Chapter 41 One Day Tour of the Ministry of Officials
Ye Xiaotian had made up his mind and asked Hua Yunfei and Mao Wenzhi to accompany him to Nanjing's Ministry of Personnel, and brought his prosecutor and his official uniform back. The next morning, Ye Xiaotian changed into his official uniform and led Hua Yunfei and Mao Wenzhi to the Ministry of Personnel.
Ye Xiaotian was wearing a green robe, with a horn-exposed head, and a magpies embroidered on the patch. This is the pattern on the supplementary uniforms of civil servants who are not a good person. They go up one by one. The ninth rank of the chief and deputy are quails, the eighth rank of the chief and deputy are orioles, the seventh rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank of the chief and deputy rank are embellished. If Ye Xiaotian could turn the little magpies on his chest into a egret with long legs and thin necks within three years, even if his "beast" practiced successfully, he could hold the beauty.
There were actually not many official positions in the Ming Dynasty, and there were not many regular servants who received salary from the court, so there were a large number of re-service and assistance from the yamen at all levels. This was raised by local governments and even local officials. As long as you could afford it, you could naturally have a large number of companions in front of the horse.
Therefore, Ye Xiaotian bought two sets of soap servants for Mao Wenzhi and Hua Yunfei, and they accompanied him to the Ministry of Personnel. With such a small rank, even the Minister of the Secretariat would not meet him, and even the Doctor and the Yuanwailang did not need to be received by Ye Xiaotian because he had received special attention from Zhang Jiangling.
Doctor Guo was very polite to Ye Xiaotian. He asked about his resume with a smile, and sent him out with a kind look. Looking at Ye Xiaotian's back as he walked out, Doctor Guo stroked his beard and smiled, thinking to himself: "What a person Gu Old Friend, but for some reason, he had a holiday with such an official who was as big as sesame and mung beans. Well, it's rare that he would speak once, so I'll help him. In two days, he set up a bureau to let this kid fall in, so that he can't turn over again."
The one who led Ye Xiaotian to see Doctor Guo was a clerk named Wang Qingshuo. Wang Qingshuo didn't know Ye Xiaotian's background. He was quite jealous when he saw him reaching the sky in one step, but now when he saw him, he was met by Doctor Guo. He thought he had something to do with Doctor Guo, so he became much more intimate with his words.
Ye Xiaotian came out of the signing room of Doctor Guo and said to Wang Qingshuo: "Wang Shuban, I wonder what I am responsible for as the prosecutor?"
Wang Qingshuo smiled and said, "Ye Tiju, no wonder you don't know. Our Ministry of Personnel has never promoted such an official position. Anyone with an official rank in our Ministry of Personnel is at least a sixth rank, and there are really no misunderstanding officials. However, Ye Tiju was specially taken care of by the court, so he specially set up a special position for you. This is the first time in our Ministry of Personnel. So I don't know what you should be responsible for?"
When Wang Qingshuo said this, he stopped and pointed to a small signing house in front of him and said, "Here, this is your office. Ye Tiju usually wants to walk around and get familiar with his colleagues. I believe that in two days, there will be a dispatch to arrange it."
Seeing that he was polite, Ye Xiaotian said politely: "I'm going to do it if I'm thankful for Wang Shu."
After Wang Shuban said goodbye, Mao asked Zhi, "Brother, I really asked Lao Tang to guess. He just got a free job to raise you. If I want me to tell you, we are worse than going back to Hu County. No matter how small your official position is, you are still the top figure in the county. If you are an official here, you are bigger than you. It's so boring."
Ye Xiaotian glared at him and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Do you think I don't want to leave? But you have to understand the situation here first. I think it is naturally not easy to go from a small place to a big place, but it must be very easy to go from a big place to a small place that no one wants to go. But the premise is that we must have someone who can speak."
Hua Yunfei said: "Brother, Zhang Hongxiong, Mr. Zhang's father is the Minister of War. If we go his way..."
Ye Xiaotian said: "Shangshu Zhang can naturally walk on his way, but after all, he is the Ministry of War, and he is crossing the yamen. He wants him to help for this little thing, but he wastes a friendship. No hurry, let's think of a solution first. If it really doesn't work, then ask Zhang Hongying for help."
As the three brothers said, they only went around their small signing room, and then went out to wander around. When they walked to a door and window open, they suddenly saw a seventh-rank official sitting in front of them, as if waiting for a big man to meet him.
Two servants under the doorway looked at the seventh-rank official and whispered, one of them said, "Isn't this the magistrate of Jiangpu Bai Hong?"
The latter said, "Isn't it him? There is a proverb in the countryside: Termites pass by, no grass grows. Why did this cruel official come to the Ministry of Personnel to meet him? Could it be that he still wants to be promoted?"
The previous person said: "Brother, be careful of your words, and do not speak lightly about the integrity, corruption, good and evil of officials."
The latter said disapprovingly: "What's the matter? Who doesn't know his reputation? This person climbed up all the time, never caring about the lives of the people. However, he never reported the disaster in the years of disasters. He just threatened the people to pay taxes, causing their wives to be separated. Whoever wanted to complain would be imprisoned, and he also threatened the people to offer him the umbrella of the people. He was a cruel official with the hat of a clean official!"
The previous person was timid and afraid of things, so he hurriedly interrupted him and said, "If you are not in his position, you will not do anything about your affairs, and you will be disgusting to speak nonsense. Since he came to the Ministry of Personnel to report his duties, it means that the superiors have a good impression of him, so it is better to be cautious in speaking."
As the two of them said, they walked away, but did not notice that their conversation was being heard by Ye Xiaotian and the other two who came from behind. Ye Xiaotian was now thinking about turning back to Huxian. He really didn't want this blessing of being jealous of others. He touched his chin and thought for a while, and suddenly he had a plan to call Hua Yunfei in front of him, and gave a few instructions.
Hua Yunfei hesitated and said, "Brother, is he a cruel official? What does he have to do with us? Why bother him?"
Ye Xiaotian smiled and said, "I was about to be demoted back to Huxian. I had to do something to accomplish. I couldn't make a big mistake. If I made it, I would backfire. It would be just right to make a small mistake. What's more, such cruel officials should be rectified."
Hua Yunfei has always followed Ye Xiaotianyan's plan. After hearing what he said, he nodded and said, "I know, I'll go back."
Bai Hong, the magistrate of Jiangpu, was sitting upright in the room, and was very excited, his palms were full of sweat. He did not hesitate to give advice from thousands of people, but he only became a priority in exams and received excellent evaluations every year. Now he was finally summoned by the Ministry of Personnel to give up his post and was about to be promoted. He was naturally very excited.
At this moment, an official came into the door with two soap servants. County Magistrate Bai was about to get up, but he looked at the magpie who was a miscellaneous official on the chest, and his raised butt fell down again. However, although his rank was much higher than others, after all, the yamen of the Ministry of Personnel was larger, so he still nodded and smiled at the miscellaneous official with a polite smile.
Ye Xiaotian walked straight towards him and said with a smile: "Sir, are you waiting to see me?"
Bai Hong hurriedly said, "That's right, just waiting for Mr. Meng to receive him, what's your foot?"
Ye Xiaotian said: "Oh! This official is the one who is responsible for receiving the officials waiting to meet. This lord, you want to meet the Minister of the Secretariat. This look is not good. Look, the hat is crooked, the robe has wrinkles, and the belt is not neatly tied. Mr. Meng is the most important thing to look at, and you are very rude in this way."
County Magistrate Bai couldn't help but panic when he heard this: "Is that true? This...that...that...that...that...a Bai..."
Ye Xiaotian waved his hand and said, "Don't panic. You two, please help this adult clean up."
"Abide by the order!"
Mao Wenzhi and Hua Yunfei agreed, and then stepped forward to help County Magistrate Bai to sort out his clothes, stretched his robe, and tied his crown. Hua Yunfei walked around behind County Magistrate Bai to help him tidy up the corners of his official hat. He quickly took off his hat, raised his wrist and threw a newly caught scorpion in, and then buckled it on County Magistrate Bai's head. Mao Wenzhi, who was beside him, saw it all and grinned at Hua Yunfei.
"It's done! It's much more neat now."
Ye Xiaotian looked up and down at Bai Hong and nodded with a smile.
Bai Hong said gratefully: "I have worked hard, I have to worry." After saying that, he took out a ingot of two taels of snowflakes from the bottom of his sleeve and stuffed it into Ye Xiaotian's hand: "Bai is still waiting to see you, so you can't leave a little. Please invite the three brothers to have a bowl of tea. Thank you, thank you."
Ye Xiaotian picked up the silver ingot and said with a smile: "This sir, I'm so polite. I wish you high success, hahahaha..."
As soon as Ye Xiaotian and the other two walked out, a yamen runner hurried over and stood in the corridor and shouted: "Mr. Meng summoned Bai Hong, the magistrate of Jiangpu!"
Bai Hong, who had just sat down, seemed to have a spring installed under his butt, and bounced up again, and quickly walked out.
Mr. Meng, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, is a man over 50 years old and has a very majestic appearance. When the officials of the lower officials often talked a few words. The tone was faint, which made people feel nervous and sweaty on their foreheads. However, he was about to be promoted to the Ministry of Personnel in the capital. He was in a happy mood, so when he saw Bai Hong, he looked very kind.
Mr. Meng twisted his beard and smiled and said, "Magistrate Bai, judging from your previous years' assessment, it's very good. The tax collection is timely, and there has never been any major public security case in the county."
County Magistrate Bai was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed, "My lord is a praising me, this is all the wise emperor, the superiors support him, and the subordinates dare not take credit..."
When he said this, County Magistrate Bai suddenly frowned and a strange look appeared on his face.
Mr. Meng smiled and said, "Hey, why should you be humble? Your county is on the verge of the river, but there have been no floods for many years. Although God is taking care of you, you are well-managed. I heard that the people of your county have brought you the umbrella of the people, and the official voice is very good..."
County Magistrate Bai shook his head, and Minister Meng frowned and said, "What, what is the official said wrong?"
County Magistrate Bai was startled, nodded quickly, and shook his head quickly. He felt that something seemed to be stabbed on his head, which was so painful that he remembered the appearance of this minister. His future was decided by this great man. He endured the pain and did not dare to be rude. However, his headache was split and he said without hesitation, "No, no, no, what the master said is, the voice of the lower officials... the sound of the official is still very good."
When County Magistrate Bai said this, the scorpion poison had begun to attack, and the pain made his cheeks twitch and his forehead was covered with cold sweat. Seeing this, Mr. Meng smiled slightly and stroked his beard and said, "County Bai, don't you have to be nervous. Does this official have such a great official power?"
"Oh hehe..., ah ah..., ah ah..., ah ah...," Bai Zhixian couldn't help it anymore. He shouted in pain and jumped up. He rolled up his sleeves and rolled up the teacup. He ignored it, but danced his hands and feet, as if he was jumping around like a great dancer.
: Guan Xiaokun's father should be the Minister of Rites and not the Minister of Justice, so the previous chapter has been slightly revised.
Chapter completed!