After watching the excitement for a while, the onlookers dispersed with different expressions.

These scholars gathered together in twos and threes, and talked in low voices.

"What does Brother Li think?"

"Xu is Xu Yi, I have read the test papers of the first six grades, and there is more than enough, and the writing is insufficient. Even in the exam paper of He Jun, there are at least three sound and rhyme errors, if we play, the top six players will be caught! ”

"Hahaha, that's true."

Listening to his friend's disdainful ridicule, a scholar frowned slightly.

Seeing this, someone asked, "Why is Brother Wang frowning?" ”

The scholar muttered: "This time the hall lock test, I'm afraid it's not that simple. ”

The friend on the side shook his head and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, don't worry about the sky." ”

"I hope so."

The scholar surnamed Wang smiled slightly, but a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

I have decided in my heart that in the future, I should abandon the Four Books and Five Classics and poems and songs, and develop in the direction of practice instead.

The information revealed in the test paper is quite obvious.

Their county magistrate is not interested in poetry and songs, and only appreciates the pragmatic school.

He Jun's examination papers, which were the first class, were carefully read, and the answers to the questions on policy theory were clear and clear, advancing step by step, and they could be called every word.

It's ridiculous that these idiots still look down on others!

……

Evening.

After a busy day, Craftsman Yuan stepped on the afterglow of the sunset and returned to his house.

"Ah Lang is back!"

As soon as he entered the door, the housekeeper stepped forward and gently patted the dust on Craftsman Yuan's clothes with a duster.

Craftsman Yuan stood there, looking slightly embarrassed, obviously not adapting.

The housekeeper spoke: "Ah Lang, I came to the house today. ”

Craftsman Yuan hurriedly asked, "But is the county magistrate looking for me?" ”

"I'm here to deliver official uniforms and farewell."

The butler's tone was filled with joy.

Hearing this, Craftsman Yuan was overjoyed.

All the way through the weeping flower door, I saw my mother-in-law busy in the main hall.

The tablets of the ancestors are placed on a high platform, and plates of sacrifices are placed below.

Seeing this scene, Craftsman Yuan couldn't help but be stunned: "What is this for?" ”

"The head of the house is back."

Yuan Hongshi called out, and immediately explained: "Today, a man sent an official uniform and a farewell, such a glorious event of the ancestors, it is natural to report the good news to the ancestors of the Yuan family." ”

Yuan craftsmen are craftsmen, and they have been running errands for government workshops for generations.

But having said that, in fact, the status of the craftsman is very low, and it is not much better than the officials.

Being able to transform from a craftsman to an official of the Academy of Engineering is indeed a great joy in the eyes of people in this era.

Craftsman Yuan nodded and acquiesced to the mother-in-law's approach.

Seeing that he was stunned, Yuan Hongshi urged: "Master, what are you still doing in a daze, hurry up and put on the official uniform, if it doesn't fit, I will change it overnight." ”

Craftsman Yuan scolded: "You know very well, how can the official uniform be changed privately, if I step down, the official uniform needs to be returned to the county magistrate!" ”

"How can you be so exquisite?"

Yuan Hongshi was stunned for a moment, and then immediately wondered: "But the tolerance that came today told me that if the official uniform does not fit, let me go to the tailor to modify it." ”

In fact, Craftsman Yuan said that there is indeed a thing.

Officials' court clothes are uniformly issued by the imperial court, and they are not allowed to change them privately, and they need to return the court clothes to the imperial court after leaving office.

In the "Chicken Rib Edit" written by Zhuang Sui of the Southern Song Dynasty, a story is recorded: There is a Sichuan man named Ren Zhonghou, who is very tall and was awarded an official position after being admitted to the Jinshi. However, when he received the official uniform, he found that it only reached his ankle when he put it on, which was so nondescript and really violated the prestige of the official.

So, he reported it to the imperial court, hoping to reissue a new set, but he was scolded for it.

Considering the difference between the tall, short, fat and thin officials, he specially instructed the tailor to make the court uniform one size bigger, just to facilitate the restructuring of officials.

"Since it is ordered by the county magistrate, then it can be changed."

Craftsman Yuan said and hurried to the backyard.

After taking a shower, change into a clean undershirt and return to the main hall.

I saw him gently pick up the official uniform on the table and put it on himself.

The careful appearance is like wearing a feather coat, for fear that if the action is bigger, the official uniform will be torn.

The green court clothes are extremely wide, and Craftsman Yuan is of medium stature, which is quite a bit of a monkey at the moment.

Yuan Hongshi reminded: "The head of the house, the official hat." ”

"Uh-oh."

Craftsman Yuan nodded, picked up his official hat and put it on.

Not to mention, with the official hat put on, a sense of majesty immediately appeared on the face that was originally like an old peasant.

People rely on clothes and horses to rely on saddles, this is not just talk.

In particular, the court clothes of the officials were specially designed by the master craftsmen of the weaving mansion to highlight the majesty.

Looking up and down, Craftsman Yuan looked worried: "How?" ”

"I really have a bit of the prestige of an official master."

Yuan Hong's eyes lit up, and his tone was full of pride.

After receiving the praise of his mother-in-law, Craftsman Yuan was overjoyed, gently stroked the official uniform, and said in surprise: "In the end, it is the official uniform, this material is only afraid of the best Shu brocade." But I think it's a little too big, and it's loose on my body. ”

Yuan Hongshi smiled: "I'll change it for you tonight." ”

"Good!"

Craftsman Yuan responded.

Yuan Hongshi suddenly asked, "By the way, the master." The dean of the Academy of Engineering is an official of several grades? ”

"This ......"

Craftsman Yuan's hand stroking the official uniform couldn't help but froze, and said with a little embarrassment: "The county magistrate didn't say anything." ”

I was so excited last time that I forgot to ask.

Yuan Hongshi pouted and said: "How can there be such a foolish official, he doesn't even know what kind of product he is." ”

"I'm free to ask."

Although it is really embarrassing for the county magistrate to ask himself how many grades of officials he is, what his mother-in-law said is also reasonable, and he doesn't even know how many grades he is, so this official is too confused.

……

……

Following.

He Jun got up early.

Put on a brand-new court robe, put on an official hat, carefully check the meter in front of the bronze mirror, and after confirming that there is no problem, then push open the bedroom door.

The place where he lives now is the public residence arranged by Han Zhen, similar to the miscellaneous courtyard of later generations, and more than 20 officials live in one courtyard.

Pushing open the door, I saw a person walking out of the room.

This person's name is Lu Yan, and when the list was released yesterday, he was the fourth in high school.

Lu Yan was wearing a cyan court dress with a handsome face.

The two glanced at each other, and He Jun smiled and said, "Brother Lu is early!" ”

"Brother Hezao!"

Looking at He Jun in a green court dress, a hint of envy flashed in Lu Yan's eyes.

Rough people like Craftsman Yuan don't understand, but they do.

Before the reform of Yuanfeng, the officials of the Song Dynasty wore purple clothes above the third grade, scarlet clothes above the fifth grade, green clothes for the sixth and seventh grades, and green clothes for the eighth and ninth grades.

After the reform of Shenzong, the first to fourth grades were purple, the fifth to sixth grades were scarlet, and the cyan court clothes were canceled, and the seventh to ninth grades were unified in green clothes.

When Song Huizong adjusted the official system, he changed the official uniform back by the way.

It can be seen from He Jun's big green court uniform alone that he is at least a seventh-grade official.

In a county, there is only one seven-grade official, and that is the magistrate!

The people always ridicule Qipin as a small sesame official, but they don't know that Qipin official has been the dream of many scholars in their lives.

The two of them went out of the courtyard together and headed towards the mansion.

Walking on the road, Lu Yan quipped: "Brother He, I will call you He Zhixian in the future!" ”

He Jun asked, "But I don't know what kind of dispatch Brother Lu received?" ”

"Shouguang County."

Lu Yan replied.

Yesterday, it was issued together with the official uniform, and there was also a farewell.

The resignation is the appointment letter of the official, so the six of them have already known about their dispatch.

He Jun smiled: "What a coincidence, my place is also Shouguang County." In the future, you and I will be officials in the same county, and we should support each other and forge ahead. ”

"It's nature."

Lu Yan also laughed.

From a subordinate to a county magistrate, Lu Yan was excited all night last night, but he was not tired at all, and his heart was full of pride.

Walking on the street, the people and wealthy people passing by bowed their hands one after another, looking respectful.

He Jun and the others knew that all this came from the official uniforms on their bodies.

When I came to the mansion, I saw four other high school colleagues already waiting outside the door, talking in a low voice with joy and high spirits.

Although they were informed of the hour yesterday, none of them dared to hold on to it, and they all came to the government half an hour early.

"Brother He, Brother Lu is early!"

"Brother Wang, Brother Li......"

After the six of them greeted each other, He Jun was curious: "Why don't you enter the mansion?" ”

One person replied, "The county magistrate has not yet arrived." ”

"Oh!"

He Jun nodded, and then stopped talking.

After waiting for a few more moments, everyone heard the crisp sound of horses' hooves coming into their ears.

Turning his head, a heroic and domineering young man was coming on a horse.

"I've seen the county magistrate!"

He Jun and the others hurriedly stopped the topic and bowed with solemn faces.

"Hmm!"

Glancing at the six people in a circle, Han Zhen said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Come in with me." ”

"I've seen the county magistrate, I've seen all the ministers!"

When crossing the gate of the palace, the soap officer on duty saluted respectfully.

As the soap officials of the government, they have witnessed with their own eyes how these six people became officials with Xu officials.

In addition to envy, the two soap officials couldn't help but feel excited.

They can be officials, and they also have the opportunity to be officials.

Thinking of this, the soap clerk straightened his back, and secretly decided in his heart that he would be careful in the future.

I can't say it, I can also be a county lieutenant.

The group entered the lobby, and Han Zhen came to the back of the hall and sat down.

Looking at the six respectful people below, he slowly spoke: "The dispatch you are waiting for has been written on the body. The term of office is six years, with one small examination every year, one high school examination every three years, and one major examination in six years. According to the assessment rating, the decision is made to stay or not. Don't think that if you become an official, everything will be fine, under my rule, pay attention to the capable and the mediocre. If the assessment is inferior for six consecutive years, the official will be dismissed and returned to the official! ”

Zhao Song's term of office as an official was three years.

In Han Zhen's view, three years is too short, and many policies that benefit the people cannot be effective in a short period of time.

On the contrary, it will affect the continuity of policy.

As a result, he adjusted his term of office to six years.

During this period, the rating is assessed every year.

These words made He Jun's six hearts pang, and they all said in unison: "Xiaguan understands! ”

Han Zhen continued: "Now that the two counties of Shouguang and Changle are in ruins, the general direction has been set, and the development of business is light. Specifically, it needs to be adapted to local conditions. You will work in the office of the county under your rule today, write an excerpt on the development plan of the county seat within six years, and submit it. ”

What are the development plans for six years?

He Jun and the others were stunned.

Seeing this, Han Zhen explained: "This development plan, in short, is the goal of you to rule the county in the next six years. For example, there are only more than 13,000 people under the rule of Shouguang County, how many people are expected to be in six years, how to increase the population, how many steps to take, how long will it take in the first stage, and so on! ”

"Remember, don't be ambitious, be pragmatic."

After his suggestion, He Jun's six people suddenly showed a sudden look on their faces, with a look of worship in their eyes.

Not to mention, this plan is really a good thing, it can concretize the ethereal governance means, which is equivalent to setting a goal in advance, and then working in the direction of this goal.

"The subordinate officer receives the order!"

He Jun arched his hand, and he already had a faint strategy in his heart.

The other five people also responded.

"Go ahead."

Han Zhen waved his hand.

After leaving the lobby, He Jun immediately grabbed Lu Yan and Wang Zhi, and said: "This plan requires the concerted efforts of the three of us, and I hope that the two of you will not hide your secrets." ”

"It's nature."

Lu Yan and the others nodded solemnly.

……

……

Zhuo Lou.

The county town has changed the sky, and it has not affected the hustle and bustle of Zhuo Lou.

Except for the Wang family and sixteen officials, Han Zhen did not take action against other wealthy gentry in the city.

Coupled with the refuge of the Ma family and the Su family, after a short panic, the wealthy gentry in the city understood that Han Zhen would not do anything to them.

In this case, it is natural to continue the music and dance.

In the words of later generations, the girl is in the bubble, and the dance is in the dance!

In the private room on the third floor, Zhu Ji was entertaining a group of wealthy businessmen.

During this time, he was not idle, in the name of Changzhi County, he went around to visit and make friends with the big and wealthy merchants in the city.

After a period of staggering, a middle-aged man took the lead in speaking: "Zhu Yuanwai, I am waiting for a banquet today, I don't know what the charter is?" ”

This person's name is Fei Jicai, and he runs a car dealership in the county town.

At this moment, although there was a smile on the white and slightly chubby cheeks, there was a trace of apprehension hidden in the eyes.

None of the people here are stupid, what Zhu Ji's identity is, they can vaguely guess something.

Today, when they are suddenly feasted, they must have asked for something.

"Huh!"

Zhu Ji smiled slightly, picked up a grape and put it in his mouth, and said unhurriedly: "Thanks to your brothers' care in the past few days, Yuanchen is grateful. Please come today, planning to send a fortune! ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces were different.

"Brother Yuanchen is really righteous!"

Zhang Yuanwai, who is engaged in textiles, gave a thumbs up and praised it, and then his voice changed, and he said with a smile: "But I have been short of funds recently, and I am afraid that I will not be blessed." ”

The textile workshop he runs produces fairy silk.

Qingzhou's immortal pattern silk has been famous all over the world since the Tang Dynasty, and it has been set as a tribute by the imperial courts of previous dynasties, and a part of the tribute needs to be paid to the palace every year.

Thirteen roads and twenty-three roads in the Northern Song Dynasty, which county town does not have his Zhang family's shop.

The family fortune is more than a million.

(End of chapter)