It is not easy to get promoted in officialdom.
This is especially true in the Song Dynasty where the redundancy of officials was extremely serious.
Official positions in the Song Dynasty belonged to officials, and duties and dispatches were separated.
The official is also called the official of sending salary, which determines your treatment, such as the official title of first-grade, second-grade and third-grade, and who is selected for promotion to imperial official?
Zhang Yue, the judge of Dali Temple, was sent to the official position.
Zhang Yue's clan nephew Zhang Heng was awarded the title of "Ji Lu Guan" when he was the number one scholar in the second year of Jiayou's reign. Judge things.
Hence, Zhang Yue replaced the man who had won the top prize four years ago, the craftsman, as the eunuch. With one transfer, he could advance from a Beijing official to a court official.
Hence, Zhang Yue’s number one scholar was demoted from being a craftsman to serving as a supervisor to review affairs in Dali Temple.
Dali Temple’s evaluation of affairs is the ninth grade.
The dispatch is to sign the official affairs of the Chuzhou Magistrate's Office, which is also called signing the verdict.
The number one scholar usually serves as the judge of the Jiedushi Prefecture, but Chuzhou is a defensive envoy prefecture. There is no shortage of Jiedu Envoys in the prefectures other than Huainan Road. Only the defense envoy Chuzhou is vacant. In order to give Zhang Yue to the care of his father-in-law, Ouyang Xiu decided to Forcibly downgraded him to one gear.
However, it doesn’t matter whether you are high or low, what matters is whether you send a salary official. Where to go as a errand is a question of whether you should match the high or the low.
The so-called signing refers to the appointment of a judge as a Beijing official, which is called signing. There is no signature when selecting a person to serve as a judge.
The appointment letter was already being drafted. Ouyang met Zhang Yue and said with a smile: "According to the ancestral story, the number one scholar and the academician will return as soon as they are appointed, and they will definitely enter the palace. I would like to congratulate you first."
Zhang Yue heard this and asked in surprise: "Don't you still need to be recommended by officials to try for the library position?"
Ouyang laughed and said: "Exactly, exactly. It's just a formality. The number one scholar will definitely enter the hall."
After working in the local area for two years and then returning to Beijing, he could take up a post. Zhang Yue was full of expectations when he thought about it. He asked Huang Lu if he could take up any post.
Ouyang Fa said: "I didn't ask about this, but it should be for the title of county magistrate."
Zhang Yue thought that Zhang Dun, his second brother, was also the fifth Jinshi and was now trying for the title of magistrate of Shangluo County.
The four levels of selection are the envoys, junior officers, linglu, and magistrates.
The rank of magistrate and county magistrate is on the same level as the magistrate who joins the army, and is higher than the "judge officer" who was born as a Jinshi in the second, third or fourth grade.
After passing the title of county magistrate and returning to the county, one can move to the post of two envoys. However, if one wants to be appointed as a capital official, he must go through two appointments and six tests just like selecting a person.
You have to wait six years to take the Sixth Examination. Even if Zhang Dun can become a capital official or even enter the imperial court after six years, Zhang Yue's current official position is above the title of county magistrate, let alone two years later.
It feels pretty cool to think about it.
They will be admitted to the imperial court after two years, and the rest will have to hang out in the rank of "judge chief officer" in the same year.
Now the Gongyuan of the Ministry of Rites has already sent the list of new Jinshi to the Nancao of the Libu. After Nancao reviewed it, Liu Neiquan of the Libu originally wanted to judge the Jinshi in three ways. This was the test of the Tang Dynasty.
The selection of officials is determined based on the test results.
However, after the Taiping and the Rejuvenation of the Kingdom, the examination was canceled and the examination was completely arranged according to the academic level.
After the death of Ke Jiading, the only thing that the Jinshi could do was the difference in the place of their post. Those who were in the Ministry of Civil Service, Liu Neiquan, and those who had connections in Nancao thought of various connections and picked and choose where they were.
Being a Jinshi without any means is like watching others finish the banquet before you can go to the table and eat some leftovers. And you must not have a temper, even if you are embarrassed, you have to finish it, and finally you can reluctantly go to the table to eat.
If you are assigned to a job in a smoky place, the older ones are basically the same as going to die.
As for the Jinshi who are elected to the top five, I'm sorry, you have to wait until the next banquet.
April 20th, I heard about the wedding banquet.
It has been more than a month since the roll call was given.
I heard that the wedding banquet was held in Qionglin Garden, so it was called Qionglin Banquet.
The Qionglin Banquet is divided into two days, one for Jinshi and one for all subjects.
Jinshi held a banquet in honor of the prime minister and invited officials from two provinces and other provinces.
At the beginning of the banquet, the banquet officer, Zhang Yue and other Jinshi entered from the main entrance.
After a month, Zhang Yue's demeanor and the day he was awarded the title had changed somewhat, especially after he knew that he would be appointed to the capital.
In the past, I didn’t pay much attention to the meaning that my official position brought to me, but now I really feel it.
I heard that a wedding banquet has its own set of red tape.
The official's health is not very good, so he cannot attend the wedding banquet in person as before.
Somewhat regretful.
The official family did not arrive and they were not awarded the first prize in poetry.
Last year, Liu Hui, the number one scholar, was given a poem by the officials at the wedding banquet: "In order to govern the world, you seek talents, and in the public dynasty, you are excellent in school arts. Linxuan was promoted to a scholar, and he became a hero. He climbed up the steep ladders, and was awarded the title of Guangzhou. He protects the people and thinks of good governance.
Kindness and kindness.'
Zhang Yue got nothing, which made some people secretly happy.
Laughed at Zhang Yue for spending so much effort on the period collection, laughed at him for spending money to subsidize the period collection expenses, but in the end he failed to please the officials, and it was all in vain...
Not even a single poem was given.
If Ouyang Xiu had not sent a message to Zhang Yue before, Zhang Yue would have almost thought that the flattery was not done well.
But now that I think about it, the officials did this to prevent themselves from making enemies.
Those who receive the most generous compliments in person are not the ones who want to be cultivated. The Emperor’s heart is unpredictable.
The first two champions, Zhang Heng and Liu Hui, were both highly regarded by officials and received poems, but their official careers did not go smoothly.
After three rounds of wine, the emperor gave me flowers.
Zhang Yue and other Jinshi scholars all wore hairpins in their hair. This time, in full view of everyone, Zhang Yue did not refuse.
After the ceremony, all the Jinshi toasted to the officials.
Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Wang Gui, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, etc. were all present.
Han Qi and Zeng Gongliang were chatting with several officials, and Zhang Yue took the initiative to go to see him.
When Han Qi saw Zhang Yue, he didn't immediately pay attention. Instead, he finished talking to the official next to him and then looked over.
Since no official was present today, Han Qi was the most respected person at the wedding banquet. Zhang Yue saw some meaning in the way Han Qi looked at him.
To be precise, this is a first-class aura. It can be said to be condescending, but it is more appropriate to not be angry and intimidating. Anyway, it is like when a person sees a tiger, even if it has no intention of attacking, its instinct will be creepy.
Such a feeling can only be felt but cannot be expressed in words.
Zhang Yue bowed.
Han Qi said: "Master Zhuangyuan, it is up to you to write the note of thanks given to the Holy Emperor at the banquet. Don't let down the official's promotion."
Zhang Yue said it was.
Han Qi nodded and smiled at Zeng Gongliang: "The number one scholar has obtained the true biography of Mr. Boyi's seal script. Except for Mr. Boyi, his seal script can be said to be unique in the world."
Zeng Gongliang smiled and said to Zhang Yue: "I have admired Mr. Boyi's name for a long time. His seal scripts in Beijing are worth every inch of gold. If the number one scholar has calligraphy treasures, you might as well send a few pieces to me."
Zhang Yue was flattered and agreed.
He still remembered that the first time he met Han Qi was in the Imperial College, and the other party scolded him a few words because he was a disciple of Zhang Youzhi. But now that he mentioned it again, he took the initiative to make amends with him.
Times have changed, and Zhang Yue still cares about what happened at the beginning. He and his son Han Zhongyan are now good friends.
Soon Zhang Yue, Han Qi, and Zeng Gongliang were laughing and talking, which caught the eyes of many people.
Zhang Yue said a few words to the two prime ministers, and then turned to pay a solemn salute to Wang Gui. Wang Gui was the examiner during his provincial examination. Although the court did not allow teachers and students to be commensurate, Zhang Yue had to express his gratitude.
So Zhang Yue wrote a poem on the spot (written last night) and gave it to Wang Gui to express his gratitude.
There is a line in the poem that says, "The peach and plum blossoms fill the garden with fragrance." Of course Wang Gui understood what it meant, and he also wrote a poem in return to Zhang Yue.
It is known that at wedding banquets, officials would give poems to respected Jinshi, so Wang Gui's move was self-evident.
Zhang Yue looked at Wang Gui, then at Wang Anshi, and felt deeply what it meant to plant flowers deliberately but not bloom, and to plant willows unintentionally to create shade.
Finally, Zhang Yue, on behalf of all the Jinshi, wrote a note of gratitude to the emperor on the spot.
The table of thanksgiving was completed, and the four people were amazed
Zhang Yue didn't drink much because he was writing a thank you note. However, during the banquet, he saw Huang Lu drunk and a little out of his mind. This was not his usual behavior.
After Zhang Yue finished writing his gratitude list, he went to Huang Lu to inquire.
But he saw Huang Lu squatting on the ground, stroking the table and saying to Zhang Yue: "After I passed the provincial examination, I sent a letter to my hometown to announce the good news. I got a reply yesterday. Both parents are happy, but... only...
…”
At this point, Huang Lu could no longer go on.
Zhang Yue asked: "Could it be that woman with whom you were childhood sweethearts..."
Huang Lu nodded and said, "She didn't know that I passed away from illness after I won fifth place in the Imperial Examination."
Zhang Yue’s heart is no wonder.
“What should we do?”
Huang Lu said: "Although we are not married yet, we are already engaged. According to the custom of my hometown, we are members of the Huang family. My parents wish to be buried in the ancestral grave of my Huang family. I have asked the court for leave to return to my hometown and carve a monument for her with my own hands.
Years of mourning.”
Ding You, an official of the Song Dynasty, did not mourn for his wife, let alone one who had not yet passed the exam. As soon as Huang Lu passed the Jinshi examination, he took a year off and had to travel back and forth. Did he just give up this good career?
Zhang Yue hesitated to speak, and finally couldn't help but said: "Anzhong, you should think twice. In the future, you and I will be officials in the same court, so we must not ruin our career."
Huang Lu shook his head and said: "Come to think of it, right now I am in a state of chaos and have nothing else to ask for. You also know that I am not too keen on fame. Being able to reach the same rank as you is really a blessing in life. As for the rest, it depends on fate. .”
Zhang Yue was speechless upon hearing this.
Huang Lu was the fifth person to become a Jinshi. He had no plans for a bright future and asked for leave to go home willfully. This would leave an impression on the Ministry of Personnel that this official was self-willed.
If you don’t want to be an official anymore, how can others help you?
Zhang Yue didn't know what to say, so he had to comfort Huang Lu for a few words. Seeing that he continued to drink, Zhang Yue was afraid that he would become unconscious and make a fool of himself on the spot, so he had someone help him go home first.
When Zhang Yue came back, he happened to meet the banquet officer Shen Dun.
When the banquet officer Shen Yu saw Huang Lu helping someone to get into the carriage and leave, he couldn't help asking Zhang Yue: "Why did Huang Anzhong leave midway?"
Zhang Yue listened to Shen Tuan's words and seemed a little displeased. He also knew that Huang Lu's half-way departure from the banquet was not in accordance with the rules.
So I explained it to Shen Tuo. Shen Tuo was Zhang Yue, Huang Lu's first examiner for the palace examination, and he was also the teacher of the two in terms of title, so it should be understandable.
Hearing this, Shen Yu sighed in his heart, this Huang Lu is actually a person who values affection and righteousness, which is rare and rare.
However, Shen Tuan said on his face: "This is really not worth it. But I won't mention it to others."
After saying this, Shen Tuo looked at Huang Lu's carriage going away and couldn't help but think a little.
PS: Wu Chong was the name of Huainan Road, which was previously recorded as Huainan East Road. In fact, it was Huainan East Road that was only established during the Xining period.
