girl let me check

Chapter 290 What grade are you?

The academy square is surrounded by dense shading. The bluestone floor under the white walls and black tiles is very simple. The faint gold and silver patterns on the high platform add to the nobility, demonstrating the majesty of the highest institution of learning in the empire.

More and more students gathered around the central axis, and one after another, everyone arrived.

Fang Weihan glanced around and found that most of these people were familiar faces. They all belong to the same circle, and even if Fang Weihan is not familiar with them, he knows them all.

It is worth noting that Wang Boguang of the Uehara Wang family and Lu Shengxiang of the Fanyang Lu family are not here.

The gate of Qinghuo Academy opens every three years. These two people are a few years older than Fang Weihan and were students in the previous year.

Fang Weihan even remembered the results of their award ceremony.

Lu Shengxiang's official position is Qianniu Beibei, who is under the sixth rank. It is an ordinary military attache position for the children of aristocratic families, but there is nothing special about it.

What is more special is Wang Boguang's appointment.

As the heir of the Uehara Wang family, Wang Boguang was awarded the official position of Zhongshu Sheren at the ceremony.

Zhongshu Sheren, a senior official of Zhongshu Mansion, with the rank of fifth grade. Positioned between the fourth-rank official, Zhongshu Shilang, and the sixth-rank official, Tongshi Shiren, his status is equivalent to that of the prefect of a county.

This can be said to be an unprecedented awarding result, and it caused an uproar as soon as it was announced.

The existence of Qinghuo Academy is the result of the compromise between the emperor and the aristocratic family, as well as the compromise between the Prime Minister and the imperial power. Both parties are tacitly abiding by certain unwritten rules.

For example... the official position conferred cannot be too high.

In the past investiture ceremonies, the highest rank was given to the sixth rank, such as the local governor's history or the captain, the central government's crown prince Shaozhanshi, left and right Yude, Dushui envoy, Tongshisheren and other official positions . Most people's official positions are minor officials at the seventh and eighth grades.

How to use family energy to achieve rapid promotion in the future is the student's own business and the country has no control over it. But it is really degrading to be awarded a high official right after graduating from the academy.

However, the Zhongshu Sheren is an important official position. He is responsible for drafting edicts and handling matters of six of the thirty-six departments of the Shangshu Mansion. It can be said that one-sixth of the edicts conveyed by the central government to the world must come from a Zhongshushe. passing through human hands.

The mainstay of the Zhongshu Province, the lifeblood of the country, you, the Uehara Wang family, just gave it to your heir like this?

This incident caused huge protests at the time. Although they were finally suppressed by the Uehara Wang family with strong tactics, the rift between the Jianghuai family and the Uehara Wang family further expanded, which in disguise contributed to the current situation of division and confrontation within the family.

Fang Weihan looked at the place where the Uehara Wang family was and found that there were no children of the main family, they were all children of branch families.

After all, his classmate Wang Zhongguang had just been killed by Fang Weihan with a sword a few days ago, and his two remaining brothers were too young. Naturally, the head of the Uehara Wang family had no one else who could be sent to participate in the investiture.

"Will your second uncle come to this investiture ceremony?"

Fang Weihan asked Xiao Jin.

For such an important ceremony, someone at the level of the clan leader of the Eight Surnames must be present. Although Xiao Fuwei is not the clan leader, his identity is just right. He belongs to both the Lanling Xiao clan and Tianque White Robe.

Xiao Fuwei was present at the last investiture ceremony.

"No...Second uncle seems to be very busy these two days."

Xiao Jin raised his eyes and glanced at Fang Weihan, then quickly looked away.

She's not stupid, of course she knows what's going on. It must be because of the thing Fang Weihan and his second uncle did together two days ago.

"You didn't want me to know, so I didn't ask."

After Sha Xuyi's nightmare incident, Xiao Jin took his words as the highest principle of action. As long as Fang Weihan said he wouldn't let her do it, Xiao Jin would definitely not do it.

Even if the strange thought persists in his mind, Xiao Jin will selectively ignore it.

But despite saying this, the girl still silently hugged Fang Weihan's arm tighter.

Open-mindedness and well-behavedness are just superficial. After all, this is the person she loves most... How could she not be worried?

Fang Weihan's mood was a little complicated.

It is very gratifying to see others change for the better, but if the reason for this change is oneself, then there must be a little bit of sadness in the gratification.

"Well, thank you, Xiaojin."

he said softly.

Tao Yunjiang held Fang Weihan's other hand and listened silently to the conversation between Fang Weihan and Xiao Jin.

She knew how Xiao Jin became like this step by step... The girls around him all had an unforgettable experience with him.

Xiao Jin is too afraid of losing, and Miss Xie doesn't want to let go... Then what is she?

Perhaps, it is the persistence of wanting to realize the ideal together with him.

Tao Yunjiang thought.

The girl pursed her pink lips lightly, and the hair hanging down on the side of her face covered her somewhat dazed expression.

"lets change a topic……"

Xiao Jin shook his arm, his apricot eyes narrowed slightly, his crystal eyes flickered, and the rippling water seemed to calm the uneasiness just now.

"Have you inquired about this investiture ceremony in advance?"

"I asked about it. I didn't find out."

Fang Weihan was a little helpless.

"Fang Zun paid special attention to this matter and gave up my power of appointment in advance."

"Fang Zun?"

Xiao Jin's fine eyebrows wrinkled slightly.

"What does he mean..."

As the eldest daughter of the Lanling Xiao family, Xiao Jin has a deeper understanding of the current political situation in the court than Wang Zhiyou.

Wang Zhiyou thought that everything would be fine if Fang obeyed the official position appointed to Fang Weihan, but this was not the case in Xiao Jin's opinion.

After all, King Guangling... is not a one-word king like the two kings of Qin and Jin, and is not Fang Zun's biological flesh and blood. What's more, Fang Weihan's momentum is now at its peak. Many people don't know the emperor's surname, but they all know that there is such a person, Fang Weihan, the king of Guangling, who killed the second son of the Uehara Wang family in the street and still came back safe and sound.

Xiao Jin would naturally wonder whether this incident was a beating or a warning from Fang Zun.

"I don't know either. Let's wait until the results of this award ceremony come out."

Since his arms were held and he couldn't free his hand, Fang Weihan had to rub Xiao Jin with his elbow to signal her to be calm and calm.

A layer of light pink appeared on the girl's cheeks, and she glanced at Fang Weihan in shame.

"Fang Zun...he'd better arrange a good place for you."

Tao Yunjiang gritted his teeth.

She already had no respect for the emperor, but now she hated him even more.

"If...if you are not satisfied with the place he has arranged for you, I can ask grandpa to transfer you to Changyuan."

The girl looked hesitant.

The borders were all bitter and cold places, and she was a little worried that Fang Weihan would not want to go.

"Changyuan... is also a good choice. The only problem is that if you are not in Changming, you may not be able to grasp first-hand political trends in a timely manner."

Fang Weihan didn't think about this at all. He was thinking about the pros and cons of this matter for himself.

If you put aside the geographical location, then Changyuan is definitely a good place to go.

There is no shortage of training opportunities when facing the border with foreign races. Being far away from Changming can have a good political environment. The immediate boss is one of his own, so he can completely let go of his hands and feet to do whatever he wants.

But the problem is...it's too remote.

Once something unexpected happened in Chang Ming, it would take as short as three to five days or as long as ten and a half months to receive the news. By the time he reacted, things in Changming City were already over.

If you choose to leave Changming, it is equivalent to giving up the political assets that you have worked so hard to manage, and choosing to go to another place where you are unfamiliar with and start over from scratch. Whether the newly formed interest group centered on you can maintain it depends on one question.

In addition, Fang Weihan still remembered the reasons for the Taikang Rebellion not long after.

The long wall collapsed and the border gates were invaded by invaders. In this case, the situation of Changyuan Nine Towns will definitely not be much better.

Choosing to go to Changyuan is equivalent to choosing to focus on development, giving up all the results that have been achieved before, and betting that you can gather enough troops before the chaos comes. The risk of this plan is really high, and it can only be used as a backup option when you are desperate.

"Boom!"

Just as Fang Weihan was thinking about it, bursts of bells came from the hexagonal prismatic platform in front of him.

The bell rang three times to signal everyone to be quiet and solemn, as a big event was about to be announced.

Golden light surged from the surface of the giant clock, and majestic and holy golden air waves swept across the high platform.

The white-haired old man walked up to the high platform step by step with a solemn expression.

The dean of Qinghuo Academy, Shi Dangliu.

He stood in front of the giant bell, waving his palms horizontally, and the golden scroll was spread out in front of him, showing the majestic divine light.

Shi Dangliu began to read the contents of the scroll.

"In the past, my great ancestor, Emperor Gao, responded to the call with divine martial arts and opened up great undertakings. He focused on virtue and promoted human nature. He expanded the land and resisted the barbarians, and his power was overwhelming both at home and abroad. However, when the divine Zhou was established at the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, hundreds of wastes were waiting to be revitalized. There are no dead people on the outside, and there is no one on the inside. He is a talented person who manages the world. He is as eager to seek talents as a boat, so he set up a fire hospital to search for Yang Junyi. Since then, it has only been more than a hundred years, and the government has been well-connected and many scholars have filled the court. The leaves are shining again, and the flames are shining again..."

Everyone stood with their heads held high and did not say much.

"The four seas are in peace, and all nations are in peace. The tiger roars and the wind blows in the valley, and the dragon and the clouds rise in the sky. Never forget the intention of seeking talents. Accept advice with an open mind and open the way of speech. Don't make gentlemen dumb and wise men silent..."

"On the 19th day of the Xianming Dynasty, the sky is full of energy. The awarding of honors and fires begins here!"

After Shi Dangliu finished reading, he raised both palms, and the waves of spiritual power violently hit the giant bell behind him.

"Boom! Boom! Boom..."

The giant bell tolls nine times to signal the beginning of the great event.

After the bell rang, a group of people walked onto the high platform one after another, all dressed in purple.

They are all high-ranking officials in the imperial court, leaders of a department.

The investiture ceremony is not only a promotion ceremony for Qinghuo Academy students, but also an opportunity for them to pay homage to the dock.

Many officials form nepotism through investiture ceremonies. Whoever invests you is equivalent to giving you a boost.

This is a huge favor, and in the Zhou society, which values ​​​​humanity, it will have to be repaid in the future.

Wen holds a wat board and wears a sword. Civil and military officials lined up on both sides of the giant bell to confront each other.

There were two people standing at the front of the civil servants.

Remonstrance to the official, censor Zhongcheng, Xiangcheng County Duke, and Zhou Liangyi, the head of the Zhou family in Runan.

There are also Dr. Guanglu, Shangshu Youcheng, Pingyang County Duke, and Pei Wenqi, the head of the Pei family in Hedong.

Two family heads with the eighth surname came unexpectedly, and Fang Weihan knew both of them.

Zhou Liangyi is Xie Lingwan's uncle. Fang Weihan met him often when he was a child and is an old acquaintance.

It was this old acquaintance who had a bad attitude towards me... He always thought that he had delayed Xie Lingwan.

Pei Wenqi is Pei Jie's father, and his relationship with Pei Jie is even worse than that between Xie Tao and Xie Lingwan.

Xie Tao at least cultivated Xie Lingwan as his heir, while Pei Wenqi acted as if he didn't have Pei Jie as a son.

The truth or falsehood of that rumor became even more confusing because of his attitude.

Fang Weihan looked at the sequence of generals on the right side of the giant clock.

There are also two people standing at the front on the general's side.

One is General Gao Jing of Youjin Wuwei, the head of the Bohai Gao family. I once worked with Fang Weihan in the outer city.

The other one was a strong and powerful man, whom Fang Weihan didn't recognize.

"Who is the military attaché on the far left?"

Fang Weihan poked Xiao Jin.

"General Zuo Shenwuwei, King Fang Xuanmei of Pingyuan."

The girl took one look and gave the answer.

The eldest lady of the Lanling Xiao family is impeccable in the field of intelligence.

"This man doesn't show up often and lives in seclusion. His blood relationship with you is probably very different. He climbed to this position entirely by virtue of his military merit and cultivation. He is Fang Zun's right-hand man. Among the Six Guards in the north of the city, there are also Especially the Zuo Shenwu Army is the most favored. Military pay is also provided to the Zuo Shenwu Guards first, and then to the rest of the guards."

Xiao Jin gave a very fair evaluation.

"This guy is worth keeping company with."

"Well... Grandpa also said that Prince Fang Xuanmei of Pingyuan is a good soldier when leading troops in war."

Tao Yunjiang also added.

Fang Weihan nodded and started a new round of thinking.

Since Fang Xuanmei appeared here, it meant that Fang Zun must have sent people to the Forbidden Army in the north of the city.

But I don’t know if I added it.

Shi Dangliu stood directly in front of the giant bell and was reading out the list of honorees.

"Wang Yuanqi, has excellent moral character and is good at making decisions. He was awarded the title of Zuo Si Jian by the young master, and he was promoted to the seventh rank."

"Shen Fu, who is upright and unswerving, knows gains and losses. He is awarded the rank of Shi Censor in the palace, with the title of seventh grade."

……

Those who were named walked up to the high platform one after another, saluted and talked with their future colleagues or superiors, and took over their official robes and official seals from their hands.

Fang Weihan listened for a long time and finally heard an acquaintance of his.

"Wang Zhiyou, who is well versed in building construction and has a wise mind. He was awarded the title of "Secret Pavilion Compiler" by the general. He was given the title of "Feng Delang" and was promoted from the sixth rank."

Jiang Zuo Secret Pavilion Editor is one of the subordinate officials who supervises Jiang Zuo. Its main function is to manage documents, coordinate construction specifications from various places, and discuss construction expenditures. Equivalent to a professional project cost accountant and librarian.

To be fair, this is a very high starting point. Work hard, and with his status as the eldest son of the Langya Wang family, he will definitely be able to be among the prime ministers and assistants in the future.

Wang Zhiyou walked up to the high platform with a smile on his face and chatted animatedly with the general deputy supervisor. It seemed that the two of them had known each other for a long time.

"Shen Yuanxing, knows things, observes rules, and is good at strategy. He is awarded the title of Living Room Personnel and is promoted to the sixth rank."

Responsible for recording the emperor's daily actions and court affairs. Equivalent to the State Secretary and the highest office clerk.

The Wuxing Shen family had never cared much about official career, but this time they actually pushed Shen Yuanxing to the emperor's side.

Maybe this is some kind of statement?

Shen Yuanxing walked onto the stage without a smile and received his official uniform and official seal.

"By the way...I haven't asked yet. What officers will you two be awarded?"

Fang Weihan suddenly asked.

"I'm……"

Just as Tao Yunchang was about to speak, he heard the words from the stone on the stage:

"Tao Yunjiang is knowledgeable in martial arts, honest and forthright. He has served the country well and has affection for the people."

"Teaching Yiwei to hold a halberd, General Ningyuan, from the fifth rank."

When this statement came out, everyone was lost.

The first fifth grade of this investiture ceremony appeared.

(End of this chapter)