Zhen Huan is still in love, and her sister's goal is to become the queen mother

Chapter 227: Jinshi (Part )

This time, Cao Qinmo's younger brother was also on the list. The child has always been a smart one, and the Xilin Jueluo family has hired a famous teacher to teach him, which naturally adds even more power.

Cao Qinmo was delighted when she heard the news.

The Cao family has long been in decline, and Cao Qinmo has often been mocked as a poor family.

But now, my younger brother has passed the imperial examination and has a real chance to turn things around.

With a good starting point, and with the help of the Xilin Gioro family, even if he can't become a high-ranking official in the future, he can still consider becoming a fourth-rank official.

Moreover, Cao Qinmo's younger brother is only eighteen years old this year and has a bright future.

In recent days, Cao Qinmo has been worrying about his younger brother's marriage.

Before, the younger brother of the Cao family had never married. On the one hand, he was focused on studying, and on the other hand, he was thinking that if he could pass the imperial examination, he could marry a girl from a better family.

According to the previous situation of the Cao family, the wealthy and powerful families looked down on them, and the daughters of middle-level officials with good family conditions also looked down on them. The only way they could marry was to choose one from the daughters of small or impoverished families.

But now it’s different. He wants to marry a virtuous wife. It is out of this consideration that Cao Qinmo asked his family to put his brother’s marriage on hold first.

Girls who are carefully brought up at home are different after all. If the Cao family wants to turn things around, not only does it require the efforts of her brother, but her brother's wife must also be someone who can make sense.

Cao Qinmo hoped very much that her family could change its status. This was the goal she had been pursuing since her family sent her to the palace of the emperor, who was then Prince Yong.

Unfortunately, Cao Qinmo only gave birth to one princess, Wen Yi, and she herself was not favored by the emperor.

But fortunately, my younger brother is quite capable and Concubine Xian has given him a lot of resources, so now I can finally see hope.

Moreover, Cao Qinmo felt hot in her heart.

Now that I have passed the imperial examination, ten years later, it will be a time when I can make great achievements. If Hongyao ascends the throne at that time, with my contribution as a follower of the emperor, and if my younger brother can stand out when the new emperor is recruiting people, I may become a favorite of the new emperor.

As a minister loyal to Hongyao, as long as his younger brother is capable and loyal, and he has himself to plan for him in the harem, he may be able to rise to the top.

Cao Qinmo was excited and wanted to go to Chengqian Palace to see Huimin immediately.

After all, his younger brother and Concubine Xian's younger brother were both successful candidates in the same imperial examination.

They are the same age, the same age as the future emperor's uncle. Cao Qinmo couldn't stop smiling.

These days, I am becoming more and more hopeful.

Concubine Xian and her younger brother have a deep relationship, so you should go and congratulate them.

As soon as Cao Qinmo entered Chengqian Palace, she saw that all the palace servants were in high spirits.

Ruyi saw Cao Qinmo from afar and hurried to greet her.

"What a coincidence that Concubine Xiang came. Our Concubine has not returned from Chuxiu Palace yet."

Cao Qinmo heard it and said, "That's exactly what I missed."

However, Cao Qinmo still had a smile on her face as she greeted Ruyi.

Ruyi is the confidant of Concubine Xian, who has always attached great importance to these two personal maids around her.

Not to mention the low-ranking concubines who fawned on them, even the concubines in the rank of concubines gave them some face.

"Everyone in Chengqian Palace is so happy. It seems that Concubine Xian has given a lot of rewards."

Ruyi also smiled and said:

"The Queen was very generous. She gave the palace maids two months' salary. Everyone also benefited from the young master's kindness."

As he spoke, Ruyi flattered with great tact:

"I heard that your youngest brother was also admitted to the imperial examination. I am so happy. An eighteen-year-old Jinshi, he is really promising and has a bright future."

"Our queen has praised him several times, and she sighed that it was Concubine Xiang's brother who made the best of it."

Cao Qinmo and Ruyi began to praise E Rongan and Cao Qinmo's younger brother in various ways.

The two of them praised each other back and forth.

Just as Cao Qinmo was about to leave, Huimin happened to come back.

"Concubine Xiang?"

Looking at Huimin, Cao Qinmo immediately put on a smile.

"I am here to congratulate your Majesty's younger brother on his success in the imperial examination."

Huimin also smiled and said, "I am happy for you. I also congratulate you."

The two of them chatted as they entered the main hall of Chengqian Palace.

E Rong'an entered the Hanlin Academy as a scholar-official. Huimin felt relieved when this destination was confirmed.

With his own abilities and the support of his father, Ortai, E Rongan will have a bright future.

But Cao Qinmo's younger brother is different. Although he is also a Jinshi, Jinshi and Jinshi are different.

The term of service for these scholars is usually three years, during which they are taught by experienced scholars in the Hanlin Academy and taught various knowledge. After three years of assessment, those with excellent results will be retained in the Hanlin Academy, while others will be sent to the six ministries as directors, censors, or to various local officials.

As the saying goes, "Only Jinshi can enter the Hanlin Academy, and only Hanlin can enter the Cabinet." However, it is extremely difficult to stay in the Hanlin Academy, and the best of the best must be selected.

Cao Qinmo's younger brother did not serve as a Shujishi. He was a second-class official, and could generally remain as an official in Beijing, but it was hard to say what position he could hold.

There are many outstanding Jinshi candidates with different backgrounds. Cao Qinmo also knows that her younger brother does not have much advantage, so she can only come to ask for protection.

Even if you can't enter the Hanlin Academy, it would be good to be able to work in one of the six ministries and stay in Beijing.

If he were to be sent away, it would be hard to say how many years it would take for him to come back. By that time, Prince Hongyao would be surrounded by countless officials trying to curry his favor.

Cao Qinmo also knew that whether it was a demotion or exile to the capital, and which department of the six ministries he would be sent to and what position he would hold, Ortai still had a say.

For the sake of her brother, Cao Qinmo also came to test Concubine Xian's attitude first.

"My Lady, where will my brother go in the next three years..."

Huimin looked at Cao Qinmo's cautious and tentative look, but her expression remained calm.

"Your brother is still young, and young people need more experience as well."

Hearing Huimin say this, Cao Qinmo felt panicked.

Want more experience? Is this to send his younger brother out?

Being a local official naturally brings you experience.

But… after three years of assessment, he might be transferred to another place to be a county magistrate after three years. If he wants to go from county magistrate to prefect and then governor, it will take another 20 to 30 years. This is really…

My younger brother’s ranking is also dangerous. He can be sent out or stay in Beijing.

However, Huimin's next words made Cao Qinmo feel at ease.

"But generally, the second-class Jinshi are appointed as the chief officials of the six ministries. The Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue are both good places to go."

Cao Qinmo's eyes lit up. One is in charge of the appointment and removal of officials, and the other is in charge of national taxation. These are both good departments with real power and a lot of benefits.

But seeing Cao Qinmo's look, Huimin glanced at her indifferently.

"Corruption is severely punished nowadays, and the emperor's policy should be continued. The Ministry of Revenue still needs its own talents..."

Cao Qinmo had an idea. She wanted to arrange for her brother to work in the Ministry of Revenue so that Hongyao would be able to better grasp the situation in the Ministry of Revenue in the future.

If this is done well, you can become the new emperor's confidant.

Cao Qinmo was excited and said hurriedly:

"I will obey your majesty's orders."

"The Cao family is naturally willing to serve the queen, and has no second thoughts."