Royal road

"Meng Sun, have you heard of the strange event in Jinyang?" The door of the small courtyard was pushed open with a slamming sound, and a young man in a uniform broke in, shouting loudly.

The man called "Meng Sun" didn't lift his head, he still looked at the scroll in his hand, and said leisurely, "But what did Mr. Liang do?"

"Oh, of course it is Liang Shijun! It is said that Jinyang has just issued a decree, and the governor's office selects officials and asks people to answer the questions. Who has heard that the selection of officials is so troublesome? It even bypassed the Zhongzheng official! Many people from the Party and Jinyang have gone, and they only hope to take advantage of this opportunity to get an official position!"

The young man said with joy, with a gossip look.However, upon hearing this, the man reading the book suddenly raised his head: "Nominated by the governor's office? How do you come up with a question?!"

"This..." The young man couldn't help but choked, and after thinking about it, he said, "Order someone to write the answer on a piece of paper? It seems that the Shangdang used to select officials like this. This time the prefect Liang was promoted to the governor of Bingzhou, Jinyang also followed the rules Bar?"

"Is it just to select officials? What are the tests?" The other party still asked Fei Kuai.

"There are economics, arithmetic, and medicine? Economics can guess why, and what are arithmetic and medicine?" The young man was just hearsay, how could he know the details?

This answer is obviously unsatisfactory, the man frowned, dropped the book in his hand, and suddenly said: "I'm going to Jinyang for a walk!"

"What?" The other party was stunned, "Didn't you just lose your job? Why are you going out again? Bingzhou is not safe now..."

Zhang Mengsun is not a mediocre person, he has extensive knowledge of classics and history, and has high ambitions. He always despises the chattering style of those who read noble relatives.Because of this temperament, when Sima Shuo, the king of Zhongqiu, was serving as the governor, Sima Shuo was at odds with him, so he finally got sick and resigned.After that, I stayed at home all day reading, and seemed to have no idea of ​​going out.

Why did you decide to go to Jinyang just after hearing the news?

"There is no place for stability in the world." Zhang Bin had already stood up, his eyes flashed with a blaze of light, "I always compare myself to my ovary, and now I meet the Lord of the Ming Dynasty by chance, why don't you go and meet him in person!"

Regardless of his friend's sluggish expression, Zhang Bin turned and entered the room, and quickly packed his bags.

Although the mobility is not weak, it still takes a lot of trouble to go from Zhaojun to Bingzhou.Now Jizhou is simply unreasonably chaotic.A horse herding man named Ji Sang rebelled, and became the leader of the bandit with thousands of troops in an instant.This group of people voted for Gongshifan, the general of Sima Ying, the king of Chengdu, and they even took advantage of his claim to be emperor, causing a lot of trouble.

The governor of Youzhou, Wang Jun, also sent troops several times to help Sima Teng, who was guarding Jizhou, eliminate the banditry.But thieves and bandits are like creeping weeds, they will grow again after being burned, and they will grow stronger every time.

Thanks to Zhang Binyi's courage, he rode his horse alone, passed through the territory of Jizhou where soldiers and bandits were fighting, and arrived at Baixing.Passing through here is Shangdang, which leads to Jinyang.However, unexpectedly, there were many refugees near Baixing.

This is a miracle!Bingzhou was one of the few states that started to be chaotic at the beginning. Not only the Xiongnu established the country, but there were also countless Hu people in the territory, causing wars and disasters everywhere.Even if you want to escape, shouldn't you go to Youzhou to avoid danger?Why can't you think about it and vote for Bingzhou?

What's even more bizarre is that the people guarding the Baixing pass didn't mean to stop them. They only set up checkpoints in front of the pass, and after the inspection, they let the refugees enter.As a scholar, Zhang Bin was quite different from the others after all. He was interrogated by the guards and declared that he was going to Jinyang for the exam, so the guards gave way to him.

After following these people and entering the territory of Bingzhou, Zhang Bin knew almost instantly why the refugees migrated here.

It's just a separation between Taihang, it's like separating the ghosts and the world!The stability and wealth of Shangdang is far beyond imagination!

Along the way, farmers reclaiming wasteland can be seen everywhere.Every ten or so li, one or a few water pestles can be seen, drawing water from the canal to irrigate the fields.There are also newly built Wubao, the big ones can house thousands of households, just like small towns.The small one can accommodate more than [-] people, which is not much worse than the village.Just like a lost bead, it is scattered between the mountains and fields.

Every movement and stillness, every garrison and guard, revived the whole Shangdang.Just looking at these Wubao and farmlands, it is not difficult to imagine how the people in the fields saved their lives under the threat of the enemy.

What's even more amazing is that the farmers in the fields are not just farming.It is also often seen that they gather together to practice formation and practice swords and bows.If all the people in this county are like this, how much strength is there?

I really came late!Zhang Bin was almost annoyed.It's not that he has never heard of the name of Shangdang Liang Zixi before.However, as well-known as his achievements, there are also rumors that he believes in Buddhism and has a compassionate heart.The master Zhang Bin wanted was never a "virtuous minister".It was precisely because of this that he had never really taken an interest in the Liang prefect.

However, looking at it now, how could this be the work of a mere courtier? !I'm afraid it's just like changing Chinese and Wei Wu!

Just walking and watching like this, it took several days before he came to Jinyang City.Compared with Shangdang, although Jinyang was in a mess, the post-war desolation no longer existed.Just as there had never been a fierce siege of the city a month ago, everything inside and outside the city gate was orderly.There are still many vehicles carrying goods, waiting in line for customs inspection.

Commercial goods are an important symbol of local stability.Unexpectedly, Governor Liang only spent two short months to bring Bingzhou back to life.

Zhang Bin checked his identity again and entered the leading city in the Northland.Instead of going to the door to shoot stabs, he came to a mansion and settled down.This mansion is not small, and it also provides food.Zhang Bin casually ordered a bowl of mutton soup cakes to satisfy his hunger.Seeing his appearance as a scholar, the clerk in the store was not timid, and asked with a smile: "The guest officer came to the governor's mansion to take the exam? It's too late now!"

Even the servants knew about this before arriving first, Zhang Bin asked with great interest: "Why, the system is over?"

"That's right. There are more than 100 people here, and most of them have eaten in the small shop!" The guy first boasted, and then continued, "Ten days ago, these scholars just passed the examination in the Governor's Mansion. It is said that each The subjects are all the same test questions, and it depends on who can answer well. These two days are waiting for the list, if you pass, you can enter the government as an official!"

How can such servants distinguish the difference between officials and officials?But hearing such news, Zhang Bin still nodded inwardly.It really is a question test school, and the test papers are the same.As long as you put some thought into it, it is not difficult to distinguish the knowledge of scholars.But medicine, what is it for?

Zhang Bin said casually: "Unfortunately, it's too late. Economics and arithmetic are fine. What are you doing for medicine?"

The guy smiled: "Guest officer, I don't know, there is a hospital in Jinyang City. The chief officer, Dr. Jiang, is the genius doctor who rescued the Jinyang epidemic! Every few days, the hospital will hold free consultations. Helping the common people to cure diseases. Didn’t you see that before the gang of barbarians invaded Jinyang, they threw thousands of corpses under the city, and there was no epidemic disease in the city. This is the blessing of the envoy and the doctors! "

It turns out that Jinyang attaches great importance to doctors.Zhang Bin couldn't help but tremble when he heard this.As far as the method of calming the people is concerned, there is probably nothing more effective than this.Obviously raising soldiers in the farmland, opening courses to recruit scholars, and being able to do everything that is not against the law, why can he still maintain such a benevolent heart?

Could it be that I made a mistake?I gave some rewards and sent the guy away.Zhang Bin finished his meal unhurriedly, and began to wander around again.After waiting idly for two days, the governor's office finally posted the announcement.A total of 32 scribes, five alchemists, and more doctors were enrolled in this department, twelve of them.The rest of the people who did not pass the exam, although they were discouraged, did not feel resentful.In fact, the exam questions are the same, and I know how to answer.

Moreover, the governor's office also said earlier that there will be the same opportunity for promotion next year.If you want to retake the exam, you can go home or go to Shangdang County to study and wait for the next test.Now Shangdang's library and county schools have become a scene in Lucheng, and the prosperity of the writing style is eye-catching.Naturally, many people are determined to stay in Bingzhou and look for opportunities.

Looking at these poor children with expectant faces, Zhang Bin let out a long sigh of relief.I can't manage that much anymore!Even if this Shijun Liang is different from what he imagined, he still has to go out and give it a try!Such an outstanding character, how can you miss it!

On the same day, he wrote a petition and handed it over to the governor's office.

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"This time, there are really not many people admitted." Liang Feng looked at the list and sighed softly.

Even if poor scholars are eager to learn, after all, they have limited conditions, and the chances of truly producing talents are not high.But for throwing stones and asking for directions, this exam can be regarded as a complete success.How many people are admitted in the exam is secondary. The important thing is that this undoubtedly opens a door to poor people, and it is not easy to close the door.

Who made Gaomen not care much about the positions of these dirty officials?However, the initial position is a small official, and those with excellent abilities can naturally be promoted slowly under his leadership.The situation in Bingzhou is different from that in the early years. Many counties and counties have been destroyed. Most of the truly capable and upright people died for their country.The remaining ones who have voted against the enemy can just be replaced.In this way, the entire Bingzhou grassroots is in the hands, and his decrees and measures can be implemented one by one.

However, if a poor scholar is promoted, the high family and the noble family will also give corresponding benefits.It's just that these people in high positions must be extremely cautious.Neither ability nor virtue should be underestimated.Otherwise, when the enemy comes, once the city gate is opened, nothing will happen!

Just thinking about what other talents are available in Bingzhou.Duan Qin suddenly begged to see: "Master, there is a scholar who came to ask for obeisance. This son was the governor of Zhongqiu King's tent before, and his father was the prefect of Zhongshan, and he also came from a poor family. But this obeisance letter is really weird..."

Recently, a department has been opened, and there are many underprivileged people who beg for worship.But most of them follow the paths of Duan Qin and Sun Li.There are really not many people who directly post to the governor's office.And it is even rarer to make Duan Qin rush over!

Liang Feng took the greeting card, looked at it, and raised his eyebrows.

There is only one sentence written on it.

"Is there a good plan to make you go through fire and water?"