Mysterious world, I can change my destiny

Chapter 268 Xiaocang Mountain sent a strange stone, Ji Jiulang cleverly set up a name
At the moment of Xu Shi, the dusk is dark, and the lights are lit.

Ji Yuan took a bath and changed clothes, changed into a black uniform, and walked out of the county office refreshed.

Several servants had been waiting for a long time, prepared a soft bridge, and respectfully invited this young hundred household from the Fusi of Beizhen.

"No need, just someone to lead the way."

Ji Yuan waved his hand and refused, intending to walk over.

Huangliang County wasn't that big, and it was inferior to Wannian County at the foot of Tianjing.

You know, switch to the latter.

Those deep-rooted local gentry, what Hu family and Yu family.

When they saw the "little officials" of the sixth and seventh ranks, they would not take them seriously at all.

Only powerful characters who can go to the court, occupy the fourth and fifth ranks, and hold real power will receive the awe they deserve.

But here, the magistrate from the sixth rank is already a great big shot!
Not to mention, the hundred households of Fusi Zhengliu in Beizhen!

It is simply in charge of life and death, whatever you want!
Just now, those detectives and guards who are worthy of internal training.

When facing Ji Yuan, he didn't even dare to breathe.

I'm afraid that if something is not done well, it will annoy this Baihu lord from Tianjing!
"This Ji Baihu doesn't seem to be very old, hasn't he reached the crown yet?"

"Boss Wang said that he is already in the realm of exchanging blood!"

"I'll be good, did you start practicing kung fu in the womb?"

"No wonder he became a sixth-rank official at such a young age, and is on an equal footing with our county lord!"

"You idiot! Ji Baihu is an official in the capital! And he works as an errand in Beizhen Fusi, bigger than the county magistrate!"

"..."

Ji Yuan's five senses are so keen, even if he walks a hundred steps away.

With a slight movement of the ears, the whispers of the guards could still be caught.

He smiled, Jingchao's officialdom also pays attention to the distinction between a Beijing official and a local official.

The former seems to be more noble, because it is in the center and has more opportunities to contact princes, ministers, and officials from the six ministries.

Sometimes, seize the opportunity to cling to a certain portal, a certain backer.

It is not surprising that the carp suddenly jumps over the dragon's gate and jumps three levels a year.

Therefore, like the children of aristocratic families, they will be noble.

The best way to be promoted is to become a Beijing official first, and strive to get into the sight of the Eastern Palace, the Cabinet, and the Sixth Ministry.

Work hard for several years of qualifications and accumulate some credit.

Then he will be transferred to another place, and get a real shortage who can hold financial and military power.

When they return to the center again, they will at least enter the sixth department and occupy the third rank.

Of course, it would be different if he came from a poor family and became a Beijing official.

First of all, the life is hard, the salary is low, and the house is expensive.

In addition, there are all kinds of entertainment and reciprocity, which can be described as shy.

Local officials are just the opposite. Although it is difficult to survive in this life, but also because the sky is high and the emperor is far away, they are not so restrained in their work and errands.

Even the lowest-level subordinates, as long as they have strong means and a wide range of connections, a stone can squeeze out a little bit of oil.

Not to mention the Shangguan who is in charge of the party, that's why there is a saying that "three years to clear the magistrate, one hundred thousand snowflake silver".

"I don't know what it will be like when I go hunting in the future."

With his hands behind his back, Ji Yuan walked slowly on the long street.

Being an official in the imperial court and wandering around the world are actually the same reason.

Aside from personal strength as a source of confidence, backing, background, and wealth are also important.

"Master Ji, Master Ji, Donglai Pavilion is here."

The young guard who led the way stammered, his face was flushed, and he seemed quite excited.

Serving as an errand in the county government is neither an official nor an official.

It's a kind of corvee, there is no grade at all.

An unknown person like him now sees a famous leader on the Jinghua list of the Daming Mansion.

Drinking and chatting with people in the future will give you more bragging rights!

"Thank you."

Ji Yuan was very kind, and raised his hand to give a broken silver ingot.

"Please trouble little brother, go find a clean place and prepare a few tables of food and drink for all the Tiqi under my command.

Remember, there must be enough wine and enough meat. "

The young guard nodded repeatedly, patted his chest and replied:

"Absolutely dare not have the slightest negligence!"

A look of envy appeared on his face, no matter it was Tianjing or the place.

It is very rare for a Shangguan who is generous and considerate to his subordinates.

Entering the Donglai Pavilion, the guy at the door was also very discerning, and immediately led the calm young man upstairs.

Kong Yuan, the magistrate of the county, didn't mobilize the crowd, he booked a restaurant, and only booked a high-class private room.

Except for the two hosts and the banquet, there are several other people as companions.

When Ji Yuan came in, they exchanged pleasantries.

Everyone began to exchange cups and cups, and the atmosphere gradually became warmer.

"Master County Magistrate, Ji heard that there is a strange stone standing on Xiaocang Mountain in Huangliang County?"

Ji Yuan drank a few cups of mellow rice wine, and ate a few mouthfuls of local specialty yellow rice, and asked lightly.

"Uh...that's what happened.

According to the old man, that strange stone has a history of hundreds of years, and it fell on Xiaocang Mountain during the Daye Dynasty.

According to legend, it was a Bodhisattva who made clay figurines, and one of them accidentally fell into the mortal world and became this stone. "

Kong Yuan's toast paused for a moment, not understanding why this young Baihu mentioned an irrelevant topic.

The purpose of his banquet is very simple, that is to form a good relationship with the other party.

After all, they are both subordinates of the Eastern Palace and work for His Highness the Crown Prince.

Furthermore, I am a county magistrate, and I don't have any classmates or friends who can be related.

If you can make friends with a young Baihu from Beizhen Fusi, it will be considered as an extra door.

But everyone was clearly talking about the interesting stories about the imperial court in Tianjing City, the wind and snow and the moon.

Why did it suddenly turn to the strange rock in Xiaocang Mountain?
This Ji Baihu has not even been to the Xishan paddock to which the royal family belongs.

Can the rural scenery of Huangliang County catch the eye?
"Dare to ask County Magistrate Kong, how credible is the claim that the strange stone has given birth to a child?"

Ji Yuan picked up a pair of chopsticks and swallowed it together with the soft and delicious rice.

"Ah... this, but it's not easy to say bluntly.

I am a Confucian scholar, and I don't talk about strange power and chaos.

There is such a thing as a strange stone sending a child, if you believe it, you don't believe it, you don't. "

Kong Yuan froze for a moment, feeling puzzled.

He clearly remembered that this Baihu adult didn't seem to have married a wife, not even a marriage contract.

Why do you care so much about sending Zi Qishi?

Is it possible...

Ji Yuan took another sip of rice wine, looked around the table, and said lightly:
"I believe everyone has heard that it is not easy for Beijing officials.

Unless you are born in a wealthy family and have family support.

Otherwise, just receiving the salary, the Bingjing and Charcoal Jing in one year are enough to empty out the wallet. "

County magistrate Kong raised his eyebrows slightly, his thoughts fluttering.

He has been an official for many years, and he is not a young man, so he can understand jargon.

The so-called "ice respect" and "charcoal respect" are a kind of bribery.

The former represents cooling off in summer, and the latter represents heating in winter.

It means that every summer and winter.

Remember to show filial piety to your superiors and express your affection.

Kong Yuan had heard of it before, and sent him down.

If you want to have a successful career, you must keep in mind the eight-character mantra.

Jingxin Changtong, Tanjing Changfeng!

If you can do it, you must have a bright future and a bright future.

"Ji Baihu's words are reasonable, a small household with no foundation,

Even if you become an official in Beijing, your life will be stretched and it will not be easy. "

Kong Yuan's eyes flickered, wondering if this young Baihu wanted to scratch the money?

I just hope that the other party doesn't want to open his mouth like a lion. Although he can't talk about having a clean sleeve, he hasn't done anything corrupt or perverted.

At most, it is to collect some New Year's donations from local wealthy households, or to buy some properties privately.

It's not a three-foot-high Kongbaopi who eats so much oil that his mouth is full.

Hundreds of taels of silver, barely enough.

No more, no more.

"In addition to Tan Jing and Bing Jing, if you want to go out, there are other things to pay attention to."

Ji Yuan took his time, chatting like a circle.

"What's the point? Master Baihu, come and listen to it, let me have a long time to learn!"

The host who accompanied me was very knowledgeable, and hurriedly asked questions.

"For example, when you enter the capital, if you want to meet the officials of the Six Departments, you must first pass the invitation to the door.

There are many sayings about this, as the saying goes, the seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister.

If you are stingy with money and offend the sect, you will encounter little ghosts blocking the way, and it is easy to spoil the business. "

With a smile on the corner of Ji Yuan's mouth, he said softly:

"Do you know what is 'five sons ascending the imperial examination'? What is 'one axis and one building'?"

Kong Yuan shook her head, then turned to look at the chief secretary who was well versed in official rules.

The latter also looked puzzled, as if he had never heard of it.

"Please ask Baihu to clarify."

Everyone toasted.

"Just like Bing Jing and Tan Jing, talking about money can't help but smell like money.

"Five sons ascend the imperial examination" means five liang of silver, which is specially used to manage the door.

There is also "Plum Blossom Poem Eight Rhymes", which means that there are 80 taels of banknotes in the envelope,

'Forty sages' means 40 taels, which are used to invite trustees to help submit invitations.

When you go to the Duke's mansion, you will often hear those disciples singing that so-and-so presents 'one axis and two axes of the hundred-shou picture'.

This is not a painting, but the meaning of 100 taels of silver and 200 taels of silver.

In addition, there is also "Mao Poems", which is equal to 300 taels, and there are [-] poems in Mao Annotated "Book of Songs".

"Yaojin Yidu" is 800 taels, referring to the eight hundred princes crossing Yaojin to fight against the innocent and violent.

As for the 'Thousand-Buddha Classics', that's even more serious, it's a big deal of 1000 taels. "

Everyone was dumbfounded when they heard it, and they all felt that being a Beijing official is different.

There are so many complicated names for accepting bribes.

"Let's talk about the strange rock in Xiaocang Mountain. I heard from the county government officer that
There are many newlyweds in Huangliang County. When they burn incense and worship Buddha, they will touch a couple of them to get some spiritual beauty.

After returning home, children will be born soon.

Can it be true? "

Ji Yuan asked casually.

"There are customs, but... it's not Turin every time.

According to the lower official's opinion, the rumors about sending the strange stone to the son are mostly fanciful and attached, and should not be true. "

Kong Yuan weighed his words and answered truthfully.

"I see. You don't know about the magistrate Kong,

Ji's Shangguan, Master Ao of Beizhen Fusi, has been married for many years,

I have never had a child, and I have a heart disease.

Forget it, don't mention this, come, come, continue drinking. "

Hearing this, Ji Yuan shook his head, as if feeling sorry.

Kong Yuan held up his wine glass, thoughtful.

This banquet was eaten and drank until halfway through the Hai hour before it ended.

It can be said that the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

It seemed that Kong Yuan, who was drunk, saw Ji Yuan's figure disappearing on the long street.

His wobbly body immediately stood up straight.

The master book who was supporting him asked in a low voice:
"My lord, according to what this Ji Baihu said, shouldn't we also send some charcoal as a respect?

Get it together and have a second axis of the Baishou map, there should be no problem. "

There was no trace of drunkenness in Kong Yuan's eyes. He rolled his eyes a few times, and his slightly frowning brows stretched out. He said lightly:
"This Ji Baihu may not be asking for money.

He deliberately mentioned the various bribery schemes in Tianjing official circles, but in fact, he did not want to drink.

You ask Catcher Wang to mobilize more than a dozen strong hands to go to Xiaocang Mountain overnight to dig out that strange rock.

Mr. Liu, you don't understand that I, the county magistrate of Huangliang, feel the meaning of filial piety when I see six ranks and one hundred households from Tianjing.

This Ji Baihu returned to Beizhen Fusi, shouldn't he show it to Qianhu and the command envoy above him?
That broken stone can be worth a thousand taels of snowflake silver! "

The master book suddenly realized, and flattered him:
"It's still the county lord who can see clearly!"

Kong Yuan, however, lost interest, shook his head and sighed:

"Dajing Liguo is only sixty years old, why did he become like this?
Follow the example, those princes and noble families, military generals honorable, all of them are like this.

The atmosphere in the officialdom will naturally rot quickly..."

The master's face changed, and he said anxiously:
"Speak carefully! Your Excellency the county, please speak carefully!"

Kong Yuan smiled wryly, and said helplessly:

"Forget it, forget it, I'm a little magistrate, why worry about these things.

I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince intends to rectify the administration of officials, and I sincerely hope to see results.

Instead of thunder and rain, it's perfunctory.

If the court hall in Tianjing is a bit rotten, the whole scene will be rotten! "

The chief book pursed his lips, and finally couldn't help but say:
"Difficult, difficult, difficult! The Nine Frontiers are powerful, the generals are arrogant, and several princes of the country seem to have resigned from the field, but their disciples and old officials are all over the army.

His Royal Highness needs a sharp knife if he wants to cut off the carrion and get rid of the stubborn disease! "

Kong Yuan looked down at the man in the official robe, and said after a while:

"Go digging stones, hehe, unexpectedly, I, Kong, will also bow my head and offer bribes this day!"

(End of this chapter)