At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty

Chapter 647 .650 six give Xuzhou people a face

Only 56 people entered Wei Gong's mansion in this grand ceremony of discussing talents.

The rest will be assigned to various other departments, such as Shangshutai, such as the staff desk, and places like Guoxiangfu, including their subordinate departments, for political observation and study.

After a period of time, I will arrange to go to the local grassroots government to study, get in touch with ordinary people, and understand the hardships of people's livelihood and the difficulty of agricultural production.

In the end, they are selected and transferred back to the central government, transferred to Guo Peng's side, or promoted to work in other counties and counties.

This process has already started when Guo Peng started training his own children, for example, when training Guo Peng's friends, such as some children of the Cao family and Xiahou family, as well as Guo's children.

For example, Cao Ang first ran errands with Guo Peng to familiarize himself with government affairs, and then he was sent to a local village to become a village head. After a period of time, he was promoted to become a township head.

During the tenure of the township head, Cao Ang met Guo Peng in the battle against Yuan Shu in the south. As a member of the logistics force, he led the whole township to deliver grain and grass. He made great contributions and has now been promoted to the county magistrate.

Cao Cao is still a good teacher, and Cao Ang himself received a good education.

In accordance with Guo Peng's policy when serving as the county magistrate, he led the people to restore the abandoned wasteland, reclaim it into fertile land, repair water conservancy, increase food production, and stabilize people's livelihood. The population birth and food production growth of the county under his rule ranked first in the county. .

As the son of Cao Cao and Cao Mengde, the biological brother of Guo Peng's important minister and his wife Cao, Cao Ang can be said to be from a famous family, and he has a bright future even if he just lies still.

Despite this, Cao Ang was still diligent in his work as an official. He personally took his subordinates into the countryside to check the growth of food crops. He was very diligent and had an excellent official voice.

Now Cao Ang can be regarded as one of the outstanding young officials, and he is often praised by Guo Pengshu as a model. Every time he praises, Cao Cao will be honored and very happy.

With such a model, Guo Peng's talent training plan will be carried out relatively smoothly, gradually forming a training system from the grassroots to the top, and this system will gradually improve and take shape.

Naturally, in order to show care for the children of the scholars, the children of the scholars do not need to go to the countryside. After being requisitioned, they will practice in the central government for a while and then go directly to the county to work as clerks.

The humble scholars were dissatisfied with this, but even if they were born like Cao Ang, they dared not say much. The scholars were still full of pride and self-confidence.

But this is only limited to the scholars who are in their original place.

Like Zhuge Liang, Shi Tao, Meng Jian, the displaced and down-to-earth gentry, and Xu Shu's poor family, their situation is not good at all. Just pointing to this ceremony of discussing talent, it would be good to have a job. Pick and choose?

They can only wait anxiously for the final result of the ranking——

The news from Duke Wei's Mansion is that a month later, the list of candidates will be written on a large wooden board in front of Duke Wei's mansion, and then announced. Scholars can come and check by themselves to find their names.

If you can find it, bring a name card and come to Duke Wei's mansion to report, accept the arrangement of Duke Wei's mansion, and wait for orders.

Now the whole of Yecheng is paying close attention to this matter, even surpassing Liu Jian, who is about to ascend the throne and become the emperor of the Han Dynasty.

Two days before the official announcement, in front of Guo Peng and a group of officials, the names were removed, and the names, letters, origins and origins of the selected scholars were finally revealed to the world.

Although there are no specific ranking rules, according to someone Guo's bad taste, the top ten were selected, and they plan to announce the names of the top ten at that time, so as to make a good name for them and come to a royal street to praise officials , to publicize the significance of the Talent Discussion Ceremony to the scholars, and lay the foundation for public opinion for the further normalization of the Talent Discussion Ceremony.

The majesty of boasting officials in Yujie is the dream of countless literati. The scene and feeling are enough to make those who have experienced it unforgettable for a lifetime, and those who have not experienced it will dream of experiencing it.

The so-called spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease, and you can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day.

This is the way to make use of people's vanity to normalize this talent-discussion ceremony, so as to achieve the level of filial piety and honesty, and even replace it.

The selected names were revealed one by one, and a certain person in a certain county in a certain state read out the names one by one.

Guo Peng also didn't hear that there were a few familiar names.

Outside of the top ten, Guo Peng only heard of Shi Tao Guangyuan from Yingchuan County, Yuzhou. He didn't hear any other names, and he didn't hear Zhuge Liang's name either.

I don't know if it's in the top ten.

Every time he heard a person from Yingchuan, Chen Ji's face showed some joy, and he would be even more happy if he was a child with a big surname he was familiar with.

Xun You didn't show any expression of happiness or anger. Although he couldn't see his expression, Guo Peng could still read something from his eyes.

Obviously, the people of Yingchuan have realized something, and because of Xun Yu's lack of cooperation, the people of Yingchuan are eager to introduce more children to Guo Peng's side in this talent discussion ceremony, trying to help Guo Peng at the critical moment in the future. Fight for the power of the dragon.

The number of people from Yingchuan selected in this Talent Discussion Ceremony is indeed quite a lot, about 20 or so, but Guo Peng feels that according to Chen Ji and Xun You's thinking, this number probably does not satisfy them.

The eye-catching top ten is about to be announced.

The officials knew in their hearts that Guo Peng deliberately ranked the top ten, obviously to focus on training these ten people, and these ten people are expected to make great achievements in the future.

The names that Guo Peng is not familiar with here still account for the majority.

Among the familiar names, number 10 is Meng Jiangongwei from Runan County, Yuzhou, and No. 7 is a scholar named Xu who is also from Yingchuan County but is unknown to Chen Ji and Xun You. One No.3, Liu Ba, a scholar from Lingling County, Jingzhou.

Chen Ji and Xun You were a little unfamiliar with the scholar named Xu.

Xu Shu, the characters are straight.

Is there a noble family named Xu in Yingchuan County?

Neither Chen Ji nor Xun You expected it.

Could it be a poor family?

The two were a little puzzled.

In addition, there is a Guo family member in the top ten, No. 5, named Guo Xun, twenty years old, he is a relatively good young man among the Guo family members, and Guo Peng intends to cultivate it vigorously.

Then there are several scholars from Yanzhou and Jizhou, a scholar surnamed Tian, ​​named Tian Yong, is a member of Tian Feng's clan, ranked No. 2, Tian Feng heard that, and his face showed joy.

After that, it will be No.1. No matter what happens at any time, No.1 is of course the most eye-catching.

The list was announced, and it was a Xuzhou native, Zhuge Liang Kongming from Langya County, Xuzhou.

The corners of Guo Peng's mouth curled up slightly, and he turned his head to look at Zhuge Jin who was not far away, but saw Zhuge Jin's excited expression.

Zhuge Liang, really lived up to expectations.

Guo Peng was a little emotional, but the Xuzhou officials present were very pleasantly surprised.

Headed by Mi Zhu, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, and Lu Su were all surprised that a Xuzhou scholar could get No. 1, which is very embarrassing to Xuzhou people.

Chapter 648 .650 Seventh Zhuge Kongming Runs Fast

Xuzhou people are relatively weak in Guo Peng's group.

Unlike Yanzhou with Chen Gong and Cheng Yu as leaders, and Jizhou with Tian Feng as leaders, the people from Xuzhou joined late, the scheduled leader Chen Deng is still dead, and the leader Mi Zhu is still a businessman.

Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong are well-known in Xuzhou, but in Yecheng, they can only be regarded as small people, not big people with head and face.

Without relying on Mi Zhu, it would be difficult for them to gain a foothold.

Therefore, Xuzhou people hope that fresh blood can join the Guo Peng Group to strengthen the strength of Xuzhou people.

Now that No. 1 in the Talent Discussion Ceremony is from Xuzhou, they are naturally happy.

The happiest person is naturally Zhuge Jin. He is not as good as Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong in the Guo Peng Group. Not central officials.

I didn't expect my brother to have such a face, he actually got No.1 in the exam. According to Guo Peng's emphasis on this matter, his brother has a bright future!

Zhuge Jin was very happy.

"Okay, the situation is like this. After that, just publish these lists. You have been clamoring about the shortage of people and people. This time, I got you more than 300 people in one breath, which is enough for you. Have you dealt with it for a while?"

Guo Peng said jokingly.

Everyone laughed.

The lack of manpower is true. There are so many things to do, and more and more. When Kansai was not captured, there was a lack of manpower. Now that Kansai and even Hanzhong are conquered, the things to be done are doubled. If it grows, it will be even more lacking.

To be honest, these 300 people are not enough.

Some people think that the number should be increased to 500, so that it is almost enough for the government to operate. Otherwise, with these people, it feels like water has been poured into the ground, and they will not be seen all at once.

But Mr. Guo is not what everyone wants, and he is not acceptable to everyone. Mr. Guo's selection of officials also depends on the person. He will not pay a waste casually. He wants to be able to accompany Together with his [-] brothers.

If it's brothers, come together [-], right?

In fact, to put it bluntly, Mr. Guo's finances are not as rich as he imagined.

Too many places need investment, too many places need construction, and too many people need relief and resettlement.

It is true that Guo Peng received a lot of money from taxes and business, but a large part of it needs to be spent, and there are quite a lot of categories of expenditure.

Other expenditures are related to the fate and future of the country, whether it is the army or civil affairs, they cannot be sloppy.

Adding officials requires salaries and benefits. These are all things that Guo has to pay for. It is not easy to maintain such a huge bureaucracy and maintain its operation.

If there is so much money, Mr. Guo can recruit more officials in minutes, and people can do everything without worrying about not having enough money. That would be great.

But no, you can’t spend all the money, you have to keep some financial savings, and if you don’t have savings, there will be nothing.

The selection of officials can only be a little sloppy, and the officials will be squeezed more.

Anyway, Guo will not feel embarrassed.

On October [-]th, when the weather turned cooler and the autumn harvest was complete, the results of the Talent Discussion Ceremony were finally announced.

A large group of scholars came to the big square in front of Duke Wei's mansion, anxiously waiting for the announcement of the list.

When some officials came out of Weigong's mansion, they came out carrying more than ten large wooden boards and hung them in front of Weigong's mansion.

Then the officials took off the red cloth covering the top of the wooden board, and with a sound of gong, the result was officially announced.

A large group of people crowded around to see if there was their own name, and they pointed to find their own name, looking carefully one by one.

As time goes by, there will be voices like "I got hit" from time to time, and voices like "Oops" will sound annoyed.

Relying on his physical advantage, Xu Shu led Meng Jian to squeeze into the crowd. He squeezed in front of three boards in a row but couldn't find his name. He was so anxious that he squeezed out of the crowd again. At a glance, he saw Zhuge Liang standing like a normal person. Look around outside the crowd.

"Kong Ming, why don't you go and have a look? Find your own name, you don't care about such an important thing?"

"I do care, but how can I have such a good body as Yuan Zhi? If you can't squeeze in, it's better to wait here. When there are fewer people, I'll go and see. If you hit it, you hit it. If you don't hit it, you don't hit it. The name will not disappear just because I don’t look at it.”

Zhuge Liang seemed free and easy, but Xu Shu analyzed from Zhuge Liang's expression looking around that Zhuge Liang was actually very anxious.

Is he really going to be as calm as he said, that he can keep looking around?

This guy can be said to be very lazy at home. He doesn't stand when he can sit, and he doesn't sit when he can lie down. He also has to take a nap every day, as if he can sleep forever. Xu Shu doesn't know why this guy is like that can sleep.

The key is to be so smart!

People are more mad than people!

After waiting for a while, the number of people gradually decreased, and Zhuge Liang gradually felt that it was quite interesting to stand here and watch.

Some of the chosen ones are quiet, some are ecstatic, some are talking and laughing, and some are trotting away all the way and can't wait to share the news with their families.

Those who were not selected were depressed, their faces were full of depression, loss, and frustration, and they felt as if there was no hope in life.

It feels like standing here and looking at it, you can see all kinds of life.

This is really interesting.

Looking at it, there were fewer and fewer people. Meng Jian and Shi Tao couldn't bear it anymore and went straight forward. Zhuge Liang couldn't help it too, so he went forward with Xu Shu.

A group of people squeezed into a circle together, looked at the wooden board above, searched and searched, but couldn't find the names of a few people.

Then I changed to another piece of wood, then another piece, and back and forth. When I changed to the eighth piece, Zhuge Liang began to waver in his heart, wondering if he didn't write well and was not selected.

Shi Tao suddenly shouted over there, it turned out that he saw his name in front of a wooden board.

Both Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu panicked, their heartbeats became faster and faster, and when they were on the ninth board, they still couldn't find their names, and they were almost desperate.

At this moment, Meng Jian suddenly called out.

"Yuan Zhi! Kong Ming! Come on! Our names are here!"

Standing in front of the last board, Meng Jian pointed to the name on the board and shouted. Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu were taken aback for a moment, and then ran over immediately.

At this moment, Xu Shu suddenly realized that Zhuge Liang was running faster than himself, those two long legs, that pace...

This guy, doesn't he care?

Don't you have a calm face?

How can you run faster than me?

Hello Zhuge Kongming!

You play me!

Xu Shu wondered for the first time whether Zhuge Liang had been a ranger without telling himself, otherwise how could he run faster than himself who was born as a ranger?

Running around is an essential skill for those who dawdle in the arena. Xu Shu thought that he would not lose to anyone in this regard, but he was defeated by Zhuge Liang today.

The two ran to the board, Zhuge Liang saw his name written on the top of the board at a glance, and Xu Shu searched down a few, and found his name on the seventh position.