Chapter 1615: Once Young, Thin Clothes

On January 24, the 57th year of Yuanfeng, it is suitable for traveling, offering sacrifices, accepting money, and getting married.

This is the wedding day of Bao Zhongqing, the son of Shuofang Bo, and Miao Yuzhi, the daughter of Cangshu County Magistrate.

The Bao family's financial strength is beyond doubt as they can control 30% of the carriage and horse business in the entire Qi State. Of course, the Bao family's business is not limited to the carriage and horse business. Instead, it has expanded to various fields based on the carriage and horse business, and has long been woven into a dense business network.

Let's take a very simple example - although Chong Xuansheng has paid a lot of money to acquire the business of Golden Feather Impatiens, he still needs to rely on the channels of the Bao family to send this flower to Chu.

Among the major famous families in Qi State, in terms of financial strength, the Bao family is probably only inferior to the Yan family of Bei County.

When Bao Zhongqing got married, the convoy carrying the betrothal gifts stretched for a full ten miles, and you couldn't see the other end.

In Guicheng, where the Miao family was located, traffic was once blocked.

In the capital of the Great Qi Dynasty, the city of Linzi, where every inch of land is worth a lot of money, three streets are also covered in red, and a nine-day buffet will be set up, which means eternity.

The Bao family has three earls, and in terms of power and status, they are also a first-class family in the Great Qi Empire.

Bo Shuofang Bao Yi is the commander of the Nine Soldiers and a real person in the world. He controls the Annihilation Thunder of the Nine Soldiers and is a person standing at the highest level of the Great Qi Empire.

Bo Changhua Bao Zonglin resigned from his official position a long time ago and practiced in seclusion in the Bao clan land in Yinqiao County, focusing on the impact of the cave. And the heroic Bo Bao Heng is still fighting behind the Gate of Ten Thousand Monsters and holds military power.

The wedding of such a top-level son of a famous family is naturally grand.

It is even called "the biggest happy event in Qi after the victory over Xia" by some gossipers.

Those who can sit in the Shuofang Bo Mansion on the wedding day can be regarded as proof of status.

It is difficult to hit an official below the fifth rank if you throw a brick in there casually.

The traffic was busy, and all the cars were official cars.

The gates were crowded, and all the people were nobles.

Song Yao, the court official, was present in person, and wrote a congratulatory message for the newlyweds at the climax of the wedding banquet.

Miao Jingyang, the governor of Cangshu County, was Song Yao's student. It was said that he had touched the threshold of the divine realm and had a great chance to go further.

The marriage of Bao Zhongqing and Miao Yuzhi was also seen as the political closeness between Song Yao, the court official, and Bao Yi, the commander of the Nine Soldiers. It was a signal of a strong alliance.

After the great victory over the Xia Kingdom, the Qi Kingdom had too many more interests to divide. This was just a glimpse of the vast court.

However, the buffet outside the Shuofang Bo Mansion was still going on, but Bao Zhongqing himself left his wife and walked into the Jixia Academy on the second day of his marriage - this was originally a reward from the emperor to meritorious officials after the end of the war against Xia, giving young people the opportunity to study in the Jixia Academy.

He naturally inherited the legacy of Bao Bozhao. Although Bao Bozhao was defeated and died outside Wuyang City, his merits in sweeping the various prefectures on the eastern front in the early stage would not be completely erased.

On the second day after his wedding, Bao Zhongqing went to study. His diligence and hard work were evident and he was praised for a while.

In the same batch, there were Jiang Wang, Chong Xuansheng, Li Longchuan, Li Fengyao, Yan Fu, Chong Xuanzun, Wang Yiwu, Wen Lianmu, Xie Baoshu and others who entered the Jixia Academy.

The ban that Wang Yiwu was carrying was that he was not allowed to enter Linzi. However, there was no problem with the Jixia Academy opened outside the Jimen Gate in Linzi.

These people all performed well in the battlefield of the Xia army, and only Xie Baoshu was a little abrupt.

But in detail, all the merits that Jiang Wang and Chong Xuansheng won on the eastern battlefield should be attributed to the leadership of Xie Huaian.

As the commander-in-chief of the eastern front, he led the battle, broke through the defense line of the Xia army first, and killed Zhou Ying, the Duke of Fengguo of Daxia. He even broke through Guiyi City and captured the Emperor Xiatian alive... After returning to Qi, he was rewarded with very few merits, almost in vain.

Of course, all these were given to Xie Baoshu.

When people in Qi judge merit, merit is merit and fault is fault. But Xie Huaian has made such a great contribution, and even the emperor cannot help but consider it.

Chong Xuansheng said that Xie Baoshu is Xie Huaian's beloved child, and he is not wrong. The dignified and dignified person of the time, the court doctor who is listed in the political hall, gave Xie Baoshu enough opportunities on the battlefield, and after the incident, he worked hard to make up for the loss... Even if it is to treat his own son, not many people can be so good!

In addition to these young people in the country, this time the Qi court also opened a few places to the countries in the Eastern Region.

For example, Lin Jie of Yi State entered the palace because of Yan Po's merit, Lin Xian of Rong State entered the palace because of Ouyang Yong's death, Li Shuwen of Xu State entered the palace because of Lady Xidu's merit, and Gu Yan of Zhao State entered the palace... because the king personally came to the Qi Emperor.

This is the most places opened by Jixia Academy in recent years.

Each place to enter the academy can be equivalent to a huge amount of resources. This also shows from the side how much Qi State gained from this attack on Xia.

Jixia Academy is just outside Jimen, but many people have never seen the scenery inside the academy in their entire lives.

It is so important that it can almost be said to be the lifeline of the Great Qi Empire.

It is so mysterious that it is not easy to show its true appearance to people.

You can see the gate tower within a dozen miles outside Jimen.

The tall stone archway stands here and has been silent for a thousand years. There are not too many complicated carvings, it is simple and majestic, and it runs through time.

The four characters "Jixia Academy" engraved on the archway were written by Emperor Wu of Qi. It does not represent the military power, nor does it hide the sharp edge and hidden power. Instead, it has a willful, natural and free-spirited attitude.

Judging from this calligraphy alone, it is more like a mad scholar than an emperor or a famous general.

Jiang Wang has been in touch with this legendary figure for a long time.

At this moment, I cannot help but stand under the archway and look at this inscription carefully.

Lu Xiangqing, the instructor who had just come out of the academy and was known for his strictness, saw this scene and shut up his voice when he was about to yell loudly and waited silently.

Although it is said that teachers and students are discussed in the admission palace, and there is an order of hierarchy... But hasn't Marquis Wu An walked in yet?

And what can I say... He deserves to be the youngest military meritorious prince in Da Qi, and he deserves to be the Marquis of Wu'an! How much respect he has for Emperor Wu, and how understanding he is. Looking at his serious eyes and firm edges, it is obvious that he can fully feel the charm of the four words Emperor Wu.

Rare, rare.

Such outstanding young people are rare!

The special nature of Jixia Academy completely cut off Jiang Wang's perception. So much so that he was a few breaths late before he noticed the arrival of this old teacher.

He quickly bowed and saluted: "Sir, do you dare to ask me about my title? My name is Jiang Wang, and I came to the Academy by order of the Emperor."

How polite!

Lu Xiangqing was very satisfied, and a smile appeared on his stiff face: "The old man's surname is Lu. He is from Youbi, Le'an County. Yuanfeng made great achievements in governing Cang County in the 19th year and achieved the golden body and chalcedony. Later, After entering the Academy of Arts, he devoted himself to studying military formation Taoism for the country. Huyue Xiaohai was studied by Lao Cheng and is still used by Cangjun soldiers today... Yuanfeng entered Jixia Academy in the 37th year and serves as a teacher to this day. , Twenty years have passed in a blink of an eye! Speaking of which, I taught you both the Master of Yangxin Palace and the Master of Changsheng Palace."

He originally wanted to interject a story about his deeds on the battlefield, but after thinking about the achievements of the young marquis in front of him, he regretfully gave up.

"Mr. Lu." Jiang Wang said in awe: "Jiang Wang is late. I really shouldn't have kept you waiting for so long."

"Hahaha, let's not talk about this." Lu Xiangqing glanced at the ugly man next to Jiang Wang and said with a smile: "Send your subordinates to go back. I will lead you into the academy right away."

"Well, this is my scholar." Jiang Wang explained: "My cultivation foundation is very weak. Your Majesty has authorized me to bring a companion scholar to the palace."

This is actually the emperor giving him a place in the palace of admission, which can be regarded as preferential treatment for the newly promoted Marquis of Wu'an.

So he brought... Lian Que.

Lu Xiangqing just took a glance at it at first and thought it looked strange. He expected it to be Marquis Wu'an's old troops on the battlefield.

Let's take a closer look...

It's not as good as it seems at first glance.

He couldn't hide his surprise: "Such an old book boy?"

He didn't have any bad intentions. The implication is that even if you, Marquis Wu'an, can protect one person, you should find someone young and promising, so that he can be worthy of the precious admission quota at Jixia Academy.

Lian Que was bored for a long time, but finally couldn't bear it anymore and said in a low voice: "Sir, Jiang Wang and I are the same age!"

"Ah, what about... let's go."

Lu Xiangqing made a seal casually, and saw that behind the tall stone archway, a road paved with bluestone slowly appeared, winding towards the depths of the clouds and mist. Among the flowing clouds and mist, there is a faint palace attic terrace, which is really like a fairyland.

The old teacher from Jixia Academy led the way and explained to Jiang Wang nonchalantly: "There is a special set of seals for entering and exiting Jixia Academy, which are different every day. Today is the Yiwu Seal."

With Jiang Wang's current state of divine enlightenment, he felt the difference almost immediately after setting foot on the bluestone road!

All monks know that the birth of Daoyuan is the perfect fusion of mind and power. It is the most authentic feedback from the spirit of all things to the origin of heaven and earth. It is the "beginning of the great road".

In addition to this metaphysical concept, the more specific birth process can be described like this - the so-called Daoyuan is the integration of Qi, blood and the energy of heaven and earth under the integration of the practitioner's will, within the practitioner's physical body , completed through the refinement of Dao Xuan and Dao Meridian True Spirit.

The inner force of heaven and earth is the basis for the birth of Tao Yuan, and the outer part is the guarantee of the power of Taoism. In a normal environment, it exists almost like air. It's everywhere, but so thin that it's almost unreal.

Almost all powerful forces will use magic formations to condense the energy of heaven and earth to make it more intense.

But the strongest force of heaven and earth that Jiang Wang has ever felt is not like it is now, almost flowing like water, washing away the body wantonly!

There is no need to be distracted at all to extract it. Every breath and breath is the rich energy of heaven and earth.

Of course, the monk himself is the foundation. No matter how strong the energy of heaven and earth is, it cannot achieve a breakthrough in the realm of cultivation. It is nothing more than accelerating the condensation of Daoyuan, which has considerable benefits in the Youmai Realm and Zhoutian Realm.

What really moved Jiang Wang was that he immediately had a feeling after entering Jixia Academy - he seemed to be closer to the truth of the world...!

If outside Jixia Academy, he was separated from the essence of heaven and earth by a sea, then now he was only separated by a river. Although it's still far away, you can already vaguely see the scenery on the other side.

With his current cultivation level, there is absolutely no possibility of hallucinations.

In other words - practicing in Jixia Academy will help you realize the truth!

How amazing is this?

Jiang Wang's mind wandered for a moment, and he had already flown into that mysterious and indescribable perception.

Lu Xiangqing looked over with envy and made a silent gesture to Lian Que.

Regardless of academic ethics, Jixia Academy itself is also an excellent place for spiritual practice.

Needless to say, the vitality is strong.

What's more, the fortune of the Qi Dynasty is flourishing here, so that those practitioners who have not made enough achievements in the official path can also enjoy the convenience of the official path, and practice with half the effort.

The most important thing... is that this place is close to the origin of the world, allowing people to see the essence of the world more easily!

The world itself can be regarded as a wall, and the road is like the scenery outside the wall. A treasured place like the Jixia Academy is like a window on the wall.

After all, the window is limited in size and cannot accommodate many people looking out at the same time. Even the opening and closing of this window will damage the life of the window. After use, it takes time to recover.

Therefore, the number of places in the Jixia Academy has always been limited and precious. This is especially true for the divine monks who are qualified to see the essence of the world by standing on tiptoe.

For teachers like them who have been teaching in the Jixia Academy for many years, their perception of the world is actually blocked. Only after the contribution to the academy reaches a certain quota, can they freely perceive this world in the free time specially exchanged.

After a year of hard work, they can only exchange for one or two hours.

But even so, it is enough to attract people. I don’t know how many people want to enter the Jixia Academy, but they can’t squeeze in.

He also earned enough contributions in the Academy of Arts to be qualified to teach in the Jixia Academy.

Who among the practitioners in the entire Eastern Region does not want to study in the Jixia Academy?

There are many powerful people here, hundreds of schools of thought contend, and there is an excellent environment for practice.

There are two types of teachers in the Jixia Academy. One is the regular teachers like Lu Xiangqing, who have both power and responsibility. On the one hand, they teach students, and on the other hand, they practice for themselves. The other is those practitioners from large and small sects, who must come to the academy regularly to teach, also known as teaching, but in essence it is a kind of corvee. There are responsibilities but no power, and they are more for enriching the practice knowledge in the Jixia Academy.

And people like Jiang Wang and Chong Xuanzun, who are specially allowed to enter the academy by the emperor, will not be restricted in their practice in the academy. It is almost like marking off two fixed views on the "window" for observing the essence of heaven and earth.

Lu Xiangqing's envy is not only because Jiang Wang can use the Jixia Academy to perceive the essence of heaven and earth without restriction, but also because Jiang Wang has such a keen perception of the changes in heaven and earth, and can feel the key as soon as he enters the Jixia Academy.

He has achieved the state of God for 28 years, and he knows too well how far the distance is from God to Dongzhen. He also knows too well what this kind of sharpness means.

It was not until Jiang Wang himself withdrew from that mysterious world of perception that Lu Xiangqing spoke: "Have you chosen your subjects, Marquis Wu'an? Or do you practice on your own and only occasionally ask someone to solve your doubts?"

He walked slowly, and was quite proud: "I have some experience in Confucianism. I have never neglected the study of Taoism."

"Since I am in the academy, I am a student, and you can just call me by my name." Jiang Wang said this first, and then said: "I want to listen to the famous schools of military strategy, Mohism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism first. I also have to take the Taoism class, and I look forward to your teachings."

Military, law, Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, name, agriculture, commerce... Almost all the famous schools of practice in the world have corresponding courses in the Jixia Academy.

Even the Buddhists, who are almost extinct in Qi, still have their place here.

This place only cares about cultivation, not other things.

Too many explorers collide their thoughts here.

The prosperity of the Hundred Schools of Thought has cultivated a large number of talents for Qi. The Jixia Academy itself is also a strong support for the Great Qi Academy.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is the fundamental place of the Great Qi Empire. No wonder the former Prime Minister Yan Ping repeatedly emphasized in various public occasions that the Jixia Academy has the "importance of the country".

"Hahaha, no problem, no problem." Lu Xiangqing smiled and twirled his beard. After thinking for a while, he said to Lian Que: "Remember to come when the time comes."

Lian Que smiled brightly.

Lu Xiangqing quickly turned his eyes back to Jiang Wang's face: "I won't send you off. At the end of this road is Mingxinshe, and naturally someone will arrange accommodation for you. Remember the class time, no one will wait for you if you miss it."

"Thank you, sir." Jiang Wang stopped and saluted: "Sir, please stay."

Lu Xiangqing waved his hand and left.

He is a dignified divine monk, a standing teacher of Jixia Academy... Today, it is his turn to guard the gate, so he must not delay too long.

Jiang Wang waited until Lu Xiangqing walked away before he and Lian Que continued to walk towards Mingxin House, which was covered by clouds. Stepping on the long stone steps, he couldn't help asking, "Why are you laughing so happily?"

Lian Que smiled openly with an ugly face: "I am honored to see you so glorious!"

Inside and outside Jixia Academy, there are almost two worlds. Standing teachers in Jixia Academy don't have to care about the power struggle outside. So the strictness of the teachers here is also famous.

The sons of famous families have been taught lessons in the inner room.

But Lu Xiangqing's attitude towards this Wu'an Marquis is really gentle.

Jiang Wang smiled: "What kind of glory is this? Mr. Lu just loves talents."

As he spoke, the clouds parted, and the houses hidden among the green mountains and green waters appeared in the field of vision in a posture that made people feel extremely comfortable.

It was like pulling people into a landscape painting, or like the scenery in the painting, inch by inch, in reality.

The so-called clear mind, clear mind and see nature, then you can be at peace.

"Master Jiang!" A surprised voice sounded.

Lin Xian, the genius of Rong country, holding a hatchet, jumped down from a bluestone. He was probably just practicing with the knife, and there was an lingering sharpness on his body, but the expression on his face was excited and friendly: "You are here!"

Meeting Lin Xian at this time, Jiang Wang was also a little happy: "Brother Lin is waiting for me?"

"Heard that you are coming today, he has been waiting since morning!"

After the bluestone, he raised a lazy hand.

Yi country's proud Lin Jie gently pushed himself up and turned over gracefully, landing in front of Jiang Wang. He half-knelt on the ground, saluted, and grinned: "Of course, I slept here last night!"

Thanks to the leader "The person who has cancelled is no longer" for the reward for the new alliance!