At this time, the Jingshi, if you want to say that it is lively, it is still in the city that never sleeps.

The celebrant has found a craftsman to put on the left side of the door of the security station, and further to the left is the sign of Jinyiwei.

There are also two yamen on the right side of the gate: the Criminal Department and the Dali Temple.

On the plaque in the center, there are six words of the Sleepless City Security Station.

The original suspicion of this place has been completely eliminated with the swaggering visit of the master of ceremonies, Liu Gonggong. After all, the people of the so-called Earl's Court were arrested on the spot.

Yu'e also suddenly became a celebrity in the city that never sleeps.

Many people don't know what's going on, and they always feel that the eunuchs in the palace won't support her for no reason, maybe there is something hidden behind it, it's just that people usually don't show it!!

In this way, no one dares to make trouble in this crispy tofu shop, and the normal life of opening the door to do business has returned, and after the 'Fight to Fame', many people have come to visit!

Some gentlemen like to sit here, order a serving of tofu and say a few sour words. Like ......

"Tofu is a soft thing in the world, but Miss Yu'e's ambition is a hard thing in the world.

"Not bad, not bad!"

"If you want me to say, the name of crispy tofu can be changed, just change it to hard tofu, Miss Yu'e, what do you say?"

Originally a tofu shop, it has now become a place where Qingliu expresses its aspirations.

But Yu'e doesn't understand this, anyway, the business is good, she is happy, whatever the guests say, she replied with a smile: "I don't know what to call a woman who has never read a book, you, buy it, you can give it whatever name you want to give it." ”

"You see, people aren't happy." The friend who came laughed at him on the side, "What hard tofu, ugly tight." Besides, tofu is soft, you have to call it hard, can you do business in the future? ”

"Huh? It's just to make people feel puzzled, so they want to understand. When I knew the inside story, I naturally felt that this Yu'e girl's tofu was different. ”

Yu'e looked at these young people talking about this, and she felt happy in her heart, anyway, there are many people, which means that it is prosperous.

It's her small shop, and there aren't so many places to sit.

There were a lot of people standing in line outside.

If there is no such thing, it is not easy to get this group of people to line up in peace.

"Erwa," Yu'e was busy with her front and back feet, and found a gap to tell a relative of her to help, "urge the kitchen, and the finished tofu to move out quickly, there are many people lined up outside." Also, we have to do more tonight. ”

"So, when can I rest?"

"What are you resting on, go quickly!"

I still think about this when I make money.

The liveliness here has also driven the popularity of the city that never sleeps.

Looking back now, it was a blessing in disguise.

For other merchants, seeing a tofu girl win two earls with their own eyes, then they have nothing to fear.

It also happened to be close to Chinese New Year's Eve, and many individuals went to the street to buy New Year's goods, and the flow of people in this sleepless city could not stop.

Moreover, this year is the autumn and winter season of the imperial examination, and it is already November after the release of the list, plus various processes to go, and it will be December after a slight delay.

The meaning of the Ministry of Officials is that the officials who have been awarded this year can go to their posts after the Lantern Festival and before the thaw.

After all, there is no reason to let people rush to the moon, so it is easy for people to spend the festival on the road.

Besides, even when it comes to that term, there is nothing to do at the end of the year, what are you in a hurry to do?

Of course, those who don't win the lift are casual.

In this way, there are more than 300 new science and technology scholars gathered in the Jingshi, these people have been working hard for many years, and there is no heavy burden on their bodies, which is the most proud time in life.

Therefore, in the city that never sleeps, these people gather every day.

This scene is connected by the eaves of the corridor, the lanterns are everywhere, and at night in it, I only feel that the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty is in front of me.

After what happened last time, Gu Zuo didn't dare to take it lightly, so recently, he would go around the city that never sleeps, and even buy some things to see if there was a problem.

Lest like last time, the emperor knows about it, and he, the official in charge, doesn't know yet.

After walking down a few times, I met Xing Guan and Jiang Yong, who I had met on the boat before.

There were originally three of them, but this time there were only two.

After finding a teahouse and sitting down on the second floor, Gu Zuo knew the reason.

The other person, Song Wen, fell off the list.

"Ugh." Gu Zuo couldn't help but sigh, looking out from the second floor here, the lights were colorful, brilliant and prosperous, but I don't know how many people who failed to make the list and hurried away against the cold wind in this dark night.

"Ten ditch gods stay together, and they are silent for half a year. The sideburns are like snow and the heart is like death, and he is still the first person under Chang'an. ”

He is chanting the work of the Tang Dynasty poet Wen Xian.

It means that dozens of members of his family depend on him for food and clothing, and he has been in Beijing for half a year to take the exam, and he has completely cut off contact with his family. But the result?

sideburns like snow,

The heart is like death.

So sad, so sad.

Xing Guan couldn't hide his emotions and said: "Brother Song, he is also a talented person, this time he may not be able to win the will." Next time, I will definitely be on the list next time. ”

There are those who are in the middle rank, and there are those who fall off the list, which is also a matter of no choice.

"What about the two of you, can you be an official?"

Xing Guan was a little embarrassed, "Brother Jiang let go of Deqing Zhixian and is in the next ...... The ranking is not superior, and only a seat in the Ministry of Observation and Punishment is lost. ”

The so-called view of politics actually means that there is no place to place you, so you can find a place to see for yourself.

"It's not difficult. With your talent, it is a waste to observe the political and criminal department, and then the official will say hello to the criminal department, and you will come to the Shaofu to observe the government. As for Ruxing (Jiang Yongzi), it is better to go to Huzhou Mansion to serve as the magistrate of the county according to the documents of the Ministry of Officials. ”

Xing Guan was overjoyed when he heard this, and he left his position to salute, "Thank you Shao Situ, Shao Situ appreciates the grace of promotion, and the lower officials remember it in their hearts, and they dare not forget it." ”

Jiang Yong was also happy for him, "Brother Xing's opportunity makes me even more envious." ”

"Shao Situ, look at this Confucianism, he is not sincere, now everyone in Beijing knows where the saint is preferred, and he still says that he envies me."

Gu Zuo said: "It is indeed one step ahead of the county to be released, but if you want to advance further, you must have some political achievements, which is not an easy task." ”

And because it's not easy,

Therefore, the officials selected through this method must have withstood some tests.

Comparatively speaking, those who are in the ministry are actually only a part of it, and in the case of the management level and structure have been fixed, even if they have achieved anything, the emperor will most likely only notice one or two officials in charge.

It can only be said that there must be rewards for doing difficult things.

Jiang Yong is a big bucktooth, and his appearance is extremely ugly.

However, in Gu Zuo's opinion, although Xing Guan talks more, his lip service is better. But in terms of real talent and real learning, this Jiang Yong is still powerful.

When I was on the boat, the first person to have an impression was Jiang Yong.

Even Jiang Yong himself is still confident, probably because he has a furrow in his chest.

Such a leisurely and extraordinarily lively night,

Zhu Houzhao did not continue to soak in government affairs, and lanterns were already hung everywhere in the palace.

Some of the patterns on the lanterns are like auspicious animals such as dragons and phoenixes, some are like auspicious fruits such as peaches and plums, some are like city towers, and some are like birthday stars.

At night, the lanterns in the east and west gardens and other parts of the castle are lit up as if they are competing with the stars and moon in the sky.

The emperor took his first queen and three concubines, crossed the Yuhua Gate to the West Garden, and took a boat on the Taiye Pool. This is a horseshoe-shaped artificial lake in the west garden of the Imperial Palace. Banzai Mountain in the palace was dug up with soil here.

There are thousands of lights on both sides of the lake, and the festive atmosphere is still quite strong.

And said that it is a queen and three concubines, but in fact, it is four little girls in their cardamom years,

In addition to Queen Xia, there are also the virtuous concubine Chen, the Shufei Shen, and the Shun concubine.

Chen is the girl who looks like Qiuyun, Shen was chosen, also because of her appearance, she is slender, thin and cold, Zhu Houzhao still likes this kind of goddess style.

As for her character, Zhu Houzhao hasn't been to her yet.

He was only thirteen years old.

It's a pity that Huaiyan and Huaixiao are not there, because they are both pregnant, so they still don't come out at night in winter.

The dragon boat walked leisurely on the lake, and Zhu Houzhao was very intoxicated by the beautiful scenery and beauties, and even thought that it would be good if Zhengde came slowly in the second year.

"You're all looking at me like this, I don't even know where I'm going tonight. I feel that whichever one I go, the other three will have to be sad. ”

Probably because she was not particularly familiar with it, except for the Mongolian woman Ruqige, the other three, including Empress Xia, all told the emperor that she was shy.

"In the harem, the queen is respected. His Majesty naturally wants to go to Kunning Palace. Concubine Chen took the initiative to say.

Empress Xia also thought so in her heart, the emperor still hasn't had a round house with her.

Zhu Houzhao saw that they were all gorgeous and infinite, so he couldn't help but walk over, and kissed the cheek of one of them, this is his way of getting along, he already has the name of husband and wife, even if he doesn't do that, he won't be too honest, so although the first three are shy, they don't hide.

only to the side of the character,

Zhu Houzhao always felt that thirteen years old was really too young, "Concubine Shun, you ......"

"Your Majesty will never favor one over the other, right?" Mongolian women are bold.

So, he kissed him on the forehead.

"I just said that you would be sad, and it wasn't all because I couldn't go. I am also thinking that you will get married in December this year, and you will have to stay away from your relatives and come to the depths of the court. This red lantern, I'm afraid I can't watch it with my parents. ”

"Your Majesty." Empress Xia opened her mouth and said, "My three sisters and I entered the palace willingly. Your Majesty is a man who values love and righteousness, how can he be sad if he is committed to His Majesty? ”

Zhu Houzhao didn't fully believe this sentence, maybe they didn't dare to say it even if they wanted their parents.

"This year, I will accompany the four of you more, I don't necessarily have to go to anyone's palace, like tonight, we are together, accompany each other, and we will not be empty in the cold palace."

"If Your Majesty says so, then there are two younger sisters who are pregnant."

"It's windy here, after all."

Empress Xia insisted, "Then go to the house?" It's not going to leave the two of them behind every time. ”

Zhu Houzhao nodded happily, "Okay." The queen will do this, and you will order someone to buy a bigger place, and I will spend it with you every festival. ”

In fact, he began to miss home and relatives, how could these teenage girls not want to.

He still remembered where he came from, and naturally knew where he was going to take Da Ming.

"In a few days, it will be the second year of Zhengde......"

(End of chapter)