The two of them were close, so they switched carts and sat together.
The Taiping truck carrying rice in the front team was inspected, so the security guard still checked the truck. When it was Ye Qing and Fu Chengshan's turn, they were immediately released with only their examination plates.
Passing through two city gates, the walled city between the gates leads to a straight and long street that is as wide as a hundred steps. New taverns, old tea houses, and high and low eaves overlap, with a dense crowd of pedestrians. Shops and shops open their windows and doors to welcome customers, while small stalls sell a variety of groceries, fresh fruits, vegetables, and fruits.
The most rare thing is that there are ancient trees everywhere, either growing on the roadside, in the courtyard, or on the street corner.
The two women looked at each other in surprise and said, "It's getting warmer now
Ye Qing smiles, this is actually a big battle that covers the whole imperial capital. The White Marble city wall stretching for hundreds of miles is the ritual. The imperial city is the core, and the seven springs spiritual vein is the source.
The saying 'adjust winter to spring, adjust summer to autumn' may be exaggerated, but it is not difficult to adjust it up or down by about five degrees, especially to take care of the concentrated areas in the north of the city - the imperial palace, government offices, and streets.
Most Taoist products have strict environmental requirements, with millions of people engaged in large-scale chemical and commercial activities outside the imperial capital. Even in the human realm, the north of the city is already a blessed land.
This capital city is essentially the largest man-made blessed land in the world. How can it be praised as the land that connects to the Nine Heavens? Legend has it that there is a heavenly path at the spiritual eye of the underground melting and water veins formation, but no one has ever seen it, "Ye Qing smiled and introduced," This is not something that happened in one generation. It took three dynasties to repair and cost billions of dollars to be built. I believe those who are qualified to see it must be important officials of the country
In my heart, I thought to myself that in the 21st century, there is no such exaggerated project on Earth. This is the privilege of the Dao and Fa manifesting in the world.
Too much! "Fu Chengshan said coldly without a smile at this moment.
Seeing that Ye Qing was taken aback, he continued, "I say this is really too much. It is said that this project cost 30 billion taels of silver, which is not a small number even though it has been shared for thousands of years. Even the reduction of the national capital in the previous two dynasties was due to this reason - Emperor Deqing of the previous dynasty was about to perish and was still under construction. I really don't know what the reason is. Is it true that for the sake of enjoyment, the national capital and people's livelihood were neglected
Don't be fooled by the prosperity of the imperial capital, but the different states and counties are different. The population is growing, land is being merged, tenancy is too heavy, the government is corrupt, resisting rent taxes, and even sporadically killing officials and rebelling - there is more and more hostility in society. "Speaking of this, Fu Chengshan sighed deeply:" Otherwise, if the White Jade Capital Project has been completed, as a juri, I would have resolutely submitted a letter to the court to dismiss this project and avoid delaying the country
Ye Qing was taken aback and didn't expect Fu Chengshan to be an angry youth at this moment. Seeing him still resentful, he roughly exhaled his anger, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Land consolidation is something that cannot be done. Even if there is no land, there is still asset consolidation
Seeing Fu Chengshan's gaze, Ye Qing paid no attention and remembered his past life. He had some thoughts in his heart and slowly said, "As for this project, enjoyment is a small matter, but it may have deep meaning
Seeing that Fu Chengshan seemed skeptical, Ye Qing cleared his throat and said, "Think about it, this great project has been passed down for thousands of years and has gone through three dynasties. How many important ministers, how many righteous people, how many heroes and heroines can you see, but they cannot? Why are there only voices from the people and no dissenting voices from the court
Besides, during these three dynasties and the thirty-seven emperors, there were both wise and foolish, but why didn't anyone raise any objections? Isn't it all for the sake of enjoyment? "Ye Qing smiled and said, then withdrew her smile and sighed," The depth of the water here is too deep for you to move lightly, so as not to be punished inexplicably. Besides, even if you have to submit a report, you have to figure out the beginning and end. Submitting a report in confusion is not something done by officials
At this point, Ye Qing gave a sly smile and didn't say much. However, her heart turned cold. If she had guessed correctly, then a thousand years ago, the Taoist had already anticipated a great disaster and made various preparations.
As I said, the water is too deep.
Fu Chengshan listened in a daze for a long time and sighed inwardly, "I passed the imperial examination at the age of sixteen, but now I'm only seventeen. How did Ye Qing's mind grow up like this
Seeing Ye Qing's sadness and joy, he asked, "What are you still thinking
Ye Qing waved her hand and said, "It's okay, look, it's about to rain. I wonder if we can make it to the Ministry of Rites
The sky was overcast, enveloping the imperial capital, appearing dark and gloomy. The carriage driver also saw it and quickly drove forward. However, although the roads in the south of the city were wide, there were too many pedestrians, which made them feel crowded. To prevent accidents at all times, the carriage driver carefully drove the carriage through the gaps between the flow of cattle and horses, and everyone stopped talking.
When we arrived at the north of the city, the flow of people became sparse, and finally stopped across a street. The carriage driver smiled and said, "Young master, we can't go any further ahead
Ye Qing let Jiang Zinan sit in the car and walked over with Fu Chengshan. Just as they arrived, they heard the sound of the rain coming, making a loud noise.
However, the eaves here are wide and thick, and it is rare for rain to hit Ye Qing. Ye Qing knows the way, but after a while, the cornice arch of wooden architecture and the magnificent triple door appear in front of him.
The two palaces and seven bureaus of the imperial court are located within the imperial city. At this time, Ye Qing dared not spy on the dragon veins of the imperial city, which could easily lead to a counterattack from the dragon qi. However, as a juri, he had no problem looking at the central government of the country.
At this moment, a rolling golden aura gathered in the sky's eye, and the transformation of the aura was rich in blue and purple. Although it was not at its peak, it still had a strong aura.
The vermilion gate was open, and a row of armored soldiers stood solemnly with their swords in hand. Their gaze was calm and steady, and Ye Qing saw a glin. In her past life, she was not aware of it when her cultivation was shallow, but now it looks like a similar kind of induction.
These palace front horizontal squads all have the peak strength of martial arts, which may not be comparable to top-notch experts in the martial arts world. However, when there are more than ten people fighting in battle, the so-called top-notch experts are only completely abused, which is not even considered as martial arts.
At this moment, an eighth grade civil servant whispered and guided Ju Zi to a side hall. Some Ju Zi were already waiting in front of him, and everyone bowed and followed suit, walking towards the hall step by step. Ye Qing and Fu Chengshan also followed in, not daring to say much.
These civil servants in the Ministry of Personnel are all dressed in crimson robes, clearly of eighth rank. In the capital, eighth rank is only considered a low-level official, but they still carry a sense of superiority from the central government. They have a calm attitude towards Ye Qing and other officials from other places, but the processing speed is not slow.
After a while, I entered the hall. As soon as I entered, I felt warm. There were calligraphy and paintings hanging inside. A seven grade official was sorting out documents in front of the case. There was a golden chicken on the case. It was a magic tool for supervision. It had different effects according to the grade, but the appearance was basically the same.
Several officials of eighth or ninth grade around carefully examined the documents and affixed small signatures one by one.
It's really enjoyable! "Even Ye Qing cursed inwardly. Entering here, not only was there no cold air, but with the gentle warm air, it was also a bit hot, which was equivalent to the central air conditioning of the earth.
A group of people stood in front of the copywriting, some of whom were a bit foolish as they went to the city, staring around aimlessly, but soon, it was Ye Qing's turn.
At this time, Ye Qing handed over the registered residence deeds file. The seven rank civil servants, turning over, raised their heads and said in surprise, "Jie Yuan, 16 years old?"
He is a student, but he is seventeen years old this year, "Ye Qing bowed and handed over a letter of recommendation, a gold medal, and a gold seal issued by the state government.
The golden rooster artifact on the copy was pecked on the seal with a "pop" sound, revealing the appearance of Ye Qing. At the same time, there was a sudden fluctuation, indicating that the gods were examining the breath.
After a moment, there was nothing unusual. The Golden Rooster lifted its head to prove its identity. The seventh grade civil servant felt a little emotional and seemed very easy-going. He looked at Ye Qing and said, "You're a fifteen year old middle-aged child, a seventeen year old middle-aged scholar and juren. You really have the spirit to work together
But with this talent, why not be a 12-year-old child
Thank you for your kind words, sir. There are twelve year old children among us, and that's Brother Fu behind us! "Ye Qing didn't know whether the seven civil servants' words were positive or negative, but it didn't matter, she just responded.
Besides, how could I be a child at the age of twelve?
At first, the juren was a bit impatient, but when he heard that the 16-year-old boy in front of him had passed the imperial examination at the age of one state, he couldn't help but be stunned. It wasn't because of his youthful face or moral principles.
The seventh rank official looked at Fu Chengshan again and said, "Another prodigy, if it's just a collection of human beings
After laughing again, he took out a document from the desk, filled it out one by one, and said, "February 18th is the palace examination, you must remember it
Also, you don't have an inn yet, do you? The imperial capital is mixed with good and bad people. As a newcomer, it's best for you to go to the designated hotels designated by the court. The chefs, yards, and staff are clean, and there are also armored soldiers to protect you. You won't have to worry. If something happens outside and delays the exam, you're just asking for it
This can be considered as guidance. Although Ye Qing knew, she patiently listened to him and replied, "Yes, thank you for your guidance. The students are very grateful
At this point, after completing all the procedures, I received a jade plaque.
This jade plaque has a dragon pattern and carries a kind of fluctuation. Ye Qing knew that with this jade plaque, many places in the imperial capital could be accessed during the exam period.
The patrolling guards and deities will also pay extra attention to safety.
After taking it, he left the official office. After waiting for a few minutes, Fu Chengshan came out, holding the jade card and saying, "This is the third time I've received this jade card. If I don't win this time, I'm really ashamed
Ye Qing smiled and said, "Brother Fu is so talented, there's no reason for him to keep falling on the list - by the way, where does Brother Fu live
I have designated a tribute shop, so it is safe
Let's go together
After leaving the house and walking along the eaves, I couldn't get wet either. When I got outside, I saw the car parked at the intersection, and the driver and his family were also taking shelter from the rain. So Ye Qing held the jade plaque in her hand and shook it. Jiang Zinan and Zhou Ling's eyes lit up immediately: "Is this the palace examination jade plaque
As he spoke, he leaned up to take a closer look and couldn't put it down. Fu Chengshan was a bit surprised, but this was just the way a young man would look. He was too mature just now.
After a while, Zhou Ling asked, "Young master, are you going to find an inn
No need, the imperial court has a special inn for receiving incoming scholars, located in a nearby auspicious location, and the accommodation is free
Is it that good? "Influenced by their own young master's style of conduct, they don't believe that there is a free lunch in the world.
You'll know the reason once you see it... "Ye Qing finished speaking and waved her hand," Brother Fu, please
Please
Both of them got on the car and ran towards the distance.
On a cloudy day, it may be snow outside, but in the imperial capital, it falls rain and is not cold. In the streets and alleys, there are lanterns along the steps.
As guests come in and out, umbrellas of various shapes and sizes occasionally gather and bloom in the rain, listening to greetings, discussions, and the laughter of ordinary citizens.
Ye Qing led two young girls, and Fu Chengshan's trip was considered simple. He also brought four maids and guards, and the group slowly walked down the stairs, enjoying the night market atmosphere.
Remembering the joy of the youth, the lights of the night rise up to the Cloud Tower
When it rains, the business of the artists in the teahouse slows down a lot, but there are more people in the tavern. Even in the imperial capital, drinking and dining are still better than drinking tea during this season
Fu Chengshan's demeanor was calm, with a hint of melancholy in his eyes. He stared blankly, apparently moved by the scene and recalling the past here.
After a long silence, Fu Chengshan suddenly woke up and said, "Yunlou is the top selling gold cave in the city, with wine, color, art, and culture all in one place. Brother Ye is young and charming, you can go and take a look
This wine is truly exquisite, its color is truly beautiful, its art is truly top-notch, and its culture is truly refined, all of which are of the highest level in the imperial capital.
Ye Qing knew he was reminiscing about the past and smiled, saying, "Tianjing Chunlu is not available elsewhere. We still need to buy a few bottles to go back, as long as we have them
Tianjing Chunlu is brewed by Yuquan in the imperial capital Xishan, and is used for banquets held at ministerial and internal levels.
Fu Chengshan smiled and said, "Although the spring dew in Tianjing is good and unique, it may not necessarily be the best in the world. These three wonders of color, art, and culture may not be found elsewhere
Ye Qing smiled and didn't say much, just listening to the clamor of drinking and laughing. The brothel was filled with strings of silk and bamboo orchestra, and clear and gentle singing could be heard from time to time, swaying in the street with the wind.
I felt my arm leaning towards me, plump and familiar, with a faint fragrance and a subtle presence. I didn't need to look at it to know it was Jiang Zinan. It was a bit funny and warm in my heart, and I couldn't help but think of Qianqian secretly instructing Zhou Ling - the wildflowers on the roadside are not clean, don't let Gongzi pick them.
I can hear the black lines filling my mind.
This lunar eclipse is causing a faint tremor in the world. Many people who want to wait for a few years to enter the capital for the exam have already taken action. In the past, there were three thousand candidates, but this time there may be seven thousand. "Ye Qing pondered for a moment and gazed into the distance." My resources are not yet abundant, and this time the youth rankings are twice as intense. How dare I be distracted
Half true, half false, casually spoke, comforting the green silk behind her.
Half hugged in public, Jiang Zinan blushed and dared not look at Zhou Ling. He lowered his head deeply.
Fu Chengshan smiled knowingly and stopped talking about Feng Yue. After hearing these words, he also tightened his lips and spoke for a long time before saying, "Yes, this time the heroes of the world are gathered here. I'm afraid
Both of them were indifferent, but soon arrived at a tribute shop near the lake.
When facing the lake tribute shop, the rain was light, and six big lanterns were hung under the eaves of the front door. Looking up, the building was seven stories high. The rain looked like clouds or fog in the light. White Marble steps and carved jade railings had a faint aura.
Ye Qing was unaware of his past life, but at this time, his knowledge was profound, and he knew that it was connected to the underground spiritual veins, but it was an auspicious place.
There is a pavilion under the stage as a post, guarded by four horizontal guards in front of the hall. The two of them presented dragon patterned jade plaques and went in with their respective household servants.
The several tribute buildings in the city are actually imperial properties, and the shopkeepers cannot use court officials, but not merchants. They are all nominally held by female officials of different ranks, and generally do not come forward. Only the deacons are responsible for daily affairs, which belongs to the lower ranking official positions.
At this moment, a middle-aged butler greeted them with a smile and led the two of them upstairs to see the house. The service attitude was still very good, but after two terms, Fu Chengshan still didn't know the secret. He waved his hand and said, "Don't take out these pigeon cages to show your eyes. We are all here with people, is there still an empty courtyard
Yes, yes, you two are not late, and there are more than ten courtyards... "The middle-aged steward smiled and squinted, not mentioning the free room again:" The entire Gonghu Lake is an imperial property with excellent feng shui. Which side of the lake do you want to rent, sir
Fu Chengshan ignored it and explained to Ye Qing with a smile, "Gonglou was built in the early years of the founding of the dynasty. Considering the exhaustion of the world and the poverty of the people, we have specially set up free rooms, only one room
If it's just one person now, we have many people and we want to stay for a long time. Should we rent a quiet courtyard... and it's convenient for gatherings... Brother Ye, do you already know
Jiang Zinan and Zhou Ling exchanged a glance and remembered Ye Qing saying, "You'll know when you see it
As they looked together, they saw Ye Qing smiling and not explaining, "Just follow Brother Fu's arrangement
Okay. "Fu Chengshan didn't think much and casually ordered," Take us over to take a look at these courtyards
The steward has raised the lantern and said, "Please, both of you, be careful of the slippery road in the rain
After browsing through them, they were mostly good. Based on comprehensive opinions, we finally chose two small courtyards in the neighbors of Huxi, which are decorated elegantly, dust-free, and have study rooms.
Three hundred taels of silver per month, including basic meals. If you want to have a banquet, you must pay extra.
Ye Qing quickly paid 600 taels and rented it for two months.
Just finished the ceremony and the rain has stopped, so let Zhou Ling and Jiang Zinan take a bath - using hot springs to lead to the bathhouses in each courtyard.
At this moment, the heavy rain has stopped, and the misty atmosphere fills the courtyard.
Seeing Ye Qing with his hands behind his back and looking up at the sky, Jiang Zinan stopped and smiled, "Young master, accommodation in this capital city is really expensive. You can rent this kind of small courtyard for only twenty taels in the county
Fukudi, hot springs, underfloor heating, imperial capital, which one doesn't cost money? And it's not fun here, is it not good to be with me? "Ye Qing smiled, but her heart also smiled.
No, I know I didn't mean it that way... "Jiang Zinan's face turned red, her heart was hard to believe, and she spoke confidently:" The most important thing is, even though they say it's free, they actually want a lot of money from us. The court is really black
Ye Qing couldn't help but laugh and said, "There are still free single rooms and simple free meals, but everyone is well taken care of. Some are known for their meat dishes, and the court's treatment is already very good - several thousand taels
As for wealthy people, they don't actually earn much, they just make up for some free vacancies
Zinan, don't think about taking advantage of others specifically
As she spoke, she touched her face and the warmth in her palm gradually burned. The girl became embarrassed and annoyed, "Young master, you're taking advantage of me... there's someone outside
The latter half of the sentence is the key, "Ye Qing couldn't help but laugh out loud, but at this moment, she heard a voice outside:" Brother Ye, why are you happy
The joyful ear of the sparrow in the boudoir. "Ye Qing recognized it was Fu Chengshan and opened the door with a casual smile. Jiang Zinan blushed and retreated into the room.
Entering the door, Fu Chengshan waved his hand and gave up a few raises, each with different ages and colors, which made Ye Qing's eyes light up. He dared not use his heavenly eyes to peek deeply, but only saw the golden and condensed luck at a glance.
Come on, Brother Ye, these are some old friends I met in the previous term, Kong Zhi, Chu Yan, Tang Zhongchen. They heard that Brother Ye is talented and asked me to introduce them... "Fu Chengshan was somewhat helpless, but his tone was pleasant and close.
I dare not be introduced. In a group of three, there must be my teacher. Qing is about to seek advice from all the seniors, "Ye Qing said with a deep bow, rapidly pondering these three names in her heart.
The number of candidates in the palace examination is only one hundred per year, and I suddenly remembered that according to history, these three people were all successful candidates in this year's third ranking. I couldn't help but secretly admire them and think, "This is truly a case of people gathering by category and things dividing by group. Although Fu Chengshan did not pass the imperial examination and doesn't know how to judge by fate, his vision is very good... Seeking knowledge alone is not as good as exchanging ideas together, which has made me polish my literary talents again in the past two months
Kong, Chu, and Tang, the three of them, saw the young man's graceful demeanor, which was truly heart wrenching. They exchanged a glance and humbly bowed together, saying, "Brother Ye's words are of utmost kindness. We should seek mutual benefit
Everyone laughed and walked into the courtyard, then entered the main hall and sat around a tea table in front of a screen, chatting.
Zhou Lingxin changed into a black dress, offered drinks, and then stepped back. As she passed by Ye Qing, the girl bowed as usual, with silent steps and a gentle posture. She could even smell the fragrance of her wet long hair.
Fu Chengshan had already noticed that Zhou Ling's martial arts were good, and combined with Jiang Zinan's intelligence, he smiled and said, "With these two fierce horses, Brother Ye's spirit is really good
Ye Qing smiled without saying a word. In this world, legitimate wives and concubines are respected, while concubines and maidservants are seen as ordinary things.
However, Ye Qing did not have this mentality. Using the analogy of a person being compared to a horse, she would never speak out about her feelings in the boudoir, and would simply belittle her feminine dignity.
But then he turned to ask, "It seems that Brother Qing and Brother Fu came the latest. When did the other brothers arrive
The topic has been exposed here. At first glance, and out of the taboo of literati, they unconsciously discuss poetry and essays. Let's first talk about some interesting things that happened during the journey.
Juren come from all over the world, with a wide range of knowledge and understanding due to their social class. In just a moment, the topic shifted to the exams that everyone is most concerned about, especially the speculation about the chief examiner.
Fu Chengshan has passed the imperial examination twice and has the most say. After a moment of contemplation in the eyes of the crowd, he shook his head and said, "There are only a few who have the qualifications but no rotation order. Su, Li, Zhang, and Jiang are all possible, but this year's astronomical changes may require urgent adjustments
Several people remained silent, but in reality, taking the exam was filled with the excitement of a lunar eclipse.
Upon seeing this, Ye Qing's heart moved. He skipped over the memory of Su Zirong, the Minister of Rites, and turned to the next term three years later. After some consideration, he made a decision and wrote a word on the table with his hands dipped in wine.
Tong? "Kong Zhi widened his eyes. With this person's intelligence, he never expected it to be this one:" Where did you get the news or judgment
Ye Qing was thinking that if Fu Chengshan had any understanding, he would smile and bow respectfully, "Please speak first, Brother Fu
Fu Chengshan glanced at it, nodded in gratitude, and when it came to the main matter, the person restrained his smile, carefully considered his words, and said with composure, "In the affairs of the world, signs must appear in heaven and earth, and disasters must first arise from human affairs. There is no greater danger than both internal and external attacks
Although we don't know the exact number of days, with a lunar eclipse, there will always be a fulfillment. However, according to reason, the court only has three hundred years of life, and it's not far from losing its virtue. Today, it can still be considered as the peak of spring and autumn, and there shouldn't be much problem
Generally speaking, for the imperial court, the internal troubles lie with the chaotic people, the external threats lie with the Northern Wei, and there are also internal and external conflicts between various domains. However, sporadic chaotic people have not yet become a climate, and the Northern Wei may not necessarily be a problem - the various domains are probably not a disaster either
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