Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"Studying is required during the observation period,"

"To be appointed to a post through selection..."

That is, the second or third class of Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations).

There will be an exam at the end of the internship.

Based on specific government service exam results

And combined with their Jinshi (进士) ranking,

Then, the actual official appointments will be made.

Of course, the plan was to observe the government for three months.

It will definitely be shortened as appropriate.

For example, a large number of officials were replaced in Guangdong.

Sixty newly appointed scholars will be sent over next month.

And like the old Song dynasty...

Newly appointed scholars who have passed the imperial examinations are unlikely to be directly appointed as county magistrates.

They all started as county clerks or similar positions.

Or they could be administrative officials in government offices such as prefectures or supervisory offices.

Zhao Yuan said, "During the period of observation, newly appointed Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) may reside in the Baolu Palace."

The Shangqing Baolu Palace, built by Emperor Huizong of Song specifically for Lin Lingsu.

It was expanded on the original site of Baolu Palace.

Moreover, it was built to connect with Yanfu Palace.

Some of the buildings have now been demolished.

It is also blocked from Yanfu Palace.

Used as dormitories for newly appointed scholars—this dilapidated place can accommodate two thousand Taoist priests!

Within Tokyo, there are still some buildings...

It was also temporarily converted into dormitories for officials.

For example, Qisheng Academy, which is right next to the imperial city.

That place was originally the official residence during the Five Dynasties period.

Because Zhao Guangyi was born here.

It was later rebuilt as Qisheng Academy.

It housed various items used by Zhao Guangyi.

There are also portraits and memorial tablets of Zhao Guangyi.

Its area,

It's even bigger than the Kaifeng Prefectural Government Office.

It has now been converted into residences for officials of the Beijing court.

After announcing these,

The newly appointed Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examination) expressed his gratitude and departed.

Zhao Ding, who has already been promoted to Prefect of Kaifeng,

He personally guided them out of the Donghua Gate.

Meanwhile, officials posted yellow notices outside Donghua Gate.

Hundreds of fine horses were led from the Imperial Stables.

They had been waiting outside Donghua Gate for quite some time.

Zhao Ding laughed and said, "Top scholar, please mount your horse."

Amidst the watchful eyes of countless people,

Hu Quan stepped into the stirrups and mounted the horse.

Upon discovering that the Prefect of Kaifeng was actually leading his horse, he quickly said...

"Absolutely not! Absolutely not!"

Zhao Ding laughed heartily: "This is His Majesty's decree!"

"The future Prefect of Kaifeng,"

"Everyone must lead the newly appointed top scholar on horseback through the streets."

Upon hearing this, Hu Quan was so moved that his eyes welled up with tears.

They wished they could repay the king's kindness with their lives.

Other newly appointed Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations)

The horses were also led by officials from Kaifeng Prefecture and the Five City Garrison.

Zhao Ding introduced the event as he walked.

"Riding a swift horse in the spring breeze, one can see all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day."

"The new scholars who will be selected in the future,"

"You need to go south from Donghua Gate,"

"Cross the state bridge along the Imperial Street."

"The team split into three, with the top scholar leading the group eastward,"

"The second-place finisher leads the team west, the third-place finisher leads the team south,"

"We will meet again at Baolu Palace in the end."

"when!"

The commander of the Five Cities Garrison personally banged a gong to clear the way, shouting along the streets.

"The newly appointed Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examination) is parading through the streets on horseback!"

The long queue headed towards the Imperial Street.

Wherever they went, there was a great uproar and commotion.

People from Tokyo, young and old, came to see the spectacle.

This procedure did not exist in the old Song Dynasty.

It can only appear in traditional Chinese opera.

Now, however, they are bringing traditional opera into reality.

The successful candidates were all excited and thrilled.

Riding a horse in Tokyo, he experienced the highlight of his life.

Decades later,

Some may rise to prominence.

Some people may be down on their luck and disappointed.

But today it is surely deeply buried in their memories.

.....

We rode around the city on horseback for a while.

The successful candidates gradually returned to their dormitories at Baolu Palace.

Everyone's face was beaming with joy.

It even gives you the feeling of floating on clouds.

Wearing court robes and a flower hairpin,

Officials led the horses, and the people praised them.

Who could resist such a magnificent sight?

Li Tong asked the official who was leading his horse,

"My luggage and entourage,"

"Still at the inn in the south of the city,"

"Could I borrow this horse for a trip?"

"If you are skilled at riding horses, then of course you can."

This official was a clerk in the Ministry of Rites of Kaifeng.

He led Li Tong's horse for two or three hours.

He was unwilling to continue wasting time and energy with the newly appointed scholars.

Li Tong laughed and said, "Back in my hometown, I often ride horses drunk at night."

"We were still traveling along country roads,"

“A skilled horseman can even go to the battlefield.”

"You shall go by yourself."

The official found a place to sit down.

These horse-leading officials

We can have a meal here tonight at the company's expense.

Li Tong laughed heartily.

He quickly mounted the horse.

He really was an incredibly skilled rider.

"drive!"

This newly appointed third-ranked scholar,

He rode off at breakneck speed on the finest horse of the Imperial Stables.

In order to suppress his impatience

Teacher Luo Congyan not only taught him meditation to calm his mind,

He was also forbidden from taking large steps when he went out.

At this moment, who cares about all that?

The official in charge of leading the horse stood up and shouted.

"Do not ride a horse through the streets of Tokyo,"

"If you cause trouble and get caught, you'll be whipped!"

Chapter 1861 I'm Poor

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!"

Li Tong responded by cracking his whip.

They disappeared into the street in the blink of an eye.

As a pivotal figure in the development of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, he bridged the gap between earlier and later schools of

Li Tong is still a passionate young man.

I don't have so many rules and regulations in my mind.

Zhang Jiucheng, however, was not so carefree.