Liu Chang was holding the wine glass, and before the liquid entered his throat, his face was already burning.When the strongest Jiannan Shaochun slid into the mouthpiece, he suddenly felt that this is not wine, it is clearly the bitter water boiled from Coptis chinensis treasured by the Imperial Medical Bureau.

There is no good banquet, Liu Chang's mind once again resurfaced what his second son said when he came to stop him.

　Oh, by the way, the three shifts will resume tomorrow, and the time is still 07:30 noon, [-]:[-] pm and [-]:[-].Please forgive me for disappearing for a few days.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)