Chapter 351: High-grade no poor family, low-grade no family
After the Golden List comes out, it's time to arrange positions for the Jinshi.
The aristocratic family has sensed the emperor's intention to support poor families in order to fight against them, so they are particularly cautious about the position arrangement of the Jinshi this time.
Gu Yu once again felt the cold treatment in the official department. Most of the officials in the official department were from aristocratic families. They stared at Gu Yu in the dark like a thief.
Smiling Tiger Zhang Shangshu could hardly keep his smile in front of Gu Yu.
When he learned that Gu Yu was kicked out of the Ministry of Punishment and was assigned to the Ministry of Personnel, Zhang Shangshu thought that having another talented person under his command would save him a lot of trouble in the future.
But now, facing the pressure from various aristocratic families, Zhang Shangshu just wants to be like Ju Zishi of the Ministry of Punishment and drive out Gu Yu, a hot potato.
However, Zhang Shangshu's smiling face had been maintained for so many years, and he really couldn't do anything like Ju Zishi, so he could only order his subordinates to sit on the bench for Gu Yuleng.
Gu Yu was not allowed to get involved in any affairs, and Gu Yu was always vague about whom to ask and what to ask, without giving a clear response.
But within two days of doing this, Zhang Shangshu was called to the Qinzheng Hall for questioning. The sage himself asked: "How did Gu Qing do under you?"
How did it go?
Does he dare to say something bad?
Gu Yu was the first person to be personally consulted by the Holy Emperor.
Zhang Shangshu could only wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and said: "Young Master Gu is smart and quick, which is a blessing to my staff."
As soon as these words came out, several officials from aristocratic families in the Qinzheng Palace looked at him sideways.
With the emperor on one side and the aristocratic family on the other, Zhang Shangshu expressed that he was under great pressure.
Every day when he opened his eyes, Zhang Shangshu was worried about how to "invite" Gu Yu out. He was so worried that his hair was even thinner.
Li Shilang below gave him an idea and asked him to learn from Ju Zishi and give Gu Yu some face.
When he finally arrived in front of Gu Yu, he wanted to put on a cold face for Gu Yu like Ju Zishi, but his reputation as a smiling tiger did not come for nothing. The fake smile hung on his face for too long and he could not take it off.
When Gu Yu opened his mouth, he was so humble and respectful that he couldn't make any mistakes.
If Gu Yu had not insisted on committing suicide to speak for the poor family, Zhang Shangshu would definitely have treated Gu Yu as a treasure.
The atmosphere in the official office of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was very anxious. Gu Yu's every move was being monitored, and every word he wrote would be taken away without leaving a trace.
Gu Yu sighed, it seemed like she wouldn't be able to stay in the staff department for much longer.
Gu Yu kept flipping through the book, and Zhang Shangshu walked up to her and said, "Young Master Gu, how are you doing with the things that the Holy One has entrusted to you?"
In the past, Zhang Shangshu could call him "nephew", but now he has become Mr. Gu.
But Gu Yu didn't care.
Gu Yu smiled lightly and said: "I haven't made up my mind yet. After all, I am young and have not had much time to enter the court. I have not thought carefully about many things. If Zhang Shangshu has any suggestions, I hope you can give me some advice."
Zhang Shangshu stroked his beard, then tested Gu Yu and said, "You can make arrangements according to the old practices of previous years. I'm sure you won't make any mistakes."
Gu Yudao: "But this year is different from previous years. In the past, there were many children from aristocratic families who inherited their father's inheritance, and each vacancy was filled by one person. But this year, more than 200 people are from poor families and have no roots. So where to go becomes a problem."
The children of aristocratic families do not do complicated and trivial things, and even call some minor officials "turtle officials" to show off their noble family status.
This is something everyone understands tacitly.
Therefore, although the aristocratic family and the humble family were on the same list in previous years, their positions and benefits were completely different.
This is because aristocratic families control official positions too closely. From the moment a child is born, the path he will take in the future has been determined.
Just as Qiu You's father was the imperial censor at the Yushitai, he could easily become the censor.
Another example is that Dilo's father was the previous minister of Dali Temple, so even though there were many senior officials in Dali Temple who were more senior than Dilo, Dilo still had the upper hand.
If Gu Yu's father Zhen Guo Gong had not died in the battle and the Gu family army was still there, Gu Yu would have become the next general to lead the Gu family army.
In the Yu Dynasty, the aristocratic family system in which sons inherited their father's inheritance was the most common way of holding office. Official positions were no longer official positions, but the property of a family.
And this is also the reason why "there is no poor family in the upper class, and there is no aristocratic family in the lower class".
If things go on like this, they become confident in their status, and they lose respect for the Holy One and less sense of responsibility towards the people.
Zhang Shangshu said: "What's so difficult about this? In the past, most of the poor families were sent to work as county officials. Starting from the grassroots level, it is a rare experience for them who only know how to study."
All I know is studying.
Gu Yu smacked these words in her heart and felt chilled.
However, her face remained unchanged, Gu Yu said: "Master Zhang is right, but this year's Spring Festival is a blessing from the Holy One, and not many county magistrate positions can be vacated at the moment."
Zhang Shangshu said: "Jiangnan is not..."
Gu Yu quickly interrupted him and said: "The Holy One has specifically stated that Jiangnan is an important military area. Something happened just last year. Unless it is some poor families in Jiangnan, it is better not to send people there easily."
Gu Yu blocked Zhang Shangshu's mouth in time.
Zhang Shangshu finally understood that Gu Yu was determined to fill these poor families with official positions in Kyoto.
The smile on Zhang Shangshu's face subsided and he said: "Could it be that Young Master Gu wants them to make up the three provinces and six departments, and the Duke and the Marquis are not indispensable?"
Gu Yu shook his head and said: "As you said, they have no foundation, they only know how to study, and they are just talking on paper in political affairs. They are absolutely incapable of assuming important positions."
The aristocratic families are interconnected and inseparable. Even if Gu Yu forcefully inserts them, they will soon be wiped out by the aristocratic family.
Zhang Shangshu half reminded, half hammered: "It's good that Mr. Gu understands this. Scholars from a poor family have been poor for a long time, and then suddenly become rich and have little knowledge. If they hold important positions when they first enter the court, they will easily make mistakes and live up to the emperor's wishes."
If you don’t say anything about trust, even Young Master Gu will follow suit.”
Gu Yu kept these words in mind and pretended to be distressed: "What Zhang Shangshu said makes sense. After thinking about it, they have nowhere to go."
Zhang Shangshu said: "How can it be said that there is nowhere to go? The positions of these poor families can be low or high. If the position of county magistrate is not enough, then it should be placed further away. If it is not enough, the position of county magistrate and knife and pen official will also be
It’s not impossible.”
Gu Yu raised his eyebrows and said, "I also want to save trouble by making this arrangement, but I'm afraid the Holy One won't agree."
Zhang Shangshu was upset by Gu Yu's indifferent appearance.
Gu Yu obviously didn't want to let these poor people be promoted to minor officials, so he even brought the emperor to suppress him.
But to say that Gu Yu was determined to arrange for humble people to be promoted to important positions, her attitude was not so firm.
Zhang Shangshu said: "This won't work, and that won't work either. Is it possible to set up a separate government office for them?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yu suddenly said loudly: "What a great idea, Zhang Shangshu!"