Hearing that the government gave him money, Zhang Yue was really moved and he was so excited that he didn't know what to say. However, three million yuan is only three hundred guan, and the money given to him by the Wu family for paving the land was 3,000 guan.
Although the official family seems a little ungenerous, the most important thing is this intention and the face of the marriage.
Before Zhang Yue could speak, Han Qi immediately said: "This is a marriage granted by His Majesty Chrysostom, why don't you thank me quickly?"
Zhang Yue was slightly unhappy. He was about to express his gratitude, but Han Qi reminded him that this is not the case if you want to show off your majesty as prime minister. No wonder Wang Anshi hates you.
However, he was recommended by Han Qi for this recruitment. Seeing this, Zhang Yue could not say anything about Han Qi in his heart. The so-called short-tongued man was also said to be short-tongued. Wang Anshi had the foresight to recommend him for the job when Han Qi originally recommended him.
If you resolutely refuse to accept it, you will have the capital to fall out in the future.
Finally, Zhang Yue immediately said to the official with a respectful look on his face: "I, Zhang Yue, thank your Majesty for the marriage."
The official smiled gently.
The ministers congratulated the officials one after another and praised their benevolence.
Privy Councilor Zeng Gongliang said: "The number one scholar is from a poor family, and your Majesty gave him money and a marriage. This is truly an ancient story."
Zhang Sheng, who was involved in political affairs, said: "It is unprecedented to have dual heads of state and imperial government."
"It is unprecedented for him to reach the third level in his subjects, and he can be regarded as the first in a century."
Zhang Yue said to the officials: "I mistakenly occupied Jiuxu and so on. I feel really guilty."
After some words, Zhang Yue came out of the imperial garden. Returning to the Chongzheng Hall, Su Shi, Su Che and Wang Jie spoke.
Wang Jiege got the fifth grade in the examination, so he was not able to participate in the imperial examination, but he was present when the grades were announced.
Now Su Shi and Zhang Yue all know their respective rankings and look at each other and laugh.
"Congratulations to Brother Zizhan!"
"I am happy to see you all!"
"Congratulations!"
"Congratulations to Ziyou!"
Wang Jie cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations."
Zhang Yue saw that Wang Jie had such a normal attitude. Zhang Yue also said calmly: "Same joy."
The four of them were chatting casually in the palace, and Su Zhe whispered to Zhang Yue: "Brother Wang prides himself on being the most talented, and he doesn't resent being ranked below you and the eldest brother."
Zhang Yue said with relief: "I understand, thank you Ziyou for reminding me."
At this time, two examiners, Sima Guang and Yang Tian, entered the hall.
Sima Guang took the imperial edict and preached: "In the sixth year of Jiayou's reign, he should be virtuous, upright, able to speak extremely well in admonishment, and be talented and knowledgeable in the physical science, imperial examination and so on.
"The virtuous, upright and able to give the best advice. Ke Zhang Yue was ranked first and ranked third, Su Zhe was ranked fourth, and Wang Jian was ranked fifth."
"In terms of talent, knowledge and brilliance, Su Shi ranks first in physical skills and ranks third."
Zhang Yue and others thanked the two examiners, and then expressed their gratitude to the examiners.
Yang Tian said to Su Che from the side: "You spoke so fiercely that you were almost dismissed. Thank you Junshi for coming to your rescue."
When Su Zhe heard this, he panicked and said, "I didn't do it on purpose."
Sima Guang said to Zhang Yue: "How do you read history?"
Zhang Yue said: "I wonder what the examiner has to say?"
Sima Guang said seriously: "In the past, there were five sages in Zhiyao, but they did not control them with benevolence. Of course, I am not talking about how to read history, but you must read the history books with benevolence and virtue. You must not abandon the great road and use power and tactics.
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"You are very talented. Even an old man can look up to his neck. However, no matter how great your talent is, it is just a gift of virtue. No matter how small your virtue is, it is still a talent. Only when virtue is greater than talent can you be a gentleman."
Zhang Yue was very dissatisfied after hearing Sima Guang's words, knowing that he was criticizing what he said during the imperial examination.
But thinking about it on the other hand, Sima Guang's words were not malicious, but he was giving advice in the tone of an elder.
On the sidelines, Yang Tian knew that Sima Guang actually disagreed with Zhang Yue's ideas, but he did appreciate his talent. However, during the imperial examination, Sima Guang did not object to Zhang Yue being ranked third class, and in the end he agreed.
But in the end, Sima Guang didn't mention the matters in the palace at all, and instead gave him some advice in private. Of course, it wasn't private as there were so many people there. But he still had the air of a gentleman.
"Being strong and honest is like being straightforward, but being honest is being roundabout. Remember that the way to govern is to be roundabout, and to be straight and counter-intuitive is to be roundabout."
Zhang Yue couldn't bear to offend Sima Guang's good intentions, but said: "The Sima examiner thinks that suppressing mergers and strengthening cadres is a roundabout way. I think it is wrong. But the Sima examiner is my teacher. I will not argue today."
After saying this, Zhang Yue saluted Sima Guang.
Sima Guang sighed when he saw Zhang Yue being so stubborn.
Yang Tian pulled Sima Guang away, smiled with everyone like an old acquaintance, and said: "Several official positions have been drafted, and the Imperial Palace is drafting the imperial edict."
Everyone's ears were pricked up when I heard the conferment. Isn't this what we want in half a day of exam?
Seeing everyone's expressions, Yang Tian smiled and said, "That's fine, let's talk to you first."
"According to the imperial edict of Jiayou in the third year, Zhike was promoted to the third level, and ranked first with Jinshi. In addition to being a Dali judge, he signed two envoys and was an official in the secretariat. He returned on behalf of the emperor and was promoted to general judge. After completing his term, he was tested for the official position. Zhike
Entering the fourth class, and the second and third Jinshi, except for the two envoys and ministerial officials; Dai returned, and changed to the second class Beijing official. Entering the fifth class, and the fourth and fifth Jinshi, except for the title of county magistrate;
Return and move the two envoys to the post of official."
"Su Zizhan, you are the chief registrar of Fuchang County, Henan Province. Now you can move to Dali Temple to judge affairs and sign judgments in a certain state capital."
Su Shi smiled slightly and said: "This can be said to be a sudden promotion and punishment from the county sergeant."
Zhang Yue knew in his heart that Su Shi was the fourth-level Jinshi in the second year of Jiayou's reign, and now he was treated as if he were directly awarded the first prize in the third-level subjects. Moreover, the reputation of the third-level in the subjects was even higher than that of the top scholar.
"Su Ziyou, you are the chief registrar of Shengchi County. Now you have been promoted to the fourth grade. You will be promoted to Secretary, Supervisor and Bookkeeper on trial basis, and will be promoted to the prefectural government."
The forty-second rank of a Beijing official is the lowest rank, with Secretary, Supervisor, and Shulang being the lowest rank.
But at any rate, it was treated as a Beijing official, and he was considered a member of the class. His rude words were considered a verbal warning.
"Wang Zhongfu, I am a signer, and now I have been promoted to a calligrapher."
Wang Jie was overjoyed. After all, he had been an official for many years and had been selecting local officials. Although he only passed the fifth-level examination, he had crossed the gap of selecting officials for the capital after passing the examination.
"As for Zhang Duzhi..."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, "Aren't you just trying to attract people's appetite by putting me last?"
Yang Tian smiled and said: "There is really no one in this dynasty who is both the number one scholar and a third-level scholar. Therefore, the secretary of the Central Committee has been debating for a long time about your appointment and dispatch."
"Your official position is as a judge of Dali Temple and a judge of Chuzhou. Now you have been promoted to the third level. Zhongshu plans to promote you to the rank of Chancellor of Dali Temple."
Zhang Yue felt so relieved after hearing this that he jumped up two steps.
There are a total of forty-two levels of imperial officials. Su Che's school secretary is the forty-second level. Su Shi and Zhang Yue's original officials, the Dali Temple judges, are the forty-second level. So the Dali Temple prime minister is the thirty-eighth level.
The imperial court called the transfer of official posts to Kanmo, and officials in Beijing were transferred to Kanmo every three years. Of course, the place of appointment could be changed from three years to two years.
According to the rules of the imperial court, the judges of Dali Temple were transferred. Those with good family background were transferred to the position of Prime Minister of Dali Temple, while those without family background were transferred to the position of Supervisor.
There is a saying that one is a Jinshi and is promoted to the position of Prime Minister of Dali Temple. If one is a Yin official, with mixed backgrounds like you, one can only be promoted to the 39th rank of Prime Minister.
Zhang Yue's officer suddenly jumped two levels.
"Not only that……"
Yang Tian continued, "There is no need to repay him, and he will be directly appointed to the capital."
Zhang Yue laughed when he heard this. The exemption means that he does not have to go to Chuzhou to take office and can directly become an official in Beijing.