The results of the state examination were released three days after the end. Fifty-seven of the 164 candidates were finally on the list. Although only 30% of the scholars passed the state examination, compared with the southern states, this proportion was already quite high.
Cao Wannian ranked third in the exam. The first was Leng Yang and the second was Gao Wenxu. They were both descendants of wealthy families in Fengzhou. In addition, twelve people from Yulin County were also on the list.
After the state examination, the candidates went home and continued to work hard, preparing to go to Beijing to take the provincial examination in March next year. However, for the scholars who failed, they had a new choice, to participate in the cultural examination of Fengzhou and Sanzhen Jingluefu.
Selection of officials.
Shortly after the beginning of spring, Fengzhou conducted a selection of civil servants, but only nine people were recruited in that selection. The main reason was that most of the scholars had to take part in the imperial examinations in the autumn, and they did not have time to review their lessons when they became civil servants.
So after the autumn examination, the second batch of civil servants was recruited. A total of thirty-one people were recruited. The unsuccessful scholars finally understood the situation and their own conditions. They could not even pass the state examination, but they could still hope to pass the provincial examination.
Try it?
It's better to get a civil official position as soon as possible. Anyway, even if you pass the Ming Jing Ke Ke, you are still destined to be a civil servant. What's the difference between you and them?
After thinking about this, almost all the unsuccessful candidates signed up to participate in the selection, and the scene was heated.
The selection is also divided into two parts: a written test and an interview. The written test is very simple. It is a calligraphy test. It takes one hour to memorize the preface and the first three chapters of "The Classic of Filial Piety". This is the basis. Every candidate must be able to memorize it correctly.
It doesn't matter if it's wrong, the key is to write well.
The written examination was still held in the same large tent as the previous state examination. In less than an hour, all the candidates had handed in their papers.
In the main examination hall, Guo Song looked at the calligraphy of the candidates one by one. Generally speaking, the calligraphy was good, and they all had to work hard. Despite this, they could still be divided into third, sixth and ninth grades.
At this time, the county magistrate Xie Changzhi handed a test paper to Guo Song and said, "Please take a look at this."
Guo Song took it and glanced at it, frowning and said: "Although the calligraphy looks good, the writing is very poor. You can see that the writing is very loose at the front, and there is not enough paper at the back, so the writing is tight.
It gives people a top-heavy feeling.”
"I think it's best for this gentleman to think about it."
Guo Song turned over the test paper and took a look at the name, Leng Hai from Jiuyuan County. He immediately understood that he was a descendant of the Leng family.
"Has this person from the Leng family asked you beforehand?" Guo Song asked.
The selection of civil servants is not an imperial examination. Of course, outstanding candidates must be admitted, but if they are children of wealthy families, it is best to admit them under special circumstances. After all, these wealthy squires need the help of many things in the county.
Xie Changzhi nodded, "He is Leng Qian's direct grandson. His brother Leng Yang took the first place in the state examination this time, but he failed. The head of the Leng family said that he very much hopes that his grandson can work for the state government."
Guo Song pondered for a while and said: "I want to know, how many wealthy children like Leng Hai are there? You can pick out those who have greeted you. If they are not too bad, they can be admitted. The total number cannot exceed ten, but ugly words must be
As I said before, civil servants have to do things. If you want glory but are unwilling to do things, it’s best to give up on your own."
"I understand the humble position!"
Guo Song's eyes suddenly became sharp, he looked at Xie Changzhi and said, "You didn't take benefits from others, did you?"
Xie Changzhi was shocked and waved his hands repeatedly: "How is it possible? If you receive benefits from a humble position, you won't directly ask the envoy to admit you."
After a pause, he explained: "They are all fellow villagers. If you accept their benefits, the news will soon spread throughout the city. This kind of thing that damages your reputation will never be done by a humble official."
Guo Song nodded and said: "I also know that everyone is working hard, so I am also considering some ways to make money. I plan to plant grapes in the official fields and sell them to wineries. The income will be used to improve everyone's housing.
Increase the staff subsidy, and then add some meat and egg subsidies to everyone during the holidays. There will be ice money in the summer, charcoal money, and cotton money in the winter. After all, there are one or two hundred coins a year. In short, I will not treat you badly and let everyone
You can safely earn your legitimate income."
Xie Changzhi quickly stood up and saluted, saying: "I am humbled by this duty, and I would like to thank you for your kindness."
Guo Song waved his hands and said with a smile: "No need to be too polite. I didn't understand much before, but later I gradually understood that it is not easy to be an officer. You have to consider the food and salary of the soldiers, and the income and welfare of your subordinates. Everyone
We all have to support our families, and life is not easy. I have asked the court to take credit for the success of the locust extermination this time. If the court rewards us, everyone will have a lot of income."
Xie Changzhi sighed and said: "It is a blessing for the army, people and officials of Fengzhou to have an official like Shijun in charge of Fengzhou!"
"Okay, let's continue and look at the next paper."
Early the next morning, the state government announced the results outside the gate. A total of thirty-one civil servants were admitted, and another twenty civil servants served as candidates. The reason why there were candidates was because the thirty-one civil servants might not be willing to go.
To surrender the city and restore Yongfeng County next year, a group of civil servants will also be needed. If Fengzhou expands its army, civil servants will also be needed.
The candidate's salary is slightly lower, and the job is mainly to work and obey various temporary assignments.
Unless they are civil servants appointed by the court such as those who passed the Ming Dynasty Economics Examination, or civil servants recruited by other states and counties, the court does not care about the salary and it is up to the counties themselves. As long as Guo Song can make wine as a source of income, he will not
Worry cannot solve everyone's salary problem.
Fifty-one young scholars filled the courtyard. Guo Song stood on the steps and loudly said to everyone: "Everything is inferior, only martial arts is good. This saying has been circulated for more than 20 years in the north.
It is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, is there really no way out for studying literature?
I don't agree with this concept. Military forces must have martial arts, and literature must have literary ways. The combination of civil and military forces is the guarantee for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Like all the scholars, Fengzhou is inseparable. You will also become the cornerstone of Fengzhou and Shoucheng City.
Some of you will stay in the state government, some will go to the county government, some will be assigned to the three towns to manage the government, and some will go to the three towns to serve as the sixth cao to join the army. In short, no matter which position you are in, I hope you will work hard.
, be diligent and self-disciplined, and work hard for your own future.”
Fifty-one scholars were led by Xue Changshou to make detailed arrangements for matters. At this time, someone came forward to report, "Your Majesty, Magistrate Zhao of Yulin County wants to see you!"
Guo Song was startled, and then ordered: "Please come to my official room!"
Guo Song returned to his official room. Not long after, Yulin County Magistrate Zhao Zhiwu was ushered in. He bowed and saluted, "See you, envoy!"
"Magistrate Zhao, please take a seat!"
Guo Song asked Zhao Zhiwu to sit down and asked the tea boy to serve tea. Seeing Zhao Zhiwu's worried look, Guo Song smiled and said, "Is it possible that Magistrate Zhao is worried that I will break my promise and refuse to compensate the people of Yulin County with grain?"
Zhao Zhiwu shook his head quickly, "It's not about this, but hey! I really don't know how to speak."
"Magistrate Zhao said it doesn't matter. Even the locust plague was defeated. Do you think there is anything else that I can't bear?"
Zhao Zhiwu sighed, "A group of people who fled from Shengzhou to Yulin County, and many people from Hebin County, are unwilling to go back."
"What do you mean they don't want to go back? Do you want to stay in Fengzhou?"
Zhao Zhiwu nodded, "That's what it means. They think that Fengzhou has fertile land, sufficient water resources, and high food production, and they can get land by staying in Fengzhou. They want to stay in Jiuyuan County, and they won't listen no matter what."
Guo Song asked after a while: "How many people want to stay in total?"
"There are about 2,400 households and more than 10,000 people."
Guo Song took a few steps with his hands behind his back. In fact, he hoped that these people would stay, but this would inevitably cause serious dissatisfaction among the Shengzhou officials. If they complained to the court, would it affect his immigration plan in a few years?
"Are you worried about Shengzhou?" Zhao Zhiwu saw a trace of Guo Song's worry.
Guo Song nodded, "Shengzhou has a small population to begin with. With this group of immigrants, there probably aren't many people in Shengzhou."
"Actually, you don't have to worry. Shengzhou, Xiazhou and Yanzhou are all used to house party members, and the government is also set up to manage them. The decrease of Han people will not affect the functions of the government, and it can also reduce the pressure on the government. They should not
Objection, in fact, the only troublesome thing is that their household registration is still in their original place of residence, and they came to Fengzhou as disaster victims, so it may be difficult for the government to allocate land to them."
"It doesn't matter. The imperial court encourages people to move to the frontier. As long as they reclaim wasteland for three years, the imperial court will recognize that the land belongs to them, and there will be no problem with their household registration. I will report to the imperial court about the migration of household registration in the future. The imperial court will definitely encourage them to move to Fengzhou.
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Zhao Zhiwu was overjoyed, "It turns out that the envoy welcomes them to stay!"
Guo Song smiled slightly and said: "Of course! Fengzhou's population is too small. I am now doing everything possible to bring in people. How can I not welcome them to stay."
"Then how do you plan to arrange them?"
Guo Song thought for a while and said: "I plan to restore thirty villages around Jiuyuan County. Some farmers in the county are already willing to move out. If these people lived in the county before, they can stay in the county. If they lived in the county before,
In the countryside, I also hope to stay in the countryside."
Zhao Zhiwu stood up and said: "Then I will inform them!"
Guo Song smiled and waved his hand, "Don't worry, I will talk to Magistrate Xie about this matter and then ask him to go with you."
Guo Song suddenly realized that it was wise to recruit twenty candidates for the job. Now they needed people to resettle these victims, so they came in handy.