As soon as he returned home, Fang Xiaoru called Chen Kan to the study.
The master and apprentice sat opposite each other, and Fang Xiaoru asked, "Yuansheng, you didn't accept the official position granted by His Majesty, did you?"
"No."
Chen Kan shook his head and responded.
Fang Xiaoru looked pleased and said, "It's better if you don't have any. What official position did your Majesty promise you?"
"His Majesty only asked the student if he wanted to be an official. After the student refused, he did not say that he planned to reward the student with any official position. Instead, he threatened the student."
"No?"
"No!"
As soon as Chen Kan said this, Fang Xiaoru's face suddenly became solemn.
Chen Kan hurriedly asked: "Teacher, what's wrong?"
Fang Xiaoru shook his head and asked solemnly: "Yuansheng, do you know why I don't want you to accept the official position conferred by His Majesty?"
Chen Kan figured this out when he was arguing with Zhu Di in the palace, and immediately responded: "Teacher wants students to take the right path in the imperial examination, right?"
"good."
Fang Xiaoru said: "Since the founding of our country by Grand Ancestor Taizu, there has been an unwritten rule that no one who has not passed the imperial examination can become a Zhengyin Hall official."
And if you accept the official position conferred by His Majesty, you will block your own future.
Since ancient times, there has never been an example of a minister who was lucky enough to become the pillar of the country. I don't want you to bear the name of Xingjin, so I just gave you this explanation. "
Chen Kan nodded. What Fang Xiaoru said was very different from what he guessed.
In fact, Chen Kan also planned this.
After escaping from death in prison, Chen Kan figured it out.
In this era where imperial power was supreme, if he wanted to live a good life, becoming an official was the only way out.
Only by having power in your hands can you live like a fish in water in this era.
As for doing business, farming, etc., it is not that Chen Kan has never thought about it.
But again, without power, the more things you do, the closer you are to death.
Chen Kan didn't expect to be slaughtered as a fat pig in the end.
Then again, now that I have decided to pursue a political career.
Naturally, it would be better to become an official after passing the imperial examination.
Especially since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the imperial examination system has been gradually improved.
Looking through the history books, the people who were active in the court were all selected from the imperial examination.
There are very few people who reach high places in the temple without passing the imperial examination.
Even the imperial examination has its limitations, and it can easily block a large number of other types of talents from the officialdom.
But until the 21st century when Chen Kan came, the imperial examination was still the fairest way for advancement in this country and this nation.
As a student of Fang Xiaoru, I can't say how good my knowledge is, but at least it's not bad.
Chen Kan inherited most of the original owner's memories, and had Fang Xiaoru, the leader of the world's scholars, as his teacher.
It can be said that he is already invincible by nature.
As long as you take part in the imperial examination, it doesn't matter whether your ranking is good or bad, but you will definitely pass the exam.
With such good innate conditions, not accepting Zhu Di's appointment is the most correct choice.
"According to my teacher's speculation, Your Majesty summons you to the palace this time.
Even for the sake of being a teacher, I should give you an official position.
But instead of granting you any position, Your Majesty gave you a beating. I'm afraid Your Majesty..."
Fang Xiaoru's words made Chen Kan's heart suddenly rise to his throat.
I knew it.
I knew it wasn't that simple.
Damn Ju-dy!
Chen Kan asked with some anxiety: "Teacher, what's going on?"
Fang Xiaoru stroked his beard and said slowly: "I'm afraid your Majesty has other deep intentions!"
"?"
It’s true that listening to you is like listening to a speech.
Chen Kan rolled his eyes and said, "Teacher, students also know that Your Majesty has ulterior motives."
"Um……"
"It's hard to say. No one can guess His Majesty's temperament. It's hard to say."
Watching Fang Xiaoru stroking the three long strands of beard under his chin, he fell into deep thought.
Chen Kan became a little anxious.
You can tell me what Judy means.
Isn’t it okay to breathe when you can’t speak loudly?
"The imperial edict has arrived~"
Suddenly there was a sharp shout outside the gate.
Fang Xiaoru woke up from her thoughts, looked at Chen Kan and said in surprise: "Looking for the teacher, this should be your Majesty's deep intention."
Chen Kan: "?"
First handing yourself over to the palace and intimidating yourself, and then giving yourself a decree, how profound is this?
Fang Xiaoru said: "Let's take the order first."
Chen Kan nodded and stood up, then followed Fang Xiaoru outside the yard in confusion.
The eunuch who came to deliver the edict was welcomed into the home through the large central door, and an incense table was set up in the center of the small courtyard.
After the master and the apprentice finished doing this, the eunuch shouted: "Your Majesty has spoken, and the people Chen Kan will receive the order."
Oral instruction?
Isn't it an imperial edict?
Although it was an oral instruction, Chen Kan did not dare to neglect it and bowed three times and kowtowed in the direction of the Forbidden City.
Kneeling in front of the eunuch, he said solemnly: "Chen Kan, a common man, accepts the order."
"Chen Kan, the middle-aged man, has made great contributions to the country and is specially appointed as the school inspector and governor. He will take office the next day without any mistakes."
After the eunuch finished reciting, he shook off the dust and turned around to leave.
Chen Kan knelt on the ground and looked confused.
Is this the end?
It was agreed that the Emperor's edict would be carried out by heaven, but what was promised was that it was obscure and difficult to understand?
I'm already ready to listen to your long speech.
It’s okay to say that you have contributed to the country. At least you have to make it clear what your contribution is.
Also, did the Ming Dynasty have this official position of school inspector, guard, and governor?
If you take office the next day, where will you go?
After hearing the order, Fang Xiaoru's face was filled with confusion.
First he looked surprised, and then he showed his original appearance.
Chen Kan removed the incense table and asked confusedly: "Teacher, His Majesty has granted an official position to the students. Do you want to resist the decree?"
Fang Xiaoru said contemptuously: "Do you dare to resist the decree?"
Fang Xiaoru's contemptuous eyes deeply hurt Chen Kan's nerves.
What words, what words is this?
Chen Kan met Fang Xiaoru's eyes and said with indignation: "Don't dare!"
"Hate..."
Fang Xiaoru had a genuine expression on his face and said calmly: "There is no need to resist the imperial decree. This official position will not affect your future career."
It turns out it won’t affect your future, so that’s okay.
"School inspector, governor, governor, is there such an official position in the Ming Dynasty? What does it do? What grade of official is it? Where do you want to take up the post?"
Chen Kan asked four questions in a row, his innocent eyes full of desire for knowledge.
Since it doesn't affect his future, Chen Kan doesn't panic.
On the contrary, in his heart, he was vaguely looking forward to the decadent, debauched and immoral life of an official that he was about to lead.
Fang Xiaoru turned around and walked towards the study, and said: "Wei Zhenfu is an official position established by Grand Ancestor when he was in power. It starts from the fourth rank. But if you add the word "checker" in front of your official position, it means you have no rank."
"Gradeless?"
"How to say?"
Chen Kan followed Fang Xiaoru like a puppy, his big eyes were big question marks.
There are still officials without rank in this world. Who would believe it?
Fang Xiaoru said: "The word "school inspector" means an honorary official position or a temporary official position, which is often established when a certain official handles a certain matter.
When the matter is done, the official position will naturally cease to exist. Since it no longer exists, it will naturally not affect your career. "
