Chapter 16 fourth quarter

When Cui Hao went out with Huifan, he was riding the most beautiful black horse in Huifan's stable, and Huifan just rode a nice yellow spotted horse to walk side by side with him. Before going out, someone delivered Cui Hao's new clothes to the temple.It is not true to say that the clothes are new, but three of the four sets of coats sent are half-new. Although the material of the clothes is luxurious, the tailoring is impeccable, and it fits the body very well, the clothes seem to be It looked like it had been washed two or three times, and it didn't have the uncomfortable but eye-catching look that is unique to new shirts.The rest of the underwear, boots, socks, etc., apart from being extraordinarily exquisite, have nothing special about them.

Although Cui Hao didn't know what Hui Fan's intention was, he knew in his heart that since he had prepared three sets of old clothes for him, there must be a reason for him.Therefore, Cui Hao chose a light gray silk narrow-sleeved gown, tied a light blue silk sash around the waist, and a soft-footed headband matching the color of the silk sash on his head.The half-used money bag that Hui Fan gave him was casually tied around his waist. When Huifan saw Cui Hao, who had a new appearance and was handsome and handsome, there was an expression of approval on his face.It cost about five new ones to make an old one like that, and the kid was one thing, he knew what he was doing.Children can be taught!

"From today onwards, your prefecture is Boling, the descendant of Cui Yi in Boling." Hui Fan handed Cui Hao a letter. The first document is an invitation ticket, which is the necessary proof of identity for people of Tang Dynasty to travel. It is written: Cui Haoxing, the third-bedroom grandson of the Cui family (Yi) of Boling, lives in Luoyang and is forbidden to marry.The following is a description of the characteristics of age, all of which are consistent with Cui Hao.In addition to the indispensable seal of Luoyang County, it is also stamped with the big purple seal of the supervisory censor.

This Cui Yi of Boling used to be the chancellor of the former Yan, and his family had many high-ranking officials for generations. He was once listed as a first-class noble family in the "Genealogy of Clans" of the Sui Dynasty.Although after the Taizong and Gaozong dynasties of this dynasty suppressed the Shandong gentry, all the gentry were downgraded to the first class, but the world respected it, and people became more and more enthusiastic about the children of the gentry.Therefore, with this ticket of noble birth, as long as he is not exposed by his descendants, Cui Hao can have a very good future in Chang'an, at least he can marry a bride with a rich dowry to support him.This is the benefit of the so-called "marriage forbidden family".

The word "marriage ban" in the quotation refers to a restrictive method that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty imposed on the major noble families of the previous dynasty, prohibiting them from marrying privately, and all marriages of these families must be approved by the Ministry of Rites.This is to prevent the founding fathers who were born recklessly and followed Emperor Taizong to fight the world in order to elevate their status, marry with these deep-rooted gentry clans who still have considerable political power, and form new forces that are difficult to control. In addition, there is another bad habit, that is, when these gentry and non-gentry families intermarry, they have to collect a lot of money to make up for the gap due to the mismatch in family status. This is the so-called "losing money".

This is not true.Cui Hao knew something about this matter, thinking to himself. "You don't have to worry." Hui Fan seemed to see what Cui Hao was thinking. "You are included in the Cui family tree, and your birth record is also in the files of the Ministry of Rites. Based on these, you can be said to be a genuine descendant of the Cui family in Boling." Although Cui Hao knew nothing about the political affairs of the court, it can be imagined that without extraordinary power and connections, it would be impossible to transform a Luoyang native into a descendant of a noble family.

The second document was a bit strange, it was not sealed straight like a normal official document, but was sealed with a sharp corner at a slant.On the front of the envelope, there is a vermilion "Chi" character, and the next inscription is "Jiaoshangshu Provincial Officials Department".There is a round wax seal on the seal of the envelope, which seems to be the word "le" written in insect and bird script.Cui Hao had heard about this thing, but had never seen it with his own eyes.It is said that this obliquely sealed document is a kind of document specially used by three powerful women today, that is, Queen Wei, her daughter Princess Anle, and Princess Taiping to sell officials and nobles.The current price is 200,000 yuan from the eighth-rank Yuanwailang, and you can enter the stream after completing the four-year exam.

Such obliquely sealed documents are issued from the palace, bypassing the Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province, which are in charge of edicts and decrees, and directly sent to the official department in charge of selecting officials, treating the prime ministers as nothing. Therefore, these purchased official positions are called "Slanted official". "This is mine too?" Cui Hao couldn't believe his good luck.Today he has transformed himself, from a poor boy who lacks food and clothing to a son of a noble family, he even wants to be an official!The master in Luoyang spoke really well, this master Huifan is really a great big shot.

Chance!Boy, here's your chance to stand out.Cui Hao roared in his heart. This is a normal reaction.Seeing Cui Hao's expression of surprise and doubt on his immature face, Hui Fan thought. "Don't act like a poor boy." Hui Fan's voice became stern for the first time.With tangible favors, Hui Fan has both the right and the obligation to teach Cui Hao to be the lucky role he wants Cui Hao to fill. "You are a child of an aristocratic family. No matter what rare things you see, you will treat it as a fly whisk hanging by your bed. It is nothing strange. No matter what good things happen in the future, you will treat it as breakfast every day." Every day. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Cui Hao thought to himself, I didn't often have breakfast before. "Louder, I can't hear you." "Yes, master." Cui Hao has a naturally good voice. After a gust of scolding, Hui Fan returned to her usual good teacher. "A noble young man should have a clear voice and clear articulation. Especially when talking back to the elders, you must know how to use your voice, not just words, to influence the other party." "You are right, I will remember it." Cui Hao felt that he had found the best teacher. The Ministry of Officials Selection Court is located in the north of Wuheng Street in the Imperial City. Huifan seems to be familiar with this place. From the sergeants guarding the gate to the head of the Ministry of Officials wearing five-rank official uniforms, they all show extraordinary respect and respect to Huifan. Hold the disciple ceremony with crossed hands.On the one hand, it can be said that it is due to the custom of worshiping the Buddha and respecting the monks, but Cui Hao could not imagine that the monks came and went in and out of the government so casually and grandiosely.

But Huifan didn't seem to have the slightest airs, and was very easy-going with everyone she met.Cui Hao could clearly see that this kind of easy-going was like that of a good-tempered chief to his subordinates.Because of Huifan's face, Cui Hao was treated differently by the officials in the election.Cui Hao's official selection procedures were completed in a blink of an eye, and the commissioner's "report" was sent to Zhongshu, the two provinces under the door, and the governor of Shangshu Province for seals.In less than an hour, Cui Hao has become a member of the AMTD Bureau of Dianzhong Province. His official rank is from the eighth rank, and he is a small Beijing official who manages the emperor's carriages and horses.Although a foreign official is not a full-time official, only receives a half salary, and has to be a candidate in Beijing, but within a few days of Cui Hao's arrival in Chang'an, he has jumped from a poor boy with no wealth to an alternate official of the eighth rank. His status can be described as It's like a cloud of mud. Cui Hao only felt a little dizzy, so that he wanted to pee all the time.This series of good things came so fast that he didn't have time to think about what happened and why.