Chapter 125
After several rounds of meetings between civil and military officials, candidates have successively arrived in Xianyang.
Since it is a unified autumn examination organized by the county, the pass order is also issued uniformly. In order to have a companion on the road, most of the candidates come together with candidates from the same county, so it is not difficult to receive them.
After the winter, students of IUC had relatively light academic studies. After the first batch of candidates arrived in Xianyang, they took turns to be on duty at the reception point, waiting in kindly and friendly to attract these candidates from foreign lands.
The enthusiasm of Xianyang students infected these students from different ages to take the exam. They arrived at their place with the students of Imperial College and found that even the cheapest accommodation was so good that they could never dare to think about it before.
After inquiring again, I realized that this was a imitation of the Han Palace. Many of the people who settled the accounts, led horses, and ran the halls, and even used to be Korean nobles.
It’s a pity that they came a little late. Otherwise, there would have been many palace maids from the Han Palace here before. Now only a few palace maids who have no family and don’t want to get married are still staying here to work. Most of the young and beautiful people have finished their three years of labor and have been arranged to go on blind dates and get married!
I have heard that there is a Yuqiong Tower next door that is specially used for banquets and cultural conferences. It is also a imitation palace, but it is the Zhao Palace. As for the one built next to the Yuqiong Tower, it is naturally the Daqin Weaving Center converted from the Wei Palace!
It is said that the Chu Palace and the Yan Palace were also arranged. Since the Yan Palace was still fleeing, the Chu Palace was arranged first and then the Yan Palace. The Qi Palace is probably not far away.
These words are discussed by the people of Xianyang. They have long been accustomed to the existence of Taipei City, and they feel that it is common for them to stroll around the palaces of various imitations. The Qin State is strong enough to defeat their entire country. What's wrong with strolling around their palaces? They are still sleeping, eating, and drinking!
Many people even discussed what to do with the remaining three palaces. Since Taipei City is a place where everyone can go in and wander, they are particularly concerned about the arrangements for the three palaces next. They all say that food, clothing, housing and transportation are all there, and now that there is food, clothing, housing and housing, should we arrange the business?
Every time they see the king and the prince traveling, they are very envious of their carriages. Of course, they dare not think about the grand car they can use the king's car, but to build a smaller one, walk more steadily, and sit more comfortable. Can't they think about it? Also, if the world is unified and there is no war, will it be evenly enough to make them enjoy it?
Anyway, no matter what they offer, they will support it. Isn’t it just money? They are willing to pay it!
The candidates who were new to Xianyang were shocked at first when they heard these unremarkable remarks, but later they heard too much, and gradually became numb. They were even brainwashed to think about how to use the remaining three palaces.
It's over, they seem to be inflated, and they are no longer the simple scholars when they go out!
The only thing that feels more and more heart attacks from the more I hear is the only candidates from Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan and Chu.
Fortunately, Han, Zhao, and Wei, their country was destroyed early. In recent years, they have received re-education in the official schools of various counties. Most of the people who are willing to take the exam have accepted their new identities. The accents and characters they speak and write are also closer to the official language and texts designated by the Qin State. When they see the reconstruction of their own palace, they are only in pain for a while.
The people in Yan and Chu were different. They had just lost their country and could not change their ideas at once. After arriving in Xianyang, they ran to see the foundation being laid, and then listened to the discussions of the people in Xianyang. Many people's mentality suddenly collapsed and they returned to the low-rent housing arranged by the imperial court and went to self-contained.
Xiao He and his group were among them.
On the day Xiao He and others arrived, they were led by the Imperial College student who was in charge of the guidance and took a walk around the place where they lived, and then went to Yuqionglou to hold a literary meeting. They felt that the Beicheng of Qin was so magnificent that it was incredible.
In the afternoon, I took them to the clothing exhibition hall again, and listened to the explanation of the history of clothing development to the history of human development. I felt that my views on the world seemed to have been refreshed.
They also think about changes in the past and present when reading, but they have never seen the "change" shown in real objects so intuitively: the history of the development of clothing is a very long process, which contains innovation, absorption and integration. Each change represents the progress of technology and the change of thought, which fully demonstrates the extraordinary wisdom and tolerance of their ancestors.
Xiao He walked in the exhibition hall and suddenly realized that the Qin State was no longer the "Northwest Barbarian" they had known in the past.
Or, since the Qin State recruited talents from all over the country, boldly valued the guest officials, and absorbed refugees from Zhao and Han countries, Qin State had already carried out a transformation that no one had noticed. Now is the time when Qin State was about to take off!
When Xiao He learned that the Chu Palace was also built next to the Wei Palace, he locked himself in the room for a long time. He was not sad, he was just thinking about how he could stand out in the spring trial.
Xiao He has always been a gentle and calm person, but his experiences these days have inexplicably made him feel anxious. He really wants to join this invisible change soon. He wants to see where this huge empire that has learned to absorb the strengths of all parties and dares to make drastic changes will go in the future.
A man was born in the world, and he was not just to make achievements and keep his name in history? He did not ask for something big, but just didn’t want to miss the opportunity to participate!
If we could strive to settle in Xianyang, then life would be beautiful just thinking about it. Although the prices here are higher than those in small places, all kinds of resources cannot be compared with other places.
It is conceivable that children who grew up in Xianyang must have a much broader horizon than children who grew up in small places. They don’t want their children to always lag behind others. As a father, he must work harder to pass the spring exam!
Xiao He is full of energy.
Not only Xiao He has this idea, but others have it. Many candidates choose to study behind closed doors after traveling in Xianyang for a few days, striving to pass this exam.
Even if you fail the exam, you must do your best to experience the exam atmosphere and accumulate experience next time!
Xiao He is working hard behind closed doors, and Fusu is also sorting out the "key objects of attention" he has circled in advance, including Xiao He who Meng Tian specifically mentioned.
After the recruits from the Imperial College came to report that the candidates were basically here, Fusu entrusted several friends to hold several literary meetings in Yuqionglou, and he was so intimate that he had made friends with some scholars to examine their talents and character.
On that day, the snow had just cleared, and there were still plum blossoms to enjoy in the plum garden of Yuqiong Tower. Fusu asked the Imperial College to hold a literary meeting and invited scholars to the plum garden to exchange.
Fusu traveled in condom as usual, but it was a bit cold. Huaide prepared a fur coat for him and a brass gilt hand stove for him. Although it was not very luxurious, it was all exquisite when it was carefully looked. He had been introduced by Dr. Imperial College earlier, saying that it was a student of Imperial College who came here to gain a lot of experience.
Among the candidates attending the meeting, there were many discerning people. After seeing Fusu for three or two, most of them knew that the young man must have extraordinary identities and were secretly guessing his identity. So many doctoral students held literary conferences, and they all said that he was his own student, so how could it be so easy to see it!
After a few exchanges, everyone gradually put aside their speculation about Fusu's identity, because Fusu is indeed very knowledgeable and very good at listening. Sometimes you can say one word and he can follow one word, and sometimes he will leave you with considerate opportunities for performance, and it can be said that he is very happy to chat.
After two days of retreat, Xiao He was also pulled to enjoy the plum blossoms.
Whether to appreciate plum blossoms or not is actually second. The important thing is to meet more like-minded people. If they pass the exam in the future, they will also be able to take care of themselves in the officialdom. If others pass the exam and fail the exam, then they will be familiar with each other. In the future, they will not even have an acquaintance when they come to Xianyang to take the exam.
There are no people who want to be an official in a state of inactivity, and they all turn faster than ordinary people.
Among the candidates in Chu County, the top four were either a little old or not handsome. If you count down, you will count Xiao He is the best, the best-looking, and the kind-hearted and thoughtful person to deal with people. Everyone would call him together when they went to the literary meeting. At least, don't make people think that Chu County can't choose someone with both talent and demeanor.
Xiao He has always been not good at refusing others' kindness, so he went out without refusing much.
Because Chu County is not too close to Xianyang, it is naturally later than elsewhere. Xiao He and his party have missed several rounds of literary gatherings, and this time they came, they were introduced as newcomers.
When Fusu heard Xiao He's name, he took a special look and recorded Xiao He's appearance.
Later, when the exchange was dispersed, Fusu Shiran brought a few candidates who were already familiar with each other and came forward to talk to Xiao He.
Fusu should not be very prominent among the candidates, but he is young and has outstanding appearance, so Xiao He couldn't help but pay attention to him.
He listened to Fusu's extraordinary conversation, and he had his own opinions on whether he was talking about articles and classics or political affairs. Xiao He was even more sure that Fusu was not an ordinary person.
Once there is some speculation in people's heart, the easier it is to find clues. After Xiao He noticed the special attitude of Doctor Imperial College inadvertently revealing to Fusu, he had already roughly determined Fusu's identity in his heart: this young man is probably coming to "interview" them, the candidates.
As for who is qualified to interview their candidates, it is self-evident.
Xiao He was refreshed and spoke more cautiously, but he did not retreat when he saw an opportunity. He talked about his opinions and ambitions openly, and he was always an open gentleman no matter how he looked at it.
Fusu took advantage of the holiday to communicate with the candidates for half a day and walked into the palace to comfort his old father who was addicted to working overtime.
The difference between Ying Zheng’s working days and rest days is that formal meetings are held on the working days and informal meetings are held on the holidays; formal official documents are reviewed on the working days, and the rest days are scanned for less important documents that are usually moved, and by the way, read a few books to enrich yourself.
Fusu is now in and out of Ying Zheng's office locations very frequently. Unless Ying Zheng summons court officials, Fusu can already go in directly and report to inform Ying Zheng.
After entering the palace this time, Fusu walked straight in, without stopping his left and right, but before he could step inside, he heard Ying Zheng's cheerful laughter coming from inside.
Fusu paused and heard a silly voice coming from inside: "Father, are you reading it wrong?"
"Yes, why isn't it?" Ying Zheng laughed, picked up the person and weighed it, and said, "Oh, it's much heavier again."
"Be good, have a good meal!" the child replied silly, his voice loud and childish.
Fusu walked in under the gaze of left and right, and saw Ying Zheng holding the child in his lap and teasing him, Hu Hai, who was about to turn four.
Ying Zheng rarely coaxed children, but Hu Hai was lively and pleasing, had a different kind of innocent and cuteness, and was brave. He was not afraid of Ying Zheng. He occasionally learned a few poems and ran over to offer treasures to Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng treated him more affectionately than other children.
Fusu once thought about why Ying Zheng loved Hu Hai very much. Now that he has seen Hu Hai and Ying Zheng several times, he has understood the reason in his heart.
Even if he was determined to be close to Ying Zheng, he was far inferior to Hu Hai's natural innocent and innocent. After all, he was not a real child. He always had many thoughts in his heart that he could not speak with Ying Zhengyan. This meant that he could not act as coquettish as Hu Hai.
Ying Zheng is busy with government affairs on weekdays and rarely finds fun for himself. Having a son who is naive and dares to be a wise man and dares to be a wise man to be amused by him is also a rare relaxation.
"Father." Fusu shouted.
Hu Hai also turned to look at Fusu when he heard Fusu's voice. He heard his mother say that Fusu is the most liked by his father. If he can't compare Fusu, he will not be the most loved child of his father in the future. In that case, the father will no longer have any delicious food and fun! As long as the father doesn't like Fusu and like him, he will have whatever he wants!
Hu Hai looked at Fusu with a little vigilant look, as if he was just going to defend his territory, and shouted fiercely: "Brother Wang."
Fusu noticed Hu Hai's gaze at him, paused slightly, and smiled at him.
Ying Zheng teased the child for a while and felt that he had enough rest, so he asked someone to take Hu Hai back and casually called Fusu to sit down and work overtime together.
When Hu Hai was taken out, he turned around and looked at Ying Zheng and Fusu who were sitting down and chatting. He felt more and more that his mother was right. He had a good time with his father, so he made his father happy. As soon as Fusu came, his father drove him away!
Hu Hai ran back to Hu Ji's side, and when he saw that everyone else had gone down, he threw himself into Hu Ji's arms and said angrily: "I don't like Fusu!"
Hu Ji raised her hand and gently touched her son's head. She slowly said with a voice that only mother and son could hear clearly: "It doesn't matter, you don't have to like him..."
The author has something to say:
Ying Zheng: As a good father, of course, which son came to tease whom
Hu Hai: My father really likes Fusu more!
Fu Xiaosu: The father really likes Hu Hai more!
Ying Zheng:...
Chapter completed!