Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

In June of the twelfth year of Qianwu, the scorching sun poured unreservedly on the vast land of the Tang Dynasty, coating everything in the world with a layer of brilliant golden glow.

At such a time full of hope and vitality, an imperial decree blew across every corner of the Tang Dynasty like a spring breeze - the court announced to the world that the imperial examination would be held!

The entire Tang Dynasty was plunged into an unprecedented excitement, and the fire of hope was ignited in the hearts of students from all over the country.

For them, the imperial examination was not just an exam, but also an excellent opportunity to change their destiny.

As long as one can stand out in the imperial examination, he will embark on a career in officialdom. Even if it is only a ninth-rank official, it is a glorious beginning to enter the officialdom.

During this imperial examination, the imperial court made many humane changes.

In addition to being able to apply for the exam in Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, a convenient measure has been added for applying for the exam at the same time in the other four capitals of the Tang Dynasty.

The chief examiners in Chang'an took on the heavy responsibility early and rushed to the four capitals to make preparations for this grand event in advance.

In this way, students of the Tang Dynasty no longer had to go through untold hardships and travel thousands of miles to Chang'an. They only needed to follow the principle of proximity to take part in this fate-determining exam.

What’s even more thoughtful is that the imperial court generously reimbursed all the candidates’ travel expenses to Beijing for the exam.

Students only need to go to the local government to make an advance payment, and then write a reply note after arriving at the examination venue.

This move undoubtedly opened a door of hope for students from remote mountainous areas and poor families, allowing them to feel the attention of the court.

As soon as the decree was issued, students from all over the country cheered.

For a time, the entire Tang Dynasty was immersed in the enthusiastic atmosphere brought by the imperial examination.

In the bustling city, students from well-off families, accompanied by their parents and relatives, carefully prepare everything they need for the exam.

Their pens, ink, paper and inkstone were all top-quality products, and their bags were filled with nourishing snacks and warm clothes. They were full of confidence, just waiting for the day of the imperial examination to come and show their skills.

In the remote mountain villages, although the children come from poor families, they all have the same passionate dreams.

In addition to the travel expenses reimbursed by the government, the villagers also lent a hand. Your family contributed a few eggs, and my family contributed some dry food. Carrying the expectations of the whole village, these simple young people embarked on the long journey to the imperial examination.

They wore patched clothes and carried simple bags, but there was a gleam of determination in their eyes as they moved towards their dreams step by step.

The city of Xianyang was also bustling with activity due to the sweeping imperial examination trend.

Li Shimin could not suppress his curiosity, and brought two veteran generals, Cheng Yaojin and Li Ji, to join in this rare fun with great interest.

The older people get, the more likely they are to feel lonely, and the more they desire to be with energetic young people.

Of course, it would be impossible for the three battle-hardened veterans to travel without the company of young people.

So, Li Shimin issued an edict to call out Lin Dafu, who was very busy.

When Lin Dafu received the imperial edict, he felt mixed emotions.

While he was grateful for the temporary break from his busy schedule, he couldn't help but grumble in his heart.

Your Majesty and that guy surnamed Qi are really going to cause him trouble.

Reimbursement of travel expenses is not a small amount of money. They really don’t know how expensive food and fuel are, and they do whatever they want.

But since the court has already announced it to the world, as a minister, he naturally will not embarrass His Majesty.

He could only sigh inwardly and start arranging various matters to ensure that every student in Xianyang could obtain travel expenses and embark on the journey to take the exam.

The students in Xianyang are also making intensive preparations.

They exchanged their exam preparation experiences with each other and shared exam materials collected from various sources.

The age limit for applicants is also clearly stipulated, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

After all, this is the selection of officials related to national governance and is not a joke.

Although young people may lack experience in handling things, they are full of passion and unlimited creativity, and are more likely to create miracles in their careers than those officials who stick to the rules.

For students who live closer to Chang'an, they are undoubtedly blessed with advantages.

I heard that the chief examiner in Chang'an this time is actually His Majesty himself.

His Majesty is personally supervising the exam. What does this mean?

This means that once you graduate from high school, you can proudly brag that you are a disciple of the emperor!

Xianyang is already full of talented people. If a few more disciples of the emperor can emerge, it will be an unparalleled honor for the family.

Li Chengqian stood on Zhuque Street in Chang'an City, looking at the surging crowd in front of him, his heart filled with shock.

He never imagined that there would be so many students taking part in the imperial examination this time and they would be so enthusiastic.

The entire Zhuque Street was blocked by the flow of people. The people of Chang'an had never seen so many people in their lives. It was even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.

The key is that most of these people are energetic young boys and girls. Their laughter and youthful energy make the entire Chang'an city shine with unprecedented vitality and vigor.

Looking around, the shops on both sides of the street are doing a booming business, and the owners are busy greeting the students who have come from afar.

The inn was fully booked early on and the staff were very busy.

In the bookstore, students are vying to select various books in order to make the final sprint for the exam.

The street food stalls also exude tempting aromas, providing warm comfort to the tired students.

In this lively scene, all aspects of life are also displayed.

Some students were full of confidence, walking with their heads held high in the crowd, while some students were a little nervous, holding their books tightly in their hands, muttering to themselves, and not missing any opportunity to review.

Some students gathered in groups of three or five to enthusiastically discuss academic issues, learn from each other and make progress together.

Chang'an was so lively that it was no less lively than the other four capitals.

Looking at these energetic students in front of him, Li Chengqian felt that vibrant feeling again.

So many young people gathered together.

A vibrant scene with everything in full bloom appeared before our eyes.

Li Chengqian gently waved the fan in his hand.

"Xian Huai, tell me, how many students are applying for the imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty right now? Why are there so many people?"

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Zhang Xianhuai paused.

"Because Your Majesty is holding a real imperial examination, not a recommendation, nor is it a gradual process of selecting candidates from small places."

"Students of the right age from all over the country are competing together!"

After hearing what Zhang Xianhuai said, Li Chengqian finally understood what went wrong.

In previous years, the imperial examinations took several years to complete, step by step, including the provincial examination, the metropolitan examination, and the recommendation.

But now it’s different. Li Chengqian has given everyone a fair stage.

This scene reminded Li Chengqian of a poem.

"All things in the frosty sky are free!"

The trend of great contention!