Zhao Tong said: "Yes, sir." Then he opened the book box, took out the piece of paper he had prepared before, and walked forward and handed it over.
Everyone in the hall frowned when they saw this. No one believed that Zhao Tong could figure out a way to create a new character in just seven days, and even created several letters.
But Wanyan Xiyin was watching at this time, and several people in the hall could not make fun of each other, but just stared at Wanyan Xiyin's expression.
I saw Wanyan Xiyin looking at the letters on it first, and couldn't help but be stunned. A huge impact that completely subverted previous perceptions hit me.
Is this a word? Why doesn't it look like a character?
Yes, that’s right!
It’s not right to look like it!
He continued reading. Below is an explanation of the method and alphabet of this brand new writing.
Wanyan Xiyin's expression became more and more solemn. After reading it once, he actually looked at it from the top again, three times.
After reading it three times, he said: "Yuan Yi, come here!"
Zhao Tong walked closer, Wanyan Xiyin pointed at the words on the paper and asked a few questions in a low voice. Zhao Tong also answered in a low voice, and then Yan Xiyin's eyes flashed after reading it.
He looked up at Yuan Yi and suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed.
Everyone in the hall didn't know what was going on, and everyone looked ugly. There was no doubt that Yuan Yi's method of creating characters was approved by Wanyan Xiyin.
No, it shouldn't just be recognition, it should be to make Wanyan Xiyin very satisfied. Otherwise, when have you ever seen Wanyan Xiyin smile like this? When had the God of Ceres been so out of his mind?
It's just that although the few people in the hall listened carefully just now, they only heard a few words and were confused. What initial consonants, what finals, and what do they mean?
Wanyan Xiyin suddenly stood up, folded the piece of paper and put it in his sleeve, saying, "I want to go to Huining City to show His Majesty the Emperor this brand new text!"
Several people in the hall immediately turned pale when they heard this. If even the emperor approved this brand-new writing, what would they have to do with it?
After Wanyan Xiyin finished speaking, he hurried out of the lobby without stopping for a moment.
The eyes of several people immediately fell on Zhao Tong. The old man's face was gloomy, but the fat man put on a smile: "Brother Yuan Xian, you are really amazing. You actually created a brand new text in just seven days. I really admire you." ah."
Zhao Tong looked at him with a smile. The fat man's name was Xu Santai. He said, "Brother Xu is so complimentary. It's easy to talk."
The old man coughed slightly at this time: "Well... Brother Yuan Xian, I was blind before I was old, and I offended you with my words. I hope Brother Yuan Xian won't take it to heart."
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "Brother Wu, what are you talking about? Brother Wu is too humble."
The thin, dark middle-aged man also said: "A good brother and a talented man are not as good as me!"
Zhao Tong also smiled and said: "Brother Liu, what are you talking about? My talent lies in words, but Brother Liu's talent is elsewhere, different, different."
Seeing his kindness, the other two people came over to help him. Zhao Tong knew that they were afraid of losing their jobs. Although they said nice things, they might not be convinced in their hearts. They might even be jealous of him, but he didn't care about this. People mingled together.
Zhao Tong said: "It would be a great blessing if the emperor approves this method of creating characters. However, although this method is not difficult to create, it still requires helpers. When the time comes, I will have to ask five people."
The five people were all happy when they heard this. They were naturally afraid of losing their current errand. After all, no one would go to this remote Jin country to make a living if they had great ability. Otherwise, they could not survive elsewhere, so they came here.
They chatted until noon, when Wanyan Xiyin came in, and they all saluted together.
Wanyan Xiyin looked at everyone, and finally his eyes fell on Zhao Tong: "Yuan Yi!"
"My subordinate is here." Zhao Tong said hurriedly.
Wanyan Xiyin nodded and said: "Yuan Yi, your majesty has seen your new method of creating characters. Your majesty is very happy and has issued an imperial edict to create the characters of our Kingdom of Jin according to your method!"
Zhao Tong looked happy when he heard this: "His Majesty the Emperor is wise, and his subordinates will definitely work hard to create my golden inscriptions and work hard until they die!"
Wanyan Xiyin walked to the couch and sat down and said, "His Majesty also praised you for being very talented. He is a rare talent."
Zhao Tong said: "My master has cultivated me, so my skills are nothing. Compared with my master, I am nothing more than a firefly or a bright moon."
Wanyan Xiyin smiled and said: "His Majesty has decided to grant you an official title. This is different from the one I gave you. You need to be admitted to the official register."
Hearing this, the other five people immediately showed envy on their faces.
Under the Bojilie system of the Jin Kingdom, there were not many official positions, especially civil servants. There were only a few. Later, this system was abolished and many official positions were added after following the example of the Song and Liao Dynasties in governing the country.
But right now, there are really not many official positions. Most of the time, official positions are added by the emperor at his whim, or they are discussed through intense discussions.
The editing positions that Wanyan Xiyin gave to several people were actually just titles, and they were given in his name. Even the monthly money had to be paid out from Wanyan Xiyin's treasury, and then Wanyan Xiyin went to Apply upwards.
But this official who was granted the title of Wanyan Agu was different. He was a court official. His salary and other things were directly allocated from the state treasury. It was a formal official position in the Kingdom of Jin.
Zhao Tong couldn't suppress the joy on his face when he heard this, and hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your promotion, and thank you, sir, for your cultivation."
Wanyan Xiyin said: "But our country, Dajin, has just been founded, and there are not many official positions. There are not many official positions like yours, so your majesty can only imitate the official positions of Liao and Song Dynasty and make you Hanlin. Now I have the whole Dajin In this country, you are the only Hanlin!"
Zhao Tong said happily: "Isn't that subordinate Yuan Yi Linya?"
Wanyan Xiyin smiled and said: "Since this is the case, you are the only one, isn't it Lin Ya?"
Linya generally refers to Hanlin, but generally only Hanlin Chengzhi uses this name. Hanlin Chengzhi is the leader of Hanlin bachelors.
The official position of Hanlin Chengzhi was sometimes very important, equivalent to the prime minister, also known as the internal minister, but sometimes it was just a title, just a noble position, and it generally changed back and forth according to the different dynasties.
Naturally, the only Hanlin in the Kingdom of Jin had no rights. However, Zhao Tao's compilation of Jurchen texts was a great achievement. It was to leave his name in the history of Jin Dynasty, and his status was naturally noble.
Wanyan Xiyin added: "When you can complete the compilation of all the texts without making any mistakes, His Majesty will give you another reward. It's hard to say whether you will be allowed to be the chief officer of the book."
Zhao Tong's eyes shone, he was in charge of a department? Can you be promoted so quickly? But think about it, the Jurchens are just a grassroots team at the moment, and there are quite a few people who can fight. They have enough military positions as lieutenants and generals in the army, but when it comes to civil servants who govern the country, there are really not many.
As the land area becomes larger and larger, this situation will become more and more embarrassing. Obviously the Jurchen high-level officials have seen this and want to solve this problem. In this special period, there are only two ways.
Accept the surrender of the other party's civil servants, and open the door to recruit wise men from all directions.
But there is a consideration of loyalty in the first method, and there is a consideration in the second method of whether there is real talent and learning. If there is real talent and learning, why has it never been reused in other countries?
Therefore, at this time, officials who are not surrendered but have real abilities will receive special attention. For example, Zhao Tong compiled Jurchen texts. What a great achievement this is?
Zhao Tong was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth: "Sir, my subordinate... I can also be a minister?"
Wanyan Xiyin smiled and said: "Why can't this be done? Our Kingdom of Jin is no better than the Liao and Song Dynasties. You have real skills in Yuan Yi, so naturally you want to be a high official."
Zhao Tong thanked him again when he heard this, which made the five people's eyes turn red. What does it mean to reach the sky in one step? This is to reach the sky in one step!
How difficult was it to become a minister in the Liao and Song Dynasties? It's as difficult as climbing to the sky. You need money, connections, and a background, not to mention, you also need to be able to speak, behave, and do things. As for talent and learning, it comes second.
"Yuan Yi, please go back and prepare first, then follow me to Huining City in the afternoon to express my gratitude." Wanyan Xiyin said.
The official position is quite high, so it would be unreasonable not to see the emperor for a while.
Zhao Tong nodded hurriedly and walked out of the lobby almost floating. When he arrived outside, he saw soldiers patrolling. He patted his chest and said, "Yuan Yi Lin Ya!"
The soldiers looked puzzled and watched him walk towards his small courtyard with his head held high. After a moment, he kicked open the door of the small courtyard and shouted loudly: "Where are the people? Where have all the people gone?"
Huang Gu and Ouyang Bei came out in a hurry, and the young lady also ran out with a gourd and gourd in her hand, thinking that something big had happened.
Zhao Tong clasped his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "Young master, I have made a great success. From now on, you will call me Lin Ya!"
The young lady was stunned: "What Lin Ya?"
Zhao Tong said: "The emperor saw that I had merit in coining characters and made me a Hanlin. The only Hanlin in the Kingdom of Jin, what is it if it's not Lin Ya? Yuan Yi Lin Ya!"
When the young lady heard this, her face darkened, and she turned around and walked into the house. Zhao Tong said angrily: "Thirteenth lady, you don't come to congratulate me, and you show your face to the young master. When you come back, I will marry three wives and four concubines. Look at you." How to handle yourself.”
"Wow!" A ladle of water poured out, almost pouring it on Zhao Tong, leaving Huang and Gu stunned.
When Zhao Tong saw this, he didn't even enter the house. He cursed and walked out. When he got outside, he turned directly to the small door in the backyard.
He looked around and saw that no one was there, then knocked on the wooden door of the small courtyard: "Han pull out the beads, rarely pull out the beads."
It took a long time before the door inside opened. The woman came out and took a closer look. When she saw it was Zhao Tong, she couldn't help but said: "You, what are you doing here?"
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "Hanba Lizhu, I have become an official. Have you heard of Lin Ya? The emperor appointed me as Yuan Yi Lin Ya. This is a high official!"
The woman looked slightly surprised, looked at him and said, "It's a good thing that you are an official. Why don't you go home and come to me."
Zhao Tong said: "What's the point of going home? The mother-in-law at home is arrogant and unreasonable. How can I not be gentle and dignified like Han Bo Lizhu? I didn't even go back home, so I came directly to your place."
The woman's face immediately turned red when she heard this, she turned around and walked into the house, then closed the door tightly with a bang.
Seeing this, Zhao Tong slowly withdrew his hand from knocking on the door. The excitement on his face was replaced by frustration. He looked at the closed door in the courtyard and then at his small courtyard in front. He slowly turned around and walked back. go.
This world is not worth it!
(End of chapter)
