Zhao Kun's method of selling official positions was already used during the reign of Emperor Ling of Han.

However, it was the end of the dynasty, so many people regarded selling official positions as the source of disaster for the destruction of the country.

But to really trace the history of selling official positions, we have to start with the Qin Dynasty.

It is recorded in "Records of the Grand Historian" that in 243 BC, Qin Shihuang ordered that every 1,000 stones of grain be transferred, the title was upgraded to one level.

That's right, you heard it right. The one who sold official positions at the beginning was actually Qin Shihuang.

However, Qin Shihuang was not as good as Emperor Ling of Han, so he only made some food and never thought about making money.

Emperor Ling of Han was the emperor who really pushed the sale of official positions to a new level. In order to ensure the recycling of official positions, he did not allow anyone to occupy official positions for a long time, so he chose to change them regularly.

The term is one year.

In other words, you can only be an official for one year after spending money.

A year later, no matter how much you make, you have to go down and re-bid.

In this way, the official position can generate value in cycles.

Although buying an official is risky and can face party A's contract breaking from time to time, many people still flock to it.

After all, in ancient times, officials represented the top class of the aristocratic class. No matter how rich you are, no one in your family will become an official, and you will have to be inferior to others when you go out.

So when you have money, buying an official to glorify your ancestors is not a problem for rich people.

Another thing worth noting is that Qin Shihuang sells official positions, not all officials are sold, but the three dukes and nine ministers are not sold.

Emperor Ling of Han dared to sell anything. As long as you don’t become an emperor and have money, you can buy whatever you want. You can clearly mark the price and be honest.

Perhaps because of his experience of selling official positions, Ying Zheng became more and more interested in Zhao Kun's selling official positions, so that after asking about the pricing, he sat back calmly and asked Zhao Kun: "Then how do I plan to set the price?"

Zhao Kun thought about it and then replied: "The specific pricing is usually calculated based on the annual salary of the Qin Dynasty."

"Annual salary?"

Ying Zheng frowned, a little dissatisfied.

Because the annual salary of the Qin Dynasty is not high.

If the annual salary is priced, the income will definitely not be high.

As if he saw Ying Zheng’s idea, Zhao Kun added with a smile: “Although I said that the annual salary of Daqin is based on the annual salary, the calculation of selling officials is different.”

"Oh?" Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows: "What's the difference?"

Zhao Kun: "For example, an official position of a thousand stone should be priced at tens of millions of yuan, while an official position of a hundred stone should be priced at one hundred stones..."

Bang-

Before Zhao Kun finished speaking, the teacup in Ying Zheng's hand fell on the table without warning.

At the same time, a splash of water splashed, hitting himself and Zhao Kun's faces.

Seeing this, Zhao Kun was startled, quickly wiped his face and asked, "Entertainment Father, are you okay?"

"I……"

Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, looked at Zhao Kun for a few seconds, then trembled his hands, took another cup, silently filled the tea, and drank it all in one go.

After a while, he shook his head and said, "It's okay, you can continue!"

When Zhao Kun heard this, he said with a strange look, "Oh" and then said, "Did your adoptive father understand what he said just now? The final price of an official position is often more than ten thousand times the annual salary!"

Bang!

The teacup in Ying Zheng's hand fell off again.

I'll wipe it!

Is this a damn sale of official positions? It’s obviously a robbery of money!

I was not so cruel when I sold my official positions back then!

Zhao Kun's approach directly refreshed Ying Zheng's perception and gave him a feeling of gaining a wealth code.

Although he thought it was wrong to sell official positions, Zhao Kun's methods were so touching.

Whether it is the first-class official position or the second-class official position, they are within a controllable range. As long as they are appointed and removed according to the probationary period, they will not be able to control the court and will not cause chaos.

In this way, you can make a considerable amount of money.

But reason told Ying Zheng that things were not that simple.

Sure enough, after hesitating for a while, Zhao Kun lowered his voice again and said, "Entertainment Father, although this move can make quick money, don't forget our great cause!"

Ying Zheng: “…………”

"When the person who helps you sell official positions tastes the sweetness, you must encourage him to sell third-class officials."

"What is the third type of official?"

Zhao Kun: "It's just some county officials, county officials."

Ying Zheng: "......" I knew that you really didn't have a good intention!

If you sell the first and second types of officials, it would be nothing, but if you sell the third type of officials, then Daqin will not know what chaos will be like.

After pondering for a moment, Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Kun with complicated eyes and said, "My son never thought about what if there is a problem with the third type of official, what should the First Emperor hold him accountable?"

"Has I forgotten my adoptive father? The First Emperor is almost out of reach!"

"The third type of officials took office, and it is estimated that the First Emperor would die before he was corrupt. Once the First Emperor died, the Qin Dynasty would be in chaos. Can they still be safe as officials?"

Ying Zheng: "I spent a lot of money and couldn't be an official. Isn't my son worried that the family behind them will cause trouble?"

"puff--"

When Zhao Kun heard this, he laughed: "Entertainment Father, what are you thinking? It will only benefit us if they make trouble!"

Ying Zheng: “………”

"The official position was sold to them by the Qin court. Even if the adoptive father participated in it, he would only make the difference between the middlemen. If they wanted to cause trouble, they would only make the Qin court."

Ying Zheng: “………”

"And the Qin court obviously would not recognize such bad debts, and would definitely start a massacre."

"In this way, the Qin court and the nobles will stand opposite each other. The so-called enemy's enemies are friends. At that time, we will contact them, share the same hatred of the enemy, and fight against Qin together. Wouldn't it be a pleasure?"

Ying Zheng: “………”

Happy?

I'm so beautiful!

Is this what a person does?

After hearing Zhao Kun's words, Ying Zheng was so angry that he trembled. Seeing this, Zhao Kun quickly asked: "Entertainment Father, what's wrong with you? Are you sick again? Do you want to take medicine?"

Facing Zhao Kun's soul question, Ying Zheng was in tears and wanted to reach out to give him a big mouth, but after seeing his concerned eyes, he finally decided not to show off!

Because once there is a showdown, Zhao Kun will not be the current Zhao Kun. At that time, he will be unable to defend against the Qin destruction plan he has on his body.

Well, starting today, be a qualified undercover agent.

After hesitating for a moment, Ying Zheng waved his hand weakly: "It's okay for the adoptive father... Just slow down. Do you have any plans? Tell me about it..."

“My plan?”

Zhao Kun was stunned and asked in confusion: "Didn't you tell your adoptive father before?"

"Hmm? What?"

"The guide is Pinyang!"

Ying Zheng: “………”

Zhao Kun tilted his head: "What? My adoptive father still doesn't believe that I can do it?"

I did not believe it before, but now I believe it, you guys!

Ying Zheng raised his hand and sighed, "Can you tell your adoptive father how to guide Pinyang?"

"cannot!"

Zhao Kun shook his head and refused.

Ying Zheng suddenly looked up: "Why is this?"

"Because Lao Li! Lao Li is not trustworthy!"

Damn!

How big a grudge between you boy and Li Si!

Ying Zheng clenched his fists tightly, and he was angry, but he still suppressed his impulse and said in a heavy voice: "Don't worry, my son, my foster father will never tell Lao Li about your plan!"

"real?"

"What? You can't trust your adoptive father?"

Zhao Kun scratched his head and said, "It's not that he can't trust his adoptive father, but that the executor of this plan has not come back yet, and I don't know the specific situation..."

"Who is the executor?"

"Wu Cheng."

When Ying Zheng heard this name, he was stunned and suddenly remembered Li Jiang's guard commander, who seemed to be Wu Cheng.

No wonder I didn’t see Wu Cheng when I came to Pinyang. It turned out that he had been sent out to do business.

If Wu Cheng was there, there would probably be no ridiculous thing about his own father recognizing his adoptive father.
Chapter completed!