Li Yi found that many students in the Tang dynasty did not know how to take exams, so they usually looked for people to recite poems.
Rich people would organize poetry gatherings, or members of the royal family would look for them to drink and play.
For example, Wang Wei would meet the Prince of Qi, Li Fan, and drink with him.
Meng Haoran would not meet him because Wang Wei was from Hedong. Meng Haoran's family was not big, but he was rich.
This year, he did not meet Zhang Shuo. When he saw the newspaper, he wanted to go to the capital.
He did not know that his fate had changed. He looked for Zhang Shuo, but Zhang Shuo could not help him.
If Li Yi knew about him becoming an official, it would depend on Li Yi's opinion.
Li Yi decided to give Meng Haoran an official position in the capital.
Wang Wei's nominal age was 17, younger than Li Yi. Meng Haoran's nominal age was 29.
It seemed that both of them were born in the year of the ox.
Meng Haoran had made quite a ruckus when he shouted the poem. When he saw Li Yi, he began to feel ill at ease.
Li Yi had civil and military officials. The military official was too young, so he did not care about him. The civil official was second rank.
A civil official was his position. Like Li Yi's senior official, it was a rank. A senior official was a position of authority.
In the Tang dynasty, it was easy for a civil official to become an official with real power, and they were allowed to impeach others.
If a civil official from second rank impeached a fourth rank official with real power, once the impeachment started, the imperial court would investigate.
Meng Haoran wanted to see the Emperor. In his opinion, a civil official should have seen the Emperor.
If the Emperor could introduce him, he would enter the official career.
"Li, Doctor Li." Meng Haoran cupped his fist and bowed. After that, he thought for a while and bowed again.
Li Yi calmly accepted the bow and bowed to the civil official.
"Haoran, since you are here, you should not have eaten. Come with me to eat some hotpot and drink some hot soup to warm up." Li Yi smiled and greeted Meng Haoran.
He did not need to care about the Winged Knights who brought Meng Haoran here. They would go find food by themselves.
When there was no serious business, the Feathered Forest Flying Cavalry and Li Yi were impudent, laughing and joking.
When it came to serious matters, the Winged Knights' attitude changed completely.
"Alright, thank you very much, Doctor Li." Meng Haoran was still very reserved.
Wang Wei stepped forward and sized Meng Haoran up. "Haoran, I'm Wang Wei. I've long heard of your great name. It's my honor to meet you today."
"Wang Mojie?" said Meng Haoran, his eyes shining. He looked at Wang Wei and smiled.
"Let's go and eat. The Li Family Zhuangzi's food is delicious." Wang Wei pulled on Meng Haoran's sleeve and went to eat.
Meng Haoran first drank half a bowl of soup and then ate a string of enoki mushrooms.
He immediately fell in love with the taste and felt that it was more delicious than the night market in the southern part of the city.
Actually, there was no chili in the soup. Everything else was the same.
Wang Wei went to find wine and boiled three bunches of yellow wine. It was not very strong, so he drank it.
"Haoran, you're too smart. You knew to write a letter to Li Dongzhu. I followed behind you. If I had known, I would have written a poem and sent it to the Li Family Zhuangzi."
Wang Wei praised Meng Haoran. As he said, he chased after Meng Haoran.
"I'm really desperate. I don't know anyone else in Chang 'an. I heard that Doctor Li was easy to talk to, so I sent a letter."
Meng Haoran admitted that he had lowered himself to go through the back door.
It's not shameful. Everyone does this.
"Yes, Li Dongzhu is easy to talk to. Li Dongzhu is very kind. If an official makes a mistake, Li Dongzhu won't say anything. Usually, he'll just go mining."
Wang Wei joked. After saying that, he laughed.
Meng Haoran was slightly surprised and then laughed.
He knew that Li Yi was able to deal with an official. Mojie was very kind.
"Doctor Li, how does His Majesty look?" Meng Haoran gathered his courage and asked Li Yi. What does His Majesty look like?
"I've never seen him." Li Yi shrugged and shook his head with an apologetic look.
"Ah?" Meng Haoran was dumbfounded. You've never seen him? You've never seen him. How did you become a second-rank official?
"Yes, Haoran. Li Dongzhu has never seen His Majesty. You want to see His Majesty and then ask for an official position? There's no need to do that. You can find Li Dongzhu.
I'll catch up with Li Dongzhu's team. Li Dongzhu will give me the position of County Deputy of Lantian County. I'll take the imperial examination next spring. "
Wang Wei sincerely promised that Li Yi had never seen His Majesty and did not plan to see him.
"Doctor Li, do you arrange an official position in the government?"
Meng Haoran was in awe. The position of County Deputy of the government was close to His Majesty.
"I'm mainly familiar with Old Bi and Old Song." Li Yi found an excuse for himself.
"Who is Old Bi?" Meng Haoran was confused.
Wang Wei explained: "Bi Goo is in charge of the Ministry of Revenue. And Su Yi. Everyone in the government knows them. They always go to Li Family Zhuangzi."
"Ah!" Meng Haoran was even more surprised. Zai Fu went to Li Family Zhuangzi? And often went there?
If that's the case, I can get an official position.
Li Yi nodded and took a sip of wine: "Haoran, follow them to Hongnong first. When we return to Chang 'an, we'll see if you want to go to Xianyang or Xinfeng.
These two counties are close to Chang 'an. It's convenient to go back and forth. Xinfeng can take the canal, but Xianyang can't take the river. It's too far away. "
Meng Haoran's hands trembled. They had just met and he was already given an official position. How could he choose between the two?
He was a little doubtful. Have you discussed this with others before? Do you think I'll give you an official position just because you said so?
He looked at Wang Wei. Wang Wei nodded. There was nothing wrong.
Wang Wei thought to himself: If you know who is in this team, you will think that not getting Chang 'an and Wannian counties is looking down on you.
Meng Haoran swallowed his saliva: "What is the position?"
"Same as Mojie. You will be a Deputy County Magistrate. You will need to see how the Deputy County Magistrate and other officials work for the people."
Li Yi had already thought about it. A Deputy County Magistrate was neither too big nor too small. He would be able to get in touch with the administration of the county.
The arrangement was a learning experience. If he had any good ideas, he could also raise them. It was a test.
Meng Haoran raised his head and wiped the sweat on his forehead: "A county with two Deputy County Magistrates. Does the imperial court allow this?"
"If you want to be with Mojie, go to Lantian County. Three Deputy County Magistrates are not a problem. They will just give you an extra salary."
Li Yi nodded and said casually.
Meng Haoran took a deep breath. He was too shocked.
He couldn't understand. It was understandable that a Secondary Grade 2 civil official would be given an official position.
Of course! Adding an extra official position in a place, do you think you are the Emperor? Even the Prime Minister wouldn't dare.
"Haoran, why don't you go to Lantian County? It will be more convenient for you and me to meet. Otherwise, Li Dongzhu will not be happy if you want to leave after becoming an official."
Wang Wei liked Meng Haoran and wanted to discuss knowledge with him.
He thought that knowledge was to compose poems and take the imperial examinations next year.
If he could pass both exams, it would be a good story.
Meng Haoran was still excited. He had an official position. He didn't even get to meet the Emperor.
Wang Wei urged him to drink: "Haoran, it's settled. Let's go to Lantian County. It's the most prosperous place. Why don't we go to Weinan together? It's close to my house."
Meng Haoran drank a big mouthful of wine and felt a little dizzy. He didn't know if it was because of the wine or because he was tired from the journey.
He thought for a while and replied: "Let's go to Lantian County. I heard that Doctor Li has a business there."
"Deal! Mojie, introduce my third brother to Haoran later. Remember … erm … keep it a secret! "
Li Yi agreed. If the two of you are willing to be together, it doesn't matter.
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