In March, the grass is green and the birds are singing.

The entire capital city also woke up from the cold winter.

After the sun rises in the morning, the streets are bustling with people coming and going, countless people walking back and forth, and everyone is busy.

There were also many carriages gathered at the gate of the capital, all heading west.

All these carriages were going to the new city. Some were going to make a living in the new city, and some were going to the new city to study.

March has just begun, and many scholars are rushing over.

There was a lot of traffic along the way, it was very lively.

Since the new city was officially completed a year ago, it has become a very lively place in the capital.

The imperial court began building the new city four years ago, and the entire city took three years to complete. Of course, this was built in sections, and many areas had already been put into use.

The new city is now very prosperous and bustling because it has the Royal Academy, the Royal Martial Arts Academy, the Royal Library, the Confucius Temple, etc. It can be said to be the gathering place of the entire culture and education of the Ming Dynasty.

These days, everyone is flocking to the new city. If a scholar hasn't been to the new city, he'll be looked down upon.

As for the name of the new city, the court called it Acropolis, but the people did not agree with this name at all.

The new city was popularly known as the Book City, and the name stuck. So now everyone calls it the Book City.

As time went by, the population of the Book City grew, and the area around it became extremely prosperous. A few days ago, news broke that the Emperor's temporary palace had been completed in the Book City, and that he would be staying there for a while, which made the Book City even busier.

Furthermore, to the west of the Book City, the Imperial City is being built, which is said to be where Prince Fu and others will live. It is said that the new Prince Xin's Palace is also there, and Prince Xin is the younger brother of the current emperor.

At the city gate, a young man looked at a man carrying a backpack and said with a smile, "Brother Chen, I didn't expect to run into you here. I was thinking of going to your house to look for you, but now it seems that's not necessary."

The man called Brother Chen was a young man in his twenties. When he saw the newcomer, a look of helplessness appeared on his face, but his eyes were filled with emotion.

After all, he was now dressed in coarse linen clothes. Although the square scarf on his head proved that he was a scholar, his clothes were not decent at all; and with a cloth bag on his back, he looked like he was in a hurry.

Not to mention the man in front of him was dressed in luxurious silk, the carriage he was sitting in was also extraordinary.

The four-wheeled carriage was just made in the capital two years ago. It is said to be an item from the Hundred Craftsmen's Academy. It has a steering shaft and leaf springs, and is said to be a very good thing.

He had ridden in one before, and it was not only comfortable but also incredibly stable. Furthermore, the four-wheeled carriage was so spacious that one could lie down inside, making it ideal for the wealthy and wealthy young men of the capital.

Four-wheeled carriages were now very popular in the capital, and they sold for a very high price. It was said that only the Baigongyuan could produce leaf springs and steering shafts.

This car costs thousands of taels of silver, and that's just the standard version. A more expensive limited edition would be exorbitantly expensive.

In any case, four-wheeled carriages became a fashion in the capital for a while.

Under such circumstances, anyone in the capital who could afford to ride in such a carriage could be said to be either rich or noble.

Brother Chen smiled and bowed to the person in front of him, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Zhao. Although the book city is not far away, I still want to go there a little earlier."

"Come on, come on, get in the car." Zhao Gui, known as Zhao Xiandi, waved and said, "Let's go together. I went to Jiangnan a while ago and just came back two days ago. My family is busy arranging a marriage for me, and I'm so worried. Otherwise, I would have told you in advance that you can go with me. Brother Chen, please don't blame me."

After hearing this, Chen Yannian said helplessly: "Where did you get this from?"

As he spoke, Chen Yannian got into the car.

As for the people on the street, they were filled with envy when they saw the two. Some even pointed at the carriage and said to the child, "Study hard and go to Xicheng to study in the future."

After several years of development, there are already six royal academies in the capital, and their strengths are also ranked differently.

How to measure strength? Of course, it depends on how many places it can obtain in the imperial examinations. In last year's imperial examinations, the Royal Academy in the west of the capital had sixteen successful candidates, including one who became the top scorer.

Under such stimulation, the status of the West City Royal Academy was very high, and it immediately became a hot spot. During the academy examinations after the New Year, the number of people participating in the examinations was huge.

The two people in front of him were obviously students of the Royal Academy in the west of the city. The wealthy one was needless to say, and the poor one was obviously a student who studied hard and was sure to make a comeback after graduation.

Commerce has been booming in the Ming Dynasty over the past two years, with all walks of life hiring. Even if graduates from academies don't pass the exams, they're still highly sought after by businesses.

Over the past two years, the major business groups have been fighting fiercely, and everyone is short of people, especially high-end talents. The talents of the Royal Academy are exactly what they need. These students are the best choice in terms of knowledge and vision.

These students have a deep understanding of court observation and know how to interact with government offices. They even understand laws and military tactics. Not only can they litigate, they can also train bodyguards. They can be said to be rare talents.

As long as you graduate from the Imperial Academy, even if you don't pass the exam and become an official, you're guaranteed a high-paying job. Not to mention other places, the Imperial Household Department recruits a large number of students from the Imperial Academy every year. The money offered is staggering.

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