Just as Li Mo's army was almost done with their training.
In Chang 'an, the civil and military groom search ceremony that everyone was looking forward to had begun.
The location of the groom search festival was chosen to be in the vast Imperial City Square.
The wide and flat Huang City Square was located at the south gate of the Imperial City.
The square was paved with white marble, and VIP seats were set up at the front.
Behind the VIP seats, there was enough space for about 100,000 people to stand, leaving it for the commoners.
The Chang 'an citizens who had time to come had already crowded these spaces with people.
The VIP seats were filled up one after another.
Between the VIP seats and the Imperial City gates, there was a huge colored cloth that blocked a corner of the square.
It made people curious about the contents behind the colorful cloth.
The rules of the competition had been announced three days ago.
The rules were simple.
Theory examination, three rounds.
Poetry, couplets, and paintings.
The combat examination also had three rounds.
Military strategy, riding and archery, and martial arts competition.
Now, it was time for the theory examination.
All the civil officials in the court appeared.
They would be the judges.
In addition, the judgment was public. Anyone present could voice their doubts.
For a time, the square of the palace was filled with people.
Almost all the men, women, and children in Chang 'an had arrived.
Of course, the VIP seats in the front row were exclusive to scholars and nobles.
At this moment, there was a heated discussion in the VIP seats.
"To be able to participate in such a grand event is truly an honor for us!”
"Young Master Su, why don't you try?”
"Young Master Wang must be joking. Those who dare to participate, other than the champion Li Mo, are all unmarried people.”
"That's right. I'm already engaged, so I won't participate in such matters.”
"Hmph, His Majesty clearly has the intention to let Li Mo win back the Fourth Princess.”
"That's right. What kind of talent does Li Mo have? Why can't I get such a good thing?”
……
In the VIP seats, the scholars were all jealous of Li Mo.
However, those nobles were looking forward to seeing Li Mo.
"Hey, Yuchi Baolin, you're not married yet. Why don't you go with the champion?”
"Cheng Chuliang, didn't you see the theory examination? If you want to make a fool of yourself, go ahead!"
" Uh…Forget it, I'll just cheer for the champion here, hahaha…"
"This time, besides that Turkic Dieluo, there seems to be another powerful opponent.”
"Are you talking about Zhangsun Wuji's son, Zhangsun Chong? That kid is skilled in both martial arts and martial arts."
"Fang Yi 'ai also came out.”
"That nerd? At most, he would pass the theory examination. If he passed the combat examination, the champion would be able to send him back to his mother's womb with a single strike!”
"Right, let's see what the champion will do!"
……
Behind the VIP seats.
The citizens who were standing there stared with wide eyes, waiting for Li Mo's appearance.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
Suddenly, the voice of Chief Eunuch Wang De came from the top of the palace tower.
The plaza of the Imperial City had a sound amplification effect.
Hundreds of thousands of people could be heard clearly.
Immediately, everyone stood up.
A figure in a golden dragon robe appeared on the city gate tower.
It was Li Shi Min!
"Long live my emperor!”
Hundreds of thousands of people shouted long live in unison, and the sound shook Chang 'an.
"Rise!"
Li Shi Min, who was standing on top of the city gate, raised his hands and looked like he was the king of the world!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Hundreds of thousands of people stood up at the same time.
"Whoosh…"
The crowd burst into an uproar.
That was because Li Lizhi, who was dressed in a white palace dress and looked like a fairy who had descended from the heavens, had also appeared on the city gate.
Her stunning beauty made everyone who saw her feel their hearts stop.
This was a breathtakingly beautiful princess!
Shua!
The colorful cloth in the middle of the Imperial City Square was put down.
Ten exquisitely carved wooden pagodas appeared.
The platform was located between the square where hundreds of thousands of people were gathered and the city gate where Li Shimin was.
This meant that the people above had to be scrutinized by the people and the emperor at the same time.
There was a person standing on each platform.
The arrogant Turkic prince Dieluo Zhi.
He was Fang Xuanling's son, Fang Yiai.
There was also Zhangsun Chong, who looked experienced and gloomy at a young age.
The young talents of the local Chang 'an clans were also among them.
Lastly, it was…
"Champion Marquis!"
"Champion Marquis!"
"Champion Marquis!"
Dressed in a purple military uniform, Li Mo was tall, mighty, and extraordinarily handsome.
The moment he appeared, he caused a sensation among the people!
The commoners below the stage and even the sons of many officials.
They were all looking at Li Mo with fanatical eyes.
This outstanding youth of the Great Tang had fought in the blood-boiling Battle of the Wei River.
He wanted him to become the idol of all the ambitious second-generation officials.
The commoners were filled with anticipation for their guardian angel.
Li Mo, who came from a small family, was also their target.
He represented the glory of the Humble Class!
The young ladies among the commoners secretly looked at Li Mo with shining eyes.
In any case, no one would notice him when he was mixed in the crowd.
They dared to let go of themselves.
Li Lizhi was also looking at Li Mo with admiration.
The theory examination had yet to officially begin, but the atmosphere of the entire venue had already exploded!
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