Qi Niang likes this Pei Langjun very much.

Pei Zhi is good-looking, and he is the type that children are prone to giving birth to a sense of intimacy. Last year, when their master and apprentice went out of Shu to Luoyang, it was Pei Zhi who took the wind and washed the dust.

As a result, Li Bai got acquainted with many Pei Jiaerlang who guarded the eastern capital.

This time he went to Chang'an, Li Bai had taken the lead in sending a letter to Pei Zhen, and he didn't worry about Chang'an's eyes.

There are several roads to choose from from Jiannan Road to Chang'an, Li Bai took Qi Niang and didn't want to go too quickly, so he simply set off from Mianzhou, crossed Jianzhou, stayed at Jinniuyi for half a day, and then went out of Sanquan County to the big post road.

The post road leads directly to Meridian Avenue, which can be regarded as entering the category of Chang'an County, Jingzhao Prefecture.

Qi Niang looked left and right from the horse's back, a little curious: "Master, why are there so many people in a hurry, do everyone want to go to Chang'an?" ”

Li Bai traveled all the way, and he had already seen Mai like snow.

In this era, this is mostly a dress only for scholars who have not won fame.

So he said: "In the government test of Jingzhao Mansion, in addition to the twenty-three counties under its jurisdiction, there are many people from other counties like me. After all, there are more places and more opportunities here. ”

Qi Niang nodded, as if she didn't notice the competitiveness of the Jingzhao Mansion Examination.

When they arrived near the Jinguang Gate on the west side of Chang'an City, there were only a few scholars left, most of them were shy and stayed outside the city or in the county below, and only the Hu merchants who came and went led their camels to Chang'an City.

In front of the Jinguang Gate is a huge rain master altar, I heard that this year's Guanzhong flood, the grain has been damaged, this altar to pray for rain is somewhat deserted.

After successfully entering the city, both the master and apprentice were shocked by the one hundred and eight squares dotted around-

I have never seen such a tall and wide earth building surrounded by rammed earth walls!

Qi Niang was like a kitten who couldn't stay idle, curiously probing her brain, jumping up and down, Li Bai was afraid that people would fall, so she had to pull the back of her neck collar hard to prevent her from running blindly.

"Master, Master, Chang'an's Fang City is bigger than anything we've ever seen! It's still magnificent! ”

Li Bai coaxed: "Okay, good, this is the foot of the Son of Heaven, the style of the Jingshi." You follow me first, I will meet Pei Zhi in Xishi, there is still some time, let's go there first and settle down, put down the luggage. ”

Qi Niang came down obediently and followed behind Li Bai with small steps.

See Pei Zhen......

Pei Langjun is that she has grown so big, she has seen her favorite Xiao Langjun, and she likes it so much that she wants to grow up and marry him.

Li Bai was confused, and he didn't understand what this little girl's sudden quiet and cowardly appearance was.

Entering the Jinguang Gate, the left and right sides are Qunxian Fang and Jude Fang, and then east along the main road, it is the West Market. It is the sunshine is good, the West Market is full of merchants, food shops, cake stalls, orchid wine shops, etc. are arranged in an orderly manner in the market, and occasionally there are two high-nosed and beautiful Hu people wearing exotic clothes passing by, and Qi Niang's head is instantly twisted into a twist.

Li Bai couldn't cry or laugh: "Eh, come back to your senses." Look at the neck is going to break. ”

Qi Niang turned her head embarrassedly and explained in a low voice: "They look very different, and the clothes are so beautiful with small bells hanging on them." ”

The Tang Dynasty is broad and inclusive, it accepts many different cultures to worship, but it is not blinded by exotic customs. It can be seen that the Tang people always have a pride and self-confidence in their bones.

Although Qi Niang is young, she is also proud of the Tang Dynasty, so she doesn't think that Hu Ren looks good and dresses up, but she is attracted by those small silver bells.

Li Bai smiled and patted her head: "There is a Persian shop in the West Market, I will go shopping and buy it for you later." ”

Qi Niang nodded excitedly, thinking that it was not bad to hand over the money given by Ah Weng to the master for safekeeping.

There are two mansions in the West City, one is near Sanlijin Lake in the northwest corner of the West City, and the other is the "Persian Residence" opened to Persian merchants. Qi Niang was not used to eating things with pure Hu flavor, so she chose the first one.

This mansion is far away, and when they put their bags and come out, it was just the time they agreed with Pei Zhen.

Li Bai carried Qi Niang and ran away, and soon arrived in front of an orchid restaurant.

Qi Niang blinked, she had never entered this kind of wine shop, and asked excitedly, "Master, is Pei Langjun here to ask us?" Orchid Wine Shop, is it the wine made by the little lady of the Hu people? ”

Li Bai touched his nose a little uncomfortably: "Ahem, sort of." ”

He didn't dare to tell Qi Niang that this wine might not have been brewed by the little lady of the Hu people herself, but it would definitely be poured by them and invited to taste it.

Orchid is a fashion in Chang'an.

Pei Zhi was shaded by his family, and when he entered the court, he did a job from the six grades, lived in Menxia Province, and often served the emperor. I think I must have learned this from the dignitaries of the DPRK and China.

Li Bai smiled helplessly and led Qi Niang into the door.

This wine shop doesn't look big from the outside, but there is something unique inside. The small building on the second floor is very emotional, and from the first floor, you can also walk back to a small patio.

The roof tiles of the patio reflect the blue sky, and under a Chinese acacia tree, Pei Zhi wears a light green round-necked robe, and a silverfish bag hangs from the belt around his waist, and is allowing an orchid to pour wine into his mouth.

Qi Niang: ???

Li Bai didn't pay attention to Qi Niang's little expression that was strongly impacted, and arched his hand to catch up with Pei Zhi enthusiastically.

Qi Niang struggled in her brain alone for a while, and finally figured it out.

The preface is retracted, she doesn't like an old man like Pei Zhen, he is so old, and he hasn't married like the master, and there is a reason why!

The love of the little girl comes and goes more urgently.

So, when Pei Zhi and Li Bai finished their relationship, squatted down with a smile, and greeted Qi Niang gently, he only got Qi Niang's indifferent face: "Uncle Pei An." ”

Li Bai squirted out a mouthful of old wine: "Poof." ”

Pei Zhi covered his heart and was greatly injured.

"I'm the same age as Li Shibai, but I'm just a few days older than him! Qi Niang, Qi Niang, when I was in the Eastern Capital, I forgot all about the friendship of buying food for you every day. ”

Of course, she remembered that the water mat in the eastern capital was so delicious.

Qi Niang licked her mouth weakly and staggered her gaze.

The two men couldn't figure out Qi Niang's temper, but the orchid who was pouring wine on the side smiled, covered her mouth and muttered a few words in Sogdian, seeing that everyone didn't understand, she slowly explained in Chinese: "Lang Jun, the little lady is jealous." ”

Pei Zhi and Li Bai glanced at each other, bent over and laughed, almost unable to stand up.

Qi Niang: "......"

Is it that funny?

After laughing, the two unnutritious people gasped for breath, told Hu Ji to retreat, and wanted to touch Qi Niang's head, but they were ruthlessly avoided. was so frightened that Pei Zhi ordered all the snacks in the store as an apology, and Qi Niang reluctantly didn't bother with them.

Pei Zhi finally remembered what was going on, took a long breath, and asked Li Bai: "Twelve Bai, you said in your letter that you want to participate in this year's Jingzhao Mansion government exam, is it true?" ”

Li Baihai drank a bowl of wine and sighed: "Of course, I brought the county test solution book and a written statement. ”

After he said this, he saw that Pei Zhen's expression was a little subtle and complicated.

Li Bai approached and asked in a low voice, "What, is there anything wrong?" ”

"You also know that now that I'm reused, I've been put on the shelves and arranged to wait for Your Majesty." There was no one else in this small patio, but Pei Zhi lowered his throat very low, and his head was about to hit Li Bai, "In May this year, it rained in Guanzhong, and the counties of Gyeonggi were catching up with the wheat harvesting and drying wheat, and almost half of them had sprouted. ”

Li Bai knew about this, and he had told Qi Niang about it when he entered Jinguangmen.

Seeing this, Pei Zhi continued: "Because of this matter, the imperial court wants to open a warehouse to release grain, and no one dares to make trouble under the nose of the Son of Heaven, but Taicang on the outskirts of the city has to manage the food and salary of the royal family, hundreds of officials, and the army, and it is really not enough to supply the two million stone relief grain for a while. Therefore, some people hit the idea on the standing position of the eastern and western markets. ”①

The Chang Ping position was deliberately set up because of the heavy rain in the sixth year of Gaozong Yonghui, and the road was broken, which caused the price of rice in Beijing to soar.

It can be said that this is a firewall to protect the daily life of the people in Beijing.

Now, the west wall of the people in Beijing is to be demolished to make up the east wall, and it may even affect their daily expenses.

This is the reason why Pei Zhi brought up this matter.

"After this incident, Your Majesty deeply felt the importance of agricultural talents, and together with several great ministers, he planned to set up a filial piety and power field department (2) in the township tribute Chang Branch this year, which will be recommended by the state and county governments."

The name sounds easy to understand, and the recommended person must be filial to his parents, love his brothers, and especially good at farming.

Qi Niang flattened her mouth, temporarily crammed Buddha's feet, and asked for a lot.

She didn't think that His Majesty would be able to find such a talent at once, so she simply secretly raised the food basket and ate the delicious food by herself.

Li Bai was surprised, so he wondered: "Opening an extra subject is also to find good talents for the country, and it does not conflict with Jinshike." Pei Saburo, what kind of dumb riddle are you playing with me? ”

Pei Zhi bent his eyes and smiled without saying a word, and after a while, he spoke: "The recommended recitals from the states of Jiannan Province are the earliest. After His Majesty saw it the day before yesterday, his face was very strange, and then he summoned the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Rites to ask about the matter of the children's department. ”

When Li Bai heard the three words of Jiannandao, his eyelids jumped slightly, and he had some bad premonitions.

The smile on his face disappeared, and he said, "Pei Saburo, what are you talking about?" You know who's up there, right? ”

Pei Zhi looked directly at Li Bai: "Then guess what, what is the name of the person recommended by the Mianzhou Mansion?" ”

Li Bai knew the prediction, and sighed helplessly: "...... Is it Li Leyang? ”

Although this is a question, there is no tone of doubt at all.

Pei Zhi didn't answer directly, seeing that Qi Niang's eyes suddenly widened, and the fish in her mouth forgot to chew, she couldn't help but smile: "If it weren't for the mention in your letter that Qi Niang has entered the Li family's household registration, I guess I wouldn't have thought of it." ”

He also said: "Your Majesty also specially asked about the examination of girls in the boy science department. The Ministry of Rites guessed His Majesty's thoughts, and only responded to it, but the Ministry of Officials did not let go. ”

Over the years, the power of tribute selection has been transferred from the Ministry of Officials to the Ministry of Rites.

This time, the Gong Gong Division is against His Majesty, and the good days are coming to an end.

Pei Zhi didn't finish speaking, but Li Bai understood, and looked at Qi Niang with some concern.

Before Qi Niang's identity was clarified, he originally wanted to hear what Aya meant and told her to hide it obediently. Who would have thought that on the first day of arriving in Chang'an, Qi Niang had already made a name for herself with His Majesty.

Li Bai asked Qi Niang with a headache: "Don't be stunned, what do you think yourself?" ”