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Chapter 61 The second brother is a jinshi (please subscribe)

The magistrate of Pucheng sat in the carriage and closed his eyes.

Several heavy curtains covered the car, so that no cold wind could get in. It wasn't that the magistrate was not afraid of suffocation, but that he was afraid that the wind would mess up his beard.

The county magistrate is a person who cherishes appearance very much, and his visit at night shows that he attaches great importance to the new jinshi of this subject.

For the first time in the second year of Jiayou's palace examination, he failed to give up.

This is the first time since the Imperial Examination was held in the Song Dynasty.

It is said that it was because someone said to the official family that the poor man in the distance, the highness of the emperor, was poor and could not return, and many lost their place.Therefore, the official family, known as the benevolence, felt sorry for it.

There are also people who say that Zhang Yuan, who betrayed Xixia, was resentful because he failed in the palace exam, so he joined the Xixia people.

However, it is more likely that Fu Bi and other officials said that if the palace exam is terminated again, there will be a situation of 'grace to the master, resentment by the master', so starting from this subject, the palace test will no longer be dismissed. .

Those who can pass the provincial examination and the imperial examination are all Jinshi.

Therefore, as soon as the spring list came out, there was no need to wait until after the palace examination, as before, before local officials began to list.

In such a hurry, the county magistrate did not expect that he would like to wait for the list of the palace exams to come out, but the counties are all over there.

The magistrates have long known the arrogance of these new nobles. The original fish and shrimp-like people must have been angry with someone in the county, but now they have jumped over the Dragon Gate. very.

You came to his house one step late to congratulate him, and also said that you looked down on him, and you happened to meet him in the future.Therefore, congratulations, for the county magistrate, can be fast but not slow.

Ordinary jinshi still dare not offend, but if he is the top jinshi, or even the top three, the achievements of such a person in the future are limitless, and he can't afford to offend him.

Therefore, when the magistrate heard the news, he immediately set off.

Beside Professor Hu, he rode on his carriage and said, "Sir, as soon as this spring list comes out, all counties in this state are running for new scholars. Although this matter is not related to the examination of officials in each state and county, but all counties should not be negligent. Officials are already in a hurry to come to the door to say congratulations."

The county magistrate felt uncomfortable when he heard it, and the official atmosphere was ruined by these people. Originally, they came to greet them after the palace exam. Don't have to go to the door again.

The county magistrate nodded and said, "Fortunately, this official took his younger brother today, otherwise it would be ugly for a while."

Professor Hu said with a smile, "That's kindness and wisdom! If you wait for the list to be released later, it will not be beautiful. It will be a good story for Lingjun and the Zhang family to spread it out in the future!"

The county magistrate Fusu laughed and couldn't help but feel very proud.

Taking the first step is the wisdom of the eye, and taking the latter step is to curry favor with the new nobles. Sooner or later, this is just one step but very important.In the future, it will not only show his own vision, but also this kind of human affection.

However, the county magistrate would not let the school officials see into his own thoughts, and still said in a solemn manner: "This poem is really ordinary, but it is commendable to be able to understand all the scriptures and righteousness. You can see such a skill at such a young age. Xiang Xuezhi. This official considers this point before taking him to the county school, otherwise even if he is the younger brother of Zhang Erlang Jun, must he sell his face?"

Professor Hu said with admiration on his face: "Ben Xiang, public and private are clear, people are the most public, and the lower officials admire and admire."

The county magistrate laughed, then remembered something and said, "Are you ready to send someone for the list?"

"Returning to the Prime Minister, Xiaguan Zao ordered someone to make another copy."

The county magistrate nodded in satisfaction and said, "Still learn to be honest and act carefully, but when I first read the list, the official overlooked it for a while. Unexpectedly, Zhang Erlang-jun went to Suzhou for naturalization to pass the test and even changed his name. , even the three generations in the family status have changed."

"This officer didn't pay attention for a while, thanks to Xuezheng's point."

Professor Hu also said: "Xiaguan also found out from the officials in the prefecture. Hearing that Zhang Erlang Jun's change of membership has caused a lot of criticism in the trial. Not small."

Speaking of this, Professor Hu couldn't help but feel a little worried and felt obliged to remind Lingjun.

The county magistrate said with disapproval: "What kind of gossip is this? What if all the children of the same clan and clan changed their nationality? As long as it conforms to the laws of the imperial court, these words will disappear as time passes."

As he spoke, there was a rush of hooves beside his ears.

"Who is it?" asked the magistrate.

Professor Hu said: "It's the county lieutenant of Peng County."

The magistrate frowned and said, "What is he here for?"

This is a matter for the county magistrate to congratulate the new jinshi, you are a martial artist.

Professor Hu said: "He used to be kind to the Zhang family, but now that the Zhang family is a jinshi, can it be a problem?"

The magistrate smiled suddenly and said, "I didn't expect this martial artist named Peng to have some vision."

"No matter how visionary Peng Xianwei is, he is not as good as Lingjun." Professor Hu continued to compliment.

The county magistrate heard the words and stroked his beard and laughed, and paused: "It's good no matter what, only this Zhao Yasi..."

"I didn't eat mutton, I just made a mess."

The two laughed together.

Then there was a neigh.

A sound came from far away.

"Do you dare to ask Ling-Jun to go to Zhang's house? Peng Cheng, a subordinate official, is willing to accompany Ling-Jun there!"

"This warrior also knows some etiquette." The county magistrate smiled slightly.

At this moment, Zhang's family has another look.

"elder brother!"

"Shiro!"

"Daddy!"

"Lord Zhang Dalang!"

"Zhang Daguan!"

Called again and again.

Cao Baozheng was sweating anxiously, and quickly said: "Pinch people, don't let your lord come to see this scene for a while and you will laugh at it!"

"It doesn't work, let's pour some cold water!"

"Alright, Dalang-Jun is offended!"

Cao Baozheng took a large bowl of water and gulped it into his mouth, then took a deep breath, and then his round belly bulged.

But when I heard a bang, there was a lot of water mist in the house.

Everyone changed color one after another, covering their noses and taking a few steps back.

"It stinks!" But Zhang Shi, who was lying on the ground in all directions, woke up leisurely.

Zhang Shi wiped his head and said with a bewildered face: "Why, I just had a dream that my second brother was awarded a jinshi. Now our third brother has just passed the county school entrance examination, how come the second brother has been awarded a jinshi again? "

"What kind of person is a jinshi? How rich and noble? How can our Zhang family have such luck."

Zhang Shi shook his head and said, "Wait? Why are you looking at me like this?"

"Third brother, lady, why are you crying?"

"Why don't you speak?"

"Why are you crying? Tell me!"

"Tell me!"

Zhang Shi looked excited, but seeing Yu turned his head to wipe away his tears, Zhang Yue also choked up, unable to speak.

"What the hell are you talking about? I'm so anxious!" Zhang Shi stomped his feet again and again, "Why are they all dumb and don't talk to me."

It was Cao Baozheng who had rich experience in such matters, and he said to Guo Xuejia, who was beside him, "Sir, you are the most fair here, and you should tell Zhang Dalang-Jun."

Guo Xuejia nodded and said: "Dalangjun! Listen carefully, listen to me calmly, I won't lie to you... Dalangjun, sit down, sit down first, yes, Saburo is ordered You have taken talents."

"Now Erlang... Erlang has also been awarded a jinshi. This is absolutely true. My old man will not lie to you. It's true that the riches and honors are pouring into the sky."

"Really!"

Zhang Shi sat down on the stool again, and before he sat down, he got up again, repeating this several times, and finally cried with his hands on his face.

A big man cried like a child.

"Don't cry, brother. Today, the second brother has won the jinshi. We should be happy."

Zhang Shi shook his head and said, "I'm glad the second brother is safe and sound. He's finally let go after so long."

Ps: First update, Happy New Year everyone!

(End of this chapter)