MTL - Pretending To Be a Holy Place, I Was Signed For a Thousand Years-Chapter 198 The decree arrives!

   Chapter 198 The decree has arrived!

  Dangling County, Yingtian Academy.

   Ignoring the ups and downs of the outside world, Zhang Ming took a serious rest for two days and was sitting in the yard to check the progress of the task.

  【Prestige Mission】Under your leadership, Lingshu Guan has achieved a certain reputation in the Jin Dynasty, but it is not enough. Please let Lingshu see the name of Qinghui, resounding in the world

  【Reminder】This task is a series of tasks, and there will be multiple judgment criteria. There is no specific content for each task, and the final achievement and task evaluation will be used as the reward basis. Please explore by yourself.

  【Current Number of Rings】02/05

  [Current Evaluation] B Middle (your reputation has finally surpassed one county and spread to the entire Jin Dynasty)

   Zhang Ming was a little overjoyed: "It seems that the battles with Confucianism, the county governor and the three sects in the past few days have increased my reputation a lot. It was originally a second class, and now it's a second middle school."

   "There is also the number of task rings, and it has also reached the second stage."

   "I just don't know what needs to be done in this link. Is it the established goal of the system, or is it a natural evolution with my mind and experience..."

   He couldn't figure out this prestige quest that he had never seen before.

   "If the C-level evaluation represents the reputation of a county, then the B-level should be beyond a county and become famous within the dynasty, then... What about the A-level?"

  Zhang Ming secretly figured out that he couldn't let himself go to the Northern Wei Dynasty, could he?

   "No, I should just count my reputation. Maybe I just need to let the Northern Wei Dynasty, Dongyi and other countries know about my reputation."

   He pressed his thoughts and looked out of the yard.

   Today is the admission day for Yingtian Academy, and there are busy figures walking through the corridor outside the courtyard from time to time.

"Qinghui Daoist, the county has four towns and eighteen counties under its jurisdiction, as well as several surrounding cities, all the students from the poor family who can come, and some descendants of the declining family also signed up, a total of three hundred and sixty-seven. , are now waiting in the synagogue."

   Zeng Xiaoniu walked in with a red face, looking very happy.

   He never imagined that in his lifetime, he could see the scene of the poor family flourishing.

  The sages said that all things are inferior, only reading is high.

  However, reading these two words, how difficult it is for them who were born in a poor family!

   But today is different, because a new Yingtian Academy has opened in the county seat, regardless of family or poor family, but there are talents who can enter the school.

   This is the future of the poor!

   And all of this stemmed from the Taoist priest of Qinghui in front of him.

   Zeng Xiaoniu had gratitude in his eyes.

   "Qing Hui Daoist, at such a sacred moment, please come to the scene to announce the official start of the first recruitment of Yingtian Academy."

   These words made Zhang Ming stunned for a moment.

   I didn't expect Zeng Xiaoniu and the others to have a sense of ceremony, and they had to announce themselves before starting the recruitment.

   "It's okay, Pindao is free to take a look."

   Zhang Ming thought a little and said.

  Then the two of them set off for the hall of the academy.

   The layout of this Yingtian Academy is extremely spacious, and there are various buildings in it, which are divided into iconic buildings such as school halls, study buildings, synagogues, and shrines.

   Among them, this hall is a place for students to gather and study. The space is extremely wide and can accommodate about 500 people.

   Zhang Ming and Zeng Xiaoniu soon stepped into it.

   A person standing one after the other, saw someone coming in, immediately stopped talking, and looked up.

   "Yes... it's the Taoist priest of Qinghui!"

   "Qing Hui, so he is Lingshu Guan Qing Hui?"

   "Yes, he must be right, didn't you see that Dean Li Mi bowed and saluted?"

  “…”

   They spoke a few words quickly, then held their breath and dared not make any noise.

The    synagogue was instantly eerily silent.

"Everyone, old man Li Mi, Tim is the dean of Yingtian Academy. This recruitment examination is of great significance. There are six subjects of etiquette, music, archery, imperialism, calligraphy and mathematics. Take the grades A and B to be enrolled in Yingtian Academy. ."

  Li Mi stood at the front of the hall, glanced around and said, "Next, I would like to ask Daoist Lingshu Guan Qinghui to persuade the students and announce the official start of this recruitment examination!"

   Then, he gave Zhang Ming a respectful salute and gave up his seat.

   Zhang Ming boarded the center of the hall and looked down. He saw a student with a flushed face. He didn't know whether he was excited or nervous, and they all looked at him with burning eyes.

   There are poor families and noble families.

   "Everyone, Yingtian Academy has been established for the first time, and a hundred things are waiting to be done. I am very grateful to you for coming from afar. Some of you can pass the entrance examination, and some of you may fail."

Zhang Ming opened his mouth and said, "Applicants devote themselves to studying and become a pillar of talent. Those who are unsuccessful, don't be discouraged, and you are welcome to recruit for the next time. The knowledge is the way to learn. ."

The students below    were shocked.

  Especially these people born in poor families, know the hardships of learning, from the county to the town school, and then to the academy in the city, that is a layer of threshold, and it is even more difficult.

  It is impossible to say that they have no resentment in their hearts.

   Now, these two summaries of Daoist Master Hui of the Qing Dynasty seem to have penetrated into their hearts.

  Book Mountain has road diligence as the path, and the sea of ​​learning is boundless and hard work.

   "Yeah, what's the hardship we have endured in order to study?"

   "Now that I have the opportunity, I should redouble my efforts and learn real knowledge and skills from the academy, so don't waste time."

  “…”

   A student sighed in his heart.

However, Zhang Ming, who was at the top, changed the subject and said, "Li Mi's courtyard and Zeng Xiaoniu invited Pindao to come over to persuade and announce the official start of the examination. The Pindao also said a few more words. You entered Yingtian Academy for studying. But what's the point of reading?"

   "In order to enter the rankings in the palace exam, a high official and a good salary, and returning home in good clothes?"

   "Or for the sake of food and clothing, the beauty is on the bed?"

   "Or is poetry passed down in order to be respected and famous?"

   His words once again spoke to the hearts of everyone.

   But the students are a little puzzled, what is the purpose of reading, isn't it just for what the Taoist priest Qing Hui said above?

   Zhang Ming glanced at everyone, shook his head and said, "None of them."

   "If you only enter Yingtian Academy for these, then the poor Daoist can only say that this place is not suitable for you."

   "To persuade students to study today, the poor Taoist has only one sentence to give."

   "Reading is not for fame and fortune, not for the sake of beauty, not for the sake of poetry."

   "It's for the heaven and the earth!"

   "Life for the people!"

   "For the sake of the sages of the past!"

   "For all the world... Peace!"

   He looked at the students under the stage and said word by word.

   Every word, every word, is like thunder falling in the hearts of everyone, making them feel shocked.

  Reading is not for the above, but for…

   "Set up your mind for heaven and earth, set up your destiny for life and people, continue the unique learning for past saints, and create peace for all generations!"

   They meditated over and over again in their hearts.

   This sentence also made them ashamed. What is the pattern and what is the mind, the gap between them and the Taoist priest of Qinghui is too great!

   "I'm waiting to be taught, thank Daoist Qinghui for persuading me to learn!"

   A student suddenly shouted uncontrollably from the audience.

   Then, this thank you seemed to be contagious, and all of the students immediately shouted in unison, forming layers of sound waves rushing through the hall.

   "I'm waiting to be taught, thank Daoist Qinghui for persuading me to learn!"

   "I'm waiting to be taught, thank Daoist Qinghui for persuading me to learn!"

  “…”

   For a long time, these sounds gradually ceased.

  Zhang Ming looked at the radiant people in his eyes, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "In this case, Pindao announced that the first recruitment examination of Yingtian Academy has officially started! I wish you all good results and get what you want!"

   After saying that, he turned and walked off the podium.

  Li Mi, Zeng Xiaoniu and others hurried forward to arrange the next admissions process.

  The exam locations for the six subjects of ritual, music, archery, imperialism, calligraphy, and mathematics are different, and there is a sequential order.

   They are gearing up for each other, wishing they could show their power this time.

   While Zhang Ming returned to the courtyard, there was someone waiting in the courtyard.

   "Xiahou Chun, are you back?"

   Zhang Ming was not surprised, looked at the tall man with Guo Xiang and Yin Xue and smiled.

The light cavalry commander who was in the army quickly bowed his body and clasped his fists and saluted: "Thanks to the care of the Taoist priest Qing Hui, Xia Houchun was able to return safely. I don't want to say thank you. From now on, my life is the Taoist priest. Yes!"

  Zhang Ming waved his hand and said with a smile: "Hey, what do I want your life to do? Now that I'm back, I'll go back to assist City Lord Guo. By the way, why are you all here, is there something to ask for?"

  Accordingly, Xiahou Chun should have been sent back by someone arranged by Qi Zhengye, so they should have come from the county governor's office.

   Could it be that something happened to Qi Zhengye?

Xia Houchun didn't speak, but Guo Xiang next to him smiled and said: "Qinghui Daoist has bright eyes, sister Xue and I just picked up Xiahouchun from the county governor's mansion, and it happened that the inspector Han was here. He said that he had something to invite you to discuss it. ."

   Zhang Ming raised his eyes: "Oh? Han Xingyuan..."

   His heart moved, maybe it was some news that he was waiting for.

   "Come on, let's go take a look."

   Zhang Ming led the crowd and went to the county governor's mansion.

   After a while, several people boarded the government office again, only to see Qi Zhengye flatteringly serving tea and pouring it for Zhang Ming himself.

   "Daoist Qing Hui, why are you here when you have time? This Lord Xiahou... hasn't suffered any damage, right?"

   he asked worriedly.

  Xiahou Chun saw this, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your concern, my humble post is safe and sound."

   At this time, Han Xingyuan came from outside the hall, stepped forward quickly, and saluted: "The old man has seen Daoist Qing Hui!"

  Zhang Ming bowed his bow and asked straight to the point: "The Inspector Han is being polite, I wonder what business you invited the poor Taoist to discuss?"

  Han Xingyuan hesitated.

   "Don't lie to the Daoist, it's not that Han invited you here, but the old man received a summons, someone ordered me to invite you to wait here."

   He paced twice, not knowing whether to speak or not.

   Zhang Ming couldn't help but wonder: "Oh? Someone in the county town of Dongling County can call the Inspector Han. I don't know where it is sacred?"

  Han Xingyuan suddenly smiled bitterly: "Where are the people from the county town, but from..."

   He reached out and pointed upwards.

   Zhang Ming understood and said with a smile, "It turned out to be someone from the Great Jin court!"

  Han Xingyuan nodded, but still did not say anything, and said: "Yes, please wait for a while. This person said in the subpoena that he would arrive immediately, so it must be a very important matter."

   Zhang Ming took the tea, took a sip and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, the poor road is not in a hurry, just wait."

   He already had a number in his mind.

   However, Zhang Ming was still curious. He didn't know who the Great Jin Dynasty would send to Dongling County this time, and for what purpose, was it an enemy...or a friend?

  Han Xingyuan was obviously also very anxious, not taking a seat at all, but pacing left and right in the hall.

  Everything, wait for someone to come.

  …

   County, the most prosperous streets are the banks of the Pear River.

   However, at this moment, there was a rapid sound of hoofs stepping on the street.

The people in the attic on both sides of the    couldn't help sticking out their heads, thinking: "Who dares to run horses in the busy market, isn't it courting death?"

   However, when they saw the person coming, they were instantly shocked.

  I saw a team of two-winged Pegasus walking away from the street. The horses were dressed in crimson brocade, and on them was a woman with a cold face and a red armor.

   The hooves of the horses screeched and the speed was extremely fast. Whenever there was a pedestrian blocking the road, it would swipe its wings and fly by.

   For a time, they passed by the busy city, and they were walking on the ground.

   However, this is not the point of everyone's surprise, but this team of red armored cavalry... they know it!

   "The Empress' bodyguard, the Crimson Rider!"

  Everyone shivered with fright, and they all retracted their heads, exclaiming in surprise.

   "What's going on in Dongling County? In just one month, there are two Crimson Riders in a row?"

   Someone couldn't help but wonder.

   "What else could be a major event, Lingshu Guanqing, the Taoist priest of Qinghui, stepped down the Xiaohanshan Temple, destroyed the Hehuan Demon Sect, destroyed the Zhaoming Academy, killed the Dongling royal family, and subdued the county governor..."

   "By the way, today is still the day for Yingtian Academy to recruit for exams!"

   "The crimson ride came, I'm afraid it was with the empress's word, or... the imperial decree!"

   "No, you can see the leader of the Crimson Rider just now. It seemed that there was no such person when we came last time!"

   "I remembered! She is... Crimson Rider leader Jiang Ye!"

  “…”

   Everyone was talking, and the more they talked, the more surprised they became.

  Someone even dropped what was in their hands and followed the crimson horse far behind, heading towards the county governor's office.

   They are all in the mind of watching the fun.

   "I don't know why the crimson ride came here, is it for the sake of the county governor, Lord Qi?"

   "It's hard to say, Daoist Qinghui beat the county governor, that's a slap in the face of the court, if your majesty is not angry, it's a brain..."

   "Shh! Silence! Don't die!"

  “…”

   The Crimson Rider went all the way, and soon stopped in front of the county gate.

   Zhang Ming in the palace suddenly stopped drinking tea and put the tea cup on the table if he felt something.

   "The person who should come has finally come."

   He said softly in his heart.

   Immediately, a column of red-armored female soldiers appeared at the entrance of the hall.

   A good-looking, but resolute female general, led the team in front, holding a scroll of silk books high as she walked, shouting: "The imperial decree is here! Please accept the decree from Dongling County Governor Qi Zhengye!"

   Qi Zhengye, who was watching in the hall, shivered for a moment.

  What's the situation, why did the Crimson Rider come, and the imperial edict issued...is it for yourself?

   His face was terrified, he hurriedly knelt to the ground, and shouted: "Chen Qi Zhengye kowtows and accepts the decree!"

   Then, the female general stood still in the center of the hall, unfolded the imperial decree without squinting, and read: "Fengtian, the Empress said..."

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