The first three people do not participate in the morning examination, and the other candidates will be awarded official positions in turn after the completion of the previous results. The test papers of the court examination were also reviewed by Qin Yunhou and Ye Wenyan, and after three days, they were presented to Emperor Jiaqing according to the third grade. Emperor Jiaqing didn't have the leisure to calm down, these days he was discussing cultivation and alchemy with the Taoist chief from Huashan. Yan Dao Chang is a famous monk of Huashan Jian Yunguan, the magic is that although Yan Dao Chang is a blind man, but like the back of the head has eyes, as long as someone is close within a zhang, as long as it is a familiar person, can be named. Emperor Jiaqing had been invited several times, but the retreat was postponed, and finally came alone last year, and a fairy wind made Emperor Jiaqing happy.

The cultivation of the Taoist is different from that of all the Taoists, advocating a pure heart and few desires, meditation, and staying away from the complicated disputes of the world. Everything in the world has its own laws, heaven and earth are finite in the end, and life is also sometimes, which can only be delayed but not eternal. People must follow the laws of nature, neutralize yin and yang, and retract freely, so as to achieve longevity and harmonious coexistence with all things around them. For Emperor Jiaqing, who has been pursuing the art of immortality all year round and has not succeeded, he might as well have another good medicine and home remedies, plus he has been eating the elixir for many years and his body is weak, and he has questioned the art of alchemy and immortality.

Today, Emperor Jiaqing seems to have something on his mind, and from time to time he wanders and looks left and right. Yan Dao Chang asked, "Brother Dao! If you have any difficulties and confusions, you might as well say it.", they are all people who cultivate the Tao, and the head of the Tao is called Emperor Jiaqing with the honorific title of Brother Dao, and he has put aside the distracting thoughts of the world and returned to the real world of cultivation. Emperor Jiaqing also liked this title, and was pleased that the Yandao people regarded themselves as cultivators.

Emperor Jiaqing took a breath and said carefully: "I saw a person with a zigzag scar on his face at Guangji Bridge a few years ago, and I felt very close to me, and some of the ideas he said were similar to mine. Since that time, the Taoist chief has also said that I have gradually entered the Tao, does it have anything to do with this person?".

Yandao shook his head, "My Taoism has not yet reached the level of seeing through a person's heart, everything has a law, and people also have an organic relationship, if there is a feeling in the heart, you might as well seek verification.".

Emperor Jiaqing wanted the Yandao people to say more clearly, "How to verify?".

Yandao squinted his eyes, "If you are destined to stay by your side, it is natural to understand whether it is natural or not.".

Emperor Jiaqing listened to the idea in his heart, so he settled down and meditated, and his mood improved and there were no more distracting thoughts.

The next day, Emperor Jiaqing checked the imperial examination papers and looked at Tang Tong's deliberately. Let Liu Quan summon Xiong Daoyun to see, the household department is opposite the Donghua Gate of the Imperial City, Xiong Daoyun also took half an hour to arrive at the Qinzheng Palace, Xiong Daoyun hurriedly knelt down, "The slave has seen the emperor!".

Emperor Jiaqing raised his hand slightly, "Get up!".

Xiong Daoyun stood aside, and Emperor Jiaqing said casually: "How about the mining of the household department in the provinces?".

Xiong Daoyun hurriedly replied, "Very good! The tax and silver shall be collected and handed over to the Ministry of Households.".

"You didn't find any drawbacks?", Emperor Jiaqing looked at Xiong Daoyun.

Xiong Daoyun didn't understand for a while, and asked with some understanding; "I don't know what the emperor is referring to?".

Emperor Jiaqing was a little impatient, "It's the intermediate link!".

Xiong Daoyun suddenly understood, and immediately replied: "The situation is different in various places, and the profits from mining have been retained by various companies, and there is no way to do it.".

Emperor Jiaqing became angry when he heard this, and reprimanded him sharply, "There is no way, I won't find a way!".

Xiong Daoyun couldn't help but be a little anxious when he heard this, so he could only shake out his mature thoughts, and said quickly: "Collecting the power below and setting up a special yamen can reduce expenses, but it takes time to operate!", what he said was Tang Tong's argument, Xiong Daoyun's mind turned and used it for emergency.

Emperor Jiaqing sighed, and couldn't help but feel a little regretful, "You just didn't think so far-reaching, someone is more practical than you think!".

Saying that, he threw a paper to him, and Xiong Daoyun checked it and saw that it was Tang Tong's answer sheet. Xiong Daoyun looked at it seriously, Tang Tong proposed to set up a special department in the household department, as long as a few lords and officials, and the eunuchs of the inner palace sent people to the province where the mines were opened, to supervise the mining and taxation, and directly collected by the eunuchs and transported back to the capital, it would greatly reduce consumption and collect more mines and more taxes to a greater extent.

Tang Tong's proposals are all on the heart of Emperor Jiaqing, the household department draws a few masters and officials do not hurt the fundamentals, the eunuchs are the salaries in the palace, and the emperor's closest people, they have nothing to rely on but to do their duty to the emperor, Emperor Jiaqing can rest assured, the most important ones will not be handed over to the treasury, Emperor Jiaqing can see with his own eyes that they have entered the emperor's small treasury. This kind of budget-conscious idea is too much in line with Emperor Jiaqing's intentions.

After Xiong Daoyun read it, he could only say flatteringly: "This proposal is good!" I see that this is what to do.".

Emperor Jiaqing had already decided that some specific ways to do it would be discussed. Chrysostom said: "It must be done, you tell me the details!".

Xiong Daoyun thought roughly for a while, "The Ministry of Household has set up a private mineral department to collect the mining rights of the provinces and streamline the organization, this matter needs a process, and the person in charge of this matter is an expert!"

Emperor Jiaqing added: "This matter needs to bypass the cabinet, and you need a flexible person, do you have a candidate?".

Xiong Daoyun's first thought was his eldest disciple Xie Xuelong, so he recommended: "Tobe Li Shiro Zhong Xie Xuelong can be qualified for this position".

Emperor Jiaqing felt that Xiong Daoyun was still hiding his secrets, and there was no need for a current person. Resolutely deny the Tao; "The division needs him more, and besides, the grade of the chief is higher, don't you have a list of people in your hand?".

Xiong Daoyun didn't expect that the emperor only had a one-sided conversation with Tang Tong and dared to reuse it, and he didn't understand it very well. Reminder: "Your Majesty! Tang Tong has the ability, but whether he can handle this matter is worth serious consideration.".

Emperor Jiaqing was resolute, "I have already thought about using this person, he is a fourth-grade martial artist, and he is the head of the third-grade household department, in charge of the Mineral Resources Department, you first arrange things properly, let him arrive as soon as possible!".

Seeing that Emperor Jiaqing had made up his mind, Xiong Daoyun could only agree, "I will handle this matter as soon as possible!"

Emperor Jiaqing waved his hand, and Xiong Dao ran a salute to inform him to leave the Qinzheng Palace.

In the evening of this day, Tang Tong was resting at home, and Mao Zongxie came to tell Tang Tong that Master Ji of Xiong Mansion was looking for him and asked Tang Tong to go to Xiong Mansion for dinner tonight. Tang Tong wondered in his heart, why did he want to go to Xiong Mansion for dinner in such a hurry. It seems that it is also a temporary idea, so I don't think about it anymore, let Mao Zongxie go to the backup ceremony first, and the two of them will go together in the evening.

Xiong Fu must want to win over Tang Tong, otherwise he would not have invited him to dinner, because Xiong Daoyun can only do private affairs at night, and he is ready for the emperor's call during the day. Tang Tong took Mao Zongxie, He Wang and Xiao Ningzi into the inner city together, and went to Xiongfu to hand over the name post, and Master Ji of Xiongfu came out to greet him. Tang Tong asked the three of them to go to the tavern for dinner and come to pick him up later. Master Ji took Tang Tong to the living room and waited first, because Xiong Shangshu had not returned yet. There is only one servant and two rings left in the living room, and Master Ji has something to do and has left.

It didn't take long for Kung Fu Xiong Shangshu to rush back in a hurry. Tang Tong immediately went over and saluted, "Meet Master!", and knelt down after speaking.

But he was helped up by Xiong Daoyun, "No need to make a big salute!", patted Tang Tong on the shoulder, returned to the main seat of the living room and sat down, Tang Tong was standing below, at this time Yahuan gave Xiong Daoyun tea and drank a few sips of tea, "What have you been busy with lately?".

Tang Tong stood up and replied, "I didn't do anything, I just went to the Qin Mansion to meet the teacher, and we visited each other in the same year. I don't know what Master has to say?".

"No hurry! I'm calling you here today for something I have something to say!".

Tang Tong didn't dare to ask any more questions after hearing this, so he bowed down and said, "Please give me instructions!"

Xiong Daoyun hesitated for a moment, "Your official position has come down, and you are the head of the Sanpin Household Department, and you are in charge of the Household Department of Minerals. It was decided by the emperor himself, and the emperor still remembers you!".

Tang Tong immediately glanced three times in the direction of the imperial city, "Thank you Emperor Longen!", and after getting up, he saluted Xiong Dao again, "Apprentice, thank you Master for your support!".

Xiong Daoyun stretched out his hand and beckoned him to sit down, "The emperor has good intentions, fancy your business acumen, don't live up to the emperor's expectations!.".

Tang Tong was respectful and sincere, "Please Master!".

Xiong Daoyun stretched out his hand to ask him to sit down, with the posture of an elder, "You have to talk less and do more, and don't get involved in the factional battles in the inner court.".

"I understand! I will ask Master for advice from time to time.".

Xiong Daoyun smiled with satisfaction. At this time, Master Ji came up and said; "Sir! The food and wine are ready, Madame, please come over with Lord Tang.".

Xiong Daoyun stood up, Tang Tong immediately leaned up and reached out to help him up, let him walk in front, Tang Tong followed behind, and the two walked to the restaurant together.

When he arrived at the restaurant and saw Mrs. Xiong, Tang Tong immediately knelt down and saluted, "Apprentice to meet my wife!".

Mrs. Xiong was full of smiles and a kind attitude, "Hurry up!" Get up! Sit down next to me.".

A girl went over to help Tang Tong up and led him to sit next to Mrs. Bear. Tang Tong looked at it, and the three sons and wives of the Xiong family were also sitting on the table. Immediately stood up and saluted, "Senior brother has seen three brothers and sister-in-law!".

The eldest prince Xiong Qichun raised his hand, "Brother Tang sit down, you're welcome.".

Tang Tong sat down. At this time, Xiong Daoyun raised his glass, "Today, the old man is a disciple of the high school, and he is the emperor's grace to set up a family banquet for the head of the household, everyone toast first.".

Tang Tong drank it in one gulp, Yahuan poured it full of wine, and Tang Tong picked up the wine glass and said to Xiong Daoyun; "Master! Thank you for cultivating me, I did it first!", after saying that, he drank dry, sat down and ate some food. He raised his glass and toasted to Mrs. Xiong, and Mr. and Mrs. Xiong.

But when toasting Xiong Qiwen and his wife, Xiong Qiwen spoke; "I said that junior brother can't drink like this, change to a big cup!".

Tang Tong immediately politely stopped him, accompanied by a smiling face, "Second brother!" I've drunk it like this, and I'll drink it with you and the third brother, how can I drink it.".

Xiong Qiwen drank this glass of wine and immediately said seriously; "You said, I've already drunk it. Lu An! Take two large bowls.".

Tang Tong also drank this glass of wine, and toasted Xiong Qiwu and his wife with a glass of wine. Knowing that Xiong Qiwen was really here, he ate a few more bites of food. Xiong Qiwen picked up a bowl of wine and drank it in one go, and Tang Tong could only drink a bowl with him. Eat a few bites of food to suppress the wine. Xiong Qiwen spoke, "It's your turn!".

Tang Tong had no choice but to pick up the bowl, "Second brother! I'll give you a bowl in return.", said and dried it up.

Xiong Qiwen also drank the wine dry, seeing that Tang Tong was constantly eating, thinking that Tang Tong was dying. Picked up a bowl of wine and stood up, "Brother Tang, our good brother will come to Taoyuan to settle the righteousness", after speaking, he finished drinking the wine and turned the empty bowl upside down.

Tang Tong had no choice but to drink the wine, Xiong Qiwen was already drunk, and began to sing in a high tone, speaking loudly; "Brother Tang, don't you want to make a fortune in four seasons?".

Tang Tong glanced at Xiong Daoyun and saw him holding a glass of wine and drinking it to himself. knew that he couldn't hide, so he simply put Xiong Qiwen down. stood up very happily, "My brothers in Xuanfu have deep feelings and can't make a fortune. I only pray that the next battle will save my life and go smoothly. Drinking wine is a multiple of three, and I will drink three more bowls with my second brother.", after speaking, he picked up a bowl and drank dry, and said; "Lu An poured wine," and drank it dry, then poured the wine and drank it dry. Tang Tong sat down and took a few bites of food and pressed the wine down.

The person sitting at the table in the bear mansion and the servant Yahuan next to him were stunned, they had never seen such a fierce man. Xiong Qiwen didn't finish half a bowl of wine. At this time, Xiong Daoyun spoke, "Shame on you!" Now that I know that the pot is made of iron, I came to serve tea to Lord Tang."..

Yahuan immediately served tea to Tang Tong, Tang Tong took a few sips of tea and beckoned; "Bring me a bowl of rice, press the wine.", the rice came Tang Tong took a big bite to eat, taking into account the feelings of others. Xiong Qiwen sat there, and he didn't dare to drink any more than half a bowl of wine. Sitting on the sidelines, he has been watching the lively Mrs. Xiong Qiwen, Luo Qingshan, and Pu Jialan, who has been with Mrs. Xiong, seeing that Xiong Qiwen is really a bear now.

Luo Qingshan said thoughtfully: "If you can't drink it, don't drink it!" Come and serve dinner to the second young master!", Xiong Qiwen still had the face to eat, stood up and left in a gloomy manner. Pu Jialan, who was on the side, was secretly snickering in her heart, there is always someone who can cure this unbeatable child. It was originally a good wine banquet, but Xiong Qiwen was so disturbed, Xiong Daoyun didn't drink anymore, and asked for a bowl of rice to eat, Xiong Qichun and everyone had to eat with the rice, and the wine banquet could only end hastily.