Fenghou

Chapter 54 Quota
Zhang Jun is appointed as the Xuanfu Envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi. His temporary official office is currently in Nanzheng County, Xingzhou, and will soon be moved to Chengdu.

Although Zhang Jun was impeached by Yushitai due to Fuping's disastrous defeat, and Fan Zongyin of the Prime Minister insisted that Zhang Jun be held accountable for losing Guanlong, but the head of Wanyan Loushi made the official Long Yan very happy. After being impeached by Yushitai, Zhang Jun escaped unharmed.

This time Monk Yuan won a great victory, Zhang Jun immediately sent a letter to Lin'an to announce the good news, and soon got a reply, and the officials asked him to return to Beijing to report on his work.

This morning, Chen Qing had just arrived in Nanzheng County, before he had time to settle down, he was summoned by the head coach Zhang Jun at the office of the Xuanfu envoy.

"Please refer to the Xuanfu envoy for the humble position!" Chen Qing knelt down on one knee and saluted.

Zhang Jun said with a smile: "General Chen, we meet again, please hurry up!"

"Thank you Xuan Fushi!"

Chen Qing stood up, and he found that there was a middle-aged man next to him, he looked very gentle, he should be Zhang Jun's staff or something.

Zhang Jun introduced to Chen Qing: "This is my staff member Wang Mu. He just came from Lin'an. First, Mr. Wang would like to briefly introduce the situation of the new official position in Song Dynasty to the general."

The three of them sat down, Chen Qing straightened his waist, looked serious, and looked resolute, Wang Mu secretly praised that this is the appearance of a soldier, and he is still so young, no wonder the officials think highly of him.

Wang Mu smiled gently and said: "General Chen should know that the official system of the Song Dynasty is very complicated. Officials generally have three official positions, one is called Jilu officer, the other is called post officer, and the third is dispatch officer. Jilu officer is also called Rank officer, determines your rank and salary, etc. The position is the position. For example, there are several people serving as the Minister of the Ministry of War, but in fact only one is the real Minister of the Ministry of War, and the others are all serving as Ministers of the Ministry of War. Zhizhou, this Zhizhou is the sending officer.

Another example is that General Chen’s general commander is an official, and you are the dispatcher when you serve as the guard of Jiandao Pass. The Xuanfu envoy has the power to appoint a commander-level officer, and then report to the Ministry of Officials for record. "

Chen Qing was still at a loss, but he understood one thing. Wang Yan's appointment of himself as the capital and deputy commander before was probably just an internal appointment of the Eight Character Army, and the court would not recognize it. One point, the commander he appointed can be recognized by the court.

Zhang Jun no longer has the power to appoint officials such as deputy commanders and commanders, and can only be appointed by the Ministry of Officials.

Wang Mu continued: "Although the Xuanfu envoy can appoint a certain number of officials, he has no power to appoint senior officials. All senior officials must be appointed by the Ministry of Officials. The problem now is that you have senior officials and dispatch officials. , but there are no rank officials, I went to the Ministry of Officials to look for your file, but I didn't find your record in the Huanqing Army."

Chen Qing knew it well, it would be no surprise if he could find it, he quickly explained: "I joined the army during the Jianyan period, and I haven't had time to make up my name in the official department."

"I think this is also the reason, and the files of the Ministry of Officials are currently quite chaotic. They are still Xuanhe's three-year-old files. It's normal to not find them. Fortunately, the Xuanfu envoy has a favor in the Ministry of Officials, and he has added another rank for you." official."

Having said that, Wang Mu handed a bronze medal to Chen Qing, with the words 'Vice Envoy of Hengban' written on the front, Zhongwei Lang engraved on the back, and the words Cong Qipin below.

Chen Qing took the sign and looked at it, then asked puzzledly: "What does the Deputy Envoy of Hengban mean?"

Wang Mu explained with a smile: "The military rank officials in the Song Dynasty are divided into eight ranks and sixty ranks, and the deputy envoys of the horizontal class belong to the fourth rank. This rank includes from the twenty-third rank to the thirty-fourth rank. You are the second rank. The nineteenth rank is from the seventh rank, Wei Lang, and general commanders are from the seventh rank."

"This is my latest official position?" Chen Qing asked.

"No! No! No!"

Wang Mu quickly shook his head and said, "This is just your official rank before the Battle of Monk Yuan."

After a pause, Wang Mu said again: "In January of this year, the imperial court reopened the martial arts school, recruiting a total of [-] students, and the school system lasts for one year. The Sichuan and Shanxi armies got three recommended places, and the Xuan Fu envoy decided to give you one of the places. "

Chen Qing hurriedly got up and saluted Zhang Jun, "Thank you Xuanfu envoy for cultivating!"

Zhang Jun nodded and said: "The opportunity was won by yourself. Without the record of Jianbai Pass, you would not have this opportunity. This time, you have made one of the most important contributions in the battle of Jiandao Pass. I am going to ask the officials to play you as the leader.

But what's really bad is that the imperial court has strict regulations, and the commander must have ten years of military experience, or a martial arts background in the imperial court, but the local martial arts is not good enough, or he must be appointed exceptionally.

But now there are people in the imperial court who are targeting me everywhere, and all the extraordinary promotions I asked for were rejected. I actually asked the staff to promote you as deputy commander before, but it was rejected by the court minister.

The reality is so cruel, no matter how great our Western Army's achievements are, the imperial court will not see it, but if we make any mistakes, the bastards in the imperial court will stare at you one by one, without ambiguity at all.

It just so happens that the imperial court reopens martial arts this time, and this is your chance. Try to successfully complete your studies next spring, and I will officially recommend you to the Ministry of Officials as the commander. "

Chen Qing was silent for a moment and said, "Actually, I don't care at all whether I am a commander or not. I only care about whether the soldiers who died in battle can be well cared for, and whether the surviving soldiers can be rewarded."

This is what makes Chen Qing different from other generals. He doesn't want to bear the reputation of stepping on sacrificed soldiers to climb up. Although this is a normal thing, Chen Qing can't pass this hurdle in his heart.

Zhang Jun felt a little unhappy, but he still said to Chen Qing solemnly: "Whether it is you or your subordinates, as the coach, I will give you what I should give, and I will never lose a point."

Coming out of the government office, Chen Qing was still dizzy. He didn't remember any of the official positions Wang Mu told him, but he remembered one thing very clearly. He was going to study in the capital.

After Jingkang, Kang Wang Zhao Gou fled all the way to the southeast. He first ascended the throne in Yingtian Mansion, changed Yuan Jianyan, and then moved southward for two years. For Jiankang Mansion, it was designated as the eastern capital, that is to say, the imperial court initially decided to set the capital at Jiankang after Jianyan traveled south.

It's a pity that in less than half a year, Wanyan Wushu led an army of [-] to search the mountains and seas, and the imperial court was forced to continue fleeing south, and established a palace in Hangzhou, and upgraded Hangzhou to Lin'an Mansion, which is called Xingzai, which means I will live here temporarily for a while, and I will go back after the recovery of the Central Plains.

But this time he lived there and never left again. In the eighth year of Shaoxing, the Song and Jin Dynasties successfully negotiated peace, Zhao Gou no longer had the heart of the Northern Expedition, and officially designated Lin'an as the capital.

It was still the first year of Shaoxing, and Lin'an prefecture governing Qiantang County and Renhe County was only a temporary residence of the imperial court. The official Zhao Gou was determined to resist the Jin Dynasty and encouraged the Northern Expedition, and it was only ordinary people who regarded Lin'an City as their capital.

Lin'an City in April is the most beautiful time of the year. The weather is warm and not yet hot. The West Lake is full of lush greenery, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the scenery is pleasant.

This morning, on the outer pier of Yuhang Gate in Lin'an City, a passenger ship was slowly docking.

The young scholar standing at the bow is Chen Qing. He is wearing a black gauze headband, a fine linen blue shirt, a leather belt around his waist, and a sword. In addition, he is tall, looks imposing, and has outstanding talents .

This time when he came to An, his spear and war horse were all deposited with Wang Yan, and he only brought his bow, which was put in a wicker box, some broken silver and a few changes of clothes. This was all his carry-on luggage. .

The black fat people behind are the capital chief Zheng Ping and the deputy capital chief Zhao Xiaoyi. They are on leave to visit relatives in Lai'an, and they will go back in two months.

Zheng Ping looked at the county seat and said, "I thought Lin'an City was a small county seat, but it doesn't look that small!"

Chen Qing said indifferently: "The south of Lin'an City is Qiantang County, and the north is Renhe County. It was originally the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. It has always been very prosperous, but it was destroyed by Fang La's rebellion and looted by the Jin soldiers. He is a wealthy family who fled from the north, and he should recover quickly."

"Old Zheng, do you know where your parents live?" Zhao Xiaoyi asked.

Zhao Xiaoyi also wanted to dress up as a scholar, but he didn't have enough temperament. He was thin and thin, so he looked like a school boy, while Zheng Ping, who had a big belly and wore gold and silver, looked like an upstart businessman.

Zheng Ping scratched his head, "There is an address in the letter, it seems to be in Baohefang, let's find out!"

Coincidentally, the Baohefang they were looking for was not far from Yuhang Gate.

"There are more than a dozen human heads hanging on the gate of the capital?"

Zhao Xiaoyi found a row of wooden cages hanging on the top of the city gate, and when he got closer, it turned out that the cages were full of human heads, each with hideous faces, which were quite frightening.

Chen Qing glanced at it and said with a smile: "It should be Jiangyang bandits and the like, beheaded to show the public, to appease the people!"

The three of them walked into the county seat, and the city was bustling with activity. A large number of rich merchants and dignitaries who fled from the north poured into Lin'an from all directions. The population quickly exceeded one million, and the land price in Lin'an skyrocketed.

All kinds of businesses also prospered. The newly built restaurants and shops are more luxurious and more exquisite than the last, and all kinds of signboards and banners are overwhelming.

The three of them inquired all the way, and they came to Baohefang not long after. Zheng Ping stood in a daze in front of a big house. This was the address his father gave him, and the house number was clearly written: Zheng's house.

Five big characters are engraved on the plaque above the main gate: Hejian County Government
"Old Zheng, your family is still rich and powerful?"

Zheng Ping shook his head in a daze, "I don't know! My father is only a medicine merchant in Hejian Prefecture. When did he become the county magistrate of Hejian? I'm also at a loss!"

At this time, an old housekeeper walked out, Zheng Ping recognized it at a glance, and shouted excitedly: "Old Uncle Wang!"

"Oh! Saburo is back."

The old housekeeper hugged Zheng Ping excitedly, "It's been five years, and you're finally back!"

"Old Uncle Wang, what's going on?" Zheng Ping pointed to the plaque and asked.

"It's hard to say, go in and tell you slowly, your parents are worried about you!"

Zheng Ping introduced Chen Qing and Zhao Xiaoyi again. When the old butler heard that he was his son's boss, he immediately stood up in awe, clasped his fists and said, "General Chen, please come in!"

Chen Qing smiled at Zheng Ping: "I have to go to report, Xiao Yi will go with you, see you another day!"

Zheng Ping nodded, "Alright, after I settle down first, I'll bring Xiao Yi to find you!"

The three parted, Chen Qing carried the willow wooden box, and soon came to Taixue. Taixue was established last year, covering an area of ​​about [-] acres. The Wuxue established a few months ago cut a corner of Taixue.

Chen Qing inquired and found that Wuxue was at the east door. He walked around to the east side door and saw a notice posted on the door, which read: "Martial Arts Report Office, enter the door and go straight for thirty steps, Qingyang Building In the main hall, all martial arts scholars are requested to bring their own bows and horses, and only those who pass the examination can register. '

Chen Qing was stunned for a moment, still taking the exam?

　Starting from a new volume, it will write about the various things that happened to the protagonist during his one-year study in the capital.

　　Although there is no such tragic war as the first volume, but there are stories and characters, and there will be the same ups and downs, and the same hidden murderous intentions.

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