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Chapter 76: The Contest in the Court

"I am happy to hear that you are shining brightly on the top of Fengshan Mountain. I am so happy that I can't join the Yixiang Pavilion and listen to your wonderful sounds. I have loved music since I was a child and I am so happy to collect famous tools from all over the world. A few years ago, I gave you a gift to Anyi. I hope you will see things and think of others. I left without saying goodbye that day, but there is something to do in the master's sect, so don't worry. The exam is approaching, I wish you good news early. I will practice seclusion in the near future, and I will come to meet you after leaving the seclusion. After the farewell is nearly a month, I miss you and feel sad. I am so sad."

Jiang Anyi looked at it several times, put the paper on his face, smelling the faint fragrance, longing surged like a tide breaking through the dam, Xinfei's every frown and smile filled her mind, people were drunk, and their hearts were also drunk...

Open the long brocade box, the yellow velvet cloth substrate, inside it is a green flute, which is actually made of a whole piece of beautiful jade. The flute’s body looks like tears, and it is like cloud brocade. Pick up the flute and start with heavy hands. Look carefully at the texture is natural, fine and straight, the flute wall is thick, and tap it with your fingers, and the sound is thick.

Jiang Anyi didn't know that Xiangfei flute was made by the Ming Emperor of Wei Dynasty. This Emperor of Wei loved music and was particularly good at making flutes. He was called "Yinhuang Emperor". He once took good jade and made three-tube flutes, all of which were treasures in the flute. After the death of Emperor Ming Emperor of Wei, the flute of Xiangfei was collected in the treasure building. When Wei was dead, the palace was destroyed by war, and all the musical instruments were destroyed by fire. Everyone thought that Xiangfei flute was also destroyed by fire, but they did not expect to be seen again four hundred years later.

The sound of the flute rose leisurely, flowing through my heart like a clear spring, wandering under the moonlight, with deep thoughts, arousing a faint sadness. The sound of the flute was in Fan Shiben's ears, the earnest gaze of the father before leaving, the tears of his son's reluctance; the sound of the flute was in Zhang Zhicheng's ears, the endless longing for his hometown, the longing for a better life; the sound of the flute was in Zhang Yuzhu's ears, the sorrow of parting, the feelings, and the expectation; the sound of the flute was in the ears of the stones, the sound of the wind above the reeds of the river beside the village, and it was his parents calling himself...

A hundred kinds of people think of each other, the lovesickness of lovers, the desolation of wanderers, and the longing of hometown all turn into the low and heavy sound of the flute. Countless people listen with their ears, experience sadness and joy, and indulge in the beauty of the flute sound.

The next morning, many visitors came to the hotel. Jiang Anyi's outstanding performance on the top of Fengshan and Zhang Zhicheng's "Preface to the Collection of Fengshan" were well known. Fan Shiben could also step onto the top of the mountain, and the three of them lived together. People who are good at making good things call the "Three Friends of the same blessing". Those who are blessed are also the name of the hotel.

It was not until the end of the afternoon that Jiang Anyi took out to go to Yu's mansion. Yu Qing greeted him with a smile. After yesterday's gathering in Fengshan, the two became much closer.

When you were in Jiezhai, Yu Zhijie looked a little solemn. He asked a few questions about the Yagao yesterday and said, "You can attend more such a gathering, which will be beneficial to your reputation. You can win the favor of Duke Shen, and the current academic test will be very helpful. If it is convenient, take Qinghuan more with you. Although you are a junior brother, you have to take care of Qinghuan in your future."

Jiang Anyi nodded, and saw Yu Zhijie absent-minded, and asked, "Is there something wrong with my teacher?"

"Oh, Long live to clear the land in the world again. Liu Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue refused to let me go back to the Ministry of Revenue to assist. I was hesitant to go forward." Yu Zhijie frowned.

The Ministry of Personnel is the head of the six ministries, and the Minister of Personnel is the only fourth-rank official rank among the six ministries. If you return to the Ministry of Revenue, wouldn’t it be a one-level downward rank? But if you refuse, the emperor will definitely have an opinion on himself and be able to do a good job in investigating the land. It is estimated that the emperor will be willing to be the position of Shangshu Liu. Just to investigate the land, he will inevitably offend the powerful and powerful people in the world. Yu Zhijie is inevitably worried about gains and losses.

Jiang Anyi was not sure about the gains and losses, and said silly: "How can the world be as satisfactory as possible, just want to be ashamed of your heart."

Yu Zhipiaoren applauded and said, "An Yi, you said this very well. I have made up my mind. If I live long, I will ask again next time. I will decide to go back to the Ministry of Revenue to help Shangshu Liu."

After solving the troubles, Yu Zhijie smiled and said, "Today is the 24th day. I guess long after the end of the month, I will confirm the chief and deputy examiner of the examination. The examination has always been arranged by the Ministry of Rites. Have you gone to the Gongyuan?"

Seeing Jiang Anyi nodding, Yu Zhijie continued: "The rules of the Imperial Examination and the provincial examination are the same. If you have participated in the provincial examination, you should pay attention to what you need. I don't need to say more. Tell me what you need to do. I will tell the mansion directly, and I will send someone to prepare and don't see you."

"I wonder who the examiner of this time is intended?" Jiang Anyi asked. As a candidate, this is the most concerned issue besides the exam questions.

Yu Zhijie hesitated for a moment and said, "I heard that Qin Hongrun, the Minister of Rites, Huang Minggu, the Chief Censor of the Censor, Zhang Da'an, the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, and Li Shihong, the Scholar of Jixian Palace, and others are all possible."

Then Yu Zhijie briefly raised the character of the four people. Jiang Anyi was secretly happy. As long as he had a name, he could search for the articles of these four people from the treasure book "Like Ji Yun Ji" to figure out the preferences of these four people, and prescribe the right medicine, and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Yu Zhijie saw Jiang Anyi's secret joy and warned earnestly: "Anyi, you are smart and changeable. You must not put your mind on evil ways and lose your original intention of studying. You should know that you are still young, and even if you fail to pass the subject today, you must win the subject next year. You need to know that you can accumulate enough to achieve a lot."

Jiang Anyi stood up and received the teaching respectfully.

After dinner and returning to his residence, Zhang Zhicheng and Fan Shiben were not there. He heard Zhang Yuzhu say that someone was dragged out to have dinner. Jiang Anyi returned to his house and found the book "Like Jiyun Collection" from the package. According to the name mentioned by Master Yu, the articles of the four people were all in the book.

These four were all Jinshis during the reign of Emperor Xuan, Qin Hongrun was the top scholar in high school, Li Shihong was born as a Tanhualang, Huang Minggu and Zhang Da'an were both awarded Jinshis of the second grade, and they were ranked high, so it seems that they are all real talents and knowledgeable people. No wonder the emperor likes them.

Jiang Anyi carefully studied the articles of several people and found that the policy and arguments of these people all focus on practice, use rigorous and concise words, and the arguments are sonorous and powerful, and extremely contagious. From the literary knowledge, these people are probably all practical people who speak generously.

When Zhang Zhicheng and Fan Shiben came back, Jiang Anyi told the news he heard. The three of them got together and discussed until midnight before they each rested. In the next few days, the three of them pushed back the social engagements and gathered together every day to study policy and discuss Shiwen. The brother stopped drinking everywhere, which made the little girl Zhang Yuzhu very happy.

On the first day of the April 1st, the day of the first day of the morning and the first day of the court, officials with civil and military duties of the Beijing Office of the ninth rank and above must participate. The main hall of Xuanzheng Hall displays ceremonial guards, set up mats, incense burners, incense tables, and censor Shen Jizhen's purple robe and gold belts, and with his subordinates stand up in the west wing of Xuanzheng Hall. Four attendants run back and forth and guide all officials to go to the throne. The officials in the east and west of Wenwu, all the officials take their positions in the palace according to their ranks. The emperor ascended to sit on the imperial seat, and Dianyi sang and bowed three times and nine times.

The dynasty was over, and the emperor retired. Prime Minister Wei took the six ministers, ministers and relevant officials to the Zichen Hall behind Xuanzheng Hall. There is a pavilion connected between Xuanzheng Hall and Zichen Hall, which is what the world calls "entering the pavilion". Zichen Hall is the place where the emperor lives and lives. It is easy to summon him here and ask about politics. It is extremely honorable for ministers to enter Zichen Hall to report and discuss matters. However, these people are used to coming and going, but they are not afraid of honor and disgrace.

Emperor Shi Fangzhen is 37 years old this year. He is in his prime. He is looking at the large group of white-haired old men bowing to him, frowned slightly, and gave Wei Yishen a seat. Today's Changchao officially began.

First, the Minister of Revenue Liu Xinming reported the preparations for clearing the fields. Hearing Liu Xinming muttered for a long time, but there was no progress in what he should have done. A rage rose in Zheng Emperor Shi Fangzhen's heart. This old thing occupied a position and did not do anything, and there were many fallacies. I can't even say he was.

Suppressing his anger, Shi Fangzhen put on a gentle smile and comforted him: "Thank you for your hard work in Liu Aiqing. You are the old minister of the late emperor. I feel at ease with you in the Ministry of Revenue. Last time you mentioned that the Ministry of Revenue was not enough staff. I want Yu Aiqing to be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and be familiar with the matters of the Ministry of Revenue. I intend to ask him to go to the Ministry of Revenue to help Liu Aiqing. I wonder what Liu Aiqing wants?"

"It is of course good to know that energy conservation is coming." Liu Xinming shook his head and said to the old man: "The old minister is old and has always felt that his energy is not as good as before. He is dizzy when he sat for a long time. I beg for bones from Long Live to go home to support his old age."

This old guy would throw his hat at any time to show his face. Shi Fangzhen was so angry that his face turned pale, and he smiled and comforted: "Aiqing Liu is still stronger. I need the support of an old minister like you. I am not allowed to resign every time next time. I will rely on you old ministers. Yu Aiqing, are you willing to go back to the Ministry of Revenue to help Liu Shangshu temporarily?"

Yu Zhijie understood that Liu Xinming had been in charge of the Ministry of Revenue for more than ten years, and when he was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, he was suppressed by him. Although Liu Xinming said it nicely, he was reluctant to return to the Ministry of Revenue by himself. However, the emperor valued him very much. Yu Zhijie thought of what Jiang Anyi said yesterday and responded with a sigh: "Long live, I am willing to go."

Shi Fangzhen nodded with satisfaction and smiled happily: "I am very pleased to be brave enough to serve. In this way, I will give you the title of Qing dynasty envoy and investigate the land in the world as the Minister of Personnel."

"I obey the order."

The Qingtian envoy and the imperial envoy were the ministers. The people next to him looked at Yu Zhijie enviously. If this matter was done with the emperor's will, Lord Yu would probably rise. Liu Xin's face was as deep as water, and he didn't say a word. Prime Minister Wei Yishen sat on the Xiulong Pendant, his eyes seemed to be closed but not closed, and he seemed to sleep but not sleep. What happened in the court was like the spring breeze passing by, and he didn't care at all.

Guo Congshi, the Minister of Rites, reported: "Long live, the Ministry of Rites has counted 8,543 candidates who participated in the examination this year. The relevant matters have been completed. Please show the examiner of the current exam."

After solving the Qingtian incident, Shi Fangning was very happy and said with a smile: "Kobe has hundreds of more people in the last term. It seems that my great Zheng Wenfeng is growing more and more, and the Ministry of Rites has made great contributions."

Shi Fangzhen paused for a moment and said, "I have seen all the candidates for the chief examiner presented by the Ministry of Rites. They are all well-educated and well-known in government affairs. They are all good. The chief examiner of the current subject is Li Shihong, and the deputy chief examiner uses Duan Cizong of the Ministry of Justice."
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