Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

As soon as May entered, it rained for two days in a row. The continuous rain moistened the dry air.

After waiting for many days, the imperial court's appointment of the new Jinshi was finally announced, but the result was unexpected. The number one scholar, who was deeply appreciated by the emperor, did not enter the Hanlin Academy as everyone thought, but got the post of general judge of Suzhou.

Although Tongfan is only the sixth grade, for a young man who has just entered the court, the starting point is not low. Kesuzhou is located on the border, with barren water and soil. For most of the year, strong winds rage and the sky is filled with yellow sand. Moreover, the folk customs there are fierce, and the bandits who rob homes and houses cause a headache for the local prefecture's Yamen.

It's not a good job to be a general judge in such a place where birds don't lay eggs. There has never been anyone who has won the first prize in the exam. Others are trying their best to stay in the capital, because once they leave their posts, it is not that easy to come back.

Someone in the court couldn't help but guess behind the scenes, could it be that this seemingly calm No. 1 scholar was actually a fool who said the wrong thing and made the emperor displeased? Or is it that Lord Dong has fallen out of favor in front of the Holy One? Otherwise, how could the Holy One place his eldest son in such a place?

But I haven't heard any rumors about this, and Mr. Dong didn't behave strangely in the court.

Just when everyone was puzzled, the Dong family was sitting together, and Feng Jiyuan, who had also been appointed, was also there.

Xu Yiwan had a sad look on her face, "Jiabo, what did you tell the Holy One? Why did you let you go to a place so far away from Suzhou?"

Dong Jiabao replied calmly: "I asked the Holy Father to be trained abroad. As for where to go, it all depends on the court's arrangements. Mother, don't worry, I can live in Mobei for three years, and I can't go back to Suzhou."

It will be worse than Mobei. "

He told his family that he wanted to work outside the capital after the results of the general examination came out.

When he came to the capital, there were many talents, and he was not lacking. Rather than entering the Hanlin Academy, he wanted to be like his father, a local official who did practical things for the people.

Secondly, given his father's current situation in the court, it would be best for both father and son if he left Beijing and took up a foreign post. Although it is not uncommon for fathers and sons or brothers to serve as officials in Beijing, most of them are in insignificant positions and need to have a strong family background. Obviously he is not compatible with his father.

My father also knew this, so when he proposed this idea, his father was the first to agree. Although my mother was reluctant to separate the family, she also understood the importance of it.

The Holy Emperor also summoned him before he was appointed as the general judge of Suzhou. He informed him of the situation there and hoped that he could make a difference there.

The purpose of joining the court as an official was to take care of the king's worries, so he agreed without much thought. For him, wherever he went was a new beginning.

The decree has been given, and Xu Yiwan can only accept it no matter how reluctant she is, "When will you take office?"

"Just these few days."

"It's so far away from Suzhou. You don't know when you can come home again..." Xu Yiwan couldn't help crying.

Dong Jingtang persuaded: "Okay, the child has reached the age where he can take charge of his own business. As parents, we should let go. There will be a long time to come, and it's not like Jiabao will stay in Suzhou for the rest of his life."

Xu Yiwan raised her head suddenly when she heard this, "If he stays there for the rest of his life, I will never agree -"

"Look at you, you only listen to half of what you say. He won't do that."

"Yes, mother, I have to go home sooner or later.

. Dong Jiabao said, "Besides, after I leave, my second brother and younger sister will stay with you, and I will write back from time to time." "

I once heard someone say that the unpromising child in the family is the one who comes to repay the favor, because the promising child will leave his parents, while the unpromising one will stay with his parents until they grow old.

Only now did Xu Yiwan deeply understand the true meaning of this sentence. If she could choose, she would rather her children were mediocre. As long as the family was safe and together, it didn't matter whether they were high officials or rich people.

It's a pity that some children are not destined to be mediocre.

"Okay, Mom will pack your things tomorrow. You have to bring everything you want when you leave, otherwise it won't be possible to deliver it. I don't know what the weather will be like there, so I'd better bring all the clothes for all seasons. …”

Xu Yiwan now started counting the items to be prepared, fearing that she would leave something behind.

Even though the decision had been made long ago, it was only then that Dong Jiabai had the real feeling that he was about to leave home, and his heart was slightly sour.

"Mom, don't worry, there are still a few days to go. I will wait for you to prepare for me before leaving."

Dong Jialin was not as talkative as before today. "Brother, after you arrive in Suzhou, if you need anything, just write to me and tell me. I know some caravans and escorts who can bring it to you."

Dong Jiabao nodded, "I'm not here, take care of the house for me, and don't hide anything from me."

"You can talk about these things slowly," Dong Jingtang looked at Feng Jiyuan, "Jiyuan, you won't be worried if you come to Linqing County to serve as the county magistrate. Yangzhou is our ancestral home and you are familiar with it. As long as you do things according to the rules , nothing will go wrong."

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Since your parents are not here, I will give you a few words for them. "

Feng Jiyuan stood up and saluted, "Junior, I would like to follow my uncle's teachings. Uncle, please speak."

Dong Jingtang said seriously: "Although the county magistrate's position is small, he is the official of one parent. The things he oversees are complicated, but they are all requested by the people. You must take them seriously and do not take them lightly. If you are really undecided about anything, you can write and ask. Me or your father.”

"Yes, this junior has taken note of it." Feng Jiyuan said respectfully.

Seeing the two of them finish speaking, Xu Yiwan hurriedly raised her hands and said: "Ji Yuan, sit down quickly. Your mother has always wanted you to stay in the capital, but she didn't expect you to go back to Yangzhou. Yangzhou is not far from Yingzhou, and it is a wealthy city." Dear, if your mother knew, she would be relieved."

"Well," Feng Jiyuan nodded with a smile, "I'm also very happy to be able to return to my ancestral home and do something for my parents in my hometown. It's just that I won't be able to visit my uncle and aunt often in the future, so I need to take more care of myself."

"You don't have to worry about us. You are alone, so you should take good care of yourself."

"It's Auntie, I can."

Dong Jiafu was surprised to learn that Feng Jiyuan was appointed as the magistrate of Linqing County, and asked: "Father, what happened to the previous magistrate Yang of Linqing County?"

Others were also curious and looked at Dong Jingtang.

"Last time after Afu and Mr. Cui came back from Yangzhou, I sent someone to investigate Magistrate Yang. Sure enough, we found out that he had accepted bribes while he was an official, and had shielded Zheng Chang and others many times, causing the people to be wronged. There were all witnesses and material evidence. , he was dismissed from his official position and imprisoned in prison. The wealthy businessman named Zheng also received the punishment he deserved." Dong Jingtang briefly explained what happened next.

Dong Jialin said angrily: "That Magistrate Yang is really not a good person.

If Afu hadn't rushed there a few months ago, Dr. Tan and his son would have been killed unjustly by him. "

He turned to Feng Jiyuan and said, "Huaiyun, you can't be an official like him."

"Of course I don't. People like him waste their time reading the books of sages and are also sorry to the court and the people." Feng Jiyuan said solemnly, "What I want to do is be a good official like my father and uncle."

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