Let’s not talk about the changes in [Blackwood Cliff] for now.

On Longhu Mountain, it took Hong Kang more than half a year to read less than 30% of the books in the Imperial Book Pavilion, but he had to leave.

Zhang Xuanqing heard about it and hurriedly came to see him.

In the past half year or so, Zhang Xuanqing's life has been much better.

"Master Hong is leaving? But is Pindao not hosting you well?"

Hong Kang shook his head and said: "My brother sent me a letter and I was named on the gold medal list. I have to rush back."

Henry Zhang congratulated: "Oh?! Congratulations to that poor fellow~! I didn't expect that my brother has such a talent!!"

Hong Kang said with a smile: "That's too much praise. It's just a top three scholar and a Jinshi!"

Although he said this, Hong Kang was still very happy in his heart.

What happened to the top three?!

This is from hundreds of thousands of candidates across the country!

Zhang Xuanqing said: "For such a happy event, layman Hong must be present in person. I wonder if my brother will stay in Beijing or take charge of local affairs?"

Hong Kang said: "It is not easy to stay in Beijing!"

Zhang Xuanqing understood immediately and said with relief: "There is a mixed bag of good and bad people in the capital, so there is nothing wrong with being a local official. Moreover, it is easy for local officials to achieve results."

Hong Kang said: "I think so too."

After being named on the gold list and becoming Jinshi, those with both good character and academic performance enter the Hanlin Academy. Although their future is bright, not everyone has the opportunity to be promoted.

The Jinshi who were sent to various local yamen would naturally not be as good as those who entered the Hanlin Academy, but if they worked well in their positions, it was possible for those who came after them to catch up.

Academic qualifications can determine a person's starting point, but it cannot determine a person's end point. The same principle applies whether it is in this era or in future generations.

Zhang Xuanqing seemed to have thought of something and asked, "I wonder where my brother has been assigned?"

Hong Kang said: "Not far from home, Hengzhou Prefecture, Leiyang County, magistrate, Zheng Qipin."

Zhang Xuanqing's eyes flashed slightly and he murmured: "Hengzhou Mansion, Leiyang County... Hong Jushi, please wait a moment."

He turned around and entered the inner hall, found his wife Zhu Ning, and said this.

Soon, Zhu Ning handed a deed to Zhang Xuanqing.

Zhang Xuanqing looked down, stroking his beard and smiling.

Exited the inner hall.

Zhang Xuanqing handed a small brocade box to Hong Kang.

"Master Hong, I am a poor man and don't have much to offer, so I just use this as a gift. It's just a small gift, so I hope you won't refuse."

After Hong Kang took it, he didn't open it and asked: "Is this...?"

Zhang Xuanqing said: "When I first arrived in Leiyang County, it was not easy to find a suitable place to live. I can't stay in the county office forever! Here is the title deed of a palace in the northwest of Leiyang, but that place

There was no one in charge of the palace and it had fallen into disrepair, but it just happened to be demolished and rebuilt.”

If the deed of the palace was intact, Hong Kang would still hesitate.

"Then Hong will thank Taoist Zhang on behalf of my brother."

Zhang Xuanqing then asked: "I wonder when the layman Hong will come again? I have benefited a lot from communicating with the layman Hong these days."

In addition to staying in the Imperial Book Pavilion for more than half a year, Hong Kang naturally also communicated with Zhang Xuanqing and Zhang Yujian.

Zhang Xuanqing and others admired Hong Kang's profound Taoism and martial arts theories.

Hong Kang said: "After I was busy with my brother's affairs, Hong came to disturb Taoist Zhang. I have only read less than 30% of the books in the [Imperial Book Pavilion]!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Bon Voyage."

"Stay."

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Hengyang City, [Heishui Tower].

Thursday took hold of Wednesday and kept asking about things in Beijing.

Is the capital big? Are the food and wine good?

Are the girls pretty?

Pang Qingyang described to Pang Xinyao the various people he saw in the capital.

Talking about the candidates I have met in the past six months...

Pang Juan looked over the letter of appointment over and over again.

Quite dissatisfied, she snorted: "Brother Xun, you have already passed the Jinshi examination, and the court will give you a county magistrate!? Then you are just like our Hengyang County Magistrate Chen!?"

Zhou Xun chuckled and explained: "It has been said that they are both Jinshi and not Jinshi. Moreover, magistrates are also different from magistrates."

Next, Zhou Xun tried his best to explain the difference between the two in more understandable words.

Pang Juan was still dissatisfied: "What's the difference?! I heard that Chen Fenghua didn't take part in the imperial examination, so why is he still the county magistrate? Brother Xun, do you think he bought this official position?!"

Zhou Xun said: "I am a son of Enyin, and I directly serve as an official. However, if this kind of Enyin student does not have a big background, his life as a county magistrate will come to an end."

The so-called "favor" refers to the treatment given to descendants to enter school and serve as officials because of the merits of their ancestors and fathers.

In the Ming Dynasty, civil servants of the seventh rank and above could support a son and receive a salary, which was called a favor.

Zhou Xun said again: "Moreover, don't think that the magistrate is only a seventh-grade official, but it is not easy to do it well because there are many things to manage."

Thursday added: "Is it a lot?? I think Chen Fenghua is very idle! He doesn't care about anything all day long, but the money comes pouring in."

He thought of how his eldest brother Hong Kang had spent a lot of money to apply for household registration for them.

This amount of money is certainly not much compared to the current assets of [Heishui Building]; but at that time, it was still a considerable expense.

"The county magistrate is in charge of a county's criminal names, money and valleys, prison litigation, public security, tax collection, corvee work, education of the people and other functions. If there are garrison troops stationed in the local area, he must also serve as the military governor or prisoner, as well as in charge of the military."

"Being a county magistrate is not that simple!!"

Zhou Xun said: "In and around Hengyang City, there are not only the Nanyue [Hengshan Sect], but also me [Heishui Tower]. Some of the gangsters and criminals dare not come here. All the days of County Magistrate Chen can

So leisurely."

"Imagine, if there are always bandits or life-threatening lawsuits in a county, the county magistrate in charge will not be worried all day long!!"

Pang Xinyao said worriedly: "There are not many sects stationed in Leiyang County, and it is very mountainous and hilly. I don't know how many bandits there are among them. Second brother, how about we move [Heishui Tower] to Leiyang County?"

!”

Zhou Xun shook his head and objected: "Sister, there is no need to do this. If I do this, will [Heishui Building] have to be moved every time I work somewhere in the future?"

Pang Xinyao said: "Isn't it possible?!"

Zhou Xun was helpless and moved, and said: "Sister, believe me, it's just a county, I can manage it well. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a shame for so many years of studying and practicing martial arts."

"Besides, I believe that if my eldest brother were here, he wouldn't agree."

Hong Kang's voice suddenly sounded from outside the house.

"I don't mind moving, but it can't be for this reason."

By the time he finished speaking, people had already appeared in the house.

Still wearing black clothes.

"Brother!"

"Brother~!"

"Brother..."

The six people shouted one after another, with joy in their words.

Zhou Xun handed over the letter of appointment and asked Hong Kang to read it.

Hong Kang looked at the date of appointment and the red jade seal on it, and nodded happily.

"Not bad, I'm ready to make a career."

"I think there are still about two months until you take office. Let's take advantage of this time to do something quickly."

Zhou Xun asked: "Brother, is there something important?"

Hong Kang looked at him and said, "Is your marriage to Juan'er an important matter?"

As soon as Hong Kang said this.

"Eh~~!"

"Uh-oh~~~!"

Suddenly there was a loud roar in the room.

Pang Juan's face suddenly turned red, like the sunset.

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Chapter completed!