Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 214 Imperial Examination Follow-up and Research Institute Recruitment
Princess Xiangcheng took Fang Yuan away, and did not let Fang Yuan go back until late at night.

From the next day, Fang Yuan began to send out invitations, the ministers above rank four and relatives of the emperor all received Fang Yuan's invitations one after another.

At noon, Li Jing and other generals finally handed over their duties, came out of the palace, and went home.

Li Ji, on the other hand, hurried to Fang's mansion to meet his family.

Coincidentally, Fang Yuan asked for leave today and arranged a lot of decorations in the mansion.

"Dad, Daddy!"

Li Danqiu and Li Siwen surrounded Li Ji excitedly.

Mrs. Li also walked out, her expression was also very happy, but not as exaggerated as Li Danqiu's siblings.

"Ma'am, I'm back."

Li Ji placed his big hands on the shoulders of Li Danqiu's siblings, looked at Mrs. Li, and said softly.

"Just come back."

Mrs. Li nodded, but did not accept Li Ji's eyes.

And at this time, Fang Yuan and Juzi walked out of the mansion.

"Captain Li, congratulations on your triumphant return!"

Before Fang Yuan arrived, the voice arrived first.

After not seeing him for a few days, Li Ji seemed to have matured a lot.

Judging from his proud appearance, this war has won a lot of military industry.

"Thank you!"

"Fang Ling, thank you for taking care of my family."

Li Ji let go of Li Danqiu's siblings, and saluted Fang Yuan to express his gratitude.

At the same time, he sighed in his heart, Fang Yuan was promoted again after a few days.

The Chang'an order, which can directly see the emperor's control, is of great significance.

Coupled with Du Ruhui's grand introduction of Fang Yuan last night, Li Ji felt that Fang Yuan was unusual.

The fact that Du Ruhui was seriously ill for a short time was classified as a secret, except for the emperor and a few people in the Du family who knew about it, not many people knew about it.

"You're welcome."

"Sit inside, please."

Fang Yuan shook his head and invited.

"Does this bother you?"

Li Ji hesitated and didn't leave immediately.

He already knew that Fang Yuan's wedding was on August [-]th, and there was not much time left.

Seeing Fang Yuan in Fang Mansion today, it means that Fang Yuan should be on leave and he must be very busy arranging the wedding.

When I come here at this time, maybe it's disturbing Fang Yuan, it's better to wait for his wife and daughter to leave.

"will not."

Fang Yuan smiled lightly.

"I made my own proposal, and Dan Qiu and I helped Fang Yuan arrange the wedding. These days we will stay in Fang's mansion to help."

"It's better for my husband to stay in Fang's residence for a while, and help Fang Yuan arrange the wedding, anyway, we don't have a good place to live in Chang'an City."

Mrs. Li interrupted at this time.

"It should be, then I've been bothering you for a while."

"Fang Ling, are you okay?"

Li Ji was taken aback for a moment, and then his smile became wider.

It's very good, being able to help Fang Yuan is a bit of a favor.

"Very welcome."

Fang Yuan laughed.

One more person is just one more pair of chopsticks.

But one more general living in Fangfu is more than just one person.

This invisibly tells the dignitaries of Chang'an City that Fang Yuan not only has Du Xiang as his father-in-law, but also has friends like Li Ji.

After inviting Li Ji to come in, Fang Yuan ignored him after entertaining him for a while, and did not arrange accommodation for him, after all Mrs. Li already had a separate room.

Fang Yuan is very busy, continue to arrange manpower to send invitations and various arrangements, etc.

In Chang'an City, not only Fang Yuan's wedding, but also the appointment of officials in the imperial examinations was carried out in an orderly manner.

According to the list of candidates, the Ministry of Officials inspected the various criteria of the candidates, and arranged official positions for them one after another.

Generally, the top three are county magistrates, the top fifty are county magistrates, and the others are chief registrars or other high-ranking officials.

Among them, although Zhang Ji was the third best, after being interviewed by the officials, Zhang Ji was left in the deserted column.

The deserted column does not mean that this person cannot be an official, but that he does not have his share now, and he will be arranged when there is a vacancy.

But this is often the case. This person's information will always be left in the abandoned ranks. It is normal to wait for three to five years, or even longer.

However, the Ministry of Officials soon received an oral order from Emperor Li Shimin: Candidates from Liaozhou have made great achievements in resisting the Eastern Turkic cavalry, and all candidates who win the list must be assigned a seat and must not be vacant.

When the oral order reached the Ministry of Officials, the officials selected by the Ministry of Officials continued to discuss.

"We know that Liaozhou resisted the Eastern Turkic cavalry, but did the group of weak scholars also participate in the resistance?"

"Your Majesty said yes, that is, just arrange them to take office, but this third-ranked man named Zhang Ji, whose appearance does not meet the selection criteria, is he not among them?"

"I also feel that Zhang Ji doesn't meet the talent standards and shouldn't be included, but if His Majesty means to include him, shouldn't we ask the higher authorities for instructions?"

Selected officials are indecisive.

Finally, he took Li Shimin's oral instructions to see Changsun Wuji.

As the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Changsun Wuji would not pay attention to a young examinee.

After learning about the situation from the selection officials, he personally summoned Zhang Ji to confirm that Zhang Jichang was really bad.

But after several conversations, Zhang Ji was found to be very talented in conversation, and after thinking deeply about Li Shimin's meaning, he decided to give Zhang Ji a chance.

"Students thank you, Lord Shangshu!"

Before Zhang Ji left, he roughly guessed from Changsun Wuji's words that he had a chance to become an official.

Because of this, his eyes were moist with excitement, and he almost knelt on the ground to thank Zhangsun Wuji.

But Zhang Ji understood that the one who really helped him must not be Changsun Wuji, otherwise the other party would not have received him.

It was Fang Yuan who helped him!

Although I don't know what method Fang Yuan used to help him, it can be said that he succeeded.

Soon, a few days passed, and all the candidates in Liaozhou had interviews, and they were all sure that they could be officials.

"If a large part of us pass the interview, it may be caused by our own ability."

"But all of us passed the interview, even Zhang Ji passed, so I think Fang Ling should help."

Ge You convened everyone and expressed his thoughts.

They are still living in the inn set up by the Su family.

Candidates who are on the list are still free to live, and candidates who are not on the list have already left.

"Master Fang is right!"

"The Minister of the Ministry of Officials summoned me in person, it should be Master Fang's method!"

Zhang Ji was still very grateful in his heart.

When mentioning Fang Yuan, it was directly changed to Master Fang, which shows that the degree of respect for Fang Yuan has exceeded usual.

"Let's go visit Master Fang again."

"Maybe after a while, we will go our separate ways, and it will be difficult to see each other again."

Ge You suggested.

He also directly respected Fang Yuan as Master Fang.

"As it should be."

"But this time we won't invite Master Fang, let's go to Master Fang's mansion."

A student suggested.

"I agree!"

Everyone nodded and agreed with this suggestion.

Kneeling in the examination room last time put Fang Yuan in danger, they are all afraid now.

Now their concerns have been fulfilled, and by the way, they will help Fang Yuan arrange the wedding, and contribute a little bit.

Zhang Ji, Ge You and others set off and appeared in Fang's mansion, but at this time Fang Yuan was not in the mansion, he still needed to sit in the yamen.

Fang Yuan didn't know Zhang Ji, Ge You and other candidates had been helping at the mansion for a long time until the afternoon when Fang Yuan returned to the mansion.

"Students meet Master Fang!"

Zhang Ji, Ge You and others all looked at Fang Yuan.

"Why are you here, sir?"

Fang Yuan looked at them curiously.

There are beads of sweat on each forehead.

Some people's clothes are even dirty.

"Master Fang, we have completed the interview with the Ministry of Officials, and the appointment is expected to be completed soon."

"Before I leave, I want to do my best for your wedding, and honor you and my wife."

Ge You said with a flattering smile.

He and Zhang Ji stood at the front, Zhang Ji was speechless at this moment, his eyes were red.

"Have you passed?"

Fang Yuan became interested.

His eyes stayed on Zhang Ji for a moment.

Seeing Zhang Ji's expression, Fang Yuan roughly guessed that they all passed.

As long as the official interview is passed, there will be a relatively positive answer.

can feel.

"Master Fang, the students are so grateful for the grace of rebuilding!"

Zhang Ji choked up and said.

Other Liaozhou candidates also opened their mouths.

It is really thanks to Fang Yuan that he can get to this step today.

If it wasn't for Fang Yuan's establishment of the state academy and loan for them to study, now they don't know where they are struggling.

"All pass."

"Let's stay and have dinner together tonight."

Fang Yuan understood, and was also happy in his heart.

Desire to take them out for dinner.

But after thinking about it, Fang's house has a lot of things to do recently, and he can't run away, so forget it.

"Thank you Master Fang!"

Zhang Ji and others were overjoyed.

Staying to eat and eating out are two different situations.

One is a family feast.

One is ordinary dining.

The significance of which is far greater than the latter.

Zhang Ji, Ge You and others thought that Fang Yuan regarded them as real teachers and students.

Fang Yuan naturally didn't know about this, and asked them to continue to help Fangfu with the current affairs.

Night will come soon.

There were 32 more people in Fangfu, which made it much more lively.

The Xue Jiaoyan siblings and Li Ji's family have worked very hard these past few days, Fang Yuan took this opportunity to treat them to a feast.

At the banquet, Zhang Ji and Ge You said one sentence about Master Fang on the left and one about Master Fang on the right. Li Ji, who had just returned from the battle, looked bewildered.

After asking the lady at the side, I understood the reason.

"Fang Yuan is really not to be underestimated."

"As long as he does not make mistakes of principle, his future achievements will not necessarily be lower than Du Xiang."

Li Ji couldn't help sighing.

Prior to this, I had only worked in two places.

But among the talents stored, there are 32 people in one imperial examination.

With the development of Liaozhou Academy, candidates in Liaozhou will automatically be under Fang Yuan's banner in the future.

Three to five years may not show much effect, but after ten or twenty years, Fang Yuan's disciples are all over the world.

Terrible, really terrible.

"His road may not be easy."

"I accidentally heard Du Miaoyan mention that Du Xiang is dying soon."

"This time Fang Yuan wants to make the wedding unprecedentedly grand, it may be possible for Du Xiang to be happy."

"If Du Xiang leaves, just because of the powerful enemies Fang Yuan has provoked before and his current limelight, there will be many people targeting him in the future."

Mrs. Li said in a low voice.

Because of the large number of people, the banquet became lively.

Therefore, when the two whispered, no one heard what was said.

"Du Xiang is dying soon?!"

Li Ji almost exclaimed.

The news was undoubtedly an earthquake-like shock.

The passing of Shangshu Youpushe definitely had a huge impact.

Moreover, Du Xiang served the country and the people, deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and had a greater influence than ordinary people.

Thinking of this, Li Ji suddenly understood why the emperor resisted all the pressure and went to the Eastern Turks.

If Du Xiang passed away, the countries around Datang might take advantage of this to attack, and Datang might stage the tragedy of the Nine Years of Wude again.

"Be quiet!"

Mrs. Li glared at Li Ji.

Don't look at the way she usually looks soft and needs protection.

But when he stared at Li Ji, there were all kinds of charms, his appearance was different from the past, Li Ji felt itchy to see him, and wanted to hug him in his arms, but Mrs. Li stopped him.

"Since your appointment documents haven't arrived yet, stay in Chang'an City and help me first."

"Looking back, I'll ask the Ministry of Officials, when will you take office at the latest, and see if you can drink my wedding wine before taking office."

Fang Yuan is also quite tired today, he drank a few cups.

After chatting with Zhang Ji and the others, I wanted them to stay and help.

Juzi, Hongxu Qingyan, Liao Fengmao, etc. were all very busy and put down their work to prepare for the wedding.

Now there are 32 people helping at once, which is a great help for Fang Yuan, so you can use it first.

"Ok!"

"Listen to Master Fang!"

"Wish Master Fang a happy wedding!"

Zhang Ji, Ge You and the others had no objections.

They have nothing to do now and can't leave so quickly.

Because of leaving, it is not easy to receive the documents from the Ministry of Officials, and it may not be received.

It's better to obediently wait in Chang'an City, and leave after the official documents are issued.

At the same time, they also wished to have more interactions with Fang Yuan and increase their mutual affection.

"Juzi, how is the recruitment of the Mohist Research Institute?"

Fang Yuan looked at the giant and asked.

The Mohist Research Institute is under construction in Quchifang, and now it has two floors.

There are only two floors, and the difference has not yet been highlighted, so it has not attracted the attention of the people in Chang'an City.

However, because of the large area and the fact that construction is not allowed there, it has also attracted the attention of some people.

"16 people have been recruited, and they are still recruiting."

"However, I've been busy recently, and not many people applied for the job, so I didn't pay much attention."

The giant thought for a while and said.

The 16 people were selected after careful selection.

They are all craftsmen, all have good abilities, and their backgrounds are quite clean, so they can be cultivated well.

"16 people are still a little less."

"More than half of the interviews with the officials have been carried out, and it is known which candidates are idle and which candidates are arranged."

"Zhang Ji and Ge You, you guys are in charge of finding out who is idle and doesn't want to leave, tell Juzi, Juzi, you ask people to recruit them, pay a high price, and promise that they will take the imperial examination next year if they want, and don't stop them."

Fang Yuan said loudly.

Think of how to use people like Zhang Ji.

Of the 100 people in the imperial court, it is estimated that only 70 people were assigned official positions, and the remaining 30 people are likely to be idle.

Some candidates who are idle must not give up, and want to stay in Chang'an City until the Ministry of Officials appoints them.

But it is not easy to stay in Chang'an City, and it will cost a lot, after all, I don't know how long I will stay.

So at this time Fang Yuan took them back, not only sold favors, but also got more helpers.

Even if they can't research technology in the Mohist Research Institute, they can still work in other branches.

"Follow Master Fang's orders."

Zhang Ji and Ge You should be right away.

Li Ji and Mrs. Li on the side were both startled and subconsciously looked at each other.

Is it such a big pattern to draw the on-call personnel into your own hands?
(End of this chapter)