Chapter 170 Li Gan's premeditated plan! A big step forward!
Today's situation is actually similar to Li Qian's first few court meetings.
Likewise, hundreds of officials opposed it, but Wei Zheng approved it.
This situation made Li Qian more and more attracted to Wei Zheng.
Without this sole opponent, all the ministers in the dynasty would use their energy in one direction, and then he, the emperor, would be unable to accomplish anything.
Today, although the situation in the DPRK is similar, Li Qian is not the same Li Qian as before.
"Prime Minister Qin, there is no need to say more about the Wei Qing family."
Li Qian opened his mouth and later wanted to support Qin Hui, so the ministers who had formed the general trend had to temporarily silence themselves.
He looked at Qin Hui below with a smile: "I also know that there are some drawbacks to this matter. Those cursive scripts from the people must be mixed, so I will not read them all, but will let people pick out some worth reading. Send it to me."
When the ministers heard this, they were all startled.
If so, it doesn't seem unacceptable.
It is said to be the advice of the common people, but what the emperor can see still depends on the person who chooses...
Taking advantage of the ministers' hesitation, Li Qian settled the matter: "This yamen will first be called... Guangwen Department."
"The chief official is tentatively designated as the eighth-rank official, and there will only be two ninth-rank chief ministers under him."
The eighth grade?
Upon hearing this title, the ministers bared their teeth and had different expressions.
Wei Zheng couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, is this position too small?"
"Not so small!" Li Qian laughed and said: "The general political envoy who accepts the memorials from hundreds of officials is the third rank. To accept the common people who write in messy cursive writing, it is a full ten ranks lower. Isn't it too much?"
Ministers have also been given high hats by His Majesty the Emperor before, but this time is the most comfortable time.
They have always claimed to be much nobler than those mud-legged people below, but now they don't quite agree with what they say.
A smile appeared on Li Qian's lips. The ministers were not claiming to be noble. If I had to say so, this could probably be explained by the word "bureaucrat".
Wearing this skin, they will subconsciously make some actions to isolate themselves from the people to highlight their status.
Since ancient times, Western aristocrats have invented extremely complicated etiquette, and the same is true in Daqian. Common people have regulations on clothing, housing, etc. Anything beyond this is trespassing.
Nowadays, the cursive scripts submitted by the common people are collected by officials of the eighth rank, while the memorials of ministers are handled by the Yamen of the third rank. Doesn't this once again reflect class?
Li Qian felt that at least on this point, these ministers would not oppose him.
However, these people must not know what they are doing. The ministers' memorials must be copied and distributed in the newspapers, and the common people's cursive scripts must also be copied and distributed in the newspapers.
I don’t know what the expressions of these people will be when the time comes.
In the Qianyang Palace, as Li Qian finished speaking, many officials fell into silence for a moment.
Li Qian smiled softly when he saw this: "If nothing happens, let's settle the affairs of the Guangwen Department first."
But Qin Hui suddenly spoke.
He frowned and asked, "Your Majesty, I wonder under which yamen the Department of Public Information is located?"
Li Qian chuckled and said: "I have said before that I will not trouble the noble families in the court."
"Therefore, this public information office will not be located in any yamen, but will be an isolated yamen."
Qin Hui immediately raised his hand and replied: "Your Majesty, in order to relieve your worries, do you dare to give up your hard work?"
"Your Majesty wants to listen to the people. Zhongshu Sheng is willing to take this job and help you share your worries."
Cai Jing seemed to have thought of something, and said: "Your Majesty, it is better to place the Guangwen Department under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, like the Jiaofang Department, Daolu Department and other yamen. This will be convenient."
The ministers all looked at the two men with curious eyes.
Although this statement is not absolute, it is applicable to most situations.
Now that the secretary is only in the eighth rank, we know that this so-called Guangwen Department is not an important yamen.
Maybe it was just something created by His Majesty the Emperor for fun. After the novelty has passed, whether he still remembers the existence of this small yamen is another matter.
As for fighting here?
"No need to bother."
There are still smart people in the court. Even if they don't see Li Qian's back-up plan, Qin Hui and Cai Jing still want to take over this small Guangwen Secretary.
Regardless of whether it is useful or not, it can always be regarded as a backup.
Li Qian said with a smile: "I can just take a look when I have nothing to do. It would not be good if Taishang Gang was in charge of this or that one."
"Common people, just take a look at it. The main purpose is to quell the rumors in the capital."
"Is it possible that the two ministers still want to formalize this matter and have the Department of Public Information and Information, like the Department of General Affairs, have a third-rank Guangwen Envoy?"
He smiled and said, "This is too much to make a fuss about!"
"Your Majesty is wise, the cursive script written by the common people should be regarded as the rumors in the city and the opera in the hook bar. You can just find some fun in it when you have nothing to do. There is no need to pay too much attention to it."
General Affairs Envoy Luo Longwen bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to put memorials first and government affairs first. It would be more appropriate for Guangwen Si Yamen to be independent from the three provinces and six ministries."
He is the general envoy, so naturally he does not want to see another yamen with similar functions and status appear again.
Luo Longwen wanted to eliminate the existence of the General Information Department, but if this thing was included in a department, with a big brother covering his head...
Then the status of the Broadcasting and Information Department will inevitably begin to improve.
"Your Majesty, if we follow the example of the General Administration Department, the Guangwen Department should not be under the jurisdiction of other yamen."
Wu Shenglan, the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel, also said: "As the same yamen, the General Affairs Department is completely independent from the three provinces and six ministries, and the Guangwen Department should also be the same."
Wei Zheng also spoke again: "Your Majesty, I also think that the Guangwen Department should not be under the control of other yamen."
Li Qian smiled and nodded: "What the Qing family said makes sense and is in line with my wishes."
Seeing this, Qin Hui stopped chanting the curse and said helplessly: "Your Majesty, where should the eighth-rank Guangwen Secretary be selected?"
Li Ganpi looked at him with a smile, "You are really very lenient."
"The incident happened suddenly. This matter concerning the Guangwen Division was just a temporary idea. I could only give it a try first. I haven't thought of the specific details yet."
He pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said: "Let's choose one from the Hanlin Academy to top it first. I will decide after I investigate the next step."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wu Shenglan immediately responded: "The Ministry of Officials will definitely decide on the candidate as soon as possible and submit it to His Majesty for his judgment."
Li Gan looked at Qin Hui and Cai Jing with a smile: "What do Prime Minister Qin and Cai Qing's family think?"
What else?
You have decided to ride the horse, what else can you do?
The two of them raised their hands together and said, "I have no objection."
It's okay to argue about big things, but it would be unwise to argue with the emperor in court over such a petty eighth-grade official.
"good."
Li Qian smiled slightly: "If there is nothing else, let's dismiss the court."
No one from the officials answered, so Li Qian stood up and walked out of the hall.
The ministers also exited the hall one by one with complicated emotions.
In any case, the cursive writing incident that was spreading in the city is finally coming to an end.
Everyone no longer has to worry about being looked at strangely all day long.
As for the newly-minted Broadcasting and Information Department...they were subconsciously ignored.
The eighth-grade position cannot be used as a transfer level, so this place is of no help to the promotion of Beijing officials.
And the matter of screening people's cursive writing and passing it on upwards does not seem like a fat job, and there will be no gain or success.
Who will remember such a place where you can neither get promoted nor make a fortune as time goes by?
That's not right, it might become a good place for dispatching officials.
No matter what kind of official you are demoted in the future, you can just throw it there and deal with the vulgar cursive calligraphy of mud-legged people all day long...
In the Ziwei Palace, Li Qian had a smile on his face.
Thanks to so many days of preparation, today’s goal has been achieved.
As long as the Guangwen Department's shelf is built, Li Qian can slowly fill it with things to make it fuller.
Of course, it can't be done overnight. If Li Qian were to publish newspapers all over the city now, the ministers would definitely hesitate.
This kind of thing needs to be done slowly, and the director of the Broadcasting and Information Department must choose a reliable and capable person.
"Father, am I no longer allowed to pass on those little cursive scripts?"
Lu Bu still looked a little disappointed, and he was obviously reluctant to take on this job.
"Don't worry, there will be opportunities in the future."
Li Gan smiled and said: "I will arrange for you to do this kind of thing in the future."
After experiencing what happened in recent days, he deeply realized how important it was to have a group of people who obeyed his orders and could make a living in secret.
Take the establishment of the Public Information Department as an example. Without the cooperation of Lu Bu, the old eunuch and the others, it would have been impossible.
If Li Qian had brought it up at the court meeting, it would have been too abrupt and the officials would have been alerted.
But now that there are those rumors, the Public Information Department is here to eliminate the rumors in the city, which makes things logical.
Li Qian felt that the officials could also think clearly. With such a place, the people could vent and speak out, and the rumors would dissipate faster.
So they also acquiesced in the establishment of the so-called Guangwen Department, so that Li Qian could get what he wanted.
This time he tasted the sweetness of someone secretly doing things for him, and he didn't want to give up.
Subconsciously, Li Qian thought of the two famous spy agencies, Jinyiwei and Dongchang.
He looked at Lu Bu and the old eunuch in front of him and nodded repeatedly, feeling more and more that these two people were potential talents.
"Adoptive father?"
Lu Bu was so frightened by his look that he couldn't help but ask: "I don't know when I will go to spread cursive script again. I have to make preparations in advance."
Li Qian came back to his senses and said with a smile: "It's not about cursive writing, it's about doing other things."
He stood up and looked at Lu Bu, with a bit of a smile on his face: "Fengxian, don't worry, this kind of thing will definitely not happen less in the future."
Lu Bu looked surprised: "Thank you, foster father!"
Li Qian smiled slightly: "But don't be anxious, I still have to think about it carefully."
Jinyiwei and Dongchang are different from the Guangwen Department. This is the spy politics that civil servants hate the most, and even military generals may not have a good impression of it.
It would be much more difficult than the Guangwen Department to launch this thing openly.
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After the court meeting dispersed, the yamen in the palace began to operate quickly.
In some special matters, the court always has rare efficiency.
Zhongshu Sheng's edict was quickly drafted, approved by the emperor, and sent to Jingzhao Mansion with instructions from Menxia Sheng.
Before noon, notices were posted in the city.
Under the blazing sunshine, many well-meaning people gathered in front of the Shenming Pavilion in Jingzhao Mansion Yamen, curiously looking at the people and notices inside.
"What's going on? I heard that you won't be allowed to read cursive script anymore?"
"Really or not? Didn't you say that the imperial court doesn't care about this matter?"
"These officials are really full of food. How can writing a small drama hinder them?"
"Are you writing a play? If others don't tell you, don't you know it yourself..."
Not only in front of the Yamen of Jingzhao Prefecture, but also in front of the Yamen of Yongshou and Xing'an counties, many people were watching. There were waves of exclamations from the crowd.
"Don't yell, don't yell, there seems to be some words below!"
"...Documents can be submitted to the Broadcasting Department, and private dissemination is strictly prohibited...After being reviewed and screened by the Broadcasting Department, they will be submitted to the palace for a decision..."
"What does this mean? Where is the Department of Broadcasting and Information?"
"Can you still hand it over to the palace? So powerful?"
"What's so great about it? I'll hand it over to you, and you won't let the official beat me to death when I get to the court?"
"That's right, I'm trying to trick you into delivering food. It's really stupid..."
Most people don't have the ability to write those small cursive scripts, and most of those who are able to write don't really believe in it.
Who doesn’t know that those officials hate cursive scripts so much that they are itchy to the teeth? If you get involved now, wouldn’t you be seeking death?
Besides, if you have nothing to do, why are you writing gossip about that place?
Do people give you money or food?
Are you so full that you have nothing to do?
Moreover, this kind of thing is always spread in private, and there is no such thing as you writing gossip about your boss and handing it over to others.
However, the incident with the Public Information Department finally distracted the attention of the people in the city and made everyone's resentment slightly weakened.
It’s not that you’re not allowed to write at all, it’s just that you don’t dare to go there yourself. Who’s to blame?
However, the most indispensable thing in this capital is bold people.
"I didn't say I should write my name anyway. Is it possible that I don't dare to write it?"
A bold voice came from behind the crowd, attracting people's attention.
A middle-aged man in a black silk robe with a round collar was carrying a bag of luggage and jumped out of the carriage.
"Where is the Communications Department? I still want to write about it."
The few people who gathered outside to watch the excitement sighed with emotion at the stunned young man, and asked with a smile: "This friend is one of the best at first glance, he must have an extraordinary background, right?"
The candidate smiled proudly: "No, I am coming from Hanyin County to the capital to take the exam."
While everyone praised him, they quietly took a few steps away.
The man didn't care, smiled casually, and strode towards the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen ahead.
Many people saw that he dared to go up, and while they admired his courage, they felt they didn't understand.
Is this person really so idle?
The Juren strode to the front of the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen and asked the two gatekeepers, the Zhuang Ban Yamen: "Excuse me, where is the Guangwen Department on the notice?"
"I don't know." Both yamen servants shook their heads: "I didn't know there was such a yamen."
"have no idea?"
The judge frowned and pointed in the direction of Shen Ming Pavilion: "The notice clearly states that if you can write something down and submit it to the Department of Broadcasting and Information, why didn't you know?"
The two government officials were originally like mourning gods, and the people who usually passed by Jingzhao Mansion would take a detour when they saw them.
But being questioned like this today made me angry and itchy my teeth for a while.
But the person in front of me is a juren. This kind of person is the most difficult to deal with. Once he touches something that is more disgusting than brown sugar, he will not give up until a piece of your flesh is glued to him.
One of the government officials had no choice but to hold back his boredom and said: "We really don't know, you'd better ask elsewhere."
"The notice you posted in Jingzhao Mansion actually asked me to ask others?"
The judge stared at these government servants with a beard, but he seemed to know that these minor officials were difficult to deal with, so he did not take any further drastic action, but turned around and went back, cursing.
"What a bad luck..."
The people here looked at him curiously as he returned angrily. They didn't speak out in surprise until Juren explained.
"They don't know about the Department of Broadcasting and Information either?"
"It's strange to say that I have grown up in the capital city since I was a child, and I have never heard of the Department of Broadcasting and Information."
"Who knows? Is this thing used by the government to prank us..."
Although only a few people dared to go to the so-called Guangwen Department, this matter replaced the cursive script and became a hot topic of conversation among the people in the city.
Li Qian, who was in the imperial city, was also troubled by this matter.
"Are there only a few crooked melons and cracked dates left in the Hanlin Academy?" Li Qian helplessly looked at the list sent by the official department in front of him.
Wu Shenglan Khan below, even if this is true, you can’t say that!
"Your Majesty, the Han Academy has experienced a decline in talents in recent years, and some are in short supply..."
Li Qian sighed softly and understood what he said.
In the old days of Daqian, the Hanlin Academy also enjoyed a long period of glory.
But since Emperor Yingzong, Li Qian's grandfather, all this has changed.
The foundation of the Hanlin Academy's strength lies in the emperor's and daily lectures system. They are responsible for the education of the crown prince in the East Palace and are responsible for giving lectures to the emperor and daily lectures.
It is difficult for such a department to be strong or not.
After the crown prince ascended the throne, how could he treat his teacher badly?
From this, the Hanlin Academy gradually developed into a very noble yamen, which produced many prime ministers and ministers.
But later this situation gradually changed, and the reason still lay with the emperor.
Emperor Yingzong was not a worry-free person when he was the crown prince. Li Qian had also read about the old man's deeds in books, and I have to say that he was more playful than himself.
When he was in the East Palace, he was extremely repulsive to the old academics of the Hanlin Academy. When he became emperor, he stopped teaching in Japan.
In other words, this person not only missed class every day, but also directly fired the teacher.
And Li Qian's father, Emperor Mu Zong, behaved exactly the same as the one above. You could tell at a glance that they were father and son.
When we got to Li Qian... we can only say that the genes of the three generations of his ancestors were very strong, and he did the same thing again.
With the efforts of three generations, the Hanlin Academy gradually fell from an extremely noble yamen to its current status of Goubuli.
In fact, in Li Qian's view, the example of the decline of the Hanlin Academy is particularly suitable for the "power center theory".
The emperor is the center of power. Whoever is closer to the emperor can control more power.
Of course, that was the situation in the past, but it is no longer the same now.
The center of power had long since dispersed from the emperor.
But as long as Li Qian is willing to work hard, power will gradually transfer back to him. After all, the emperor is the legitimate lord of the people...
Wu Shenglan below looked at His Majesty the Emperor who looked uncertain, feeling a little uneasy and couldn't help but explain:
"Your Majesty, the director of the Guangwen Department is the eighth-rank official. The Ministry of Personnel cannot demote people of the sixth or seventh rank to the Guangwen Department for no reason."
"And within the Hanlin Academy, the eighth-rank officials only have Hanlin doctors and classics, and the ninth-rank officials only have Hanlin ministers and imperial edicts. So there are not many people to choose from."
Now the Hanlin Academy is in ruins, but it still has a reputation of being pure and noble.
But if you go to a place like the Guangwen Department... you will definitely have to deal with the mud-legged people every day, and the reputation of being noble will be gone.
Therefore, no one is willing to give up the only advantage of the Hanlin Academy and go to the newly established Department of Broadcasting and Information.
Li Qian rubbed his brows: "I know, but these people..."
He flipped through the information of these people, feeling a little helpless.
Among them are either nerds who have spent many years in the Hanlin Academy, or old men in their sixties who are about to retire. How can such people be used?
Wu Shenglan said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you might as well choose someone to use first, and then wait a few months until next year's new scholars come out, and then select a good person among them to take up the post of Secretary General of the Department of Broadcasting and Information."
"Those Jinshi scholars don't have high vision. For such an official, there must be a lot of people who are willing to go."
Li Qian thought about it for a moment after hearing this.
It's more than October now, and the imperial examination will be held in April next year, which means... there's still half a year left?
Li Qian thought about it for a while, and then said: "Then choose one of these people first."
There was nothing he could do. He had already said at the court meeting that he would be selected in the Hanlin Academy, and now he couldn't just turn his head and deny it.
Moreover, half a year is enough time for the ministers to adapt to the Department of Broadcasting and Information. They should be able to accept any newspapers they produce by then...right?
"Wu Qing's family, who do you think is more suitable?" Li Qian looked at Wu Shenglan.
Wu Shenglan laughed and said to Li Qian: "Your Majesty, I think that Hanlin Academy Classics Changzhi is an upright person, and he is responsible for his affairs. He may be able to help your Majesty run the Guangwen Department."
Li Qian flipped through a stack of documents in his hand, and soon he came across this person named Chang Zhi.
"Chang Zhi, from Ruyin, sixty-seven years old..."
Li Qian watched for a while, then raised his head with some confusion and looked at Wu Shenglan: "I wonder what is so special about this person?"
Why don't you choose someone young and strong?
Wu Shenglan hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, although Chang Zhi is old, he is a talented scholar, knowledgeable, upright, and has a certain magnanimity when encountering difficulties."
"If this person is put in charge of the Broadcasting and Information Department, he may not be able to achieve great things, but he will not make any big mistakes either. He is the most stable person."
"Furthermore, the Department of Public Information is also the yamen that is in contact with the people. If an experienced person is chosen to chair it, it will make the people respect him even more..."
Li Qian listened for a while and was a little stunned. He didn't expect that there was such a way.
What Wu Shenglan said means that Daqian people have fine ideas and traditions of respecting the elderly and loving the young.
There is no need for Chang Zhi to have a good reputation as the secretary of the Guangwen Division. As long as he does not do evil and is not notorious, the people who come to deliver documents will not be too rude to him for the sake of the old man. , and not too noisy.
This will avoid many unnecessary disputes.
Li Qian nodded lightly, this seems feasible?
"Okay, since the Wu Qing family has said so, let me follow your opinion."
"Chang Zhi will be transferred to the Guangwen Department as secretary. As for the two chief ministers, we must choose young and strong people. They can also do some hard work for the secretary."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wu Shenglan responded immediately.
Li Qian continued: "Has Guangwen Si Yamen chosen a location?"
"Back to Your Majesty, I have already made my choice."
Wu Shenglan immediately said: "I have discussed it with the General Affairs Department and prepared to place it at the south gate of the imperial city, on the side of the General Affairs Department."
"Ask the General Affairs Department to free up a few rooms for the General Information Department."
Li Qian thought for a moment and shook his head: "That's inappropriate."
"The General Administration Department received memorials from hundreds of officials, so it is naturally suitable to place them in the south of the imperial city. But the General Information Department received articles from common people, so how can they be placed in the imperial city? Which common people can deliver them?"
Wu Shenglan bowed her hands in admiration: "Your Majesty is wise and thoughtful, I never thought of this."
Li Qian would not be fooled by this kind of circus.
It's unlikely that Wu Shenglan didn't think of this. He probably thought of it a long time ago and just said it on purpose.
Leaving some very obvious mistakes and handing them over to your boss for correction, leaving some room for improvement and a sense of accomplishment for your boss, this guy is really...
An old professional.
Li Qian ignored this and continued to ask: "Can you let the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion free up a space outside? Put the Yamen of the Guangwen Department there first."
"All the miscellaneous tasks and defense work in the Guangwen Si Yamen are all handled by the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion."
Wu Shenglan immediately raised his hands and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
"I will go back and discuss some matters with Jingzhao Mansion."
"Okay." Li Qian nodded: "If they still have questions, let Wang Lingyin come to find me."
"Also, if Chang Zhi is willing to be the secretary of the Department of Broadcasting and Information, let him come and see me before taking office."
This yamen has a special nature, so you still have to pay attention to it.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wu Shenglan responded again: "Chang Zhi will be serving as an official in the next year, and I will definitely be willing to share your worries for you in the last few years."
He had already realized from Li Qian's words that His Majesty the Emperor seemed to attach great importance to the yamen of Guangwen Division.
In this case, it cannot be the same as the previous plan.
Li Qian was stunned for a moment, and he heard some meaning from Wu Shenglan's last words.
However, he didn't say much and allowed Wu Shenglan to retire.
It has to be said that with Li Qian's instructions, the efficiency of the staff was quite fast, and there was no objection from the Jingzhao Mansion.
Just a few rooms and a few yamen doing chores were nothing to them, and everything was done quickly.
At the same time, Li Qian's first secretary-general of Guangwen also came to him.
"The official Hanlin classics are always in order, please see your majesty."
It was the first time that a green-robed official entered Li Qian's political hall, which made him lose his mind for a moment.
This man has an old face, white hair and beard, and his back is a little stooped. However, he still has enough energy and bright eyes. He is not the kind of old person who can't move.
This also made Li Qian secretly relieved. Wu Shenglan would not be able to recommend such unreliable people to him.
"Chang Qing's family, please get up."
Out of respect for the old man, Li Qian also shouted: "My dear companion, please give me a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Chang Zhi was obviously a little surprised. He thanked him first and then sat on the round stool.
"Chang Qing's family." Li Qian looked at him with a smile: "In the future, I will be promoted to Secretary General of Guangwen, but please don't call yourself Hanlin Academy Classics again."
The Hanlin Academy's classics are from the eighth rank, and Guangwen Siwu is an official from the eighth rank, so it is appropriate to say that he was promoted to the same rank.
It's just that Li Qian knew one thing but not the other. The grade of Beijing officials was higher than that of foreign officials. But in the past, when the Hanlin Academy was at its peak, the grade of officials in the Hanlin Academy was even higher than that of Beijing officials.
The Hanlin Minister of the sixth rank, who is an official on the day, dares to challenge the Liubu Minister of the third rank.
Therefore, after listening to Li Qian's words, Chang Zhi sighed inaudibly, and a hint of loneliness or helplessness flashed between his brows.
"Your Majesty, I am just a useless person. I have been studying in the Hanlin Academy for many years. All I have come into contact with are collections of classics and history. I can only talk about military affairs on paper and have not had much interaction with the people."
"Now that I have hastily accepted this important task, I am afraid that I will disappoint the Holy Grace and fail to handle the errands of the Broadcasting and Information Department."
Li Qian was startled when he heard this, but he gave him a high look.
Regardless of his ability, he can recognize his own shortcomings. This self-awareness is enough for Li Qian to treat him differently.
In fact, this is also a common problem among most so-called "noble" officials today.
He can only give instructions with words, but when he really gets things done, he is in a mess.
"It doesn't matter."
Now that Li Qian has called people over, how could he still act hesitant?
He had already weighed the pros and cons of Chang Rank.
"Chang Qing's family, you don't have to worry too much."
Li Gan smiled and said: "Wu Butang recommended you to me before, and I looked at your resume over the years, and then I realized that there is such a legacy of the Chang Qing family in the Hanlin Academy."
"There are many people who once held high-ranking official positions and then did well in the court. For example, Li Gefei, a temple priest and foreign minister, was previously a doctor of imperial eunuchs in the Imperial College. Now he still does a good job in the errands of the Ministry of Rites."
"Today's Guangwen Secretary's errand is just an experience. I will make further arrangements after Chang Qing's family becomes proficient in government affairs."
Of course, the premise is that you do it well.
Chang Zhi did not eat the cake drawn by Li Qian, but smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, I have become increasingly unwell in recent years, and I am afraid that I can no longer hold important positions."
"I just want to serve your Majesty for a few more years, and then I will beg for a useless corpse to return home."
Normally, the courtiers of Daqian entered official service at the age of seventy.
There are many officials who can't make it, or who are unwilling to continue to work, and get into office early. There are also many officials who do well and are very popular, who can get into office later, and it's not surprising that they can even work until they are in their eighties or nineties.
Li Qian smiled and shook his head, and said politely: "The Chang Qing family's bodies are still very strong! If you feel uncomfortable, I will arrange for someone from the Tai Hospital to come and take a look at it for you."
Chang Zhi smiled bitterly. He had never been treated like this in his entire life as an official. How could he not think of him when he was about to retire?
Just as he was about to say more, there was suddenly a rush of footsteps outside the political hall.
"Your Majesty, the good news for the Kingdom of Wu has arrived!" the old eunuch's characteristic drake voice came from afar.