Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 496 Governor Lu Yu

"There are really quite a lot of candidates taking part in this year's examination."

In Dongnuan Pavilion, Zhu Youxiao put down the directory and said with a smile: "It is extremely rare to have such a large-scale reference candidate."

Sun Guozhen, Yu Yinggui, Shao Jiechun, Lu Guanxiang, Lian Guoshi, Ma Shiying and other young government officials standing in front of the emperor looked at each other.

to be frank.

Even they did not expect that so many candidates would participate in the examination held in the second year of Tianqi, and the so-called boycott did not occur.

Even though so many things happened and so much public opinion was created before the examination was held, there were still many candidates taking the Gongyuan examination.

Some of them couldn't figure out why it was so different from what they knew before.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao knew the reason for this situation very well.

Han Chuang has been studying hard for more than ten years, or even longer. You can say that among these scholars, there may be pedantic and conservative people, but you cannot regard them as fools.

It is very difficult to pass five levels and kill six generals in the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty. It is also very difficult to pass the provincial examination and obtain the title of civil servant.

Zhu Youxiao does not deny this.

From its inception to its development, the fundamental reason why Eight-legged Scholarship Recruitment has taken root in this land is that it can immerse most scholars in it and let them know that this is the only way. The unique national conditions under the small-scale peasant economy determine the premise of everything. It's all about stability.

Yes.

It's just that for Zhu Youxiao, the way of governing the country he pursues is destined to deviate from what most students learn.

But if they want to be reused, they must first pass the imperial examination. This session's joint examination and the subsequent imperial examinations are destined to be extremely competitive.

"Let's talk about disaster relief."

Zhu Youxiao calmed down and looked at the ministers standing in front of the imperial palace, his expression became serious.

This is the reality of Ming Dynasty!

This is the national condition of Ming Dynasty!

Before reforming the imperial examination mechanism, the principle of eight-part essay selection should be abolished and a new examination mechanism should be adopted to select talents. Zhu Youxiao needed to screen and promote those useful talents.

In the circle of candidates, there are indeed some wastes mixed in. They used some means and risked being expelled from their honors to successfully pass the provincial examination. However, the vast majority of candidates are still valuable.

Among the candidates who participated in this year's examination, Zhu Youxiao saw many familiar names, even members of Fushe and Jishe.

If anything occupies a large or extensive area, it will be difficult to do it. After all, there are too many things involved. Changes at any level, even subtle changes, may have a big impact.

Although the college entrance examination has started, this should be the most important thing, but compared to these reference candidates, Zhu Youxiao cares more about the lower-class groups affected by the disaster in Shandong, Henan and other places!

Baojianfeng comes from the sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.

It has been almost two years since Zhu Youxiao Yuji ascended the throne. Although he still needs many talents to shine in various fields, all the prerequisites are to pass the orthodox imperial examination.

indeed. When the Shaofu, Military Academy, Zongrenfu and other institutions were reborn, Zhu Youxiao hired many people. Indeed, some of them did not pass the imperial examination and were specially promoted to official careers by Zhu Youxiao.

But things are different now.

The number of Jinshi to be admitted this year is destined to far exceed that of previous palace examinations. If none of them can be admitted, then Zhu Youxiao thinks it is better to ask some people to hone their skills.

"Your Majesty, according to the situation collected from various places, there are many places where earth dragons have turned over."

The emergency official, Secretary Lian Guoshi, looked serious and stepped forward to bow to him: "It has affected more than thirty prefectures and counties in three provinces. Among them, the most serious disaster is Yanzhou, Jinan, and Dongchang under the jurisdiction of Shandong. The court must pay attention to this disaster relief." !”

"If we don't take in the victims as soon as possible, implement work-for-relief measures, and appease the local people, there will definitely be a lot of chaos."

"I second the proposal!"

Sun Guozhen followed closely and said: "Whenever a major disaster occurs, there will be chaos. Especially the price of food in the disaster-stricken areas will inevitably attract some people to covet it. It is inevitable to drive up food prices. Whenever this happens, The annexation of land, the abuse of power for personal gain, the practice of malpractice for personal gain, and the forced prostitution of good girls are bound to be accompanied by such evil things."

"This is why I called you here."

Zhu Youxiao said with a serious expression: "The scope of this disaster has exceeded my expectations. This is the first time that the Shaofu has dealt with a disaster of this scale. I ask you to do a good job in this matter."

"Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty's officialdom and atmosphere are far from reaching the level of peace. I don't believe that some people in foreign dynasties will have similar disasters in the future. I intend to let the Shaofu have full authority to handle this matter."

"But if you want to have full authority to handle it, there are prerequisites. You still need to be strong. If the Shaofu cannot produce excellent political achievements during this period, I am afraid that many officials in foreign countries will definitely oppose it strongly."

Sun Guozhen, Lian Guoshi and other young officials had different expressions on their faces. They knew what was going on behind the scenes.

Since the Shaofu was once again relied upon by the emperor, a batch of officials were appointed, and it has been a thorn in the side of most civil servants in foreign dynasties.

There is only so much power.

You take more.

I'll take less of it.

Under such a tone, no one can accept it.

From the time when Zhu Youxiao set up the Royal Guards' Office to the reactivation of the Shaofu, Military Affairs Academy, Zongren's Office and other bureaus, he had only one purpose, which was to reshape the Ming Dynasty's power framework and further refine it. authority.

In the fifth year of the Apocalypse, when the established plans and arrangements have been implemented, part of the long-standing malpractices and cancers that have grown within the Ming Dynasty have been effectively resolved, and the overall situation has stabilized and has an upward trend, then the reform of the official system for the central and local governments will be carried out. It will proceed in an orderly manner!

"Before calling you here this time, I have already sent someone to deliver the edict to the cabinet. With the cabinet, the world will be enlightened." Zhu Youxiao glanced at the ministers in front of the imperial court and said in a sonorous tone: "The prerequisite for efficient disaster relief is to rely on a small number of people. It is not enough for the government to be at the center and coordinate and coordinate at the local level.”

"I plan to clarify the positions of governor, governor, and admiral in Shandong and Henan. Yuan Ke will be promoted to governor of Shandong, Wang Qia will be transferred to governor of Shandong, Shen Yourong will be promoted to admiral of Shandong, Chen Jisheng will be promoted to the chief military officer of Denglai Navy, and Li Changgeng will be promoted to governor of Henan. , transferred Li Banghua to patrol Henan, and transferred Luo Guanyi to supervise Henan."

This is going to change! !

Everyone who heard this was shocked. In addition to the clear division of governors in Northern Zhili, Liaodong, Sichuan, and Guizhou, there are now two more places, Shandong and Henan. It seems that the powers of governors will be reorganized in the future, and even clearly corresponding. Grade, this is essential in Ming Dynasty!

(End of this chapter)