Ancient promotion routine

On the second day, early morning.

When the ministers saw that Zhang Yanjin, the former servant of the Ministry of Industry, suddenly became the Minister of Rites, they all pointed at Zhang Yanjin.

"Don't worry, these people can't eat grapes and say grapes are sour." The one who spoke was Chu Chigong, Zhang Yanjin's father-in-law.

Zhang Yanjin naturally filtered out those unpleasant words automatically, but seeing Chu Chigong come to comfort him, Zhang Yanjin had mixed feelings in his heart, so he could only smile to express that he didn't care.

As a thief, you are the court, so naturally he will not compete with those who are used as targets, besides, it should be others, not him, who should be anxious.

Duke Rui Guo originally asked people to test him on purpose, but he didn't expect this kid to be soft and hard.

After a while, the emperor arrived.

"In addition, from today onwards, those who are "well-known for filial piety", "honest in virtue", "reputable for being righteous", "clean in conduct", "strong and upright", "unforgiving in the constitution", "excellent in academics", "beautiful in literature" and "worthy of talent" All generals, generals, and strong men can enter the court as officials. For the prosperity of the Wei Dynasty and the well-being of the people, the local township will be ordered to pay three tributes, and they will be shortlisted in the spring of next year, and the imperial examination system will be implemented."

The emperor's subsequent edict was like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, hitting the courtiers on the head, and they didn't know how to react.

Zhang Yanjin retreated to the back row, surrounded by Chu Chigong, Li Lian and others, so Zhang Yanjin explained them one by one in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, what is the degree of the imperial examination?" Zhou Su stepped forward and asked.

"This imperial examination is really a helper for my great Wei. Now the country is prosperous, but there are many bandits and uncivilized people. The ancients said that reading can make a poet wise. If this is the case, my great Wei will follow the way. In the past, it was limited by books, but now Zhang Aiqing has taken over this bondage and invented the engraved and printed book, and from now on, the people of the Great Wei Dynasty will be able to hold this book in everyone's hands, without being restricted by family status or birth."

The emperor looked at the ministers in the court and said calmly.

When Zhou Su and others heard it, they naturally understood the key point, especially the ministers who came from poor backgrounds in the court, they could understand what the emperor's move meant, although there were only a very small number of people.

"Emperor Shengming."

"My Emperor Shengming."

All of a sudden, there were congratulatory voices all over the court, Duke Rui, Duke Chen, Duke Han and others saw that the situation was over, so they could only suppress their dissatisfaction temporarily.

Zhang Yanjin is really not a safe person, Zhou Qin scolded in his heart.

Originally, the position of minister of the Ministry of Rites that he valued was taken by this person first, and then he proposed this imperial examination system, which made the people they elected a living joke.

Zhang Yanjin accepted the gazes from all directions, and he stared straight ahead without moving.

Seeing Zhang Yanjin's magnanimity, a person in the court couldn't help admiring him even more. He secretly vowed in his heart that he must follow the new Lord Shangshu and carry out this imperial examination.

This person's name is Zhou Hao, and he is now the Minister of Rites.

When the court was over, everyone was looking for Zhang Yanjin, but the real master left the court early under the cover of Chu Chigong and others.

"You did what you changed before. Now I want to set up another imperial examination department in the Ministry of Rites. Is there anyone willing to join?" Zhang Yanjin came to the Ministry of Rites and said to everyone.

There are ancestral halls, hosts and guests, and meal departments in this ritual part, each of which has a Langzhong position, and each has a number of Yuanwailang and masters.

Zhang Yanjin is now the Minister of the Ministry of Rites of the third grade, and has the responsibility to lead everyone. However, he is not familiar with or interested in other matters of the Ministry of Rites. His main purpose of coming to the Ministry of Rites is for the imperial examination system. Right now, he has called his friends Li Ying and Chen Sulai The Ministry of Rites took office, and there was still a lack of a servant. The emperor didn't intend to help, so he only asked himself to come to the Ministry of Rites to pick someone.

But Zhang Yanjin is not like finding someone who is reluctant to set fire to the new official's appointment. If the time comes to set his own backyard on fire, the gain will outweigh the loss.Zhang Yanjin knew very well that most of the officials were from aristocratic families.

"If no one of you is willing, then let's go." Zhang Yanjin didn't have any hope for these people. He was just going through the motions. Now that the emperor issued an order, he didn't have to worry about the local election of tributes. What I do is to prepare for next spring.

"My lord, I am willing." Zhou Hao came in from the door, blushing anxiously.

"You are?" Zhang Yanjin didn't see Zhou Hao when he was listening to the report from the Ministry of Rites just now, and there was doubt in his eyes.

"This minister is Zhou Hao, a doctor of the Ministry of Food and Beverage. Today is the minister's appointment to court. After listening to your lord's advice, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, and I will do whatever I want." Zhou Hao's oath was heard in the ears of the veteran minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he shook his head involuntarily. Well, this person was originally in the catering department, he didn't know how to adapt, and he was rigid.

Zhou Hao was originally an outlier in the Ministry of Rites. Few officials made friends with him. However, there were very few affairs in the Food and Beverage Department. Most of the time, Zhou Hao would go to other departments to help, but even so, the people in the Ministry of Rites and Zhou Hao were just acquaintances. .

"Okay, then everyone go get busy, Zhou Hao, come with me." Zhang Yanjin was a little surprised, but seeing this person was really enthusiastic, and he didn't refuse. After all, he needed someone to guide him to familiarize himself with the way and style of the Ministry of Rites.

"Is there any vacant room here?" Zhang Yanjin thought of a place as the office of the imperial examination department, and he would also set up a special nursing home to strictly restrict the entry and exit of the imperial examination department's personnel.

"Yes, the west courtyard used to be Lord Shangshu's room, but it's empty now." Zhou Hao replied.

He forgot that when the former Lord Shangshu came to the Ministry of Rites to take office, he demolished and rebuilt the yard of the former Lord Shangshu, even though the latter Lord Shangshu was dismissed by the emperor after a short stay.

Zhang Yanjin walked around the courtyard and found that the place is really not small, and there is more than enough space for the imperial examination department temporarily, so he immediately said: "That's it, the imperial examination department is just the four of us right now, this space is enough, tomorrow I'll go to the Ministry of Industry and bring over the plaque of the Imperial Examination Department and hang it up."

"My lord, there are only you and me in this courtyard?" Zhou Hao said, why couldn't he see that there were other people there.

"Wait for Li Ying and Chen Su to come over. He is also a newcomer in our imperial examination department. Li Ying is in charge of engraving and printing, and Chen Su is in charge of supervising transportation. You are in charge of paperwork for the time being. There is no problem." Zhang Yanjin did not expect Zhou Hao to be honest this time. People, they are all telling the truth, but this is just right, what he needs now is someone like Zhou Hao,

"No problem, my lord."

Hearing what Zhou Hao said, Zhang Yanjin asked, "Where will this government go if it wants to apply for building a house?" He wants to build a tribute courtyard as an examination room for candidates. Zhang Yanjin already has an idea in his heart, and he wants to improve the previous The Gongyuan is designed as the current hotel. Candidates who are still unable to leave the Gongyuan after the exam can indeed rest in the Gongyuan. He wants to design the Gongyuan into three parts, the examination room, the canteen, and the accommodation.

Anyone who entered the Tribute Court, no matter whether it was an examiner or a candidate, was not allowed to leave the Tribute Court within three days. This would not only prevent cheating, but also prevent the discovery of accidental injuries.

"Master Hubu Shangshu is recuperating at home now, and Mr. Gao is in charge of everything big and small." Zhou Hao has been in the court for a long time, although his official position is not high, he is clear about the affairs of the six ministries.

"Okay, you can read this for me, and then write it into a document. When the time comes, I will play it to the emperor. I will go to the Ministry of Households first." Zhang Yanjin gave Zhou Hao the explanation about the imperial examination that was driven out last night. Although his writing style is not bad , but the brush writing is really not very good.

"By the way, when Li Ying and Chen Su come to the Ministry of Rites, tell them to let them do what they want." Zhang Yanjin turned her head and said.

Zhou Hao saw that the new Master Shangshu left without even sitting on the bench in the Ministry of Rites, and was stunned in the yard for a while.

……

Rui Guogong, Han Guogong, and Chen Guogong walked together.

"What do you mean by the emperor? Isn't the inspection system implemented well? Why did you come up with this imperial examination system all of a sudden? How do these rural villagers know how to be an official? Isn't this nonsense?" Chen Guogong asked. Flicking his sleeves, he looked very angry.

The people he was preparing to nominate were all smashed by this edict, how could he not be angry.

"I'm afraid it's not that the emperor is targeting our family. You must know that although there are also people from the people who were elected in the past, the number is not large. Now that the imperial examination is being implemented, I am afraid that the situation in the court will change." Han Hangong said.

"The two princes don't have to worry so much. The imperial examination does not restrict the origin. No matter whether they are common people or the children of aristocratic families, as long as they have real talents and real learning, if they pass the imperial examination, if there are children in the family who study, let them try " Rui Guogong Zhou Qin said.

"That's right, those people who haven't even been to the Taixue can compare to the children of aristocratic families. As soon as the imperial examination results come out, it will be the day when Zhang Yanjin falls from the horse." Rui Guogong saw that Chen Guogong and Han Hangong were both persuaded by him. , went home.

Zhou Qin didn't mean to speak for Zhang Yanjin, he just wanted to use this opportunity to let Zhang Yanjin understand that the higher you stand, the more painful you will be when you fall.The emperor gave an impassioned statement in the court this morning, and even the two censors did not step forward to raise objections, so naturally Zhou Qin would not go up to hinder the emperor's eyes.He wanted to use this opportunity to let Zhang Yanjin and the emperor understand that the status and contributions of the aristocratic family are irreplaceable.

Zhang Yanjin came to the Ministry of Household Affairs and explained to Gao Shijie what he wanted to do. Gao Shijie readily gave Zhang Yanjin the title deed, which was beyond Zhang Yanjin's expectation.

With the land deed in hand, the problem of starting work is now, so Zhang Yanjin stopped by the Ministry of Industry and made an appointment with Huang Xiujun, and everything went smoothly.

Even the occasional meeting with Zhou Qiye with Zhang Yanjin didn't seem so hateful, it was just a bit annoying.

The rules and regulations of the Imperial Examination Department of the Ministry of Rites have also come out.

This imperial examination is divided into three categories, namely Poetry and Fu, Mingjing and Arithmetic.There are three sub-categories under the first two major categories, and arithmetic is separate.There are seven subjects in total.

The capital set up the list and the imperial examination was implemented.

The people came to watch one after another. In order to let the people understand the meaning of the imperial examination, Zhang Yanjin asked Li Ying to set up an imperial examination lecture hall in the restaurant, and he or others from the imperial examination department would take turns to give lectures.

"Recently, more and more people have come to participate in the lectures. The back of the restaurant has reserved a special lobby for the students who come to listen to the lectures. It seems that the effect is not bad." Li Ying boasted that he imitated Zhang Yanjin's previous membership promotion and set up a Non-member promotion, commonly known as throwing money.

"You provide free tea to those people every day, and naturally some people will come to listen. Now the books of the engraving and printing bureau have covered a wide range of knowledge, and the engraving and printing bureaus in various places have also begun to be established. Zhang Yanjin, the trainers you mentioned It has also been sent to the state capitals, so that the trouble of book transportation can be avoided, and it can be printed directly in the local area, but now the Beijing Engraving and Printing Bureau has too many templates, and the space is not enough, do you need to expand it?" Chen Su said.

"My lord, our system and examination content have also passed the review of the emperor, and now we are waiting for you to finalize the examination paper." Zhou Hao said.

Zhang Yanjin listened to the reports of the people in the Imperial Examination Division and applauded everyone. He was very excited. The results of this period of time really surprised him, but it was just a short period of two months. It met Zhang Yanjin's expectations.

"Thank you everyone, it's hard work. We are currently preparing for the imperial examination, and it may be even more difficult in the future. Thank you for your efforts." Zhang Yanjin bowed to everyone.

"My lord, you can't do this." Zhou Hao also bowed.

These days adults are much more fortunate than they are, they are just doing some errand work, this adult takes care of all aspects, of course there is no need to say more about the hardships.

"Why are you being polite to us?" Li Ying stepped forward and said, this time he was also surprised by his change. Zhang Yanjin, a good friend, is indeed worth learning. Starting to do business in a down-to-earth manner, even his father was a little surprised by the change in Li Ying's attention.

All of a sudden, Zhang Yanjin's status in the hearts of several elders soared.Every time I saw Zhang Yanjin, I was very enthusiastic, but Zhang Yanjin was a little flattered.

"My lord, it's not good, something happened at the Gong Yuan."

The guard Li Liu ran in.

Li Liu is the person in charge of the security of the Imperial Examination Department invited by Zhang Yanjin from the emperor. Li Liu has twelve people under his command, who are responsible for the daily patrol of the Imperial Examination Department and the construction supervision of the Tribute Court.

"What happened?" Zhang Yanjin asked.

This is approaching the first batch of exams in the capital, but there are more than two months left. If the examination room of the Gongyuan has not been cleaned up, then the students in the capital will have no place to screen.

Although the emperor said that the students of Taiyuan College can directly participate in the next spring, but it is impossible for everyone in the huge capital to take part in the imperial examination, and no matter how big the Gongyuan is, there will be no fewer than all the people in the capital.

"During the construction of the Gongyuan, the cement collapsed and injured many construction workers, including Huang Shilang." Li Liudao.

"Have people been sent to the hospital now? The construction is suspended. I'll go over and have a look at the scene." Zhang Yanjin's face turned cold when he heard that someone was injured.

"The work has been suspended, and now some people are making trouble outside the Gongyuan, saying they want to ask for an explanation." Li Liudao.

Originally, Zhang Yanjin asked Huang Xiujun to invite some civilians to help in order to catch up with the schedule. In this accident, most of the injured were civilians, and only Huang Xiujun was injured in the Ministry of Industry.

Zhang Yanjin followed Li Liu to the tribute courtyard, first comforted the people, promised to give them a reasonable explanation, and asked Li Ying to take people to the restaurant to get food.

It was the scorching sun, but Zhang Yanjin's actions gave some comfort to the people who had originally reported their grievances, so they sat down under the eaves where the construction had been completed, and waited for Zhang Yanjin to give them an explanation.

Right now, the Gongyuan is half completed, and the cement collapsed is the candidate dormitory under construction. The blueprint Zhang Yanjin gave to the Ministry of Industry is the construction blueprint used for the construction of the restaurant. Logically speaking, there should be no problem.

"My lord, the formula of this cement is made according to the ratio you gave, so there can be no problem." Li Liu said.

He and Huang Shilang have been supervising the cement these days. No one can know how to do it under their noses. Even the raw materials of the cement are delivered according to the order.

Zhang Yanjin was checking the collapsed cement, and when she heard Li Liu's words, she nodded and said, "The cement is fine."

Zhang Yanjin stopped talking. The candidate dormitory of the Tribute Academy collapsed when the construction of the second floor was about to be completed, which means that it could not be an accident. collapsed.

"Come on, dig this ground for me."

Zhang Yanjin paid attention to the shallow pit on the ground. Sure enough, the foundation at the fulcrum of the wall was not cement, and the cement on the foundation next to it was unevenly distributed.

Only a thin layer.

"Give the common people double wages. The Ministry of Rites will be responsible for all work-related injuries. Those who are injured will be compensated ten taels of silver. Those who are willing to stay will be paid double. All the foundations here will be demolished and redone. I will supervise the work here for a few days. , Huang Shilang asked him to go back to recuperate first."

Zhang Yanjin thought this time was just an accident, thinking that it was because someone from the Ministry of Industry was lazy and asked the common people to lay the foundation.

What he didn't know was that this time, by accident, he discovered the mistake of the dormitory of the Gongyuan. If the candidates of the Gongyuan lived in, no one could bear the consequences of the collapse.

But this was a wake-up call to Zhang Yanjin. He remembered the quality inspection of the house, so he asked Li Liu to go to the Ministry of Industry to get some tools, and began to inspect the completed examination room. He simply didn't find any major problems, but there were some minor flaws. , the flaws do not conceal the advantages, but it meets Zhang Yanjin's expectations.

When Princess Yuyang heard the report from her subordinates, she said with a smile: "This Yanjin is really lucky. Although there was an accident, I will give him a little bit of trouble. The completion of this tribute courtyard should be less than a month away. When the time comes Let's see what he shows the courtiers."

Zhang Yanjin had already presented the timetable for the implementation of the imperial examination to the emperor, which made Princess Yuyang take advantage of the loophole, thinking that if Zhang Yanjin didn't make a big fall, he would also make him a dishonest person in front of the courtiers.

Princess Yuyang intended to make Zhang Yanjin unable to do business, but Zhang Yanjin thought that she had adopted a new type of design drawings - making the ground solid, using assembled decoration, and integrated assembly, which made Princess Yuyang's plan come to nothing.

The white horse is too short, and everything will recover after New Year's Eve.

On this day, the day of Langkong, with a breeze blowing, the people in the capital, no matter men, women, young or old, or children of aristocratic families, gathered in front of the newly built "Gong Yuan".

The people were bustling and bustling, and the scene was once very spectacular. If an uninformed outsider passed by this place, he would be confused and think that this is the custom of the capital.

Li Ying was very excited and nervous when he saw the scene of people crowding his wife outside. They had been preparing for so long, and finally the day of the unveiling came.

"My lord, the time has come." Zhou Hao, as the organizer of the unveiling, said from the side.

"Okay, please speak wisely." Zhang Yanjin's voice spread to the crowd, causing a burst of eruption. The reason why the unveiling at the Tribute Court caused a shock in the capital was that Zhang Yanjin invited the holy pen from the emperor.

The common people come to this tribute courtyard to join in the fun, just to see the appearance of the emperor.Some of the descendants of the aristocratic family are inquiring about news for the elders in the family, and some are paying tribute in the future to see what kind of person the examiner is.

Generally speaking, some people came to see the emperor's inscription, some people came to see the chief examiner of the imperial examination, but there were very few people who actually came to see the unveiling in the Gong Yuan.

"Anyone who is virtuous and capable of becoming a scholar can sign up for the shortlisted exam in March Chunwei on the spot. The time is today and tomorrow. If Si misses it, no registration will be accepted. The exam subjects have been posted on the city wall. If you can Entering this preliminary examination, only those who rank among the top [-] will be able to participate in the next year's Chunwei. Chunwei will receive a hundred Jinshi, and the top ten can participate in the palace examination. The palace examination will be administered by the emperor himself. One champion, two runners-up, three Tanhua, and the others are Shujishi, and these admitted people will hold important official positions in the imperial court or in the local area."

Zhang Yanjin announced to the people that he still held the bright yellow imperial decree in his hand, which proved that these words were not just spoken.

When the common people heard the words, they applauded one after another, and each of them had some success in their hearts.

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