Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 331: Recruiting scholars from the crowd! (Please subscribe)
A restaurant in the city.

It was late at night, and Zhang Liang was resting in the shop.

He has been in Xianyang for several days.

In the past few days, I have been busy inquiring about information in the city, but I have not found much information. It can even be said that there is basically no useful information. The rumored 'Mr. Zhong' has not revealed much information at all. Not only do the people around him not know, Even some of the traffickers and lackeys didn't know this, which was really beyond Zhang Liang's expectation.

Why is a person who should be famous so unknown?
but.

He is not anxious yet.

He had only been in Xianyang for a few days, and he had enough time at the moment to not be impatient. Moreover, he also heard another thing along the way, something that made his heart tremble.

Fusu issued an order seeking talents.

When he heard the news, Zhang Liang instinctively sensed something was wrong.

When he read this order, which was posted in cities and towns all over the country, his eyes showed the panic and uneasiness that he had not seen for a long time. It was not because of the order itself, but because of Qin Ting's current unreasonable behavior. .

The unknown is the greatest fear.

It is the same now.

The various measures taken by Qin Ting before were to some extent traceable.

Not too far off.

Like the "Guan Shan Hai" that was implemented before, this is the same thing as "Guan Zi", but with certain improvements. As for the so-called "non-commissioned officer transfer" in the future, it is actually the same thing as the Qin Army meritorious title, but the original The conditions have been further lowered, and the current talent seeking order is completely a 'New Deal'.

It can't be said that it is introducing the new from the old, it is completely setting up the stove.

Unique.

In the past, when the world sought talents, all the people they sought were great sages, and all they sought were scholars. However, Fusu did the opposite. Although he was seeking talents in name, in fact he was looking for "scholars" and not talents. This is completely It deviates from the norm of the past hundreds of years.

As for the impact, Zhang Liang did not dare to predict.

Can't make an evaluation either.

Because before each policy is introduced, no one can predict the final result, which may be good or bad. Even if he considers himself to be unparalleled in intelligence, he really does not dare to judge it lightly, but he also knows in his heart that this pursuit of talents The order shocked the world to an extraordinary extent, because Fusu further lowered the standards of 'scholars'.

This move will undoubtedly arouse the anger of scholars all over the world.

At the same time, it will also arouse the excitement and ecstasy of many low-level 'scholars'.

On his way to Xianyang, he had already seen many groups of 'scholars' heading to Xianyang.

He could already predict that in a few days, Xianyang would become extremely lively, but Zhang Liang was also a little puzzled. Can he really recruit useful people by swallowing dates like this?Can those poor people who can barely read a few books and know a few words really open up the situation for the Qin Dynasty?
He was very surprised by this.

at the same time.

He also knew in his heart that as Fusu set this precedent, the status of the scholar class would be further lowered in the future. With Fusu's order seeking talents in front of him, if someone else issues an order seeking talents in the future, I am afraid that They will all be compared with this time.

The initiator, there is no future?

The impact of this order to seek talents on the world's scholars has not yet been revealed. When this grand event is over and some scholars are actually promoted to high positions through this, they will definitely be widely praised and yearned for by the world. By then, the current arrogant Those who are disdainful of 'scholars' will be criticized by others. If things go on like this, the dignity of scholar status will no longer exist.

unless
This event is a farce.

It's anticlimactic, or even just a drop in the bucket.

Is it really possible?

Zhang Liang shook his head.

It is almost impossible.

If he guessed correctly, the writing of the Qing Xian Ling did not really come from Fusu, but from the chess player behind the scenes. This person has a very deep mind and many calculations. Every time he makes a move, he will definitely gain something, and this This time it was not deliberately targeted, so it might not be easy for it to turn into a farce.

But Zhang Liang was also very curious, what on earth was this man planning?
name?
He has been making inquiries in the past few days.

Even when it came to the "Guan Shan Hai" incident that made Mr. Zhong famous in the first place, after he inquired about it in the city, almost most people in the city didn't know who Mr. Zhong was. The only thing he could tell was that he was a prince. Fusu, and Meng Yi who made them marvel and even screamed for injustice.

The real instigator, as if at a sudden glance, was quickly forgotten by the world.

How could it be like this if he was seeking fame?

to this end.

He even deliberately brought Mr. Zhong up to see what the people in the city thought of him, but the result he got also made Zhang Liang a little stunned. The only impression these people had was that this man was a 'slave'. He is still a domestic servant of the royal family. Many people even think that this person is lucky enough to meet His Highness, otherwise he would have no chance to get ahead. In addition, they exaggerate that Qin will demote talented people in an eclectic way.

But after this inquiry, Zhang Liang became even more confused.

What on earth is this man thinking? He is so indifferent to fame and fortune. If he were really a slave, given the system of the Qin Dynasty, he would probably have left his lowly status long ago. With his own schemes, he would be able to become famous. But now he is still not famous. And there was no resentment at all, it was nothing like the slave he imagined.

Slaves are desperately trying to climb up and get rid of their low status.

I also want to seek more fame and fortune.

This man seems to have no desires or desires.

This made Zhang Liang a little confused.

Zhang Liang touched his chin and said solemnly: "From the information I have heard now, this person is currently living in the city, and it seems that because of his status, there are people watching around him. It's just that some time ago, Xianyang officials targeted this person, fearing that It’s not just groundless, I’m afraid there is something hidden, but unfortunately I don’t know the officials in Xianyang, otherwise I could have inquired about it.”

"No matter what, I want to see this person."

"Only when you meet him in person can you know whether all this was done by this person, and also know this person's true intention. Knowing yourself and your enemy, you can win every battle. For such an amazingly talented person to be the accomplice of a tiger, it is really a secret conspiracy. "

Zhang Liang shook his head.

He sat on the bed, listening to the whispers coming from outside, and sighed secretly. Xianyang City was becoming more and more lively now, and the didian where he lived was now filled with many 'scholars' from all over the world. These people, he also paid attention to in private. However, there is not much scholarly temperament, but more of a gangster and reckless atmosphere, which makes Zhang Liang dumbfounded.

Zhang Liang was not interested in this upcoming event at all, and had no intention of participating under his own name.

The only thing on his mind now is to find out the details of this 'Mr. Zhong' as soon as possible. If possible, he might even give him a few words to persuade him not to help others.

The night is deep.

Zhang Liang took off his clothes and fell into a deep sleep.

Lama Temple.

Compared to Zhang Liang's shock, Fusu was also a little caught off guard.

According to the news he has heard so far, there are too many people coming to Xianyang under this order to seek talents, which is far beyond his expectation. Not only did Fusu not expect this situation, Zhang Cang, who had collaborated with him before, It was also unexpected. The two of them had been very busy with this in the past few days, but they still didn't know how to deal with it.

Too many people!

This is not tens or hundreds, but thousands or thousands.

Such a huge number will also be a big test for the security of Xianyang. Therefore, in the past few days, he has complained a lot about the courtiers. However, Fusu could only smile awkwardly in response to these complaints and did not dare to reveal anything. I am dissatisfied, but I also feel deeply powerless in my heart.

He discussed it with Zhang Cang and decided to discuss it with Ji Heng.

After all, this is the method proposed by Ji Heng. Ji Heng should have estimated the current situation.

Think about it.

Fusu shouted outside the palace: "Wei Sheng, go and prepare your carriage and horses immediately. I want to leave the palace."

the end.

Fusu added: "Try not to attract attention."

After giving the instructions, Fusu walked around the room alone, still thinking about how to deal with these nearly ten thousand people. This was not a small number. If it was not handled well, it might cause turmoil in Xianyang, and how should he deal with it? ?This all needs to be considered by him.

And with so many people, how do you choose talents?

All these are bothering Fusu, making Fusu unable to sleep or eat well recently.

After half an hour.

Fusu arrived at Ji Heng's residence.

Ji Heng was enjoying the cool air in the courtyard at the moment. A folding fan made from nowhere was fanning loudly, bringing in a cool breeze. Originally, Fusu had proposed to find some maids or attendants to serve Ji Heng. , but Ji Heng rejected them all.

Seeing Ji Heng's resolute attitude, Fusu stopped insisting.

Hospitalization.

Fusu cupped his hands and said, "I've met you, sir."

Ji Heng glanced at Fusu indifferently, pointed to the mat next to him, and said lazily: "Find a seat to sit by yourself."

Fusu nodded.

He sat down directly to the side. It was already getting late, and Fusu did not want to delay for too long. He got straight to the point and said: "Mr. Ji, the order for seeking talents you proposed has made me very tired. I am currently in detention. Nearly a thousand people came. If you include Kanto, not to mention nearly 6000 'scholars' who came this time, at least [-] or [-] people are indispensable."

"With such a huge number, how do I choose?"

"In the past, there was never such a big battle for seeking talents. Even when the ancestors of Xiaogong were there, there were only dozens or hundreds. This is already very good, but it is still not comparable to the order for seeking talents that I issued this time. This number is too large. too much."

Fusu smiled wryly.

He was really anxious about this.

This time he issued an order seeking talents.

If he messes up, it will be a huge blow to Fusu's reputation. Moreover, if he is alienated from scholars because of this, it may become much more difficult to recruit talents in the future.

Ji Heng chuckled lightly, appearing calm and relaxed.

He teased: "Why are you anxious? Isn't it a good thing to have more people coming? Doesn't it highlight your personality charm?"

Ji Heng couldn't help but joke.

Fusu scratched his head and smiled bitterly: "Sir, please don't make fun of me. If there were only a hundred people, I might be very happy. However, there are too many scholars coming this time. If it is not handled well, it may not only reach If it doesn’t work, you will suffer the consequences instead.”

"I'm worried now."

Ji Heng shook his head and said slowly: "You don't understand the true meaning of this request for talents. In the past, the orders for seeking talents were issued by the monarch. Those who sought talents were officials and the elite among the scholars. However, you are just a prince. You cannot be like the monarch, so you are taking the popular route."

"Get scholars from the crowd!"

"There is a huge difference between taking officials from scholars and taking officials from the public."

"We should not be treated equally."

"Having more people is not a bad thing. The more people there are, the stronger the screening will be, and only a few talents can be truly selected. As for what you are worried about, it is actually not a worry at all. You think too highly of these people. Are these so-called 'scholars' really scholars?"

Ji Heng's eyes were cold.

Fusu was stunned.

Ji Heng continued: "The order you issued to seek talents does not look at family background, family status, or even status. In the past, the most important thing to look for when seeking talents was status, and those who were not qualified would not be selected."

"It's a disruption."

"Subvert the elite line that was prevalent in the world in the past."

"Change to the general public route."

"These are two completely different choices, but they are secretly consistent with Da Qin's system."

"Great Qin doesn't have any opinions on family background. As long as it can gain military merit, it can go a step further. This order to seek talents is actually the same."

"And this is the talent line that Da Qin's system should have."

heard.

Fusu was thoughtful.

He knew that the suggestions put forward by Ji Heng must be wise.

Ji Heng's suggestions are often based on the actual situation and are more in line with Da Qin's existing system.

Is this method of selecting talents really feasible?

There is a huge difference between selecting officials from scholars and selecting scholars from the public.

Scholars are originally nobles. They have read a lot of books, so they have more vision and ideas. When these people become officials, they often have a more tangible impact on the world. And to win scholars from the public means that these people may not have been before. The 'scholars' are just some relatively good 'citizens' who were selected after some screening and regarded as 'scholars'.

But 'people' are not 'scholars' after all.

Can they really replace or be qualified for the functions of 'shi'?

Fusu had doubts in his heart.

In this regard.

Ji Heng didn't explain too much. Fusu was marked by this era and was deeply influenced by the past thoughts of "shiqing". Naturally, he would subconsciously think highly of "shi", but the culture of "shi" , which is incompatible with the Qin people's system, and forcibly imitating it will only result in more losses than gains.

The foundation of Qin's system is law.

The foundation of Qin law lies in officials.

They are officials, not officials.

Officials are the most important beings under the Qin system.

It's just that compared to officials, officials are more anonymous.

The military merit system established by Shang Yang used administrative means to strengthen the inequality between social classes, always reminding the superiors of the superiority and the inferiority of the people at the bottom. However, it is worth noting that 'strengthening' is by no means 'solidifying' , or even on the contrary, the system created by Shang Yang is the most popular system among social classes at present.

Even if you are a subordinate minister, as long as you can obtain a title, you can also become a marquis.

It's just that the system created by Shang Yang was only suitable for wartime. Once out of wartime, this system would be dead. There would be no channels for class mobility and no room for advancement. For a high-pressure empire like Da Qin, it would be extremely dangerous. Therefore, if we want to improve Shang Yang's system, we must not only solve the long-standing disadvantages of military merit, but also solve the problem of mobility between upper and lower classes.

In the past, I relied on the military title.

From now on, we can only rely on "getting officials".

However, ten years after the founding of the Qin Dynasty, it still followed the old routine, that is, the academic route, and the elite route. However, the military merit system was aimed at all Qin people, while the elite route was obviously aimed at a small number of people, and only a small number of people could Without room for promotion, most people can only fall into an unchanging state of death. Such a repressive society will definitely cause big problems.

And the solution is also very simple.

flow up.

If you want to directly implement the "imperial examination" and "civil service system" of later generations, it is obviously not enough based on the current situation of Qin Dynasty. Therefore, you can only gradually relax the standards of "recruiting officials" step by step, gradually loosen the constraints of the Qin people, and let the people of Qin gradually relax. They saw hope again.

Therefore, this search for talents is particularly important.

This is the first step!
　After two days of training, I will resume the third shift next month. I have gained almost four kilograms in this week, and I am seriously overloaded.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)