The next day was the most unforgettable day for all Jinshi. Early in the morning, everyone gathered to change clothes and worshiped Confucius Temple together. Then began a grand horse riding parade. Each scholar was dressed in red and green, riding on a tall horse, and dozens of soldiers.
Beat gongs and drums in front to clear the way.
The streets in Jingzhao City were deserted. Hundreds of thousands of people ran out of their homes and lined the streets to watch the new Jinshi. They laughed and laughed, and threw colorful ribbons and flowers to the Jinshi on horseback.
This is an unforgettable honor for the young Jinshi. Many years later, when they get together again, they will all talk about this day.
After the bragging was over, Xuanfu envoy Chen Qing held a grand banquet at the Xuanfu envoy's office to entertain 110 new scholars. Although this was an obvious transgression, in order to win over talents, Chen Qing was willing to take this risk.
Facing the young faces, Chen Qing picked up the wine cup and said to the scholars: "Today is a day worth celebrating for you, but it is also a day worth looking forward to for the people of Sichuan and Shaanxi. Soon, you will all go to various counties to become
As the parents and officials of millions of people, their well-being will be in your hands. Like all the people, I hope you will dedicate yourself to everything and do everything well for millions of people.
In the future, our power will gradually expand eastward, and the burden on your shoulders will gradually increase. Everyone, we will witness history together, participate in history, and personally participate in the great cause of expelling the Jurchen Tartars and restoring the Han Dynasty. In order to serve the country and fight against the Jin Dynasty,
, we drank this cup!”
Chen Qing raised his wine cup high, and the Jinshi were also excited. They raised their wine glasses and shouted: "Cheers!"
Zhong Huan lightly touched Chao Qing's elbow and said in a low voice: "There is not a single word "Song" in the entire speech of Ambassador Xuan."
Chao Qing glared at him, "Don't talk nonsense!"
They also raised their glasses together and shouted: "Cheers!"
The next step is to allocate official positions among the Jinshi. There are two situations here. At least half of the Jinshi want to go home to honor their hometown, which is completely understandable.
But it is not ruled out that some Jinshi would like to consider whether to serve for Chen Qing. If this is the case, Chen Qing will not force him.
Therefore, these Jinshi who are preparing to return home will not be assigned official positions for the time being, and will be given a forty-day holiday. After forty days, they will report to the Xuanfu Envoy Office.
The other part is the Jinshi who do not plan to go home. They have to directly determine the specific official position of each person. Although they gave up their forty days of vacation, they can get another benefit, that is, they have the opportunity to choose. Everyone at least
There are three opportunities to choose, and the scholars who return home can only accept the remaining positions chosen by others. This means that there is always something to lose.
None of the three Chao Qings planned to return to their hometown. They wanted to use this opportunity to choose their favorite official positions.
"Old Zhong, what are you going to choose?" Su Ce asked.
Zhong Huan sighed and said, "I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I want to work somewhere, but many people advise me to stay in Jingzhao. Please help me make an idea!"
Chao Qing smiled and said: "I suggest you stay in Jingzhao. Although being a local official is very training, and the subsidy is high, the house is spacious, there is a house, you can take your parents, wife and children to you, and you have your superiors in-laws above your head."
Not many, which is a benefit, but the most critical connections in the officialdom are gone.
If you stay in Jingzhao, if you do well, you will be more likely to be discovered by Bole, be appreciated by senior officials, and be promoted quickly. If you work hard in the local area, no matter how well you do, the credit will also belong to the county magistrate. It is not your turn, and you will not be
It is difficult to get a chance to get ahead if people appreciate you, but the income in Jingzhao is lower than that in local areas. The Logistics Department only provides single dormitories, with a maximum of two rooms. If you want to bring your wife and children to live together, you can only rent a house, and the subsidies are not much.
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Su Ce smiled at the side and asked: "Chao Qing, you said that if you are a local official, will there be people who show filial piety during the New Year? I mean there will be more money and water?"
Chao Qing said solemnly: "I have to make it clear to you. You don't understand the rules here. If you become an official in a local area, there will definitely be rich families looking for you. They will give you a sum of money every month. And like you said
Yes, you should be filial during the holidays, but the money is not free. If you take other people's money, you have to do things for them, so I suggest you not to go somewhere for the time being. This is also the advice my father gave me. It is easy to go somewhere too early.
If you are controlled by others, once you gain seniority and support in the officialdom, no one will be able to control you."
Su Ce and Zhong Huan were silent. They didn't know about the problems of local wealthy families. After Chao Qing said this, they realized that the actual situation was not as simple as they thought, and they needed to think about it carefully.
At this time, footsteps were heard outside, and someone knocked on the door. It was the shopkeeper's voice, "Is Chao Jinshi here?"
Chao Qing hurriedly stepped forward to open the door and asked with a smile: "What's wrong with the shopkeeper?"
The shopkeeper pointed to a middle-aged man behind him and said with a smile: "This official is looking for you."
The middle-aged man quickly clasped his fists and said with a smile: "I am Shen Tan, Deputy Chief of Du Branch Office, and I want to talk to Brother Chao Xian!"
It was actually the deputy order from the Du Branch Office. Chao Qing quickly opened the door and said: "Please come in and sit down!"
Zhong Huan and Su Ce stood up and smiled knowingly: "Let's go to the teahouse next door for a cup of tea."
After the two left, Chao Qing asked Shen Tan to sit down. Shen Tan asked with a smile: "Brother Chao Xian hasn't decided where to go yet!"
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Chao Qing shook his head, "I haven't thought about it yet."
Shen Tan took out a brochure from his arms and said with a smile: "This is the function and department structure of our branch office. Let me give you a brief introduction."
While Chao Qing was being induced and persuaded by the Du branch office, Jiang Yanxian and Zhang Xiao were arguing fiercely in Chen Qing's office. They both wanted Wei Ji to be ranked first. The top ten in this imperial examination was the focus of competition among various government offices.
The two Wang Tuo were fellow villagers of Li Zhuangnong, the commander of the Tianzhai and Mining Administration, and Li Zhuangnong used his fellow villagers' friendship to win him over.
Chen Qing was really helpless, so he had to stop the two of them and said: "You two, stop arguing. It's pointless. Listen to me say a few more realistic words."
The two stopped arguing. They sat down angrily and looked at Chen Qing. Chen Qing smiled and said: "Where Wei Ji goes is not his decision. He is a member of the Wei family. It must be decided by his family. I will give it to you."
Come up with an idea, each of you come up with a position and see how their family chooses?"
The two also knew that what Chen Qing said was reasonable, so they stopped arguing. Jiang Yanxian smiled again and said: "But I would like to remind the Xuanfu envoy that Zhou Kuan has already sent someone to talk to him about the third Chao Qing."
Chen Qing slapped the table and said angrily: "Nonsense! I want Chao Qing, how can Old Monkey Zhou be so shameless!"
Jiang Yanxian and Zhang Xiao couldn't help covering their mouths and walked away with a smile. Chen Qing immediately said to Zhang Xuan: "Go to Jiang Changshi and get Chao Qing's resume. I will sign it directly and appoint him as a Category B reviewer."
As your assistant."
"I humbly obey the order!" Zhang Xuan hurried away.
At this time, a follower reported at the door, "The Commander-in-Chief of the Internal Guard wants to see you!"
"Let him in!"
After a moment, Wang Hao hurriedly walked in, bowed and said: "For this humble position, please see the capital!"
"Do you have any clues?"
Three months ago, a farmer in Lintong County picked up a pigeon in the field that was seriously injured by an eagle. There was also a message box tied to the pigeon's leg. The farmer handed the pigeon to the county government, but unexpectedly discovered that
It is an important piece of military information about the number of troops at Pujin Pass and Tongguan Pass.
The county magistrate Zhao Dunhuang immediately sent this information to the Xuanfu Envoy Department. Chen Qing also learned from this that the Jin Kingdom had a deeply hidden intelligence network in Guanzhong. Chen Qing handed the matter over to the internal guards for investigation.
Wang Hao said with a face full of shame: "I feel that the other party has stopped all activities and there is no movement. It is difficult to check at the moment. Only when the war comes and the army starts to mobilize is the time for their activities."
"Aren't we preparing to attack Xixia now?"
"Yes! Beizhi is also looking for any clues through various channels. Judging from Beizhi's experience in internal defense for so many years, this network has existed for many years. It was there when Wanyan Wushu attacked Bashu. At the beginning, it was
In Bashu, it expanded to Guanzhong."
Chen Qing also knows that the longer this kind of intelligence network operates, the harder it will be to detect it, especially now that half of the internal security functions are divided to check for counterfeit money, illegal liquor, and illegal salt. Chen Qing does not want to be too strict with his subordinates.
"I won't rush you into this matter. You can organize capable officers to investigate it yourself."
"I understand the humble position!"
Wang Hao hesitated and said: "I have one more thing to ask the governor."
Only then did Chen Qing realize that it was Wang Hao who asked to see him, not that he summoned Wang Hao. He must have something to ask of him.
"What's up?"
Wang Hao said a little embarrassedly: "Our inner guard has many warriors and few scribes. Most of the literati we recruited cannot be reused. Can you allocate one or two of the imperial examination scholars to the inner guard?"
Chen Qing burst into laughter. It turned out that Wang Hao was also thinking about this idea. He happily asked: "Okay, what are your specific requirements?"
"There are no requirements for a humble position. I just hope that this person will not despise martial arts. It would be best if he could learn some martial arts."
Chen Qing laughed loudly, "Your requirements are not low! You actually want to be both civil and military. I guess there are no such Jinshi."
Speaking of this, Chen Qing's heart moved, and he suddenly thought of someone.