Han Zhen chuckled and said, "It's been a hard time, go back and rest well, and prepare for the hall lock test in three days." ”

"Humble resignation!"

The officials all worked together and walked out of the lobby one after another.

In fact, Han Zhen knew which of these people had outstanding abilities.

Combined with the opinions given by Chang Yukun and Liu Mi, he has basically finalized the quota of six officials.

So why bother holding a lock hall test?

Because this hall lock test is not for these officials at all.

This is a show, a big show for the people of the city, especially the wealthy and the group of scholars.

Xu officials, you can be an official!

For a while, the originally crowded lobby left only Zhao Ting, who suddenly realized.

I have long heard Liu Mi say that this group of officials is simply fatal to run errands one by one, and he didn't understand it before.

At this moment, he finally understood.

It turns out that he can be an official!

Thinking about it from another perspective, if he is an official, he can have the opportunity to be an official, but he is afraid that he will work harder than these people.

Suddenly, Zhao Ting seemed to think of something, and a trace of horror flashed in his eyes.

Wait a minute!

Xu officials as officials?

This...... I'm afraid it's really going to change!

"Zhao Zhizhou!"

At this moment, Han Zhen's voice sounded in his ears.

Zhao Ting was excited, suppressed the turbulent waves in his heart, and said respectfully: "The lower official is here!" ”

Han Zhen asked, "Who is the school in Honshu?" ”

Tixue, the full name is the Department of Promoting Learning, which was established in the second year of Chongning, is in charge of the school administration of the state and county of the road, and inspects the merits and disadvantages of the school officials and apprentices of the state and county every year, and rewards and punishments.

In the third year of Xuanhe, he was deposed by Song Huizong and was reinstated soon after.

Such operations have abounded since Zhao Ji took the throne, and dealing with the government is completely based on personal preferences and the mood of the day.

Suddenly, on a whim, an official position will be dismissed, or a new official position will be added.

Zhao Ting replied truthfully: "The county magistrate, it is Song Wei who is studying in this state, and he took leave due to illness last month and has been recuperating at home. ”

Han Zhen asked again: "How is this Song Wei's conduct?" ”

It's just a suggestion, and he really didn't pay much attention to it before.

"Song Weiqi has a strong temperament and is quite talented and learned, but his life is not good, so he studied under Chen Qian and learned Luoxue. Cai Xiang...... Beijing banned Luoxue and Shuxue, and Chen Qian was a mortal enemy, so Song Wei naturally couldn't please him. At first, he was appointed to repair the Yingdian, but later he was demoted and sent to Qingzhou to study. ”

Han Zhen didn't know much about the dispute between Xinxue and Luoxue, and ordered: "Later, when you get off the business, go and visit on my behalf to see if it can be used by me." ”

Zhao Ting responded: "Xiaguan Province." ”

Han Zhen continued to instruct: "By the way, you will be the main examiner for the hall lock test in three days." ”

"The subordinate officer receives the order!"

Zhao Ting's face was overjoyed, and he hurriedly surrendered.

……

The good news sent back by the scouts just now added a bit of celebration to the hustle and bustle of the county.

In the streets and alleys, among the tea shops and restaurants, you can see people everywhere talking about Shouguang and Changle's great victory.

At this time, in the corner of the southeast corner of the Zhuo Lou Hall, several scholars in Confucian robes were drinking.

One of the young men was dressed a lot more modestly than the other four.

The pale cyan robe was faintly white, and there was a patch on the lower edge.

The waist was wrapped in just a linen cloth, which looked extremely shabby compared to other people's carved and jade-inlaid belts.

Despite this, the young man's face was not the slightest restraint or embarrassment, and he was indifferent.

A square-faced young man wearing a moon-white Confucian robe said with emotion in his tone: "The benefits of Han Zhenbing's peak are beyond our expectations, in just a few days, Zhang Wanxian, who is known as a hundred thousand people, has been exterminated, which is really terrifying. ”

As soon as the words fell, the person sitting opposite him showed disdain and sneered: "Although the Dare Blazing Army has a hundred thousand people, it is just a group of rabble, exterminating Zhang Wanxian, in my opinion, it is just like this, why should Brother Wen Xi brag." ”

This person's name is Tan Xingzhong, and the reason why he spares no effort to belittle Han Zhen is because his teacher is a member of the Wang family.

The Wang family was slaughtered, and he naturally held a grudge.

But he didn't have the guts, so he only dared to slander in private and say something sour.

In fact, when Han Zhen left the county seat and returned to Linzi a few days ago, more than a dozen protégés of the Wang family secretly conspired, preparing to connect the wealthy gentry in the city to persuade Zhao Ting, Liu Mi and other officials to launch a mutiny.

In the imagination of these protégés of the Wang family, they raised their arms and shouted, and the wealthy gentry in the city must respond.

At that time, counting the various guards and the archers, an army of thousands of people can be assembled in the blink of an eye.

And the Qingzhou army left behind in the city is only 500, and it is safe to win.

But on the day of the incident, not only did all the big households choose to remain silent and watch coldly.

Even the former protégés of the Wang family also refused.

Among them, including Tan Xingzhong.

The plainly dressed young man frowned slightly, and said: "Brother Tan's words are wrong, I heard that Zhang Wanxian once made a rule, dare to hand over fifty percent of the looting proceeds of the Blazing Army, and the rest will belong to himself, this is the way of the wolf army." Therefore, every time they fight, the Dare Blazing Army is scrambling to be the first and is not afraid of death. ”

"If it is really a rabble as Brother Tan said, I am afraid that it will be wiped out by the armed guards a long time ago, so why wait until today."

These words immediately attracted the approval of the other three.

Tan Xingzhong's face was a little unbearable, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he said with a smile on his face: "Brother Qi is helping Han Zhen talk like this, does he want to be a thief?" ”

Hearing this, the square-faced young man who spoke earlier frowned and said, "Brother Tan, it's too much, how can Brother Qi be this kind of person!" ”

Qi Meng Zhengse said: "I know that my brother is unhappy because of the affairs of the Wang family, but I know that personal enmity is not as good as the public, good is not abolished, evil is not good, and righteousness is also." I don't know whether the Wang family was poisoned by Han Zhen, but I have seen the Qingzhou Army under him with my own eyes, all of them are fierce and fierce, with the legacy of the Han and Tang Dynasties. It can be seen that Han Zhen has a lot of experience in the military formation. ”

Tan Xingzhong arched his hand, and said with a ashamed face: "Brother Qi forgives his sins, and he is a man of his name." ”

"Brother Tan doesn't need to apologize."

Qi Meng waved his hand and chuckled: "I do have the intention of voting for Han Zhen." ”

"Huh?"

As soon as these words came out, the other four people were shocked.

The square-faced young man hurriedly persuaded: "Brother Qi, think twice, this Han Zhen is a thief, once he is touched, I will be completely ruined if I am innocent." Moreover, the Western Army is about to move south, and it is still unknown whether Han Zhen will be able to stop the Western Army at that time. ”

The other two also nodded and agreed: "What Brother Wen Xi said is reasonable, but it is very unwise to be a thief now. With Brother Qi's talent, just wait for the spring of next year, and he will be the title of the gold list. ”

"I understand your kindness, but I have made up my mind."

Qi Meng first arched his hand and thanked him, and then explained: "Since Han Zhen entered the city, I have seen everything I have done, and I have made a decision in my heart. ”

None of the people present here are stupid sour Confucians, after observing this period of time, what kind of person Han Zhen is, they already have the answer in their hearts.

Qi Meng paused slightly, and said in a bitter tone: "Besides, the family is difficult, there is an old mother to support, and there are children waiting to be fed. ”

Failing the exam twice in a row made Qi Meng a little disheartened, and at the same time, with his mother falling ill two years ago, the burden of supporting the family became heavier and heavier.

Qi Meng's family background, they naturally know it.

His father died early, and it was all up to his mother to pull him up, saving money for him to study.

The square-faced young man immediately spoke up and said righteously: "Brother Qi is short of money, so he can only say anything." ”

Qi Meng shook his head: "Thanks to your care over the years, Qi Meng is grateful. I have reached the age of establishment, and my hands and feet are sound, how can I live on the help of others. ”

After a moment of silence, Tan Xingzhong couldn't help asking, "What errand does Brother Qi plan to do?" ”

Qi Meng replied: "At present, the government is recruiting Xu officials, and I plan to recommend myself." ”

"Official?"

The square-faced young man frowned and said, "I am full of poetry and books, how can I be in the company of lowly officials?" ”

"Huh!"

Qi Meng didn't care, and smiled: "The Su family and the Ma family's eldest man did it, why can't I do it." I heard that Han Zhen raised the rank of Xu Servant by several times, and he thought it was enough to support his family. ”

Actually, there is the most important point, he did not say.

Through the observation of this period of time, he faintly felt that Han Zhen's methods of rectifying the officials should be more than that.

Maybe the officials will have the opportunity to become officials.

The Su family and the Ma family are not fools, and they are willing to let the eldest son of the family be a servant, and they must have a plan.

The reason why he didn't say it was not because he was hiding his secrets, after all, it was just his guess, and if he guessed wrong, wouldn't it hurt others?

After a little more small talk, everyone got up to settle the bill.

After leaving the restaurant, they said goodbye to each other and dispersed.

Qi Meng looked up at the scorching sun and felt that it was still early, so he planned to go to the government to apply.

At this moment, an ox cart stopped in front of Qi Meng.

The curtain of the carriage door was opened, revealing the smiling face of a square-faced young man: "Brother Qi, give you a ride for my brother!" ”

Qi Meng was slightly stunned, and then explained: "Brother Wenxi has received it kindly, I am not going home, but planning to go to the mansion." ”

"Out of the way."

The square-faced young man waved his hand: "It just so happens that I am also going to the government office, by the way!" ”

"Then thank you Brother Wenxi!"

Qi Meng was not hypocritical, and after thanking him, he lifted the hem of his Confucian robe and boarded the ox cart.

A square-faced young man named Zhu Da, his family has been running a bookstore for generations.

Although it is not as good as the Su family and the Ma family, it can also be called a gentry.

Sitting in the exquisite carriage, Qi Meng asked curiously: "What is the matter with Brother Wen Xi going to the mansion?" ”

Zhu Da smiled and said, "Naturally, it's the same as Brother Qi!" ”

Hiss!

Qi Meng took a deep breath and looked at each other in surprise.

You must know that a moment ago, Zhu Da was still ashamed of being in the company of the officials, and persuaded himself bitterly.

As a result, in the blink of an eye, he had to apply for the brio.

This change really made Qi Meng unexpected.

Zhu Da picked up a candied fruit and threw it into his mouth, and quipped: "Brother Qi is not kind, but he has also learned to hide his secrets." ”

Qi Meng smiled bitterly: "It's not hiding it, it's just a guess in my heart, if it hurts all of you, it's really a sin." ”

When others said this, Zhu Da definitely didn't believe it.

But from Qi Meng's mouth, he still believed it.

To be honest, the reason why these rich children made friends with Qi Meng was not only because they learned well from each other, but also because of their character.

Who doesn't want to have a good friend with a noble character and a gentleman's demeanor?

"Ma Jialang has been promoted!"

Zhu Da glanced in the direction of the coachman, lowered his voice, and said this sentence without a head.

Qi Meng was shocked, and immediately understood the meaning of his words.

Ma Jia Dalang was a Xu official before, and now he is promoted, what does this mean?

Perhaps in the eyes of the people, there is nothing.

After all, the Ma family voted for Han Zhen, shouldn't he be promoted?

But in the eyes of smart people, it's completely different.

Since the Ma family is destined to be an official, why should he be an official first?

Could it be that Han Zhen is idle and has nothing to do, and wants to humiliate these two?

The speed of the ox cart was very slow, and the two of them changed the topic and chatted in unison.

After a quarter of an hour, the ox cart slowly stopped.

The coachman's voice came from outside: "Shaolangjun, the government has arrived!" ”

"Hmm!"

Zhu Da nodded, turned his head and said, "Brother Qi, please!" ”

Qi Meng opened the curtain and got out of the car first, but as soon as he landed, the whole person couldn't help but be stunned.

I saw that there were four ox carts parked in front of the government office.

The four of Tan Xingzhong, who had just left first, were standing in front of the yamen of the mansion, and they arched their hands from afar: "Brother Qi, meet again!" ”

Seeing this scene, Qi Meng couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

(End of chapter)