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More importantly, Wei Ji's countermeasures are well-founded. At present, as long as the rocks from the mountains along the way fall into the river and seriously affect the shipping of the Han River, there are seven sections in one area, totaling more than [-] miles. If the gravel for more than [-] miles has been dredged, there is no problem in navigating a flat-bottomed cargo ship of [-] shi.

Chen Qing is also very clear that if this shipping channel can be opened up, Hanzhong will be revitalized.

No.2 is Wang Tuozhi, a scholar from Jianzhou. He is from Nanzheng in Hanzhong. He fled to Jianzhou with his family because of the invasion of Jin soldiers. They were all obsessed with the wealth and comfort of Bashu and did not want to return to their hometowns. In order to prevent Hanzhong from being desolate, he suggested that Hanzhong should be garrisoned by the army, rewarding military exploits with the land in Hanzhong, and gradually resettling the whole family of veterans in Hanzhong.

Wang Tuozhi's suggestion solved a big problem that Chen Qing is currently facing, which is the lack of land to reward military exploits. There is no longer enough land in Guanzhong. If Hehuang land is used to reward military exploits, many soldiers are unwilling. So where is the new source of land? ?

Chen Qing originally considered northern Shaanxi, but the scholar pointed out that Hanzhong is sparsely populated and has a lot of land, so it is better to use Hanzhong land to reward military exploits than northern Shaanxi.

No.3 is Chao Qing. He was originally designated as No.1 by Jiang Yanxian. He also put forward a proposal to open up the Hanshui East Road to introduce the resources of Jingxiang, Nanyang into Hanzhong.

There are two main reasons why Chen Qing did not rank Chao Qing as the number one. First, his poem titles are too weak, not thick enough, too thin, with nothing to say, so that people can't feel deep emotions. This is related to his youth. ; The second reason is that he is his wife's cousin and must avoid suspicion.

In addition, to Chen Qing's surprise, Lin Jianqing, the cousin of the Yu sisters, actually passed the fourth place in the exam. Lin Jianqing's name was not crossed out.

"Everyone, do you have any other suggestions?" Chen Qing asked everyone.

Zhou Kuan smiled and said, "Isn't there an interview? It's equivalent to the imperial examination."

Chen Qing shook his head and smiled: "It's too sensitive, we can't do it too much, our name is still called the Sichuan-Shanxi Xuanfu Sifu Examination, the outstanding ones are recommended to go to Lin'an to participate in next year's Spring Festival, and they can also stay as officials in Sichuan-Shanxi , This is a scholar's own choice, we didn't force it, right?"

Everyone laughed. Fortunately, there was no coercion. It all depends on whether the scholars are willing to lose their official positions and go to Lin'an to rush for the exam.

Jiang Yanxian said: "Let me make a suggestion! Simply recruit 110 people, and there is no need for any alternates, just leave as many as you want."

Chen Qing nodded, "Yes! I also agree with this arrangement."

"How about the moral inspection?" Zhang Xiao asked again.

Zhang Miao was ordered by the Intelligence Agency to be in charge of the moral investigation. Everyone looked at him. Zhang Miao smiled wryly and said, "I just saw the list, so I can't investigate it in detail. But recently, I sent people to various brothels, brothels, gambling houses, etc. The library checked and made a list of violators, a total of more than [-] people, but I checked carefully, there are no violators in today's list, and I haven't seen the Taixue list yet."

Chen Qing watched the crowd again, then smiled and said, "If you have no opinion, let's publish the list according to this list!"

Chapter 637

Before dawn, Chao Qing and his two friends couldn't fall asleep. Today is the day when the rankings will be released. It is estimated that many scholars can't sleep all night. Su Ce is one of them. He tossed and turned all night without sleep.

Su Ce is also like Chao Qing. He didn't do well in the poetry test, and he thought his strategy was not bad. He was also on the verge of being admitted or failed, which made him extremely anxious. He said before that he didn't care whether he was admitted or not. He is the one who cares the most.

On the other hand, Zhong Huan was very calm, he really didn't care, he could eat and sleep, and slept till dawn. If it wasn't for the fact that Su Ce woke up too much and disturbed him, he would have slept until dawn.

"When will the list be released?" Zhong Huan asked sleepily.

"I heard that it seems to be Sishi."

"Then what time is it?" Zhong Huan glanced at the dark sky outside the window.

"Just arrived at Maoshi!"

Chong Huan fell headlong on the bed, "I really admire you two, there are still two more hours! I don't care, I want to sleep for a while."

Chao Qing was also a little embarrassed, and said to Su Ce: "It's a bit early, Xiao Su, you should also squint for a while! You haven't slept all night."

"I can't sleep! If I fail the exam, how can I go back and explain to my family?"

"Lucky for me, but my life for lost, think about it!"

The two lay down again and fell asleep without knowing it.

When the three of them woke up, the sky was already bright, and it was almost time to arrive at Si time. All the scholars in the inn were gone, and there were only three of them left.

They complained to each other, they didn't even bother to eat breakfast, they simply washed up and ran away. Not long after they ran out of the inn, they encountered an empty ox cart.

The square of the Guozi Office was already crowded with people. Eighteen thousand examinees came from all directions and gathered in front of a huge notice board.

"What's posted over there?"

Chao Qing pointed to the opposite wall, where several officials seemed to be posting placards, and the surroundings were also crowded with scholars.

A person next to him said: "That is the admission list of Taixue, a total of 400 people, you can go and have a look."

Chao Qing glanced at the two companions and asked for their opinions.

"Don't go!"

Su Ce said very hard: "If you don't pass the imperial examination, you will go to Lin'an next year, and you will definitely not study in Imperial College."

Chong Huan said with a smile: "Actually, it is not bad to study in Taixue. After three years of study, I heard that there are also ten places with Jinshi background, which is equivalent to passing the imperial examination."

"I still don't want to go, I'm already 23 years old, old man, you're 25 years old! You'll be old after three years of study, but Chao Qing can go to study."

"Here we come! We're here!" Suddenly someone shouted, and the scholars suddenly became agitated.

More than a dozen officials came out of the gate, holding several long rolls of red bulletin lists in their hands, and some officials held paste buckets and ladders, and more than [-] soldiers opened the way in front.

"Everyone give way, don't delay the announcement!"

The scholars retreated one after another, more than 8000 people gathered in the square, all of them were black heads, everyone stretched their necks, and their faces were full of eagerness to have their names on the list.

Several officials began to post the list, and seven officials walked into the crowd, stood on high flower beds, and began to read the list aloud to the surrounding scholars. This is very necessary, otherwise nearly 2 people would Crowded to see the list, there must be a serious stampede.

"No.1, Jingzhao Mansion Wei Ji!"

There was jubilation on the left. A young scholar was lifted by the crowd. He was No.1 Wei Ji. The official who read the list waved his hand and said with a smile: "I know everyone is very excited, but it's best to keep quiet, otherwise it will affect other people listening to the list." .”

Wei Ji squeezed out with a face full of joy, everyone around fell silent, and the official continued to read the list, "No.2 Jianzhou Wang Tuo!"

A scholar suddenly covered his face excitedly, he was No.2, but there was no cheering, and everyone remained quiet.

"No.3, Chengdu Chao Qing!"

Chao Qing was stunned for a moment, his mind went blank, Su Ce and Zhong Huan patted his shoulder heavily from behind at the same time, and squeezed his shoulders to express their congratulations.

"But my poem title didn't play well! How could it be No.3?"

No one told him why?A great sense of joy hit him, it was ecstasy from the heart, he passed the exam, and he was still No.3, and he seemed to be unable to hear or see everything around him.

He didn't know when he came out of the crowd. Chao Qing went to an open place outside and squatted down, covering his face. He felt like crying.

At this time, he was patted on the shoulder again, Chao Qing raised his head, it was Zhong Huan and Su Ce, both of them were full of joy, and their mouths couldn't close their mouths.

"How are you?" Chao Qing stood up and asked.

Su Ce was wiping tears, too excited to speak.

Chong Huan squeezed his fist hard, gritted his teeth, and said, "We all passed the exam. I am No. 30 and No. 51, and Su Ce is No. [-]."

"Great!"

Chao Qing shouted excitedly: "Let's go to the restaurant to celebrate!"

"Wait a minute, I'm going to look at the list again!"

Su Ce couldn't believe his ears, he must see is believing, he squeezed into the crowd, and after a while, he said excitedly: "I'm treating guests at noon today, let's go to Tianranju, we'll get drunk!"

……

Before noon, the Tianranju Restaurant on East Street was full of scholars, most of them were beaming, and they came here to celebrate their passing the exam.

The three of them still sat in their old seats by the window on the second floor. They sat for a while, their excitement gradually calmed down, and they talked about future arrangements while drinking tea.

"It seems that I have to report to the Guozi Office in the afternoon, and bring the test voucher and the two certificates issued by the county."

Before each candidate comes, he must ask the school in the county to issue an identity certificate, name, place of origin, address and family background, and a letter of recommendation from the county school. The county thinks you are qualified to take the test.

Of course, because the recommendation will not be held accountable, the county will not embarrass the scholars, as long as they are not too bad, they will basically get a recommendation letter.

Zhong Huan nodded and said: "I asked an official just now. I will confirm my identity in the afternoon and then give an admission letter. The formal ceremony will be in the morning tomorrow. I heard that there will be horse riding to praise the street."

"Ah! We are really Scholars." Su Ce's eyes widened.

Chao Qing despised him and said: "In Sichuan and Shaanxi, we are Jinshi. Regardless of whether the court admits it or not, at least we can be officials in Sichuan and Shaanxi. If the Western Army captures Hedong Road, we may be transferred to Hedong Road as a county magistrate. !"

Chong Huan said with a smile: "It's not so fast to be a county magistrate. You can only be qualified to be a county magistrate after at least two terms for eight years. This is the rule for ordinary officials, such as me and Xiao Su, but you don't have to be Chao Qing. You The future is endless."

Chao Qing laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth, but he said with a hypocritical face: "I'd rather keep my feet on the ground and take it step by step."

Su Ce pointed at him and said with a smile, "Look at how hypocritical this guy is, how insincere his words are!"

At this time, someone at the nearby wine table slapped the table and scolded: "How could that bastard Lin Jianqing pass the exam? He went to brothels all day, and he was always the last one in the exam. He actually got 54th in the exam. It's the biggest joke in the world!"

Another person snorted, "Didn't he brag that he is Chen Qing's brother-in-law? Don't be convinced. Now it seems that it may be true. He got the test questions in advance, so he was able to pass the exam."

"Maybe it's a test substitute!"

"Maybe he didn't take the exam at all, so he just stuffed his name in, hey! You don't know how dark the officialdom is."

The three of them could hear clearly, Su Ce asked in a low voice, "Do you think there is really something wrong with that Lin Jianqing?"

Chao Qing thought for a while and said: "If what they said is true, I think it is more likely to be a substitute for the test. I found that there is a loophole, and it is difficult to find a substitute for the test."

"This person is none of our business!"

Zhong Huan interrupted the conversation between Su Ce and Chao Qing, "Don't worry about this matter, both of you, it's not that simple, don't get yourself into trouble."

Chapter 638

The next day is the most memorable day for all Jinshi. In the early morning, everyone changed their clothes and worshiped the Confucius Temple together. At the beginning of the grand horse riding Kuajie, every scholar wore red and green and rode on tall horses. Dozens of soldiers Beat gongs and drums in front to clear the way.

Jingzhao City was empty of thousands of people, and hundreds of thousands of people ran out of their homes to watch the new Jinshi, laughing and laughing, and threw ribbons and flowers to the Jinshi on horseback.

This is an unforgettable honor for the young Jinshi. Many years later, when they meet again, they will all talk about this day.

After Kuajie was over, Xuanfu envoy Chen Qing held a grand banquet in the Xuanfu envoy to entertain 110 new scholars. Although this was an obvious arrogance, in order to win over talents, Chen Qing would rather bear this risk.

Facing the young faces, Chen Qing held up the wine cup and said to the scholars: "Today is a day worth celebrating, but it is also a day worth looking forward to for the people of Sichuan and Shaanxi. Soon, you will all go to various counties and become The parents and officials of thousands of people, their well-being will be in your hands. Like all the people, I hope that you will devote yourself to doing everything for the millions of people.

In the future, our power will gradually expand eastward, and the burden on your shoulders will also increase step by step. Everyone, we will witness history together, participate in history, and personally participate in the great cause of expelling the Jurchen Tartars and restoring the Han family. , we did this cup! "

Chen Qing raised his wine cup high, and the Jinshi were also excited, raising their wine glasses and shouting: "Cheers!"

Chong Huan touched Chao Qing's elbow lightly, and said in a low voice, "In the whole speech of the envoy Xuan Fu, there is not a word of Song."

Chao Qing glared at him, "Don't talk nonsense!"

They also raised their glasses together and shouted: "Cheers!"

……

Next is the allocation of official positions by the Jinshi. There are two situations in this. At least half of the Jinshi have to go home to honor their hometown, which is completely understandable.

But it is not ruled out that some Jinshi want to consider whether they want to work for Chen Qing. If this is the case, Chen Qing will not force it.

Therefore, these Jinshi who are going to return to their hometowns will not be assigned official positions for the time being, and they will be given [-] days of vacation, and they will report to the Xuanfu envoy after [-] days.

The other part is Jinshi who does not plan to go home, so they have to directly determine the specific official position of each person. Although they give up the forty-day vacation, they can get another benefit, that is, they have the opportunity to choose. There are three opportunities to choose, and the scholars who return to their hometown can only accept the remaining positions selected by others.

The three of Chao Qing didn't intend to return to their hometown, they wanted to use this opportunity to choose their favorite official positions.

"Old man, how are you going to choose?" Su Ce asked.

Chong Huan sighed and said, "I'm in a dilemma. I want to go to a local office, but many people persuade me to stay in Jingzhao. Please help me make up my mind!"

Chao Qing smiled and said: "I suggest you stay in Jingzhao, although being an official in the local area is very tough, and the subsidies are high, the housing is spacious, there is a house, you can take your parents, wife and children by your side, and there are superior in-laws on top of you." Not many, which is a benefit, but the most critical contacts in the officialdom are gone.

If you stay in Jingzhao, if you do well, you will be more likely to be discovered by Bole, appreciated by high-ranking officials, and promoted quickly. Appreciated by others, it is difficult to have a chance to stand out, but Jingzhao’s income is lower than that of the local government. The logistics department only provides single dormitories, with a maximum of two rooms. If you want to live with your wife and children, you can only rent a house, and the subsidies are not much. "

Su Ce asked with a smile from the side: "Chao Qing, you said that if you are an official in a local area, will you be honored by someone during the Chinese New Year? I mean there is more oil and water?"

Chao Qing said solemnly: "I have to make it clear to you, you don't know the way of this, if you become an official in a local area, there will definitely be rich and powerful families who will come to you and give you a sum of money every month, and as you said Yes, you should be filial during the holidays, but the money is not for nothing. If you take other people’s money, you have to do things for them. So I suggest that you don’t go to the place for the time being. This is also my father’s advice. It’s easy to go to the place too early Being controlled by others, when you have seniority in the officialdom and a backer, no one will be able to control you."

Both Su Ce and Zhong Huan were silent. They didn't know about the problems of local wealthy families. After Chao Qing said this, they realized that the actual situation was not as simple as they thought, and they needed to think about it carefully.

At this time, footsteps came from outside, and someone knocked on the door. It was the shopkeeper's voice, "Excuse me, is Chao Jinshi here?"

Chao Qing hurriedly stepped forward to open the door, and asked with a smile, "Is there something wrong with the shopkeeper?"

The shopkeeper pointed to a middle-aged man behind him and said with a smile, "This official is looking for you."

The middle-aged man hurriedly cupped his fists and laughed, "This is Shen Tan, Deputy Commander of the Duzhi Administration. I want to talk to Brother Chao Xian!"

It turned out to be an order from the Deputy Department of Duzhi, so Chao Qing hurriedly opened the door and said, "Please come in and sit down!"

Zhong Huan and Su Ce stood up and smiled knowingly, "Let's go to the teahouse next door to have a cup of tea."

The two left, Chao Qing asked Shen Tan to sit down, and Shen Tan asked with a smile: "Brother Chao Xian hasn't decided where to go yet!"

Chao Qing shook his head, "I haven't thought about it yet."

Shen Tan took out a booklet from his pocket and said with a smile: "This is the function and departmental structure of our branch office. Let me give you a brief introduction."

……

At the same time that Chao Qing was induced and persuaded by the Du Branch Office, in Chen Qing's official room, Jiang Yanxian and Zhang Xiao were arguing red-faced. They both wanted No. 1 Wei Ji. .2 Wang Tuo was a fellow villager of Li Zhuangnong, the order of the Land, House and Mine Administration. Li Zhuangnong used his fellowship to win him over.

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