Guide to traveling through the Northern Song Dynasty

The Gongyuan of the Ministry of Rites is located in the southeast corner of Luoyang City. It was called the Gongyuan of Henan Prefecture in the former Song Dynasty.

In the future, it will be used to hold national examinations, so it will naturally need to be expanded. An entire nearby square was demolished and integrated into the Gongyuan.

The relocated merchants and people were all resettled in the nearest temple. Convert the temples into private houses and shops, and then compensate them with a sum of money, which can be regarded as a rental subsidy during the reconstruction period.

The old officials of the Jin Kingdom, headed by Zhang Hao, participated in Enke in the original Gongyuan.

The questions were announced one after another, leaving more than three hundred candidates stunned.

Question 1: A certain magistrate in Liaoning took advantage of the opportunity to acquire land and accepted a bribe of 1,000 yuan to hide 5,000 acres of land for a wealthy family. He also took the daughter of a local wealthy family as his concubine and received her dowry of 3,000 yuan and 500 acres of dowry land.

Question: According to the Ming Dynasty Code, what crime did the prefect commit? How to deal with it?

Zhang Hao began to sweat lightly on his forehead, firstly because he didn't know the answer, and secondly because he knew it was a warning.

Last year, the imperial court gave these old Jin officials a whole year to prepare for the Enke exam. Moreover, the scope of the examination was specially defined and they were asked to carefully read books such as "The Law of the Ming Dynasty".

Zhang Hao also read the "Da Ming Law" carefully, but that was all and did not memorize it carefully.

His attention was focused on books such as "The Analects of Justice" and "Mencius' Justice" compiled by the Ming Dynasty.

Especially "University Justice" and "Zhongyong Justice" are said to have been written by Emperor Zhu. You must pay close attention to it. Zhang Hao, who was only in his early thirties, recited the entire chapter with the energy of a young man studying.

What the hell is the first question about the law?

Zhang Hao thought of the beheaded clan brother Zhang Xuanzheng and the clan brother Zhang Xuansu who was implicated and exiled, and quickly wrote the answer "the principal culprit beheaded and his relatives exiled".

But is it also illegal to take a daughter of a wealthy family in the place where she works as a concubine and receive her dowry?

Zhang Hao had a vague impression that it seemed to be a violation, but he forgot why it was a violation.

He thought about it carefully and could basically guess what the situation was. It should be to prevent officials from colluding with powerful people.

But what exactly is the crime?

How should the penalty be imposed?

Zhang Hao scribbled on the draft paper and left the answer sheet blank for the time being. If he couldn't think of an answer before handing in the paper, he would copy it.

The second question: Mencius said: "The people are the most valuable, the country is second, and the king is the least." Discuss this sentence in detail.

Zhang Hao was delighted when he saw the title. He had memorized the Ming Dynasty's official "Mencius' Justice" by heart, and with his own talent and knowledge, he could draw on it from other sources.

But when he started writing, Zhang Hao's expression became solemn again.

He went back to examine the first question!

Liaoning, Zhang Tian, ​​taking bribes, rich family, marriage, the country, the monarch and the people...

After thinking about it for a quarter of an hour, Zhang Hao could basically confirm that the second question was not a question about classic meaning.

But, policy theory!

To be on the safe side, he looked at the third question and found that there was no third question.

This time Enke actually had only two questions.

And the stem of the first question pointed out the direction for the second question.

Zhang Hao spread out his draft paper and wrote: "The Liao Dynasty lost its country and the Jin Dynasty gained it. The Jin Dynasty lost the country and the Ming Dynasty had it. Why is this? The people's support is against..."

There are only two questions in a whole day.

Zhang Hao revised the policy article again and again, and finally wrote more than 8,000 words.

He focused on the topic of "people's hearts" and discussed in detail why the Liao and Jin countries perished. From the official system to the official administration, from the military to the civil affairs, the failures of the Liao and Jin countries are clearly summarized.

After criticizing the Liao and Jin Dynasties, he praised the Ming Dynasty's benevolent government and flattered the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor.

More than 300 test papers were handed in, with Zhai Ruwen taking the lead as the marking officer.

For the first question, only a few people got full marks.

For the second question, half of the candidates answered it as a classic question.

Three days later, Enke's yellow list was posted.

Zhang Hao called his friends to look at the results, and instantly found his name. He ranked fifth.

Only twenty were admitted.

More than 300 people sighed, resenting Emperor Zhu's poor treatment of the old ministers of the Jin Kingdom. This time, Enke's admission quota was too few!

In Ju Ming's opinion, there were quite a few. In cooperation with the Ming Dynasty, more than ten people were directly awarded official positions for their meritorious service. Now Enke has admitted twenty Jinshi, and a total of more than thirty former Jin officials can continue to serve as officials.

These are only for civil servants over thirty years old.

The generals of the Jin Kingdom who surrendered and made meritorious service were directly incorporated into the military system, and even Jurchens could join the army.

Jin civil servants under the age of 30 could take the normal imperial examinations in Liaoning and Hebei. The imperial examinations in these two provinces are not subject to examinations. As long as you have real talent and practical knowledge, you will definitely be able to pass the examination. If you continue to study, you may still be able to win the Jinshi.

An emperor's traveler came on horseback and said to the old ministers of the Jin Kingdom who were looking at the list: "Your Majesty has ordered that you do not need to participate in the palace examination. The top twenty Enke will all be awarded Jinshi origin. In the next month, Haosheng read the "Da Ming Law", After going to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to pass the examination, you can be appointed as an official."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Those who were admitted immediately shouted.

The passerby asked again: "Where is Kang Guojun, the number one in Enke?"

"Here!" A young man in his early thirties stood up.

The traveler said: "Follow me into the palace to meet the Saint."

Watching Kang Guojun heading towards the imperial city, all the old officials of the Jin Kingdom were filled with envy.

Some people also speculate that Kang Guojun was able to be received by the emperor, not only because he himself ranked first in the exam, but also because of his deceased father.

Kang Guojun was enthusiastic at this time and determined to fulfill his ambition in Ming Dynasty.

He waited for a long time in the side hall of Chui Gong Hall, and was finally led in by the eunuch. He bowed solemnly and said: "Your Majesty, Kang Guojun, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor!"

Ju Ming nodded in approval: "That's right, you didn't kneel down. It seems that you have memorized the etiquette chapter of "Da Ming Law" very well. You deserve to get full marks on the first question."

Kang Guojun said: "Since you are a minister of the Ming Dynasty, you should be familiar with the Ming Dynasty."

"Sit down," Zhu Ming asked, "Is Kang Gongbi your father?"

Kang Guojun sat down and said, "It's my father."

Ju Ming asked again: "What position do you hold in the Kingdom of Jin?"

Kang Guojun replied: "I became the magistrate of the state because of my kindness. Because I offended the Shangguan and his colleagues, I was transferred back to the Jin Kingdom to be a ceremonial officer in Beijing. I was promoted and demoted in real time. I am responsible for the craftsmen who make seals."

Ju Ming smiled and said: "How can the Kingdom of Jin not be destroyed if there are good officials but they are not used?"

Kang Guojun's father was named Kang Gongbi. His ancestral home was Wanping and he was a Jinshi. When he surrendered to the Jin Kingdom, he was just a small judge in the Liao Kingdom.

When he was a county magistrate in the Kingdom of Jin, due to natural disasters, the tax collection could not be fully collected, so the Cao Si sent people to arrest people everywhere to collect food. Kang Gongbi Shangshu interceded and released the captured people, and the local people built a shrine for him.

Later, when he was transferred to other positions, Kang Gongbi was also tolerant and honest, and even misappropriated grain to provide relief to the victims. At that time, he was in charge of the money and grain depot, and he was not a local official at all. Anyone who violated regulations for grain relief would be beheaded.

More than 100,000 Jin people rebelled and killed countless officials and gentry in southern Liaoning. Only after Kang Gongbi was captured, Hou Gai, the leader of the rebel army, personally released him.

Kang Gongbi's superiors and colleagues were all killed by the rebels.

Because the people know who is the real good official.

Ju Ming said: "Hou Gai, who released your father, is now a seventh-rank military attache in the Ming Dynasty. He is old and was transferred back to the Privy Council after the Jin Dynasty was destroyed. I asked him about Liaoning, and he said that when the Jin Kingdom ruled Liaoning, he only encountered Your father was a good official."

Kang Guojun cupped his hands and said, "I will keep my father's instructions in mind."

"I believe you are also a good official. Otherwise, how could you be squeezed out in the Jin Kingdom?" Zhu Ming said, "You ranked first in the exam this time and have experience in governing the people in the Jin Kingdom. You don't need to take the civil service examination again. Wait. When there is an official vacancy, he will be directly assigned the position of state magistrate."

"Thank you for your grace!" Kang Guojun quickly stood up and thanked him.

Ju Ming said: "Go and live your life as an official."

Kang Guojun bowed and resigned, feeling extremely happy. He was frustrated in the Jin Kingdom, but found his life direction in the Ming Dynasty.

Ju Ming picked up his pen and continued reading the memorial.

Summer is here again, and there are floods again and again.

Fortunately, in the past two years, we have been returning farmland to lakes and actively building water conservancy projects, so the damage caused by floods has been relatively reduced.

However, Fujian encountered a typhoon this year. Many prefectures and counties were affected, and the city of Quanzhou was soaked in floods for three days. Merchant ships in the outer port of Quanzhou were also seriously damaged, and the coastal residents were in urgent need of help from the court.

The bill sent by the cabinet is to provide tax relief and exemption to the disaster-stricken areas as appropriate.

Zhu Ming first approved the word "can", and then Zhu Ming said: "If the disaster-stricken people in Fujian want to immigrate to Taiwan counties, they can take the opportunity to be given food and agricultural tools to work half-farming and half-fishing on the coast of Taiwan. The coastal plains of Taiwan are rich and produce grain. , Sugar production is increasing year by year, and immigrants should be encouraged to cultivate it. "

After a day's work, the female officer came over holding a sign.

Which concubine you will spend the night with is all arranged in advance. Although the emperor could make temporary changes, Ju Ming basically would not do so.

There are also some days in each month that are not arranged in advance and can be chosen by the emperor.

Zhu Ming suddenly remembered something and asked, "Is Yelu Chongyuan fifteen years old?"

The female officer remembered clearly: "I turned fifteen four months ago."

"Go to Yelu Chongyuan's place." Zhu Ming said.

Whether they are civil servants, military officers, or concubines in the harem, Ju Ming is more respectful and will explain in advance where he is going. To avoid sudden arrival and causing chaos in the respondent’s house.

Ju Ming lay down in the Chui Gong Hall to take a nap, and the female official took the opportunity to make arrangements.

Yeluyan, who had been in the palace for more than a year, heard that the emperor was coming, so she quickly made preparations to pick him up and looked in the mirror happily.

After cleaning up, he repeatedly asked the palace maid how he looked inappropriate.

When Ju Ming arrived, the food and wine had been set.

"May your Majesty be safe!" Yeluyan led the maids in bowing down to salute.

This princess of Liao Kingdom became more and more beautiful, and Ju Ming moved his index finger when he saw her. He took the other person's little hand and said, "Do you feel lonely when you are far away from home?"

Yeluyan couldn't help but be happy: "The noble sisters in the palace are very kind. I often play with them and don't feel lonely."

"That's good, let's go in and talk. I'm a little hungry." Zhu Ming pulled Yeluyan into the house.

The two sat down, and the palace maid Jin Feng quickly helped pour the wine.

Zhu Ming thought of Wu Qimai: "There is a princess from the Kingdom of Jin. Is she in the courtyard?"

Yeluyan pointed at the golden phoenix and said, "This is it."

Ju Ming looked at it carefully and gradually got an impression.

He met Jinfeng once. Compared with last time, his facial features were much longer this time and the baby fat was gone.

Even more beautiful than last year.

Ju Ming asked: "Is your mother from the Bohai tribe?"

Jinfeng replied: "Li family from Liaoyang."

Zhu Ming smiled and said: "I guess your mother must be a beauty. Wu Qimai was born like that, but you can still have such a look."

Jinfeng was happy, but didn't dare to answer the question for fear of upsetting Yeluyan, so she just stood there with a red face. After thinking for a while, she replied: "My mother is in the clothing bureau."

"How old are you this year?" Zhu Ming asked again.

Jin Fenghui got it wrong and replied: "Two out of thirty."

"puff!"

Ju Ming quickly shut up and steadied himself, almost spitting out a mouthful of wine: "I asked you, not your mother."

Having said that, three words came to Ju Ming's mind - "Mother and daughter X".

Although he felt itchy in his heart, Ju Ming still held it back: "Your mother should be transferred to serve the Supreme Emperor."

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!"

Jinfeng was so excited that she quickly knelt down. Even if she was transferred to Zhu Guoxiang as a maid, it would be a hundred times better than staying in the laundry department to wash clothes.

Ju Ming added: "You are also a subjugated princess, with a body like duckweed. From now on, please change your name to Wanyan Ping."

First there was Yeluyan, and then there was Wanyanping.

Plus a Li Qinglu.

It's just bad taste!