The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 111 Sui Dynasty Pharmacist
"General, our Great Ming Emperor is only in his teens, but he is already feared by the world.

He led the Dragon Cavalry of Emperor Wu to destroy the Jiannu of the Jin Dynasty and defeated the 100,000 iron cavalry of Kublai Khan of the Yuan Dynasty. He was invincible and unparalleled in the world.

Becoming invincible in the world is just a matter of time.

Your Majesty is now reorganizing the Ming army.

When the Ming army is fully reorganized, it will be the time to conquer the four seas and unify all the countries."

“And right now, our Ming Dynasty is lacking people like generals.

If the general enters our Ming Dynasty, he will surely hold a high position in time.

Wouldn't it be great to lead the troops to destroy the Sui Dynasty and kill Yang Guang in the future?" Lu Wenzhao said in a high-spirited tone.

Wu Yunzhao hesitated for a few breaths, thinking about the Ming Emperor who made the Sui Dynasty's top leaders extremely fearful.

He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "I will go to Daming with you, but I have to go and bring back my son first."

"This is human nature." Lu Wenzhao was overjoyed.

He accomplished a great feat this time.

Wu Jianzhang was killed by Yang Guang, and the entire Wu family was executed. Only Wu Yunzhao, who was guarding Nanyang, escaped and started a rebellion in Nanyang.

In the battle of Nanyang, Wu Yunzhao killed dozens of Sui generals and became famous.

He was defeated by Yuwen Chengdu, the most powerful general of the younger generation of the Sui Dynasty.

There is no need to say much about Wu Yunzhao's strength.

His identity is also very interesting. He was once one of the most powerful people in the Sui Dynasty.

His joining the Ming Dynasty is the best role model and example.

It can attract talents from the Sui Dynasty to join the Ming Dynasty.

“The general is wanted by the Sui State at this time, so it is not appropriate for him to show up.

If the general trusts us, he can tell us the whereabouts of the young master and we will bring him back for you." Lu Wenzhao said seriously.

Wu Yunzhao nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, but I want to watch from a distance."

Although he felt that this person would not lie to him, he was indeed a member of the Ming Dynasty's Embroidered Uniform Guard.

But just in case, you still have to be careful.

"As it should be." Lu Wenzhao said with a smile.

Two days later.

Only after taking over the ignorant young son from Lu Wenzhao did Wu Yunzhao trust Lu Wenzhao even more.

"Captain Lu, I have a cousin, Wu Tianxi, and a sworn brother, Xiong Kuohai.

Both of them are as powerful as me. When they hear that I was defeated and fled to Nanyang Pass, they will definitely avenge me.

I want to go meet them and invite them to join the Ming Dynasty. Is that possible?" Wu Yunzhao said frankly.

Lu Wenzhao was as excited as Wu Yunzhao!

Although he thought that Wu Yunzhao was just being modest, these two people were definitely extraordinary.

It’s perfect for us to enter the Ming Dynasty together.

The more talented people he has, the greater his achievements will be.

"Of course. Your Majesty will be happy if these two heroes also join our Ming Dynasty." Lu Wenzhao affirmed.

The atmosphere between the two of them became better.

"General Wu, do you know of any talented people who might join our Ming Dynasty?" After thinking about it, Lu Wenzhao couldn't help but ask.

It cannot be said that the development of the Jinyiwei in the Sui Dynasty has just begun, but it has just begun to intensify.

Of course, the talents found could not be compared with Wu Yunzhao, who was once the most powerful person in the Sui Dynasty.

Wu Yunzhao pondered for a moment. With the help of his cousin and sworn brothers, he was confident that he could make a name for himself in the Ming Dynasty.

But it was another country after all, and he had no roots in the Ming Dynasty.

He would not be naive enough to think that everyone in the Ming Dynasty would welcome his arrival.

Therefore, the more people you know, the better, and you can keep each other warm and be more valued.

"The Sui Dynasty has many talented people, but most of them are children of aristocratic families, and it may be difficult for them to enter the Ming Dynasty.

But there is one person who is possible." Wu Yunzhao's tone was not too sure.

"Who?" Lu Wenzhao asked in surprise.

"This man's name is Li Jing, with the courtesy name Yaoshi, and he is the nephew of the Duke of Shouguang County, Han Qinhu.

Although his official position was humble at that time, he had always had great ambitions. It was said that when Han Zhuguo was alive, he loved his nephew the most and praised him a lot.

Later, he was praised by the Minister of Personnel Niu Hong as having the talent to assist the king.

Even Duke of Yue Yang Su looked at him differently.

It can be said that his talent is well-known among the ministers of Sui State." Wu Yun opened his mouth and said.

"Your talents are well-known among the nobles of Sui State, why do you still hold a low position now?" Lu Wenzhao said with his eyes shining.

After saying that, he suddenly came to his senses.

No matter how talented you are, you may not necessarily be valued.

Especially in a country like the Sui Dynasty where aristocratic families were in power.

Li Jing's biggest backer should be Han Qinhu, but Han Qinhu died many years ago and is no longer popular anymore.

It is normal for an official position to be of low status.

If he hadn't held a low position and was not valued, Wu Yunzhao wouldn't have said anything about him.

"Thank you, General, for telling me." Lu Wenzhao clasped his fists and bowed.

"polite."

Just a few days later, Wu Yunzhao and Lu Wenzhao met Xiong Kuohai and Wu Tianxi.

After some drinking, Xiong Kuohai and Wu Tianxi agreed to go to Daming with Wu Yunzhao.

Two days later, they quickly packed up everything and the three of them headed for Daming with only nearly a hundred of their closest relatives and some valuables.

Lu Wenzhao sent a centurion to lead them.

As for himself, thinking about what Wu Yunzhao said to Li Jing, he gritted his teeth and went to the capital of Sui in person.

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Ming dynasty.

Zhu Houzhao naturally didn’t know how many talents from all over the country wanted to come to the Ming Dynasty, so he continued to watch and wait patiently.

The end of February in the first year of Shengwu.

The imperial examination had begun, and this time, 1,300 Jinshi candidates were to be recruited.

Six hundred and eight-part essays, six hundred practical matters, and one hundred business principles.

No matter what, this is a quota for Jinshi.

Therefore, the number of people participating in this imperial examination was the largest since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

There are more than 10,000 people.

Given Zhu Houzhao's current power and the vigilant eyes of the imperial guards, this imperial examination was naturally extremely strict.

However, Zhu Houzhao became interested and quietly entered the examination room, wanting to see the talents of the Ming Dynasty.

But after looking for a while, he left without interest.

What the hell are you writing about?
very messy.

In any case, Zhu Houzhao would never admit that he couldn't understand it.

Not at all.

On the third day of March, the results of the imperial examination were announced.

Some scholars were ecstatic, while others were filled with despair.

Zhu Houzhao was not interested in the eight-legged essay and just took a quick look at the current affairs test paper that was at the top of the list.

After a while of guessing and guessing, my eyes became clear and I felt that what I wrote should be okay.

And the first and second place were two people who passed the Wenzhaoxianguan, Zhang Cong and Yan Song.

This made him feel even better.

During the palace examination, he directly selected Zhang Cong as the first and the top scholar, and Yan Song as the second and the runner-up.

The third place in the imperial examination also takes the current affairs test.

The emperor did not conceal his emphasis on current affairs at all.

The scholars who took the eight-legged essay examination were very disappointed, but there was nothing they could do.

I was even a little relieved, because I knew that His Majesty had already issued an edict that there would be no eight-legged essays in the next spring examination, but rather a paper on current affairs.

They were the last group to take the eight-legged essay exam, so how could they not be happy?

The special examination was over, and 1,300 successful candidates entered the Ming Dynasty court.

Except for the one hundred Jinshi who passed the merchant examination and will enter the Ministry of Commerce directly, the remaining one thousand two hundred Jinshi will enter the six ministries to observe politics and learn all kinds of knowledge that they need to know.

March 5th.

The young man in a long green robe was holding a book and looking up at the solemn Wu Zhaoxian Hall in front of him.

A gleam of determination flashed across his eyes, as cold as a pond.

Strided in.

In less than half an hour, Qiu Yue hurried over from the camp of Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry.

The training of Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry would not be missed every day. Qiu Yue was in charge of the Wu Zhaoxian Hall, but he did not stay in the hall all the time.

If anyone came while he was away, they only needed to pass the assessment by the people in the hall and he would be notified.

He will come immediately.

Unfortunately, these days, no one has been able to pass the assessment conducted by the people in the museum.

There is actually only one aspect to the assessment of people in the museum.

Has your personal strength reached the innate level?
Those who have reached the Xiantian realm are considered masters in the whole world and are by no means ordinary.

A person at the innate realm is enough to make him make a trip.

As for those who have insufficient personal strength to reach the innate realm but possess military talent, there is no need to worry about missing out.

Qiu Yue would come to Wuzhaoxianguan every day, and if there was such a person, he would personally assess him.

And today, he got a big surprise.

The people in the museum informed him for the first time that someone in the innate realm had come. He was very young, looking no more than twenty years old.

How rare is it to find someone who is so young and has the confidence to enter Wu Zhaoxian Hall?
So Qiu Yue rushed here as quickly as possible.

Just the first time they met, Qiu Yue secretly praised him.

What a tall and proud young man!
"Brother, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time." Qiu Yue was the first to clasp his fists and speak gently.

The young man looked at him secretly and was slightly surprised. This General Qiu Yue did not look like an ordinary rough man. He was worthy of being entrusted with important tasks by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

He clasped his fists in return and said, "General, you are very kind."

"May I know your name, brother? Where are you from?" Qiu Yue asked directly and frankly.

"My surname is Gu, my name is Xichao, and I am from the State of Song." The young man said seriously.

"Brother Gu." Qiu Yue's expression remained unchanged, he just smiled and said, "You have come from afar, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, I welcome your arrival."

Gu Xichao felt surprised and a little warm.

This attitude gave him more confidence.

"You're welcome, General."

“Brother Gu, let’s not waste any more time talking nonsense, you have the strength of the innate realm.

With such strength, as long as you have not been a person who harmed the people in the past, our Ming Dynasty will certainly be willing to welcome you to join.

However, this is the Wuzhaoxian Hall, which places more emphasis on military talents.

So next, I will have to test Brother Gu." Qiu Yue said directly and cheerfully.

“Of course.” Gu Xichao nodded, then said solemnly: “But I have something to say in advance.

If the general is willing, we can conduct another assessment."

"Please speak." Qiu Yue said solemnly.

"I was born in the State of Song and am of lowly origin. Would the Ming Dynasty be willing to allow a person of lowly origin like me to serve as an official?" Gu Xichao remained calm, with an air of cold pride standing tall.

Only under the wide sleeves that no one could see, a hand was clenched tightly, and the blue veins were clearly visible.

This is his last chance.

Qiu Yue felt a little confused. No wonder he came to Ming Dynasty.

His face became more serious and solemn, and he said slowly without hesitation: "Brother Gu, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty said it himself, no matter who you are, as long as you have talent and you have not harmed the people.

The Ming Dynasty will definitely not let your talent down."

(Chapter two.)
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