Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 435 The Ming Dynasty

In this mysterious land of China, whether it is prosperity or decline, it has been reincarnated countless times, and the one who laughs last is always hidden behind the scenes. Whenever dynasties change, it is the most testing of human nature. At that time, the so-called sage's way can cure the prosperous times, but it cannot cure the troubled times. Once ambition breeds, it will expand uncontrollably until the final moment arrives!

Bang bang bang! !

Under the starry sky, countless bright fireworks bloomed. Compared with the capital in previous years, the capital near Zhengdan was even more lively.

"Look! The fireworks specially made by Shaofu are more beautiful than ordinary fireworks!"

"Yes! I have heard that these specially made fireworks were made by the Military and Military Affairs Department of the Shaofu."

"Really or not? Isn't the Arms Cleaning Department an important agency that oversees the manufacture of firearms and ordnance? Why are these fireworks produced?"

"You don't know this, right? The fireworks that you supervised were all previously mass-produced gunpowder, which did not meet the acceptance criteria of the Arms Cleaning Department, so they were eliminated to rush into the production of fireworks."

"No, how do you know this?"

"Hey, my nephew works in the Armaments Cleaning Department. This is not even a secret in the Arms Cleaning Department. The real secret is something that no matter how much money you spend, you can't find out..."

In the Dashi Yongfang Temple in the inner city of Beijing, a large number of people gathered in the clouds, looking at the fireworks blooming under the night sky. Various discussions were going on. And among the crowd, some people were overflowing with smiles and pride, which could not be concealed by any means. living.

Scenes like this were not only found in Yongfang during the Ming Dynasty, but also occurred in various places inside and outside the capital. It seems that in such an atmosphere, the Ming Dynasty was still strong and had a hint of prosperity.

Just a bustling capital city does not seem to represent the entire Ming Dynasty. However, for most people, they don't know that much.

In a restaurant somewhere in the capital.

"Everyone, everyone, I suggest that we all have a drink together, how about that?"

In the private room, Shen Tingyang smiled, picked up his wine glass and looked around, "Speaking of which, we are from all over the world, and it is fate that we can get to know each other in the Imperial College. We are here next year. We did not leave the capital for the examination, but chose to stay and prepare for the exam. This year’s Zhengdan, I am afraid that we will not be able to get together with our relatives and friends, but Shen believes in one thing. After the examination is over, we can all give to our families. Relatives and friends have brought back good news, what do you think?"

"That's right!"

When a young man heard this, he immediately echoed: "We have passed the most difficult provincial examination, and we will definitely be able to pass the national examination that is about to start next!"

"According to someone, one cup is too little, you should drink three cups!"

Hua Xia stood up with the pot, stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, we are able to gather here because we have received the great grace of the Holy Spirit. On the eve of the provincial examination, His Majesty issued a special decree to allow all the supervisors of Beiyong to not have to return home. For reference, you can take the Beizhili Township Examination nearby!"

"Even because there are so many candidates taking part in the Northern Zhili Township Examination this year, Your Majesty has issued a decree to increase the number of candidates, otherwise many of us will be left behind!"

The originally lively banquet was temporarily quiet at this moment. The smiles of Lu Xiangsheng, Ni Yuanlu, Su Guansheng, Huang Daozhou, Dong Zhining and others sitting at the banquet gradually dissipated and were replaced by different emotions.

indeed.

The Beizhili Township Examination in the first year of Tianqi was truly an unforgettable special experience for people like them. Under this rural examination, too many talents emerged.

Don't say anything else.

In the Imperial College alone, only a handful of students who took part in the provincial examination were left behind, and the rest all had to take the Zhongbei Zhili Township Examination. Only these personal experiences can understand how difficult it is.

Even so, if the emperor had not issued a decree to increase the number of candidates in the name of Yuji, I am afraid that many of them would have lost their names.

This matter was considered a big deal in the court.

After all, increasing the number of candidates does not mean that the number can be increased. For this matter, Zhu Youxiao not only added a number of quotas to Beizhili, but also increased them in other places.

The rural examinations held in various places in the first year of Apocalypse can be said to be an examination where gods fight. The joint examinations in the second year of Apocalypse and the subsequent palace examinations will be even more exciting than the provincial examinations.

Because since Xu Guangqi took office as the Imperial College, batches of people have been specially recruited to study in the Imperial College by Zhu Youxiao in the form of secret orders.

At present, the atmosphere in the Imperial College in the capital has changed a long time ago!

"well said!!"

Seeing that the atmosphere of the banquet was a bit delicate, Shen Tingyang smiled and raised his glass: "Brother Hua is still thoughtful. This is indeed Shen's fault. Before drinking three glasses of wine, Shen should punish himself with three glasses of wine, not for anything else." …”

"Brother Shen, how can I enjoy the fine wine to myself?"

Under this situation, Lu Xiangsheng picked up his wine glass, stood up and said: "We are fellow students of the Imperial College and participated in the Beizhili Provincial Examination together. No matter how good this wine is, we must enjoy it together."

"Yes."

Ni Yuanlu followed closely and said: "Ni suggested that the wine should be as Brother Hua said, but the fine wine cannot be given to Shen Tingyang alone!!"

At the suggestion of the two, everyone sitting at the table stood up one after another, with smiles on their faces again. They were so energetic and high-spirited!

Compared with the group of civil servants in the court, although they come from all over the world, they have no other ideas. They can get to know each other in the Imperial College because they have the same temperament, and the most important thing is that they have deep feelings in their hearts. Everywhere, there is a desire to help the country, to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty, and to do our best for the country! !

bang bang bang~

Just as everyone was finishing their drinks, the sound of fireworks outside the window attracted everyone's attention. Everyone gathered in this large elegant room gathered towards the windows facing the street.

"It's so beautiful. If I, Ni Yuanlu, can win the next examination and be lucky enough to participate in the palace examination, then Ni must do my part for the country."

"Speaking of which, the fireworks blooming all over the capital were built by the Superintendent of the Military and Military Affairs Bureau under the Shaofu. If one day he can succeed, Shen would like to enter the Shaofu. Have you heard about it? Since the opening of the sea in Tianjin , many Western merchants have sailed north and docked."

"I don't have that many thoughts. I just think that if I get lucky, I will share the worries for the country and His Majesty from now on!"

"this point……"

In several windows facing the street in this elegant room, these young talents gathered together, looking at the fireworks blooming in the distance, thinking about their future, and talking freely about their ideas.

Lu Xiangsheng, who had been silent among the crowd, had particularly determined eyes. Looking at the blooming fireworks, he secretly said in his heart that from now on, he would do his part for the Ming Dynasty, even if it bloomed quickly like fireworks. It will wither again, but he will not regret it!

The Ming Dynasty is not only the Ming Dynasty of the Zhu family, but also the Ming Dynasty of many people. It is because of the Ming Dynasty that more people can live a stable life. Although the Ming Dynasty now has problems of one kind or another, it is precisely this , it is more necessary to have talented and learned pillars to solve the long-term disadvantages and cancers of Ming Dynasty, instead of blindly slandering Ming Dynasty and denying Ming Dynasty...

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