The new scholars in the second, third and third grades still need to be busy and study hard for the hall selection, while the three in Dingjia can relax a little because their next step is very clear.
Gao Jingshi was the number one scholar, and together with Xiao Liangyou and Wang Tingzhuan, they were collectively known as Sandingjia. As a rule, they will enter the Hanlin Academy and become a leisurely and luxurious editor of the sixth grade and the seventh grade.
As a rule, Gao Jingshi was definitely a compiler, and his main responsibilities were to compile the history of the country, compile actual records, record the words and deeds of the emperor, lecture on classics and history, and draft manuscripts related to ceremonies. However, in addition to compiling history and writing books, this errand also has another task, which is to observe government affairs, that is, to learn how various ministries and yamen govern, and to learn how the cabinet handles official documents. They may even be sent to various places to "collect the customs", that is, to look around and see for future generations. One word is very suitable to describe it: public-funded tourism.
Of course, in fact, the purpose of these practices is to prepare the nerds who are deaf to the outside world to enter politics.
Then, after a certain inspection in the capital, he may be transferred to a place as a magistrate or a magistrate of a Zhili prefecture, or else he may serve as an examiner in a township or a joint examination, or as a tutor for various provinces, etc.
In short, it is to jump from an idle official of the sixth or seventh grade to a high-ranking official of the fourth grade, complete a gorgeous turn, become a CEO, marry Bai Fumei, and reach the pinnacle of life... This process can take as short as three years or as long as ten years. It depends on the official's age and ability - as well as opportunities, or the support of noble people.
After one term of office expires, or he is promoted to governor of a province, or he moves in from outside, he can become a minister of the Six Ministries after opening a workshop. Therefore, although the Hanlin Academy is a Qingshui yamen, the courtesy of the Hanlin Academy is extremely high and promotions are extremely fast.
If you do well, you can become governor or minister in ten years. Although this may not always be the case, there are still many people there. To put it simply, the Hanlin Academy is a great place that is so leisurely that everyone longs for it.
Now that he has embarked on this fast track, the golden future is right in front of him. In addition, he is qualified enough to say that he will definitely be "supported by noble people", so there is no need to strive for promotion. What Gao Wuzhen has to do now Instead, seek stability - actually speaking, seeking stability is also the first key to being an official, in order to prevent the faster you climb and the worse you fall.
Three days passed in a blink of an eye, and all the new scholars reported to the Ministry of Personnel to participate in the election hosted by the Ministry of Personnel.
Gao pragmatism has nothing to do with this matter. His future is very promising. The number one scholar in other dynasties may not have a good future, but it was different in the Ming Dynasty. Historically, there were as many as twelve people who served in the cabinet as the number one scholar in the Ming Dynasty: Hu Guang, Cao Nai, Ma Yu, Chen Xun, Shang Ren, Peng Shi, Xie Qian, Fei Hong, Gu Dingchen, Li Chunfang, Shen Shixing, and Zhou Yanru. Of course, Zhou Yanru hasn't appeared yet, so there should be eleven of them. Compared with the number of Jinshi who have entered the cabinet, this ratio is already very high.
Later generations have verified that there were a total of ninety-one champions in the Ming Dynasty, most of whom were of noble character, and many of them were talented. What's more important is that some of them pride themselves on their integrity, are diligent and love the people, are honest and honest, and are upright; some dare to resist power, know people well and serve the country well; some are talented and literary. There are only a handful of bad people, and the only one who is considered a "treacherous minister" is Zhou Yanru.
Therefore, the Ming Dynasty still attached great importance to the number one scholar.
However, the Wanli Dynasty seemed to attach too much importance to Gao Liushu, and Xiao Liangyou and Wang Tingzhuan also benefited from it. Because someone from the Ministry of Personnel came yesterday and said that according to the imperial edict, the three of them should go to the Ministry of Personnel to report and be appointed officials early this morning.
This was a bit early, and it seemed as if the imperial court was eager to use the three of them. In fact, there were many people in the imperial court with more senior qualifications than them, and they were not in a hurry no matter how hard they lined up.
But since it was the emperor's decree and the Ministry of Personnel's notice, the three of them had to report to the Ministry of Personnel together early in the morning.
Gao pragmatically only went to the cabinet before, and at most he went to the Sixth Section - because these two yamen were in the palace city. He had never been to the Ministry of Personnel in person, and he was shocked when he came today. Not to mention the lobby of the Ministry of Personnel, there was a line of officials waiting for an interview outside that was almost a mile long.
Xiao Liang was thirty-one years old, and he was the most mature and prudent among them among the three tripod armors. When he saw this situation, he said: "It seems that we have to enter the official department. I'm afraid it will be after noon. Fortunately, brother Qiuzhen brought his servants with him." , I can buy a few cakes to fill my stomach later, so we won’t faint from hunger here.”
Wang Tingzhuan smiled and said, "Brother Yizhan, you may be worrying too much."
Xiao Liang was puzzled and asked: "Brother Jingqing, why do you say this?" Jingqing is a character written by Wang Ting.
Wang Tingzhuan said with a smile: "Others can't get in, but that doesn't mean Brother Qiuzhen can't get in either... right, Brother Qiuzhen?"
Gao Pingshi smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Jingqing, don't make fun of me."
But Wang Tingzhuan chuckled: "Hey, please don't be polite, Brother Zhen. The elders in Brother Zhan's family have been working as officials outside. Maybe they don't know. My father has been a Beijing official for many years. How many brothers are there?" I also have some understanding.”
After listening to what he said, Gao Pingshi remembered that these two were actually not complete rookies in officialdom. They both came from official families. Not to mention, Xiao Liangyou's father was a provincial magistrate; Wang Tingzhuan's father was a member of the Ministry of Rites.
By the way, I have to mention that the eldest brother Wang Ting's poem written by Wang Ting is now the Deputy Envoy of Shandong Province and a serious official of the fourth rank of the imperial court. It can be seen that although there are real "scholars from poor families", in fact, most of them are children of "official" families, but the official is not relying on the ninth grade Zhongzheng, but the heirloom of classics.
Since they were all "our own people," Gao Pragmatic had no choice but to put away his fair and just face and let Gao Mo take his post and hand it to the officials in the department.
The gatekeeper was yawning, but when he saw the post, he stood up immediately, came down from the yamen and bowed to the three people. After apologizing, he led into the yamen and greeted all the officials waiting outside. I was dumbfounded.
""Eh? I said, why is this young man so arrogant? "This is someone who is not convinced.
Someone immediately replied: "These three are the top three undergraduate students."
"So what? I am a fourth-rank magistrate, and I am queuing up here as usual. So what if he is new to the Three Tripods? He is only a sixth- or seventh-rank official!"
"Brother, I don't know, but the number one scholar is Gao Qiuzhen, the nephew of Gao Wenzhenggong, a disciple of Mr. Guo Ge, and the six-song scholar Gao Qiuzhen who has been the accompaniment to Wan Sui for ten years."
"It turns out that...ahha, the weather is really nice today, and it's refreshing to queue up here...Hey, brother, where were we chatting earlier?"
Not to mention the discussions outside, it is said that the doorman led Gao Jingshi and other three people directly into the Literary and Selection Department. Xiao Liangyou said in surprise: "Shouldn't we go visit the three officials first?"
The doorman explained: "The second-ranked master is unaware of something. The two young prime ministers do not accept official orders. As for the grand prime minister, Mr. Guo Ge serves concurrently. Mr. Guo Ge is responsible for everything. He almost never asks for orders from officials below the fifth rank."
Gao Gong and Guo Pu were both close to Gao Jingshi. Together they had been in charge of the Ministry of Personnel for almost ten years, so Gao Jingshi still knew some of the rules of the Ministry of Personnel.
The rules in the official yamen are very unique. If any matter happens to the ministers of other yamen, they must first discuss it with the minister of the headquarters, fellow ministers, and the principal. However, this is not the case for the doctors in various departments of the Ministry of Personnel. In many cases, they directly present the matter to the minister, and no one else is allowed to interfere. And among the four departments of the Ministry of Personnel, the doctor of the Literary and Selection Department holds the promotion of officials all over the world, which can be described as a "little master".
Gao Pangshi and three other people came to the door of the Literary and Selection Department, and saw a dozen officials waiting outside. Although all of them were tired from waiting, they sat quietly, not daring to be agitated at all. .
As for a senior official in a crimson robe in the court room, he lowered his head like a subordinate official, listening to the lectures in the hall, and nodding his head from time to time.
Gao Pragmatic couldn't help but want to laugh. The doctor of the literary selection department was only a fifth-grade official, while the officials in crimson official robes, at least fourth-grade or above, were actually obeying the instructions obediently. This power was almost as powerful as that of the cabinet ministers.
A moment later, after listening to the reprimand, the high-ranking official in the scarlet robe came down from the hall. Not only did his face not show any displeasure, but there was a hint of joy and his steps were brisk. It looked like he was on track for promotion.
Then Gao Jingshi and three other people jumped in and entered the court room. Others respected and feared the officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but the Hanlin official was a bit special and there was no need to look at his face. But just now they saw the fourth-grade official obediently obeying the instructions. The three of them did not lose their courtesy and said at the same time: "I have seen Quan Cao."
The Literary Selection Department doctor saw the three of them and said with a smile: "It turns out that Gao Liushou is here, oh, and there are two Dingjia... Please come quickly. Please come quickly."
