Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 878 Confucius 72 Yin
As a time traveler, Qingji knows that during the Han Dynasty, many villains took advantage of the opportunity to be prosecuted, or bribed or relied on connections to do everything possible to make themselves the targets of prosecution.

Those who have been inspected have embarked on an official career because of the inspection, and they must be grateful to the inspector and serve them.

This is very easy to produce sectarian behavior and form local tyranny.

In addition, the inspection system is widely implemented, so local villages have a style of evaluation.

"Qingyi" celebrities are good at criticizing people who are good or bad, they don't pay attention to reality, and they make empty comments.

Historically, this bad atmosphere has been passed on to later generations, especially in the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

Many of the "Qingyi" celebrities are "respectful cultivators, relying on Taoism and art, and paying for their reputation". Qingyi has become the capital for these hypocrites to grab fame and gain political benefits...

The investigation of the moral quality of scholars is the premise of the investigation system, but it is not easy to do well, because it is difficult to make a pertinent evaluation of a person's moral quality.

A person's moral character can only be evaluated objectively through a long-term investigation of his words and deeds, and such words and deeds may be false, or he may change in the future.

Such examples are endless.

For example, in "The History of the Later Han Dynasty: The Biography of Xu Jing", Xu Wu who racked his brains and tried to gain fame.

Before Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, he was humble and filial, and had great reputation and prestige.

Later, he became a historical sinner who usurped the Han Dynasty. As the saying goes, "Wang Mang died first, and who will know the truth in his life?"
Moreover, Qingji knew very well that the probation system could easily lead to the formation of aristocratic families and monopolize official careers.

For example, in the middle and late Eastern Han Dynasty, local voting rights were controlled by a small number of ministers and prominent families.

They often recommend the children of famous families when they choose to serve as officials, regardless of their academic quality.

In this way, the scope of the investigation has become narrower and narrower, and most of the persons under investigation are not worthy of their names.

For example, the Yuan family in Runan and the Yang family in Hongnong are the fourth generation and three princes, with disciples and old officials all over the world.

That has formed a bureaucratic group of powerful ministers and Confucian classics for many generations.

The procuratorial system has degenerated into a hereditary system in disguise, and it has become a tool for those ministers and powerful families to maintain their power and privileges.

The extremely corrupt gentry in the Wei and Jin Dynasties was caused by the serious drawbacks of the Han Dynasty's procuratorial system.

Qing Ji clearly knew the disadvantages of the probation system, why did he insist on implementing the probation system in Wu?
The reason is nothing more than the national conditions.

The state of Wu urgently needs a large number of talents to serve the country.

Gein scholars in this era have extremely high integrity, most of them are honest and honest, they have a good reputation and don't care about rights.

Therefore, the prosecution system is applicable to the present, and it may be implemented in Wu State for hundreds of years, and it will not be a problem.

Of course, in order to avoid the formation of aristocratic families, monopolize official careers, and create a situation of "the upper class has no poor families, and the lower class has no noble families", Qingji must have a backup and correct it in time.

Don't look at the fact that Wu now has the most scholars and the largest talent pool among all the countries in the world, but the supply is still in short supply.

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After Prince Heng arrived in Xianyang from Jinling, Qingji put him in charge of assessing courtiers and officials.

In the final analysis, Prince Heng is the crown prince of Wu after all, and Qingji must trust him and give him greater power.

Qingji not only wants to be an excellent monarch, but also an excellent father.

At this time, in the Zide Hall of the Xianyang Palace, Qingji and Queen Ji Kui were sitting together, and under the majesty's platform was Prince Heng sitting in a stately manner.

After several days of assessment, Prince Heng had already written a memorandum, presenting to Qingji the courtiers and officials he would comment on.

Except for the ministers of the Sangong and Jiuqing levels, everyone may be promoted, or demoted, or transferred, or remain in office.

Such a long list is not only as small as a memorial, but it is piled up like a hill on Qingji's imperial case.

This made it difficult for Qingji to handle these government affairs alone.

Although he is not a diligent king who does everything by himself, he can't be sloppy in this kind of matter.

Because the appointment of every courtier and official may affect many people, especially the Li Shu at the bottom...

"Wu Heng, you recommend Zhong You to be the governor of Wu County. Is he worthy of the position?"

Qingji turned his questioning eyes on Prince Heng.

This made the queen Ji Pao beside her couldn't help feeling tense.

Qingji asked Prince Heng to be in charge of assessing the officials. In the final analysis, it was also a test for Prince Heng.

If what Prince Heng did not satisfy Qing Ji.

As the prince of Wu, his status may not be guaranteed.

"can."

Prince Heng nodded slightly and said: "Father, Zhong You has served as the concubine of the East Palace, the magistrate of Wuyuan County, the governor of Kuaiji County, and the county magistrate of Wu County."

"He is well-known for his political affairs. He is honest and courageous. During his term of office, he dug ditches and helped the poor. He has outstanding political achievements and brought great order to his jurisdiction."

"With Zhong You's ability, it is more than enough to be the governor of Wu County."

"good."

Zhong You is indeed a great talent.

The name "Zhong You" may not be widely known in later generations, but the name "Zi Lu" is definitely a household name.

Zhong Yuan, courtesy name Zilu, is said to be one of the "Ten Philosophers of Confucianism", one of the "24 Filial Pieties", and one of the "72 Sages of Confucianism". He was worshiped by Confucianism in history.

Compared with the children of nobles, Zhong You's background is quite humble.

It is said that when Zhong You was young, he engaged in all kinds of labor to maintain his family life, and even often ate wild vegetables to satisfy his hunger.

Before worshiping Confucius, Zhong You had a strong ambition and a straightforward personality. He wore a rooster-like hat to show his prestige and a boar-decorated sword to show his invincibility. He once looked down on Confucius' theories and repeatedly offended and bullied Confucius.

For this reason, Confucius devised a few rituals and ceremonies to guide them slowly.

Later, Zilu wore a Confucian uniform and brought a gift as an apprentice. Through the introduction of Confucius students, he asked to become his disciple...

It is worth mentioning that Zilu is only nine years younger than Confucius, making him the oldest of the disciples of Confucius.

"Zhong You is very upright and upright, and has many talents, he is filial to his relatives, has a straightforward personality, but he is brave, keeps his promises, and is loyal to his duties."

Qingji smiled and said, "It's overkill for one of the county guards."

Qingji still spoke very highly of Zilu.

Among all the disciples of Confucius, Zhi Su Nei Shi Zengdian held the highest official position, followed by Zilu, Zaiyu, and Yan Hui.

In terms of ability, Zilu is no worse than Zeng, and even his ability in all aspects is very balanced and quite outstanding.

It's just that Zilu started late, and his qualifications are not as high as Zeng Dian's.

"I don't know how the father intends to appoint Zhong You?"

Prince Heng asked curiously.

"Confucius once talked about Zhong You with the widow. Confucius thought that Zhong You had been promoted to the hall, but he had not yet entered the house."

"The case can be judged only by listening to one-sided confession, probably only by mediation."

"The widow has seen Zhong You judge a case. In general litigation cases, one has to listen to two sides of the story. The plaintiff and the defendant can only judge after they have finished speaking."

"But Zilu is different. He knows who is right and who is wrong when he hears one side of the story, because he doesn't need to judge right from wrong in the way of ordinary people. He is a man of great wisdom and courage."

"At that time, under Zhong You's resolute and fair decision, everyone involved in the case was very convinced."

"It can be seen from this that Zhong You can be the Ting Wei Zheng."

Ting Weizheng?
According to the official rank, Zhong You is equivalent to being "demoted".

The rank of Tingwei is two thousand stones in the middle, and there are officials including Tingweizheng, one left and one right supervisor.

Ting Weizheng, in charge of judging suspected prisons; left and right prisons, in charge of arrests;

The county guard is an official position with a rank of two thousand stones, while Ting Weizheng is only one thousand stones in rank.

That's the case, Ting Weizheng has entered the court and belongs to the courtiers, which is not comparable to that of a county guard.

At least in Ting Weizheng's tenure, Zilu can show his strengths.

(End of this chapter)