I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 600 Crossing the River by Feeling for Stones
Indeed, after the duties of the Shangshu became clear, the management and requirements of the Shangshu of each Cao by their superiors, the Shangshu Ling and Shangshu Pushe, would become more refined.

Liu Bian understood that someone was needed to share the power between the Shangshu Ling and Pushe.

Xun Yu, as the Minister of State, took the initiative to bring up this point.

In response, Liu Bian said: "I have already thought about what Wen Ruo said."

There are also two ways to decentralize power: internal and external.

Internally, there are Shangshu's left and right Pushe, and the dosage can even be increased to set the number of people in the left and right Pushe to two each.

The other method was the establishment of the Ping Shang Shu Shi, which was a method Liu Bian had once used to reduce his workload.

Like Xun Yu, Liu Bian also decided to take a two-pronged approach.

In this way, one left and one right Pushe would be enough, and the candidate for the other Pushe had already been chosen, Liu Bian, a minister to whom he had once promised the position of prime minister.

As for the candidates for the position of Shangshu, excluding He Miao who is used to slacking off, there is no doubt that San Gong is the most suitable candidate.

Thinking of this, Liu Bian suddenly realized that in the future he could try to give the Three Dukes the title of Shangshu Shi in exchange for reducing the power of the Three Dukes' Office, and then integrate the power of the Three Dukes' Office into the Shangshu Tai.

And then the three officials became empty.

As for the prime minister... in the future, Ping Shangshu Shi may be able to directly represent the prime minister. If Ping Shangshu Shi does not sound good, he will be replaced by Tong San Gong or Tong Wan Shi.

In short, his reforms in the Secretariat lacked the tempering of history, and Liu Bian could only cross the river by feeling the stones according to the path in his memory.

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"Finally, I've been waiting for this day!"

In the School Affairs Department, even Jia Xu, who usually kept his emotions under control, could no longer control his emotions.

The School Affairs Department sounds very powerful, but only he himself knows how he has been living these years.

Upon hearing the news, Deputy General Wu Fu came over to congratulate him and said, "Congratulations, General, on your promotion!"

Jia Xu knew that Wu Fu was always very methodical in his work, and the fact that he could say such words of congratulations showed that he recognized him.

However, he subconsciously waved his hand and said modestly: "In fact, it can't be considered a promotion. Even if Shangshu Zuo Pushe has passed the rank of Your Majesty, he is only a thousand stones."

Having said that, the smile on Jia Xu's face was rare and never stopped. Even in the middle of winter, he seemed to be feeling a spring breeze.

Under the premise that Huangfu Song was recuperating with the title of Shangshu Ling, Zuo Pushe had to be superior to Xun Yu's You Pushe... Jia Xu actually didn't care much about this, because the most important thing was that after becoming Zuo Pushe, he would be able to escape from the "cage" of the School Affairs Department that everyone feared.

In front of Lu Zhi, the emperor took the most important step towards the position of prime minister that was promised to him.

Jia Xu looked at Wu Fu, a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and thought about all the fire that the other party had attracted for him over the years... Even so, Jia Xu knew that many people were secretly cursing him instead of Wu Fu.

But from now on, they will scold Wu Fu.

Thinking of this, Jia Xu suddenly looked forward to seeing what a person with Wu Fu's personality would become after taking charge of the School Affairs Department.

He immediately said to Wu Fu: "Your Majesty asked me before about the candidate who could take over as the captain, and I recommended you." Wu Fu was stunned when he heard this. He only knew that Jia Xu was leaving, but he was not sure who would take over as the captain. But him?

Wu Fu knew his own character very well - he was never willing to compromise. Sometimes, even if he knew that compromise would be more beneficial, he would still insist on doing so for the sake of justice... A person like him was only suitable to be the person who spoke for the school affairs department to the outside world. How could he be in charge of the school affairs department?
"Not appropriate." Wu Fu was about to ask Jia Xu not to recommend him, but before he could say that, he heard Jia Xu say -

"Your Majesty has agreed."

Jia Xu continued to explain: "You have worked hard for many years and have made great contributions. Although some unjust officials are resentful of you, you have a very good reputation among the people, mostly for your reputation of eliminating harm for the people..."

"In recent years, many people inside and outside the government have regarded our school affairs department as a sea of ​​​​swords and swords. If you are appointed as the captain, you can also change the reputation of the school affairs department."

After hearing this, Wu Fu no longer objected - since His Majesty had already agreed, he naturally had to do his best.

"Your second in command will be Man Chong and Man Boning," Jia Xu continued.

The School Affairs Department is too important, and it needs an upright person like Wu Fu as a transition. Jia Xu has already built the framework of the School Affairs Department. As long as Wu Fu can ensure that the School Affairs Department, as the eyes and ears of the emperor, does not become a link that blocks the emperor's hearing, he will be a qualified school affairs lieutenant. Moreover, Wu Fu will not neglect official business because of the personal friendship between the two.

Afterwards, Jia Xu began the handover work.

Thinking that the feared School Affairs Department would have nothing to do with him in the future, Jia Xu became more anxious.

After explaining everything he could think of, Wu Fu asked, "You have been in charge of the school affairs department for a long time. I wonder if I can ask you for advice if I have any questions in the future? Don't worry, it will never involve confidential information!"

Jia Xu opened his mouth, but ultimately failed to refuse.

Afterwards, Jia Xu left the School Affairs Department and felt the warmth of the winter sun. He looked back at the School Affairs Department's government office, which was a little dark inside...

Only then did Jia Xu realize how reluctant he was to leave the School Affairs Department, which he had founded.
After looking at the Ministry of Education's government office for a while, Jia Xu turned around and found that many school officials were standing outside, and a group of school officials also came out from inside under the leadership of Wu Fu.

"Captain, please allow us to see you off for the last time!"

After Wu Fu finished speaking, he and a group of school officials bowed in salute.

Looking at the school officials who were bowing in unison, Jia Xu would be lying if he said he was not moved. He bowed in return and then seemed to stagger back to the carriage.

At this time, he couldn't help but slap his thigh.

——You have really made me suffer!

With such a commotion, even if he is no longer in the School Affairs Department, I am afraid outsiders may not believe that he has cut off contact with the School Affairs Department.

Jia Xu felt deeply moved: Once you enter the school, the affairs are as deep as the sea. I, Jia Xu, just want to be a good person, why is it so difficult?
After this incident, Jia Xu did not think about taking up his post at the Shangshutai immediately. He said to the coachman, "Let's go to the Taifu Mansion."

Not long after, Jia Xu came with gifts.

In recent years, Lu Zhi's health has not been very good. Fortunately, the medical level of the Han Dynasty has been greatly improved under the guidance of Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing. When Jia Xu met Lu Zhi, he saw Lu Zhi basking in the sun in the courtyard and fell asleep.

Jia Xu felt that, if put outside, who would have thought that such a lazy old man next door would be the most respected tutor in the Han Dynasty.

He waited on the side, and stopped Lu Zhi's family from trying to wake him up. Less than a quarter of an hour later, Lu Zhi woke up.

(End of this chapter)