Wentang

Chapter 763
Chen Yu's grade is below the fourth grade, and he has already entered the ranks of senior officials of the Tang Dynasty.

The department he is in is another six-door, which is directly under the jurisdiction of Zhengshitang and belongs to the ranks of Beijing officials.

And he himself is the de facto third-in-command of the six doors, second only to the chief and deputy commander-in-chief, and half a rank higher than the four great arresters.

The power in his hands is very great, and I don't know how many people want to curry favor with him.

The museum is tentatively designated as a fourth-rank yamen, and it does not care about the army or the people. It is a standard Qingshui yamen. In a sense, his coming here is considered a demotion.

But now that he has applied to come here on his own initiative, it can be seen that he really doesn't like the work of civil affairs.

Combined with his previous experience as the head of the academy affairs department and presiding over various industries of the academy, the position of the museum is indeed more suitable for him.

That's why Yue Shan agreed to transfer him here.

He came forward to ask for someone in person, so Li Shimin naturally had no reason not to give it up, and Chen Yu would be the vice president of the museum after a handwriting.

Returning to Pingyue Mountain with the fourth surname, instead of going home, he went to the academy and found Ma Cong and Tian Shungu.

Ma Cong said expectantly: "Dean, does the museum really recruit skilled and skilled workers as officials?"

Yue Shan smiled and said, "Of course it's true, why, do any of you want to join in?"

Ma Cong quickly shook his head and said, "Let's forget about the two of us. We'll stay in the academy and go there to do something. Just ask the students if they can join."

Tian Shungu also quickly expressed his heart and said: "The masters of Weishui Academy earn no less than being an official, and they are comfortable with a high status. Why bother to be an official and be subject to that restriction."

Yue Shan was very satisfied with the attitudes of the two of them, and he said without ridicule: "There is a difference between the secretary and the kind of official you think... Forget it, you don't understand it. To put it simply, all the students who pass the exam in our academy Can join the museum."

Ma Cong said excitedly: "Great, the students will definitely be very happy, and there will definitely be more scholars willing to study in science and engineering in the future."

Tian Shungu thought a lot, and asked worriedly: "Is there no need for a unified examination? You will definitely attract criticism if you directly recruit them into the museum."

Only then did Ma Cong come to his senses, and said, "That's right, why don't you take an assessment to see if you can recruit or not?"

Yue Shan was very relieved, and said: "It's okay, not only the students of our academy, but anyone who wants to join the museum does not need to take the unified examination. I said whoever can enter can enter. At least it will be like this for the next year or two."

"This..." Ma Cong and Tian Shungu looked at each other in blank dismay. This power is so powerful that it has no limits.

It is said that the dean is the most trusted person of the saint, and now it seems that he is right.

Is the fact really as Yue Shan said?The answer is, really.

The museum is a new department that has never been seen before. No one knows what talents are needed or what the recruitment criteria are.

With a big wave of Li Shimin's hand, he took care of everything.

This is the emperor's trust, but also pressure.

There are bound to be countless people in the court staring at him. Once the people he recruits are not capable enough, or fail to show their role, they will inevitably attract criticism and even impeachment.

At that time, it will damage his own reputation.

Although Yue Shan is not afraid of criticism from others, he also does not want the museum to become a garbage dump. Those who are not truly talented will not want it.

After thinking about it, he thought it better to be more cautious, so he said:

"There is some truth in what you said. You can't let them join in so casually just because they are students of the academy. I will personally interview them at that time, and they will only be allowed to enter after passing my assessment."

"However, you still have to explain the situation of the museum to the students clearly. This official is an administrative officer and has no real power. He does whatever task is assigned by the superior. To put it bluntly, he just obeys orders and works."

"The salary is not much different from that of a teacher, but it is not as easy and free as a teacher. And once you become a museum affairs officer, you will not be allowed to take the imperial examination for five years. Let them consider whether to join."

This rule was just thought of by Yue Shan, the purpose is to let the students think carefully and not make a decision casually.

At the same time, it is also forcing more students to choose to become teachers in other academies instead of coming to the museum to dawdle.

But think again at this time that there should be a regulation in this regard.

Otherwise, there will inevitably be many people who sneak in to receive wages, and then secretly study and take the imperial examination. Only by raising the threshold for entry and exit can such people be prevented from appearing.

He didn't want the museum to be a springboard for someone.

After explaining the matter to the two of them, Yue Shan went to find Wang Ji again.

When they met, they asked, "This issue of the journal hasn't been published yet, has it?"

Wang Ji said: "It's been printed and hasn't been shipped yet. Do you want to publish the article? You can only wait for the next issue."

Yue Shan said: "It's fine if it hasn't been released yet. This issue will add an extra page to advertise the museum."

Wang Ji said speechlessly: "Everyone uses public power for private use. It's better for you to use private power for public use at every turn."

Yue Shan said: "It's not in vain this time, give me money."

Wang Ji jokingly said, "Yo, that's really rare, how much can you give me?"

Yue Shan said with a smile: "Let's give a friendly price this time. It can be regarded as serving the country. Once the museum is built, the students of our academy will be the most direct beneficiaries, and even the academy's polytechnic will also benefit."

Then Wang Ji said seriously: "Alright, let's just charge the cost. Is the article finished? I'll have it typeset and printed right away."

Yue Shan looked at him and smiled without saying a word.

Wang Ji was still confused at first, but after thinking about it, he finally understood what he meant, and his beard was raised in anger: "You...you don't mean to say that we need us to write the article for you, do you?"

Yue Shan said with a sneer: "That's what it means, you know I've been busy recently and really can't spare time."

Afraid of being scolded, he quickly explained: "Well, this kind of article can be written casually, it doesn't need to be too profound, just show the role of the museum and our attitude of seeking talents."

Wang Ji said angrily, "Just write whatever you want. This advertisement is to be published in the journal. You are not afraid of shame, but I am. That's fine, fine, I'll find someone to write it for you."

Yue Shan immediately put on a grateful look and said, "Thank you brother Wu Gong."

Wang Ji said helplessly: "Forget it, I didn't expect you to be more lazy than when you were a child. I really don't know how you grew up."

Then he said sternly: "The Institute of Characters has summarized the previous research and written a book. You can review it, and if there is no problem, choose a title for the book and write a preface to prepare for publication."

After speaking, he took a book case from the bookshelf behind him and handed it to him.

When it came to business, Yue Shan also put away his jokes and said, "Are they ready for the impact from the outside world?"

Wang Ji said disdainfully: "I don't believe anyone can overthrow this day because of the ironclad evidence. In the past two years, we have accumulated enough advantages through quiet research and are not afraid of any challenges."

Yue Shan said: "Since they have already prepared it, then I have no objection. It's better to choose the title of the book and write the preface. This book is the result of their research, and I didn't put much effort into it."

Wang Ji said: "You don't have to be so modest, this is a unanimous decision of everyone. Without you, the oracle bone inscriptions would have been buried in the soil for many years, and without the [-] words of reference you gave, we would not have made a big breakthrough so quickly. .”

"If you don't write the preface with the title of the book, others will dare not, for fear that everyone will laugh at you."

Only then did Yue Shan say: "Okay then, I'll go back and have a look."

After leaving Wang Ji's place, Yue Shan still didn't go home, so he threw the bookcase to Xu Shanying and rode to the museum.

As early as Li Shimin decided to build a museum, the Ministry of Industry had already started to build a yamen near Sixingping, which was quite large in scale.

But today he used to receive administrative officials sent by the Ministry of Officials.

It is impossible for the court to really let him start from nothing, and some administrative officials will still give him.

On the way, Yue Shan suddenly found that Xu Shanying's hair had turned gray.Maybe it was because he didn't care too much before, or maybe he was used to being together every day, but he has been ignoring this matter.

With a move in his heart, he said, "You have been with me for 20 years, right?"

Xu Shanying didn't know why he asked this question, but he replied seriously: "This year will be 20 years."

Yue Shan sighed: "20 years have passed before I know it, time flies so fast. Back then I went to the Ministry of War and asked for eighteen defenses, and now you are the only one who stays with me."

Xu Shanying was also slightly moved, and said: "The brothers who left are also very grateful to you. If it weren't for your relationship, they would not be able to find such a good job in their next life."

Yue Shan glanced at him and said with a smile: "I'm an official now, you are the only one left to be a servant by my side, don't feel wronged."

Xu Shanying said sternly: "If it weren't for you, I, Xu Shanying, would not be where I am today. My Xu family would like to serve the Yue family from generation to generation."

Yue Shan said helplessly: "You are just boring, you will die if you say a few words casually. Yu Yu is my adopted son, how can you make an adopted son a slave."

Xu Shanying said: "It is enough for Yuyu to inherit the lintel of the Xu family, and the second son's line will be loyal to the Yue family forever."

Yue Shan said angrily: "It's really pedantic. Forget about telling you these things, I will arrange the future of the children myself, and I don't need you, a father, to worry about doing bad things."

Xu Shanying was silent for a while and suddenly said: "I'm 56 this year, and I can hardly carry a knife anymore. I'm afraid I can't protect your safety. I hope Xu Meng can take over my position, please allow me."

Yue Shan frowned, and said displeasedly: "Didn't I already tell you that I have my own arrangements for the children's affairs."

Xu Shanying insisted: "It is my greatest honor to protect your safety, and I hope to pass this honor on to my children. If you don't allow it, then I can only leave with my family."

Yue Shan was so angry that he wanted to hit someone, he pointed at him and said, "Threatening me?"

Xu Shanying said unmoved: "Please allow Da Lang."

"You..." Yue Shan was angry, but he had no choice but to persuade him earnestly:

"Xu Meng has inherited your strengths. He is skilled in bowing and horses. He is at the top of the military academy. He is good at leading soldiers. It's too humiliating for him to be by my side. You can't be so selfish and take care of yourself. You have to think about the future of your children."

Xu Shanying said: "This is also Xu Meng's own intention. Since he was a child, he has determined to take my place and follow you to protect your safety."

"He went to the military academy to learn skills to better protect you. If you reject him, I'm afraid he won't be able to accept it."

Yue Shan said: "Hey, what did the child know when he was young, it's you two who instilled such stupid ideas behind his back, it really pissed me off."

Although Yue Shan's family didn't raise dead men and raise children, he was very familiar with this kind of ethos.

Choose loyal and capable servants, tie them with kindness, and let them be loyal to the family for generations.

Now Xu Shanying is doing this kind of thing, instilling this kind of thinking in his son since he was a child.

It's just that Xu Shanying is a general of the Yue family, not a servant.

Dead soldiers, servants, retainers and generals are not the same as staff.

Dead soldiers are disposable items, slaves are servants, and staff are hired military advisers.

The status of retainers and family generals intervenes between servants and staff.Hukou is a citizenship, legally free, but you will swear allegiance and sign a contract.

It has a lot of independence, but it is also closely related to the main family. It can be regarded as both honor and disgrace.

The vassal family will be a shortcut for many civilians to change their family status, and it is a good job that many people can't dream of.

Just like Xu Shanying, he became the general of Yueshan, and his eldest son Yuyu went out independently to carry the lintel of the Xu family.His second son, Xu Meng, inherited his position as a family general and continued to enjoy the privileges brought by Yuefu.

Xu Meng can use Yuefu's power to help his elder brother expand the family power in turn.

Of course, because Yu Yu is Yue Shan's adoptive son, Yue Shan will help him without the help of others.

But in other powerful families, the generals and retainers usually do this.

This is also the reason why the rich and powerful are seldom willing to accept retainers and generals. If they are not done well, they will really be used as hens for hatching eggs.

Yue Shan believed in Xu Shanying, and he didn't have so much selfishness in letting Xu Meng be the head of his family, he just wanted to repay his kindness, but the more he was like this, the more he couldn't accept this kind of thing happening.

He knows the future direction of history, these things will be swept into the garbage dump, and he doesn't want to do this.

Besides, Xu Meng also grew up watching him, and he has feelings in it.This kid is very talented in military affairs, and it is too inferior to keep him at home.

He knew that he couldn't persuade Xu Shanying, so he could only helplessly say: "Okay, I have my own plan for this matter, let's talk about it later."

Xu Shanying wanted to say something, but seeing his resolute attitude, he didn't dare to really annoy him, he opened his mouth and still didn't dare to make a sound.

When we arrived at the museum, the officials sent by the Ministry of Officials were already waiting here.

The twenty people were all scholars who passed the imperial examination two years ago, and they were very excited to see Yue Shan, a legendary figure.

After greeting them, Yue Shan temporarily assigned jobs to everyone according to the plan.

After making arrangements for these people, he returned home, took out the Oracle bone inscription book and began to read.

He also wanted to know what the research results of these people were like.

(End of this chapter)