Qingchuan promotion rules in the backyard

Chapter 838
"Is Tongtong hot? Why is your face so red?" Ba Ye asked with a smile.

"Of course it's hot to soak your feet!" Mao Tongtong insisted.

Rubbing Mao Tongtong's little feet with his big feet, Ba Ye laughed again and said, "It seems that this foot bath has a good effect, it warms up Tongtong so quickly."

Mao Tongtong pursed his lips and said nothing, raised his foot and stomped on Ba Ye's, "Huh, I'm playing tricks on you!"

"Ouch!" Ba Ye pretended to yell, looked at Mao Tongtong and said, "Why did you do something wrong? Didn't Tong Tong let you soak your feet together?"

"Then, Grandpa can't move around casually!" Mao Tongtong said.

This was the first time she and Ba Ye soaked their feet in the same tub.She didn't think about it that much just now, but now that the feet of both of them are squeezed into this small foot basin, she suddenly feels shy.Pian Ba ​​Ye deliberately rubbed her foot with his foot, was it not playing tricks or something?
Ba Ye laughed again, and rubbed Mao Tongtong's feet with his feet, "The basin is too small, I touched it when I moved a little, I really can't blame you."

Mao Tongtong didn't bother arguing with this person, obviously he was deliberately teasing her!

After soaking their feet and drinking ginger soup, the two of them started supper again.

The meal at the palace banquet is really hard to describe.Even Ba Ye, who entered the palace every year, still couldn't bear it.

But this is also impossible.With so many people, if it is too late to make one dish one by one, we can only make it first and then put it on the steamer to keep warm.It's no wonder that the food tastes good when it's brought to the hall.

After the two of them had supper, the night got deeper and deeper.The wind is howling outside, but the house is warm.Ba Ye lay on the bed with Mao Tongtong in his arms, and soon fell asleep.I've been tossing all day today, and I'm already tired.

After the Golden Festival, the officials who went to Beijing to report their duties were summoned by Kangxi one after another, and then took up new official positions, and Mao Mingxuan was no exception.

This is his first face-to-face meeting since he left Beijing three years ago.

Standing at the gate of Qianqing Palace, Mao Mingxuan's mood was different from before.At that time, he was thinking about how to be named on the gold list, but at this moment, what he was thinking about was what Kangxi would ask him, and what official position he would arrange for him.

"Master Mao, go in, the emperor is already waiting." Li Dequan came out and said.

He still remembers the scene where the emperor hand-picked the No. [-] scholar in Qianqing Palace three years ago. After all, he was the first No. [-] champion in three consecutive years.He still remembered the excitement in the emperor's eyes.You must know that the emperor has been in power for many years, and he has rarely shown his emotions so much.

Looking at the number one scholar now, he is still as calm as he was back then, and his brows and eyes seem to be more calm.

Mao Mingxuan nodded slightly, said "Thank you", and entered the Qianqing Palace.

Kangxi actually summoned him alone today.After saluting, Mao Mingxuan stood with his hands down, waiting for Kangxi to ask questions.

"I have seen the assessment of you by the Ministry of Officials, and your performance in the past three years has been good." Kangxi praised you at the beginning.

"Weichen still has a lot of shortcomings, and he should have been able to do better." Mao Mingxuan said.

After all, he is new to the officialdom, lacks experience, and has not thought through some things.Many decisions were also improved bit by bit in the subsequent implementation process.

Not arrogant or impetuous, with a clear understanding, Kangxi nodded in his heart, very satisfied with Mao Mingxuan's performance.

At that time, he felt that Mao Mingxuan was different from the stability of adults, and this point has not changed now.

"Have you thought about where to be an official next?" Kangxi asked.

"I still want to stay in Zibo," Mao Mingxuan said.

"Why?" Kangxi asked calmly.

"Weichen still has some things to do, and he wants to stay for another three years, so that the common people can live a better life." Mao Mingxuan replied truthfully.

"Another three years? Even if he is still the magistrate?" Kangxi asked.

"Yes, I am willing to serve as county magistrate for another three years!" Mao Mingxuan replied without hesitation.

"Don't want to be promoted?" Kangxi asked again.

"Think!" Mao Mingxuan answered very simply.Without waiting for Kangxi to ask again, he said again: "But I want to do things in a down-to-earth way. I also believe that as long as I can do things in a down-to-earth manner, the emperor will give me a promotion!"

This is different from what he said when facing Ba Ye.It was Mao Mingxuan who changed it on purpose.You can make progress in front of the emperor!
"You are really real." A smile flashed in Kangxi's eyes.This answer is quite interesting.

Mao Mingxuan didn't answer. In front of this emperor who ascended the throne at the age of 8 and managed the country to prosperity, if he blindly tried his best, he would regret it!

"Since you're thinking about the people there, then continue to be an official there." Kangxi said.

"Yes, I obey the order." Mao Mingxuan said hurriedly.

"Let's upgrade to a sixth-rank general judge." Kangxi said again.

"Ah?" Mao Mingxuan looked up at Kangxi, and couldn't help being stunned.Just now he thought he was still the county magistrate!

"Don't you want to be promoted? I will help you! If you don't do well, I can also remove you from office!" Kangxi said.

From the seventh rank to the sixth rank directly, this is two levels, which really surprised Mao Mingxuan. He thought he would be promoted from the sixth rank at most.

"Thank you!" Mao Mingxuan hurriedly said again.

Coming out of the palace, Mao Mingxuan let out a long breath of relief.Even though he was as calm as him, Mian Sheng was still a little nervous.After all, the future of the relationship cannot be completely indifferent.

However, this result was an unexpected surprise.Mao Mingxuan couldn't help but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

But after laughing, Mao Mingxuan felt a little melancholy again.Now that his official position is fixed, he will leave Beijing to take up his post, and he will not see Ama, Erniang and his sister for another three years.

After returning home, Mrs. Chen and Mao Chengyun were waiting for news from Mao Mingxuan.Seeing that he didn't look happy, the two exchanged a look.Was this reprimanded by the emperor?The couple had planned to ask about the result, but it was difficult to open their mouths at this meeting.

"Ama, Er Niang, I have to leave Beijing tomorrow. Can I invite Tongtong over for dinner tonight?" Mao Mingxuan took the initiative to ask.

"Leave tomorrow? In such a hurry?" Chen was taken aback.

"The appointment has been made, so it's better to arrive earlier. Besides, I have to go back to pick up Furong and Haoyu." Mao Mingxuan said.

"Is this not staying in Zibo anymore? The emperor gave you a promotion?" Mao Chengyun asked.

"Well, the sixth-rank general judgment is still in Shandong." Mao Mingxuan said.

"Six products?" Both Mao Chengyun and Chen Shi repeated in surprise. Seeing Mao Mingxuan nodding, they immediately cheered up!

"Your boy is really promising! You will reach the sixth grade in one go!" Mao Chengyun had to admire that his son was much better than himself in the matter of being an official!Upgraded to two levels in three years, this speed is really too fast!

"Don't betray the trust of the emperor!" Mao Chengyun solemnly said.

"Don't worry, Ama, I know that well." Mao Mingxuan said with a smile.

"I'll let someone deliver a letter to Tongtong to make her happy too! She will definitely come tonight!" Chen said with a smile.

　One more later

　　
　
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