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Qiu Yue narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "Is there only such a way out in this world?"
He didn't seem to care much about this matter, but he said: "Since I'm not welcome to wait, then I'll just go another way."
Zhao Jin's hand holding the wine glass paused slightly. It turned out to be because of the imperial court's restrictions and contempt for poor people.
Although Qiu Yue seemed open-minded, Zhao Jin saw some unwillingness in his eyes.
A scholar is noble, and Qiu Yue's pride is straighter than Zhao Jin thought.
Since the imperial court does not welcome and despise a scholar from a poor family, then he will not become an official.
"But if people who want to change the status quo have the same views as Mr. Qiu, then who can change this situation so that future generations of poor people will no longer be looked down upon?"
Qiu Yue's expression paused slightly, and he put a hand on the table with a little force, and then said after a while: "Do you think the prince should restrict the children of poor families?"
"Although the children from poor families do not have a prominent family background, and they do not even have the guidance of so-called famous teachers and scholars like those disciples from aristocratic families, they are closer to the people."
Zhao Jin put down the wine glass in his hand and continued unhurriedly: "Children from aristocratic families are far away from the people. It is not as good as children from poor families who know what the people want better."
"Besides," Zhao Jin smiled, "among the children from poor families, aren't there people as talented as Mr. Qiu?"
"Being an official should be based on talent and character, not family background. That's why Your Majesty allows children from poor families to participate in the scientific examination."
After Gong Jie heard this, he couldn't help but get closer to Zhao Jin, "But the children of poor families come from poor families, and most of what they see and know is relatively narrow. People like Mr. Qiu are always rare."
"After they took office, they were easily blinded by the illusory flowers and wealth, and finally became the people they were once ashamed of."
What Gong Jie said was not unreasonable, and it was not the first time he had seen such a scene.
After becoming an official and becoming successful, some people appreciated the emperor's great kindness and worked for the welfare of the people, but some people were so blinded by the flowers and wealth that they exploited the people in turn.
There are always more of the latter than the former.
Zhao Jin shook his head, "It's not just the poor men who have been bewitched. Those from aristocratic families, even if they haven't been bewitched, there are also many people who eat meat, eat meat and eat corpses, and are greedy and take bribes."
This is the lowliness of human nature, not because of birth.
Gong Jie was speechless and sighed softly, "What King Xuan said makes sense."
"But allowing a poor family member to become an official will inevitably shake the status of the aristocratic family," Gong Jie frowned and shook his head, "It's difficult!"
When an aristocratic family occupies the court, not only the poor scholars will have no way out, but the emperor will also be restrained.
Being born into a noble family, it is natural that he would do things for the benefit of his family. Instead, he put the court after his family. How could the emperor be happy to see such a situation?
However, because scholars from poor families had no one to rely on, it was easier for them to become mere ministers and be used by the emperor.
Even though scholars from poor families are more favored by the emperor, there are still only a handful of officials from poor families in the court, because the powerful families are too powerful and difficult to shake.
Zhao Jin chuckled, "That's not necessarily true."
Hearing this, not only Gong Jie and Qiu Yue, but also Lin Jia and Chu Xiaoyi's eyes fell on Zhao Jin.
Except for Qiu Yue, the other three people present were all from aristocratic families. However, although Lin Jia was born into an aristocratic family, it was only a small aristocratic family. Although he had the concept of aristocratic families and poor families, he did not attach much importance to them.
Although Chu Xiaoyi came from a wealthy family, he was a concubine. He was not taken seriously by his family since he was a child, and he did not have much intention to protect his family.
It was precisely because Zhao Jin knew the identities of these people and did not have much intention to protect the family that he said these words in front of the four of them.
"Why did the prince say this?" Qiu Yue, the one among the four who most wanted to break the current deadlock between the aristocratic family and the humble family, asked impatiently.
"A great family is like a towering tree that has stood firm for hundreds or even thousands of years. But this world is not the royal land. Once Your Majesty ignores his posthumous reputation, can this great family really be able to do anything to His Majesty?"
Qiu Yue paused slightly, opened his mouth to say something, but closed his mouth again.
What King Xuan said is true, but how many emperors are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of a poor family? (This chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 478: Come to the door
Abandoned his posthumous name?
After taking a look at Qiu Yue's expression, Zhao Jin did not say anything. This was not to give up his posthumous reputation for the sake of a poor family member. In the final analysis, it was just for the sake of the chair under his butt.
Everyone tacitly agreed not to talk about the poor family again, and chatted on other topics.
All four of them were officials in the court, so it was inevitable that they would talk about political affairs. Gong Jie was pleasantly surprised to find that Zhao Jin had many ideas that matched his own!
The more the four of them chatted, the happier they became. Until they dispersed, Gong Jie still had some unfinished thoughts.
The sky gradually darkened, and everyone rode back to the city. When they separated in the city, Gong Jie bowed his hands to Zhao Jin and said with a smile: "Next time I have a chance, I will make an appointment with the prince."
Zhao Jin raised a smile and said, "Definitely."
After parting with them, Zhao Jin turned around and headed towards the palace.
Chi Yi pinched the horse's belly, approached Zhao Jin, and lowered his voice and asked: "Your Majesty, what about the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, do you want..."
Chi Yi knew clearly that the person Zhao Jin wanted to get to know recently was not only the Minister of Civil Affairs, but also Jiang Hongzhang, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
"No need." Zhao Jin shook his head and smiled inexplicably, "He will come to the door by himself. We don't need to do anything else."
Chi Yi scratched his head in confusion and came to the door by himself?
In the next half month, when the relationship between Zhao Jin and Gong Jie was getting better and better, during one of Zhao Jin's holidays, the people below suddenly reported...
"Your Majesty, Sir Jiang, the Minister of Industry, would like to see you."
Zhao Jin tilted his head and smiled at Chi Yi, who was standing behind him, and said, "Isn't it just me doing it myself?"
"Bring people in."
"yes."
Chi Yi was a little puzzled, "Why did the Minister of the Ministry of Industry come to see the prince?"
"I proposed to build the road with cement before. Calculating the time, it should be completed." Zhao Jin packed up the things on the desk and continued: "There is also the water conservancy in Hedong County. It should be almost done now."
These matters are basically the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry. When they see the benefits, they can't help but let the two play a greater role.
Therefore, the Minister of Industry will definitely come to him and ask about relevant matters.
Jiang Hongzhang was taken to Zhao Jin's study.
"I have met the prince."
"Get up, Mr. Jiang, there is no need to be polite." Zhao Jin asked casually: "Sir, what is the important matter when you come to see me?"
Jiang Hongzhang cupped his hands and said, "My lord, to be honest, I am here to work on cement and dredging rivers."
Zhao Jin frowned, "This cement was proposed by me, and it is appropriate for you to come and find me."
Chapter 478: Come to the door This chapter has been completed!