Chapter 104: Accepting the Official Position and Selecting the National Fortune to Enter the Body (Final Chapter of this Volume)
The officials from the county town were still in Tianxin Square.

The only difference is that the number of people has increased from four to sixteen. In addition to those in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture, there are also people in charge of the Ministry of Military Affairs, the Tiangong Workshop, and the Ministry of Weaving.

Since the civil servant assessment was over, they seemed to have turned into statues, waiting for the time to come to reopen the Tianxin Hall.

"Why does time go by so slowly today?" Xiao Ze rubbed his hands, his palms were sweaty.

"It's not that time is passing slowly, it's that you are too impatient." Wen Nanxing whispered beside him.

"Aren't you in a hurry?" Xiao Ze said, "If you don't win, you have to wait another year. Who knows what will happen next year."

Wen Nanxing was speechless, but in fact he was also feeling very nervous.

"The only one who can be sure of hitting the target is probably Zhao Xing." Wen Nanxing looked at Zhao Xing's back in front of him, and saw that he was talking and laughing with Zong Shichang.

"Zong Shichang doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all. Is he sure he can win?" Xiao Ze looked ahead in confusion, and at the same time pricked up his ears to eavesdrop on the conversation.

"I'm really not sure." Zong Shichang brushed his sleeves, "But I don't have to win this time. The same goes for next year."

Zhao Xing chuckled and said, "What if I still can't win next year?"

Zong Shichang said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter, my father will help, and I can become an official in another way. It's not that the only way to become an official in our dynasty is through the clerk system."

"If I really can't win, I will transfer to Xiangshan County and serve as an official under the King of Xiangshan. After a few years of political achievements, I will find a way to transfer back to Nanyang."

Zhao Xing smiled and said, "I really want to fight with you guys from noble families."

Becoming an official under the civil service system is one way, and becoming a vassal in a royal territory is another way.

In Nanyang County, although the temple worships the Prince of Nanyang, he was a figure who lived a thousand years ago, and his throne was not hereditary. A thousand years later, only an earl remained.

Although he could still collect taxes and had a lot of land, it was only a "fiefdom" and he no longer had any actual land.

A real fiefdom can recruit soldiers, select vassals, and collect taxes on its own, and has great power.

The King of Xiangshan mentioned by Zong Shichang was the cousin of Emperor Jing. Although he was not very close, he was a real prince and could set up his own government.

To take the vassal route, one must first become a vassal of the King of Xiangshan, and be sent to Xiangshan County to serve as an official. If one performs well, he can also be transferred to an official appointed by the court.

This requires connections and relationships, and ordinary people can't even think of taking this path.

During the reign of Emperor Wen, many children of aristocratic families took this path to become officials, which was relatively easy. As long as they became officials, would they still worry about not being able to achieve political achievements?

But now, Emperor Jing is not only harsh on officials, but also on brothers, so this road is much more difficult. But it is still easier than a formal assessment.

"Why are you fighting me? After you accept the position of an official, it won't take decades for you to have many branches and branches, and be promoted to higher positions. Your Zhao family will also be a big family in Nanyang County." Zong Shichang said, "You can't fight yourself."

"That's true." Zhao Xing nodded. Connections are everywhere. Just as Long Xiao said, if Zhao Xing wanted to be an officer in the Shenwei Army, no matter what connections he had, he would not be in the Shenwei Army's selection process after he accepted the official position.

It is impossible to be selected even if you wait for a thousand years, you have to continue to take the examination for the military agriculture position.

But with the relationship between Chen Shijie and Long Xiao, he can skip the examination process while waiting for selection.

Although Yang An was only the Marquis of Boping County, he was re-employed as the commander-in-chief of the Shenwei Army, so he had the right to select people from other places. As long as there were vacancies for the ninth-rank officials, whether civil or military, he could basically choose them.

"It would be best if we could win directly," Zong Shichang muttered, "If we really go down the path of King Xiangshan, my family's wealth will be reduced by half."

"How was your field test?" Zhao Xing asked. "Did you recognize the Twelve Hour Grass? It's still a bit difficult to tell the time."

"Who are you looking down on?" Zong Shichang said in surprise. "It is a little difficult to tell the time, but I went to Shangluo with my father when I was a child, and we even planted the Twelve Hours Grass at home. How could I not recognize it?"

Zhao Xing burst out laughing.

"Stop chatting, it's almost time, keep quiet." Chen Shijie reminded.

Li Wenzhen was more direct. He initiated a group mute.

The square outside suddenly became quiet.

At the exact time of Chenshi, the officials who had been standing like statues reopened the Tianxin Hall.

"Hu~" The huge copper incense burner in the hall was burning with golden flames, and soon a list floated out from it.

The list was released, then floated outside the hall and unfolded in the air.

The names suddenly appeared one by one.

Everyone couldn't help but look up.

【Zhao Xing, A-1.】

The first name is Zhao Xing.

Chen Shijie smiled and Xue Wenzhong nodded with satisfaction.

As for the others, they all looked on with envy.

Although it was believed that Zhao Xing would be admitted, the result was still unknown until it was actually announced.

Now that I can see it for real, the dust has finally settled.

"An A above means there must be a full score in one subject. He really didn't lie. He really passed the actual test with full marks." Gao Linong was a little absent-minded.

Fortunately, I didn’t have bad breath three days ago, otherwise my face would be swollen now.

"For civil servants to be promoted, only the top rank will be selected, and they will be divided into three levels: upper, middle and lower."

"There are more than tens of millions of candidates for this temple examination, but there are only a handful of them who are rated A or above, and they will have an advantage during the selection process."

"This Jiashang must have gone to a fertile and wealthy place to serve as an official."

"How enviable."

…………

The list is fully expanded.

Zhao Xing took a closer look and found that four people from the Ministry of Agriculture were on the list.

Apart from himself, Wen Nanxing, Xiao Ze, and Zong Shichang were all rated below A.

As long as you get A, you will win.

Zhao Xing didn't expect that Zong Shichang also got an A-level rank.

Although he couldn't speak, Young Master Zong exuded a sense of pride and his chest was straight.

If he hadn't been banned from speaking, he would have called the servants over and given everyone some wedding money.

"Four out of fifteen is about one-third, which is in line with the proportion of previous years." Zhao Xing said secretly.

Although the questions are a bit difficult, the proportion of officials paying taxes to the court will not fluctuate too much.

As for the other departments, Shen Zhui from the Military Department also received an A grade, and eighteen other people received an A grade.

There are ten people in the ceremonial hall.

Eight people from Tiangong Workshop won first place, and six people from Zhizaosi won first place.

And there were only two people in the temple.

Mainly among all the departments, the Military Department has the largest number of references, followed by the Ritual Hall, then the Tiangong Workshop and the Weaving Department, the Sinongjian Department has the second least number of references, and the Temple has the least.

"If it were a county town, there would be doctors, musicians, dancers and other professions, but Gucheng is just a county and there are no such professions." Zhao Xing thought.

It was still very quiet outside the square at this time.

Because the list is just the first step.

The next step is to enter the temple to receive the baptism of the country's fortune.

"Those whose names are on the list, please enter Tianxin Hall."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing immediately stepped onto the stairs and entered the hall.

Although a group of people entered the hall, after entering the Tianxin Hall, they could only see themselves and could not see others.

Entering the temple again, there is an additional statue and a tablet.

The statues are of Taizu and Taizong, and the tablet is of Emperor Jing.

Because Emperor Jing was still alive, no statues were erected, only tablets of merit.

Zhao Xing bowed and worshipped towards the statues of Taizu, Taizong and the tablet of Emperor Jing according to the procedure.

After three bows.

The two statues and the tablet emitted golden light, which soon filled the entire Tianxin Hall.

hum~
As the golden light entered his body, Zhao Xing felt a majestic and powerful force entering his body.

In a trance, I saw a gate in heaven. Behind the gate were palaces and hundreds of civil and military officials were lined up.

A golden giant sat on a huge throne, overlooking the world.

The giant pointed his finger lightly, and auspicious clouds carried Zhao Xing, flew over the Heavenly Gate, and headed towards the magnificent palace.

hum~
As soon as he passed the Tianmen Gate, Zhao Xing felt that a layer of obstacles had disappeared.

Originally, his understanding of the Five Elements magic seemed to be shrouded in a vague shadow, but after passing through this gate, it became suddenly clear.

Then his soul was touched, and he couldn't help but close his eyes and looked inward to feel the existence of his soul.

A thin golden light suddenly appeared under the feet of the soul.

The empty and cold void suddenly became warm and bright. "The soul's feet are covered with golden light. This is the luck of the country entering my body, building the foundation of my life palace." Zhao Xing understood.

However, he himself had already reached the entry level in his cultivation, and his foundation was already solid, so the golden light only extended a layer under his feet.

Most of it was absorbed by the soul itself.

Part of it increases your longevity, and part of it increases your luck.

"Om~"

Zhao Xing didn't last long in the stage of looking inward at his soul and building his luck. If he was at a low level and not good enough to enter the rank, then it would be more complicated. Because this process would make up for it to at least the level of the ninth rank.

When he opened his eyes again, Zhao Xing was already in the hall.

Looking around, there were civil and military officials lined up in an endless stream, seemingly endless.

He was standing near the palace gate and was only a ninth-rank official of the lowest rank.

The body is also of normal size.

But the closer you get to the front, the bigger the shadow becomes.

As for the huge, one-of-a-kind golden giant, he was Emperor Jing.

Zhao Xing understood.

From the moment he entered this hall, he officially entered the system of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a dynasty of destiny.

"Your Majesty, I, Zhao Xing, thank you!"

"My emperor will live forever!"

This was the only step in the whole process that required kneeling, and Zhao Xing did not have too many mental burdens, so he knelt down immediately to express his gratitude.

At this point, the process of Guochao's Qi entering the body has ended.

The next moment, clouds and mist filled the air.

Zhao Xing reappeared in Tianxin Hall.

Now is not the time to look at the panel, as there is work to do next.

That is [Yin Shen Asks for Selection].

After being accepted as an official, one does not get an official position immediately, but goes through a selection stage.

Select first, then adjust.

After paying the tribute, you have to ask where you want to be an official. But now it has become a formality, just a formality, and it is impossible to be satisfied.

Because there are already too many officials now, unlike during the Taizu period when there were so many vacancies.

It's good to have somewhere to go, do you still want to be picky?

"Om~"

A kind-looking figure appeared in the temple. He was dressed in sackcloth, like an old farmer.

It was Caoxi Zhenjun who passed on the Dharma to Zhao Xing.

"I've met the true king."

Cao Xi asked with a kind tone and a smile on his face: "Zhao Xing, now that you have become an official, the court sent me to ask you, where do you want to be an official?"

Zhao Xing cupped his hands and said, "I want to join the army and be on the list of candidates selected by our military department."

Cao Xi didn't seem surprised by this answer: "You got A-level in this assessment, so you can skip some procedures to become a military minister."

"Let me ask you first, which army do you want to join? You can choose three to ten armies. After you choose, your name will appear on the candidate list of these armies. If you are chosen, someone will come to inspect you."

"The Divine Might Army."

Cao Xi closed his eyes, opened them after three breaths, and shook his head slightly: "Although you passed the assessment, you have not yet reached the threshold to enter the Divine Power Army. The possibility of being selected is extremely low. I can only put you on the reserve list of the Pingman Army."

Zhao Xing said: "Thank you for your reminder, my choice remains unchanged."

Upon hearing this, Caoxi said no more and disappeared.

The Yin God's selection phase ended and Zhao Xing left Tianxin Palace.

He is now in standby mode.

The other officials also left the Tianxin Hall.

At this time, it was already very lively outside the temple.

Congratulations were heard everywhere.

"Brother Zhao, Brother Zhao, wait a minute!"

Zhao Xing was about to leave when he was stopped by three people.

It was Wen Nanxing, Xiao Ze and Zong Shichang.

"Is there something?" Zhao Xing turned around and asked.

"Brother Zhao, please accept my greeting." Wen Nanxing and Xiao Ze bowed together and bent 90 degrees to Zhao Xing.

"What are you doing?" Zhao Xing was confused. You're bowing to me for no reason?
After Xiao Ze finished his greetings, he stood up and said with a smile: "For the last question of the theoretical examination, we used the answers that Brother Zhao gave us."

Wen Nanxing said with emotion: "Brother Zhao's answer is a model essay. This test is very tricky. If I hadn't scored on the last question, I'm afraid I would have been eliminated."

Zhao Xing suddenly realized and bowed to Wen Nanxing and Xiao Ze in return: "You two don't have to be like this. You were able to pass the exam because of your own abilities."

Zong Shichang smiled and said, "Me too, but I won't bow to you. After we disperse, come to my house for a meal. Wen Nanxing and Xiao Ze, you two must come as well. If you don't come, you're being disrespectful and I'll bear a grudge against you!"

"Hahaha, then it's better to obey than to be respectful."

"Master Zong, I have long wanted to eat at your house. Now I finally have the chance. I will go even if you don't invite me!"

"Then I have to go hungry for two meals and save my stomach for the next trip! Brother Zhao, don't you agree?"

The four of them walked down the stairs talking and laughing.

Xiao Ze and Wen Nanxing originally had some resentment towards Zhao Xing because of their past competition, but now that they have accepted the official position and received Zhao Xing's favor, those resentments have completely disappeared.

Instead, I can talk about the little thoughts of the past with ease.

"Brother Zhao, you don't know that during that assessment, you used the Earth Vein Essence to steal the energy from Nanxing and me. Lord Chen said that we were not vigilant enough."

"After returning, Nanxing got drunk and kept calling your name even when he fell asleep." Xiao Ze said.

"Asshole, how can it be as exaggerated as you say?" Wen Nanxing scolded with a smile, "Besides, weren't you also drunk and threatening to avenge your previous humiliation? How dare you say that to me?"

"You two have a chance to take revenge today." Zong Shichang said, "I'll be drinking at my house tonight, you two can do whatever you want, and don't have to worry about revenge afterwards, Zhao Xing, don't you agree?"

"Let alone two of you, even the three of you combined may not be able to drink more than me." Zhao Xing challenged, "We'll see the truth in the clan's wine cup tonight!"

"What an arrogant attitude! I, Xiao Ze, will destroy your prestige tonight!"

"Let's go together! Hahaha."

After leaving Tianxin Hall, Zhao Xing received congratulations from all sides.

Gucheng County Magistrate Li Wenzheng, Military Commander Wang Long, Temple Master of Ceremonies Meng Yun, Tiangong Workshop Gongsun Yang...

The distance from inside the temple to outside was very short, but Zhao Xing was surrounded and it took him an hour to walk out of the temple.

Chen Shijie and Long Xiao didn't say much, but just reminded them to come to their house in two days.

After Zhao Xing left the temple.

I was going to take a look at the panel to see the detailed changes.

Now that he has officially entered the Qiyun Dynasty system, the shackles have disappeared, and his lifespan and luck should also increase.

But before I could look, I heard Zhao Zheng's voice.

"Big brother!"

"Big brother is out!" Zhao Zheng rushed over immediately. "Congratulations, big brother!"

Zhao Xing rubbed Zhao Zheng's head and asked, "Where's Dad?"

"Over there." Zhao Zheng pulled his brother to look in one direction. "We're waiting for you to come home for dinner."

Zhao Ruide had been waiting for a long time, and Mrs. Cai was standing beside them. When they saw Zhao Xing come out, the couple's faces were beaming with joy and they were very happy.

"Let's go home."

(End of this volume)

The following words of the final remarks are not charged:
The volume of "Minor Clerk of the Ministry of Agriculture" has come to an end. Zhao Xing has officially accepted the position and is about to start a new volume, "Ten Yang Cave Heavens".

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