Take the farm down to earth

Chapter 125
Hearing that he was number one in this subject, Shi Zhongkui heaved a sigh of relief.

For a moment, the entire palace compound seemed to have stopped the wind, and even time had stopped.

Countless people looked at him with envy, jealousy and fear.

Until the Chuanlu officer shouted again, "Zhuangyuan Lang, don't you want to thank you?"

Under the envious eyes of 199 Jinshi of the same discipline, Shi Zhongkui moved a few steps to the right, saluted the Golden Luan Hall and shouted long live.

Then came the No. [-] and No. [-] picks.

But what people didn't expect was that he actually heard Yu Tongfu's name.

It's such an honor for the brothers and sisters to be in the same rank?

It's just that Shi Zhongkui doesn't understand why Yu Tongfu can be a Tanhua Lang.

But to be honest, Yu Tongfu's appearance is not bad.

But don't talk back at this time, even looking back is impolite.

At the same time, Shi Zhongkui quickly thought that perhaps this was a signal.

Because back then, Pang Shitong not only pulled down a few nobles, but also indirectly emboldened the ex-prince and his party members, which set off the conspiracy.

Thinking of this, Shi Zhongkui suddenly felt uneasy.

If I were the Supreme Emperor, after seeing the emperor make a move, I would definitely fight back.

Listening to the biography official read the number one scholar on the spot, he was awarded the compilation from the Sixth Rank Imperial Academy.The second place and Tanhua were edited by the seventh-rank Imperial Academy, and Shi Zhongkui's mood improved a little.

As for the remaining Jinshi, not only are they not eligible to be called and ranked on the spot, but they have to take another exam if they want to be awarded official positions.

Those who pass the imperial examination will become Shujishi, enter the Imperial Academy or go to the Six Departments to observe politics.

At the end of the three-year political observation period, you have to take the big exam again. Only those who pass can really enter the official career. It can be said that they will directly struggle for three years more than the top three.

The future career promotion process will not be as smooth as the number one scholar.

And Jinshi is lucky to be able to stay in the capital.

Most of them will be sent to other provinces to serve, and once they are sent to other places, they will basically be finalized.

Only a small number of people can climb from the magistrate of the seventh rank to the magistrate and magistrate step by step.

If you want to sit in the positions of governors, chief executives, and inspectors, the chances are even slimmer.
Most Jinshi spent their whole lives as middle and lower-level local officials.

And the number one scholar has no possibility of being released outside, so he must stay in the capital.

But not all the champions are prosperous in official career, and it is not that there are no people who stop at the Hanlin Academy for their entire lives.

It was already an hour after the end of the ceremony.

Shi Zhongkui, who was the number one scholar, was taken to put on the bright red court clothes, patched clothes, and boots specially prepared for the number one scholar, and was about to parade across the street.

But he heard a sharp voice, "The Supreme Emperor has an order."

Shi Zhongkui suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.

But he didn't have time to think about it, and lifted the hem of his robe to salute.

After a while, after the decree was read out, Shi Zhongkui looked at the smiling eunuch Dai Quan two meters away, and Dai Quan held the yellow imperial decree in his hand.

Although my previous marriage with Baochai was the emperor's intention, the emperor did not decree the marriage.

That is to say, at this moment, the Supreme Emperor suddenly issued a decree referring to marriage, and both he and Xue's family should be grateful.

And the greater intention of the Supreme Emperor must be seen by an outsider.

Of course, he and Baochai had already been engaged, and the Supreme Emperor jumped out to point out the marriage at this moment, so it was inevitable that he would do so extravagantly and be suspected of deliberately wooing his subjects.

But the gentry and scholars outside the capital don't know this, they will only think that this is the emperor's favor.

Afterwards, more than half of the imperial decree was talking about the contributions of Jia Daihua and Jia Daishan, and also mentioning that Jia Daishan was the accompanying student of the Supreme Emperor.

Then the topic changed again, saying that he deeply felt the Jia family's loyalty to the royal family, and since Yingchun's marriage had changed due to a mistake, he might as well give the marriage together.

The two girls marry the same husband, and they marry the only six-yuan family in the ages.

This action is equivalent to telling the whole world that reading can not only gain fame and fortune, but also win a beautiful woman.

And still get two at a time.

Scholars all over the world are definitely jealous and scolding Shi Zhongkui at the same time, Shilin will also say that the emperor's actions are inappropriate, even absurd.

But when he said no, he must be envied by everyone in his heart, wishing to replace Shi Zhongkui with Shi Zhongkui.

This is called gaining people's hearts.

In the end, the imperial decree also asked himself to preside over the development of rice fields in Gyeonggi, and concurrently take charge of the work of sorting out water systems such as canals.

At once, all the nobles with paddy fields in Gyeonggi, as well as [-] to [-]% of the country gentry and officials were attracted.

If the emperor objected, Shi Zhongkui believed that there must be eunuchs ready at this moment, and rumors spread immediately that the emperor was against the development of rice fields and the combing of canals.

Let the emperor stand directly on the opposite side of the nobles, squires and some officials.

Even the emperor was too eager for the emperor to object.

"Duke Zhuangyuan, accept the order."

Shi Zhongkui cursed in his heart, pick you up as a dead eunuch.

I was going to marry Baochai and Yingchun, so I didn't need to do this at all.

At the same time, Shi Zhongkui also knew in his heart that he was just a pawn in the eyes of the Supreme Emperor, and he didn't care what he thought at all.

And this purpose must be in response to the emperor's establishment of Yu Tongfu as Tanhua Lang.

In other words, the struggle between the old and new emperors is likely to become apparent.

Once the battle comes to light, the emperor will suffer a lot.

The Supreme Emperor can use filial piety to overwhelm the emperor. Anyway, in his mind, he only has ten or twenty years to live.

As long as you keep your rights before you die, the emperor will be abolished, and you will still have grandchildren.

And the emperor couldn't fight for everything because of his filial piety. Once he took a step back, he would retreat step by step.

Reason told Shi Zhongkui to accept the order, but he wanted to raise his hands, but he refused to do so for a long time.

After thinking about it, "The Supreme Emperor Rong said that although the junior minister is the top scholar in the current discipline, there are rules for the appointment and promotion of court officials.

Without the agency of Tai Jian and the cabinet, how can a young minister, a Jinshi who has not yet entered the court as an official, take over the imperial order? "

As soon as these words came out, the ministers present immediately nodded repeatedly, and their eyes on Shi Zhongkui softened a lot.

A large part of the civil servants actually want to limit the imperial power in their hearts.

Therefore, among the officials most hated by civil servants, the number one must be Meichen.

The second is the imperial order.

That is, officials appointed directly by the emperor without following the procedure.

Most of the civil servants in the imperial court fought all the way from the thousands of troops to the palace examination.

Although Shi Zhongkui couldn't understand how much hardship and suffering there were, he could still imagine it.

Since everyone came here by taking the single-plank bridge and fighting, why can't they compare with the official positions of the people appointed by the emperor casually?
Not to mention how strong this heart gap and jealousy are.

It's fine if you don't hate this guy.

So the imperial order basically did not have a good ending.

"That's not right for Zhuangyuan Gong," Dai Quan said with a smile, "If you don't talk about it, let's talk about Lin Gongruhai, the son-in-law of Zhuangyuan Gong's father-in-law's family Rongguo Mansion.

Isn't it Tanhualang, who took the order of the saint and went to the south of the Yangtze River to act as an agent for salt politics?

Since there is a precedent, future generations should follow it.

Mr. Zhuangyuan, our family here congratulates you. "

Seeing Dai Quan who said congratulations, but his body was straighter, Shi Zhongkui was really upset for a moment.

He thought about pretending to be dizzy, but he knew that this would be the stupidest way.

And muddy, both sides are offended.

Not accepting it is tantamount to directly showing that he is only loyal to the emperor, and he can be a Hanlin Academy editor with peace of mind in the next ten years.

But no one can guarantee whether the Supreme Emperor will make a decree to let himself go when he is about to die.

To be more vicious and let oneself be in charge of compiling history, it would be a waste of more than ten years.

By that time, Emperor Jinglong might die himself, who knows if the new generation of emperors can still remember him.

Even the new emperor was even more afraid to use himself.

Failure to accept the order will have equally serious consequences.

Fortunately, if you die, you won't die.

After all, no matter how I say it, it is also six yuan and first, and there are many things for civil officials to reject the imperial decree as long as they find a reason.

No matter how bad it is, the worst is to resign and go home. The emperor cannot kill people just because of this.

That's a tyrant, the Supreme Emperor is not that stupid.

"Duke Zhuangyuan, are you still not accepting the order?"

Dai Quan's tone was much harsher this time.

On the contrary, the Jinshi of the same discipline around him became angrier the more they heard it.

But it's not like no one is hanging up high as if they have nothing to do with themselves.

Even the guy named Fan Dao had a gloating expression on his face.

He also stood up and asked, "Shi Boqian, you can't resist the order."

Shi Zhongkui sneered, this man is absolutely crazy.

Those who jump out to speak at this time will definitely have no good fruit to eat.

Sure enough, the Chuanlu official said angrily, "Bold, what should I do for roaring in front of the imperial court? Come on."

Fan Dao's face turned pale with fright.

Dai Quan, on the other hand, chuckled and glanced at Fan Dao who was kneeling on the ground, before waiting for the big Han general who was in charge of etiquette and safety in front of the hall to answer.

He stepped forward and shouted loudly, "Mr. Zhuangyuan, first accept the order, and then talk about other things."

Damn dead eunuch, Shi Zhongkui cursed in his heart.

Sure enough, the body of the guards in front of the palace who just wanted to move froze in place again.

Punishment of a new Jinshi is indeed not as important as the emperor's will.

All eyes, and because of Dai Quan's words, turned their attention back to him again.

Yu Tongfu on the side was even more anxious, so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat, and his breathing gradually became heavier, but it was useless for him to be anxious.

Shi Zhongkui heard the sound of breathing on his right back, but he didn't understand that it was Yu Tongfu.

Regardless of the lack of appearance, he put his hand on the right back and waved slightly at Yu Tongfu.

Sure enough, after a while, Yu Tongfu's breathing gradually stabilized.

On the contrary, this reminded Shi Zhongkui, he sighed heavily, and could only resort to dangerous moves.

Without saying a word, he bowed to the Golden Luan Hall and remained motionless on the ground.

The wise man quickly realized that the way for the emperor to break the situation is actually very simple.

Since Shi Zhongkui has been dragging on for so long and just refuses to accept the order, all fools know that he only wants to be loyal to the emperor.

After all, the number one scholar was ordered by the emperor, and he could only be loyal to the emperor, because to a large extent, the emperor was also his teacher.

At this time, the emperor laughed and said some scene words, implying that he would accept the order, and immediately broke through the calculations of the Supreme Emperor.

Don't think that the emperor doesn't have to worry about his subordinates' ideas.

The so-called granting both kindness and power, since the word kindness comes first, it means that kindness is more important than prestige, which is what the saying of the benevolent is invincible means.

This kind of emperor who can consider for his courtiers will 100% be recognized by many officials.

Moreover, it can maintain the delicate relationship with the old emperor, and once again suppress the battle that was about to be put on the bright side in private.

This further balance, in the end, the emperor took advantage of the greater.

After all, time is on the emperor's side.

Of course, the premise is that the emperor himself is patient.

At that time, Shi Zhongkui succeeded in raising fish in the rice fields of Gyeonggi and combing the river. When the people and officials sang praises, the emperor will have at least half of the credit.

Sure enough, the emperor saw a minister in the Golden Luan Hall showing a sudden realization expression, and suppressed the anger in his heart. After thinking about it carefully, the anger on his face was quickly replaced by a smile.

He secretly sighed in his heart that Shi Zhongkui deserves to be the leader of Liuyuan, he is smart.

And also loyal enough.

After a while, Xia Shouzhong hurried out of the Jinluan Hall and walked down the white marble steps.

She cupped her hands to Dai Quan with a smile, "Auspicious Dai Supervisor, this servant is following His Majesty's order to congratulate the No. [-] Scholar fairly."

As soon as these words came out, the 199 Jinshi Jinshi and officials outside the hall were so envious that everyone went crazy.

Not only won the six yuan and the first prize, but also married two wealthy daughters at the same time, all the good things in the world were monopolized by him, Shi Zhongkui.

But since the Supreme Emperor has been emperor for decades, it is not so easy to be broken.

After Shi Zhongkui received the decree with peace of mind and thanked him, Dai Quan said with a smile, "The sage said it."

After hearing that the Supreme Emperor actually asked himself to go to Jia's house tomorrow to announce the decree, and Jin Jia Yuanchun was the Minister of Fengzao Palace, Shi Zhongkui was stunned.

Royal marriage, it is impossible for foreign officials to announce the decree.

It can only be the eunuch, the house slave.

But if you think about it carefully, it's not right.

There was nothing in the oral edict about making Jia Yuanchun a concubine.

The number one scholar in the new department, or the son-in-law of Liuyuan Jidi came to the door to announce the decree in person. How much honor is this?

It's no wonder that the Jia family and other nobles are not grateful.

And if he went to Jia's house tomorrow.

On the back foot, the eunuch came to the door, with the will of making Yuanchun a concubine.

All the dignitaries and officials who feel uneasy because of the serious illness of the old concubine Zhen will definitely feel that the Supreme Emperor has not given up on themselves.

Shi Zhongkui sighed in his heart, secretly thinking that the old emperor is really powerful.

Taking a sneaky look at Xia Shouzhong, he saw that the eunuch's eyes were already dull.

Dai Quan stared at Xia Shouzhong blatantly, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth.

Then he laughed and said, "Since the champion is the husband-in-law of the second daughter of the Jia family, then you and the female minister are a family.

This kind of honor is the credit of the sage's deep love for the champion and his compassion for the Jia family.

Outsiders do not have the qualifications and opportunities to seek. "

Shi Zhongkui secretly thought, it was as expected.

Although there will be discussions between the government and the opposition, but the Supreme Emperor will be kind to Yu Xungui, and he will surely be able to stabilize his basic situation.

Fighting with the emperor again, it will be much easier to stabilize your rights.

Moreover, in ancient times, fathers had absolute power to let their sons marry whomever they wanted.

Even if the emperor resisted in his heart, he could only make Jia Yuanchun his concubine.

It's just that if there is no accident, when the emperor conferred Yuanchun, he conferred the concubine Xiande.

This actually explains a lot of things.

Any virtuous concubine or virtuous concubine is fine, but no one occupies two concubines while alive.

Of course, you have to say that this is a gift from the emperor, and it makes sense.

And Shi Zhongkui can think so much, it is nothing more than from the perspective of God, he has already seen the ending.

Once trapped in the situation, how many can understand?
(End of this chapter)