Better to live forever [Rebirth]

On the third day of Zhu Dingbei's "loss of appetite", he received a letter from the Guangzhou Navy.

It was Qian Hui's letter, and it still contained Dong Minghe's secrets.Both of them talked about the current situation of the southeast water bandits, and both expressed their regret that they could not participate in the special training of the migratory army to Xianbei.

His Majesty the Emperor has sent three commendations to Xianbei in the past two months, and it is clear at a glance that he has high hopes and support for the new army.

For soldiers who really want to serve their country, whether it is the Neizhou Army or a navy such as Dong Minghe, it is difficult for them to display their ambitions due to their limited military exploits.The Xianbei migration army is the best opportunity for these people, and they are fortunate to be the first batch of migration troops. As long as they emerge within the five-year period, no matter where they are assigned in the future, they will definitely be used by His Majesty the Emperor.

It's a pity that no matter how hot-eyed the two of them are, Dong Minghe still has the emperor's entrustment on him. Judging from Qian Hui's secret words, he has done a good job and made the emperor very satisfied. Presumably the emperor has other arrangements for his future. Allow him to serve Xianbei.As for Qian Hui, the Zhu family's heavy burden is on his body, and he is dedicated to assisting Zhu Dingbei's dark lines in the navy, so naturally he can only look at the ocean and sigh.

Zhu Dingbei secretly laughed at the two of them. He had given them a lot of trouble these years, and he gave some pointers in the reply. Their current gains are qualified to be the training generals of the new army of Xianbei Prefecture, and there is no need to waste five years It's time to spend a chance in the emigration.

The joke was over here, but after receiving a letter from Xianbei Mansion two days later, it made him feel emotional again.

Old Hou Ye said: "I didn't expect Tian boy to be so sincere, it's a pity to let him fall into these crooked melons and cracked dates."

The Tian boy he was talking about was none other than Tian Yi, the number one martial artist who came from the Tian family in Jiaozhou who had a relationship with the Zhu family.They have maintained correspondence intermittently over the years, and the old Hou Ye received a letter of condolence from him not long after he returned to Beijing, which was very caring.

Unexpectedly, he quietly gave up the good situation in the Liangzhou army to join the new Xianbei army. If Zhu Zhenliang hadn't seen his excellent ability and intentionally cultivated him and mentioned it in his family letter, the old Hou Ye would not have known Tian Yi had such an appearance. What an unexpected move.

"Your fifth uncle will definitely not miss someone who can be admired by your father. Why would you let him be a good seed to be reformed by the new army? Good grandson, tell me, did he encounter any difficulties? "

Old Hou Ye was a little worried when he thought about it.

Zhu Dingbei also couldn't figure out why Tian Yi gave up his accomplishments in Liangzhou over the past few years. Liangzhou was different from Neizhou, as long as a general had the ability and no way to accumulate military achievements, he would get the treatment he deserved.

Yi Tianyi's performance in the Liangzhou Army in the past few years-especially his military achievements when the Qiang Hun allied forces attacked Liangzhou, can be said to have a bright future, and there is really no need to take a detour.He had the same thought as the old Hou Ye, Tian Yi must have something unspeakable about this matter.He is also very optimistic about Tian Yi's potential. More importantly, this person has excellent character, does not suffer from hardships, is extremely self-improving, but is not too upright to reject Zhu's kindness.

However, he also believes that Tian Yi is not an impulsive person. Since he has taken this move, he must have foreseen the future situation in his heart, and they can't think that he has a good plan to destroy his own plan.

Zhu Dingbei thought for a while, and said: "The matter has come to this point, since Dad appreciates him and wants to promote him, we don't want to interfere."

Old Hou Ye was still worried, "To be on the safe side, I'd better write to ask your fifth uncle, don't let this child suffer wronged for nothing."

Although the matter of Tian's family happened in the old grandparents' past, he still felt a little bit sorry, and kept paying attention to Tian Yi and wanted to help him, but Tian Yi was very promising and he didn't have the chance to do anything.But he can't help, and he must not be wronged by Zhu Jiajun.

The old Hou Ye said that the wind is the rain, so he quickly wrote the letter and handed it to Zhu San, and then he was relieved, and said to Zhu Dingbei: "Your ninth uncle... After that, your father's rear is not as stable as before. , if this child Tian Yi is worth cultivating, let your father pay more attention to him."

Zhu Dingbei knew that he cherished talents, so naturally he didn't say anything else.

A few months after the war, Dajing also regained his vitality and flourished.Even Ningzhou, which caused the court the most headache, has improved. For Zhang Zhoumu of Ningzhou, who is about to become the sixth son-in-law, the government and the public are full of praise.

Before the National Examination in August, there was nothing new in Luojing, except for the sixth princess's marriage to Ningzhou.

On that day, the red makeup was ten miles away, and the wedding procession in the palace traveled ten miles out of Luojing before turning back. Moreover, Her Royal Highness’s chariots and horses for the dowry were more than twenty chariots, and the emperor personally sent the Imperial Forest Army to escort her. The scene was very spectacular and enough to be believed. Let this marriage be as perfect as it was at the beginning, and become a good talk for a while.

After the sixth princess left the capital, Zhu Dingbei breathed a sigh of relief, but he was indifferent to this scheming woman, and she would not feel at ease even if she did not marry him.

That's fine now.

I don't know if it was fate, the two lives went around, and the sixth princess still couldn't escape the luck of marrying far away in Ningzhou. This more or less made Zhu Dingbei feel a little uncomfortable. A little shaken.Looking at his expression, Ning Heng thought that he was reluctant to part with the marriage that passed him by, and he was depressed for a while. Fortunately, Zhu Dingbei quickly adjusted his mentality and showed his face again. This was the rescue of a young man who was worried about gains and losses. .

The Golden Crow is fleeting, and August arrived smoothly, and the national examination finally kicked off.

Within three days, the three subjects of policy theory, classics and history, and state affairs will be examined. After that, there will be a palace examination to select scholars and determine the title of the product.

Zhu Dingbei and Ning Heng sent Jia Jiaming to the examination room, and then returned home. They were not worried about Jia Jiaming's state of mind, as long as there were no accidents, he would have a place in the top of the national examination this time.

The talented men who participated in the national examination came out of the examination room after three days. Some of them were carried out. Zhu Dingbei and Ning Heng watched these people with pain or joy from the sidelines. In my heart, until Jia Jiaming appeared.

Jia Jiaming was also tired, and his lips were a little chapped, but he smiled knowingly at the two best friends who came up to him, with confidence in his chest.

Zhu Dingbei felt relieved, walked out of the crowd with his arms around his shoulders, and explained: "The carriage that picks up people is blocking the road, so let's go back by taking a small path. My grandmother prepared food and wine for you in the Chen Mansion. If you If you’re so hungry, we can use some outside.”

Jia Jiaming hurriedly said: "It's okay, I just want to go back and take a hot bath, eat another hot meal, and then fall asleep."

Zhu Dingbei couldn't help laughing when he saw the lingering fear in his heart, "Poor Shishilang, you've suffered. Fortunately, this Laoshizi country test is like this once in a lifetime, otherwise who can bear it."

The three of them hadn't walked far when they heard confusion in the crowd. After they were evacuated, they realized that it was a white-haired old man who couldn't bear the defeat in the examination room and fainted on the ground, almost dying, which caused a commotion.There were constant voices of regret from the crowd, and some people who knew the inside story pointed out the old man's life. He had passed the Chunwei examination for a full 40 years before he was awarded the title of scholar and came to Beijing to take the national examination.

Many people appreciated his persistence and determination, but Zhu Dingbei was quite critical after hearing this.

But in front of Jia Jiaming, he didn't say a lot. Instead, Jia Jiaming sighed: "I heard that the old man's family is not considered rich. If Sun Shan loses his name this time, the family's many years of hard work will be in vain."

After hearing the words, Zhu Dingbei expressed his position: "There are thousands of ways out in this world, and it's not only those who study and become an official can be considered outstanding. You see, at his age, his family is still burdened. It's really...why can't you think about it, just look at him In terms of age, even if you get the number one scholar, you can't be an official, leaving a false name for the younger generation, and it may not be able to let them enjoy much benefit."

There are so many capable people in Dajing, especially in Luojing, no one will think highly of you just because you have an old number one scholar in your family.

Jia Jiaming also said: "Master's handbook mentioned that the imperial examination should be limited to three subjects, so as not to waste each other's time. However, scholars have lived in poverty for more than ten years, and their single-minded obsession should not be underestimated. I'm afraid it will hinder my life."

This is euphemistic, but it hits the nail on the head.

According to Zhu Dingbei's thinking of warriors, scholars are dead-headed, and their eyes are fixed on the ladder of imperial examinations to become an official. If they are not allowed to hit their heads and bleed, it is impossible to make them give up.If the imperial court sets reference restrictions in Chunwei, I am afraid that many students who fail the exam will commit suicide because of this.

Really cowardly and pathetic.

While talking, several people turned into the alley, boarded the carriage and returned to Chen's residence.

Sure enough, Jia Jiaming slept in the dark. During this period, the old Hou Ye wanted to call him over for a drink, but the old lady stopped him, and let him sleep for a full day and two nights.

When Zhu Dingbei came to express condolences with the old lady's soup, he was still a little groggy, and he felt better after drinking the soup.

"There are still nine days until the list is published, why don't you follow my grandfather out of the city?"

"Well, but up the mountain?"

In order to cater to the outside rumors about him being "delicate and weak", Zhu Dingbei usually seldom goes out, and even less follows the old Hou Ye to connect with old friends, which makes the old Hou Ye feel lonely.

"Yeah." He nodded and said, "Grandpa Qin is also there, you can just go climbing, hunt and barbecue as they please."

Jia Jiaming did not refuse after hearing this, changed into a suit of regular clothes that were convenient for activities, and followed him back to the Zhenbeihou Mansion, and went out with the old Lord Hou.

After the National Examination Gold List came out, Jia Jiaming really came out on top, the announcers in front of the Chen's house blew gongs and drums, the old lady brazenly accepted the ceremony of the elders, and gave the officials generous red seals, naturally there was something strange in the house.

On the second day after the Mid-Autumn Festival on August [-]th, the palace examination came as scheduled.