Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1276 Reform
"The Ministry of Internal Affairs is very important to the Tian family. It must be close to private individuals before it can take power. Tell me, who is the best person to choose for the government supervisor? Who should be the assistant officials such as the young supervisor, the Fucheng, and the chief secretary?" should?"

In the Jiaotai Hall, after the family finished breakfast, Shao Shude looked at Zhang Hui, Chu Shi, Yu Lujiangu, Chong Shi, Ashide Shi, and Xiao Chonggun, and asked.

He has no clan, and the age, experience, and qualifications of his sons are not enough to support this position, not to mention that it is impossible for the internal affairs supervisor to be handed over to any son.

Then it can only be Yuan Cong among Yuan Cong, or selected from the wives' clan—preferably the wives' clan, because it is not appropriate for the slaves of the Six Palaces under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to have too deep a connection with the imperial court.

"Huiniang, tell me first." Shao Shude looked at Zhang Hui expectantly and asked.

In his eyes, Zhang Hui has great wisdom, kind disposition, and can tolerate himself, no matter what kind of tolerance he has.

"There is no candidate for a concubine." Zhang Hui replied, and then looked at the Chu family.

When Shao Shude saw it, he thought about some things last night, and his expression was not very good. He only heard him reprimand: "You two sisters are really good at helping each other. You played me around, do you know what's wrong?"

"Your Majesty, forgive me." Chu hurriedly lowered her head, but there was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

Shao Shude couldn't help but hurt his self-esteem.

After the rough structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is completed, the various functional departments need to be determined, which needs to be improved slowly, and there is no rush.

It seems that the imperial examination will be changed next year.As for the copying and aliasing, Pugu Chengen quickly brought some posts, which were full of operating points.Only when everyone saw it did they understand.

"51 after Chinese New Year," Chu replied.

"Since none of you can choose, let Ye Li Jingchen, the head of the Lifan Academy, do it." Shao Shude said.

Guo Shaobin was in a very unhappy mood, drinking to relieve his worries all day long, and sometimes complained to the court when he drank too much.After Shao Shude heard about it, he laughed it off.

Feng Guanqing is Feng Yanqing's eighth younger brother. Before that, he had been a middle-level bureaucrat among the six departments of Shangshu. He was just promoted to the Minister of Rites last year.Next year's imperial examination will be presided over by him, which is also Shao Shude's gratitude and compensation to the members of the Feng family.

Chu took a deep breath.Only by serving the officials well can I repay this kindness.

What Shao Shude said was not an inquiry, but a decision.After finishing speaking, he stroked Chu's face again, and said, "You will be 34 after the new year, and you have been with me for so many years. The Chu family will be rich, and our children will also be rich and safe."

From now on, the transfer of guards and pro-military troops does not need to go through the process of the Privy Council.

What is the situation now?My father will be the Prime Minister of the House of Internal Affairs, and he is a close person of the Tian family.The two younger brothers are both in the silver saddle, and the eldest brother Chu Shenping is the commander.

"In short, two things: one, the content is copied; the other, the exam papers are blurred." Shao Shude said: "What do you think?"

At the beginning of the month, Luoyang came to report, and the grand master sealed Yanqing's death.

After following the saint for so many years, she has given birth to four children successively, and her favor is still unfailing.The Chu family was originally just a small local tyrant in Henan Province. Even a small warlord like Zhang Quanyi had to fawn over him when he came here.

In short, this is already a fait accompli.Shao Sheng's will cannot be violated, and everyone can only accept it.

He laughed and said: "I know, I know. From now on, you should take good care of your baby, and I will act properly."

He was blessed with his second daughter, and wanted Zhang Hui to give him another child, but Chu's "sisterly affection" blocked Zhang Hui's gun and used tricks to disarm him on the spot, which was a bit embarrassing.

In fact, the relationship between mother and daughter was originally very good.When we first landed, we hugged each other with anxiety.But since Yu Lu saw that her aunt was pregnant with a child, and recently saw her daughter start to put on makeup and hang around in front of the saint, her mood became very bad.

"Jinshi Science Examination in the fifth year of Jianji, I plan to introduce some new things." Shao Shude said.

Now that these two reforms are added, although cheating cannot be completely eliminated, at least it has blocked many avenues.

The younger brother of the branch of the aristocratic family really has to work hard.

Xiao Yun wanted to say something at first, but when he met Shao Shude's scrutinizing eyes, he panicked for no reason, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, this is a virtuous government, and the scholars in the world will definitely praise it after hearing it. I agree."

Shao Shude was sullen, and said: "This is not an example. Let's talk about the candidates for the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

"Let him become the Minister of Internal Affairs."

"Yes." Chu's heart moved, and he replied.

Zhang Hui escaped a catastrophe, so she didn't dare to speak at this time, but Shao Shude also saw a smile from the bottom of her eyes.

A few days ago, Zhong suddenly felt nauseous and vomited, Shao Shude urgently called the imperial physician for diagnosis.Sure enough, after sowing so many kinds, Chong became pregnant.Shao Shude was overjoyed and rewarded the Imperial Physician generously—the officials of the Imperial Physician’s Office now especially hope that the emperor will create people in the palace, preferably like Liu Sheng, King Jing of Hanzhong Mountain. There are more than 120 sons alone, and the daughters are worthless, so they will receive reward money You will receive soft hands, and the Luoyang mansion can be bought casually.

Luoyang Palace City has been completely completed, and Feng Wei's appointment as a governor is also due.

"Please make it clear, Your Majesty," said Pei Yuchang, Minister of Rites.

After he resigned, Li Yanling was appointed as the head of Lifan Academy.Lao Li is older, almost seventy years old, and in the past two years in Bianzhou, he has only focused on the general direction, letting Pei Di and others do small things, and entering a semi-recuperation state early.

Nori Keichen is over 60 years old, and he can't actually work for a few years, so it's just a transition.

The content of the examination papers was copied because since the Tang Dynasty, calligraphy has been highly respected, and many court officials have their own unique calligraphy.Naturally their protégés also learn, which is easily seen during exams.

The Jinshi examination in the former Tang Dynasty was basically left unattended, and it was a paradise for passing papers-of course, the high-ranking official family did not completely monopolize it, otherwise no poor person would be able to pass the exam, and there would be no "five elders list".

Chu's eye circles were also red.

The governor of Henan Province was replaced by Feng Wei.

It was more than three years since the founding of Daxia, and the first year of Jianji had passed the Jinshi examination, which was the last examination of the former Tang Dynasty.In the second and third years, the old system of the former Tang Dynasty was adopted, and 100 to [-] people were admitted respectively.

And after this reform is completed, and after observing the reaction for a year or two, Shao Shude will further reform the imperial examinations—all he has done are gradual reforms, taking each step at a time, the most important thing is persistence, which is more important than radical reforms. In line with the actual social situation, the rebound is also small.

Shao Shude laughed loudly, and said: "I knew that all the ministers would agree. Alas, in order to prevent the world's scholars from speaking ill of me, I tried my best."

Well, the three generations of grandparents have the same temper.Shao Shude said it casually, but Zhong took it seriously.

The reform of the system of copying and aliasing that will be implemented next year will be the highlight. This will really benefit the scholars from small families and small families, while the interests of the aristocratic families will be damaged.

"Your Majesty, my father hasn't accomplished anything, so I'm afraid he won't be able to take on this important task." Zhong said firmly with his eyes wide open.

"For the imperial examination, Feng Guanqing, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, should do it." Shao Shude sighed.

This is equivalent to the US President's Marine Corps, which can be ordered by the President without congressional approval.For the emperor, it is very cool to use, and it is one of his trump cards against the forces of the court - Shao Shude may not need it, but his successors may not need it.

"Forget it, I choose by myself." After Shao Shude finished speaking, he glanced at the Chu family and asked, "Is your father the magistrate of Dengfeng County now?"

Zhang Yun and Guo Shaobin used to be in charge of the Jianrui Army.After the Jianrui army was exhausted in the Yanzhou and Ziqing battlefields, the two of them were transferred to the local governor.

"Your Majesty, I have no objection." Lu Siye followed closely behind.

Or go directly to the frontier fortress to become an official after finishing studying Confucian classics, Guozijian and other institutions, where the requirements for academic qualifications are not so high.

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Shao Shude found Feng Guanqing that afternoon, along with Pei Yuchang, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Chen Cheng, Minister of Zhongshu, Xiao Yun, Minister of the Department, and Lu Siye, Secretary Supervisor.

The Feng family is actually a wives' family, and they are quite old-fashioned. They should have special circumstances. Who let me snatch the pair of Feng's sisters back then.

Ashi Deshi and Xiao Chonggun are marginal people, and they dare not interrupt at will.

The position of Li Fanyuan is still used by my own people, and it is none other than Lao Li.

Or simply become a martial artist and make contributions.It is much easier for a martial artist to obtain a title than a civil servant. Once he succeeds in obtaining a title, he will also have the title of an official, which will bless future generations.

They have actually seen through my falsehood...

After talking about the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Shao Shude was in a good mood, and looked at Zhong Shi again, and said, "If your father hadn't gone to Liucheng, I would let him preside over the scientific examination in March next year."

The Ministry of Internal Affairs also has a young supervisor, one in charge of civil affairs, money and food, and one in charge of arsenal and training.The former was going to be handed over to Zhao Zhi, an old man from the era of the Shuofang Army, but the latter didn't really matter, as long as he got a surrender general, Shao Shude preferred Zhang Yun, the governor of Gyeongju.

Blurring the name means covering up the examinee's name so that the examinee cannot see it.

"How old is it?" Shao Shude asked.

The reform of the proportion of poems and prose, policy and theory is nothing, and it is not like or dislike-strictly speaking, it is slightly beneficial to the aristocratic family. If ordinary scholars want to become famous with a poem, it is probably impossible for the high school gold list, which reduces the chance.

Either study hard and pass the Jinshi exam based on your strength.

Zhang Hui and Chu Shi looked at each other, but there were no candidates.

"Your Majesty, I have no objections." Chen Cheng was the first to read it and said immediately.

Although Chong is favored, she is not stupid.Grandfather and father both served as the governor, and the younger brother served as the captain of the Yinanzhi team. What else is there to say?One cannot be too greedy.

Zhang Yun's mentality changed for the better.After several years of observation, Shao Shude found that he was quite diligent in Gyeongju, and that he was really serving as the governor, rather than fooling around like Guo Shaobin.So he decided to give him a chance to serve as the young supervisor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, responsible for the regular training of the guards of the Six Palaces, and cultivate a group of talents.

Both of these are to prevent fraud.

There have been some changes in the four years since the founding of the pole. It was presided over by Song Le, the servant of Zhongshu who stayed in Luoyang.

Pei Yuchang and Feng Guanqing were a little slower, but they also expressed their support. As for what they were thinking, no one knew.

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, no more than ten Jinshi were selected a year, at most twenty.That is to say, the sage applies pressure and opens his mouth, first increasing to thirty, then fifty, eighty, and one hundred.The number of admissions has increased, and everyone praises it.

After all, the Ministry of Internal Affairs still has to rely on its own people.In the early stage, you can rely on the imperial court to support money, food, and talents. After weaning, you have to carry it yourself.Anyway, Shao Shude was ashamed to let the imperial court pay to support his private parts.

But then again, they are generally honorable and have a place for officials. The children of the clan do not have to go to the imperial examination, and they still have official careers, but not as many as before.

Shao Shude felt sorry for this.Although the old man is an official fan, he is loyal to him and has done a lot of things.Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was even more merit in persuading people to advance, which is a pity.

Seeing her aunt opened her mouth, Yu Lu subconsciously wanted to recommend someone, but when she thought that the people who came with her were all newcomers who were not trusted at all, she became discouraged again, and turned to look at her daughter Chong Gun with dangerous eyes.

Everyone laughed awkwardly.

"Next year's imperial examination will be held in March, and the Minister of Rites will preside over it." Shao Shude said again.

"Your Majesty obeys the order." Feng Guanqing responded indifferently, and asked again: "Your Majesty, do you know where to take the exam?"

"Of course it's in the northern capital." Shao Shude said naturally.

Xiao Yun thought secretly in her heart, it seemed that the previous judgment was correct, the sage was getting better and better in court, office, and administration in the Beiping Mansion, at least he would not leave until April next year.

(End of this chapter)