I didn't ask how many people there were in the world, but a man stood on his head. -------Southern song dynasty. Wei Liaoweng's "Man Jianghong. Sending Uncle Xi's Official to Chengdu"

Saying that the date of the imperial examination is approaching, Chen Long carefully reviewed the registration list, and was pleasantly surprised to find the names of Xu Shu, Xu Yuanzhi, and Lu Su, Lu Zijing, who are famous in history.

Chen Long immediately remembered Gao Ran and ordered Zhou Cang to immediately go and ask for questioning. Gao Ran rushed to the City Lord's Mansion, and Chen Long asked, "Zhang He came to declare the Martial Arts, do you know?" ”

Gao Ran said: "In the past, I wrote to him, as well as the new policy of the lord and my admiration for him. I also took myself as an example to show that the lord was eager to seek talent, and asked him to come directly to be an official, but he said that he was immoral and incompetent, and he could not shirk it. This time, I sent a letter to tell him about the Lord's disclosure of the martial arts, and I didn't expect him to come, but I didn't expect him to come. ”

Long Chen smiled and said, "This is to show your skills." I know that Zhang He's martial arts are no less than yours, but he would rather pass the exam to participate in the entrance to the office, rather than rely on his relationship with you, which shows that he is high-spirited. After saying that, he praised a few words, and asked Gao Ran to catch up with Zhang He, but don't say that he has been determined to recruit Zhang He, just say that Wu Ke is all based on his ability, and I wish him success.

After Gao Ran went, Chen Long remembered that this scientific expedition was just trying to get him out of the mountain. asked Zhou Cang to invite Jiang Wan again. Jiang Wan was busy with internal affairs, although it was early spring, he was still slightly sweaty on his forehead, slightly tired, and bowed down after entering the door.

Chen Long said distressedly: "Gongyan, you have a lot of things, although let Li Zuo take more responsibility and pay attention to your body." ”

Jiang Wan smiled and said: "Lingling is currently politically harmonious, but it is just a newly defeated Hengyang and Guiyang, and there are many things. These Catholics have sent local interior officials, and I feel much better here. Recently, the navy needs more materials, money and food, this is a major military affair of the lord, how dare I slack off. ”

Chen Long nodded, changed the topic, and said: "This scientific expedition, although Yin Mo and Chen Qun are in charge, I also want to invite you to go out of the mountain and invite someone." ”

Jiang Wan smiled and said, "Lord, please speak, is there anyone else in Lingling who needs to be so concerned about the lord?" Suddenly came to his senses and said, "Isn't it Liu Ba and Liu Zichu?" ”

Chen Long laughed and said, "If it weren't for Gongyan's expertise in internal affairs, I would have wanted you to be my military advisor." I would like to ask Zichu to serve as the advisor of the liberal arts for this scientific expedition, and to serve as the principal of Lingling Taixue after the scientific examination. ”

Jiang Wan bowed deeply and said: "The lord is humble and thirsty, and Wan is full of admiration. I'm going to go to Zichu's Mansion to find out his heart. ”

After Jiang Wan went, Chen Long wanted to arrange to meet Xu Shu and Lu Su, but remembering Zhang He's story, he still resisted the desire to meet the heroes of the Three Kingdoms in advance. Everything is said after the scientific examination, which is not only to reflect the fairness of employing talents, but also to let them get a sense of achievement through hard work.

Although I held back my desire, my heart couldn't help but surge. Xu Yuanzhi's strategy is no less than Zhuge Kongming, and Lu Zijing is the pillar of Sun Quan of Eastern Wu in later generations, and he can obtain such talents, not only like a tiger with wings, but also objectively weakens the strength of Sun Jian or Cao Cao and Liu Bei in the future, and the day when the world is unified will come as soon as possible.

For generals with flaws in history, Chen Long hopes to create a clean and upright officialdom atmosphere by recruiting them to serve under his command, so that they know that the most important thing is to work for the benefit of the people. If Chen Long found corrupt officials under his hands, he would not hesitate to kill a few famous generals of the Three Kingdoms to sacrifice the flag.

Early the next morning, the liberal arts examination was the first to start, and outside the Literature Garden, the cars and horses were like dragons, and the water was endless. The family is full of luxurious cars and horses, and the characters are splendid.

Chen Long was standing on the second floor of the inner garden of the Literature Garden, and from his vantage point, he could see the bustling scene outside the gate. The sun is shining, and the entire courtyard of the Literature Garden is full of single tables and chairs for candidates to write papers. The candidates gradually began to enter, Chen Qun led several main executives, standing on the steps to greet the candidates, and occasionally some candidates knew Chen Qun or Yin Mo and others, and bowed down one after another.

Jiang Wan, who was standing behind Long Chen, suddenly pointed to the gate and said, "Lord, Liu Zichu is here." ”

Chen Long was happy in his heart, after Jiang Wan went to Liu Ba's mansion yesterday, he came back and said that Liu Ba's attitude was ambiguous, and he didn't have hope, but he didn't expect him to really come today. I saw that he was still dressed in plain white, with neat Confucian clothes and a scarf, showing the demeanor of a famous teacher. Many local candidates in Lingling saw him and saluted one after another, proving that Liu Ba had a high reputation in the local area.

The students gathered more and more, tall, short, fat and thin, some rich and rich, some shabby, but they were all quiet and did not dare to make a loud noise on such a serious occasion. Chen Long was dazzled, but he didn't know which one was Xu Yuanzhi and which one was Lu Zijing?

The people watched at the gate of the courtyard, and the crowds slowly piled up, admiring the gathering of talents, and the grand occasion was unprecedented. The golden bell rang, the entire literature garden fell silent, and the exam officially began. Chen Qun loudly announced the examination discipline and congratulatory speeches, and all the candidates took out pen and ink one after another, and the officials put a roll of bamboo slips in front of the candidates.

As Chen Qun began, there was a sound of opening bamboo slips in the courtyard, but there was no word on the bamboo slips, and all the candidates couldn't help but look up at Chen Qun blankly.

Chen Qun smiled and said: "The question of this exam is to let everyone write a strategy. The four aspects of governing the country and leveling the family, military strategy, political discussion and diplomacy, and geographical exploration can be used, and the content is free for everyone to play, and even the topics are self-proposed. Anyone who has new ideas, courage, and insights may be admitted. Let's go. ”

There was a gentle buzz in the compound, and then it calmed down. Those who have written similar articles on weekdays are secretly happy in their hearts; Those who only know the Confucian classics frowned.

An hour later, there was the first candidate to turn in the paper. The examinee was still young, white-faced, and full of energy, Chen Qun smiled and nodded, and asked him to wait in his original seat.

Two hours later, the last candidate also handed in the paper, and Chen Qun asked everyone to send a blank bamboo slip again: "Since ancient times, the rhythm of poetry has a very good charm, and all living beings can write a four-character poem on the topic of any familiar urban and rural location." The content is not limited to landscape descriptions, including people's livelihood is preferred. ”

The candidates began to bow their heads again, and the young candidate who was the first to hand in the paper just now waved it again, and after handing in the paper, he did it on the chair and began to close his eyes and recuperate.

Chen Long became interested, and gently asked Zhang Ning beside him, "Who is this person?" ”

Zhang Ning smiled: "There are so many candidates, I really can't recognize them all." But this person happened to be circled by you in red, and I've seen his portrait myself, so I remember. This person is Buqi Buzi Mountain from Yangzhou Linhuai Huaiyin. ”

Chen Long nodded slightly: "It turned out to be him." "I thought that I drew a red circle because I was worried that there was Sun Jian's shadow behind him, but why did I trust Lu Su so much when I saw Hunting Xinxi yesterday? Could it be that there won't be Zhou Yu's shadow behind him?

After thinking about it, Lu Su has always been a loyal elder in his impression, and he is not good at or disdainful of deceiving people, which is why he trusts people so subconsciously. Wait until you read Lu Su's test papers, talk to Zijing, and then make a decision.

Thinking of this, he looked at Zhang Ning with a smile and said, "Mei Niang, you immediately send someone to Lu Su's hometown to have a look and find out how his relationship is with a man named Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin." If it's okay, I'm going to reuse this person. ”

Zhang Ning nodded, hurriedly turned around and called a few followers, and ordered.

Chen Long's wise eyes stared at the surging beings in the courtyard, and his heart was filled with a surging taste that he had never felt before, and then, the hot blood seemed to be pouring up on his head, and suddenly he was full of pride, and the saliva secretion in his mouth was actually bitter and sweet.