Chapter 869 Visit to the Prefect
After lunch, Sun Shan distributed gifts to the Hong family. He gave Hong Dalang and Hong Erlang each a piece of silk, and some red envelopes to the little kids, but he didn't have any more.
Then he openly gave Mrs. Hong a piece of silk cloth and said with a smile, "Aunt, this kind of cloth is very popular in Jinling and the capital. I saw that many wives of officials like this style, so I brought it to you from Jinling.
When I was studying in Zhangzhou Prefecture, you often cooked delicious food for me and took great care of my life. I have always kept it in my heart.
At that time, I was young, my family was poor, and I was thinking about the imperial examination, so I couldn't express my gratitude. This time, I finally got a chance to go out and have a few copper coins in my pocket. I always want to be filial to you in my heart. "
These words made Mrs. Hong's eyes red and tears fell drop by drop.
He said with emotion: "Shanzi, my Shanzi, I knew you were a good child. You are the best in the family, better than my own son.
"Oh, I've lived for decades, and you're the one who cares about me the most. You've come all the way from Jinling to bring me things. Oh, you're such a filial and good child."
These words silenced Hong Chengcai and Hong Erdi.
The two brothers huddled in a corner and dared not make a sound, fearing that any noise would lead to a beating from Madam Hong.
Hong Dalang also said excitedly: "Ashan is good. Dad often says that Ashan is better than the boy at home."
Sun Shan coaxed Mrs. Hong until she was in tears and smiling happily.
The two brothers Hong Chengcai hid in a rat hole like mice, looking around but not daring to come out.
The next morning, after having a "loving" breakfast, Sun Shan took Gui Ge'er to visit the prefect of Zhangzhou Prefecture.
Of course, you can't go to visit someone empty-handed. Mrs. Hong prepared a basket of snacks for Sun Shan early on and asked Sun Shan if this was enough.
That’s the prefect.
Sun Shan said that was enough, but Mrs. Hong still gave him a few more instructions with some concern.
Sun Shan visited the prefect, but he didn't have anything to ask him, and the gift he gave was too expensive, so the prefect was worried about his purpose.
Just bring some snacks like you would when visiting an ordinary friend.
As for whether the prefect dislikes it or not, that is his business.
Sun Shan is not working under him at the moment.
The most important thing is that I don’t know what kind of personality this prefect has, so I have to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances.
Sun Shan handed over the visiting card and was soon led into the living room.
After waiting for a while, I saw the prefect of Zhangzhou Prefecture, who was a fourth-rank official and whose surname was Zhang.
I saw him when Sun Shan became a juren. This should be the second term of Magistrate Zhang.
Sun Shan bowed and said, "Your Excellency the Prefect."
Sun Shan did not say "your humble official" but "your student" in order to narrow the distance between the two people.
Sun Shan graduated from the Zhangzhou Prefecture School, and could barely be considered a student of the prefect.
Prefect Zhang gently helped Sun Shan up and said with a smile, "Mr. Sun, I'm glad you're back from the capital. Thanks to you, we in Zhangzhou finally don't have to eat ginkgo."
Magistrate Zhang was assigned to this remote mountain place and has always wanted to be transferred away.
It’s a pity that there has been no achievement in politics, economy or culture.
Not only have I not made any achievements, I am always at the bottom and get criticized by my superiors from time to time.
Fortunately, Zhangzhou Prefecture has always been so poor, so it is not his fault that he cannot produce any results here.
A good cook cannot cook without rice. His ex-ex-ex had the same performance as him, so it’s not his fault.
Magistrate Zhang wanted to be transferred out of Zhangzhou Prefecture all the time, but unfortunately he had no one in the court to help him escape.
Alas, now I just hope I can finish my two terms quickly and run away. I can’t stand this remote and poor place anymore.
Sun Shan's success in the imperial examination was a pleasant surprise. During his tenure, Zhangzhou Prefecture finally produced a Jinshi.
No matter if it was because of the expansion or because he was the last one, it would belong to him when calculating the performance.
Maybe he will be mentioned prominently in the "Annals of Zhangzhou Prefecture".
Of course, the native Sun Shan is the protagonist who is written about in great detail, but that does not prevent him from making contributions as well.
Sun Shan and Magistrate Zhang were not very familiar with each other, so they talked about random topics.
Mainly, the prefect asked him about his trip to Beijing for the imperial examination.
Sun Shan made it short and gave a very formal answer: "There are a lot of candidates this time. The capital is full of candidates. Fortunately, the students set out early and arrived in the capital before the ice age. The candidates who came after them were not so lucky."
Magistrate Zhang stroked his beard and said with a sigh, "The journey from here to the capital is indeed long. It is right for Mr. Sun to leave early."
Magistrate Zhang then asked Sun Shan where he would be serving and learned that he would be a county magistrate in the neighboring province.
Congratulations again and again: "We will be colleagues from now on."
After Sun Shan and Magistrate Zhang chatted about some topics that had no nutritional value, they said goodbye.
If I don't say goodbye now, I'm afraid we'll just have awkward conversation.
Before leaving, Magistrate Zhang said, "Here is the reward from Zhangzhou Prefecture. It is a reward for you to become the first Jinshi in Zhangzhou Prefecture."
Sun Shan did not refuse. He took the reward and said with a smile, "Sir, I am very happy with this reward. I am honored to be the first Jinshi from Zhangzhou Prefecture. I hope that our Zhangzhou Prefecture will produce more Jinshi in the future."
Magistrate Zhang stroked his beard and said with satisfaction, "Thank you for your advice."
Then he handed Sun Shan a purse and said with a smile, "I congratulate Sun Shan on passing the imperial examination and getting the Yanta title."
Sun Shan repeatedly declined, but finally accepted it and thanked him, "Thank you, sir."
Magistrate Zhang also said that he would hold a "commendation meeting" for Sun Shan to boost student morale.
However, Sun Shan refused on the grounds that "the merchant ship is temporarily docked in Zhangzhou Prefecture and will continue to Guangzhou Prefecture and will set off tomorrow."
Sun Shan secretly regretted missing such a good opportunity to make money.
Alas, what a pity, what a pity.
After saying goodbye to the prefect, Sun Shan took Gui Ge'er to the prefectural school.
The professor came back yesterday afternoon and immediately wrote back to Sun Shan, saying that he was always free and welcomed Sun Shan to come to the provincial school.
When Sun Shan arrived at the gate of the provincial school, it was still the same school as he had imagined.
Still remembering the first time they came to the provincial school, Su and Sun Boming were surprised at how big and spacious the school was.
Time flies, but everything that happened ten years ago is still vivid in my mind.
As they approached the gate, the gatekeeper recognized Sun Shan and called out in surprise, "Mr. Sun, is that Mr. Sun?"
Sun Shan naturally recognized the doorman. He didn't expect that the doorman had worked here for ten years and seemed to plan to continue working there.
He quickly walked over and said with a big smile, "It's me. Long time no see."
The concierge said excitedly: "Mr. Sun, when did you come back? Are you looking for the professor? Mr. Sun, I never thought I would see you again."
Sun Shan handed over a purse and said gently, "Take some of the good luck."
The doorman was overjoyed and happily put the purse into his pocket. This was a legitimate gift of money.
He said happily: "I will accept the wedding money from Mr. Sun, this is the wedding money from the first Jinshi in our Zhangzhou Prefecture."
Then the doorman enthusiastically took Sun Shan to find the professor of the provincial school, and told Sun Shan about the changes in the school as they walked.