Chapter 0147 Second Rank

Upon opening the door, two people dressed in ninth grade official attire were seen holding up a blue and purple patterned poster, surrounded by four officials entering from the main entrance.

Respectfully kowtow to Ye Guanren for being the second place Jinshi in the first class of the palace examination at Qing High School

In the moment she saw it, the qi was connected. Ye Qing felt a daze and a trace of green qi rushed over. However, she calmed down and asked, "You two are gentlemen from the Ministry of Rites. Who is the first three yuan

Two ninth rank officials hurriedly bowed and said, "Are you a new Jinshi? Greetings, the top scholar is Xu Wenzhao, and the flower scout is Cao Wushao

These are all three elements from a past life, "Ye Qing replied with a bow and a smile," Xu Wenzhao and Cao Wushao have long been famous. Since they are on the same list, they cannot be separated from each other - come and give them a reward

Speaking of which, he drew two hundred taels of silver tickets and gave them to the ninth grade official. He then drew another one and instructed the store staff who had come to hear the sound, "Come with me on a business trip and give each person ten taels of silver. Please have a table for the rest of the banquet

The steward received the silver bill and repeatedly agreed.

In this world, the Dao and Fa are revered, and although corruption and bribery are inevitable, and the mortal world is also less regulated, most officials still exercise restraint due to fear of punishment after death.

This is not morality or religion, it's just reverence for justice - it's just underworld justice.

However, the official salaries in this world are relatively generous, ranging from ten thousand taels for the first grade, eight thousand taels for the second grade, six thousand taels for the third grade, four thousand taels for the fourth grade, and two thousand taels for the fifth grade, all decreasing in increments of one thousand taels.

And the sixth grade is 1400 taels, the seventh grade is 1000 taels, the eighth grade is 600 taels, and the ninth grade is 400 taels, decreasing by 200 taels.

If these two ninth grade officials in front of us are not corrupt, they will only receive an annual salary of two hundred taels and some rewards (bonuses). This one hundred taels is equivalent to half a year's salary.

Ye Qing can give more, but there is a rule here that showing wealth in the imperial capital is not a wise move.

Sir or Madam, what other guidance do you have below? "Ye Qing asked with a smile as she saw the two of them receiving the bank receipts.

You are a Jinshi (successful candidate in the imperial examination), and today you don't have much to do. You just need to report to the Ministry of Rites, register as an official, and become a Jinshi (successful candidate in the imperial examination). As usual, you will receive rewards. Apart from that, there is nothing else to do. Tomorrow, there will be a banquet at Qionghu Daoist Temple in the north of the city. Please attend the banquet on time. The emperor will arrive

Ye Qing couldn't help but laugh when he saw the two of them say this. After a few more words, the two of them resigned. Ye Qing escorted them out of the door and watched them leave. When he came back, he changed into his ceremonial attire.

Jiang Zinan quickly waited on him and helped him change up, smiling, "Young master, you are truly a lucky man. You are ranked second on the list. It has been many years since we last saw you in Nancang County

Ye Qing let out a "hmm" and smiled, "Now we're going to the Ministry of Rites

After speaking, he hired a cart and rushed to the Ministry of Rites.

The Ministry of Rites had already closed, but today it was different. When we arrived at the imperial city, we saw cold stars filling the sky, the first moon like a hook, and palace lanterns along the way.

Passing the Golden Bridge along the way, I saw the guards standing straight with swords hanging from their waists.

A slightly chilly wind came towards Ye Qing, who only had time to feel the majesty and solemnity beneath the Nine Heavens Tower. While pondering, he arrived at the Ministry of Rites.

There are already over a hundred people discussing in the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites.

The Jinshi enter through this door! "Said the official guided, and Ye Qing smiled as he saw a corridor leading to him. He entered the side hall and saw several Jinshi inside, who were unfamiliar but knew each other. He bowed and silently listened to a question from an official sitting in the main seat.

You are all jinshi, listed as heavenly scholars, but you are also jinshi of Da Cai, with official status. Being jinshi does not mean that you are indifferent to the world. Many predecessors have also served the country and have a distinguished history, "said the capable and clear official of the Ministry of Rites.

Ye Qing looked closely and saw a fifth grade official, in his fifties, with half gray hair and no language. After a while, it was Ye Qing's turn.

Seeing Ye Qing, the man was stunned and said, "Name, registered residence!"

Ye Qing was also taken aback. His practice of Taoism made him keenly aware that this person was a bit unhappy. With a cough, he said, "Ye Qing from Pingshou County, Nancang County, Yingzhou

As he handed over his exam card, the official took it, but didn't immediately look. He glanced at him and said, "I remember, he was the second place winner. He's only seventeen years old, and he's still the first young second place winner in this dynasty's three hundred years. Unfortunately, he's not the top scorer. Otherwise, it would really be a good story

These words surprised Ye Qing, who glanced at the official in surprise. He didn't understand where he had offended the official, and he was a top ranked scholar who was about to retire. He was only a fifth rank official, how could he dare to offend himself? I don't know the reason behind this, so I can't hold back for now, so I won't say anything.

It's strange to say, but Ye Qing remained silent. The scene suddenly became cold and stern, and several scholars around were stunned and couldn't help but glance at each other.

The official also felt the pressure and couldn't help but chuckle. He took out the document and filled it out, saying, "As a jinshi, you can protect one of our ancestors, a lifelong person. Who do you want to protect

Since he was doing his job, Ye Qing replied, "Our ancestors are our fathers

He told the name taboo and registered residence that although Ye Qing's father was just a child, his father was also justified by his son's value. When he covered up his life, he said Qian Qian, and the official was stunned: "Is it your wife?"

No

Not being a legitimate wife, isn't this a child's play, treating national grace as a city grace

I think your Excellency has drunk too much and is already talking nonsense, "Ye Qing smiled, his face darkened." Being a successful candidate and protecting our ancestors and living people is a grace jointly established by the Heavenly Court and the Imperial Court

Throughout the ages, I have never heard of coercion in the selection of successful candidates. It is all based on one's own heart. I believe this gentleman has objections to the Heavenly Court and imperial edicts

That adult can stop writing and submit to the Heavenly Court and the Imperial Court, "Ye Qing said coldly, feeling pleased to see the official stunned.

Bangyan Gong, Mr. Zhang just casually said it without any intention, "said a Jinshi quickly.

Without saying much, these fifth grade features quickly filled out the document. Ye Qing took it, bowed, turned around, and left, not even wanting to understand why. There are so many inexplicable people like this in the world.

Ye Qing brushed his sleeve and walked out, followed by the Jinshi who had just spoken. He bowed with both hands and said, "Ye Bangyan, you don't need to be angry about this person, you're just jealous

Ye Qing saw this person and remembered that his name was Ge Zhushi. He had spoken several times during his time at Gonghu. He was around thirty years old, dressed neatly, and had a graceful demeanor. Before Ye Qing could speak, he whispered, "I know this person. Even if they have ancestral roots, they will only be successful in the imperial examination in their lifetime

After the age of thirty-six, he entered the officialdom. Due to his low position, he worked hard for twenty years and relied on the ancestral legacy of Duke Su to become a fifth rank official. This was an official he added to his retirement plan and would retire in less than half a year. Therefore, he couldn't bear to see others become jinshi. It's just a matter of getting older. Seeing that you're only seventeen years old, he couldn't help but feel angry

Ye Qing smiled faintly and said, "So that's how it is

Without further ado, Ge Zhushi said enviously, "I am a jinshi, and you are the second highest jinshi. This can be very impressive, and no wonder he is angry in his heart. I envy both of them

The first thing is that ancestral halls can be built according to the specifications of the main deity temple, and can be open for worship. This is not acceptable

According to the rules, only members of the family can offer incense in the ancestral hall. Outsiders are not allowed to offer incense, or there may be some borderline situations where household servants can offer incense, but it cannot be done openly.

It's really amazing to allow outsiders to offer incense. Ye Qing listens to him and continues to say, "You can also build a Jinshi memorial archway. Even if the county magistrate comes to visit, he should also salute. Finally, he will be able to protect the living and ancestors."

As he was speaking, he saw several Jinshi come in again. Ge Zhushi stopped talking and said, "This is not a place to talk. Tonight, you need to pack your emotions. Tomorrow night, there will be a Qionghu banquet, and later tonight, a group of Jinshi who live together in Gonghu will hold a banquet. We will drink and have a long conversation all night - don't argue with this person

Saying goodbye, Ye Qing also bowed. After going out, he called for a ox cart, sat on it, and said, "Go to Gonghu

With a shout from the coachman, the ox cart began to move. At this moment, there were almost no pedestrians on the official street, only the sound of hooves stepping on the road. It was only then that Ye Qing woke up and scrutinized the newly obtained confession document without realizing it.

With it, one has a legitimate official position, the Enze family, and carefully checks their luck. They see a slight decrease in green energy, and their own red luck is already slightly yellow, but now there is a spreading of bright yellow.

Many people have a misconception that having a blue aura means having a blue destiny. In fact, this is a fallacy. Even if a person is appreciated by the emperor and displays a blue purple aura, their own destiny also undergoes a transformation process.

Generally speaking, the lower second level can be reached quickly without much difficulty, while the lower level requires time and experience, and the same level requires more cooperation from all aspects.

The governor of a state has a pure green spirit, and his appreciation is mostly light green spirit. With admiration, it is not difficult to reach the red county-level officials, but it is somewhat difficult to reach the golden county-level officials. It still requires oneself to have the ability and qualifications. To reach light green and serve in the state, it is even more difficult.

The Jinshi is of Qingqi, while the Tongjinshi is of Qingqing. With this background, it can be said that there is basically no difficulty in serving as a county magistrate. The county governor can be reached as long as he endures for a few years, but the level of state officials cannot be guaranteed.

The great calamity is still three years away, and it is precisely when I have secured my position and achieved second place. All of my first plans have been realized, and now I am writing a book

This book is not a masterpiece, on the contrary, it is a novel.

Ye Qing is not self deprecating, but there are reasons beyond his control. He thought to himself, "Which one should I use to have the greatest advantage? It also conforms to the laws of the Great Tribulation

Fengshen Yanyi? These three saints are probably being hinted at by people in this world as three Taojun, and they really have film and television suspicions, which is inappropriate

And I'm not familiar with the political map of the Shang Dynasty, don't deceive yourself

Romance of the Three Kingdoms? This has no background in gods and demons, which does not conform to the law of maximizing interests

Or it can be combined, using the Romance of the Three Kingdoms for the secular background and the Fengshen Romance for the Taoist hierarchy. It's just that the three leaders are a bit obvious, and this Hongjun is probably a disaster - what does it mean to force a Hongjun on top of them when people think that the three leaders are a metaphor for the Three Dao Lords

With that, perhaps we can classify Hongjun as a Taoist ruler, and the five below happen to be the Five Emperors