Out of the imperial city, Du Zhongxiao looked at the sun in the sky and breathed a sigh of relief.

I don't try poetry in the academy, but try the strategy in the middle school, and the result has already been decided. There are three types of pavilion examinations, the most common of which are at the academy and are presided over by the Hanlin Bachelor. The second is in the middle book, which is generally for the people who are valued by the ruler, and there is also a kind of house in the house. The latter two are chosen by the Prime Minister's designated presiding officer. If Kou Zhun valued Wang Zeng during the Zhenzong Dynasty, he ordered him to take the Zhongshu exam, and then reused it. Of course, there are also those who are exempt from the exam. For example, the current third envoy Zhang Fangping was directly designated by the emperor to take the academy exam, and without waiting for the academy to be ready, he directly issued an order, "An use the test!" ”

The two questions and one discussion are that Qin Shi Huang repaired the Qin Straight Road, and it was obvious that Song Zhen was right to overhaul the Hedong Road. One strategy is disaster relief, the relationship between the imperial court and the mobilization of private rich family relief, aimed at King Jiebin. This kind of policy, as long as there is no major mistake in the route, can pass the test.

At this time, the grading of the pavilion test was determined by the prosperity of the Jingyu period. Except for the last first class, the rest of the four classes are considered to have passed, and they are awarded different library positions according to their grades. The most important thing is to pass the test and obtain qualifications, and the level of the librarian is not so important, unlike the rank of the minister.

After writing, Song Zhen praised Du Zhongxiao and said four words: "Literature and science." These four words can be regarded as Du Zhongxiao's articles are passable, and they can also be regarded as the second class in the fifth class, second only to the first class of "high in literature and science".

At this time, King Xie Bin had not yet come out, and Du Zhongxiao was not familiar with him, so there was no need to wait for him. Looking at the sun, it was still early, so I went back to the inn.

Three days later, the results of the pavilion examination came down, and Du Zhongxiao was the second class of "both arts and sciences", and was awarded Jixian school. After the pavilion test, the practice should be moved, generally ranging from the second rank to the sixth or seventh order. However, at this time in winter, not far from the winter solstice, the winter solstice suburban ceremony, the ministers pushed the favor to move the official, in order to avoid trouble, Du Zhongxiao and the king of the Bin kept the original official unchanged, and they were promoted together when they arrived at the suburban ceremony.

This time, the results are far beyond Du Zhongxiao, and Jixian School is further straight, and the museum is considered high. There is this result, mainly because Song Zhen is rewarded for his oracle bones. He is an expert in writing, and he knows better than others the value of these tortoiseshell beast bones that Du Zhongxiao offered. Another old test of strategy and theory avoided the shortcomings of Du Zhongxiao's poetry. He did more practical work in the local area, his writing was clear, and the content of what he said was to the point.

With the museum job, Du Zhongxiao obtained the qualification to participate in the court. In the following days, in addition to the court, the officials who usually talked to the pavilion ate and drank and wandered, studied books, and lived a leisurely life.

Because it was close to the end of the year, the family did not come to the capital. Du Zhongxiao thought that when he took annual leave, he would go back to Xuzhou and bring Han Youniang and her son to the capital, reunite with the family, and live a comfortable life for a few years. Because of the industry, the parents have to stay in their hometown to take care of them, and they can only visit relatives in the capital from time to time, but they cannot stay for a long time.

Look at the end of October, according to Song Zhen's proposal, he ordered Du Zhongxiao to go to Xiangzhou, and then to collect some oracle bones with words. It's an idle errand, and there are no hard and fast rules, just let him return years ago.

After bidding farewell to Han Jiang and other familiar colleagues in the capital, Du Zhongxiao once again crossed the Yellow River through the White Horse Pontoon Bridge and arrived in Xiangzhou.

With the position of the museum, even if the official position has not changed, Du Zhongxiao is not what it used to be. As soon as he entered the country, Zhizhou Yang Zi sent an inspection to greet him and escorted him all the way into Xiangzhou City. At this time, Yang Zi was a member of the Ministry of Rites, and his official position was one level higher than Du Zhongxiao's, and his secretary was one level lower than Du Zhongxiao. When the outskirts ceremony is over, it is almost certain that Du Zhongxiao's official position will not be lower than that of Yang Zi, and his attitude will naturally be very different.

In the three systems of officialdom, position, and dispatch, dispatch is naturally the most important. Officials with low and powerful officials can be seen everywhere, and where their responsibilities lie, no matter how high the official position is, they must bow to their superiors. But at this time, Du Zhongxiao was in the pavilion, and he wanted to serve in the Qing Dynasty, which was different, and Zhizhou was nothing.

In the evening, Yang Zi set up a banquet in the back office to catch the wind for Du Zhongxiao.

After three rounds of drinking, Yang Zi said: "The bachelor pays attention everywhere, it is really not comparable to the next." I have been an official in Xiangzhou for nearly a year, and I only know how to collect money and grain, and I am very busy, but I don't know that there are treasures buried underground. The bachelor happened to pass by, and he discovered the mystery. ”

Between the words, there was a bit of frustration. Discovering such a thing as an oracle bone doesn't take much effort, and it is a cultural event, and it is very easy to be rewarded by the imperial court, so why was Du Zhongxiao, who was passing by, take off this credit. He is very busy, urging the payment of taxes, and he is just completing the task without punishment.

Du Zhongxiao said: "This kind of thing depends on luck. On that day, I was resting in Tianxi Town, and I happened to meet two thieves who were selling copper tripods, and found oracle bones among the stolen goods they had excavated. If you don't happen to know a few words, the matter will slip by, and you can only say that the time has come. ”

Yang Zi said yes again and again, and kept persuading him to drink. But he was a little dissatisfied in his heart, since Du Zhongxiao had found the oracle bone at that time, why didn't he tell himself, and secretly took it to the capital and got a creation.

After drinking for a while, Yang Zi said again: "The bachelor came to Xiangzhou this time, I don't know how to collect it?" ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Zhizhou can send a few capable officials to follow me and visit the places where there are many bronze artifacts dug up to see if there is such a thing in the local area." This thing is inconspicuous, even if the people dig it out of the soil, because they know what it is, they are afraid that they will throw it away. ”

Yang Zi nodded in agreement, and ordered Chen to sign the judgment with the wine, and select a few officials who can handle affairs, and wait for Du Zhongxiao to use it.

At this time, Du Zhongxiao was a little embarrassed in his heart, he knew that somewhere in this area must be where Yin Ruins were. As long as you put your mind to it, you will definitely find a place. It's just that he's not sure if he's going to dig on a large scale, or if he's going to just search for a few scattered oracle bones and go back.

Large-scale excavation, I am afraid that the technology is not enough, and I am afraid that the treasures in the ground will be destroyed, and I am also afraid that it will not be properly preserved in the future. Remaining underground, which is a densely populated area and a center of iron smelting, may not be able to be preserved.

The wine feast lasted until late at night, the guests and hosts were happy, and they dispersed, and Du Zhongxiao went to the post house to rest.

Early the next morning, Tao Qiqi hurried over, and Shisanlang took him to his room and sat down.

After taking a sip of tea, Tao Seventeen said: "I was not in the state city a few days ago, and I didn't know that the officials came, so I couldn't greet them, which was really rude." When I got the news, I hurried over, but the officials didn't get up, so I went to ask for guilt. ”

Shisanlang smiled: "You have been with the official for many years, and you still don't know his temperament?" You have your own business, and the officials don't care about these false courtesies. Yang Zhizhou picked up the wind last night, and the officials drank a little more, and they haven't gotten up yet. ”

Tao Seventeen said: "That being said, the officials don't care, I can't be lazy." ”

Thirteen Lang said: "You haven't been an official for many days, but you have learned this. Don't be in a hurry, wait for the officials to wake up. My brother hadn't seen each other for a few days, and we talked and went out for two drinks. ”

Tao Seventeen said: "How can there be a reason to drink early in the morning, we are here to wait for the officials." I've been a little busy lately, and I've seen the officials, so I'm going back, and I can't stay long. ”

Thirteen Lang was a little disappointed: "You are a sesame petty official, where do you have so many official duties?" Officials have never been so busy until now. ”

Tao Qiqi sighed: "You don't know, the official caught Sun Ran who privately cast bronze here last time, and now I am working under him." This guy used to collect some bronze utensils and wanted to cast bells for Ciyuan Temple. Now that it has been sealed by the government, the monks in the temple are fighting a lawsuit with me. ”