Dali Temple, one of the three law divisions of the Ming Dynasty.

Although Nanjing Dali Temple is inferior to the power of the Beijing Dali Temple, there is no difference in official rank, and Nanjing Dali Temple is a real five-grade court official.

Shen Xi was surprised at the same time, but also a little relieved, no wonder Jiang Liwei had a particularly arrogant "extravagance", it turned out that he was official.

Jiang Liwei smiled and said, "Brother Su, Shen Gongzi, don't be so surprised. In fact, he is just an ordinary reader. ”

Su Tong shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Brother Gu Yu, this ...... What the hell is going on? If you don't say it, I'm joking with Yu Niang. ”

Jiang Liwei replied: "It's not a secret, although he is a Confucian student, he is also proficient in martial arts. In the sixth year of Hongzhi, he should take the martial arts, and then he should take the martial arts examination, and he won the martial arts jinshi, and served in the military department, but he has not been put into a real vacancy, so he continued to take the literary examination and looked forward to a high school. Last year, after the father walked around in the two capitals, he began to release the left official vacancy of Nanjing Dali Temple, and he had just taken office not long ago. ”

Su Tong was really surprised, he was not very familiar with Jiang Liwei, he was only the son of an old man. The information he learned was that Jiang Liwei had won Xiucai early, and he failed in the two township exams, but he didn't know that he was actually a martial artist of the Ming Dynasty.

Wuju in the sixth year of Hongzhi is a watershed, before the sixth year of Hongzhi, although there is a martial arts, but there is no rule that every few years, when there is no war, there may not be a martial arts for more than ten years, until the sixth year of Hongzhi is finally determined to be a six-year session. There were a lot of martial artists admitted at that time, and there was no palace examination after the martial arts examination, and the local garrisons were basically hereditary, which made it difficult for this year's martial artists to be put into real vacancies.

But how to say that it is also a "jinshi" background, as long as there is a way to do things, although Jiang Liwei is a native of Putian, Fujian, but his grandfather and uncle are officials in the court, and his father has also been a prefect, and currently holds important positions in the Nanjing Ministry of Officials. After the family moved to Nanjing, Jiang Liwei was placed in the official position of Dali Temple after leaving the relationship, and he was directly the fifth product.

You must know that in this era, the first class is among the scholars. The champion will be awarded to the Hanlin Academy from the sixth grade, and the Bangyan and Tanhua will be awarded to the Hanlin Academy with the seventh grade, which shows how exaggerated this appointment is.

In terms of the future, of course. The Hanlin Academy is a place to raise talents and store hope, and non-Jinshi do not enter the Hanlin Academy, responsible for repairing books and writing history, drafting edicts, and serving members of the royal family. Serving as an examiner of the imperial examination, etc., is the stepping stone of the old ministers and even local officials, there is a saying that "non-Hanlin does not enter the cabinet", which is far more expensive than the Dali Temple of Zhengwupin.

Shen Xixin said, no wonder Jiang Liwei would look down on Lun Wenxu, because even if Lun Wenxu could be admitted to the Jinshi in two years, in Jiang Liwei's opinion, he might not have the opportunity to enter the Hanlin Academy, or he would not be able to let go. If you make up a Jishi, you won't even have a grade, and you have to work around a little bit.

And Jiang Li is already a court official of the fifth grade at the age of twenty-one, which is the real success.

knows that Jiang Liwei is a high-ranking official of Dali Temple. Su Tong no longer dared to argue with his peers, and even spoke and acted cautiously.

Jiang Liwei laughed and said: "I don't say it, I'm afraid that you will think too much, do you think that I, the Zuo Cheng of Nanjing Dali Temple, am only responsible for the investigation of the prison, what is the difference between me and ordinary scribes?" This trip to Tingzhou is all about visiting relatives and friends to do some private affairs, which is not worth mentioning. ”

Su Tong breathed a sigh of relief. Jiang Liwei didn't mind, and called him a brother, which was a great honor.

Jiang Liwei has been working in Dali Temple at a young age. The future is limitless, and if he can enter the imperial examination in the future, it will definitely be of great help to his career.

Su Tong lowered his head and raised his wine glass: "Then I salute Brother Gu Yu for a glass." ”

Shen Xi and Sima Lu also hurriedly toasted. Jiang Liwei was still smiling, and after drinking, let Yunliu continue to pour it for everyone, talking very happily, and there was nothing unusual.

Shen Xi found that something was wrong.

Jiang Li is the only one who is the Zuo Cheng of Dali Temple in Nanjing, and this official position is only under Dali Temple Qing and Shaoqing. Although it is a subordinate official level, how can people be regarded as people of the "Three Law Divisions", and when they are replaced by descendants, they are high-ranking officials of the Supreme Court. An official who sits in the government office in Nanjing, if he has nothing important, will he go all the way to the Tingzhou Mansion in the poor countryside?

To say that the sensational incident in Tingzhou Mansion before, in addition to the thieves in the past few years and the flood last year, it is none other than the theft of the official mansion at the end of the year, when a stunned official noticed that the robber was a "female thief", and the government set up a card at the city gate to arrest him, at that time Shen Xi suspected that this matter was related to the people of the Jiaofang Division, because he had noticed that Xi'er was injured.

The new prefect An Rusheng didn't want to make a big deal out of it, and then the matter was over, but the news couldn't be suppressed.

Shen Xi guessed that this kind of thing was too far away to spread to the capital, but it was impossible for the Yamen of the Third Division of Nanjing to be unaware, and the Third Division was going to send people, and those weak officials who were born as scholars were obviously not good, but it was Jiang Liwei who had a martial arts background and a certain martial arts background, and the identity of a local in Fujian to cover up, so it was better to investigate.

If the conjecture is true, Jiang Liwei took the initiative to go to the Teaching Workshop Division, and just now he was a "temptation" to Yunliu. Maybe Jiang Liwei received some rumors and knew that the matter was related to the woman in the Teaching Division, so he took the opportunity to visit.

Shen Xi glanced at Yun Liu again and thought, "No wonder she is a little unusual today. ”

It was already night outside, and the inside of the Teaching Workshop Division was still lively, all the banquet halls were full, only Sutong's room was relatively less crowded and much quieter.

But Yu Niang takes the most care of this side, how to say that there is Dali Temple Cheng in it, and there are three local talents, in Yu Niang's words, this is Peng Shenshi.

Shen Xi felt that Yu Niang must know the secret and was afraid that the matter would leak out, so she came here to keep an eye on Jiang Liwei.

"Yu Niang, our Jiang ...... Childe, I have heard about Xi'er and Yunliu's talent and beauty for a long time, today he only saw Yunliu alone, and he was inevitably a little disappointed, even if Xi'er was sick, I don't know if I could invite her out, don't drink, sit down and talk together, okay? ”

Su Tong said in a sincere tone.

Only Jiang Li felt that he couldn't see Xi'er himself, and he was a little disappointed, Su Tong, as the proprietor, naturally wanted to do his best to be a landlord.

Yu Niang's face was a little embarrassed: "Xi'er...... It's time to go to sleep. Master Jiang, why don't you come next time and let her have a few drinks with you? ”

Jiang Liwei smiled and nodded: "How can it be difficult to be strong?" There is always a chance in the future. ”

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After eating a wine banquet, there is nothing to do with Shen Xi, and Su Tong will do it at the checkout.

Su Tong was generous, knowing that the son of the deceased was an official in the court, and he also called him a brother, which made him extremely happy, and even rewarded more silver than usual.

When he went downstairs, Shen Xi observed Xi'er's room again. It's basically the same when it comes to follow-up, there is a figure inside, but it's impossible to determine who it is.

Yu Niang thanked her and personally sent the guests to the door. This move caused dissatisfaction among the guests in the surrounding halls, and the noise was everywhere.

Out of the Teaching Division, Su Tong hurriedly asked, "Brother Gu Yu doesn't know where to stay?" ”

"Stay at a friend's house. There is another thing, bother a few people not to reveal the identities of the subordinates, so as not to cause trouble for no reason. I will leave in the next two days, and I don't want to disturb the local government. Jiang Li only said.

Of course, Su Tong knew each other, and nodded with a smile: "This is natural, since Brother Gu Yu has come to my Tingzhou Mansion, he might as well come to my house as a guest." I have a lot of empty rooms in my house, how about playing together at night? ”

Jiang Liwei thanked Su Tong for his kindness, and at this time, the carriage to greet Jiang Liwei had arrived, and although the person who drove the car looked like a servant, he had a martial temperament. Shen Xi thought to himself: "This may be the only Dali Temple official who came to investigate the theft of the government with Jiang Li." ”

Seeing Jiang Liwei away, Su Tong patted his head. said to Shen Xi: "Brother Shen, you pinch me, how do I feel like I'm in a dream?" Today, I actually brought a five-rank court official to visit Mr. Lun together, and asked him to laugh at the local scholars, isn't it asking for trouble? ”

Shen Xi smiled and comforted: "But seeing Jiang Gongzi's appearance, it doesn't seem strange." ”

Sima Lu was also relieved, Su Tong smiled, and said, "It's also a good thing, there are mistakes, you two want to thank me today." ”

Shen Xi and Sima Lu looked at each other and smiled.

Truly. If it weren't for Su Tong's good relationship with Jiang Liwei, it would be impossible for Shen Xi and Sima Lu to get acquainted with a five-rank member of the imperial court. But Shen Xi didn't think it was a blessing, thinking that last year, Hui Niang had helped the fugitives from Miao Village leave the boundary of Tingzhou. If it's related, take precautions.

Saying goodbye to Su Tong and Sima Lu, Shen Xi hurried home.

Shen Xi walked into the door of the pharmacy and came to the back hall, and Zhou immediately scolded when he saw it. She had just been a lady for a few days because of Shen Xi's talent, but she saw Shen Xi returning late with a drunken body. Where can you hold back your temper?

was reprimanded by the old lady, Shen Xi could only listen obediently. After Zhou was a little relieved, Hui Niang came over and asked, "Xiaolang, have you and Su Gongzi met Mr. Lun?" ”

"Hmm." Shen Xi nodded.

"That's good, Mr. Lun, but he is a famous Confucian in Fujian and Guangdong, and many people want to worship him as a teacher, if you can appreciate him, it will be of great help to you in your future studies." Hui Niang said happily.

Zhou's face darkened: "Since you have seen that Mr. Lun, why didn't you come back earlier, where did the smell of wine come from?" ”

Shen Xi briefly explained his previous experience in the Teaching Workshop Division, but he didn't dare to say that he went to the Teaching Workshop Division, but said lightly, "Su Gongzi is looking for a place to drink and feast", Zhou just had questions, and he heard Shen Xi say that the courteous son who walked with him was actually Zuo Cheng of Dali Temple who was in the fifth grade.

Zhou frowned and said: "I made up nonsense again, can't I be a good lady?" How can a twenty-year-old brother be a member of the imperial court? ”

Hui Niang believed Shen Xi's words: "Xiaolang, that Dali Temple Zuo Cheng...... What kind of official is it? ”

"Mother, why don't you believe in people? You haven't heard of Dali Temple, you've always heard of the six doors, right? The six doors are the collective name of the Yamen of the Three Law Divisions, and the Dali Temple and the Criminal Department and the Metropolitan Procuratorate are called the Three Law Divisions, and the Dali Temple Qing is a great official of the Nine Qing in the previous dynasty. Shen Xi patiently explained.

Zhou Shi was speechless: "In this way, this person is amazing...... I heard that the people of the six doors are all equipped with unique skills, and they don't blink when they kill people, this Jiang Zuocheng is also such a person? ”

Shen Xi continued to explain: "Mother, the six doors you understand are a special side branch in the arrest of Kuai, usually only take over the gang struggles in the rivers and lakes and the important criminals who have been wanted by the government for a long time, and have decisive power in the court and the rivers and lakes, specializing in handling big and important cases, but it has nothing to do with the six doors I said. ”

"Among the six doors, the Criminal Department is responsible for the trial, the Metropolitan Procuratorate is in charge of supervision, impeachment and recommendations, and the Dali Temple is responsible for review.

"In Dali Temple, there is a Dali Temple Qing, and then there are two Shaoqing of Dali Temple, and then under it, it is the left and right of Dali Temple. Zuo Cheng of Dali Temple is a member of the five products, but this Jiang Gongzi is a martial artist in the sixth year of Hongzhi. Mother, people are Jinshi, why can't they be officials? ”

Zhou Shi was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth: "You mean, you just talked to a positive five-grade ...... What kind of officials in Dali Temple have eaten? Don't fool me, you kid. ”

Hui Niang said: "Sister, how dare Xiaolang talk nonsense about this kind of thing." But since people don't want to reveal their identities, we can't just talk nonsense. ”

Zhou immediately covered his mouth, glanced around, and then nodded again and again.

Hui Niang said to Shen Xi: "That's fine, it seems that this Jiang Gongzi doesn't have any official status, so these days...... Let's see if you can go to Su Gongzi's side and get close to this Jiang Zuocheng. This is really a good thing from heaven, when he leaves Tingzhou, we will see if there is any need to give him some gifts, or it will be more helpful for you in the future. ”

Shen Xi shook his head.

Originally, he wanted to wait until he was private to tell Hui Niang, but he still had to wake up Hui Niang in advance for some words: "Aunt, the family is Zuo Cheng of the dignified Nanjing Dali Temple, such a big official, coming to our Tingzhou Mansion, must shoulder a major mission, we can't rush to it, otherwise I'm afraid there will be an accident." ”

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