The Lone Star of the Tang Dynasty

Only the old man knew in his heart that he had experienced too many ups and downs and tribulations in his life, and the emergence of this imperial examination system meant that he had the opportunity to show his talent.

Xie Zhongyuan, this name appears frequently in the conversations of young people.

They didn't know that this seemingly ordinary old man once had an extraordinary dream.

He aspires to pass the imperial examination, enter the official career, and serve the country. At that time, the power of the great families was huge, and the imperial examination system was seen as a threat by them, and was eventually abolished.

Xie Zhongyuan was deeply shocked, but he did not give up. He firmly believes that his talent will one day be recognized.

But as the years passed, his hopes were gradually dashed. He knew that he might never get the chance to show his talent again in this life.

Just as he was about to despair, he heard the conversation of the young people.

The news of His Majesty's decree to hold the imperial examination shone like a ray of light in his heart. His dream seems to be coming true again.

He was so excited that it meant a lot to him. He knew that the emergence of this imperial examination system meant the progress of the times and that his talent finally had a place to use. He couldn't help crying loudly, it was tears of joy, but also the emotion of the past and the expectation of the future.

For Xie Zhongyuan, the emergence of this imperial examination system is not only an opportunity, but also a new beginning. His dream is finally ...... come true

...... when the shopkeeper Xie Zhongyuan was suddenly in a daze

The young men suddenly became nervous, and hurriedly helped him up, according to the first aid method in the countryside, one of them pinched someone, and the other was busy poking him in the center of his foot. After a long period of busyness, Xie Zhongyuan finally woke up, he smiled apologetically at the young people when he saw this, and quickly turned around and went into the back kitchen to start preparing to eat.

This meal made them wait for a long time, and several young people couldn't help but look at each other, and their hearts were full of doubts: Could this dilapidated tavern be a black shop? At first, the shopkeeper was in a daze, and now he is delaying the ...... of food

Just as they were thinking wildly, Xie Zhongyuan walked out with several large basins of noodles. Originally, it was said that the noodles were three or two noodles for one person, but each basin turned out to be amazingly large, at least a pound of weight. What's even more surprising is that the noodles are covered with freshly cooked meat, and the aroma is tangy.

Several young scholars were stunned by the scene in front of them: "Old man, this ...... We can't afford this noodle!"

The man who had chatted with Xie Laohan before was also stunned: "Old Xie Tou, what are you doing here?"

Xie Zhongyuan smiled heartily and waved his hand to signal that everyone didn't have to worry: "Haha, everyone can enjoy it with confidence, today's meal is my treat!"

A young man looked at Xie Zhongyuan's wrinkled face and the large basin full of delicacies on the table, and asked puzzledly, "Shopkeeper, are you also going to Chang'an to take the imperial examination?"

Xie Zhongyuan nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with anticipation: "That's right, I also plan to go to Chang'an to try my skills, and these noodles are regarded as a reward for you for leading the way for me." As long as it is convenient for you, we can go to Chang'an together!".

Xie Zhongyuan had already decided that he was going to Chang'an to take the imperial examination.

As soon as the news was exchanged, this group of young people immediately became confidants with Xie Zhongyuan, and there was no age barrier.

The reason is obvious, they share the same feeling in their hearts at the moment.

Your Majesty, you are truly the King of Wisdom!

Gu Zhi Yao Shun, but that's it!

At the same time,

The entire Tang Dynasty, and even countless students from poor families, have the same plan as Xie Zhongyuan, and the whole country celebrates!

However, there are also those who disagree with this matter......

For example, some people in Chang'an City ......

......

Li Er has a team that truly belongs to him, led by Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui. He didn't need to rely on the eunuch group to grasp the information like Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and through this team, he could quickly understand the people's response to the new policy.

Late at night, the Ganlu Hall was brightly lit, Li Er looked at the dignified faces of his important ministers, and couldn't help but interrupt their admonitions: "Don't be so nervous, is it so scary for the people to be happy? You are all right, but I don't want to see any twists and turns tonight." Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, if you don't drink and lie down, no one will want to leave the palace!".

Wei Zheng and the others looked at each other and smiled, although they were helpless in their hearts, they also understood Li Er's youthful nature, which was the reason why they were willing to follow this British master.

However, Du Ruhui, who was the secretary of the military department, insisted on his principles and rejected Li Er's proposal to drink: "Your Majesty, just because this is a great event related to the fortune of the country, how can the minister sit idly by and let the good thing be abandoned halfway." "

Li Er naturally understood what Wei Zheng was referring to - with such a large-scale change, all families would definitely take action. In his opinion, although Emperor Yang of Sui did a lot of things that he had also envisioned to implement, the reason why he was called a faint monarch was not completely unreasonable, but because he acted recklessly and was not cautious enough, which led to the turmoil of the country. Therefore, Li Er did not reprimand or forcibly retain Du Ruhui, after all, he was the key person in the team responsible for military security.

"Well, I'll leave these things to you. Li Er said in a deep voice.

Du Ruhui responded: "Yes, Your Majesty." If there is a slight difference, the minister is willing to raise his head to see him!" Different from the rigorous and orderly in the court, Du Ruhui left the Ganlu Hall in great strides after speaking, without any extra politeness.

Although the two did not clearly say what "these things" were, they knew very well in their hearts that they wanted to prevent the family from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos.

Li Er saw Du Ruhan's departing figure, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous in his heart. After all, not long after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the lessons of the past are not far away, and Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty only made the world's families rise up one after another to become anti-kings because of a few edicts, and this lesson made him have to be cautious.

At the same time, it is ...... in a square area in the south of Chang'an City

Although it looks ordinary on the outside, it is resplendent on the inside, comparable to the inner courtyard of the palace. This area is inhabited by several of the Tang Dynasty's current families, including both prominent and influential figures. Although among the five surnames and seven hopes, not all of the highest status stayed in Chang'an as officials, but those backbones were active here.

At this moment, several old people in the workshop are gathering to discuss, surrounded by beautiful maids, including some stunning beauties with beautiful faces, they perform their duties, or beat their legs and pinch their shoulders, or pour tea and water, and those who are less glamorous are responsible for cleaning and other chores.

"Li family child, alas!" an old man sighed, causing several other people to frown.

"Brother Cui, why did this Li Er'er have the whim to open the imperial examination? Don't he know the lesson of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty who died because of the imperial examination?" another old man asked puzzled.

The old man surnamed Cui smiled slightly and replied: "What Brother Wang said is wrong, Li Er's move is actually to buy people's hearts and sell his reputation and reputation, and he intends to plot against our family's land. "

Everyone echoed and scolded Li Er for being mediocre and shaking the country, as if forgetting that it was their support that enabled the Li family in Longxi to sit on the throne. They questioned why Li Er dared to open the imperial examination, so that these low-level people had the opportunity to get in touch with the learning of sages, and were they not afraid of causing turmoil again?