Chen Chou was extremely surprised that Zhang Ping was banned from such an official position.

Originally, he secretly ordered several banquets in the restaurant with Zhang Ping on his back, preparing to celebrate Zhang Ping after he was sealed off the official position, which could be considered as Zhang Ping's kindness to save him. However, as a Jinshi, he was actually a seventh-rank county magistrate, not even a magistrate. These banquets seemed embarrassing.

Chen Chou had to go and return the banquet again. Fortunately, the restaurant owner knew the whole story and felt very sympathetic to Zhang Ping. He only accepted Chen Chou’s 60-month cancellation money. Chen Chou did not dare to let Zhang Ping know from beginning to end, so he could only feel heartbroken.

It was so painful that he couldn't hold it in. He asked Zhang Ping carefully: "Shisan Lan... Shangshu Tao... aren't they all very high-ranking officials? Why...?"

Zhang Ping said: "Oh."

Chen Chou didn't dare to ask anything more.

Before Zhang Ping took office, Tao Zhoufeng called him to the mansion and encouraged him, saying that granting such an official position can better reflect the respect and grace of the emperor and the court for Zhang Ping. When you get an official position, you should put the people first and leave it out of the local area. As the small county magistrate with the lowest rank, you can fully understand the people's conditions and understand people's livelihood.

He then analyzed the county magistrate one by one from the perspectives here, there, and here, and analyzed the county magistrate into the most promising official position of the dynasty, implying that the court would cultivate Zhang Ping into the thickest pillar.

In the end, Tao Zhoufeng was full of passion and almost believed it.

Zhang Ping Banban bowed down straightly and said, "Students must remember their teachers' teachings." His words were solemn, and Tao Zhoufeng smiled with relief.

In fact, Tao Zhoufeng was very heartbroken. He originally wanted Zhang Ping to join the Ministry of Justice. The young emperor asked Zhang Ping to be a substitute Jinshi and became his disciple again. Tao Zhoufeng originally thought that the emperor had the same plan.

He knew that Zhang Ping would not have a high position on the list like this. Even if he was a junior official at the bottom of the Ministry of Justice, he would not have a bad future.

With Wang Yan and Zhang Ping under his command... Tao Zhoufeng almost saw the dazzling light on the plaque of the Ministry of Justice, dimming the light of Dali Temple.

Tao Zhoufeng was stunned after being sent down by the seventh-rank county magistrate.

Could it be that the emperor wanted Zhang Ping to start from low and send him to small counties to earn qualifications? Although Tao Zhoufeng believed that he did not need to care about his official position for the country and the people, but there was a magistrate of the small county magistrate, and he might not even be promoted to the court for trial. He wanted to achieve political achievements, but it was really...

Tao Zhoufeng deeply felt that the holy intention was unpredictable.

There were rumors in the court, saying that it was a gossip obtained from the eunuchs in the palace. When Zhang Ping was in charge of the imperial banquet, he looked at King Huai's legs disrespectfully, and it was a mistake for Jiaoyan to have such a result.

Tao Zhoufeng didn't want to think so.

Just this afternoon, after Wang Yan reported his business, he said casually: "Sir, I heard that the screen has become your student, why did you put it out to a small county? It seems that you are not even a magistrate?"

A handful of salt was sprinkled on Tao Zhoufeng's wound, and he laughed twice and said, "I'm still too young, I always have to experience it. This is the painstaking effort of the emperor and the court."

Wang Yan sneered.

Tao Zhoufeng left Zhang Ping for dinner and said the most heartfelt words today: "Do your best, the court will not see the political achievements you have made. The teacher is waiting for you to return to the capital as soon as possible."

Zhang Ping packed his luggage and was about to take office at Yiping County Government in early September. Before leaving, he went to Lanfu to say goodbye.

Lan Jue was also a little surprised by Zhang Ping's official position. He also heard about some idle rumors, but he guessed the emperor's attitude towards Zhang Ping, and always felt that this official position had a profound meaning.

He was not too sure yet, so he said in general: "The position of county magistrate is a little small, but now, if you have a grind for such a position, you will have more experience when you return to the court in the future."

Zhang Ping said: "I think it's pretty good." He came to take the imperial examination and didn't want to be a high-ranking official and do earth-shaking big careers.

He knew that he was not good at speaking or dealing with people, but in the court, these two were very important.

He admires Lan Jue for such a person who can handle everything with ease, calm and elegant, but he knows that he can't be such a person.

It was like eating noodles. He admired those who did not even drink noodles soup and were as elegant as praising fragrant tea. However, when eating noodles himself, he still liked to suck and sip the noodles soup, and then chew a head of garlic. It was crispy and delicious.

Being able to fill your stomach, have a warm house in winter and a cool bed in summer, get some salary that is enough to live, and occasionally get a few cases mixed up, which is Zhang Ping’s dream life.

So this county magistrate is very much in his opinion.

But because of this official position, everyone was sympathizing with him and comforting him, so he could only remain silent and be satisfied silently.

On August 20th, Zhang Ping left the capital with a small bag on his back.

The county magistrate is too small. The court did not even distribute cars and sedans, nor did it followers, so Zhang Ping was only allowed to take office by himself.

Chen Chou and Zhang Ping were traveling with him. He was planning to re-examination in three years. The prices in the capital were too high, and Yiping County was not too far from the capital. Although Zhang Ping's official position was small, his residence was definitely much better than the shabby houses in Xiaomazi Lane today.

When Zhang Ping invited Chen Chou to accompany him, Chen Chou made a polite move for a while and then happily agreed.

"Yes, Brother Zhang, you first went there. If you are not familiar with the place, it is better to make acquaintances easier for others. I will do some clerical affairs for you. Just do some documents for me."

Lan Jue originally wanted to arrange a carriage for Zhang Ping, but Zhang Ping refused, so he didn't force him.

Zhang Ping and Chen Chou hired a donkey cart, an old coachman in his sixties drove the cart. Chen Chou gave the old coachman's grandson, a child named Sanwa, more than 20 cents, and asked him to follow him in the car to act as a servant and make Zhang Ping's voice and voice.

The three widow gave birth to athlete's foot and flea head lice. She couldn't scratch the whole way. Zhang Ping brought a few buns to make dry food. San Wa stole a radish stuffed with it and made fart. The old coachman scolded him a few words. He cried aggrievedly, his nose was snotted. His cuffs had been hardened by the snot. He rubbed his nose and secretly rubbed against Zhang Ping and Chen Chou's skin.

Yiping County is too close to the capital. After two or three days of walking around, the donkey cart entered the territory of Mutian County and was about to arrive at Yiping County.

The window of the donkey cart was slumped off, and the scenery outside was unobstructed. There was a wilderness, a distant mountain area, and several old turtles squatted on the branches beside the official road and screamed. Chen Chou said, "It's strange. Next to the official road, there is such a large wasteland, why can't there be no village farmland, and there is no trace of people?"

The old coachman said slowly: "Originally."

Zhang Ping asked: "Why is it gone now?"

The old coachman said, "It's gone." With a whip, the donkey ran a few steps faster, "Mr. Zhang, don't worry, you will definitely be able to arrive in Yiping before dark."

Mutian County was next to Jingzhao Prefecture, which was supposed to be part of Jingzhao Prefecture at that time, but a minister advised Emperor Taizu, saying that Jingzhao Prefecture was too big and difficult to manage, so he cut off one piece and became a prefecture and county. He sent an official who was originally to be Jingzhao Prefecture to be the prefect. The prefect thought that he should be Jingzhao Prefecture, and the people in the county felt that they should be the people of Jingzhao Prefecture, and they were all very angry. The prefect submitted a letter to the court and named this county Mutian County with hatred. That is, if it cannot be Jingzhao Prefecture, it is the best way to bathe in the heavenly grace.

Yiping County is a county next to Jingzhao Prefecture in Mutian County. Although it is small and poor, the people in the county all regard themselves very high. If the officials in the Huaxian County trembled their hands, they might be people from the imperial city. People in Yiping County firmly believe that one day, they will definitely return to the embrace of Jingzhao Prefecture.

The magistrate of Yiping County was named Shao, named Zhitong, and had more than 40 years of service. He had been in Yiping County for six years.

County Magistrate Shao was not from the imperial examination and his relationship was not strong. The court suddenly airborne a Jinshi county magistrate, which made him feel threatened and worried.

The chief clerk advised him: "Don't worry, sir. I heard that this Jinshi is different from other people. It was because a person on the list died and rushed to the wedding of His Highness Prince Huai. The emperor was afraid of being unlucky, so he made up for it. When he was in charge of the imperial banquet, this person was unaware of his eyes and stared at His Highness Prince Huai's fast legs and was distributed."

But the magistrate Shao couldn't let it go. He heard that Zhang Ping would handle the case. The teacher was Tao Zhoufeng, the Minister of Justice. It was because of Tao Zhoufeng's strong recommendation that he could become a Jinshi. The backstage was very tough. Zhang Ping offended His Highness Huai, but the court could not allow a Jinshi to be a county magistrate all the time. At least one step would be promoted to a county magistrate... Isn't this the first step to be promoted to a county magistrate?

When Magistrate Shao was worried, he received a gift and a letter.

The gift was not heavy, just a few colors of fruits, an ancient inkstone. The one who came to give the gift was a simple-dressed servant, who said he was the family of Zhang Ping's distant relative. He was entrusted by Zhang Ping to take office today and come to visit County Magistrate Shao first.

This gift was actually given by Lan Jue. When Zhang Pingchu took office, he must express his feelings to his immediate boss, the county magistrate, but he is as unconscious as Zhang Ping. Even if he reminds him, he may not give it or can’t afford it. Even if he can afford it, he may not give it to him. Even if he can afford it, he may not give it to him.

So Lan Jue picked something casually and asked the in charge to find a steady servant, dressed simply, and gave the gifts directly in the name of Zhang Ping.

Magistrate Shao was indeed a little happy when he held these things. This Jinshi at least knew some eyes and knew how to do things, and was not responsible for poverty and arrogance.

However, even though the servants of Lan Da family were wearing shabby clothes and their behavior and temperament were not the same. After all, Magistrate Shao saw it and felt that Zhang Ping was indeed extraordinary.

Just the afternoon when Magistrate Shao accepted the gift, another letter arrived.

The letter made County Magistrate Shao tremble. The letter was written by Tao Zhoufeng. He thought about it and finally felt that he should do something for Zhang Ping, a student, at least to make him, the county magistrate smoothly. So Tao Zhoufeng did something that was suspected of being favored for the first time in his decades of official career.

He wrote a handwritten letter to Magistrate Shao, sincerely asking him to take care of his student Zhang Ping.

Magistrate Shao held the gift and pinched the letter, and his heart was trembling. At this time, his subordinates reported that the new county magistrate Zhang Ping had arrived.

Magistrate Shao personally went to the yamen to greet him. Seeing Zhang Ping and Chen Chou getting off the broken donkey cart with their bags on their backs, Magistrate Shao's trembling liver couldn't help but burst into a dark fire.

I was so tired that my family broke down the letter from Lord Shangshu and actually took the post in a broken donkey cart!

Damn, do you show poverty? Can you stop acting like this? Are you a fool in this county?

Magistrate Shao greeted him with a smile and held Zhang Ping's arm warmly, "Hehe, County Magistrate Zhang, this county has been waiting for you!"

Magistrate Shao arranged a generous welcoming banquet. Zhang Ping and Chen Chou, who had not seen fat for a long time, had a few big bumps on their faces and they ran to the toilet.

Zhang Ping's residence is a small courtyard behind the county government office, next to the magistrate's residence, two in and out. The yard is not big, and it is very clean and elegant. There are servants serving in the house, cooks cooking in the kitchen, and aunts responsible for washing and squeezing in the backyard. Shao Zheng County also gave two men personally trained by his wife. He was only 28 years old and was very cute and clever maid who served him closely, but was rejected by Zhang Ping.

Chen Chou came out of the toilet, touched his weak belly, stood under the grape trellis in the inner courtyard, looked around, and said to Zhang Ping who was walking towards the toilet with a touching look on his face, "Brother Zhang, this is really nice here."

Zhang Ping nodded. Even in the toilet, there were small plates of incense lit in this house. Zhang Ping felt it was too extravagant and planned to abolish it today.

Li Zhuan asked the magistrate Shao: "Which is the master planning to let County Magistrate Zhang take charge?"

County Magistrate Shao sighed: "Mr. Shangshu has written a letter from his own. It's really hard for the county to take care of the county magistrate Zhang."

The so-called care is nothing more than living in the best house, eating the best meal, and doing the least work.

The next day, Zhang Ping went to the yamen to officially take office. The magistrate Shao called his colleagues to introduce the affairs of the county government to him one by one. Finally, he said: "... In the busy autumn season, farming and water conservancy matters have been arranged in various townships, construction, taxation, and military service. If Zhang County Prime Minister wants to know, please ask Li Zhuzhu. The county has always been lazy, and they have handled all the important matters. They have summed up the matters in this county. In other words, when encountering several criminal cases, the county will be held in the hall for the first trial. The county magistrate Zhang has just arrived in Yiping and is about to find out about the matters in the magistrate. There is a key task in this county that I want to ask you to handle."

Zhang Ping bowed and said, "Please give me the order."
Chapter completed!