Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 21
Following the moonlight, Zaiyu approached for a closer look, and only then did he see clearly the appearance of the person who came.

"It turned out to be you. It's so late, what's the matter with you coming to see me?"

The man bowed his hands respectfully and said: "I came here to inform you that the summer solstice is coming soon, and the monarch will hold sacrifices on this day. After the sacrifice ceremony, the monarch will select candidates based on the candidates recommended by all parties. , canonize a new batch of scholar-bureaucrats."

"Canonize a new batch of scholar-bureaucrats?" Zai Yu's eyes lit up, and he quickly bowed and asked, "What do you mean?"

The man smiled and nodded: "That's right. Yangzi has already made up his mind. Not only will he recommend your teacher to be Xiao Zongbo, but he will also recommend you and several of your classmates to serve the country.

Yangzi thinks that you are a man-machine changer, knowledgeable, and a trustworthy talent.However, your qualifications are still young and you are still young. If you are suddenly appointed to an official position that is too high, you will inevitably be criticized by the people of the country.

So he decided to recommend you as a subordinate official of Si Kou to take up the post of husband.Wait until your merits are enough to convince the public before proceeding to promote your official position. "

Zai Yu thought that helping Yang Hu persuade his master to become an official, at most he could only get some gold, silver and land in return.

To die is to be called into the Ji family by Yang Hu, and become Ji's retainer just like him.

But I didn't expect Yang Hu's move to be so generous, and he found a job for Zaiyu with both face and sympathy.

The official position of Xing Fu does not sound great, but it is a more promising way out than being a retainer of the Sanhuan family.

Because this is the administrative establishment of the state of Lu that is serious about the Eight Classics.

However, the official system of the State of Lu was inherited from Zhou Li, so the official position is actually bound to the title.

As a retainer in a big family, no matter how big you are, you are still a commoner after all.

And if you become the husband of the Lu State, you will definitely be awarded a title by the monarch.

The titles of the Zhou Dynasty were divided into several levels. The emperor of Zhou was at the top, and the princes who were enfeoffed in the four directions were below. They were divided according to the five titles of Duke, Hou, Bo, Zi, and Nan.

As for the courtiers who serve the Emperor Zhou, they are divided into two levels: doctor and scholar.

Among them, doctors are divided into three levels: upper doctor, middle doctor and lower doctor. Among them, upper doctor is usually called Qing doctor, so sometimes it is directly referred to as Qing.

Scholars are also divided into three grades: upper sergeant, sergeant, and corporal, among which upper sergeant is also called yuanshi.

According to Zhou etiquette, Zhou Tianzi had Sangong, Jiuqing, 27 doctors and 81 sergeants under his command.

In each vassal state, there are generally only three ministers, five doctors, and 27 sergeants.

However, with the decline of the Zhou Dynasty, few vassal states continued to abide by this regulation.

Even in a state of etiquette like Lu, there are at least four official positions in the country, including Situ, Sikou, Sima, and Da Zongbo.

The position that Zaiyu obtained, called the husband, was bound to the title of corporal.

According to the law of etiquette, once Zaiyu is canonized as a corporal, he will immediately leave the common people class and jump into the ranks of scholar-bureaucrats.

At the same time, he will also get at least one hundred acres of fertile land that matches his title as a reward.

But now the canonization of scholar-bureaucrats in various countries rarely strictly abides by the rules and regulations of Zhou Li.

So according to Yang Hu's appreciation for Jae Yu, the land he can get should be far more than that.

Anyway, the land bestowed by the canonized Zaiyu does not need to be taken from Yang Hu's hands. The canonized scholar-officials cut and gave the public land, so of course Yang Hu will reward him generously.

Therefore, getting the position of husband seems to be a small step forward, but in fact it is a big step in life.

Jae Yu's whole body was shaken, and he suddenly felt that his waist was no longer sore, and his legs were no longer hurting.

He bowed solemnly and thanked him: "How can I, He De, be treated so favorably by Yangzi?"

The man smiled back and said: "You are really humble. From my point of view, with your talent, you will be promoted in a short time in the position of husband.

Yangzi has always been kind to sages. Since he came to power, he has promoted three people to be doctors and nine people to the rank of sergeant.With your intellect, it's only a matter of time before you join them in the future. "

Hearing this, Zai Yu thought to himself: "Although Yang Hu's conduct is not good, he is really good to his own people.

It's just a pity!It is only a few years since his downfall, and in the meantime, I'd better not draw too much attention to him.

Otherwise, when Yang Hu leaves the State of Lu, I will inevitably be liquidated! "

But thinking about the same thing in his heart, Jae Yu still had a smile on his face.

He replied: "Please reply to Yangzi. I have already felt his heart. When the summer solstice comes, I will definitely attend the canonization ceremony on time, and I will never disappoint his high expectations."

Hearing this, the man responded with a smile: "Yangzi knows people well, since he dared to appoint you, he naturally wouldn't worry that you would disappoint his expectations.

Besides, in a short time, Yoko just needs to ask you for something.Presumably you will not refuse his request, will you? "

"ask?"

Zai Yu frowned.

He's a small peddler, what would a big man like Yang Hu need to ask him for?
But at this time, on the one hand, he needed to keep a distance from Yang Hu, and on the other hand, he needed Yang Hu's help.

So Zai Yu didn't dare to speak to death, but just replied.

"As long as it is in line with etiquette and morality, even if Yangzi doesn't ask, I will do it at all costs.

But if it is something that violates etiquette and human ethics, then even if a sharp knife is placed on my neck, I will not accept it. "

Hearing this, the man nodded in admiration and said, "You really are like what your teacher said, you are a gentleman with the same appearance and appearance! Don't worry, Yangzi will not make things difficult for you."

After speaking, the man saluted and left.

Jae Yu's face was flushed with embarrassment written all over his head and toes.

Zaiyu felt ashamed to say that he was the same outside and inside.

Saying that he is a gentleman, Zaiyu thinks he is at most a Hulian.

Fortunately, the light was dim at this time, so the other party didn't notice Jae Yu's abnormality.

Zai Yu watched the man leave, then pushed open the fence door of his house and walked into the room.

He went to the table and lit the oil lamp.

Under the light of the flickering fire, Zaiyu took out the wine gourd hidden under the bed, and pulled off the lid of the gourd.

First, he covered the mouth of the gourd with his hand and slightly fanned the smell of alcohol into his nostrils, a drunken expression suddenly appeared on his face.

Afterwards, Zaiyu raised the gourd, gurgling, and drank the wine that had been treasured for more than a year in one gulp.

After drinking the wine, Zaiyu threw the gourd aside, his excitement was beyond words, and he couldn't help singing.

"A man was born between heaven and earth, how can he live in depression for a long time! I, Zaiyu, will finally stand up!"

　All the recommended votes are only blown to them,

　　All monthly tickets are broken for them.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)