Prefect's Yamen
At this time, the door was open, with two lamps hanging from the eaves. There was a brick road at the entrance, and two yamen servants hung their sabers and stood on the left and right like nails.
Thirty-three people passed the gate in the order in which the results were announced. Some of the new talents were smiling, some were solemn and reserved, and some were pretending to be thoughtful. Pei Ziyun glanced at them and looked up: "Ma Ji is third on the list."
"The second place winner is none other than Chen Nan, the second place winner in Wenyan."
This young man has a graceful demeanor and his eyes are full of ink. Pei Ziyun thought to himself: "I don't have the Taoist method at the moment, otherwise I can tell the truth from the truth. But even if I don't have the Taoist method, I look like a rich man from the looks of it."
As for the first place, it was Gu Xianggao, a boy about thirty years old. He was not familiar with it. After reading it, he looked over and saw Zhang Jieyu ranked third on the second list.
"Hmph, I am from a Taoist sect and have been repulsed by dragon energy. To be ranked third on the second list is already a very good reputation."
"Dragon Qi has a spirit. You may be able to take the exam before you enter the Taoist sect. It is difficult to take the exam after you have entered the Taoist sect." Under Pei Ziyun's gaze, Gu Xianggao led everyone to the front hall.
There are two people on the first list on the left and right, and two people on the back and three on the back are arranged in three rows.
A scribe shouted loudly: "Gu Xianggao, the head of the current department, is leading the new scholars to pay homage to Mr. Futai!"
Now Gu bowed to Gao, and the new talents behind him also paid homage to the magistrate in the hall. This was to thank the magistrate for the admission, and at the same time, it also established the status of teachers and students, which were all rules.
"Greetings to Master Xuezheng!"
Everyone bows again.
"Greetings to all room masters!"
After three bows, the scholar stood up. The magistrate smiled and talked to everyone about studying hard, and everyone listened to the teachings under the eaves.
The magistrate spoke very briefly, followed by Xuezheng's speech, which was also very brief. After that, there was no more speech by the room master. Music started and everyone entered the banquet. This banquet was in accordance with ancient rituals. The three songs, the host and the guest, all have a set of etiquette.
After the banquet, the prefect said nothing. Everyone saw Xuezheng one by one.
For the first three, I have given you a lot of encouragement to learn to be righteous, and the rest will just be a comment or two.
Pei Ziyun stepped forward and found that the prefect, Xuezheng and the room master were all paying close attention. Xuezheng asked casually, and Pei Ziyun answered on the spot without making any mistakes. Seeing that Xuezheng was relatively satisfied, he added, "Are you only fifteen years old this year?"
"yes!"
Xuezheng said: "I can't tell. After reading your article, I thought you were an old scholar..."
He didn't say the next words, but looked at Pei Ziyun carefully. Pei Ziyun was shocked, and had to smile bitterly and hand over his hand: "The student comes from a poor family, and all he has learned is from the scholars in the countryside. He is not knowledgeable enough, so please forgive me."
Xuezheng heard the words and said warmly: "Well, it's not easy for you to get tenth in the exam this time. I have read your paper and the article is okay. But since you have become a scholar, you have to cultivate your character and nourish your energy." That’s right.”
"Thank you for your teaching, sir. I will continue to work hard." Pei Ziyun could only thank him and smile secretly. In fact, learning to be upright means that there is a shabby air in his writing, so he must nourish his energy and become graceful.
It seems that although the old scholar's literary talent is good, his resentment of not being recognized is actually very taboo in the examination room. The more obvious it is, the more he will not take it - if he can win, it is already considered lucky.
There was nothing to say below. They said goodbye after the banquet. Some people stayed in the house, while others went back to the county and their hometowns. Pei Ziyun naturally went all the way back to his hometown.
Jiangning County
Pei Ziyun took a short rest at the county inn, and then he and Tang Zhen met with the county magistrate and the county scholar. Needless to say, the county magistrate finally said: "It's up to you, students in the county. The literary style of this province is not very prosperous. , so there is an order from above that scholars can be given five acres, and ten acres are tax-free. All these must be completed in the near future."
Pei Ziyun thanked him, and Tang Zhen bowed with a smile. He didn't say much, just "yes", because although his family was not a big landowner, they still had hundreds of acres, and they didn't care how many acres it was.
The two of them left the county government office. It was raining lightly and the cool breeze was blowing. After sobering up, Tang Zhen smiled and said, "Brother Pei, are you planning to stay in the county for a few more days?"
Pei Ziyun was startled for a moment and said, "No, Brother Tang, go on your own. I will finish one more thing in the county and then return to my hometown immediately."
Tang Zhen did not force himself and called for the oxcart. The oxcart shouted and drove away.
At this time, Pei Ziyun also called for a bullock cart, but said: "Go to the inspection department!"
The oxcart driver was startled and looked at Pei Ziyun wearing a scholar's green shirt, then he said, "Here we go." The spring rain was like silk, and there were few pedestrians in the alley. The only sound was the sound of hoofs treading in the muddy water.
After a long time, the bullock cart stopped, and the driver said: "We're here!"
In the drizzle, Pei Ziyun got out of the car, glanced around, and saw that it was like a small yamen. He gave the money and walked up the steps.
The Inspection Department does not have a sword-wielding doorman, but there is a concierge. He can enter with a post. The entrance is a couplet on a pillar. There is a wooden couplet embedded in the pillar: "To deceive others is like deceiving the sky. Don't deceive yourself. If you betray the people, you will betray the country. How can you tolerate it?" Bear it down."
A yamen servant led the way to a large room in front.
When you enter the door, you can see the case files on the table. At this moment, the inspector wearing a ninth-grade official uniform is looking through it. A long knife is hanging behind the inspector.
Entering the room at this moment, the Yamen servant made a clear announcement, and the man said: "Please sit down, wait a moment."
There were two hospitality chairs in front of the desk, and a tea table was placed in the middle. Pei Ziyun sat on it. After a while, the Yamen servant came and served tea, and then he really left.
When Pei Ziyun took a look, he saw the inspector's face, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, with a hint of murderous intent. He was sitting upright, holding a file annotation, writing with open and close strokes, as if using a knife.
Seeing that the approval was finished, Pei Ziyun raised his head and bowed: "The student pays homage to your Excellency."
The inspector glanced at Pei Ziyun in front of him and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Pei Xiucai. I wonder what the purpose of your unexpected visit today is, Pei Xiucai?"
Inspection departments existed hundreds of years ago. They were mainly used to catch thieves in prefectures and counties. At the beginning, their grades were not high-ranking. In this dynasty, before Taizu became king, inspection departments were built in the occupied areas. Most of them were town patrols. The Inspection Department shows that they attach great importance to the Inspection Department. After Taizu became emperor, a large number of Inspection Departments were generally set up across the country. They have been institutionalized and standardized. They are generally located at the Guan-Tianjin important roads and are under the jurisdiction of local prefectures and counties to command archers. Inspect traffic, crack down on smuggling, arrest thieves, and set inspections from the ninth level.
Although the rank of the Inspection Department is not high, it occupies an important position in the counties and counties: "The prefectures and counties use archers to arrest the common people, and the common people have to steal and bring peace to the people."
This time Pei Ziyun came here for the purpose of "capturing thieves." He immediately stepped forward and bowed before talking about business: "Sir, before the student left for the county examination, a black bandit came to the village to extort money. The public security is not stable. This time, the student won the title of scholar and is a little uneasy about returning to the village. He also asked for the protection of adults. "
When the inspector heard about it, he thought about it for a while.
When Daxu was first established, the world was uneasy, and there were several thieves in the county. The Inspection Department was responsible for this, but the encirclement and suppression by the Inspection Department was not a short-term matter. Important towns and villages were the first to send archers to inspect, but Woniu Village It's remote, no one goes there, and there are black winds and thieves raging.
Since Pei Ziyun was attracted by the scholar in this village, he sold his favor and sent people to patrol for a period of time. After thinking about it, he said: "The scholar came for this purpose. I should agree to it. It's just that the world has just been established, and the army is stabilizing the mainland." , there are deficiencies in this remote place, which is why these thieves are allowed to wreak havoc, and I am very uneasy."
Having said this, he paused for a while and then continued: "Since the village where Pei Xiucai lives is in danger, I will send people to patrol, but there are not many people."
"Of course, these are all soldiers who have been disarmed and retired. Although there are not many of them, I don't think the black thieves dare to harass them. After a while, I will encircle and suppress the thieves one by one, and restore peace to the county and the countryside."
Pei Ziyun was overjoyed. He was just a scholar. The inspector was willing to accept the inspection and sent a few people. He was already giving face, or because he was young and might be about to win the exam.
It was said that this inspection must be an officer who had changed his job, and he acted decisively. After that, he called a yamen servant and ordered to notify the captain of a group of archers to come. After a while, someone came as ordered.
Pei Ziyun looked intently and saw the captain, who was tall and tall, with a knife at his waist. His face was cold, and a long scar cut across his face, looking ferocious.
The inspector looked at the captain and ordered: "Cao San, this is Pei Xiucai. You can lead a team to Woniu Village to protect him. When you arrive, organize the village warriors on the spot and set up an inspection."
"No!" Cao San, who must have been retired from the army, responded loudly.
Cao San and Pei Ziyun went out, and Cao San said: "Pei Xiucai, we are going to Woniu Village. Our team also has to be busy with luggage and weapons. You go back to the inn first, and we will set off together tomorrow morning!"
"Of course!" Pei Ziyun said, and saw the man turn around and leave. Seeing his figure, he couldn't help but think secretly, showing a sneer.
When the world was first at peace, soldiers were like wolves and tigers. If the world had been at peace for thirty years, how could they be so unruly
But what I want now is to be like a wolf and a tiger.
"Zhang Jieyu, you are a disciple of the Holy Prison Sect. This incident at Yinlong Temple, once I think about the causes and consequences, I will understand that it was you who set up a trap. Presumably these dozen scholars have become the outer sect of your Holy Prison Sect. Disciple."
"The outer disciples are usually minions, occupying the counties and villages, and giving blood transfusions to the Taoist sect!"
"Those who are talented can practice Taoism and enter the inner sect."
"This is none of my business, but you set me up. Moreover, this Yinlong Temple is too dangerous to a woman's reputation, so it must be removed."
"This is a matter for the future. Now we must first remove the Black Wind Bandits who bear the brunt."
"The original owner in the previous life faintly heard rumors that the Black Wind Bandit was also a minion you raised. It was too dangerous and had to be removed."
"The most important thing is that it is said that the Black Wind Pirates also have a casual cultivator who is your guest. My mission must be found on you."
"Zhang Jieyu, you scheme against me, and I will repay you in return!"
Thinking about this, a small white plum appeared in front of me, and quickly enlarged into a translucent information frame, floating in the field of vision with a faint sense of light, and the task appeared.
"Mission 1: Rescue Ye Su'er (Completed)"
"Task 2: To be admitted as a scholar (to be completed)"
"Task 3: Obtain the sustenance of the monks (unfinished)"
(End of chapter)