The advantage of being a military officer is that they can be promoted as long as they have made contributions, unlike civil servants who need to accumulate experience slowly.
But in this peaceful and prosperous era, with no wars to fight, the only way for military officers to be promoted is to make significant contributions and invent new things.
Does this sound familiar? Yes, it's the same approach used to commute the sentences of death row inmates.
Who would have thought that the two could squeeze into the same track?
Fortunately, the emperor of the time was not confused and did not emphasize civil affairs over military affairs just because the country was stable.
Since ancient times, dynasties that valued culture over military power have never had a good ending.
If a foreign enemy invades, who will defend the country? Will civil servants be asked to recite poems on the battlefield?
Each profession has its own specialization. Civil servants are responsible for managing internal affairs, handling daily administrative affairs, formulating policies and implementing them.
Military officers are responsible for training soldiers, commanding troops in combat, and protecting national security.
We may not fight a war, but we must train our soldiers. This is also an effective deterrent to our neighboring countries who are eyeing us covetously.
In fact, Tie Dongming hopes that Tie Zhu can join the army and inherit his father's legacy.
Han Zeyu had no objection to this, he just felt that the timing was not right.
Besides, Tiezhu was just a commoner. Since he could not reveal his true identity, the highest official position he could choose was an eighth-rank captain.
Take Tie Shaochen as an example. He has a father who is a general, a mother who comes from a noble family, and he passed the military examination.
Finally, he got the position of a seventh-rank captain, with an annual salary of 45 taels, which is equivalent to 2,800 yuan per month in RMB.
If Tiezhu became a captain, he would be demoted three levels compared to others.
What could Han Zeyu say? Congratulations, Comrade Tiezhu. If you rely on that little salary, you will definitely starve to death.
Of course, those who can become officials will definitely not live on this salary alone.
As for Tiezhu's appetite, he should thank the large inheritance left to him by his parents.
Since you have already fallen to the dust, you might as well find another way.
Dali Temple is great! Although we can't rely on Tiezhu to solve the case, he can catch the bad guys.
As you catch more people and accumulate more merits, won’t you get promoted quickly?
The Dali Temple is different from other departments. After a case is handled, rewards are given based on merit. Those who deserve promotions are promoted, and those who deserve demotes are demoted. The system is quite complete.
In Han Zeyu's opinion, this is just like a monster-killing game. You can level up when you have enough points.
Tie Dongming greeted Zhou Yi and asked him to take good care of Tie Zhu.
Zhou Yi was dumbfounded. Did he hear correctly that that idiot wanted to work at the Dali Temple? How desperate was that kid?
Tie Dongming also had complicated feelings. Young people nowadays are unwilling to follow the route planned by their parents and have to take a detour.
If he has never had blisters on his feet, he will never know pain. Let them do it on their own!
Han Zeyu took the indenture contract and went to remove Tiezhu's slave status.
This life is full of ups and downs. Today I am free from slavery, and tomorrow I will become an official.
The next day, Su Shien was on leave, and he and Han Zeyu sent Tiezhu to report.
"Master, I'm a little nervous."
"It's okay, just eat a bun."
"After eating, I became more nervous."
"Then eat two more."
Su Shien was helpless: "Those are meat buns, not reassurance pills, you two should be more reliable."
In the tense atmosphere along the way, the three of them finally stood at the gate of Dali Temple.
Simple, solemn and dignified, even the black lacquer plaque on the door looks so righteous.
Han Zeyu suddenly had the urge to squat down with his head in his hands, and shouted again: "It's unfair! I hope the adults will understand!"
Let’s go, this crappy place doesn’t suit his aura.
When Zhou Yi got off the carriage, he saw the back of someone who seemed to be fleeing. He never realized that there was something he was afraid of.
Tiezhu and Erkang said, "Don't run away, you two! You are so disloyal!"
Zhou Yi was amused. These three young people were quite interesting.
"Come on, stop howling and follow me in to familiarize myself with the environment."
Tiezhu lowered his hands awkwardly and followed Zhou Yi obediently, like a primary school student on his first day of school who was thrown to the teacher by his unscrupulous parents.
In fact, he didn't want to be an official. He wanted to live a carefree life with his master and his mistress.
Unfortunately, he is no longer a servant, so titles like young master and master must be changed.
Oh! So boring, so uncomfortable, I really want to go home...
Huh? What is this?
The person in the iron cage was wearing a gray prison uniform, with splints on his hands and black shackles on his ankles.
How serious a crime must this person have committed to deserve such supervision?
Zhou Yi warned Tiezhu not to get close and to be careful of being bitten, as this person was extremely dangerous.
"A dangerous person? Why not put him in a cell? I heard that the cells in the Dali Temple are indestructible."
Zhou Yi also had a headache.
"Why do you think he's here? First he bit through the bars of the cell, and yesterday he even cracked the brick wall."
Oh shit!
Tiezhu swept away his previous melancholy mood and looked at the wild man in front of him with admiration. He was so awesome!
The man seemed to be a little confused. When he saw someone approaching, he subconsciously attacked, causing the cage to clang.
Tiezhu was pulled away by Zhou Yi, feeling quite bored. It would be great if he could beat him up.
Zhou Yi warned him: "Observe the law and don't resort to lynching."
Tiezhu nodded in understanding. His master was an outlaw who broke the law.
Therefore, he often lynched Xiao Hei and Lao Huang, including himself.
In fact, his master is more suitable for the Dali Temple. How dare you refuse to surrender in his hands? I'll tear your teeth out.
If you ask Tiezhu which department he wants to go to, it must be the imperial kitchen!
But this day was not wasted, after all, he watched several big shows.
When leaving the yamen, Zhou Yi asked Tiezhu what he was holding in his hand?
The files cannot be taken home, and what you see and hear in the Dali Temple cannot be leaked.
Tiezhu indicated that he knew the rules and he would definitely not leak it "intentionally".
"This is a wanted poster with a bounty on it. I want to take it back and take a look at it. I'll get it back tomorrow."
Zhou Yi felt slightly relieved: "You are quite ambitious. If you catch anyone on this wanted list, not only will you get a monetary reward, you will also be promoted to a higher rank."
Tiezhu was shocked. "The bandit leader from years ago was ranked fourth on the local wanted list. Can I get a promotion by catching him?"
Zhou Yi knew about this and nodded in agreement, saying that he must be able to do it.
"Your official position is low, so it's easy to get promoted. The fourth place is definitely enough."
Tiezhu was heartbroken, beating his chest and stamping his feet, full of regret.
Zhou Yi was shocked. What happened?
Tiezhu pretended to be strong: "It's okay, I just think it's shameful to waste!"
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