"The Ministry of Internal Affairs is very important to the Tian family, and it must be close to the private person before it can take power. Tell me, who should be selected as the supervisor of the government? Who are the assistant officials such as the young eunuch, the Fu Cheng, and the chief secretary? Is it appropriate?"
In the Jiaotai Hall, after the family had finished their breakfast, Shao Shude looked at Zhang Hui, the Chu family, Yulu Jiangu, the Zhong family, the Ashide family, and Xiao Chonggun, and asked.
He has no clan, and the age, experience, and qualifications of his sons are not enough to support this position, not to mention that it is impossible to hand over the Internal Affairs Supervisor to any of his sons.
Then it can only be selected from Yuan Cong from Yuan Zhong, or from the wife clan - preferably from the wife clan, because the Sixth Palace Slave Department within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs should not have too deep contact with the imperial court.
"Hui Niang, please tell me first." Shao Shude looked at Zhang Hui expectantly and asked.
In his eyes, Zhang Hui has great wisdom, a kind temperament, and can tolerate himself, no matter how he tolerates himself.
"I don't have a choice for my concubine," Zhang Hui replied, and then looked at Chu.
When Shao Shude saw it, he suddenly looked unhappy when he thought of something that happened last night. He just heard him reprimanding: "You two sisters are really good at helping each other. You fooled me around. Do you know what you did wrong?"
"Your Majesty, forgive me." Mrs. Chu lowered her head hurriedly, but there was a smile on her lips.
Shao Shude couldn't keep it off his face and his self-esteem was hurt.
He was blessed with two daughters and wanted Zhang Hui to give him another child, but the Chu family had a "deep sisterly love" and blocked Zhang Hui's gun and used tricks to disarm him on the spot, which was a bit embarrassing.
Zhang Hui escaped the disaster and did not dare to speak at this time, but Shao Shude also saw a smile in her eyes.
They have actually seen through their own lies...
Shao Shude was unhappy and said: "It won't happen next time. Let's talk about the candidates for the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
Yu Lujiangu opened her mouth, subconsciously wanting to recommend someone, but when she thought that the people who came with her were all newcomers and were not trusted at all, she became discouraged again and looked at her daughter Chonggon with dangerous eyes.
In fact, the relationship between mother and daughter was originally very good. When they were first born, they hugged each other and felt uneasy. But since Aunt Yulu became pregnant with the child, she recently saw her daughter starting to put on makeup and powder, and wandering in front of the saint, and her mood changed. Became very bad.
Zhang Hui and Chu looked at each other and had no choice.
Astez and Xiao Chonggun were marginalized people, and they did not dare to interrupt at will.
Although Zhong is favored, she is not stupid. Both her ancestors and father served as governors, and her younger brother became the commander of Yin'an Zhijun. What else is there to say? You can't be too greedy.
"That's all, I'll make my own choice." After Shao Shude finished speaking, he glanced at the Chu family and asked, "Isn't your father the magistrate of Dengfeng County now?"
"Yes." Mrs. Chu's heart moved and she replied.
"How old are you?" Shao Shude asked.
"It's the 51st day of the new year." Chu replied.
"Let him become the Minister of Internal Affairs."
Shao Shude's words were actually not a question, but a decision. After speaking, he stroked Chu's face again and said: "You will be thirty-four after the New Year, and you have been with me for so many years. The Chu family will be rich. Our children will also live a prosperous and peaceful life."
Chu's eye circles were also red.
After following the saint for so many years, he gave birth to four children, and he is still favored to this day. The Chu family was originally just a small wealthy family in Henan Prefecture. Even when small warlords such as Zhang Quanyi came over, they had to fawn over him and even gave their legitimate daughters to him.
Xu Xian (Zhang Quanyi’s first wife Jiang).
What is the situation now? My father will be appointed as the Prime Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and is a close person of the Tian family. Both younger brothers have joined Yin'anzhi, and the eldest brother Chu Shenping is the commander.
Mrs. Chu took a deep breath. Only by serving the officials well can she repay this kindness.
"Since you don't have anyone to choose, let the director of the Lifan Yuan, Nori Kyouchen, do it." Shao Shude said.
Nori Nori is in his sixties, so he can't actually work for a few more years, so it's just a transitional period.
After he resigned, Li Yanling took over as the head of the Lifan Academy. Lao Li was older, almost seventy. In the past two years in Bianzhou, he only focused on the general direction and let Pei Di and others do small things. He entered semi-recuperation in advance.
state.
The position of Lifan Yuan should only be used by one of our own people, and it must be Lao Li.
Feng Wei took over as governor of Henan Province.
Luoyang Palace has been completely completed, and it is appropriate for Feng Wei to serve as governor.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs also has a young eunuch, one in charge of civil affairs, money and food, and one in charge of arsenal and training. The former is planned to be handed over to Zhao Zhi, an old man from the Shuofang Army era. The latter actually doesn't matter, just get a demoted general. Shao Shude belongs to Qingzhou Governor Zhang
Jun.
Zhang Jun and Guo Shaobin used to be in charge of the Jianrui Army. After the Jianrui Army was exhausted on the battlefields of Yanzhou and Ziqing, they were transferred to the local governorship.
Guo Shaobin was in a very unhappy mood and drank to drown his sorrows all day long. Sometimes he would complain to the court after drinking too much. After Shao Shude heard about it, he laughed it off.
Zhang Jun's mentality changed for the better. Shao Shude observed him for a few years and found that he was quite diligent in Qingzhou and was really working as a governor, rather than just messing around like Guo Shaobin. So he decided to give him a chance to serve as an internal affairs officer.
The young eunuch of the Mansion is responsible for the regular training of the guards and soldiers of the Sixth Palace and the training of a group of talents.
After all, the Ministry of Internal Affairs still has to rely on its own people. In the early stage, it can rely on the court to support money, food, and talents. Later, when it is weaned, it will have to bear the burden on its own. Anyway, Shao Shude is embarrassed to let the court provide money to support his private army.
From now on, the transfer of guards and troops does not need to go through the process of the Privy Council.
This is equivalent to the US President's Marine Corps. The President can order the deployment without the approval of Congress. For the emperor, it is very comfortable to use. It is one of his trump cards against the forces of the court - Shao Shude may not need it.
But his successors may not need it.
After the rough structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is completed, each functional department still needs to be determined. This needs to be improved slowly and not in a hurry.
After talking about the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Shao Shude was in a good mood. He looked at Zhong again and said, "If your father had not gone to Liucheng, I would have asked him to preside over the scientific examination next March."
"Your Majesty, my father has not made any achievements, so he may not be able to shoulder this important task." Mr. Zhong said firmly with his eyes wide open.
Yes, three generations have the same temper. Shao Shude said it casually, but Zhong took it seriously.
He laughed and said: "I know, I know. From now on, you should take good care of your baby and I will act in a measured way."
A few days ago, Mr. Zhong suddenly felt nauseous and vomited, so Shao Shude urgently summoned the imperial doctor for diagnosis. Sure enough, after so many seeds, Mr. Zhong became pregnant. Shao Shude was overjoyed and rewarded the imperial doctor generously - the officials of the Imperial Medical Office were now particularly hopeful.
When the emperor creates a man in the palace, it is best to be like Liu Sheng, King Jing of Shanshan in Hanzhong. He only has more than 120 sons and no daughters. In that case, they will be lenient in collecting reward money and can buy them as they please in the Luoyang mansion.
"For the imperial examination, it is better for the Minister of Rites, Feng Guanqing, to handle it." Shao Shude sighed.
At the beginning of the month, Luoyang came to report that the Grand Master granted Yanqing the death penalty.
Shao Shude felt sorry for this. Although the old man was a fan of officials, he was loyal to him and did a lot of things. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, he even helped to persuade people to join the country. It was a pity.
Feng Guanqing is Feng Yanqing's eighth brother. He had been a mid-level bureaucrat among the six ministers of Shangshu. He was just promoted to minister of the Ministry of Rites last year. He will preside over the imperial examination next year. This is Shao Shude's gratitude and compensation for the people of the Feng family.
The Feng family is actually a wife family, and it is quite old-fashioned. It is deserving of special treatment. Who allowed me to rob the pair of Feng sisters back then.
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Shao Shude called for Feng Guanqing that afternoon, along with Pei Yuchang, the Minister of Rites, Chen Cheng, the minister of Zhongshu, Xiao Qu, the minister, and Lu Siye, the secretary supervisor.
"In the fifth year of Jianji's Jinshi scientific examination, I plan to introduce some new things." Shao Shude said.
"Your Majesty, please make it clear." Pei Yuchang, the Minister of Rites, said.
"In short, there are two things: first, the content is copied; second, the names of the examination papers are obscured." Shao Shude said: "What do you think?"
It was more than three years since the founding of the Xia Dynasty. In the first year of Jianji, the Jinshi examination had passed, which was the last examination of the former Tang Dynasty. In the second and third years, the old system of the former Tang Dynasty was followed, and each admitted eighty to one hundred people.
There were some changes in the fourth year of Jianji. It was presided over by Song Le, the minister of Zhongshu who stayed in Luoyang. The proportion of poems and poems was reduced and the importance of policy and discussion was increased. It was considered a moderate reform.
It seems that the imperial examination will be revised next year. As for copying and anonymity, Pugu Chengen quickly brought some posts, which were filled with operational points. After everyone took a look, they understood.
The reason for copying the content of the examination paper is that calligraphy has been highly respected since the Tang Dynasty. Many court officials have unique calligraphy. Their students will naturally learn it, which can be easily seen during the exam.
Anonymous means to cover the name of the examinee so that the examiner cannot see it.
Both of these are to prevent fraud.
In the former Tang Dynasty, the Jinshi examination was basically left alone, and it was a paradise for writing exams - of course, the families of high-ranking officials did not have a complete monopoly, otherwise none of the poor people would be able to pass the exam, and there would be no "Five Elders List".
Now with the addition of these two reforms, although cheating cannot be completely eliminated, at least many avenues have been blocked.
After this reform is completed and the response is observed for one or two years, Shao Shude will further reform the imperial examination. What he has done is all incremental reform. Taking it one step at a time requires perseverance, which is more important than radical reform.
It is in line with the actual social situation and has little backlash.
"Your Majesty, I have no objection." Chen Cheng was the first to read it and said immediately.
"Your Majesty, I have no objection," Lu Siye said immediately.
Pei Yuchang and Feng Guanqing were a little slower, but they also expressed support. As for what they were thinking, no one knew.
Xiao Qu wanted to say something, but when he came into contact with Shao Shude's scrutinizing gaze, he panicked for no reason and immediately said: "Your Majesty, this is virtuous governance. When the scholars in the world hear it, they will definitely praise it. I agree."
Shao Shude laughed loudly and said: "I knew that all the ministers would agree. Alas, I tried my best to prevent the scholars in the world from speaking ill of me."
Everyone laughed along with him.
In the late Tang Dynasty, only ten or more Jinshi were admitted in a year, and at most more than twenty. That is to say, the sages exerted pressure and relaxed the rules, first increasing the number to thirty, then fifty, eighty, and one hundred. When there were more places, everyone praised them.
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The reform of the proportion of poems, poems, and strategies is not a big deal. It’s hard to say whether you like it or not. Strictly speaking, it is slightly beneficial to aristocratic families. If an ordinary scholar wants to become famous with a poem, the high school gold medal is probably impossible, which reduces the chance.
The reform of the copying and naming system that will be implemented next year is the highlight. This really benefits scholars from small families, while aristocratic families suffer.
But then again, they are generally nobles and have official quotas. The younger members of the clan do not have to take the imperial examination. They still have opportunities to become officials, but not as many as before.
The branch brother of a big family has to work really hard.
Either study hard and pass the Jinshi examination based on your strength.
Or after studying Confucian classics, the Imperial College and other institutions of higher learning, go directly to the frontier to become an official, where the academic requirements are not that high.
Or just become a warrior and make achievements. It is much easier for a warrior to obtain a title than a civil servant. Once you successfully obtain a title, you will still have a place as a military officer, which will bless future generations.
In short, this is a fait accompli. Shao Sheng's will cannot be violated, and everyone can only accept it.
"Next year the imperial examination will be held in March, and the Minister of Rites will be granted the title of Vice Minister to preside over it." Shao Shude said again.
"I obey the order." Feng Guanqing responded calmly, and then asked: "Your Majesty, do you know where the exam will be held?"
"Of course it's in Beidu." Shao Shude said matter-of-factly.
Xiao Qu thought secretly in his heart, and it seemed that his previous judgment was correct. The saint was attending court, working, and administering government in Beiping Mansion. He was getting better and better, and he would not leave before at least April next year.