Han Shizu

Chapter 673

But the change in the little girl's demeanor could not be hidden from Liu Chengyou's eyes. She smiled slightly and raised her head to look at the accompanying Zhao Xi: "Where are all the scientific research scholars gathered this year?"

Hearing the question, Zhao Wei hurriedly replied: "Scholars from different places live in different places, but the place where the most people gather is Shangxian Square! There are many wine shops, tea houses, and guest houses, and it is also close to the Gongyuan. It has always been favored by scholars and refined scholars." Most of the scholars who came to Beijing lived there! Today is the hope, and most of the scholars are in the guest house, waiting for the announcement."

"That's just right, let's go to Shangxianfang to have a look!" Liu Chengyou's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately made a decision, beckoning to lead the way.

"Yes!"

Zhao Kuangyin immediately went to arrange a car to drive. As the escort general, he went on tour with Liu Chengyou more than once.Liu Chengyou took Mrs. Zhou's soft little hand and left Xiangguo Temple slowly under heavy guards.

"Yuan Long, Kaifeng is becoming more and more prosperous. From your point of view, do you always think it is?" Suddenly, Liu Chengyou asked Zhao Kuangyin.

Zhao Kuangyin was stunned for a moment, unable to understand why the emperor brought the topic up to this matter.But after thinking about it, he grasped the main point, but there was some hesitation in his expression.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou immediately said: "You don't have to worry about it, it's okay to speak up, talk about what's in your heart, and treat it as a chat between us monarchs and ministers."

Although the emperor said so, Zhao Kuangyin didn't dare to speak casually. After pondering for a while, he said: "Kaifeng extends in all directions. As a canal hub, wealth and goods from all directions are gathered here. , The reason why the capital was moved to Tokyo was also to eat in the Central Plains, whichever is convenient.

When the world is uncertain, forge ahead with determination, conquer the Quartet, and use it as your capital, which can bring out its benefits.However, it is located in a plain, there is no danger to defend, no terrain to rely on, and there is also the worry of flooding.In order to consolidate the security of the capital, the imperial court needs to station heavy troops to defend it. The longer the time, the greater the financial burden on the imperial court. "

"According to what you mean, after the world is settled, should I move the capital?" Liu Chengyou nodded slightly and asked.

Zhao Kuangyin shook his head cautiously: "How dare I speak rashly about the important matter of moving the capital? It's just that your majesty has a question, so answer it from the heart!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou smiled and didn't say anything more about this matter.I don't deny that Liu Chengyou has the idea of ​​moving the capital, the reason is still that point, there is no danger to defend.Based on the current situation in the world, the country is in a prosperous and upward development stage, and its military strength is strong enough to stabilize the country and conquer the world, but what about dozens or hundreds of years later?
The ending of the Northern Song Dynasty has proved the limitations of Kaifeng. As an economic and cultural center, there is no problem, but as the capital of a country, it still needs to be considered.

The so-called "virtue is not in danger" is just a rhetoric out of political and power considerations, and the result is also obvious, how much more did the Northern Song Dynasty pay for the word "virtue" and to consolidate the safety of Kaifeng.Hebei is already flat, and Henan has no danger to defend. It is simply reverse double insurance.

However, it was not so easy for Liu Chengyou to move the capital. The vested interests in Kaifeng alone were a huge obstacle.

Of course, no matter what, Liu Chengyou is just thinking about it right now.If we really want to move the capital, it’s still too early, it’s not necessarily five or ten years old, and we need to make some preparations in advance
In Shangxianfang, the cultural atmosphere is extremely strong, especially in Caishi Street, where there are many talented people and refined scholars, even the air seems to be filled with literary atmosphere.Coupled with a group of scholars who went to the examination, it further stimulated the prosperity of literature and Taoism.Strolling among the streets, you can still hear the escaping tunes in Daozuo Yinfang. In short, no matter whether it is true talent, learning or arty, everyone likes to gather here.

When getting on and off the car, Liu Chengyou was very considerate and personally helped Mrs. Zhou get off the car.Standing in front of a restaurant with the loudest voices, it is a three-storey building with elegant decoration, wide and large doors, thick and high thresholds, an external cover, a high-hanging plaque, and three gold-plated characters attracting attention.

"Jinshi Building!" Liu Chengyou looked up and murmured, "Who is so flamboyant? No wonder scholars like to gather here!"

In the restaurant, a literary meeting is being held. It is said that it is organized by the owner of the restaurant to invite undergraduate scholars who are talented and hopeful to come to meet friends through literature.The surrounding decorations are very festive, and a few pedants sit aside to judge, and there are hundreds of people watching the excitement in the hall.

Liu Chengyou and his party only entered with a few people, without making too much publicity, called an Accord, and went upstairs to watch.After observing for a while, Liu Chengyou said with a smile: "Is this the so-called celebrity romance? It's so loud and public, it's more like a group of actors pleasing the audience!"

Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Zhao Wei said with emotion: "This is also a way for scholars to become famous!"

"Can a good reputation influence the imperial court's selection of scholars? Can it influence the appointment of official positions?" After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said quietly: "Milu Tengfeng, can it really prevent fraud in the imperial court?"

Liu Chengyou's three questions were sharper than the last, and no one around him dared to answer them.

Immediately, with a faint smile, he picked up two fresh cherries from the fruit plate and shared them with Concubine Zhou Shu. The air seemed to be filled with the sour smell of love.

"Go and find out, who is the master of this Jinshi Building!" Liu Chengyou ordered after glancing at the surrounding environment.

"Yes!"

After watching it for a while, Liu Chengyou lost interest. He really liked poems and songs, but because of his talent, he only loved the surface and those beautiful words, but it really made him sink his heart to pay attention to research. , will be sleepy.

Fortunately, it came late, and after a while, the so-called literary meeting was coming to an end.

"Call the scholar who won the championship, I want to meet!" Liu Chengyou noticed that Da Zhou's eyes fell on the scholar who won the applause in the hall, and ordered lightly.

Seemingly aware of the displeasure in Liu Chengyou's tone, the little lady left and looked away, afraid of causing misunderstanding, she hurriedly explained in a low voice: "Official, I think that scholar seems to be from Huainan!"

"Really!" Liu Chengyou just blinked lightly.

Weiji, a young scholar, walked in under Zhang Dejun's guidance with doubts on his face.Sure enough, he is handsome and handsome, Mr. Pianpian.

The scholar also looked at the few people in the private room, sitting and standing at odds.Sitting is obviously a young couple. The young man has a short beard, a straight posture, a tall and straight figure, not angry and majestic, and noble. The lady next to him is not very old, but she has a beautiful appearance and a graceful and moving temperament. .

The two attendants stood by, one civil and one military, the warriors were tall and strong, with majestic faces, sharp eyes, and their hands on the sabers around their waists, ready to strike at any time.The literati's figure is slightly thin, his face is slightly pale, showing a little sickness, and he looks very low-key and restrained.

Such a combination is obviously extraordinary, plus Kong Zhuang's guard at the door is not like an ordinary follower, and there is this white-faced boy who speaks softly but forcefully invites him to go upstairs, and has to be searched when he enters the door.
The scholar was obviously intimidated, he lowered his head subconsciously, and wanted to ask a question, but his words were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't speak, his fair and handsome face was a little red, he was nervous and ashamed.

Zhang Dejun walked lightly to Liu Chengyou's side, and stood there with his arms tied.Seeing that he was a little embarrassed, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but chuckled, breaking the embarrassment in the air, and said, "What a talent! What's his name, where is he from?"

Hearing the question, the scholar subconsciously wanted to answer, but a little doubt flashed in his eyes, he bowed his hands, and asked tentatively: "Who do you dare to ask Your Excellency?"

Liu Chengyou glanced at it, and said lightly: "Now I'm asking you!"

The fluttering gaze swept away, and I suddenly felt a little depressed.Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said again: "Just now I saw you at the literary meeting, reciting poems and doing right, high-spirited, free and easy, open-minded, and neat, why are you not so straightforward now?"

Being so excited, the scholar immediately came back to his senses, took a deep breath, calmed down the inexplicable tension in his heart, and said slowly: "I'm next Zhang Ji, Chuzhou scholar!"

"Seeing that you are not very old, why do you want to come to Tokyo to take the exam?" Liu Chengyou asked.

At the beginning of the conversation, Zhang Ji calmed down a lot, and said: "Since I have obtained the qualification for the general examination, the imperial court will select talents, come now!"

Seeing his demeanor, he recovered a bit of ease and ease, Liu Chengyou said again: "I am quite confident, how do you think you did in the exam?"

Frowning, Zhang Ji said with a light smile: "Articles and strategies, I think I'm not weaker than others, they are just the practices set by the court, and I don't have experience in handling affairs, so it's hard to say!"

"From your point of view, you have some complaints about this topic of affairs!" Liu Chengyou became a little interested.

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Jie said in a helpless tone: "These test questions are more suitable for the promotion and transfer assessment of officials who have already worked in the office. !"

(End of this chapter)