Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 238 Meet an old friend again
After hesitating for a while, Feng Mieliao said again: "If the inspector is free tonight, I will treat the inspector to a drink! Let the inspector clean up the dust."

Although Feng Mieliao's family is not well-off, he knows that he needs to have a good relationship with Fan Ning, and he is willing to pay some money.

Seeing that he spoke unnaturally, Fan Ning guessed that he seldom invited people to drink, and guessed that the family was relatively poor, so Fan Ning smiled and said: "I have received the treasurer's wish, but I just came to Beijing today, and there are many more." Things need to be dealt with, and there is really no time, so let’s do it another day! I’ll treat the treasurer to tea another day.”

"That's really embarrassing."

"It's ok!"

Fan Ning took out a two-two-weight tea cake from his carry-on bag, and handed it to Feng Mieliao, "This is Fengcha tea as a gift to me. It's the first time we meet. Please take it as a gift!"

"Fengcha!"

Feng Mieliao was surprised and delighted at the same time. He had heard of Longcha and Fengcha, which was the best tea enjoyed by the royal family and dignitaries. Of course, he, a petty official, had no eyesight to see it, let alone the taste, not to mention Longfeng tea. , Even the Jingting tea that senior officials often drink, he is not blessed to enjoy it.

So Fan Ning gave him two taels of Fengcha tea, and he was overjoyed. He took it with trembling hands, sniffed it, and immediately smelled the strange fragrance. Arrived, thank you inspector for your kindness! Thank you!"

"You're welcome, please take care of me in the future!"

"Should! It should!"

Feng Mieliao didn't want to bother Fan Ning any more, so he left first.

At this time, a tea boy about eight or nine years old came in with a teapot and asked, "Do the officials need tea?"

Fan Ning waved his hand, "I didn't bring a teacup today, so tomorrow!"

"That's good! I'll serve tea to the officials tomorrow morning."

The tea boy left, and Fan Ning didn't want to stay in the official room anymore, so he simply went to the library to borrow books with the bronze medal for borrowing books.

The library is divided into three buildings, A, B, and C. Building C is the scripture library, that is, all kinds of textbooks. Books related to the imperial examination are all in Building C. Building B is the works of various schools of thought, including literary works of all dynasties. Books on laws, music, calendars, etc.
Building Jia is also called the Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Building. There are complete collections of poetry since the Tang and Song Dynasties, as well as calligraphy and painting works by famous artists. Of course, they are fakes. The authentic works are generally not loaned out, but if the level is high enough, you can also appreciate famous artists in a special room. Authentic paintings and calligraphy.

The vast majority of Tai students can only enter Buildings B and C, while officials above rank seven can enter Building A. Although Fan Ning is only a rank eight, he can not only enter the Building of Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting, but also has the highest rank of A, which means So he can appreciate the authentic paintings and calligraphy of famous masters in the Jialou.

Fan Ning went straight down to the third floor. The third floor was connected to the back door alone, and he couldn't enter the third floor in the building. Instead, he went directly to the fourth floor from the second floor.

However, Fan Ning didn't know that there was actually a small door that could directly enter Building A from the third floor.

He came out from the back door and went around to the front door.

Just outside the gate, I heard a familiar voice from inside, seeming to be arguing with the managers inside.

"We are Scholars of Tongzi Division, why should we be treated the same as ordinary Tai students? Why can't we enter Building A?"

Fan Ning was overjoyed at once, this guy had already entered the Imperial College, he walked quickly into the gate, inside was a very wide hallway, with long shoe cabinets on both sides, he went in to change into soft shoes.
There is a small door in the middle, which leads into the library of Building A. At this time, there are seven or eight teenagers blocking the small door. They are all wearing the green skirts and dark clothes of imperial students, and wearing square hats. They are arguing with a librarian. The person was Su Liang who had entered Beijing in advance.

Fan Ning probably recognized these seven or eight teenagers, all of whom were Scholars in the Tongzi Division. It seemed that they wanted to enter the first building, but they were not qualified to enter.

Fanning stepped forward and asked, "What's going on?"

The Scholars of the Tongzi Division immediately recognized Fan Ning when they turned their heads, and surrounded them one after another. Su Liang was even more excited, and hurriedly said to Fan Ning: "When we reported for duty, we were told that we could go to Building A to borrow books, but now we are not allowed to enter, really. Infuriating."

Fan Ning waved his hand, "Everyone, don't worry, I'll help you ask!"

Fan Ning stepped forward and showed his armor plate. The administrator was startled. Only officials above the fifth rank have an armor plate. How could this boy have it?He was momentarily confused.

Fan Ning said again: "I am the new Imperial Supervisor, I would like to ask if they are qualified to enter the First Building?"

Fan Ning pointed to a group of Jinshi students in the boy's department behind him.

The administrator suddenly understood, probably the youngest official in front of him who everyone was talking about two days ago, he didn't dare to neglect, and quickly said: "It is reasonable for them to go in, but they don't have a library card, so we can't let them in for the time being." go in."

Fan Ning turned around and asked, "Have you applied for a library card yet?"

"Not yet! It's said to be these two days, but there is no notification yet."

Fan Ning said to the administrator again: "I can assure you that they are all Scholars in Tongzi Division, can you let them in?"

The administrator thought for a while and said, "Either you can only go in and read the books. There must be a library card for borrowing books, and everyone has a number, otherwise we can't operate."

Fan Ning also thought that what the administrator said was reasonable, so he said to a group of scholars: "Let's go to the books first! I will borrow books after I have a library card."

Everyone was overjoyed and went into the library one after another, but Su Liang stayed behind, enviously saying: "You have become a school inspector, you can take care of us in the future."

Fan Ning patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I am here to study just like you, and the inspector is just a name."

"It's true, how can there be a 13-year-old school inspector? No! Didn't you become the secretary to save your name? Why did you come to the Imperial College?"

Three black lines appeared on Fan Ning's forehead, this kid doesn't understand anything!
He shook his head and said, "It's not as simple as you think, let's go! I'll take you to dinner."

"Okay! You accompany me back to the dormitory first, and I'll put the books away."

Fan Ning nodded, and accompanied Su Liang to the dormitory. Su Liang introduced all the way: "The imperial court is really kind to us. Not only are we free of board and lodging, but they also subsidize five pennies a month, and ten bolts of cloth a year. 15 Liangmian, let the gang of Tai students envy to death."

"This is half of the monthly salary of the alternate officials. If you pass the examination after three years, you will become a real alternate official. The monthly salary will be doubled, and there will be various subsidies."

After three years of study and inspection, Jinshi of Tongzike will have an official position from the ninth rank to an alternate official. Generally, he will serve as a county lieutenant, chief bookkeeper, state secretary, or a shogunate officer, etc., and then he will become a Beijing official , then it depends on their own creation.

"I'm very satisfied now, at least I don't need my family to pay for my study, five pennies, which can be regarded as a middle income in our Wu county, not to mention that there is no money for board and lodging, no money for clothes, we calculate it to be equivalent to monthly income Eight strings of money."

The two walked quickly to the dormitory area, Su Liang pointed to the long row of houses in front of him and said: "That is our dormitory, three people share a yard, but each has its own independent room, the room is very long, with a screen It can be separated into two.”

Fan Ning smiled, "The treatment is not bad!"

"Fan Ning, why don't you come and live here too! There are young teaching assistants living in Taixue for free. It's a private courtyard with three rooms. The conditions are very good."

Fanning shook his head, "Go quickly! I'll wait for you here."

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There are five or six restaurants opposite the gate of Taixue, almost all of which are branches of famous restaurants in Taixue. Fan Ning and Su Liang entered Zhulou, found a seat on the second floor, and Fan Ning ordered a pot. For sake, I ordered seven or eight hot dishes, and after a while, the bartender brought over the hot wine.

Fan Ning poured a glass of wine for Su Liang, and asked with a smile, "How was the meeting in Yangzhou?"

Su Liang's eyes were gloomy, and he sighed: "It's not friendly when it comes to money. Yuanyuan's mother said that their family property is not much, and they mainly leave it to their sons. The daughters can only give a proper dowry."

Fan Ning sneered, "You have been admitted to the Jinshi Department of Tongzi, and there are a lot of powerful clans in the capital vying to marry you. It is already good for their Cheng family to be able to climb high, and they still say such things?"

"The key point is that Yuanyuan also blamed me for being too snobby. She was only thinking about her dowry. When I left, she didn't even come to see me off."

Su Liang was in a bad mood and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Fan Ning pondered for a moment, then lowered his voice and asked, "Tell me the truth, is there any kind of bed relationship between you and her?"

Su Liang shook her head, "I kissed her and touched her, but through the clothes, nothing else."

Fan Ning immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Then it doesn't matter, let me tell you, you can't let go of the dowry of [-] guan, it's related to your future."

"I don't quite understand what you mean. How much does this dowry have to do with future?"

Fan Ning smiled, "Let me tell you some basic rules of official positions first, so as to save you from doing stupid things. For example, you are from a fellow Jinshi now, so I can only say that you have the qualifications to be an official. Have to wait three to five years.
If you pass the examination after three years, then you will be able to obtain the official rank of ninth grade, and then arrange official positions, but even if you get the official position, you will only be an alternate official. , to be a Jiedu envoy judge, or to go to the state school as a professor.

Candidates are generally not promoted, and some people have been working for a lifetime, like our Xuezheng Zhao Xiuwen, who has been a professor in Pingjiang Prefecture for almost 30 years, and is still a ninth-rank candidate. "

"Then under what circumstances can you become an official official?"

"First, your political achievements are outstanding. This time, the Pingjiang Mansion boy's examination is very good. I estimate that Zhao Xuezheng will become a regular official in the capital soon. Although the officialdom is corrupt, political achievements are also very important.

The second is to look at your background and background, whether there is anyone in your court.

If there is really no one in the court, but if you can afford the money, you can also have a chance, so I say you must at least have money, otherwise you will share the same fate as Feng Zhangku of the library. "

Fan Ning told Su Liang about Feng Zhangku's experience again, Su Liang bowed his head and remained silent, obviously he was greatly shocked in his heart.

After a while, he sighed, raised his head and said to Fan Ning, "Give me another suggestion!"

Fan Ning picked up his glass and said slowly: "I can't persuade you much about this matter, but because of my friends for many years, I will give you one last suggestion, either insist on a dowry of [-] yuan, or don't give it a penny."

"What do you mean by that?" Su Liang asked puzzled.

"What I mean is very simple. If Cheng Yuanyuan is willing to abandon everything to follow you, then I think you should not let her down. If Cheng Yuanyuan herself doesn't have that strong feeling for you and obeys her mother's arrangements, then I think you should consider carefully."

(End of this chapter)