Due to the arrival of these Jinshi, the originally empty hall was suddenly crowded for several minutes.

More than a hundred people knelt in the hall and shouted long live to Zhao Dongting Mountain.

Zhao Dongting's eyes flashed over Zhong Jian at the front, then swept over the rest of the people, raised his hand and said, "Let's just flat!"

He did not treat him differently anymore, and he particularly loved and admired Zhong Jian.

When everyone was calm, he waved.

The little eunuch who was serving in the corner of the hall hurried forward and placed two long strips covered with red silk on Zhao Dongting's desk.

Zhao Dongting opened it at the same time.

On the left are stacked with big red documents. On the right are many gold medals with dazzling gold medals.

When all the Jinshi saw this, they all looked puzzled.

Zhao Dongting gently patted the document on the left and said, "This is the official document that has passed the palace examination."

He also took the gold medal on the right, "And this is the gold medal of Jinshi that I have rewarded you. The gold medal is engraved with your names. Even if you are not an official in the court, you can go to the government office where you are registered to receive silver pay every month. This is all provided to you by the court for free. Of course, I still hope that you can all serve the court and seek benefits for your worship."

All the Jinshi were all intent.

They came to participate in the palace examination. How many of them didn’t think of being an official in the court?

"Zhong Jian."

Zhao Dongting picked up the document on the top of the left, read out Zhong Jian's name, then picked up the gold medal from the right, and smiled and said, "Come on!"

Even with Zhong Jian's calmness, he couldn't help but feel a little excited at this time. His face turned red and he quickly walked to Zhao Dongting not far away, and he knelt on the ground, "The grass-roots people thanked the emperor."

Eunuch Liu took the document and gold medal from Zhao Dongting, walked down the ladder and handed it to Zhong Jian.

Zhao Dongting looked at Lu Xiufu, "State order, what position does the Ministry of Agriculture plan to give Zhong Jian?"

Lu Xiufu bowed gently, "Back to the emperor, there are many vacancy in the Ministry of Agriculture. After our discussion, Zhong Jianke took office as deputy director of the Shaozhou Agriculture Department."

Since Zhao Dongting implemented the new policy in Leizhou, except for the ministers of various ministries, most of the titles of local officials have been changed, which is very close to the ranking of official positions in modern society.

Shaozhou is Wangzhou on Jinghu South Road, and is at the foot of the emperor. This level of state is no different from the current prefecture-level cities.

As Wangzhou, Shaozhou has been reorganized and the governor has become a fifth-rank official.

Zhong Jian was appointed as the deputy director of the Department of Agriculture, namely the sixth rank of Yu and the sixth rank. Judging from the emperor's favor for him now, he should be able to be rated as the sixth rank.

There was an ancient saying that the official of the ninth grade sesame in the sesame period sounded not high either. But in fact, the official of the sixth grade was definitely not small, and it could be equivalent to the official hall level.

In the eyes of ordinary people, can the official officials of the department not be arrogant enough?

However, many students were shocked, but they couldn't help but look very disappointed.

They only thought that they would get a sixth-rank or above position after passing the palace examination, but they were far from thinking that even Zhong Jian, who was most favored by the emperor, was only a sixth-rank.

Doesn’t this mean that their appointments will be lower?

In this way, it is not even as good as those students who became tribute students in the college examination.

I especially remember that there was a tribute scholar who passed the college entrance examination on Kuizhou Road, and he also became the director of the Agriculture Department of a certain state. Compared with Zhong Jian, the deputy department, the value is probably higher.

Just imagine, even Zhong Jian only gets such an official position, how will they be treated?

"I have read your test paper myself. I have indeed had a good understanding of the way to promote agriculture, so I decided to adopt it."

Zhao Dongting just looked at Zhong Jian with a smile, praised him for a few words, but did not explain anything. After saying this, he only said that he would prepare to work in Shaozhou, and then opened the next book.

Mao Bi is in charge of Chenzhou Water Resources Department.

Dong Lishi, deputy director of the Finance Bureau of Yongming County, Daozhou.

...

All the Jinshis came forward to take the documents and gold medals, and then returned to the distance. The deep disappointment in their eyes never faded.

Among them, there are no officials above the sixth rank or above, most of them are from the seventh to eighth rank. What is even more surprising is that there is not even a full-time official in the yamen, and the highest position is already a deputy.

Zhong Jian is indeed the highest appointed person among the people.

After finally passing the palace examination, he was treated like this?

These Jinshi didn't dare to say it, but how could they not feel wronged in their hearts?

Not to mention the tribute scholars in various colleges, even those students who passed the examination in the palace all had higher ranks than them. Moreover, many of them were in the right place!

In this way, maybe they won even higher official positions if they don’t come to participate in the palace examination!

Many Jinshi looked at Zhong Jian vaguely.

When they thought about it, Zhong Jian was undoubtedly the one who felt most dissatisfied in their hearts.

How could the "new top scorer" in the past be so neglected like him?

Zhao Dongting, Lu Xiufu and others were smiling on their faces, as if they were waiting for these Jinshi to speak.

What disappointed the Jinshi was that Zhong Jian just stood respectfully among the crowd and did not mean to speak actively.

He didn't say anything, so the Jinshi also hesitated.

You can make suggestions for the sake of official positions. But what if this makes the emperor unhappy?

Zhao Dongting suddenly spoke, "You are all talented people in the country, but you have obtained official positions but are slightly inferior to those tribute students. Isn't there anything you want to say?"

After all, there was a Jinshi who couldn't help it. He looked up at Zhao Dongting and was about to speak.

At this time, Zhong Jian spoke first and said, "Go back to the emperor, we have nothing to say. Zhong Jian thanked the emperor for his kindness!"

Zhao Dongting found it interesting, "Oh? Don't you feel uncomfortable? Why?"

Zhong Jian looked up at Zhao Dongting, "The emperor really wants Zhong Jian to say it bluntly?"

"It's okay to just say it."

Zhao Dongting waved his hand with great pleasure, but he also wanted to hear what Zhong Jian thought.

Zhong Jian fell to the ground and said loudly: "The Emperor asked all the Jinshis to join the government offices as deputy positions. Zhong Jian dared to be brave. The Emperor should be deliberately trying to temper us, and also give me the opportunity to learn from all the adults in the court. Since the Emperor implemented the retirement system, many officials in the court have approached and reached the retirement age. The Emperor arranged us to serve on Jinghu South Road, which should be the intention of pursuing us. If we can contribute to the court and the country in their respective positions, Zhong Jian dared to say frankly that at that time, the Emperor should promise us high officials and generous salaries."

All the Jinshi were slightly shocked and looked complicated.

They were all nervous about what official positions they would get, but they did not pay as much attention as Zhong Jian. The emperor arranged all of them to serve on Jinghu South Road.

The Emperor's Palace is now in Changsha, and the special nature of the Jinghu South Road is not comparable to other roads.

"Ha ha!"

Zhao Dongting suddenly laughed out loud, "You are very clear-minded, not vulgar!"

Then his eyes glanced at the Jinshi and said, "Zhong Jian said nothing wrong. I know you are great talents, and I do have the intention of comparing you. When I took over the government, I was able to develop the Song Dynasty to this point today after hardships. If you want to pass the palace examination, you will become a dragon and phoenix among people. There may be an example in various prefectures. I don't care about giving you some small places to you and letting you show your skills. However, since you have passed the palace examination, you are the top talent in our Song Dynasty. I have high hopes for you to take up a deputy position and learn from you, but I don't want to see you hit you and make your head blow."

He gently pressed the table with his right finger, "It is indeed as Zhong Jian said, if you can pass my assessment and show your skills in their respective positions, I will be happy to let you stand high and show your ambitions and talents. However, if you do not make any contribution to the country in your respective positions, you will be waiting to be sent to a small place! The court is now full of youth, but what I need is an official who can do things and do practical things."

"certainly……"

Speaking of this, Zhao Dongting suddenly changed his voice, "If you don't have confidence in yourself, you can also come up with it here. I can send you to the local area as appropriate, and I think the official position will not be lower than now."

After saying that, he smiled and looked at the many Jinshis again.

The Jinshi each started to ponder.

Undoubtedly, if they have to take the initiative to ask for a local position, they will get higher official positions. However, the emperor's meaning is also very obvious, and it will not be easy for them to be promoted to the core position of the court in the future.

Do you want to shine your ancestors now?

Or should I seek the opportunity to become a magistrate in the future?

Many people are thinking secretly in their hearts.

The ages of this class of Jinshi vary greatly. The oldest is over forty, and the youngest is only eighteen. Their ideas are naturally different.
Chapter completed!