Chapter 197: The Imperial Decree Arrives!

"Pretending to be a holy place, I was signed to Millennium ()"

Tangling County, Yingtian Academy.

Ignoring the ups and downs of the outside world, Zhang Ming took a serious rest for two days and was sitting in the yard checking the progress of the task.

[Reputation Mission] Under your leadership, Lingshu Temple has achieved a certain reputation in the Jin Dynasty, but this is not enough. Please let Lingshu Guan Qinghui's name resound throughout the world

[Reminder] This mission is a series of missions, and there will be multiple judgment criteria. There is no specific content for each mission, and the final achievement and mission evaluation will be used as the basis for rewards. The host should explore by himself

【Current ring number】02/05

[Current Evaluation] Yizhong (Your reputation has finally surpassed a county and spread to the entire Jin Dynasty)

Zhang Ming was a little overjoyed: "It seems that the battles with Confucianism, the county guard's mansion, and the three sects in the past few days have increased my reputation a lot. I was originally under C, but now I am under B."

"There are also mission rings, and we have reached the second stage."

"I just don't know what needs to be done in this link, whether it is the established goal of the system, or it will naturally evolve with my thoughts and experiences..."

He couldn't figure out the prestige mission he hadn't seen before.

"If the C-level evaluation represents the reputation of a county, then the B-level should surpass a county and become famous in the dynasty. Then... what about the A-level?"

Zhang Ming thought to himself, he couldn't let himself go to the Northern Wei Dynasty, could he?

"No, it should only be calculated by reputation. Maybe it's enough to let the Northern Wei Dynasty, Dongyi and other countries know my reputation."

He pressed his thoughts and looked out of the yard.

Today is the recruitment day for Yingtian Academy, and from time to time there are busy figures walking through the corridors outside the courtyard.

"Daoist Qing Hui, the county has four towns and eighteen counties under its jurisdiction, and there are several surrounding cities. All the poor students who can come have come, and some descendants of declining families have also signed up. A total of 367 people , are now waiting in the synagogue."

Zeng Xiaoniu walked in with a red face, looking very happy.

He never thought that in his lifetime, he could see the scene of a poor family flourishing.

The sages said that everything is low-grade, but reading is high.

However, the word reading is so difficult for them who were born in a poor family!

But today is different, because there is a new Yingtian Academy in the county town, no matter the family or the poor, as long as there are talented people, everyone can enroll.

This is the future of the poor!

And all of this stems from the Daoist Qing Hui in front of him.

There was gratitude in Zeng Xiaoniu's eyes.

"Daoist Qinghui, at such a sacred moment, please come to the scene to announce the official start of the first recruitment of Yingtian Academy."

Zhang Ming was taken aback by these words.

Unexpectedly, Zeng Xiaoniu and the others had a sense of ceremony, and they had to announce it by themselves before starting the recruitment process.

"Forget it, Pindao will let you take a look."

Zhang Ming thought for a while and said.

Then, the two set off to the auditorium of the academy.

The layout of Yingtian Academy is very spacious, with various buildings standing in it, and it is divided into iconic buildings such as school, study building, assembly hall, and shrine.

Among them, this auditorium is a place for students to gather, discuss and study. It has a very large space and can accommodate about 500 people.

Zhang Ming and Zeng Xiaoniu quickly stepped into it.

Inside, people stood one after another, and when they saw someone coming in, they immediately stopped talking, and they all looked up.

"Yes...it's Daoist Qing Hui!"

"Qing Hui, so he is the Lingshu watching Qing Hui?"

"Yes, he must be right. Didn't you see that Dean Li Mi bowed and saluted?"

"..."

They spoke a few words quickly, then held their breath, not daring to make any noise.

There was an eerie silence in the auditorium.

"Everyone, old man Li Mi, Tim is the dean of Yingtian Academy. This recruitment examination is of great significance. There are six subjects: Ritual, Music, Archery, Royal, Shu, and Mathematics. The grades A and B will be selected for admission to Yingtian Academy. .”

Li Mi stood at the front of the auditorium, glanced around and said,

"Next, I would like to ask Master Lingshu Guanqing Hui to give advice to all the students and announce the official start of this recruitment examination!"

Then, he saluted Zhang Ming respectfully and gave up his seat.

Zhang Ming climbed to the center of the auditorium and looked down, only to see the flushed faces of the students. He didn't know whether they were excited or nervous, and they all looked at him with burning eyes.

There are poor families and aristocratic families.

"Everyone, Yingtian Academy was first established, and a lot of waste is waiting to be rebuilt. I am very grateful to you for coming from afar. Some of you can pass the entrance examination, and some of you may not be selected."

Zhang Ming said, "Students concentrate on their studies and become a pillar of talent. Don't lose heart, you are also welcome in the next exam. Knowing is the way of learning. There is a road in the mountain of books. Diligence is the path. Learning is boundless and hard work is the boat." .”

The students below were all shocked.

Especially those who were born in poor families, they are well aware of the hardships of learning. From the county to the town school, and then to the academy in the city, there are layers of barriers to entry, making it even more difficult.

It is impossible to say that they have no resentment in their hearts.

Now, these two sentences of Taoist Master Huihui of the Qing Dynasty seemed to shine into their hearts.

There are roads and diligence in the mountain of books, and there is no limit to the sea of ​​learning.

"Yeah, for studying, what is the hardship we have suffered?"

"Now that I have the opportunity, I should redouble my efforts to learn real knowledge and skills from the academy, so don't waste time."

"..."

A student sighed heartily.

However, Zhang Ming at the top changed the subject and said: "Li Miyuan and Zeng Xiaoniu invited the poor Taoist to come over to persuade them and announce the official start of the entrance examination, so the poor Taoist should say a few more words. You entered Yingtian Academy to study. But what is the purpose of reading?"

"In order to enter the palace examination, the high-ranking officials will be generously paid, and return to their hometowns?"

"Or for the sake of food and clothing, the beauty is on the couch?"

"Or is poetry handed down for the sake of being respected and famous?"

His words once again spoke to everyone's hearts.

But the students are a little confused, what is the purpose of reading, isn't it just for what Daoist Qing Hui said above?

Zhang Ming glanced at the crowd, shook his head and said, "Neither of them."

"If you only enter Yingtian Academy for these things, then Pindao can only say that this place is not suitable for you."

"Today's persuasion, the poor have only one sentence to give."

"Reading is not for fame and wealth, not for the beauty on the couch, not for the poetry to be handed down to the world."

"It's about setting up a heart for the world!"

"Life for the people!"

"Keep learning for the sake of the saints!"

"For the sake of all ages... open peace!"

He looked at the students in the audience, and said word by word.

Every sentence, every word, was like the sound of thunder falling in the hearts of everyone, shocking them even more.

Reading is not for the above, but for...

"Set up a heart for the heaven and earth, a life for the living and the people, a legacy for the saints, and peace for all generations!"

They said silently over and over again in their hearts.

This sentence also made them feel ashamed, what is the pattern, what is the mind, the gap between them and the Taoist Qing Hui is too big!

"I will be taught, thank you Taoist Qing Hui for your persuasion!"

Suddenly a student in the audience shouted uncontrollably.

Then, this thank you seemed to be contagious, instantly attracting every student to shout together, forming layers of sound waves rushing in the auditorium.

"I will be taught, thank you Taoist Qing Hui for your persuasion!"

"I will be taught, thank you Taoist Qing Hui for your persuasion!"

"..."

After a long time, these voices gradually stopped.

Zhang Ming looked at the glowing eyes of everyone, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "In this case, Pindao announces that the first recruitment of Yingtian Academy has officially started! I wish you all good results and all your wishes come true!"

After speaking, he turned and walked off the podium.

Li Mi, Zeng Xiaoniu and others hurried forward to arrange the next recruitment process.

The test locations for the six subjects of rites, music, archery, imperialism, calligraphy, and mathematics are different, and there is still a sequential order. Many students left the auditorium reluctantly to go to the reference.

They are gearing up one by one, hoping that they can display their prehistoric power this time.

When Zhang Ming returned to the courtyard, there was a person waiting in the courtyard.

"Xiahouchun, are you back?"

Zhang Ming was not surprised. Looking at the tall man with Guo Xiang and Yin Xue, he smiled.

The captain of Qingqi who was born in the army hurriedly bowed his fists and saluted, "Thanks to the care of Daoist Qing Hui, Xia Houchun was able to return safely. Thank you for your kindness. From now on, my life will be the Taoist priest." It's over!"

Zhang Ming waved his hand and said with a smile: "Hey, what do I want your life to do? Now that you're back, go back and assist City Lord Guo. By the way, why are you all here? Could it be that you have something to ask for the poor?"

It stands to reason that Xia Houchun should have been sent back by someone arranged by Qi Zhengye, so they should have come from the Sheriff's Mansion.

Did something happen to Qi Zhengye?

Xia Houchun didn't speak, Guo Xiang next to him smiled and said, "Master Qing Hui has sharp eyes, my sister Xue and I just came back from the prefect's mansion to pick up Xia Houchun, and it happened that the inspector Han was here, and he said he has something to invite you to discuss." .”

Zhang Ming raised his eyes: "Oh? Han Xingyuan..."

His heart moved, could it be some news that he was waiting for came.

"Come on, let's go and have a look."

Zhang Ming led the crowd and went to the Sheriff's Mansion.

After a while, several people boarded the government office again, only to see Qi Zhengye flatteringly serving tea and pouring it for Zhang Ming himself.

"Daoist Qing Hui, why don't you come here when you have time? This Lord Xiahou...hasn't suffered any injuries, has he?"

he asked anxiously.

Seeing this, Xia Houchun cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Lord Magistrate for your concern, the humble post is safe and sound."

At this time, Han Xingyuan came from outside the hall, stepped forward quickly, and saluted: "I have seen Daoist Qing Hui!"

Zhang Ming bowed back, and asked straight to the point: "Han Inspector Han is too polite, I wonder if you invited Pindao over to discuss anything?"

Han Xingyuan hesitated.

"To tell you the truth, it's not Han who invited you here, but the old man received a message that someone ordered me to invite you to wait here."

He paced up and down twice, not knowing whether to speak or not.

Zhang Ming couldn't help but be surprised: "Oh? There is someone in Dongling County who can call Han Inspector. I don't know who it is?"

Han Xingyuan suddenly smiled bitterly: "Where is the person from the county, but from..."

He pointed up.

Zhang Ming understood, and said with a smile: "It turns out that he is from the Jin court!"

Han Xingyuan nodded, but still didn't say anything, and said: "Yes, please wait a moment for the Taoist priest. This person said in the summons that he will arrive immediately, so he must have something very important."

Zhang Ming picked up the tea, took a sip and said with a smile: "Since that's the case, there's no rush for the poor, just wait."

He already has a number in his heart.

However, Zhang Ming was still curious. He didn't know who the Jin Dynasty would send to Dongling County this time. What was the purpose? Was it an enemy... or a friend?

Han Xingyuan was obviously also extremely nervous, he didn't sit down at all, and paced around in the hall.

Everything, wait for someone to come.

...

In the county town, the most prosperous streets are on both sides of the Lihe River.

However, at this moment, the sound of hurried hooves sounded on the street.

The people in the attics on both sides couldn't help poking their heads out, thinking: "Who dares to run a horse in the busy market? Are they looking for death?"

However, the moment they saw the person coming, they were shocked instantly.

I saw a group of two-winged flying horses running away from the street. The horses were dressed in crimson brocade, and riding a stern-faced woman in red armor who was fully armed.

The horse's hooves slammed and the speed was extremely fast. Whenever a pedestrian blocked the way on the street, it would sweep its wings and leap over.

For a moment, they walked through the busy city like walking on flat ground.

However, this is not the point of everyone's astonishment, but this team of red armored cavalry...they know each other!

"The queen's personal guard, crimson cavalry!"

Everyone shivered in fright, retracted their heads one after another, and exclaimed endlessly.

"What happened in Dongling County? In just one month, the Crimson Cavalry came twice in a row?"

Someone couldn't help but wonder.

"What else could it be? Lingshu watched the Taoist priest of Qinghui, flattened Xiaohanshan Temple, destroyed Hehuan Demon Sect, destroyed Zhaoming Academy, punished the royal family of Dongling, and subdued the county guard..."

"By the way, today is still the day for admission to Yingtian Academy!"

"When the crimson horse came, I'm afraid it brought the empress's oral order, or... an imperial decree!"

"No, you saw the leader of the crimson cavalry just now. When he came last time, he didn't seem to be there!"

"I remembered! She is... the leader of the crimson cavalry, Jiang Ye!"

"..."

Everyone talked a lot, and the more they talked, the more surprised they became.

Some people even dropped what they were doing, and followed the crimson cavalry far away, heading towards the sheriff's mansion.

They were all interested in watching the excitement.

"I don't know why the crimson knight came here. Could it be that it is for Lord Qi, the governor's mansion?"

"It's hard to say, if Daoist Qing Hui hit the county guard's mansion, he'd slapped the imperial court in the face. If His Majesty isn't angry today, he's out of his mind..."

"Hush! Silence! Don't die!"

"..."

The crimson rider traveled all the way, and soon stopped in front of the Sheriff's Mansion.

Zhang Mingruo in the government office felt something, and suddenly stopped drinking tea, and put the teacup on the table.

"The person who should come has finally come."

He said softly in his heart.

Immediately, a row of red-armored female soldiers appeared at the entrance of the hall in a heroic manner.

A good-looking, but vigorous and resolute female general led the team at the front, holding up a scroll of silk as she walked, and shouted: "The imperial decree has arrived! Please Qi Zhengye, governor of Dongling County, accept the decree!"

Qi Zhengye, who was watching in the hall, trembled for a moment.

What's the situation, why did the crimson knight come here, and the imperial decree issued...is for yourself?

With a terrified expression on his face, he quickly fell to his knees and shouted: "Chen Qi Zhengye kowtows to accept the order!"

Then, the female general stood still in the center of the hall, unfolded the imperial decree without looking sideways, and read: "By the heavens, the empress ordered..."

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