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Time gradually came to August, the scorching heat had passed and the weather was cooler, but the enthusiasm of people in Chang'an City was extremely high, and the highly anticipated imperial examination was about to come.

At this time, nearly 50,000 soldiers from all over the world flocked to Chang'an. Although the number of people was much less than the Xiangyang imperial examinations a few years ago, the quality was higher. After experiencing the Xiangyang imperial examinations, most of the taxi who had insufficient knowledge no longer spent money to join in the fun. On the contrary, every taxi who came to Chang'an was full of confidence and firmly believed that they could be on the list.

Although the number of people is only 50,000, it still crowds the hostels and taverns in Chang'an. Every hostel is full of brigades, and many hostels even have sheds in the courtyard, with beds filled with beds. Many brigades are only ten feet long and five feet wide, but they still cannot stop their desire for fame and fortune.

Jiang Wei is seventeen years old this year. He came to participate in this year's imperial examination as a taxi from Longxi County. But in fact, Jiang Wei has always followed Zhao Yun and is Zhao Yun's favorite disciple. Not only is he skilled in martial arts, but he also has high knowledge and can be called both martial arts. Although he is still very young, it does not hinder his determination to seek fame and fortune.

Jiang Wei did not live in Zhao Yun’s mansion, but in Wang’s Hostel not far from Zhao Yun’s mansion. Half a year ago, Li, an official in Hexi, was chased by a man in black, which happened here.

However, the bloody incident that happened half a year ago has long been forgotten. The Wang family hostel is full of guests. The hostel, which originally had only 60 guests, was stuffed into two people, all of whom were from all over the country who came to participate in the imperial examination.

When everyone lived together, they naturally became friends. There were four people living in Jiang Wei's guest room. In addition to him, there was also a soldier from Changshan County named Lu Cong, who was said to be the grandson of Lu Zhi, a famous scholar in Hebei. The other two were from Wu County, one was Gu Han and the other was Zhang Ting. The two came together. Although they refused to say it clearly, Jiang Wei still guessed their family, Gu and Zhang family in the Wu County family.

As the saying goes, "the nobles inherit power, and the genius inherited the transformation of the genius." Whether in the Han Dynasty or in a long period of history, transformation was held in the hands of the genius. They cultivated generations of talented brothers through their deep-seated families, so that the family could last for thousands of years.

Although the government also holds officials, its financial resources are limited and it is far from comparable to those of a family with a deep foundation. The students trained are far inferior to those of the aristocratic family, whether in terms of knowledge or officialdom, and they are defeated in the competition.

Although Liu Jing proposed the principle of open imperial examinations, fair competition, and equality between the poor and the common people, although the procedures are equal, their own qualities are unequal. In fair competition, poor families still cannot compete for famous families.

There is no way to do this. There is no absolute equality in the world itself. Many so-called equality is just a gesture to coax some people who are not more in the world to believe it.

Jiang Wei and famous friends soon became familiar with each other, and he became close friends with Lu Cong. Gu and Zhang formed a circle of their own. Although they usually have a good relationship, they would never say anything to Jiang Wei if they were heart-wrenching.

That night, Gu and Zhang went out to drink but did not return. Only Jiang Wei and Lu Cong were studying hard in the room. However, Lu Cong found that Jiang Wei seemed to be a little worried, so he asked in a low voice: "Your Madam seems to have something to do?"

Lu Cong is twenty-two years old this year, five years older than Jiang Wei, and he knows human nature better than him. He knows that Jiang Wei is Zhao Yun's apprentice and has received special funding from the King of Han. His identity is extraordinary, but Lu Cong never mentions this matter. He cares about Jiang Wei quite much. Seeing that he was uneasy tonight, he couldn't help asking him.

Jiang Wei and Lu Cong became close friends and did not hide many of their worries. He sighed softly and said, "It is estimated that after the imperial examination is over, the Han army will launch a battle against Jiangdong."

"So quickly, doesn't it mean that the spring of the year?"

Everyone in the world knew that the Han army would fight against Jiangdong sooner or later, and Lu Cong was no exception. However, he heard that it was tomorrow spring, but unexpectedly he got the latest news from Jiang Wei. He knew that Jiang Wei's identity was extraordinary and there must be inside information. Lu Cong was excited and did not care about reading books, and stared at Jiang Wei in surprise.

"I heard from a uncle Shi. This summer's grain harvest is bumper, and the Han army has prepared for war in advance. The preparations have ended. Just wait for the Han King to order a war. I heard that the Han King would set off for Jingzhou after the imperial examination was over. It should be the war."

Lu Cong nodded. The Han army's attack on Jiangdong had no interest in him, but it was different from Gu and Zhang. He reminded Jiang Wei, "This is a secret military situation. Don't be hyped, especially don't let those two people know."

Jiang Wei knew which two people Lu Cong was referring to, so he shook his head and said, "I will only say this to you, and I will never say anything random to others."

Lu Cong smiled and said, "Actually! It's okay to tell them. The families of these two people have long been separated from Sun Quan. They wanted to seek a future in the Han Dynasty, so they asked me to come to Chang'an to participate in the imperial examination. As far as I know, not only the aristocratic families in Wujun and Kuaiji County, but also many big families in Jianye secretly sent me to Chang'an to refer to it, even Zhang Zhao."

Lu Cong paused for a moment and looked at Jiang Wei meaningfully. Jiang Wei jumped up in shock, "No way! Did even Zhang Zhao send his nephew?"

"You don't stand under the dangerous wall, do you think Zhang Zhao will defend Jiangdong to the death?"

"But he has always been dissatisfied with the Han army. Even if he finds another one, his nephew should go to Cao Wei. How could he come to Han?

"Although Zhang Zhao has always been harsh on the Han Dynasty, it is just for his own masters. Even our Lu family knows that I will come to Chang'an to seek a career. Doesn't he still understand Zhang Zhao?"

Jiang Wei pondered for a moment and said, "But I didn't listen to Gu. Zhang and the others talked about this, so they should know it."

"The two of them know the truth!"

Lu Cong curled his lips disdainfully and said, "The two of them are holding on to the difference in their regions and refuse to contact the outside world. What news will they have? You should pay attention to a man named Wang Zhi, a scholar in Pengcheng County. This person is Zhang Zhao's nephew, whose original name is Zhang Zhi, and he was specially changed to Wang's surname."

At this moment, footsteps came from outside. The two of them quickly stopped talking and read books. At this time, the door was pushed open, and Gu Han and Zhang Ting, who lived with them, walked into the house.

Gu Han smiled and said, "Did Brother Lu and Brother Jiang have supper?"

Jiang Wei quickly replied with a smile: "We just had supper in the hostel and didn't go out."

"You two are serious, reading books all day long, and you don't know the information outside."

Lu Cong smiled and said, "Why did the two virtuous brothers get any news? Why not tell me it!"

Gu and Zhang sat down and drank a sip of tea. Zhang Ting said to them: "The examiner has already been decided, it is the Secretary of Shangshu Jiang Wan."

Lu Cong and Jiang Wei both laughed, and Lu Cong said, "If it is Shangshu Jiang, then congratulations to Brother Gu."

When Gu Han first moved in, he told them that the Secretary of State Jiang Wan was the younger brother of the head of their Gu family. Jiang Wan once took Gu Yong as his teacher back then, so Gu Han was of course a little showing off. Unexpectedly, Jiang Wan became the chief examiner, and he became uneasy. If he went to find Jiang Wan, would Jiang Wan help this? He was really not sure, and it would be too late to find him now.

Gu Han sighed and said, "When I went out, the head of the family told me not to bother Shangshu Jiang, so I didn't go. I didn't expect that Shangshu Jiang was the chief examiner. Now there are only ten days before the exam, so they should be quarantined!"

Jiang Wei smiled and said, "It's a pity. Even if he is not isolated now, he will not see outsiders."

"It's a pity. And it's a missed exam. He doesn't know my surname is Gu, so I regret it! Otherwise, Shangshu Jiang would definitely give this to the head of the family."

Lu Cong shook his head, "Even if he knows, there is no way. This time it is different from the Xiangyang exam. The interview was cancelled and the future will be determined by taking the exam."

Gu and Zhang looked at each other and said in surprise: "Brother Lu is serious about this, has the interview been cancelled?"

"I'm just listening to people, and it should be announced tomorrow."

Gu and Zhang secretly complained, and they still hope that during the interview, the King of Han would admit them for their family's sake. If they had known that the interview had been cancelled, what else would they go out to drink?

The two of them were in a hurry to take out the book and start to study. Lu Cong glanced at them, curled his lips, turned over, and read the book himself.

Ten days later, the imperial examinations of the Han Dynasty were officially held in Chang'an and Weiyang Palace. More than 50,000 famous scholars from all over the world participated in this grand exam. The exams were divided into pasting scriptures, making fu and strategy and theory. Finally, one scholar was admitted to supplement the shortage of officials in various places.

In fact, among the 50,000 taxis referenced, at least 10,000 are the people of the country, and the remaining 40,000 are talents from all over the world.

The Han Dynasty recruited new officials not only in the imperial examination, but also in the national examination, which means that after passing the assessment and examination, students can also become officials. The so-called assessment means whether they have helped the government resettlement refugees, etc.

Passing the national examination is much easier than the imperial examination. This way of enrolling in the officialdom is called the national highway. The premise is that it must start with local officials and be promoted step by step. However, at the highest level, it can only be a county magistrate. If you are not qualified to be a senior, you must pass the imperial examination to be able to be a minister or even a minister.

Therefore, many students in many countries are unwilling to take the national examination, but instead take the imperial examination. However, for the scholars in the world, entering the country is theirs. Even if they fail to pass the imperial examination, the top 100 scholars can still choose to enter the country. The government provides food and accommodation, and they do not need to spend a sum of money to conduct a four-year further study. They can also participate in the imperial examination at any time during the middle. Why not do it?

Another way is to join the army. Through the assessment, you can become an officer, and you can also do it step by step, but you can not be subject to rank restrictions. You can become a military advisor and become a prime minister. For example, Sima Yi, Pang Tong, and Fa Zhengming are the prime ministers who are transferred from military advisors.

However, for most people, it is basically impossible to become military advisors. At most, they can only join the army or be the first level of the chief lieutenant, and then become local guards.

Like Dong Yun, Liu Min, Qin Mi, Zhou Buyi, etc., they all changed from military positions to positions. This is a shortcut. Although it is a shortcut, there are not many choices for scholars, because once they fail the job assessment, they have to carry a spear to the front line to fight, which is very risky for scholars.

More people are willing to squeeze into the single-plank bridge of the imperial examination, so that only five people can admit one person, and thousands of troops are fighting on this single-plank bridge.

Half a month later, the highly anticipated Han imperial examinations finally came out.
Chapter completed!