Prime Minister

Chapter 548 The teacher must be reused

Chen Xiang had resigned from the emperor when he was sent as an envoy to Liao and when he left Beijing this time.

However, Chen Xiang's official position is not high, and when the majesty resigns, several officials who leave Beijing at the same time are arranged to resign to the official's majesty together.

At that time, it was just a process, and the monarchs and ministers were polite and courteous, and there was no real opportunity to speak.

Before Emperor Renzong and Emperor Yingzong, Chen Xiang had a low official position at that time, and the emperor would not ask him carefully about the military affairs, but just asked a few words about the people's feelings, but even so, he was able to meet Tianyan and say a few words. In a word, Chen Xiang was already terrified, because no number of officials were treated well.

When the performance was correct, Chen Xiang was sweating profusely and felt extremely anxious, thinking over every word and every sentence, but because of this, he did not leave a deep impression on the two late emperors.

Facing the young official now, Chen Xiang went to the palace again, but felt that meeting this time was different from before.

To be honest, the life of the Beijing official is not easy. He is buried in the paperwork every day. He said that there are many things, but in fact there are not many places where he can really be the master, especially the Fubi who recommended him. Due to the heavy use of officials, Chen Xiang, who has no backing, is cautious in his words and deeds, and only tells the truth when he meets people.

However, even if the capital is not good, there are still things Chen Xiang likes.

At the bottom of every scholar's heart, he has the idea of ​​sending Jun Yao and Shun up, but here he can only waste time and time, but now the officials suddenly call him into the right.

Under the guidance of the servant, Chen Xiang came to the side hall behind the Chongzheng Hall.

After Chen Xiang entered, she saw that the official family was looking for books on the bookshelf, and there was no other person besides a servant.

Chen Xiang had never been so alone when he played against the officials in the past. At that time, there were as many as five or six officials, and as few as two or three officials jointly made the presentation.And there must be a few Zai Zhi on the side, and today let alone Zai Zhi, there is not even a living officer.

After Chen Xiang saluted the official, the official said: "Yes, Chen Qing is here."

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When Chen Xiangzheng didn't know how to play to the official family, the official family said: "I heard that when Qing was the governor of Pucheng, there was a robbery case in the local area. The public arrested a group of people and didn't know which one was the thief, so Qing said to those people. , There is a bell in the temple that is very effective, and it will ring if someone touches it. Then you ordered people to paint ink on the bell quietly, and ordered these people to touch the bell in the dark. Finally, the rest of the hands were all ink, but only one person had clean hands. Qing said This man is a thief, so he was captured."

This matter is a case-solving lawsuit that Chen Xiang is very proud of, but unexpectedly, the official said it himself.

The official said with a slight smile: "This was what Zhang Yue told me that day, and I wrote it down after hearing it."

Chen Xiang didn't know what to say when she heard it, she really was Zhang Yue, it was her apprentice who recommended her to the officials, and this time saved herself.

Chen Xiang didn't know what to say for a while, because she was moved by Zhang Yue's friendship, but also a little ashamed, so she forgot to answer the official's inquiries for a moment.

The official didn't care, and when the waiter coughed lightly, Chen Xiang came back to his senses and apologized to the official immediately.

The official smiled, and immediately asked Chen Xiangdao: "I heard that Fujian is a remote place in the southeast, but Confucianism in central Fujian has never been abandoned. I don't know why?"

When Chen Xiang heard the official's question about the hometown, she couldn't help but cheer up, thinking that she must not lose the face of her hometown.

Chen Xiangdao: "Central Fujian is indeed known as a barbaric land, the hometown of barbarians, but this is said before the middle Tang Dynasty, but Guan Yuanhui, Li Yi, and Chang Gun successively set up schools to persuade scholars, and gradually became more Confucian. Huizheng, now there is the theory of Binhai Zoulu."

"When Cai Xiang first learned about Fuzhou, he invited ministers Zheng Mu, Zhou Ximeng and Chen Lie to give lectures in Fujian. There were more than a thousand students from ministers and Zheng Mu, and hundreds of students from Zhou Ximeng and Chen Lie."

"The ministers and others take establishing a school and nurturing scholars as their top priority, and enlightening the scriptures is their earnest practice. After several years of enlightenment, they finally have some minor achievements."

When the officials heard the words, they appreciated it greatly: "Very good, very good."

Chen Xiang changed the subject and said abruptly: "Your Majesty, in fact, Fan Zhongyan also encouraged the establishment of schools when he reformed."

"The way of establishing a school is not only beneficial to educate the local area, but at the same time, the right to select local talents is held in the hands of the prefectures and counties. In the past, the ethnographers learned to cultivate talents, but the imperial court recruited scholars to cultivate talents. At the same time, it also opened up a new path for the poor Come on."

"Therefore, every time I become an official in a place, I must vigorously build schools and encourage enlightenment. Of course, in the past, destroying prostitution rituals in prefectures and counties was also a way for the court to educate localities. However, compared with destroying prostitution rituals, the movement is too large, and it is easy to arouse civil uprisings, so The minister still advocates promoting education."

The officials thought, yes, Di Renjie demolished nearly [-] prostitutes, and finally his own ancestral hall was demolished.

After listening to Chen Xiang's words, the officials couldn't help gaining a lot, and at the same time, they were satisfied with the candidates recommended by Zhang Yue. Sure enough, every talent he recommended was so outstanding.

Then the officials asked Chen Xiang about some personnel matters: "What do you think of Sima Guang, a Hanlin scholar?"

Chen Xiangdao: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Sima Guang has always been practical, loyal and upright as an official, and takes responsibility for himself. At the same time, he has a broad knowledge of books and history, and he is qualified to be a consultant."

The official nodded and asked, "How is Han Wei?"

Chen Xiangdao: "Korean wares are heavy in quality, and they are pure and upright in learning. In Mencius's dedication, he is especially good at the theory of nature and reason. As the saying goes, if you get the Tao from the inside, you can respond to things from the outside."

The officials appreciated what Chen Xiang said, and asked, "How about Lu Gong's work?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Mr. Lu's writings are mellow and clear in morality, so learning must be based on principles. It is his responsibility to serve the king, so he knows the affairs of the world."

Chen Xiang paused and said: "The three people your majesty just mentioned are all loyal ministers, humble ministers, who dare to speak presumptuously, please forgive me your majesty."

The official's evaluation of these important ministers was very satisfactory to him, and he said with a smile: "I want you to say, what is the crime?"

After a pause, the official said to Chen Xiang: "This time I called you back to the court because I wanted to let you repair the living notes, know the admonishment court, and manage the Gou Guozijian. This official specially ordered me to move to the doctor of the Ministry of Punishment."

Chen Xiang couldn't believe it when she heard this, and the three assignments of repairing daily life notes, Tongzhi Jianyuan, and Guangou Guozijian were all different.

Although the Tongzhi Jianyuan often works part-time, Xiuju is a close minister of the emperor, and Guangou Guozijian is the highest institution of discipline and education in the Song Dynasty.

Not to mention special decree promotion, Shangshu Xingbu Langzhong belongs to the Bank of China doctor, only special decree can be removed, and does not go through the Zhengshitang or the trial court.

From being demoted to Mingzhou to today, less than an hour has passed, and Chen Xiang's official career has undergone such a big change.

Chen Xiang was about to resign, but the official said: "I have high hopes for Qing, and I hope you don't refuse."

After speaking, the official family personally put the imperial decree in Chen Xiang's hands, this kind of favor is much more important than before.

With tears in Chen Xiang's eyes, she immediately bowed down and said, "I have thanked Your Majesty, Chen Xiang."

The moment Chen Xiang stood up, she thought that her ambition finally had room to display.

(End of this chapter)