Chapter 111 There are many routines in the courtroom, I want to go back to the mountain
"Congratulations, Young Master, on your promotion."
When Zhuge Qingshan arrived at Fangjiazhuang, he was already familiar with the road and didn't even hand over a greeting card.
Fang Jue naturally welcomed him warmly, but he was surprised that these were his first words.
"What Gaosheng?" Fang Jue shook his head, knowing nothing.
Zhuge Qingshan sipped tea: "His Majesty has just discussed with the cabinet to mention you and ask me what positions are currently vacant."
"Have I already taken charge of the Musket Bureau to supervise the production?" Fang Jue said with a smile. He was very busy and had no time to take up other positions.
Zhuge Qingshan shook his head: "Pengju, your Majesty means to find a title similar to that of Young Master."
Pengju is the name of Fang Jue, originating from a certain national hero on earth.
"Just like Young Master...that's an empty title?" Fang Jue chuckled.
"Nowadays, there is only one vacancy left for a title higher than that of Young Master."
Hearing this, Fang Jue seemed to have thought of something and was suddenly surprised: "Isn't it possible?"
If the emperor gave him that title, it would be a bit too much. He knew that his qualifications and age were too young.
Being too flattering is not a good thing, as it will attract many envious people.
"How is it impossible?"
Zhuge Qingshan sighed: "In terms of new grains alone, Pengju, your contribution to the Xia Kingdom is worth more than my half-life hard work."
"Why do you have to be so modest? The officials of the Xia State govern the Qingming Dynasty, and the government is harmonious and harmonious. This is also your achievement, the Chief Assistant."
Zhuge Qingshan waved his hand.
"That's all, I'm not someone who can't tolerate others. I can rest assured that Xia Guo has talents like you."
Zhuge Qingshan said: "Your Majesty has already planned to give that title. Although the cabinet is shocked, there is no objection..."
"only……"
He looked towards Fang Jue.
Fang Jue nodded and said understandingly: "I know that my qualifications are too short, so to rush into this title is to be too showy."
Even, I still want to refuse.
But he also understood that if the emperor wanted to reward something, it would be a disaster if he did not readily accept it.
Except military power.
"You have to make some achievements...if the Musket Bureau can make a name for itself, that would be the best."
In a short period of time, we need to have the strength to intimidate the government and the opposition.
There is not enough food, so I can only impress them, and they don't want to offend Fang Jue, and they are not willing to bow down.
Zhuge Qingshan said: "The Musket Bureau needs to start forging. Once you get out a batch of muskets and go to the border to pick two weak persimmons, your reputation will be established."
"..." Fang Jue chuckled, "Does it need to be so fast?"
"Your Majesty can't wait any longer..."
Zhuge Qingshan said calmly: "I can't wait any longer..."
The old chief assistant is getting old after all. People in this era will be half buried in the earth after the age of fifty.
Especially Zhuge Qingshan, who was worried about state affairs every day and never had a good rest. He did not look so healthy.
"After the new grain is promoted, your political achievements will be unrivaled... If you can master martial arts and use muskets to gain a foothold in the military, Xia will be at ease."
After hearing Zhuge Qingshan's words, Fang Jue said sarcastically: "Then I'm afraid His Majesty will feel uneasy."
What the old chief minister said was very revealing indeed.
In terms of politics, Fang Jue's methods in the past few months satisfied both the emperor and Zhuge Qingshan, and felt that he was worthy of the name of a genius.
If something happens to Zhuge Qingshan, Fang Jue might be able to take his place.
So the emperor also hoped that Fang Jue would be successful in martial arts, preferably to replace Ye Xuanfeng.
In this way, the mainstay of the next generation of the Xia Kingdom will not be in decline.
But Fang Jue didn't think so. He felt that the emperor was testing to see if he had any intention of peeking into the military power.
"Presumptuous... Your Majesty will never be jealous of talents, he will only worry about the lack of talents." Zhuge Qingshan corrected.
Fang Jue rolled his eyes and said:
"Sir, please stop being naive, or do you think I'm stupid?"
"Although Your Majesty is virtuous and enlightened, it is impossible for you to personally train a genius who is unparalleled in both civil and military skills."
Zhuge Qingshan's eyes lit up: "So, do you really understand martial arts?"
"I don't quite understand..." Fang Jue said lightly.
"Then you took out the musket, isn't it to show off your talent in martial arts?"
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Zhuge Qingshan is gone.
"Master, why aren't you happy about your promotion?" Dian Yi asked with a smile.
Although he did not want to be an official, he hoped that the young master could be a highly respected minister.
Then he will be honored.
Fang Jue shook his head: "You also heard it in the secret room. The emperor wants me to train the musketry army and lead the troops to test the military edge."
"Isn't this bad? If you have sole control of the military power of one country, if you can bring out an army of muskets, wouldn't it sweep across the six countries?"
"The emperor is just curious and wants to see if Emperor Zun Pavilion's comments are true and if I am really an all-rounder... He will not let me take control of the military easily."
Besides...I can't control the military either.
Even for the Musket Bureau, Fang Jue would not want to personally supervise it unless he was worried about the people below him messing around.
Just like the fireworks display, throw it out and let the household department operate it, and just hide behind it.
"Why is this emperor so conceited?" Noriichi said speechlessly.
Fang Jue looked at him and chuckled: "The emperor plans to raise my title again and lure me with military power. He probably wants to see if I have such ambition."
The so-called ambition is called ambition in court.
The emperor's plan was so loud that even Fang Jueyuan in Fangjiazhuang heard it.
One of the highest titles in the civil service, coupled with the fact that he was born in the military... If there is any genius who dares to stand out like this, he will probably be locked up in the capital for the rest of his life.
Just like Ye Xuanfeng.
After resigning from office, although Ye Xuanfeng retired from military affairs and enjoyed a long life...but he actually did not dare to leave the capital.
Otherwise, given his prestige, once he is released from the capital, the emperor may face the situation of: ascending high and shouting, the world will follow.
Although the possibility is extremely low, the emperor cannot take this risk.
The same goes for facing yourself.
Fang Jue understood very well what these people with supreme power were thinking about.
They only want one thing: how to squeeze out the surplus value of their ministers without making them a threat to themselves.
In ancient times, kings and even magistrates and magistrates all had this core purpose, but they did so in different ways.
Fang Jue couldn't possibly be Ye Xuanfeng's second best.
Even if he does it, he will be second to Zhuge Qingshan.
At least Zhuge Qingshan cannot influence any general, and his connections and prestige are only in the court.
A group of weak scholars?
As the saying goes: If a scholar rebels, it will take ten years.
"Master, let me tell you, this court is too complicated... Now that you have handed over the new grain to Xia Guo for promotion, I think everyone in the world will have enough to eat soon."
"Why don't you go back to Taihuang Mountain with me? The people there are simple-minded, so there's no need to waste your brain."
Noriichi was a little bored. These calculations and scheming felt really boring and dangerous.
"Having a full meal...is just the first step."
Fang Jue shook his head.
"I don't know how many hypocrites like He Louqian are hiding... Under the banner of the imperial court, they bully the people and bully the market... It's not just farming that needs to be changed."
The quality of a society ultimately depends on the top.
Going back to the source, all unhealthy tendencies must have spread from the top, and only those below dare to imitate them.
For thousands of years, the common people have been unable to provide enough food and clothing. What is the root cause?
It's simple, the nobles don't care.
They don't care at all how the people below live.
As long as you can still survive, you will continue to oppress. If someone resists, you will suppress it... If you can't suppress it anymore, throw a few people out to calm the public's anger, and then continue the cycle.
To change, we need revolution!
The reason why I came to Daxia is because it is the most suitable place for Fang Jue to accumulate strength.
It's not that I don't need government posts and military power, but I can't ask for too much at the moment.
"Master, do you want to change the situation of the government, rectify the government... or even carry out a reform?" Dianyi finally understood why the master had to make so many preparations.
If you come to Daxia to get promoted and make a fortune, you don't need to prepare for so many years.
Fang Jue turned around, glanced at Dianyi, and raised his head slightly.
Reform, so what?
Dianyi glared: "This is too...impossible. The last person who advocated legal reform had the grass on his grave growing into a towering tree!"
Reform has existed since ancient times.
Or it can be said to be a revolution.
Every great process in history, or the evolution of human civilization, has the effect of reform.
And every time, those who advocated reform were in high positions and were at the top of their game.
But soon, it will be knocked down from the clouds and become a tool used by the king to vent his anger on the powerful people who were offended during the reform period.
No one who advocates reform has good results, regardless of whether the reform is successful or not.
If you don’t believe it, look through the history books and you will see that the best outcome is to be demoted and exiled.
"Master, we don't want to be an official anymore. It's too dangerous. Why don't we go back to Mount Taihuang?" Dianyi was worried.
"By the way, take Miss Ye back with you." He added.