The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son

Emperor Hongzhi saw Zhu Houzhao upset, but smiled again: "I think you are more labor-intensive in Shuntian House, thinner than before."

"How ..." Emperor Hongzhi stared at Zhu Houzhao: "Recently, what is the mystery of Shuntian House?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "Father and Emperor, here in Suncheon Mansion, everything is fine, but ... but waiting for the officials to formulate rules for selecting officials as officials. There are no regulations on the officials side, and there are no children on the side Deflated. "

Hongzhi emperor nodded.

Ouyang Zhi had already drafted the rules for selecting officials as officials after he took charge of the officials.

In the area of ​​the New Deal, the effect of selecting officials as officials is very strong.

You must know that the official character, the official character in front of it, is sparse in number. Because of the scarcity, they can hardly perceive the feelings.

The entire Ming dynasty, who were really in contact with specific matters, were often officials.

These little officials, almost the bridge between the official mansion and the people, is the medium that truly conveys the will of the emperor and the government decrees to the lowest level.

But the problem appeared.

The little official had no capacity, no staff, nothing.

Not only are they discriminated against, but they may be punished at any time, and even ... there is no single standard.

Just such a group of people, some of them are only slaves brought by the Shangguan, some are local spitting, some are court servants, and they are recruited from the public.

The composition is complex, there are no regulations, and even ... there is no fixed amount of money, relying on these people, can the court and the government solve the problem?

Therefore ... Ouyang Zhi intends to adopt the experience of Baoding to regulate all the officials after taking office.

After Emperor Taizuo Gao became the emperor, everything about the birth of this civilian was based on the principle of saving money. Where did the army come from? As long as the court can save, don't need to raise it, give them a piece of land, let them grow their own land, eat their own.

Salaries for being an official ... Where do you come? Save, you can save, do n’t look at the title of the gold list, but in fact, the salary is so outrageously low that you do n’t have money, you wo n’t find a way?

As for the small officials, it is generally following this policy.

But now ... Today is different from the past.

There is already money in the treasury. At least in Beijing, Baoding and Jiangnan, the tax is sufficient.

Under such circumstances, it is a matter of urgency to complete the establishment of officials and solve the way for their upward promotion, so that they can work with peace of mind.

Because the government has to manage things, it has become more and more complicated and more and more detailed. Without a group of capable officials, there is no way to solve the next variety of contradictions.

On the library side, the two places of Nanzhili and Beizhili will be the direction of the temporary pilot.

Now, wait for Ouyang Zhi to draft a comprehensive charter, and then implement it.

Hongzhi Emperor nodded and said, "Here in Suncheon ... What do you think of the Prince?"

Zhu Houzhao coagulated Shen Tao: "Children are ready, and when the statute is published, the father emperor has announced his will, and the children will immediately begin elections. Jifan means that elections must still pass the exam, but only Different from the Imperial Examination, the content of this exam should be changed and it should be closer to the actual learning. On the other hand, because there are more staff recruited, this exam will also be easier than the Imperial Examination. All the officials who take the exam, Shun Tianfu has to give them certain guarantees, and at the same time ... it is necessary to work out a standard for political achievements. Of course, the officials have not yet come up with a charter, and Shuntianfu does not dare to act rashly here. "

The emperor Hongzhi silently listened to Zhu Houzhao's words, and then sighed, "What about the previous officials?"

"Still take the test." Zhu Hou Zhao said: "Of course, the difficulty can be lowered. If they can pass the test, they will remain in office. If they can't pass such a simple test, they will have to find another way."

Emperor Hongzhi had some worries on his face, saying: "But the most difficult thing now is not these old officials, but the previous imperial examination, what should I do? So many readers have read the four books and the five classics, and some people study hard in the cold. After half my life, I suddenly promoted election officials in Beizhili and Nanzhili. I'm afraid that these people ... would not accept it. "

Emperor Hongzhi paused, frowning deeper, and continued: "The preferential treatment of scholars in the dynasty is not just because they read the four books and the five classics well. The fundamental reason lies in the fact that behind these readers, there are squires, now Although the imperial examinations were going on at the same time, people with a clear eye can also see the general trend. For the sake of their own future, how could they be willing to read the useless books for their entire lives? "

Fang Jifan heard this and understood the concerns of Emperor Hongzhi.

Around the imperial examination, its essence is the idea that the bureaucrats and the emperor rule the world together. Now the election of officials as officials is very popular. Even if it has not spread to the provinces, the imperial examination continues as usual. Scholars and gentry want to know that this world is only different from before. Too.

This is in their eyes.

Whether anyone's interests are harmed, will he let it go?

The essence of this New Deal is not only to benefit a group of emerging people, but at the same time, it also allows the old group of people who have not kept up with the times to lose the benefits they have always enjoyed.

Will they ... be willing to give up?

Fang Jifan thought about it and said, "Your Majesty, Ouyang Zhi will definitely take this situation into consideration. They will always give them some concessions. You must be able to understand His Majesty ’s pains. Your Majesty does not have to worry, they will not make trouble. "

"Huh?" Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan: "Why do you see it?"

Fang Jifan coughed and glanced at Zhu Houzhao, embarrassedly saying, "They dare to make trouble, and His Royal Highness will kill them."

Zhu Hou-zhao's waist pole was straight, and his face suddenly looked bright.

Shuntianfu is now asking for money and money, food and food, and people and people. Fang Jifan's words are not groundless.

Zhu Houzhao looked forward to the day and night, there was a man-made reaction.

Came out and killed one, not ordinary cool.

The emperor Hongzhi shook his head and said, "I will discuss with the cabinet on this matter, you ..."

Didn't go on, and shook his head again. It seemed that the young people were always sorrowful.

Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan resigned from the palace. Fang Jifan was still thinking about Emperor Hongzhi's concerns along the way.

Choosing an official as an official is Ouyang Zhi ’s biggest move in the official ’s department.

As his mentor, Fang Jifan wanted to share his pressure.

Fang Jifan thoughtfully returned to his mansion, sat down, summoned people, and whispered.

The man nodded and went.

After Fang Jifan had eaten a few teas, the man brought seven or eight gentries nearby.

These gentlemen looked miserable one by one, and did not know what happened, just like a frightened bird, looking at Fang Jifan with an innocent look.

Saw Fang Jifan Shi Shiran tilting his legs, holding the teacup, looking at these gentry with a smile.

"Student ... Student ..." was the first trembling old gentleman, his hair was all white, he did not dare to raise his head, and he barely squeezed out a little smile: "Student Wang Hanzheng, I don't know Qi Guogong ..."

"There is one thing I want to investigate." Fang Jifan cleared his throat and said, "Have you heard of choosing officials as officials?"

Wang Hanzheng had never heard of it, and immediately nodded: "Listen ... I heard some."

"What do you think about this?" Fang Jifan said.

"This ... this ... Qi Guogong means ..."

"Don't be nervous." Fang Jifan pressed his hand and said with Yan Yuese: "I mainly want to investigate, if there is no other meaning, test whether public opinion is available."

"This ... this ..."

"It doesn't matter, the elderly can talk freely." Fang Jifan's voice is very gentle

Seven or eight gentry, you look at me, I look at you, looking at each other, then Wang Hanzheng immediately said: "Qi Guogong, this is a good thing, it can be said to benefit the country and the people, of course, the old man strongly agrees."

"Yes, yes, we strongly agree." Everyone nodded.

Fang Jifan frowned, saying, "Do you have no children studying at home?"

"Yes, there is." Wang Hanzheng gave Fang Jifan a careful look: "But who is Ouyang Butang, but he is the official of our Da Ming, let's sacrifice some for the court and for Da Ming, what is it worth? At the order of Qi Guogong, Mo said that he chose the officials to be officials, that is, he called the little old men and so on, and went to the top of the knife to the pan ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ I am also very happy. "

Fang Jifan called out: "So, I thought everyone opposed it."

Wang Hanzheng and others waved their hands one after another: "If there is nothing, nothing, if anyone opposes it, they can't live with us."

Fang Jifan rejoiced and bent his lips and smiled, "It's so good, it's good, this is what you said, come, write down all their words, and post them tomorrow, it's Wang Hanzheng, etc. Those who grab the ground must choose officials as officials. "

Wang Hanzheng: "..."

At this time, they only noticed that someone in the corner had already raised a pen and was recording their words.

The recording is finished.

The transcript was sent to them in front of them, and the signature was drawn.

Wang Hanzheng: "..." When he gritted his teeth, he still pressed his finger up without hesitation.

When they came out of the Qi State Mansion, everyone felt as if they were walking around the Hall of Lords.

Wang Hanzheng and the gentry, all with fear, seemed to be afraid.

"Fortunately, the old man is clever, otherwise, I don't want to walk out of the government of Qi State, the dog with the surname Fang ... No, Qi State Gong has a bad temper and is sick, and dealing with such a person, it is unreasonable to reason with you, you Refute two words, he is more fierce than you. If you clap the table with him, he will dare to fall ill and kill you, as well as tossing your family, hey ... sinning, what kind of sinning is this ... "Wang Hanzheng is struggling The white beard has brought him wisdom in years, and people who can live to his age basically have nothing left in life.