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Extra 1 - Twenty Years of Chengchang

In the 20th year of Chengde, Princess Xue gave birth to the eldest grandson, and the emperor was very happy and performed the title of kindness.

The specific time for Enko is set at the tenth day of October.

The students from all over the country rushed to Luoyang.

On the seventh day of the sixth month, the heat was thick at this time, covering the entire Luocheng. The emperor could not bear it and led the harem and the imperial court to go to Laojun Mountain to escape the summer heat.

The Summer Resort began to be built during the Shenwu period and has been continuously expanded, repaired and maintained over the years. It has grown in scale and can accommodate tens of thousands of people at one time.

The court went south to work, but it didn't feel crowded at all.

With the arrival of the imperial department, the foot of the mountain was naturally very lively, and the consumption capacity of the nobles and officials was second to none.

On this day, the crowded market added a few more people.

I saw a middle-aged man wearing a black and white black suit holding a fan, with a slender beard, looking around, curious.

Behind him, two young men, one green and one white, with a long gown close to each other, and a handsome appearance, which made pedestrians stop and watch.

"Father, is this Luanchuan Town? Why is it more lively than the county town?"

The young man in green said with great interest, his eyes swept across his face, salivating at the stalls on both sides, and he had never seen many delicious foods.

"Laojun Mountain Summer Resort is here."

The middle-aged man nodded slightly and said with a smile.

"Father, let's find an inn to stay!"

Another man in white shook his head and said softly.

"Ziyou, everyone is out for fun, why are you still so stern!" The man in green said dissatisfied: "It's better to relax."

"Yes, Ziyou, the mentality of the Jinshi class is the most important, don't be restrained." The middle-aged man persuaded.

"Father, brother, there are so many people. Let's find a place to settle down first!" Su Che persuaded helplessly: "It's not too late to come and have fun later."

"Let me listen to Ziyu this time!" Su Xun nodded, thinking that his words were quite reasonable.

A group of people, carrying their slaves and packages, went to the inn in a vast expanse.

I searched several companies and was satisfied.

After the resettlement was completed, the father and son played leisurely.

When I climbed up and looked, I saw a jade building on the ridge not far away, which was magnificent and adorable.

"I heard that the Summer Resort was built by Emperor Shizu and has become a royal summer resort for many years."

Su Xun stroked his beard and said with emotion: "In a flash, it will take nearly a hundred years."

"The traditions of a century of age are naturally no exception today." Su Shi shook his head and smiled: "The sages admired the Emperor Shizu and imitated everything, but only seven or eight."

"It is normal for the Emperor Shizu to be wise and powerful, to be far away from ancient times and present, to learn to imitate the saints."

Su Che couldn't help but say, "I don't know how much benefit I only improve the imperial examination system!"

"No, it's better to divide the feudal world without being greedy for the land!" Su Xun couldn't help but argue:

"Since Shenwu, hundreds of years of border troubles have disappeared, and they are all occupied by vassal states. It is enough to just interact with these vassal states, saving countless money and food."

"There is nothing to do in the frontier, and the imperial camp soldiers are probably unbearable for use for a long time."

Su Xun was quite worried, but in such a prosperous era, there was no words.

Su Shi and Su Zhe said happily: "For many years, there has been no war in Shu, and the growth of Dingkou has been the blessing of Emperor Shizu."

If external contradictions are transformed into internal contradictions, everything will be discussed, and war is naturally the final solution.

From the northeast, to the northwest, to the northwest, southwest, and around the Tang Dynasty, there are bordering vassal states without a single alien race.

The father and son were in a good mood. After a few days of traveling, they went north to Luoyang.

And at this moment, the father and son had a disagreement.

Su Shi was lively and cheerful, and was very curious about the wooden carriage, begging his father to buy a ticket and take a ride.

The ticket for each person is five jin of money, even if the price is high, it is a considerable fee.

Su Che is relatively conservative and distrusts the wooden carriage. Even though it has been running for decades, he is still worried.

Su Xun looked at the wooden rail carriage that was leaving and couldn't help but say, "Zizhan, you can go by car alone. Ziyou and I will take the carriage to Luoyang. After all, there are many salutes and servants."

Su Shi had no choice but to give up and left reluctantly.

When the father and son arrived in Luoyang, it was already July.

Inns, temples, and guild halls were all filled with inns, and the juren who were coming and going almost blocked the streets.

Fortunately, Su Xun's brother Su Huan served as the magistrate of Luoyang County. The family could live with him, saving a lot of money.

Facing Brother Zhong, Su Xun seemed very modest: "My sons and two hope that one of them will pass the Jinshi."

Su Huan stroked his beard and said, "Zizhan, Ziyou is good at learning. If it were in previous years, it would be a bit difficult, but this year, it is possible."

Su Shi and Su Zhe also looked up at him.

"Brother, it's okay."

"You also know that if you have passed the Jinshi, you can also refer to the vassal states in the world. There are many candidates but few quotas, each of which can be two or three thousand, but only 150 candidates are admitted, so most of them are hated."

Su Huan said in a deep voice: "The court called for an additional quota of 300. Your Majesty is so arrogant, I must be willing to do it."

The three of them were overjoyed and hoped to double the number, which was an unexpected surprise.

However, Su Huan hesitated for a while, then said: "Since the former Tang Dynasty, parallel prose has been popular, and Shizu has re-formed imperial examinations and has made great achievements in strategy and theory. However, for many years, those who have passed the imperial examinations have used allusions and are gorgeous in strategy and theory, so as to gain appreciation."

"The Political Affairs Hall is not up to date, but the Hanlin Academy is very popular and demands innovation in order to seek the ancient style of Han Yu."

"I'm afraid it's hard to figure out this year."

"I have also read several issues of the residence newspaper, and the intention of innovation is very strong!"

Su Xun said in a deep voice: "But all this must be followed by the superior intention. Once something is expressed, it must be dealt with."

"You two must adapt to the situation."

"Yes!" Su Shi and the others responded.

"By the way, brother, the retro tide in the capital is surging, who is the one who fights the waves?"

"At present, the head is Ouyang Xiu, the Minister of Rites, Ouyang Yongshu."

Su Huan said softly: "Among colleagues, they echo Han Qi and Fu Bi. In the Political Affairs Hall, Fan Chongyan and Fan Xianggong were helping him. They had a very high reputation. They all spoke, and in a few years, they would definitely be the prime minister."

"Ouyang Xiu!!"

Su Xun said in a deep voice: "It seems that we must visit us before Enko."

A few days later, the three of them made a special trip to visit Ouyang Xiu.

Ouyang Xiu had always liked young talents. When he heard that he was a father and son, he was even more surprised. He hurriedly met and couldn't help but smile and said, "It's strange, it's strange."

"However, the court has already ruled that it would be a pity for this gentleman to not take the exam after being over forty."

Su Xun laughed and said, "I'm just accompanying my son to Beijing, and I have no intention of taking the scientific exam."

As he said that, Su Shi and the other two handed over the article and Ouyang Xiu slowly appreciated it.

"Okay, very good!"

When Ouyang Xiu saw Su Che's writing, he exclaimed: "The talent of Jinshi is outstanding!"

He read Su Shi's article again and sighed repeatedly: "It's a talented person, but the article is too outspoken. If you restrain yourself, the top scholar will be in your pocket."

As he said that, he taught: "It is important to know that scientific research is not about making private documents. It is about conception and ending, and it must be modified."

The two brothers were overjoyed. The senior Jinshi said this, and he must have increased his hope.

For a moment, chatting and laughing.

Su Xun also joined in and chatted happily.

Finally, Ouyang Xiucai slowly said: "In the past century, the central government has become increasingly rigid. The Political Affairs Hall is determined but unable to innovate. It is just in need of young talents like you."
Chapter completed!
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