The capital of the Great Qin Empire.
The civil and military officials went to court as usual, but the only difference today was that the laughter of the Confucian officials was louder.
Everyone knew that the Imperial Examinations were about to begin, and there would always be one or two Confucian geniuses appearing. How could they not be happy?
Many people were waiting to see how the Emperor would set the questions.
"Enter the hall."
Following a loud and clear voice.
The civil and military officials entered the hall in an orderly manner.
After the officials entered the hall, everyone began to bow.
"Peace, Your Majesty."
The voice of the empress rang out.
"Rise."
Everyone stood up. Just like every day, they had been discussing state affairs for the first hour, working together to make every decree perfect.
After the discussion of national affairs was over, everyone began to fall silent.
It was normal for the generals to remain silent. After all, they didn't care about the imperial examinations, so why would they bring it up? Was he looking for trouble?
The Confucian official did not speak, and they did not speak either. It was not that the Confucian official did not speak, but they were waiting for the Emperor to speak first. Otherwise, they would appear too eye-catching.
There were many unspoken rules in the imperial court that could not be messed with.
Every word, every action, and even every speech represented an attitude, so the court could not speak nonsense. After all, those who spoke nonsense would either be demoted or eliminated.
At this moment, the empress's voice sounded.
"Dear ministers, how is the imperial examination?”
Her voice rang out. She took the initiative to mention this matter, which was considered to be throwing out a brick to attract jade.
The Confucian officials couldn't pretend that they didn't hear him.
"Replying to Your Majesty, all the materials for the imperial examination have been prepared. We are just waiting for Your Majesty to give us the questions."
In the court, Prime Minister Wang stood up and said.
In front of the Emperor, one could not say those empty words and directly say the specifics.
"Since you're ready, do you have any recommendations?”
The empress's voice continued to ring out. She was the emperor. Although she could have a say in everything, it was impossible for her to have a say in governing the country. Unless she acted arbitrarily, it was best for her subordinates to discuss and decide on a good decision.
At this moment, Prime Minister Wang's voice sounded.
"Your Majesty, I have some ideas."
It was still the Prime Minister who came out.
"This subject believes that the rebellion of the vassal kings has just been pacified, and the people are already suffering. Great Qin needs to recuperate, so why don't we focus on how to develop the people's livelihood?"
"If it were to be a topic like pacifying the demons in the past, it wouldn't be appropriate. Only when the people are strong will they be Great Qin's solid backing."
The Prime Minister spoke very clearly.
In the past few years, the former emperor's army had first attacked Dujiu Ridge, and then there was the rebellion of the vassal kings. The people of the 72 prefectures of Great Qin had already suffered greatly.
The best example was the chaos caused by the demons in Shaohua Mansion. Most of the experts in the mansion had been recruited. If Gu Bai hadn't reversed the crisis, even the combined forces of the mansion wouldn't have been able to calm down so quickly.
As soon as he said this, everyone agreed.
"Your Majesty, we all agree that Great Qin needs to recuperate."
At this moment, the empress's voice sounded.
"Before deciding on the topic, I would like to ask if anyone knows about the hero who pacified the demons this time."
silent for a moment
The Minister of Official Personnel Affairs, Cao Yan, stood up and bowed.
"Your Majesty, this person is a well-known Confucian scholar from a Humble School in Nanhua Mansion."
The rest of the people were not surprised at all. They had already investigated Gu Baizhu when he was in charge of the imperial poetry. Now that the empress had specially mentioned it in the imperial court, no one understood what she meant.
The empress nodded in satisfaction and asked again,
"Now that Great Qin is in need of manpower, you can't let such a talent be buried."
I see
The officials in court are not fools
There are two paths for scholars in the Great Qin Dynasty after the imperial examination. Your Majesty wants us to rope in Gu Bai as an official.
As the head of the officials, Prime Minister Wang instantly understood that it was time to show his strategy.
"Your Majesty is right. Such a talented person will definitely benefit hundreds of millions of people as an official. This subject suggests that the Ministry of Rites come forward to welcome him into the capital for the imperial examination with national etiquette."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone exclaimed in unison,
"National gift?"
"Only special envoys from the Human Race's ancestral land come. Isn't this too grand?"
Even the empress did not expect the prime minister to value this person so much.
The Prime Minister ignored everyone's exclamations and calmly explained,"
"Your Majesty, Gu Changshou is very talented. According to my understanding, he is comparable to Lord Taibai."
"Tai Bai?"
"No wonder!"
When everyone heard that Gu Bai was as talented as Taibai, they all fell silent. Based on their understanding of the Prime Minister, they would not easily approve of a person. However, they were convinced that Gu Bai could be so approved by the Prime Minister.
The reason was not only because of his trust in the Prime Minister, but more importantly, the influence of Taibai was too important.
The Great Qin was once a mid-sized kingdom in the East Continent that could be destroyed at any time. It was only until Taibai appeared out of nowhere that it brought the Great Qin to the most powerful empire in the East Continent in just a hundred years.
Now that there was a person who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Taibai, how could the empress and the prime minister not treat him with respect? It was completely reasonable to welcome him with national etiquette.
.............
The moment Gu Bai opened his eyes,
In front of him were two golden dragons that were hanging in the air. Below them was a carpet covered in flowers. At the end of the carpet, one could vaguely see the officials welcoming them.
On the left stood about a thousand young girls, all dressed in white and red dresses, holding flowers in their hands. On the right stood about a thousand young boys, all dressed in white and black pants, holding folding fans in their hands.
On the right side of the high platform, the court musicians saw Gu Bai's figure and played a beautiful welcoming tune.
As the music started, the young men and women on both sides bowed in Gu Bai's direction.
"We welcome the students of the Great Qin Dynasty to the capital for the imperial examination. I hope you will get what you want."
Gu Bai and the others finally understood that it was a welcoming ceremony, but wasn't it too grand?
Liu Zhengde and the other students were already feeling excited. They had never heard of such a grand ceremony in the past. They did not expect the empress to place so much importance on all the students in her first imperial examination.
It felt so good to be valued by others. Several people were so touched that tears were about to come out.
These mysterious and gorgeous ceremonies shocked Gu Bai-it seemed that the higher-ups placed a lot of importance on education. It was no wonder that Great Qin could become the East Continent's most powerful Kingdom.
Without waiting for everyone to stand up and thank him, the young men and women on both sides welcomed him again.
"A national gift welcomes the hero of the Southern Palace, Gu Changshou, to the capital for the examination. On behalf of Great Qin, His Majesty thanks you for saving countless citizens."
" We welcome the hero of Nanhua Mansion, Gu Changshou, to the capital for the imperial examination. The Prime Minister, on behalf of the civil and military officials of the Great Qin Dynasty, thanks you for saving countless citizens."
" We welcome the hero of Nanhua Mansion, Gu Changshou, to the capital for the examination. The Palace of Culture represents the Great Qin Academy to thank you for saving countless people."
This time, no matter how stupid everyone was, they understood that the main purpose of this national greeting was to welcome Gu Bai, and to put it bluntly, it was just a side gift.
Although everyone was surprised, they were not jealous. Gu Bai's achievements were enough to spread his name through the ages. The students could only admire him. If not for the fact that they were specially instructed by the instructor not to make friends with him, they would have surrounded Gu Bai long ago.
Gu Bai was welcomed to the front of the officials. The others did not follow him. This was a glorious moment for Gu Bai!
"Confucian scholar Gu Changshou, my master Ji Shan greets the Prime Minister!”
Walking to the front of the carpet, Gu Bai saw a group of Great Qin officials, and the person who welcomed him whispered to Gu Bai that the person in front was the current Prime Minister of Great Qin.
Gu Bai came to the front of the officials. The officials finally saw Gu Bai, who had been curious for a long time.
Gentle and refined, neither servile nor overbearing. Although the green robe and cloth shoes were old, they were very clean. It was obvious that the women in the family had exquisite craftsmanship. Everyone could imagine the will of a young student who had studied hard for ten years, the clean sleeves that did not care about fame and fortune, and the righteousness that was attached to his loved ones.
Great Qin's officials had long been trained to have a pair of sharp eyes, and they could tell a thing or two from a person's temperament to their clothes. Everyone was filled with admiration.
Prime Minister Wang helped Gu Bai up with both hands and laughed,
"Changshou, we have been waiting for your arrival for a long time. Follow me and see the glory that belongs to you."
After saying that, he pulled Gu Bai's hand and walked into a golden chariot in front of him.
Although Gu Bai appeared calm and composed, he was still extremely shocked by the national gift prepared for him.
Although he had saved Nan Hua Mansion, it shouldn't be so grand, right? What was the meaning of this?
Thinking of his Transcendental Fifth Grade Experience Card,
My heart slightly calms down
He decided to follow the rhythm of the other party first. If it was not necessary, he would not waste it.
.....
The Great Qin Capital's Chaotian Road was the longest road in the Great Qin Empire. It was ten miles long and a thousand feet wide.
The two sides of Chao Tian Road were already filled with the people of the capital. They were all scholars who came to see the rumor of Bi Jian Tai Bai.
As a golden chariot appeared in the eyes of the commoners, a wave of high-pitched shouts rang out. The commoners did not pretend. They were indeed cheering.
In this world, anyone who saw a hero who saved the human race would be extremely respectful. This idea had been passed down since the Human Emperor.
Gu Bai stood on the golden chariot and looked at the people around him as he listened to their cheers. With his realm, he could feel that they were sincere. He was even more determined to protect them in the future, whether it was for himself or for the human race.
The commoners watched the golden chariot leave and Gu Bai was so young. They were filled with hope for the future. The prodigies of the human race were rising.
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