I Don’t Want To Be the Emperor

Chapter 568 Slate Spring

Lin Yi stretched, walked out of the study, and walked up to the tower of Prince Jin's Mansion.

Standing on a high place, you can have a panoramic view of the Jin Palace. As far as you can see, the streets are bustling with people.

“Let people set off some firecrackers at the four doors to make it lively. The air here is a bit too dull.”

 In war, the people who suffer the most are always the people.

Pingcheng was besieged for three months, and more than a thousand people died of starvation!

"yes,"

After Shen Chu responded, he hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing that I don't know whether to say or not."

 “Then don’t say it.”

Lin Yi said angrily.

ˆ “.”

Shen Chu was stunned.

 Their prince still has this temper.

He stopped talking and said boldly, "Now that the war in Jinzhou has come to an end, I have invited you to go to Chuanzhou."

 “What are you thinking about?

 When you leave, who should I let take care of Jinzhou? "

Lin Yi rolled his eyes at him and said, "You have been in Jinzhou for a long time, and you know the place very well. It is better than sending someone else here and getting a black eye. As for you, don't say more.

This king is determined to make a thorough military reform this time, and you will be appointed commander-in-chief of the Jinzhou Military Region. "

 He had made military adjustments during the Sanhe period, and even listed the ranks of army commander, company commander, regiment commander, and division commander.

 However, inertia is powerful.

Everyone still arranges their positions as usual, such as travel generals, commander-in-chief, admirals, etc.

 According to the latest Liang regulations, Commander Shen Chu has to be called Army Commander. However, the one who reports to the Ministry of War is the Chief Soldier, which sometimes leaves the person writing the official document at a loss.

Especially Liang Yuanzhi, he complained to Lin Yi several times overtly and covertly.

 “Commander-in-Chief?”

Shen Chu is no stranger to the word "commander", and he can't be smaller than Zhima Guan.

 It would be higher if you add a "general" official title?

"Don't worry so much. In short, one person will have the final say in Jinzhou's military dispatch."

Lin Yi thought for a while and said, "As for you, if you are worried about your family, just take them all over."

 “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

 Shen Chu saw that he and the prince were so insistent that they said no more.

  Anyway, no matter what, he can't go to Sichuanzhou, and he can't go back to Ankang City.

Lin Yi continued, "The cabinet has decided to appoint Shi Banquan as the chief envoy to Jinzhou. It has been initially decided in Jinzhou that everything should focus on economic development and construction. The two of you should support each other."

“My subordinates will definitely cooperate with Mr. Shi and will never dare to affect the economic construction of Jinzhou.”

Shen Chu was not a fool, so he naturally understood what He Wangye meant.

 What does it mean to focus on economic construction?

 To put it bluntly, Slate Spring is the main source!

As the commander-in-chief of military affairs, I have to step aside!

 It's okay, don't get in the way!

The tone with the prince has been lowered, and he has to listen even if he doesn't want to.

"That's good. Your next task is to carefully clear out the bandits in Jinzhou. Those who commit serious crimes will be dealt with severely. If there are no lives on hand, send them to road construction. In short, do everything possible to ensure the smooth flow of trade routes."

Lin Yi said slowly and leisurely, "Everything is for development, everything for development."

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Shen Chuda said, "My subordinates must actively implement the prince's concept of economic development."

 “Hey, that’s good, there’s progress,”

Lin Yi praised, "Not only do you have to implement it, but you also have to convey it to the people below to let them know the significance of economic development. You also have to let them understand that whoever cuts off my financial path, I will cut off their official career."

 “The subordinates understand.”

Shen Chu responded.

Lin Yi nodded and said, "Then there's nothing more to say. These days, you can release the exploration horses and be ready to meet Master Shi at any time.

In addition, let’s find the original police officers from Heping City in Jinzhou. Let’s not say whether they are capable. At least they know the situation in Jinzhou better. Let them maintain it first. Will Shibanquan need them later? They belong to Shibanquan. Something happened. "

“These people are all good at running camps, and they dare to greedy the food used for disaster relief,”

Shen Chu said with a smile, "These days, my subordinates have made the decision without authorization and have killed more than ten people. They are not as good as those from the suppliers. The clerks at Tianfu Restaurant, even though they are all young, they are very professional in everything they do." With a good hand, there is no mistake in serving porridge these days. "

 “Are you endorsing them?”

Lin Yi said in surprise.

Shen Chu said with a smile, "Many of these guys are from Jizhou and were born in poverty. Although they can read a little, it's very difficult for them to take the civil service examination. My subordinates thought, why not demote talented people according to one type?"

“Like those old officials, it’s okay to help out with things, but if you want to be an official, don’t think about it.”

Lin Yi said with a smile, "Every official must take the test. This is a principle and a system. It cannot be changed. Otherwise, if you don't stick to one pattern today, and he doesn't stick to one pattern tomorrow, everything will be in chaos."

Shen Chu hurriedly said, "I have absolutely no selfish motives."

 “I know you are selfless, but I’m sure others don’t have it.”

Lin Yi insisted, "If you are really capable, let them take the exam. This is the right way."

 After he took charge of the Liang Dynasty, he abolished the imperial examination system and replaced it with the education system and the civil service system.

Although it caused an uproar, it was far less difficult than imagined.

The questions in the entrance examination are too simple. Some old masters who have studied hard for ten years finished the primary school textbooks in just one year, then took the exam without any effort, and got their primary school diploma without any effort.

 Because chemistry, physics, and mathematics are all “dead” knowledge!

For those old masters, it is much easier to understand "buoyancy" than to argue about the so-called "standing without relying on strength"!

 One is one, two is two!

 There is a standard answer to this!

 After getting the primary school diploma, I directly got the ticket to take the civil service examination.

 The most surprising thing is that I actually passed the exam!

If they don’t agree, wouldn’t they be fools?

　　Why are binding the feet to keep warm, hanging the head and buttocks hanging, and the three special skills of Wei Bian simply insulting?

 Is this necessary?

 If you still need to study like this now, it shows that you are not smart enough!

 Examinations are not necessarily a good system, but they are not bad either.

 At least it is better than appointing people on their own merits or nepotism.

 The final result is a poor family with no noble children.

 “That’s what the prince said.”

Shen Chu bowed.

“Anyone who does not have a primary school diploma cannot even think of becoming an official, let alone a petty official. This is a matter of principle.”

Lin Yi emphasized again, "In the future, we will have to go down to the grassroots level. People who don't have a primary school diploma may not even be able to serve as village chiefs."

The north wind howled, blowing the dry trees beside the road. Lin Yi's face was hurt by the rolled up sand and gravel.

He wrapped his coat tighter and looked at the approaching carriageway in the distance, "I have to run quickly before it starts snowing again."

Once the road is blocked by heavy snow, he will suffer the consequences when he returns to Ankang City.

Lei Kaishan said, "I have made preparations early in the morning and am just waiting for the prince's order."

 He also looked forward to the prince's early return.

 Otherwise, they really can’t afford it if something happens.

Shi Banquan was sitting in the carriage, holding the heater in his hands, closing his eyes slightly. When he heard the attendant saying that he was almost there, he slightly opened the corner of the carriage curtain, and saw a large group of people from a distance, who must have come to greet him. , nor did he take it seriously.

 After all, he is now a local official, so it is normal.

But as he got closer and closer, he suddenly felt that something was wrong.

 The front is brightly armored and full of swords and guns. What is going on?

  No matter how much Shen Chu gave himself face, he wouldn't put on a show of honor in the camp, right?

 He asked eagerly, "Have you checked the front clearly?"

After an urgent sound of horse hooves, a boy reported back, "Sir, the prince and the prince have come out to greet you!"

"ah"

Shibanquan was shocked!

 Of course he knew that he was in Pingcheng with the prince.

 But I never thought that Prince He would come out to greet him in person!

  After all, a person like the prince would never engage in the "courteous and virtuous corporal" style.

He and Wangye's principle has always been "If you don't do it, there will be people who do it." They even said, "Three-legged toads are hard to find, and two-legged people are everywhere."

In the eyes of Prince He, the importance of these people is probably not as important as that of the blacksmiths at the Academy of Sciences.

 If I have to say the reason, it would be that He Wangye advocates "science" and hates "those who don't know what to do".

Nowadays, the imperial court's memorials are all written in vernacular, for fear that the prince and his wife will not be able to understand them.

I will cry if I continue!

He hurriedly got out of the carriage and shouted to the boy on the horse, "You read that right?"

The boy straightened the hat on his head and said loudly, "Master, even if I admit my mistake, no one can admit my mistake to the prince, right?"

Shi Banquan continued to squint his eyes and looked into the distance, "That's right."

This young boy is originally from Sanhe. When he and the prince were in Sanhe, he often wandered around the streets and alleys of Baiyun City. He could talk to each other, so many people knew him and it was impossible to admit his mistake. .

What's more, besides the prince, who else can make Shen Chu display the ceremony of the camp?

 Can’t be wrong!

The boy continued, "Sir, our prince really values ​​you."

"Shut up,"

After Shi Banquan scolded him, he said to the groom, "Hurry up, don't keep the prince waiting."

Standing on the carriage, as the carriage got closer and closer to the city gate, the figures in front became clearer.

When he got close, he jumped down without waiting for the carriage to stop, hurriedly took two steps, knelt down and said, "I, Shi Banquan, have come to see you, Your Majesty. I am a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

Lin Yi curled up his neck and rolled up his sleeves and said, "Get up. It's been a long journey, and there's such a big movement, so I don't mind being tired."

 “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Shi Banquan stood up, and as soon as he raised his head, he saw Prince Nanling, Prince Jin, Yang Changchun, and Mei Jingzhi next to Prince He. Just as he was about to hand over his hand, he heard Prince He impatiently say, "Okay, if you have anything to do, let's talk about it when we get back." "It's very cold outside."

"yes."

Shi Banquan smiled bitterly.

 Fortunately, he has long been used to Wang Ye's temperament.

He didn't even take it seriously. It was already a great honor for the prince and the prince to come out to greet him in person!

 This is not something anyone can earn if they want to!

 After getting on his carriage, he went directly to Prince Jin's Mansion.

The boy got on the carriage, put his head into the carriage, and whispered, "Sir, someone just came to tell us that we can't follow him into Prince Jin's Mansion, and we will be sent directly to Pingcheng Mansion."

Shi Banquan nodded and said, "In that case, just let others go."

The boy said, "Master, let's go, who will take care of you?"

 At that time, you won’t even have anyone around you to help you. "

 Shi Banquan said, "They must have their reasons for arranging this. You don't need to make any noise."

 The boy said, "Yes."

At the gate of the mansion, Shi Banquan got out of the carriage with the help of a servant. After giving them a few instructions, he was led by a servant from the palace and washed up first.

The wind suddenly became stronger and the temperature dropped again.

Lin Yi was still too cold and complained to Prince Jin next to him, "You are so fancy outside, why can't you do enough heating inside?"

 Are you able to withstand freezing in winter? "

 The King of Jin was stunned.

How can this **** thing be blamed on him?

 I begged you to come?

 Could you please get out of here quickly?

However, he still had a smile on his face and said, "The regent doesn't know something. This house is specially used by the minister to receive guests. There is no heated kang. There is a special greenhouse in autumn and winter."

“Forget it, it’s still a little early to enter the greenhouse,”

After Lin Yi sat down, he held a warm teapot and looked at the people standing, "They are all sitting, why are you standing there?"

 “Thank you to the regent.”

　　Everybody said in unison.

 “Here come, serve the meal, and add more charcoal basins,”

Lin Yi was shivering from the cold, "Is it going to snow soon?"

 Jin Wang said, "It's almost time."

 “Then I have to leave quickly,”

Lin Yi looked at Shi Banquan and said, "You, since you are here, get familiar with it quickly. This winter is no joke, it will kill people."

 “Don’t worry, Your Majesty,”

Shi Banquan stood up and said, "I have made an agreement with Lord Gan Mao that one hundred thousand loads of grain will be brought to Jinzhou before winter."

Lin Yi said in confusion, "Is Gan Mao so generous?"

One hundred thousand loads of grain is equivalent to killing Gan Mao!

He didn't even have to come out to find Gan Mao, not to mention that the relationship between Shibanquan and Gan Mao was relatively ordinary.

 Slate Spring has forgotten a circle to the left and right, as if there is something unspeakable.

Lin Yi said, "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. We are all in front of you, so there is no need to hide it."

Shi Banquan said, "Jinzhou is rich in coal, so I used the coal as a guarantee in exchange for these 100,000 dans of grain."

 After speaking, he looked at the frowning King Jin like everyone else.

Lin Yi smiled and said, "I almost forgot, brother, you are the largest coal boss in Jinzhou.

 What's yours is mine, so you're welcome, brother. "

 The King of Jin hurriedly said, "The regent is wise."

 He finally remembered what Lin Yi once said: The greatest pain in life is when money is gone while a person is alive!

Now that I think about it again, I feel deeply convinced!

 It feels really uncomfortable to see your things go into other people’s pockets.

 After three rounds of drinking.

Lin Yi's body couldn't help but feel warm. He took off his coat, picked up the wine glass and said, "General Mei, General Yang, please!"

 “Thank you, Prince Regent!”

 The two stood up, finished speaking in unison, and drank the wine in one gulp.

“These days, I’ve been neglecting you a bit, so don’t mind.”

 “Don’t dare.”

 “You two don’t have to be discouraged,”

Lin Yi looked at the two of them up and down and continued, "As the saying goes, if a prostitute turns good in her later years, she will be fine with fireworks all her life; if a virgin loses her virginity, she will live in poverty for half her life.

 Let’s encourage you both! "

　　Raised the cup again.

 “Thank you, Prince Regent!”

 The two of them are unhappy!

Comparing them to prostitutes?

However, he still obediently raised the cup and drank it up to his neck.

 (End of this chapter)