Ye Qing laughed and said: "You set a trap for me, I can't even complain? How about the prince give me... two magicians?"
"No." Prince Yu put away the folding fan with a snap and stared: "I only have four, you still want half of it?"
Jiang Nan secretly admired Ye Qing for his courage to tell such jokes.
The Taoist sect has jurisdiction over the Taoist priests in each Taoist temple. There is a Taoist records department in the capital, a Taoist discipline department in the prefecture, a Daozhengsi department in the county, and a Daohui department in the county.
In addition to the Taoist staff, there are also Taoist priests who specialize in fighting. These are different from ordinary Taoist priests, and they are called magicians.
It's hard to say for county-level magicians. The peace has lasted for a long time, so we can only send flying news.
However, there is a formally established magician corps in the prefecture city, which is jointly called by the Taoist sect and the imperial court all the year round to take charge of conquests, not to mention the magical magicians in the imperial capital.
These magical magicians were trained by the Daolu Department of the Imperial City and are the core protection of the nobles. They have extraordinary magic power and their iconic trump card is thunder. They are almost a shrunken version of real people. According to the court regulations, there are two cabinet members, four prime ministers, and a prince.
Eight, four from the county and the king.
Ordinary officials must be of the third rank or above to have one.
Magical magicians cannot live forever. Because they often cast spells, their lifespan is only slightly longer than that of ordinary people. Due to their metabolism, the cost of training is very high. With the resources of the Taoist sect and the imperial court, their numbers are very scarce.
Because of the red main color of the Taoist uniform, yellow stripes on the clothing, and the sun, moon and stars, he is also known as the great magician in red. This distinctive image is very famous. He often appears in the novels about world affairs when exorcising demons and defending the Tao.
Ye Qing deliberately asked for this, just as a joke, but he also said deliberately: "That's all, how about the prince give me a team of soldiers in front of the palace?"
"Don't even think about it." Prince Yu sighed. It was rare for someone to join in the joke, but it was quite interesting, so he gestured with his five fingers: "I am the king of the county now, but there are only fifty people in a team, and half of them are still in the joke."
It's an important place to make a living. If you want five now, do you want me to cut your flesh? Why don't you ask for civil servants in my government?"
"The civil servant is an official of the imperial court, how dare I joke... My lord, look, these key configurations are not available, how can you say they have been evacuated?" Ye Qing said with a smile.
Prince Yu laughed when he heard this. He knew this in his heart and didn't care.
As long as the real power is in his hands, and the wealth and manpower do not damage the foundation of hematopoiesis, the dignified prince can still afford it.
Ye Qing smiled and said: "New technology is not difficult. I am afraid that the improvement of the iron industry will be completed in this month. From now on, it will be pure profit. Congratulations to the prince for your wealth."
Prince Yu smiled, but at this time there were a few heavy raindrops falling with the wind. Jiang Nan took one look and wanted to remind him, but saw Prince Yu suddenly said: "The joke is over, we have business - we
Go to the boat hall?"
Ye Qing ordered people to continue boarding the ship, changed his appearance, and asked him to enter the ship's hall. The ship's hall was not big, but there was nothing he could do on the ship. Prince Yu glanced at it and said with a straight face: "There is a will."
"Your Majesty Ye Qing respectfully wishes the Holy Father"
When Prince Yu saw that Ye Qingsan had knelt down and kowtowed nine times, he opened the imperial edict and read aloud: "The edict says: Ye Qing, who is second in the list, has a righteous nature and good deeds. He has been promoted to the rank of Xiu Xiu in the Hanlin Academy. He is specially given the title of Nan Lian Nan. You should encourage him."
"It's Qinzai"
"Thank you..."
As soon as he responded, two streams of luck fell down. They were both crimson red. Although they came from the same source, they were not confused and fell crosswise.
Ye Qing was originally red with golden color, but when it fell, he was dyed half golden, and had the faint appearance of a gold seal, but he officially had an official status.
With a wave of his hand, Jiang Nan immediately stepped back, then came up again in the blink of an eye, holding a gold plate in both hands. There was a set of clothes on the plate, and two pearls were placed on the plate. There was a silver crown pressed on the clothes - this
The suit is a royal uniform.
Then I saw that the one behind me was holding a silver plate, and on the plate was a set of clothes. There was a black gauze hat on the clothes, and there was a small gold seal. This set was an official uniform.
Ye Qing solemnly bowed to Prince Yu again: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty."
Prince Yu quickly helped him up and smiled: "You deserve this, so what else can you say thanks?"
After saying that, he took his seat.
The establishment of the Hanlin Academy includes the third-rank official rank of the chief academician, the third-rank rank of the imperial bachelor and the direct bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, the fourth-rank rank of the minister-reading bachelor, and the fourth-ranked rank of the ministerial bachelor.
Hanlin Shidu is the fifth grade, Hanlin Lecturer is the fifth grade, Hanlin is waiting for the imperial edict and is the sixth grade, Hanlin is accepting the book from the sixth grade, Hanlin is reviewing and revising the seventh grade, Hanlin is editing and editing is the seventh grade, Hanlin is editing and revising the eighth grade, Hanlin Classics is the ninth grade
Pin, Hanlin Code Book from Ninth Pin.
This Hanlin editor is an official of the eighth rank. He is not an actual official, but he is extremely noble. In the future, Jinshi can be promoted all the way to Hanlin attendant, a full fifth rank.
Of course, as long as Ye Qing is willing and submits on paper, he can immediately get a real appointment, whether in the court or in the county, but this will be officially included in the court system.
Fu Chengshan was a Jinshi. In his previous life, he had served in the imperial examination and was highly regarded. However, when the catastrophe came, Ye Qing would not apply for the imperial examination.
Ye Qing secretly compared with the officials he saw, and found that the good fortune gained from nobles, nobles, and noble titles was only a fraction of that of official officials. The specific figures were not clear, and the official salary was only one-third of that of actual officials.
, the Eighth Grade was originally 600 taels, but now it only has 200 taels, which makes me feel a little disdainful.
But then I thought about it, this is a sinecure, I get luck and salary in vain, I don’t need to work, what else do I want?
He calmed down and cut a melon with his own hands and offered it to Prince Yu. He also took a small piece and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, eat a piece of melon and take a rest."
Prince Yu used the melon and said casually: "You are leaving, but do you have anything to say to me?"
When the main event came, Ye Qing just pondered. After a moment, he smiled and said, "I know a little about your prince's thoughts. I have a long story, please give me your advice."
"Oh, tell me." Prince Yu said with a smile on his face.
"The dragon can be big or small, it can rise or disappear; when it is big, it stirs up clouds and spits out mist; when it is small, it hides its form; when it rises, it soars in the universe; when it is hidden, it lurks in the waves. When spring comes, the dragon changes time.
, When people succeed in their ambitions, they can conquer the world." Ye Qing said with a slow voice and long eyes.
In the past, it didn't matter whether Cao Mengde made wine with green plums or not, but he was in the same position as a dragon, so his mood must be similar.
Prince Yu's face was solemn and he thought about it carefully. Jiang Nan held his breath and did not dare to say anything.
Prince Yu stared at Ye Qing with worry in his eyes. After a long time, he slowly said: "I know the truth about dragons lurking in the abyss...I won't say it at all, but we are all one of our own, so I don't want to be pretentious...
…”
"I have thought about joining the feudal clan calmly, but I am only one foot away from...how can I be willing to do so?"
"To be honest, I really envy a Jinshi like you. You can live a long and happy life, return to your hometown in fine clothes, and have a panoramic view of the mountains and rivers. Is this something that a prince like you who is trapped in a city can only hope for?"
After Prince Yu said this, he seemed to have vented his sullenness and smiled bitterly: "But when I think of the dangers here and walking on thin ice, I cherish my life very much. I only dare to do a few things... I just try my best if I can't bear it. I can't compare to my eldest brother and sixth brother...
…”
Prince Yu stopped talking and stared at him: "Do you think a prince like me has no future?"
Ye Qing was silent for a long time, thinking about the changes in his past life, who could predict God's will?
After thinking about it, he calculated the time and his own status. It didn't matter if he said it, so he said: "Your Highness, why should you belittle yourself."
"I have a few words. Your Majesty, just listen to me."
"The first sentence is that the emperor is a wise king. He has been in power for thirty-seven years and has always been cautious and arbitrary in the affairs of the country."
"The second sentence is that the prince is gentle and courteous, and always abides by his duties. It is a pity that the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop. He has been in the throne for too long.
"The third sentence is that the Sixth Prince is a virtuous king, with vast talents and knowledge, high magnanimity, and courtesy to his subordinates, but he is too virtuous for his position."
"The fourth sentence, the prince is not a virtuous man, but he is capable of doing things. If he could be more filial, this would be the good fortune of the emperor and the prince.
To put it bluntly, when a wise king kills a prince or a wise son, it is because of his instinct to dominate the world, but this anger will eventually be released, and he will wake up before dying.
But by this time, the prince and the virtuous son had gone, so they could only choose a better one among the remaining sons.
On earth, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, had fourteen sons. Li Chengqian was crowned prince at the age of eight and remained the prince for seventeen years. However, King Li Tai of Wei had a plan to seize the direct heir and was deeply loved by Taizong. He raised him to fight with the prince in the ring.
As a result, both of them went out of their way. Not content with fighting openly and secretly, they wanted to use military power to stage a coup. One was exiled to Qianzhou and died two years later, while the other was put into confinement and died at the age of 35.
The remaining sons were either inactive or dead. In the end, there was only one Li Zhi. The reason was that he was gentle and filial: "I practice archery and I would like to be worshiped by the supreme and live under my knees. Taizong is very happy."
While Kangxi's sons fought, deposed the prince, and imprisoned the eighth prince, Yongzheng stood out because he did not form cliques and was committed to practical matters.
To put it more thoroughly, if you meet a wise king, there are several principles.
First: It is estimated that the emperor's lifespan is more than ten years, and he must resign as prince, otherwise he will almost certainly die.
Second: Under the eyes of Mingjun, if you form a clique for personal gain, it is just a way to die. Mingjun is particularly disgusted with this, but you can't do it at all. Mingjun will think that this son has no support and cannot ascend the throne.
Third: Sitting and watching the fight between the prince and the wise king, doing things seriously, and being filial at all times. This may be suspected of being pretentious, but no one can be perfect. As long as the prince and the wise king die, the emperor will grow old. Among all the sons,
I can only choose this one.
This is the secret art of fighting for the dragon under the rule of Mingjun. Ye Qing does not rely on prophets, but on the insight into the emperor's character. As for feng shui, assassination, attracting people's hearts, and coup, in this case, they are all trivial.
This is the only way that is upright and impeccable. If it doesn't come true, it will be God's will. Now, these few words are almost made clear, but they have fully repaid Prince Yu's kindness. Can he understand that this is the person?
It's your luck.
Prince Yu may have realized something, but he felt confused again. He was stunned for a moment, took a look at the big boat that was ready, and the girl who was looking on the top of the boat, then he smiled and waved his hands: "My complaints are delaying the second prince's return to his hometown.
That’s it, that’s it, I’ll just quit.”
After saying that, he waved his hand and went ashore.