Chapter 41: Knowledge of Hangzhou Affairs!
When the imperial examination came, Chu Hong was selected to mark the papers and was locked up in the Courtyard of Rites long before the examination.
When I wasn't marking papers, I was locked up reading books and drinking tea, which was quite boring.
When marking the papers, in one word: awesome!
The feeling of controlling other people's destiny is really great.
Cough
Chu Hong was kept in custody until the yellow notice was posted, at which time he was released.
Not long after leaving the Rites Academy and recuperating for a period of time, it was time for the officials of the Hanlin Academy to be adjusted.
During this period of time, the usually quiet and leisurely Hanlin Academy also became busy.
The second-class Jinshi all studied hard for the exam, hoping to successfully stay in the academy and thus obtain a formal Hanlin position and have Hanlin experience.
Some officials who hope to be transferred to other places try their best to make arrangements, hoping to be transferred to a prosperous place.
After all, not all top scholars have a teacher who is a prime minister or can choose any rich place in the world.
Chu Hong also began to relax. When he had nothing to do, he would have fun with his second-generation friends in Bian Jing and debate political views with Wang Anshi and Sima Guang.
As they debated, the rift between the three of them grew wider and wider...
Not long after, Chu Hong's official position was adjusted from the Ministry of Personnel, and he was promoted to the magistrate of Hangzhou, Langzhong of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhengfeng Doctor.
Hangzhou is located in the prosperous Liangzhe Road, and the prefect is a fourth-rank position.
In the Zhou Dynasty, there were directly governed prefectures and scattered prefectures. Directly governed prefectures were the office centers of high-ranking officials of a route (dao), similar to provincial capitals.
Compared with the prefect of a scattered state, who was of the fifth rank, the prefect of a direct-controlled state was of a higher rank, being of the fourth rank.
The official rank of a senior official is fourth grade.
Officials in Beijing are noble, and the unspoken rule is that they will be promoted one level if they are transferred to other places.
The position of Taizhong Daifu, a fourth-rank official, which Chu Hong held concurrently some time ago, was a casual official, but also a Beijing official. When he was sent out, he was naturally promoted to Zhengfeng Daifu, a fourth-rank official, according to the unspoken rules.
The Zhengfeng Doctor was a nominal official position with no real power, but the rank of Zhengsirank was not low at all. If he was promoted one level, he would be the Yinqing Guanglu Doctor that his father-in-law Sheng Hong had always dreamed of and longed to be before retiring.
Wearing a purple official robe, a jade belt around the body, and a golden fish bag, he attracted everyone's attention and walked with the wind. It's exciting just to think about it.
Of course, this is also one of the benefits of having a background.
If other officials were sent to other places, the official position of San Daifu would generally be removed.
The Langzhong of the Ministry of Rites was a fifth-rank official with real power.
This official position was not high, but Han Zhang was laying the foundation for Chu Hong to serve as the head of the Ministry of Rites in the future.
The Ministry of Rites was a noble and leisurely position, but in reality, it had considerable responsibilities and powers, especially those involving diplomacy between countries. This was a complete shortcut to becoming a cabinet minister, and sometimes even to gaining military power.
The head of the Ministry of Rites is the only person who can legitimately represent the country before becoming a cabinet minister, and his diplomatic experience is undoubtedly a great help in entering the cabinet.
Fan Wencheng took the diplomatic route in the past, and Han Zhang is also taking the diplomatic route today. This is a glorious and correct path that leads directly to the highest peak.
The position of Langzhong of the Ministry of Rites was a real job, but since Chu Hong was the acting governor of Hangzhou, the main responsibilities of Langzhong fell on the head of Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Rites.
The current Deputy Minister of Rites is Han Zhang’s youngest son, Han Jiayan. A man in his thirties, he has experienced many ups and downs and has a mature and steady temperament. He does things based on the principle of not seeking credit but avoiding mistakes.
Chu Hong has been Han Zhang's apprentice for several years, and the two have known each other for a long time and can be said to be close.
Han Jiayan is a steady and cautious person. He is not very good at political struggles, but he is quite down-to-earth when it comes to doing things and is a man who gets things done.
Han Zhang also revealed his true feelings many times. He had three sons in total. The first two were not suitable for studying. They either liked to recite poems and compose essays or loved brothels. None of them could pass the imperial examinations.
The youngest son, Han Jiayan, is different. He passed the imperial examination in his twenties and is a man who gets things done. He is quite outstanding and the best choice for the old Han family to maintain the status quo. He is the one who can maintain stability.
However, although his youngest son is a man of action and has good governance skills, he has no talent for political struggle. This is a fatal flaw!
Of course, if there is a powerful big brother leading the way, he may become a famous official in the world.
From then on, Chu Hong also understood why Han Zhang, who had such a good offspring, still chose to accept disciples with a sense of crisis.
People like Han Jiayan are suitable to be controlled by wise rulers, and only a prosperous era can provide the conditions for him to concentrate on doing practical things.
There are many factions in the current Great Zhou Dynasty, and political struggles are commonplace. Given Han Jiayan's background and speed of promotion, if Han Zhang does not find a big brother himself, then Han Jiayan himself will become the big brother.
However, Han Jiayan is not suitable for the political struggle in the Tongtian Bureau. If he were to take over, not only would the Han faction be easily messed up, but he himself would probably not have a good ending.
Han Jiayan was also very aware that he was not good at fighting, so when Han Zhang revealed his true feelings, he also said without hesitation that he would follow Chu Hong's lead.
Therefore, Chu Hong was forced to accept it with pleasure, and said that he would definitely treat Han Jiayan as his own brother and would protect him from wind and rain in the future, allowing Han Jiayan to display his ability to govern the world and gain a reputation throughout the world.
In this way, both parties are happy.
Chu Hong did not enjoy his time in Bian Jing for long, as the time for officials to take office was slowly approaching.
Last year, Sheng Hualan gave birth to Chu Hong's eldest son after ten months of pregnancy. Chu Hong named him Rui.
Chu Rui!
His wife Sheng Hualan is extremely beautiful. Since their marriage, her special temperament of a wife and the dignified temperament of a lady from a noble family have been perfectly combined, making her more and more charming. Chu Hong naturally loves her every day.
Therefore, Sheng Hualan couldn't stand Chu Hong's strong offensive and took another concubine for Chu Hong.
Chu Hong had two concubines.
Chu Hong has two concubines. Ahem, one is called Xin'er, who was sent from Youyang, the hometown of his wife Sheng Hualan; the other is called Xi'er, who was also sent from Youyang.
Xin'er is shy and quiet, with a broad mind; Xi'er has a pretty face, a slender waist and a soft body.
It's all good!
After saying goodbye to his mentor Han Zhang and senior Han officials, Chu Hong, accompanied by his wife Sheng Hualan, eldest son Chu Rui and two concubines, boarded a ship to Hangzhou with the farewell of the Sheng family.
As luck would have it, Xin'er and Xi'er both became pregnant.
If the two concubines are considered the principal wife, then there will be three female members in the family. What do you think?
Although Chu Hong was powerful, he also felt a little bit of pressure. This number was almost enough, and there was no point in taking in any more.
Alas, this weak body!
My second brother is okay, but my eldest brother can’t stand it after being busy all day.
Three, no more, no less, just right!
In this way, the happy family of five set out on the road to Xuzhou
The waves echoed and crackled.
Chu Hong stood quietly on the deck, taking in the magnificent mountains and rivers, the misty clouds and rain, everything was within his sight, making him feel comfortable and ambitious.
The vast waves and every blade of grass and tree are in full view, which makes people involuntarily feel a sense of lofty ambition and ambition.
"The water is so calm, the mountains and islands are so majestic, Cao Mengde is sincere and never deceives me!"
I'm in Liangzhe now. When I come back, my uncle will be about to ascend the throne, and I'm afraid I won't be able to experience the feeling of sharing happiness with the people!
Ahem. There is not much plot about the local officials, so I urge everyone to read it. Even if you are not interested, you can just skip the page. During the new book period, it is really necessary to rely on recommendations and follow-up reading.
There won’t be many plots in the local official career. Basically, when the local official career is over, everyone will call you “Little Prime Minister”.
Please continue reading!
(End of this chapter)