16 years later. 十六年后。 Yanhan. 炎汉。 In Wei Yang palace. 未央宫中。 The Yanhan present personnel system, is observes to lift the system and imperial civil service examination parallel. 炎汉如今的用人制度,乃是察举制与科举并行。 Every year, by various prefectures and counties county magistrates will be recommended that the talent enters long. 每年,都会由各郡县县令推举人才进入长洛。 In addition, similarly also has the imperial civil service examination to select. 除此之外,同样也有科举选拔。 And the district tries every year one time, being admitted was called ‚gentleman’, then all ‚gentleman’ then had the qualifications participated once every three years ‚palace examination’, this was also the Yanhan selecting people of talent grand ceremony. 其中县试每年一次,考取者称为‘士’,然后所有的‘士’便有资格参加三年一度的‘殿试’,这也是炎汉的抡才大典。 At this time, when to once every three years palace examination. 此时,又到了三年一度的殿试之时。 The supernatural might emperor the middle-aged appearance, the orthometric height has occupied the seat of honor, is looking below scholars. 神武皇帝已经中年模样,正高居主位,望着下方的士子们。 As the instinct of emperor lifeform, he not examiner to own official, but must control the destinies of these scholars personally, thus concludes the relation with them. 作为皇帝生物的本能,他不会将主考官给自己的臣子,而是要亲自掌握这些士子的命运,从而与他们缔结联系。 At this time, he looks serious, just like various deity kings, overlooks the examination place. 此时,他神情严肃,宛若诸天神王,俯瞰考场。 All scholars sit respectfully, only when has to wield the pen the rustling sound to play slightly. 所有士子都正襟危坐,唯有运笔之时的沙沙声略微奏响。 And 16-year-old azure clothes scholars, live handsomely, the facial features are handsome, is extremely uncommon. 其中一个16岁的青衣士子,生得唇红齿白,面容俊朗,极是不凡。 Jiang Liu'er writes rapidly without revision, forms a coherent whole, expressed in the chest the meaning, suddenly feeling the mind was greatly quick. 江流儿文不加点,一气呵成,直抒胸中之意,顿觉心神大快。 At this time raised the head slightly, saw that the emperor vision fell, lowered the head hastily, shows respectfully. 这时略微抬头,见到皇帝目光落下,连忙低头,以示恭敬。 Meanwhile, in the eye flashes through color of the colored glaze. 与此同时,眼中更是闪过一丝琉璃之色。 Before glance, sees the image of emperor, then appeared in the heart. 之前惊鸿一瞥,所见皇帝的影像,便浮现在心底。 The middle-aged appearance and lip slightly are thin, facial features to be serious, have blade soldier aura, the feeling of having absolute power over somebody. 中年模样、嘴唇略薄、眉眼严肃,带着一丝刀兵气息,给人生杀予夺之感。 Meanwhile, can feel, this is an unkind monarchy. 同时,也能感受到,这是一位刻薄之君主。 ‚I then the repeat met the irony of fate since childhood, steps into the immortal way, originally thinks that an intent shuns the world cultivates clear, has tired of parents, seeks the academic honor......’ ‘我自幼便迭逢奇缘,踏入仙途,本来想一意避世清修,却有父母之累,还是得来博取功名……’ Jiang Liu'er sighed at heart, the silent haulage secret art, an emperor fuzziness in his eyes, went against have the bright light to break out, its air/Qi was red, changes into a flood dragon appearance. 江流儿心里一叹,默运法诀,在他眼中的皇帝一阵模糊,顶上有明光突起,其气赤红,化为一条蛟龙模样。 ‚Son of Heaven dragon transport/fortune, really no small matter, but there is a faint trace overflowing powder, representative the foundation is not steady.’ ‘天子龙运,果然非同小可,只是有丝丝溢散,代表根基不稳。’ Jiang Liu'er is the spiritual cultivation rare talent, strange divine ability, can hide itself to cultivate/repair is, this dares in Wei Yang palace dissolute: ‚The Yanhan destiny so, feared that is the country blesses also......’ 江流儿乃是修道奇才,更有一门奇异神通,能隐藏自身修为,这才敢在未央宫中放肆:‘炎汉气运如此,怕是国祚也……’ In this time, his look is congealing suddenly. 正在这时,他忽然眼神一凝。 Sees only in the emperor destiny, Dodge light/only appears suddenly, changes into at the same time the azure bronze mirror. 只见在皇帝气运之中,忽有一道奇光出现,化为一面青铜镜。 This mirror is only a photo, broke Jiang Liu'er all magical arts, even made his throat one sweet, almost on a blowout essence and blood. 这镜子只是一照,就破了江流儿所有法术,甚至令他喉咙一甜,差点就喷出一口精血。 The bonus is so, he also felt that at present a fuzziness, the tip of the nose is warm. 饶是如此,他也感觉眼前一片模糊,鼻尖温热。 „It is not good!” “不好！” He puts out a hand hastily, the danger strategic place caught a drop of nosebleed, has not made it fall in the examination paper. 他连忙伸手,才险之又险地接住了一滴鼻血,没有让它落在试卷上。 „This scholars......” “这位士子……” Nearby Government Official sees the Jiang Liu'er pitiful condition, was about to be shocked. 旁边一名官员看到江流儿的惨状,都快惊呆了。 Over the years the scholars pressure is oversized, when test crazy and faint past also has, pitiful condition that but this bleeds profusely from the head, but is really first seeing. 历年来士子压力过大,考试之时疯癫、昏厥过去的也有,但这七窍流血的惨状,可真是第一次见。 „Sir, I had finished!” “大人,我已经写完！” Jiang Liu'er is scratching the nose with the sleeve, remains silent to say. 江流儿用袖擦着鼻子,闷声说道。 This unusual condition, the supernatural might emperor above dragon chair also saw, nods, told that a young court eunuch directs the rest that scholars, assigns/life the imperial physician to treat. 这异状,龙椅之上的神武皇帝也看到了,点点头,吩咐一位小太监将那士子引下去休息,又命太医医治。 „Double-hour, the numerous scholars stop the pen.” “时辰到,众士子停笔。” Also waited for a meeting, has the court eunuch to pass on the aim loudly, numerous scholars thanked for kindness, granted the imperial cuisine not to raise. 又等了一会,有太监高声传旨,一众士子谢恩下去,赏赐御膳不提。 The supernatural might emperor actually must examine test papers with several ministers laboriously. 神武皇帝与几个大臣却还得辛苦地阅卷。 How long the time does not know, the supernatural might emperor rubs the eyes, puts down an examination paper exhaustedly: „False, is not practical, although the literary flourishes are magnificent, but most is a Daoist liturgical texts jester, what uses with the country?” 时间不知过去多久,神武皇帝揉了揉眼睛,疲惫地放下一份卷子:“假大空,一点都不务实,虽辞藻华丽,但最多做一青词弄臣,又与国何用？” He somewhat puts down the red ink brush agitated, asked: „Can everyone has tall Jian?” 他有些烦躁地放下朱笔,问道:“各位可有高荐？” When Ministry of Rites Shangshu opened four to stand at this time, holds an examination paper high: „Feudal official has the recommendation, this person of style is solid, handles matters experienced, has the talent of one armor!” 礼部尚书张四时这时站了出来,高高捧着一张卷子:“臣有举荐,此人文笔扎实,处事老练,有一甲之才！” „?” “哦？” The supernatural might emperor received the examination paper, eye one bright. 神武皇帝接过卷子,不由眼睛一亮。 Other first did not say, the character of this scholars really writes excellently, one by one just like the diamond monk bead, making one see then pleasant. 其它的先不说,这位士子的一手字真是写得极好,一个个宛若金刚牟尼珠,令人一见便赏心悦目。 Has a look at the article, the supernatural might emperor to move again at heart, looks to the given name: „Buddhist county Jiang Liu'er? But in the palace does the breach of etiquette, bleed profusely from the head that?” 再看看文章,神武皇帝更是心里一动,望向名讳:“梵郡江流儿？可是殿上失仪,七窍流血那个？” „Your majesty understands clearly, is this person!” “陛下圣明,正是此人！” When opens four to bow to say. 张四时躬身道。 „This year 16, really were really a child prodigy, what a pity the body was too weak......” supernatural might emperor somewhat to regret: „, May be possible be called the talent of foremost person in the field by this character and this article, fears the body to be frail, cannot suppress the riches and honor, if died for the foremost person in the field a few days, obstructs the public criticism actually...... on a 3 d highest place in hanun!” “今年才十六,真真是个神童了,可惜身子骨太弱……”神武皇帝有些惋惜:“以此字、此文、可堪称状元之才,就怕身体单薄,压不住富贵,如果点为状元没几天就死了,倒是有碍物议……就点个探花吧！” „Your majesty understands clearly!” “陛下圣明！” The emperor precious words open, this matter does not have room to maneuver again. 皇帝金口一开,此事已经再无转圜余地。 ...... …… Several days later. 数日之后。 The new scholars parade a boasts officer. 新科士子们游街夸官。 Jiang Liu'er is riding the big tall horse, wears the official's costume, is next to the foremost person in the field and person who placed second in the imperial civil service examination, but is pretty by the abundant god, is over in that two old man not to know many, all the way repeatedly attraction many being in love young girl vision. 江流儿骑着高头大马,穿着官服,仅次于状元与榜眼,而论丰神俊秀,更是超过那两个中年老男人不知多少,一路上频频吸引不少怀春少女目光。 If not for Yanhan does not have under the list to seize son-in-law set, only feared that Jiang Liu'er had had a liking for by some highly placed people , helping in the successful conclusion of the good deed. 若不是炎汉没有榜下捉婿这一套,只怕江流儿早就被某个达官贵人看上,玉成好事了。 Why does not know, in the Jiang Liu'er heart, is not joyful. 不知道为什么,江流儿心中,却并不快乐。 This lively noise and human world riches and honor, making him feel very ill. 这种繁华喧嚣、人间富贵,令他感到十分不适。 Compares, is oil lamp ancient scroll, can make him feel peaceful with giving birth for the first time. 相比起来,还是青灯古卷,能让他感到安宁与开怀。 After praising the officer, Jiang Liu'er while the time of waiting arrangement government position, toured long. 夸官之后,江流儿趁着等待安排官职的时间,游览起长洛。 This is the Yanhan imperial capital, the population ten million/countless, is the first under heaven big city. 此乃炎汉帝都,人口过千万,乃是天下第一大城。 In has five palace 12 46 work places, the street spreads across, constructs extremely neatly. 内有五宫十二道四十六坊,街道纵横交错,建设得极为规整。 The space drizzle is dim. 天上细雨朦胧。 Jiang Liu'er is holding an oiled paper umbrella, leisurely strolls to walk. 江流儿撑着一把油纸伞,信步而走。 Not long, his heart touches suddenly, stops the footsteps before a ruined ancient temple. 没有多久,他内心忽有触动,在一处破败古刹之前停下脚步。 This seems like a temple, no incense and candle, a stone incense burner was actually pounded to turn in the place. 这似乎是一处神庙,却没有一点香火,一个石头香炉被砸翻在地。 „Is this...... where?” “这是……何处？” Some Jiang Liu'er doubts, asked nearby passer-by. 江流儿有些疑惑,又问旁边一位路人。 „This is a Buddhist temple!” “此乃佛寺！” The passers-by said with a smile: „Does not know the belief of what's the matter, suddenly starting, but has nothing to efficacious, afterward did not have the incense and candle gradually......” 路人笑道:“也不知怎么回事,突然就兴起的信仰,但却没什么灵应,后来渐渐也就没了香火……” Now world, so long as is not a Spiritual God of Kunlun Mountains department, is not legitimate. 如今天下,只要不是昆仑一系的神灵,都算不上正统。 But Jiang Liu'er is looking at the abandoned ancient temple, actually settled down long time, to walk finally. 但江流儿望着废弃的古寺,却不由驻足良久,终于还是走了进去。 He shoves open the door, is enduring the heavy/thick dust and spider web, saw lotus flower god throne, as well as Buddha on lotus flower? 他推开房门,忍着厚重的灰尘与蜘蛛网,看到了莲花神座,以及莲花上的佛？ The person samsara of second Yanhan empire were many, always followers of several buddhists, this belief of Buddha then so emerges. 第二炎汉帝国的人轮回多了,总有几个梵之信徒,这佛的信仰便是如此兴起的。 Everyone forgot the previous generation, occasionally some memory fragments, is unable to break through in the embryo the riddle, therefore this image of Buddha was very strange, a more similar Spiritual God point. 只是大家都忘了前世,偶尔有些记忆片段,也无法突破胎中之谜,因此这佛的形象就很古怪了,更加类似神灵一点。 „Buddha...... is not this.” “佛……不是这样的。” Jiang Liu'er is looking at this, why does not know, the corner of the eye somewhat is unexpectedly moist. 江流儿望着这一幕,不知为何,眼角竟有些湿润。 He is looking at the niche for a statue of Buddha silently, long time long time. 他默默望着佛龛,良久良久。 Beyond the day, does not know when the curtain of night has covered. 天外,不知何时早已夜幕笼罩。 Suddenly, the Jiang Liu'er facial expression moved, pinched a law secret art, oneself went into hiding immediately, vanished without the trace. 突然,江流儿神情一动,掐了一个法诀,自身顿时隐匿起来,消失无踪。 Soon, two daoist shades circumvent to enter directly, arrives in the hall for worshipping buddha swaggering. 不多时,两道人影直接翻墙而进,大摇大摆地来到佛堂中。