On this day, Cai Yong's mansion wasn't the only one in the capital that welcomed guests.
There were others who were the same.
They were basically scholars.
These scholars all had a common characteristic, which was that they were all somewhat famous, but they were not born into noble families.
Or poor scholars.
Or the low-level officials of the imperial court who were depressed and frustrated.
Or perhaps…he was poor!
There were actually many people like this.
The talent selection system of the Great Han Dynasty was an inspection system. Every state and county would have a quota for filial piety and honesty every year, but it did not mean that one could immediately become an official after being elected.
Most of them had to enter the imperial court and become idle officers.
In other words, they were the reserve officers of the country.
Langguan's salary was three hundred dan, and he didn't have much to do. Once there was a vacancy in the court, he would automatically become a candidate to fill it.
Did he really want to fill in the vacancy?
Pay up!
The price of an official position of four hundred dan and above was clearly marked by Emperor Han Ling!
Even if it was an appointment from the Imperial Court, they would still have to pay a third or a quarter!
This problem was not a problem for those scholars who came from prestigious families, but it was very difficult for those who did not have money or were unwilling to pay for the official position.
Because of this, many people had wasted their time in the position of Langguan.
Then, he got worse and worse.
After all, what was 300 dans of salary enough for?
Under such circumstances, Chen Xiao was given the leeway to make a move. While he visited Cai Yong, he also sent out dozens of people to various parts of the capital!
Anyone who was willing to follow him to Youzhou would be promised an official position!
Then, there was a large sum of money!
It had to be said that this method of throwing money at people was very simple and crude!
However, it was not worth it for Chen Xiao to personally make a trip.
Even so, the harvest was still not bad.
About a dozen scholars had fallen under his money offensive. Although they were not very talented, they were better than nothing for Youzhou, which was poor in talent.
Moreover, there was actually a surprise!
"What's the name of that Langguan who's willing to work in Youzhou Province?”
Chen Xiao had just returned to the courtyard when Uncle Ting, the steward who had followed him from Jizhou, came to report on today's harvest. Among them, there was a name that aroused his great interest.
"Zhong Yao!"
Uncle Ting's surname was Zhang, and he wasn't from House Zhen. He was a steward that Lady Zhen brought from her maiden family and was loyal to her.
He was also trusted by Chen Xiao.
He bowed and said," This man was born in Yingchuan. He's thirty-eight years old this year. I heard that he was elected as a filial and honest official before he was twenty. He worked as a minister for a few years, but because he was unwilling to pay the official's money, he has been wasting his time in the position of minister. His family is not poor, but they are also very down and out…"
Chen Xiao was greatly surprised.
It was not surprising that Zhong Yao was in dire straits.
In history, Zhong Yao was a classic late bloomer. He only rose to prominence when Dong Zhuo was in power. Even so, he was still a minor character in the imperial court.
It was only after following Cao Cao that he soared into the sky and rose step by step.
At that time, he was already in his forties.
Therefore, the 38-year-old Zhong Yao was definitely a typical example of a depressed person. However, his willingness to leave the imperial court and run to Youzhou to become an official was far beyond Chen Xiao's expectations!
One had to know that the Yingchuan Zhong Clan was also a famous clan!
Zhong Yao's grandfather, Zhong Hao, was one of the four elders of Yingchuan along with the Chen, Xun, and Han Families!
It was precisely because he was born into a prestigious family that when Zhong Yao was promoted to be filial and honest, he started off as a minister!
What is Shangshulang?
It was an official position in the Minister's Office that handled government affairs by the Emperor's side!
He was truly the emperor's vassal!
Because of the two incidents of party prohibitions, many of the nobles in Yingchuan were unable to become officials and had a relatively difficult time. Zhong Yao was also affected.
However, ever since the Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong lifted the ban, the life of the Yingchuan gentry slowly improved!
With Zhong Yao's background and talent, his future in the imperial court was predictable!
How could such a person be willing to go to Youzhou?
"What is he after? That bit of money?"
Chen Xiao frowned slightly." The Zhong family of Yingchuan has declined. They might really be poor. Otherwise, Zhong Yao wouldn't have become an idle officer. He hasn't advanced for more than ten years, but his reputation as an aristocrat is still there…"
"How could he be willing to work for me, the Overseer of Youzhou, who he bought with money?”
Uncle Ting smiled when he heard this.
" Young Master, you might not know this, but Zhong Yao's situation is indeed very difficult. He hasn't been promoted for many years, and his salary is not enough to support his family. Sometimes, he even has to sell his calligraphy for money. Even his wife looks down on him..."
At this point, he seemed to have thought of something funny." When his wife saw that we brought so much money with us, her eyes widened on the spot and she took the initiative to help us persuade him…"
After becoming a scholar, Chen Xiao's memory was off the charts.
He remembered everything he had seen online in his previous life clearly.
Therefore, he knew that Zhong Yao's first wife was indeed not much.
Later, Zhong Yao divorced her.
However, this was clearly not enough to shake Zhong Yao's will.
As expected, Uncle Ting continued," But this was not the reason why Zhong Yao agreed to go to Youzhou. It was only when I followed Young Master's instructions and told him that Cai Yong would also go to Youzhou that he agreed without a second word!”
"He only has one request. He hopes that we can give him a copy of Cai's copybook!”
It was actually for this?
Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment before she came to a realization.
Zhong Yao was a famous calligrapher in the later generations, a person who loved words as much as his life!
Especially Cai Yong's Flying White Body!
So he was Cai Yong's number one fan!
"This is a pleasant surprise."
Chen Xiao smiled. She didn't expect that Cai Yong's number one student, Gu Yong, would give Zhong Yao as a gift before he even got him.
From this, it could be seen that Cai Yong's reputation was really useful!
This business was profitable!
Immediately, Chen Xiao instructed Uncle Ting and the servants to pack up and leave the capital the next day.
Wang Yue and Shi Ah also had their own missions.
When everyone dispersed, he looked at the only person who stayed behind.
The manager of the capital, Zhen Tian.
"You've done well in the business in the capital these two years.”
A smile appeared on Chen Xiao's lips. She was not stingy with her praise."Today, outside the Cai Residence, you seized the opportunity to publicize Youzhou Academy to the people of Luoyang.”
Zhen Tian laughed when he heard that.
"It's all because of Young Master's guidance. This old servant doesn't dare to take credit!”
His face was flushed with joy, humility, and self-satisfaction." Speaking of which, I have to thank Wei Zhongdao. If he didn't open our boxes, I wouldn't have thought of taking this opportunity to spread the news..."
"Wei Zhongdao naturally has to thank you, but I have seen your contribution.”
Chen Xiao nodded and patted Zhen Tian's shoulder.""You have an exquisite heart.”
Zhen Tian raised his head in surprise.
The smile on Chen Xiao's indescribably handsome face slowly disappeared.""However, who gave you the courage to reveal that the Zhen family is opening a cheap bookstore?”
His voice was calm and natural, as if he had no intention of blaming her.
However, these words entered his ears.
Zhen Tian's heart trembled.
All their expressions froze.
I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well today. I haven't updated much. I'll still have 10,000 words tomorrow ~
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