C78 Luoyang imperial examination

The people of Luoyang and their surroundings had been struck by bad luck. Dong Zhuo wanted to become a Aconitum mongolicum Thunb as soon as possible, what should he do? The only choice was to chase away all the people that could be chased away so that they could cut wood and move stones to build Aconitum mongolicum Thunb s. Hundreds of thousands of men, and even old women and children were working day and night under the Xiliang Steel Cavalry's drive. The number of people who were tired to death and whipped to death could not be counted, and the dead could not be buried, either, as they were all thrown into the wilderness to feed the wild wolves. The wilderness outside Chang An City was filled with bones. Every day at night, the wild wolves would howl, making the citizens of Chang An city feel as if they couldn't fall asleep! Someone might say, "Why is Dong Zhuo so cruel?" In fact, who in power was not like this? That's why the Taoists say, 'The saints are heartless and treat the common people like ruminants'.

This morning, Chen Lang was patrolling on the walls of the Luoyang. After staying in the house for almost half a month, his entire body seemed to have rusted.

Dong Yuan came to Chen Lang's side, smiled, and handed over an official document to him, and said: "Big brother, you're now a Marquis of the Yang Pavilion!"

Chen Lang took the official letter and read through it. The official letter was from Grand Preceptor Chang An's estate, and contained the message that they had bestowed upon him the title of being responsible for the military affairs of the Luoyang region. Other than that, there was also news that Dong Yuan had been sent to the Luoyang to take charge of government affairs. Chen Lang nodded, and said to Dong Yuan with a smile: "I'm your boss now!" Dong Yuan's heart could not help but thump, and she asked: "What kind of evil thing are you thinking about?" Chen Lang laughed: "I haven't thought of it yet!" Dong Yuan looked at Chen Lang, her beautiful eyes rippling with an impulsive expression.

Chen Lang glanced at the official document in his hand and frowned. "The Grand Preceptor didn't say anything about my request to increase my military expenditures. What does that mean?" Dong Yuan said, "How about I rush back to Chang An to personally ask father?" Chen Lang thought about it for a while, and felt that it would be better if Dong Yuan went there. He couldn't help but nod his head, "Alright, you go and tell the Grand Preceptor that it's for the best."

When Chen Lang and Dong Yuan returned to the Great General's Estate, the Ding Fang Old Man Ding and a middle-aged man immediately came over and greeted: "This official greets the Great General!" The Old Man Ding was Juan'er's grandfather. Originally, he had been left in the Lushan River Palace by Chen Lang, but he had recently been recruited into the Luoyang along with many of the Hanshi officials selected by Chen Lang in the Lushan River, and had now become important officials of various fields in the Luoyang. As for the other middle-aged man, his name was Xue Tong, who was originally an assistant minister of the Ministry of Public Affairs and specializes in civil affairs. The officials who were helping Chen Lang in managing the government were mainly Old Man Ding and Xue Tong.

Xue Tong said: "Great General, the plans for the Imperial Examinations have been made." As he spoke, he handed over an official document.

Chen Lang took the document, walked to the head and sat down, then looked at the document and nodded: "Very good, if there are no problems, you all can carry it out." The two bowed in agreement.

The Old Man Ding asked, "General, I heard that the Grand Preceptor has already sent a governor. Will the Imperial Examinations be suspended?"

Chen Lang waved his hand, "Continue as usual." Looking at Dong Yuan at the side, he laughed: "Let us help Master Dong Min pick out a group of suitable officials!" Dong Yuan pursed her lips and smiled. Old Man Ding replied: "Yes."

Due to the fact that the exam did not restrict one's identity, anyone could participate in it, thus causing a strong reaction in the people. Those Humble Class students who had high aspirations converged together to sign up, and were extremely busy at the entrance exam, the Luoyang's Scholars's was also very unhappy, they thought that Chen Lang was betraying the rules and going against it, in their hearts, only the Scholars had the qualification to become teachers and ordinary people, while the others did not! Everyone was born with a fated identity, how could the civilians of the Humble Class exceed their status?

Cai Yong finally saw off the ninth wave of guests today and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He returned to the main hall and sat down, picked up his teacup and drank a mouthful of tea.

Cai Yan walked in from the side door. Dressed in a white, narrow waist with a flowing cloud bun, she seemed elegant and knowledgeable as she frowned and said unhappily: "These people are just pretending to be rich in poetry, but are speaking ill of others behind their backs!"

Cai Yong laughed bitterly and said, "The great general has really poked a hornet's nest for the Imperial Examinations! Since ancient times, only the Wealthy Class soldiers could become officials. However, the General had broken this rule and allowed the commoners to pass the Imperial Examinations to become officials! If that's the case, then those Wealthy Scholars s will not let this matter rest! "

Cai Yan said: "I think the Great General did the right thing! "The duties of an official are so great that it is impossible for one to assume the position based solely on one's status. It is only natural that one should select those with sufficient talent and character to take on this position!" Cai Yong laughed bitterly: "But now, the Wealthy Class Scholar has equated the behavior of the Great General General Exam and the ten regular attendants, Porridge. "Ai, I am really worried if the great general will lose his reputation because of this." Cai Yan could not help but be worried.

A servant ran in and reported to Cai Yong: "Master, Miss, Master Zhao, Master Deng, Young Master Deng, has come to visit." Cai Yong said gloomily: "He must be here to persuade me to go negotiate with the great general!"

Chen Lang sat in the great hall of the Great General's Estate. Guan Yu, Gan Ning, Zhao Yun and a few other important generals walked in.

Chen Lang laughed: "Brothers, thank you for your hard work!" Gan Ning shouted loudly, "It's not hard at all! "Let me stay in the military camp and train my troops every day!" The generals laughed.

Chen Lang said: "The integration has now been completed. However, our army is not enough right now. I want to expand it to two hundred thousand. "

Guan Yu said: "The people of Luoyang support us, people are fine, the main problem now is money. We don't have the money, so it's impossible to expand the army. " Everyone could not help but nod their heads, wearing troubled expressions on their faces. Gan Ning said: "There are many big families in Luoyang, these big families are all rich, just snatch a few of his money and you will have it!" Pei Yuanshao and Zhou Cang immediately chimed in, and Zhao Yun unhappily retorted: "This is an act of a bandit, how can we do it!" Gan Ning was furious and said unhappily: "You prick, you're just pretending to be serious!"

Chen Lang said snappily to Gan Ning, "Zi Long is right!" Gan Ning could not help but feel gloomy.

Chen Lang said to Gan Ning with a straight face: "We are not bandits, such thoughts shall never happen again!" Gan Ning muttered in a low voice: "I am only robbing wealth to help the poor, I am not harming the common people!" Chen Lang stared and asked: "What did you say?" Gan Ning immediately smiled and waved his hand, "No, no! wolf brother, you misheard, little brother did not say anything! " Everyone could not help but smile.

Chen Lang said, "Miss Dong has already returned to Chang An to look for the Grand Preceptor when Yun Chang'e asked about the funds. I also told Xue Tong to go and discuss it with the local Wealthy Class. There are two ways. I believe there is always a way to succeed. "Don't worry about the money. Prepare your troops well." The generals cupped their fists in response.

A personal guard led a travel worn military officer in, and cupped his fists: "Great General, Master Dong Min's first official has arrived." And then, he moved aside. The travel worn military officer immediately came forward and cupped his fists as he greeted, "Master Dong Min greets the Great General of the Left Yu Lin Guards!"

Chen Lang said: "No need for formalities. When will Master Dong Min arrive? "

The military officer said: "Master Dong Min expects to reach Luoyang in two days."

Chen Lang said to Chunyu Qiong: "General Chunyu, bring the five hundred cavalrymen to welcome Master Dong." Chunyu Qiong cupped her fists and replied. The official cupped her fist and said, "This official has completed her mission. I will take my leave now!" Chen Lang nodded. The official then left with Chunyu Qiong.

Guan Yu frowned: "Dong Zhuo sending his own brother, Dong Min, to stand guard in Luoyang is obviously disbelieving of Big Brother! He's here to divide power, and may even have the purpose of monitoring Big Bro! " All the generals had angry looks on their faces.

Chen Lang said: "You all don't have to worry too much, that Dong Min can't even play any tricks!" He looked at the crowd and said: "Alright, if there is nothing else then go back to your own business." The generals bowed towards Chen Lang and left the hall.

Chen Lang went to the backyard and walked along the lotus pond as he thought about the current situation. Walking to a corner of a lotus pond that was shaded by trees, he couldn't help but stop his footsteps. Thinking back to the night not long ago when Dong Yuan had been run over for swimming naked, sshe couldn't help but reveal a smile. Then, when he thought about the Chang An, where Dong Yuan was currently thousands of miles away, he couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. What was she doing now?

At this time, Dong Yuan was at the Grand Preceptor's estate talking to Dong Zhuo, "Father, although Luoyang has been protected, they have to face the threat of Duke of the East and the northern Huns at any time.

Dong Zhuo asked curiously: "Chen Lang, as the great general, has the authority to expand the army on his own. Why would I need you to look for me?"

Dong Yuan said: "But big brother doesn't have any money! I beg father to increase the military expenditure so that Big Brother can expand his army and better protect the Luoyang! "

Dong Zhuo felt that Dong Yuan's words made sense and wanted to agree. Just at this time, Niu Fu suddenly jumped up and said: "This lowly general thinks that it is impossible!"

Dong Yuan shouted angrily, "Don't think that just because I don't like you, you can go against me everywhere!"

Niu Fu looked at Dong Yuan resentfully, and said: "I am not going against him! Hmph, he is not yet qualified for me to go against him! " Then he said to Dong Zhuo, "Grand Tutor, I think it is enough for Chen Lang to defend the Luoyang with his current military strength. There is no need to expand the troops!"