Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 858 Chen Yuyi's Position
The soldiers came in and said to Wang Xiaoli: "Xuan Fu, Xu Cai is asking to see you outside."

After hearing this, Wang Xiaolie stood up and said, "Let him go to the reception room next to him. I'll meet him there. By the way, let's serve tea."

The soldiers left and went out, Wang Xiaolie stretched, leaned on the chair and looked at the roof in a daze.

Xu Cai was originally a failed Jinshi, and he was enlisted as an official in Xiangyang.In the past few years, he has attended almost every training class held for their system, and his grades have been good.In the official position, it is also considered conscientious.After arriving in Luoyang, he was also transferred to Luoyang to take up the post.

Xu Cai's system, from ancient times to the present, also has its veins.But most of the time, the context is vague and the sense of presence is not high.

Qin regards the prime minister, Taiwei, and Yushi doctor as the three princes, and future generations follow them.Therefore, historians traced back upwards, and said that there were three gongs from the beginning of Zhou Dynasty.Taking Qin as an example, the prime minister represented the highest administrative power, the Taiwei represented the highest military power, and the royal doctor represented the highest supervisory power.That is to say, in the eyes of the ancients, administrative power, military power and supervisory power are the most important powers of the country.

And Xu Cai's system is the power of the common people to supervise all officials.It cannot be said that there are no past dynasties, and it is very unimportant to have them.

Wang Xiaolie's interpretation of the Book of Songs believes that "Wind" is the people's supervision of officials, so the establishment of this system is very necessary.However, how this system works, its relationship with administration, military administration, and supervision, and its relationship with the people are still being explored.

After returning from Shizhou, Wang Xiaolie paid attention to the construction of this system, and the status of relevant officials suddenly became important.

Getting up from the chair, Wang Xiaoli straightened his official uniform and walked to the reception room.

Seeing Wang Xiaolie coming in, Xu Cai hurriedly got up from his seat, and bowed to Wang Xiaolie.

Wang Xiaolie sat down and asked Xu Cai to sit down too.Said: "I read your official documents a few days ago, and I probably know what's going on. But I still need you to talk about the specific situation."

Xu Caidao: "A few days ago, an official came to Xinzheng to gather wind and heard about it. The county was hit by heavy snow last year, and the county magistrate worked tirelessly to visit the victims everywhere. But how can natural disasters be as expected? When the magistrate inspected the victims, there happened to be A house was crushed by heavy snow, and five members of a family froze to death. All the officials discussed and suppressed the matter and did not report it. Later, some officials expressed condolences to the disaster and asked about the disaster situation. The matter was revealed. Because of this incident, the reward that the magistrate should have received was gone. Later, the county officials blamed the master, and he could not stay in the county any longer."

Wang Xiaolie flipped through Xu Cai's official documents, and heard him tell the whole story, his brows furrowed unknowingly.

After a long time, he said: "We have always said that we must seek truth from facts in our work, do not cover up mistakes, do not exaggerate credit, how difficult it is! Just like this matter, who is at fault? If the brain is not clear, I am afraid that it is not good. Some people think that the director is wrong. Everyone knows the matter, but the magistrate’s credit is also known. Naturally, he should cover up his minor fault and give credit to him. Occasionally telling a lie is irrelevant. Even Some people think that this is maturity, the quality that a person must have in real life."

Speaking of this, Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "That's not the case! We want to seek truth from facts, and we need to create necessary conditions for an attitude of seeking truth from facts in terms of system and implementation. The master must be right, and the others must be wrong Yes. But if this matter is not reported to me, but to be handled by the subordinates, the master bookkeeper is really wrong. What does this mean? It means that our system and the people who implement the system are problematic!"

Xu Caidao: "The lower officials are in Xinzheng. It is true that the people praise the magistrate's merits and virtues, and even set up temples for him. He did not receive awards for his meritorious service, and he worked hard for him. It was because of the master's words that this result happened, and he was very hostile to the master. .”

Speaking of this, Xu Cai sighed: "Xuanfu often said that whether something is right or not depends on what the people say. But the master secretary answered truthfully when asked by the superior. Where did he borrow it? The subordinate officials also feel confused."

Wang Xiaolie said: "That's why you are needed. You are needed to understand the real people's sentiments and the real situation. The master's answer is correct, but why do the people still hate him? Most of the cases, this shows our The system is wrong, and the person who implements the system is wrong. There is nothing strange. A system will encounter various situations in reality. How to implement and how to choose are the tests for officials. We require officials to have If such abilities are not achieved, they will be changed positions. Those who go to the boss cannot ignore the credit of the county magistrate just because of the words of the master. Correspondingly, they cannot ignore the words of the master. How to deal with it, of course, must be combined In reality, there is a safe plan.”

Xu Cai couldn't help nodding.At the end, he said in a daze, "What should I do?"

Wang Xiaolie sighed, and said: "First of all, the person who went to the boss must be negligent and must be dealt with. The person who sent this person clearly knew that the magistrate had made meritorious service, and agreed to deal with it, which is considered negligence. The county will remove the chief registrant Officials other than those who know their superiors are wrong, dare not blame their superiors, but instead blame the chief secretary, are also unfit for duty. After handling such a trivial matter for a year, they have to go up several levels and involve many people. Is it easy to be wronged, or is it easier to deal with so many people? What's more, these people who have been dealt with may have other credits. It is easy to shout a slogan of seeking truth from facts, but it is difficult to implement it."

Xu Caidao: "The lower officials understand a little bit."

Wang Xiaolie shook his head slightly: "I really understand? What do you think should be done?"

Xu Caidao: "The lower officials think that it would be more appropriate for the master to change to a bigger county, or to promote him to another county."

Wang Xiaolie said: "You still don't understand. Seeking truth from facts is our principle of being an official. What is the use of an official who can't do this? No matter how difficult it is, this principle must be followed. The master book must be there, Only in this way can we show the will of the Xuanfu Division and the will of the Xuanfu Division to seek truth from facts! We can’t just find some tricky ways to get around because of difficulties. In reality, there are difficulties, and facing them is what we want. made!"

Xu Cai left, leaving the room, still thinking about the method Wang Xiaolie said?I can't figure it out myself.

Seeing off Xu Cai, Wang Xiaolie felt uneasy for a long time.After thinking about it, he asked someone to find Chen Yuyi.

Chen Yuyi entered Wang Xiaohun's official hall and saw him standing beside the peony garden.The peonies have been blooming one after another, and the red and white ones are very beautiful.

Chen Yuyi stepped forward and saluted Wang Xiaolie.

Wang Xiaolie said: "I called you here today because I have something to say. The peonies are blooming these days, and they are really beautiful. Compete for the unparalleled beauty in the world, the most fragrant independent world, and you will not deceive me! Come, we will be in the peony flower today. Come on, let's talk."

Chen Yuyi felt strange, but couldn't say anything, so he respectfully agreed.

Over the years, Chen Yuyi has done nothing administratively and has been gradually marginalized.Civil affairs were assigned to Chen Qiudao, and military affairs were assigned to Wang Ruohai. Although Chen Yuyi was also a staff officer of the Xuanfu Division, there were not many actual affairs.There was no way, Chen Yuyi was indeed inferior to those two in terms of administrative and military capabilities.

Occupying a position as a staff officer but not doing much, Chen Yuyi was always uneasy.Many times, Chen Yuyi thought that it would be better to let him out, and to be a prefect of the prefecture or something like that.But in the past two years, Wang Xiaolie's demands on Zhizhou have become higher and higher, and Chen Yuyi is actually a little afraid of difficulties.

Today Wang Xiaolie summoned Chen Yuyi to his official office, Chen Yuyi didn't know what was going on, so he couldn't help feeling worried.

After sitting down, the soldiers served tea.Wang Xiaolie poured Chen Yuyi a cup of tea, put down the teapot, and stared at the peonies in front of him in a trance.

Chen Yuyi had no choice but to pick up the tea, took a sip, and accompanied Wang Xiao to look at the flowers.

Suddenly, Wang Xiaolie said: "When I was in Xiangyang, I went to recommend myself to me. I remember that life was difficult. It has been many years."

Chen Yuyi said: "Yes. That was Jianyan three years ago, and it has been more than four years now."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "It's been more than four years. Qufei came up step by step to become a councilor of the Zhenfu Division, and he did a lot of things. But since I was promoted to Xuanfu envoy, did Qufei feel that Do you have less to do?"

Chen Yuyi smiled wryly: "There is no way. At first, I still felt grievances in my heart, but after a long time, I realized that I really can't do what Chen Qiudao did. I have such a natural disposition, so what can I complain about?"

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Your nature is like this, this sentence is true. If you are not born with your own mind, one is one, and the other is two. It is really not suitable for administrative matters. But for so many years, I have not adjusted your attitude. work, do you know why?"

Chen Yuyi didn't answer, but just looked at the peony in front of him, his vision gradually blurred.After a long time, he said: "Maybe it's to reminisce about the past—"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head with a smile: "Nostalgia? A staff officer is an important position, and the salary is paid by the state. No matter how much I miss the past, I will not let you stay in this position. Change to another position, such as a factory, a bank, etc. Isn't it better? The more you earn, the more peace of mind I have. That's not the case. "

Chen Yuyi said: "No? Why is that?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "With your temperament, it is indeed not suitable for administrative affairs, especially now that there are so many administrative affairs. However, if you are not suitable for administrative affairs, it does not mean that you are not suitable for being an official. So For many years, I have always wanted to set up a bureaucratic system in which the people look at officials. It’s just too much influence, and I have been unable to make up my mind. And you are the highest official of this system selected.”

Chen Yuyi couldn't help opening his mouth when he heard this.Such a result, I never expected.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Now that our territory is large and there are many states and counties, we can no longer control the facts of the states and counties below. If we only listen to reports from officials at all levels, there are many things that we don't know. Not to mention that the officials below concealed the report, even if it is normal, there are many things that should be known but not known, and there are also many things that the officials below did completely different from what I thought in my heart. Not to mention, concealing the report is unavoidable and cannot be managed at all. .”

Chen Yuyi nodded: "Xuan Fu is now in a high position, indeed."

Wang Xiaolie said: "At this time, there must be a bureaucratic system from the bottom up to replace the people to supervise the officials. If there is no such system, or the system is not done well, the bureaucratic system will soon corrupt and cannot be prevented. .In fact, I have it, and I don’t know whether I can prevent it.”

Speaking of this, Wang Xiaolie seemed a little helpless.

(End of this chapter)