Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 2181, thoughts of retirement
"Crackling!"

"Clang! Clang!"

On the streets of the capital, accompanied by the sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers, men, women and children throughout the capital flocked to the streets to watch this year's new champion.

Luo Hongxian, a 25-year-old native of Ji'an Prefecture in Jiangxi Province, was wearing a No. 700 Scholar Mansion and riding on a bay red horse. He was proud of the spring breeze and was parading through the streets with more than [-] new scholars with a smile on his face.

This is a lively show that only happens once every three years in the capital, and it is also the busiest time in the entire capital, even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.

All men, women and children in the capital would crowd to the streets to see if this year's No. [-] scholar is handsome, handsome or not.

Ever since Liu Jinzhong became the number one scholar, the first thing that young and old people in the capital look at when they look at the number one scholar is this appearance and age.

This year's No. 25 Scholar, Luo Hongxian, is obviously very young, only [-] years old. At this age, countless scholars may not even be able to pass the exam, but he is already the No. [-] Scholar.

In terms of appearance, he is also handsome and has an extraordinary appearance. He has inherited the excellent tradition of a top scholar in the Ming Dynasty who must have a good skin.

Luo Hongxian is also a genius!
Like Hu Xiwen mentioned earlier, he passed the provincial and general examinations at one time. He took the provincial examination in Jiangxi last year and passed it once.

You must know that Jiangxi was famous as the hometown of the test master during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and he was able to pass the test in one go, which shows that he is also quite good.

What's even better is that this is his first time to participate in the test, and his ranking is also extremely high, second only to Tang Shunzhi and Hu Xiwen's No.3.

During the imperial examination, the articles he wrote were appreciated by the emperor, and he also became the number one scholar. Tang Shunzhi and Hu Xiwen were ranked No.2 and No.3, respectively, second place and third place.

Of course, Luo Hongxian is not just bullish in this respect.

The reason why Luo Hongxian took the provincial examination at 24 was because his favorites were Wang Shouren's Neo-Confucianism and Geography among the new studies. He was determined to be a scholar since he was a child, and he liked to do research.

When he has nothing to do, he would follow Wang Shouren's example and lock himself up for a few days and nights to think about it, or he would take a casual trip, and when the time came, he would study geography carefully.

For this reason, he also went to the new school to take classes and learned many contents and subjects of the new school. This is one of the reasons why he was able to rank among the best this time, because he is a person who has learned the new school.

Learning new science and geography took up a lot of his time, so that when others started taking the imperial examination in their teens, he was still playing around there.

But a good man is a good man, even if he is later than a man, it doesn't matter.

He has profound attainments and achievements in many aspects, and has many similarities with Wang Shouren, and he can even be said to be another copy of Wang Shouren.

Luo Hongxian is relatively indifferent to fame and fortune. He practiced Sanjiu in winter and Sanfu in summer, horseback riding and archery, studying maps and history, went to school for astronomy, rites and music, laws and regulations, yin and yang, and arithmetic. Matches, physical chemistry, etc.

In layman's terms, this person has a wide range of interests and hobbies. He likes to learn everything. The key is that he is amazing. He can learn everything at once. He is very powerful in many aspects and is very famous in history. of a person.

For this reason, his parents were also troubled. Luo Hongxian, who was born in a family of officials, his parents and elders all hoped that he could take the imperial examination well.

This Luo Hongxian didn't work very hard and just learned casually. He passed all the way, easily passed the provincial examination and the general examination at one time, and finally won the first prize.

There are not many such great people in ancient and modern times.

The reason why he is not as famous as Wang Shouren is mainly because he offended Emperor Jiajing early in history. He wrote a letter criticizing Emperor Jiajing for his obsession with cultivating immortality and alchemy, which led to government corruption. Emperor Jiajing dismissed him from office early and went home to concentrate on research.

So his reputation is not as great as Wang Shouren's, but he is indeed a great man.

Luo Hong first rode a horse and led the Xinke scholars through the streets, and the common people in the capital naturally had to comment.

"This year's No. [-] scholar is not lazy, he is long or rich."

"It's really good. It looks dignified and has an extraordinary appearance, but it doesn't have the weak air of a scholar, but it has a masculine feeling like a soldier."

"Compared to the champions of previous years, this year's champions should also be ranked among the top three."

"I think the number one scholar in Hongzhi's 12th year is the most handsome one."

"You are talking about Liu Gong, the chief assistant of the current cabinet. I also think he is the most handsome one, but that was all 30 years ago."

"That's right, he's already a 50-year-old man, how handsome can he be?"

"You young people, you have never seen Mr. Liu back then. He is so handsome and has a refined temperament. I don't know how many girls in the capital have fascinated him."

"The granddaughter of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites and the granddaughter of Duke Dingguo were both fascinated. The daughters of the two wealthy families married him at the same time. Miss is heartbroken."

"Yes, yes, you young people have never seen Liu Gong back then."

"But this year's No. [-] scholar is not bad."

"I think this year's Tanhualang is very handsome. The key is that this person is still very young. He may not even be in his 20s."

"This year's Tanhua is called Hu Xiwen. It is said that he is talented. I heard that he has not married a wife yet."

"I've heard it too, I've heard it too. A reporter interviewed Hu Xiwen. He is from Chengdu. His ancestors have been farmers for generations. After his parents went to work in Chengdu, they tried their best to send him to study. He lived up to expectations. This time Became a flower explorer."

"You are really young, you are only 18 years old, and you have a bright future in the future."

"Isn't it? Liu Gong was 20 years old when he was the champion. He is 18 years old, and he is the same as Liu Gong back then. He is handsome and handsome. Maybe he will be another Liu Gong in the future."

"This year's No. [-] is also very young!"

"The number two name is Tang Shunzhi, from Changzhou, Nanzhili. According to the newspaper, he is only 24 years old."

"This year's No. 25, No. 24 and No. 18 are all young. They are 50, [-], and [-] years old. How embarrassing are the [-]-[-]-year-olds who follow behind them."

"Don't laugh at them, even if you are 50 or [-] years old, you are still a Jinshi, and you will be an official of the court in the future. In front of them, I am just a commoner like an ant."

"That's true, that's true!"

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Above a restaurant, Liu Jin and Wang Shouren were also drinking tea while looking at the veterans parading down the street, feeling a lot of emotion in their hearts.

"Time flies like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, 30 years have passed. We were the same back then, but now my hair and beard are white. Liu Jin, you are also 50 years old."

Wang Shouren looked at Luo Hongxian who was riding a tall horse. This Luo Hongxian could be regarded as his disciple. He learned the Neo-Confucianism he created, and he learned from himself everywhere. Although he was not his own disciple, he was still the successor of Neo-Confucianism. a heir.

Seeing his disciple becoming the number one scholar, and looking at himself, his hair is already covered with white hair. Liu Jin, who is sitting opposite him, thinks back to the time when he was heroic, proud, handsome, and extraordinary.

Now there are traces of time on the face. Although it still looks quite young, it is still 50 years old anyway.

"Yeah, time is not forgiving, 30 years have passed in a flash, you and I are already old."

Liu Jin smiled and nodded.

Once this person is over 30, time seems to go faster and faster, faster and faster, one year has passed in a flash, and [-] years have passed in a flash.

"Old Wang, I have the idea of ​​returning to my hometown for the elderly."

After pondering for a while, Liu Jin said to Wang Shouren very sincerely.

"what?"

"You want to go home to retire?"

Hearing Liu Jin's words, Wang Shouren was dumbfounded.

Don't make trouble, okay, you are only 50 years old, and you are in good health, and you can continue to shine for the Ming Dynasty for at least ten years. Now you want to go back to your hometown to retire?

You must know that when many people are at your age, it is the rising period of their careers, not to mention returning to their hometown for retirement, even if they are sick, they will still have to hold on.

Like Yang Tinghe, who is already sick, and still clings to it, just because of the power in his hands, and Liu Jian, who is already 80 years old, still refuses to let go. She was so comfortable that she even said that she was going home for the elderly.

"I'm not kidding."

"Actually, I had a plan for my life a long time ago."

"In my plan, I just plan to stop working at the age of 50."

"Life is too short. We are already 50 years old. Who knows how long we can live."

"The world is very big. I want to use the rest of my time to look around and walk around. While I can still walk, my teeth are still good, and I can taste delicious food from all over the world."

"It is necessary to hurry up and go to all parts of the world to see these beautiful rivers and mountains, and to appreciate the customs and customs of all parts of the world."

"Isn't this much better than being bound here in the capital all the time?"

Liu Jin smiled and said to Wang Shouren.

Hearing Liu Jin's words, Wang Shouren couldn't help but take a closer look at Liu Jin again. This Liu Jin always has a place to impress him.

As an official, Liu Jin has reached the point where he can let go, and he can afford and let go. Since ancient times, there have been very few, very few.

What Wang Shouren admires even more is that Liu Jin has a very clear plan for his life. Now that he is old, he should let go of what should be let go, and do what he wants to do, to see the great rivers and mountains, and to appreciate the customs and customs.

When the body fails, he will return to his hometown, and finally Ye Luo will return to his roots. Perhaps Liu Jin's life is the most perfect life.

"But the emperor will not allow it."

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(End of this chapter)