Chapter 944 Sun Shan is an Earth Dragon in the Capital
Sun Shan couldn't help but laugh when he saw Uncle Sun San was so alert.
But his expression didn't show, and he started talking nonsense seriously again: "Uncle San, you know that I'm an official now, right?"
Uncle Sun looked at Sun Shan like he was an idiot.
Not to mention him, everyone in the entire Huangyang County knew that their Sun family had produced a Jinshi who was about to become the county magistrate.
Uncle Sun repeats this glorious thing many times every day.
Those friends who used to laugh at Shanzi for failing the exam, now either run away or become extremely flattering when they see him.
Hehe, Sun Shan is a Guan Lord, and he is the Guan Lord’s third uncle, so rounding it off means he is also a Guan Lord.
Uncle Sun rolled his eyes and said unhappily, "Shanzi, don't beat around the bush, just speak directly."
After going around in circles, I still haven't told you the reason.
Shanzi is such a sly guy, huh, I've seen through him a long time ago.
Sun Shan patted Uncle Sun San on the shoulder, and outsiders mistakenly thought that the uncle and nephew had a deep affection for each other.
He whispered, "Uncle Shan, do you know that the county magistrate is only a seventh-rank official? Compared to all the other officials, he is almost the lowest rank and is not very good."
Uncle Sun really didn't know about this.
In Uncle Sun’s stereotype, the county magistrate is a local lord who controls the life and death of the people and decides their wealth and prosperity.
In his eyes, it couldn't be any bigger.
How come Shanzi actually said that the position of county magistrate is not up to par?
Uncle Sun opened his eyes wide and asked in confusion: "Shanzi, what do you mean? The county magistrate is a high-ranking official, and you actually said that he is the lowest and not worthy of the mainstream? Are you mistaken?"
Sun Shan was not here to learn from Uncle Sun San about the county magistrate's role in the bureaucratic system.
He said directly: "Uncle San, the position of the county magistrate is like at the foot of Guanyin Mountain. There are prefects, governors, and many other high officials on the upper level. I am just an ant now, and I am lucky enough to be the county magistrate. If I want to climb up to Guanyin Mountain, I am afraid I will not be able to climb up even if I climb for my whole life.
Uncle San, if we climb at the speed of an ant, we will only be lucky enough to reach the mountainside at best. If we want to reach the top of the mountain, we can only hope for the next life."
Uncle Sun actually didn't quite understand what Sun Shan was saying.
But I also know that it is wishful thinking for an ant to climb Guanyin Mountain. Not to mention the dangers encountered along the way, even if everything goes smoothly, it will be difficult to get up.
Shanzi meant that although he was already an official, his position was too low. If he just followed the routine of promotion and salary increase, he would probably never get promoted to any higher level in his lifetime.
At most, he would be slightly higher than a county magistrate, but still unable to become a high-ranking official.
Uncle Sun was panicked, and he consoled Sun Shan and himself by saying, "Shanzi, don't be discouraged. Who are you? You are the top Jinshi in Zhangzhou Prefecture, and the smartest person. Getting promoted and getting rich is as easy as eating lettuce for you."
Sun Shan looked at Uncle Sun with a look that said "you don't understand".
He sighed and said, "Uncle San, please stop comforting me. Think about it, I may have become a Jinshi, but there are 500 Jinshi ahead of me, and they are all better than me. They are ahead of me in getting promoted and making money, so how can it be my turn as the last one?
Third uncle, I'll tell you the truth. I was a dragon in Huangyang County, but I'm just an underground dragon in the capital.
Oh, Uncle San, I’m suffering. Grandma, dad, and mom think I’m very powerful, but actually I’m just a bully at home. If I let them out, I won’t be able to beat them.
Uncle San, I dare not tell them these words, and I only dare to tell you. Hey, if people in the surrounding area knew that I was so incompetent outside, our Sun family would be in big trouble. "
Uncle Sun thought of the embarrassing thing and immediately said nervously: "Shanzi, if you don't tell me and I don't tell you, who will know? Villagers don't go out, so how can they know what's going on outside. Especially in the capital, they don't know that "you are not good enough".
Hey, we can't expose our shortcomings and let others know. Our Sun family is a scholarly family in Huangyang County, and it is unattainable. Shanzi, you must pretend and not let anyone know. "
If Sun Shan hadn't said it, Uncle Sun would never have mentioned it in this regard.
Yes, in this exam, although Shanzi made the list, he was the last one. There were 500 people ahead of him who were better than him. Add to that the ones from the previous year, the previous year, or the next year, and the next year. Compared with so many Jinshi, Sun Shan really looked inferior.
There are only so many official positions, and more and more people are competing for them. Shanzi really does not have the ability to climb up.
What's more, there are many royal relatives and second-generation officials competing together, making it even more difficult for Shanzi to get promoted.
Uncle Sun sighed and said, "Shanzi, it's all my elder brother's fault. If my elder brother was a high-ranking official, you would definitely be able to fly far. It's a pity that my elder brother is a peasant and has seriously hindered you.
Look at Jing'er, he has had good food and accommodation since he was young and studied in a good academy, so he did so well in the exam. Their He family is also very powerful, and now his position is getting higher and higher.
Oh, Shanzi, even though you married Yun Jie'er, your surname is still Sun, not He. It's really hard to move forward without someone protecting you."
Sun Shan looked at Uncle Sun with admiration. Although he could not read, his brain worked quickly and he could keep up with the pace.
Sun Shan pretended to be distressed and said, "Uncle, I am worried about this problem now. Since I have entered the official career, I must want to climb up. A soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier, and an official who does not want to climb up is not a good official. What I am worried about now is how to climb up. I also want to bring honor to my ancestors and bring glory to my ancestors."
Uncle Sun frowned and looked at Sun Shan with sympathy: "Shanzi, I, a country boy, don't understand anything about officialdom, but I believe you can become a high-ranking official. With your grandfather's protection, you will definitely go further than the Jinshi before you."
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Uncle San, Grandpa's protection is not enough. We must find a way to take an unusual path."
Uncle San's eyes widened and he asked curiously, "Shanzi, have you figured out a way? Have you figured out how to get promoted and make money? Oh, I told you, Shanzi, you've always been smart, you'll definitely become a high-ranking official."
Uncle Sun looked at Sun Shan with a smile on his face. How could he not do anything to such a cunning Shan?
He asked anxiously, "Shanzi, tell me quickly, what method have you come up with? Don't worry, I will definitely not tell anyone. This matter is known only to you, me, the heaven and earth, and your grandfather."
Sun Shan said mysteriously in a low voice: "Uncle San, look, I'm going to adopt Hu Ming."
Uncle Sun was confused and asked doubtfully, "What does being a high-ranking official have to do with adopting Hu Ming?"
Oops, almost forgot about this question.
Uncle Sun glanced at Sun Shan unhappily. After going around in circles for so many times, he still hadn't told him why he adopted Hu Ming.
Shanzi is really slow in speaking.
Sun Shan looked at Uncle Sun with an expression that said, "I thought you were smart, but you're actually stupid." He said, "Uncle Sun, I adopted Hu Ming. What do people outside say about me?"
Uncle Sun replied without thinking: "What else can I say? You are such a sucker! Only a fool would help someone raise a child!"
Sun Shan: ...
Fortunately, I don’t have a heart attack, otherwise I would have had one!