Zhang Junguan is appointed as the Xuanfu Envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi. His temporary official office is currently in Nanzheng County, Xingzhou and will soon be moved to Chengdu.
Although the fiasco in Fuping led to Zhang Jun being impeached by Yushitai, Prime Minister Fan Zongyin firmly demanded that Zhang Jun be held responsible for losing Guan Long, but the death of Wanyan Lou's family made the official Longyan happy, and dismissed the decision on the grounds that victory or defeat is a common matter for military strategists.
After being impeached by Yushitai, Zhang Jun escaped.
This time, it was a great victory for the monk, so Zhang Jun immediately sent a letter to Lin'an to announce the good news. He soon received a reply, and the officials asked him to return to Beijing to report on his work.
That morning, Chen Qing just arrived in Nanzheng County. Before he had time to settle down, he was summoned by the coach Zhang Jun at the Xuanfu Envoy Office.
"For your humble duty, please refer to the Xuanfu Envoy!" Chen Qing knelt down on one knee and saluted.
Zhang Jun smiled and said: "General Chen, we meet again, please get up quickly!"
"Thank you, Ambassador Xuan!"
Chen Qing stood up and found a middle-aged man next to him. He looked very gentle and elegant. He should be Zhang Jun's aide or something.
Zhang Jun introduced Chen Qing: "This is my staff Wang Mu. He just came from Lin'an. First, please give Mr. Wang a brief introduction to the general about the new official positions in the Song Dynasty."
The three of them sat down. Chen Qing's back was straight, his expression was serious, and his face was resolute. Wang Mu secretly praised him. He looked like a soldier. He was still so young. No wonder the officials thought highly of him.
Wang Mu smiled gently and said: "General Chen should know that officials in the Song Dynasty generally have two official positions, one is called the salary officer, and the other is the dispatch officer. The salary officer is also called the rank officer, which determines your grade and salary.
Salary and so on, and the dispatch officer is the specific errand you do.
For example, General Chen’s general commanders are commissioned officers. Xuanfu envoys have the power to appoint commissioning officers, but they do not have the power to appoint rank officials. Ranking officials must be appointed by the Ministry of Personnel. The problem now is that you have dispatching officers but not rank officials.
, I specially went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to look for your files, but I couldn’t find any records of you in the Huanqing Army.”
Chen Qing knew it well, and it would be strange if he could find it. He quickly explained: "I joined the army during the Jianyan period, and I haven't had time to fill in my name in the official department."
"I think this is also the reason, and the files of the Ministry of Personnel are currently quite confusing. They are still old files from the three years of Xuanhe. It is normal that they cannot be found. Fortunately, Ambassador Xuanfu has a favor in the Ministry of Personnel and has given you a new level.
official."
Having said this, Wang Mu handed a bronze medal to Chen Qing, with the words "Deputy Envoy of Hengban" written on the front, Zhongweilang on the back, and the words "from the seventh rank" below.
Chen Qing took the sign, looked at it, and asked puzzledly: "What does Hengban Deputy Envoy mean?"
Wang Mu explained with a smile: "The military officers of the Song Dynasty are divided into eight and sixty levels, and the horizontal deputy envoys belong to the fourth level. This level includes from the twenty-third to the thirty-fourth level. You are the second."
The 19th rank, the Weilang is from the seventh rank, and the general commander is from the seventh rank."
"Is this my latest salary official?" Chen Qing asked.
"No! No! No!"
Wang Mu quickly shook his head and said, "This is just your rank before the Battle of Monk Yuan."
After a pause, Wang Mu continued: "In January this year, the imperial court reopened the martial arts school, enrolling a hundred people in total. The schooling lasts for one year. The Sichuan and Shaanxi armies received three recommended places. The Xuanfu envoy decided to give you one of the places.
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Chen Qing quickly stood up and saluted Zhang Jun, "Thank you Xuanfu for your cultivation!"
Zhang Jun smiled slightly and said: "You fought for the opportunity yourself. Without the record at Jianxiao Pass, you would not have this opportunity. In this battle at Jianxiao Pass, you have made one of the most important contributions. I
I am going to ask the Ministry of War to ask you to be the commander.
But what's so damned is that the imperial court has strict regulations, and the commander must have ten years of military experience, or have a court martial arts background, but the local martial arts is not good enough, or he must be appointed by an official under special circumstances.
It just so happens that this time the imperial court reopens the martial arts school, this is your chance. Try to successfully graduate next spring, and I will formally recommend you to the Ministry of Personnel as the leader."
Chen Qing was silent for a moment and said: "Actually, I don't care at all whether I am a commander or not. I only care whether the fallen soldiers can be cared for and whether the surviving soldiers can be rewarded."
This is what makes Chen Qing different from other generals. He doesn't want to bear the reputation of someone who sacrificed his soldiers to climb up. Although this is a normal thing, Chen Qing can't get over this hurdle in his heart.
Zhang Jun felt a little unhappy, but he still said to Chen Qing solemnly: "Whether it's you or your subordinates, as the coach, I will never give you less."
After coming out of the government office, Chen Qing was still feeling dizzy. He didn't remember any of the official positions Wang Mu told him, but he remembered one thing very clearly. He was going to the capital to study.
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After Jingkang, Kang Wang Zhao Gou fled all the way to the southeast. He first ascended the throne as emperor in Yingtian Mansion, changed his reign to Jianyan, and then spent two years moving south. It was not until the third year of Jianyan that he crossed the river to Jiangning and officially changed the name of Jiangning Mansion.
It was designated as Jiankang Prefecture and the Eastern Capital. In other words, the imperial court initially decided to locate the capital in Jiankang after Jianyan moved south.
Unfortunately, less than half a year later, Wanyan Wushu led an army of 100,000 to search the mountains and seas. The imperial court was forced to continue to flee south, built a palace in Hangzhou, and upgraded Hangzhou to Lin'an Prefecture, called Xingzai, which means
I will stay here temporarily for a while and then go back after the Central Plains is restored.
But he never left Shaoxing again. In the eighth year of Shaoxing, the Song and Jin Dynasties successfully negotiated peace. Zhao Gou no longer had the intention of the Northern Expedition and officially made Lin'an his capital.
At this time, it was still the first year of Shaoxing, and Lin'an Prefecture governed Qiantang County and Renhe County, which were only temporary residences of the imperial court. The official Zhao Gou was determined to fight against the Jin Dynasty and inspired the Northern Expedition, but ordinary people regarded Lin'an City as the capital.
Lin'an City in April is the most beautiful time of the year. The weather is warm and not yet hot. The West Lake is full of lush green, beautiful mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery.
This morning, at the outer pier of Yuhangmen in Lin'an City, a passenger ship was slowly docking.
The young scholar standing on the bow of the boat is Chen Qing. He wears a black gauze turban, a fine linen blue shirt, a leather belt around his waist, and a sword. In addition to his tall stature, he looks majestic and has outstanding talents.
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This time when he came to Lin'an, he left all his spears and horses with Wang Yan. He only brought his bow and put it in a wicker box. He also had some broken silver and a few changes of clothes. This was all his luggage.
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The fat black men in the back are Dutou Zheng Ping and Deputy Dutou Zhao Xiaoyi. They are taking leave to visit relatives in Lin'an and will go back in two months.
Zheng Ping looked at the county town and said, "I thought Lin'an City was a small county town. It looks quite small!"
Chen Qing said calmly: "Lin'an City is surrounded by Qiantang County to the south and Renhe County to the north. It was originally the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. It has always been very prosperous. It was only destroyed by Fang La's rebellion and looted by the Jin soldiers. However, there are no buildings in the city.
He is a wealthy man who escaped from the north and should recover quickly."
"Old Zheng, do you know where your parents live?" Zhao Xiaoyi asked.
Zhao Xiaoyi also wanted to dress up like a scholar, but he didn't have enough temperament and was thin, so he looked like a scholar no matter how he looked, while Zheng Ping, who had a big belly and wore gold and silver, looked like a nouveau riche businessman.
Zheng Ping scratched his head, "There is an address in the letter, it seems to be in Baohefang, let's find out!"
By coincidence, the Baohefang they were looking for was not far from Yuhangmen.
"There are actually more than a dozen heads hanging on the gates of this capital city?"
Zhao Xiaoyi found a row of wooden cages hanging on the top of the city gate. When he got closer, he saw that the cages were full of human heads, each with a ferocious look, which was quite scary.
Chen Qing glanced at them and smiled: "They should all be gangsters and the like, beheading them in public to appease the people!"
The three of them walked into the county town. The city was bustling with people, and a large number of wealthy merchants and dignitaries who had fled from the north poured into Lin'an from all directions. The population quickly exceeded one million, and the land price in Lin'an soared.
Various businesses have also prospered. The newly built restaurants and shops are more luxurious and more exquisite than the last, and all kinds of signs and banners are overwhelming.
The three of them inquired all the way, and soon arrived at Baohefang. Zheng Ping stood in a daze in front of a large house. This was the address his father gave him. The door number was clearly written: Zheng's House.
The plaque above the main gate is engraved with five characters: Hejian County Government
"Old Zheng, is your family still a powerful family?"
Zheng Ping shook his head blankly, "I don't know! My father is just a medicine merchant in Hejian Prefecture. When did he become the official of Hejian County? I am also confused!"
At this time, an old housekeeper walked out. Zheng Ping recognized him at a glance and shouted excitedly: "Uncle Wang!"
"Oops! Saburo is back."
The old housekeeper hugged Zheng Ping with excitement, "It has been five years and you are finally back!"
"Uncle Wang, what's going on?" Zheng Ping asked, pointing to the plaque.
"It's hard to explain in words. I'll go in and tell you slowly. Your parents are worried about you!"
Zheng Ping introduced Chen Qing and Zhao Xiaoyi again. When the old housekeeper heard that they were his son's superiors, he immediately stood in awe, cupping his fists and saying, "General Chen, please come in!"
Chen Qing smiled at Zheng Ping and said, "I have to rush to report. Xiao Yi will go with you. Let's see you another day!"
Zheng Ping nodded, "That's fine. After I settle down first, I'll bring Xiao Yi to find you!"
The three of them parted ways. Chen Qing carried the willow box and quickly arrived at Taixue. Taixue was established last year and covers an area of about 80 acres. The martial arts school established a few months ago took a corner of Taixue.
Chen Qing inquired about it and found that the martial arts school was at the east side door. He went around to the east side door and saw a notice posted on the door, which read: "Martial Arts Reporting Office, walk straight thirty steps from the door, Qingyang Tower."
In the main hall, all martial arts scholars are asked to prepare their own bows and horses. Only those who pass the exam can register.'
Chen Qing was stunned for a moment. Do you still need to take the exam?