The official road of the farmer

The second day after the Qionglin Banquet ended.The Ye family received the emperor's imperial decree.Although it was the first time for the Ye family to accept the imperial decree, the process was still not in the slightest.

The content of the imperial decree is a long article, and the central theme is to grant Ye Junshu the official position of editor of the Hanlin Academy, the seventh rank, and 50 taels of silver, which are used by the Jinshi to give back to their hometown after returning to their hometown.And there is also a two-month holiday.

Generally speaking, the number one scholar is awarded to the Hanlin Academy for editing and writing, from the sixth rank, the second place and Tanhua are awarded the editing and editing, and the seventh rank.

Other Jinshi who pass the examination are called Shujishi of the Imperial Academy.Those who pass the examination three years later will be awarded the editors, reviewers and other officials of the Imperial Academy, and the rest will be distributed to various ministries as directors, or given priority to county magistrates, known as scattered officials.

In fact, people of Shujishi background are promoted very quickly. If they have a background, they are enough to get rid of Jinshi in the same period.

Although they have been conferred official positions, in fact, the official time for them to go to the Hanlin Academy is after the holiday.

Each Xinbang Jinshi has a two-month vacation. During this period, everyone may return home to announce the good news, gather with family members, or visit relatives and friends.

All in all, you can do whatever you want, and wait two months before officially coming to the court to work.

As for Jinshi who are far away from Shangjing, the time on the way back and forth is not included in the two months, that is to say, these two months are real vacations.

There is a standard for the approximate distance from Shanghai to all parts of the country, as long as they do not exceed this time, no one will say anything.

I have to say that the imperial court is very humane and humane in this respect.

Ye Junshu reckoned that Yu Maolin had also received the imperial decree at this moment, and Yu Maolin's official position should have been edited from the Liupin Imperial Academy.

The two-month vacation is not short, I wonder if Yu Maolin will go home?

When Ye Junshu thought of Yejia Village, his mind wandered.It can be said that those days in Yejia Village were the most difficult time for Ye Junshu and the others.

Looking back now, I suddenly realize that I have survived, it is really not easy.

Ye Junshu suddenly missed the people and things in the village. He wondered what happened to Ming'am, other uncles, and the children he had taught...

They haven't been back for three years. Has the village changed a lot?How are sir and senior brother Qin doing?

The idea of ​​wanting to go back and have a look is like a spring bud breaking through the ground, growing rapidly.

The news that he was named on the gold list has probably been sent back to his hometown, right?The official document might be a little later, but he had already written an urgent letter to go back. The well-informed people in Yongzhou probably knew about it long ago, but he still wrote a good news letter to the teacher himself, and stated that he would stay in Yongzhou for a few days.

They would pass through Yongzhou on the way back, where his mentor and classmates were there, Ye Junshu couldn't just pass by and go back to his hometown without staying for a few days anyway.

Hurry up on the way, he still has a few days to socialize, and he still has a lot to say to the teacher.

During his time in Beijing, he also had many difficult problems, and the complicated relationship between court and court. Ye Junshu had no idea about the route he would take in the future, unless he discussed it with someone.

Now that he is in the court, he has to be careful in every step, not to make a wrong step.

It's just that it's inconvenient to write many things in a letter, so we can only talk face to face.

The affairs of Yongzhou were too energy-intensive, so Ye Junshu put aside his thoughts and started thinking about his simple and lovely folks, so he felt relaxed for a while.

Ye Junshu could already imagine how ecstatic the villagers were. Walking outside, they should all be full of confidence with their heads held high.

In the past, when he was admitted as a scholar, the village celebrated for so long, but this time he became an official directly, which is even more amazing!

Ye Junshu believed that as long as he survived for a day, no one would dare to easily bully the people he valued.

Moreover, the imperial court specially distributed money for them to build Jinshi Memorial Archway in their hometown.

In ancient times, the construction of archways was not something that ordinary people could do. It had to be approved by the emperor, which had a very lofty symbolic meaning.

To use an analogy, the archways of chaste women and filial sons that appear in the operas or in various places in Fuzhou require local officials to apply upwards, and finally the emperor approves them before they can be built.

Ye Junshu was admitted as a Jinshi, and he also obtained the emperor's approval for them to build a memorial archway in his hometown, and handed it over to Ye Junshu along with the imperial decree.

This is a kind of honor, not only for him, but for their Ye clan, and even the entire Ye Family Village. Ye Junshu can already foresee where his memorial archway will eventually be built.

Ye Junshu firmly believed that he wanted to take the children back.

Regardless of other things, returning home to worship parents and ancestors is a must.

It's time for the children to go back and have a look. The people of Yejia Village have contributed a lot to their healthy growth. Otherwise, how could he, a big man, raise the children so well?

They should all know how to be grateful.

Ye Junshu thought, if Yu Maolin also goes back, they can go back together, so that they can have a companion.

But don't worry, they can't go back right away, because next, they still have a series of procedures to go through in the new department Jinshi, so you can ask about the meeting time.

Until the end of April, the names of their Jinshi are engraved on the stone tablet of the Confucian Temple. As long as they are not deliberately damaged, they can be passed down forever, shining with the sun and the moon.The entire process is considered complete.

By May [-]st, Jinshi after the second-level class still needs to take the imperial examination.

But these have nothing to do with Ye Junshu and the others.

Yu Maolin also wanted to go back to Linfeng County, but he couldn't go with them, he had to hurry back and make preparations for the bond in advance.

His little husband has grown up, he has made a name for himself on the gold list, and they can form a bond.That's what Yu Maolin told Ye Junshu, with an obviously careless expression, Ye Junshu was stunned to see Yu Maolin's intention to show off to him.

"Don't worry, I will send the wedding invitation to your house then."

Ye Junshu: "..." What about those who agreed to be single forever?Well he thought too much.

He dragged his family with him, and he couldn't make it so fast, so his family went back.

Ye Junshu had formally told the children about going back to Yejia Village early on. Except for the twins who were a little confused, the other children were all looking forward to it.

The twins were still too young when they left Yejia Village, so they didn’t have much impression of Yejia Village. Brother Qin still remembered it vaguely. When Ye Junshu said to go back to Yejia Village, three words suddenly popped up: “Ming Amu.”

Ye Junshu's gaze was gentle, he patted Brother Qin's head, "Brother Qin also misses Ah Mu?"

When the name was mentioned, the twins also had a little impression, and suddenly said happily: "Ming!"

Ye Junshu couldn't help smiling, "Yes, Ah Mu often took you with you when you were young!"

Faced with pairs of curious eyes, Ye Junshu told the children a lot of things that happened in Yejia Village. Many things Ye Junshu thought he had forgotten, but now that he thinks about it carefully, he finds that he has actually done everything in every detail. I remember everything clearly.

The children listened with gusto and recalled their former playmates.Then, while there was still time, they went to buy souvenirs one after another, preparing to go back and give them to their friends.

Ye Junshu was busy going through the rest of the process, leaving the procurement to Brother Lu.

When he goes back this time, he can apply for the guard of honor of Tanhualang, so he doesn't have to worry about not being able to bring it back.Only Yi Jia has this right once.

The matter of the imperial examination had nothing to do with them, so Ye Junshu's family was ready to leave on May [-]st and set foot on the road back to their hometown.

The night before his departure, Ye Junshu specially found Li Yu to relieve the pain of lovesickness that he would not see each other for the next few months.

He entrusted the shopkeeper of the neighboring village with a message, and made an appointment to meet at the teahouse.

Before it was time, Ye Junshu went to the teahouse to wait.

As soon as he ordered tea and snacks, Li Yu came, a little earlier than the agreed time.

"Ah Yu!" Ye Junshu thoughtfully opened the seat and let Li Yu take a seat.

Li Yu paused, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable, but sat down with his usual expression.

When Ye Junshu pulled away the chair next to him and sat down, he felt a little close and felt awkward.

Especially since both of them were tall and long-legged, when Ye Junshu moved, their knees touched.

When Li Yu was touched, his whole body froze.

But looking at Ye Junshu, he didn't realize it, and thought he was too sensitive.After getting rid of the uncomfortable feeling, Li Yu asked, "What do you want from me?"

Ye Junshu said with a smile, "I'm going back to Fengcheng County tomorrow. I haven't been back for three years. I don't want to miss this opportunity, otherwise it will be difficult to find another opportunity to go back."

If he is an official in Shangjing, there is usually no special event, and he basically does not go home for such a long vacation. Even if he is released, the location may not be near there.

Li Yu nodded and said: "It should be." Zizhou returned home this time, he knew that those who were admitted to Jinshi would usually go back to their hometown.

"This time, we won't see each other for several months, Ah Yu, you must remember to correspond with me!"

Li Yu hesitated for a while, wondering if he should say that he would leave Shangjing tomorrow, but he nodded anyway.

Then Ye Junshu changed the subject and asked suddenly, "Ah Yu, what do you think of the promise I made to His Majesty?"

Li Yu thought about it for a moment, and then nodded affirmatively, "Very good." Their Li family is a couple for life, and they have not yet received servants. Zizhou also has such thoughts, which is really good, "Your Fulang, you will be very happy."

"What about you?" Ye Junshu looked at Li Yu and asked.

Li Yu was puzzled, he?

"What kind of person do you want to bond with?"

Ye Junshu knew that Ah Yu had been procrastinating for various reasons. He is so good, if there were not too many accidents, perhaps Ah Yu would have formed a contract with someone long ago, so there is no chance for him.

Ye Junshu was very fortunate. From the attitude of the emperor and empress that night at the Qionglin Banquet, it seemed that he wanted to pick a husband for Ah Yu, but there was no movement until now, and there were private discussions among Jinshi. Yu fancy!

snort!Ah Yu is so good, how could ordinary people like them understand?Ye Junshu wished that no one would notice Ah Yu, so that no one would rob him, but he was a little bit uneasy after all, his Ah Yu was obviously so good, but he became the object that others avoided.

Ye Junshu could only directly ask "What do you think of me", but I don't know if Li Yu really didn't see it, or he was politely rejecting him.

He shook his head and said, "I won't think about marriage." He thought it was fine to be alone, and with his brother in such a situation, how could he leave home without worry?

Li Yu had already prepared to be alone for the rest of his life. He felt that when he reached a certain age, he would adopt a few orphans from the battlefield, which would be an answer to the Li family.

Ye Junshu was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Ah Yu didn't want to form a contract at all. He just thought that he didn't find a suitable partner. How could he be a bachelor?

He did not give up and said, "Then what if I meet the right person in the future?"

Li Yu still shook his head, "Why bother others." The situation in his family is bad enough, why drag people into the water?Besides, he is not a great beauty.

Ye Junshu: "..." How could Ah Yu look down on herself so much? "What if that person wants to do it himself?"

The current situation of the Li family is indeed a bit bad, and it is already going downhill, but they have been in business for many years, they always have connections and prestige in the hearts of the people, but people are forgetful. will be forgotten.

At that time, when they face their old rival, the Ming family, it will be like hitting a stone with an egg.

But in Ye Junshu's view, the lean camels are bigger than the horses, and the situation is not that bad. They have room to turn around at any time, so why make such a bad plan so early on?

Li Yu stopped talking, and he abruptly changed the topic, "Have you packed your luggage? When will you leave tomorrow morning?"

Ye Junshu didn't want to push too hard, so he changed the topic along the way, "Clean up, and leave as soon as the city gate opens tomorrow morning."

Ah Yu's way of letting out a sigh of relief was still quite cute, so Ye Junshu didn't hold on anymore.

Li Yu suddenly said again, "I will also leave Shangjing tomorrow."

Ye Junshu's eyes suddenly brightened, "Where are you going? Will you drop by with me? Let's go together!"

Li Yu: "...I'll go to the border." Staying in the capital, facing marriage urging every day, Li Yu was also annoyed, and it happened that something happened at the border, so he just went there in person.

"Border customs? How long will it take?" Ye Junshu was extremely nervous, he was afraid that when he came back, his sweetheart would run away.

"It won't be long, three months at the earliest, half a year at the slowest."

Ye Junshu did a quick calculation. In half a year, it is almost time for him to return to Beijing, which is fine.

Li Yu apologized and said: "I need to hurry over there, I can't go with you."

Ye Junshu frowned, "It's okay, we can come back together when the time comes."

Li Yu: "..."

"Mao Lin, our No. [-] Scholar, he is going to take advantage of this vacation to go back to form a contract, and he asked me to tell you that he wants to invite you to the wedding banquet. I wonder if you will be able to attend?"

"I'll try my best to get there, what day is it?" Li Yu seriously assured that Yu Maolin regarded him as a friend and invited him to the wedding banquet, so Li Yu naturally treated him cautiously.

day?He doesn't know either!Ye Junshu smiled slightly, "Don't worry, your business is more important, do your business well first, and it's best if you can catch up by then, if you can't catch up, I'll say you can't make it at the border."

Li Yu nodded, "I'll try to be as early as possible."

"it is good."