No one could understand what Fu Xiaoguan was thinking, even the emperor found it difficult to understand at this moment.
In any case, this doctor of the imperial court cannot be compared with the doctor of the Ministry of Revenue. Although they are both of the fifth rank, the gap between them is more than a thousand miles.
The so-called Chao San Da Fu is just a title. Unless summoned by His Majesty, he cannot even enter the Golden Palace, and he has no place to work - there is no official business at all, so how can there be a place to work?
But it is different for the Langzhong of the Ministry of Revenue. This official has specific responsibilities and needs to report to the Ministry of Revenue every day. Then, while doing his job there, he has to come into contact with many government offices.
They all work in this palace, and through interacting with each other, they will get to know many officials and then integrate into one of their circles. If they know how to behave, have the support of noble people, and the push of good friends, they will be able to thrive in this temple and have the opportunity to rise to the top.
So Fu Xiaoguan cut off his own path, which made Dong Kangping quite disappointed, but made Shangguan Wenxiu happy.
"My dear little official, this position is good. You can come to my Imperial College to sit in the court. There are many books in the Imperial College. You can read as much as you want."
Fu Xiaoguan was still kneeling at this moment. He couldn't stand up without the emperor's order. He could only smile bitterly in his heart, turned his head and said thank you to Shangguan Wenxiu.
This old man is a good man!
"Get up." The emperor finally spoke.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"In my opinion, it would be better if you could take the title of Imperial Court Official and sit in the Ministry of Revenue on weekdays, awaiting orders from Minister Dong."
"Ah...!" Fu Xiaoguan doesn't want to enter this palace!
He wanted to have such an idle position and then return to Linjiang. In this way, if someone wanted to frame him, they would have to go through the investigation of the Dali Temple, instead of being able to execute him on the spot in Linjiang as in the past because of his status as a landlord.
When the emperor saw him, he was surprised. Is this kid stupid?
Oh, he is a scholar at heart after all, otherwise...
"You can sit in the Ministry of Revenue or the Imperial College on weekdays. It's settled!"
The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment again. No, there had been no precedent for such a thing in the two hundred years since the founding of the Yu Dynasty!
What a great favor this was! He could actually work in two government offices with this sinecure, and not be controlled by either government office!
It is obvious that His Majesty wants to cultivate Fu Xiaoguan. Such a large degree of freedom is an opportunity for Fu Xiaoguan to get in touch with more government offices and get to know more officials. This kid is about to take off!
Thinking about it again, Fu Xiaoguan just said that he had two women he liked, Dong Shulan was one of them, but he didn't mention the other one.
Those who are interested have already thought that Her Royal Highness the Ninth Princess has been to Linjiang. Recently, there seems to be news in Beijing that Fu Xiaoguan and Her Royal Highness the Ninth Princess are together - then the other woman Fu Xiaoguan likes is very likely to be Her Royal Highness the Ninth Princess!
But the son-in-law cannot serve as an official in the court, but His Majesty gave Fu Xiaoguan an official position. What is the reason behind this?
I can't figure it out. Even if I can't figure it out, one thing is certain. If this Fu Xiaoguan doesn't make a big mistake in the future, I'm afraid he will become the new upstart of the capital!
Before he was seventeen, he had already written many books and written many articles, leaving his name on thousands of steles and stone tablets, and presented disaster relief strategies to Your Majesty. Your Majesty granted him the status of a Jinshi, the rank of a fifth-rank Chao San Dafu, and he was free to work in the Ministry of Revenue and the Imperial College - how long had it been?
This kid just attended court for the first time yesterday, but he scolded the Minister of Rites Shi Chaoyuan so much that he vomited blood and fainted.
This kid received such a great reward from His Majesty on his second appearance in court today. What did he do?
The imperial study's report yesterday afternoon was not spread out, and the ministers did not know that the disaster relief strategy had been approved and was about to be implemented. They were wondering whether it was the policy paper on how to fight the war in the palace examination that caught the attention of His Majesty?
But the palace examination only selects the top three, and there are already three Jinshi standing here. Is there any place for this kid among the top three?
Shi Yiming, Fang Wenxing, and Xi Shuang were feeling very upset. Today was the day the top three in the palace examination would be announced, and they should have been the stars of the show. But the limelight had been snatched away by this little official Fu. Even the Imperial College and the Ministry of Revenue were trying to snatch him away! And this guy just wouldn't give in!
What on earth are you thinking about?
Shi Yiming really wanted to ask.
Yes, find an opportunity to beat this guy up and then ask him some questions!
His Majesty seemed to have just remembered that the top three in the palace examination had not yet been announced, so he waved his hand. Eunuch Jia had already drafted the imperial edict to reward Fu Xiaoguan and placed it on His Majesty's dragon table.
The emperor took the seal and stamped it, and Eunuch Jia cleared his throat.
"Minister Fu, please obey my orders!"
Fu Xiaoguan had no choice but to kneel down again.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, summons you: Mr. Fu of Linjiang is a man of profound knowledge and understanding of governance, a rare talent! His book on disaster relief strategies is deeply resonant with me and can save the people from disaster. I will promote it throughout the country, so that all my people will enjoy the Emperor's grace. Therefore, I grant you the status of a Jinshi (Jinshi), the rank of Chao San Dafu (Chao San Dafu), and the freedom to work freely in the Imperial College and the Ministry of Revenue. This is my decree!"
Fu Xiaoguan shouted "Long live the emperor!" and then stood up and took the imperial edict from Eunuch Jia's hand. Only at this moment did he feel completely at ease.
He turned to face the ministers with a smile on his face and bowed. Prime Minister Yan Beixi also smiled at this moment. He took a step forward and patted Fu Xiaoguan on the shoulder affectionately: "Congratulations, Master Fu. I really admire your talent and learning. If you have time someday, please come to the Yan Mansion for a visit."
"Prime Minister Yan, you are so kind to me. I will definitely visit your house and listen to your teachings in the future."
Since the prime minister has expressed his opinion, all officials must also express their opinions.
Then all kinds of congratulations and invitations were heard one after another. Shi Chaoyuan's face was stiff. This guy is a villain who has succeeded!
The three Jinshi were dumbfounded again. "Brother, we are still waiting for His Majesty to announce who will be the top scorer."
Do you know the top scorer?
Number one in the country! Number one in the country!
This year's number one scholar has no flavor at all...!
Shangguan Wenxiu couldn't squeeze through, so he could only shout, "Brother Fu, I'll wait for you outside after the court is dismissed!"
"Okay!"
Xu Huaishu, the Minister of Rites, stood watching from a distance with a rather delighted look on his face. In any case, it seemed that his sister's once useless son now had a chance, but how far could he go?
Do you want to tell Dad about this?
Will Dad recognize this grandson?
Dong Kangping did not join in the fun with Fu Xiaoguan, but was whispering with Master Yan.
“Brother Yan, does this matter still depend on the child’s opinion?”
Master Yan smiled calmly, "Brother Dong, a tree cannot grow without roots, water cannot form a lake without a source, and a person cannot gain a foothold without a foundation. Don't rush this matter, how about waiting for another two years?"
Dong Kangping's heart trembled, and he understood what Yan Shidao meant.
Yan Shidao is not optimistic about Fu Xiaoguan, because... he has nothing!
"That's not my intention. I'm sure Her Royal Highness the Princess has also contacted you."
"That's fine. I'm sure Her Royal Highness the Princess wouldn't want to see Shulan suffer."
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