HLnovel Chapter 319 Preparations Before the Holy Path
Chapter 319 Preparations Before the Holy Path
Chapter 319 Preparations Before the Holy Path
On the northern border, countless people were drinking and chatting in their respective military tents. Chen Tianjian and his group were in the main military tent. After drinking for a while, they asked a question.
"Yes, the results should be released in a few days. The Sacred Path of Yuzhang Academy will also be opening soon. After the Sacred Path trip is over, I will go to Jin State to meet those Jin scholars."
Ye Ru nodded, downed the wine in his hand in one gulp, and said slowly.
"Be careful on your trip to Jin. The people of Jin are cunning and treacherous. If you are not careful, they will devour you without leaving a trace."
Zhao Mingcheng tapped his fingers on the table, his face full of solemnity. He had dealt with the people of Jin before, and he knew their methods very well. After all, the other nine states knew about this notoriously untrustworthy person.
“I understand. Logically speaking, the path to sainthood for Yuzhang Academy should be coming soon. I won’t bother to check the results when that happens. Just let me know, Lord Chen.”
Ye Rudao.
"Aren't you going to check the rankings?"
Chen Tianjian's eyes widened in surprise.
"I won't go. Fame and fortune are fleeting, futile and exhausting. They are like a fleeting moment, a spark from a stone, or a dream. For me, the safety of the Yanhuang Kingdom is the most important thing, as is the reputation of those hundreds of thousands of troops."
Ye Ru shook his head and said.
"With such talent, Ye Anshou truly deserves his reputation. I will keep an eye on the list of successful candidates and let you know in time."
A hint of admiration flashed across Zhao Mingcheng's eyes, and then he slowly spoke.
"Then I'll have to trouble you two. There's no major turmoil in the Northern Territory now. I'll just wait for the notification from Yuzhang Academy. The Left Prime Minister hates me to the bone and will definitely try every means to kill me on the Holy Path. So, I'm sure I can participate in the Holy Path."
Ye Ru smiled and said.
"Then be careful, I'll wait for your news."
Chen Tianjian nodded, the three clinked glasses, and then returned to their respective military tents.
Over the next three days, Ye Ru did not remain idle despite the peace in the northern border. He spent most of his time studying classics of military strategy and legalism, especially Han Feizi. Han Feizi, hailed as the best of pre-Qin fables, was insightful and penetrating, from which Ye Ru benefited greatly and found it very enjoyable to read.
On the third day, news from Yuzhang Academy finally reached Ye Ru.
"Are you heading to Yuzhang Academy today? I'll take you there directly; I happen to have a flying boat, it'll be quick."
Early in the morning, upon hearing that Ye Ru was leaving, Chen Tianjian came to Ye Ru's military tent and said...
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Chen."
After speaking, Chen Tianjian didn't linger and immediately activated the flying boat. The two of them sat on the flying boat and headed towards Yuzhang Academy.
The journey was peaceful, and Zhao Mingcheng remained in the northern border, managing all matters there.
In just half a day, Ye Ru and his group arrived at the territory of Yuzhang Academy.
"This Yuzhang Academy is much larger than Yingtian Academy."
High in the sky, Ye Ru looked at the vast boundaries of Yuzhang Academy and couldn't help but marvel.
"What do you think? Yuzhang Academy has a lot of manpower and financial resources, and it is backed by the Left Prime Minister. Most of the people who come out of it are the Left Prime Minister's people. Of course, there are also some neutral people. If the Left Prime Minister's influence could not penetrate the other three major academies, the entire Yanhuang Kingdom would probably be occupied by the Left Prime Minister's people."
"Tell me, with such a good thing, how could the Left Prime Minister not expend manpower and financial resources?"
Chen Tianjian smiled and said.
"I see, it seems we've arrived."
Ye Ru looked at the middle-aged scholars below, who exuded the aura of Hanlin scholars, and said softly.
"it is good."
With a wave of his hand, Chen Tianjian caused the enormous flying boat to slowly descend, finally landing in front of the group of scholars.
"Who?"
The leading scholar, a member of the Hanlin Academy, said.
"Tell Dean Shen that Chen Tianjian and Ye Ru have come to visit."
Chen Tianjian and Ye Ru stepped out of the flying boat, took out a general's token, and spoke to the scholars.
"Lord Chen? I have offended you greatly, please forgive me."
Upon seeing the general's token, the scholars quickly bowed and then said with a forced smile:
"I'll go right away."
After a while, one of the scholars returned and gestured for him to enter.
"You two, please come inside."
After saying this, the two of them entered Yuzhang Academy under the guidance of these Confucian scholars.
"Lord Chen, it's been a long time."
At this moment, an old man walked out from a distance, accompanied by dozens of Hanlin scholars. Such a grand gesture made Ye Ru's lips twitch slightly.
"This is?"
"That old rascal always likes to put on these shows. Don't be afraid, they're all show and no substance."
Chen Tianjian shrugged, seemingly unconcerned, then smiled and said:
"Shenming, how have you been? My dear nephew wishes to make a trip to the Holy Road. I wonder if it is permissible to do so?"
"The Holy Road?"
Shen Ming's expression flickered for a moment, then he smiled and said:
“Since he is Lord Chen’s nephew, we should let him pass. Today is the day that Yuzhang Academy is selecting candidates for the Path of the Saints. Why don’t we let Chief Scholar Ye go and give it a try? Of course, even if he loses, it will not be a big deal.”
"Alright, let's see just how powerful the students of Yuzhang Academy really are."
Immediately, Chen Tianjian, Ye Ru, and the others headed in that direction.
"Ye Ru, don't embarrass yourself later. This old guy is clearly trying to give you a hard time."
Walking behind these people, Chen Tianjian frowned and whispered.
"Don't worry, I know what he's thinking."
Ye Ru nodded. He knew that the other party did this because they didn't want to give him a spot on the Holy Road. If he lost, he would never have the face to enter the Holy Road.
Before long, Ye Ru and the others arrived at the Wendou Platform of Yuzhang Academy. The place was extremely spacious, with a circular shape on all sides, and in the very center of this circle was a high platform.
The surrounding area is filled with tiered seating, allowing everyone to have a clear view.
“It’s really big…”
Ye Ru took a deep breath. Although he had seen many literary contests, this one was undoubtedly the largest.
Shen Ming smiled dismissively, as if to say that Ye Ru was a country bumpkin, and then his figure flashed, directly interrupting the battle between the two.
"We have an honored guest today. Let's welcome him, Ye Ru, the top scholar of the fifth class."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Ming pointed his palm at Ye Ru, causing many students to look in Ye Ru's direction.
When they saw that Ye Ru was only dressed in the clothes of a child scholar, they immediately burst into laughter.
"Haha, top five in the imperial examination? Top five in the preliminary examination for the student?"
"I was once ranked fifth in the imperial examinations, so what's this? Dean Shen, you're making a big fuss over nothing."
"Exactly, they clearly look down on the scholars of Yuzhang Academy. What can a mere student do? They might only be able to serve as a private in the army, right?"