Come on, Your Highness

There are two impoverished counties, and the people are short of food and clothing, suffering from hunger and cold.Today, there are two county magistrates who each take up their posts. The three-year term expires. One official protects the people from hunger and cold, and they can expect food and clothing, but they are corrupt;May I ask, how to reward and punish the two county magistrates?How should the two counties choose the next county magistrate?

This is the topic of this discussion on Liyuelou.

Those who participated were all Juren, and if they won the Jinshi after Chunwei, they would be candidates for the above-mentioned county magistrate.

Therefore, this question is very practical, and it is also a point of contention in the current court. How they answer it reflects their respective opinions to a large extent.

Although this is just a casual chat, not a scientific examination, many people still frown and look nervous when they hear this question, and they can't help thinking quickly to answer.

You must know that today layman Yueshan wrote the question, and he is very famous, so he was lucky enough to be in the eyes of his old man, and he was a closed disciple.

And now that the Great Court Meeting is over, I don't know how many important court officials and dignitaries will sit in it and observe secretly.

If the answer is good, it is very likely to give people the impression of being a capable official. If it is aroused by some adult, the name can be passed on to the imperial court.

"Layman Yueshan really lives up to his reputation."

In the private room upstairs, Emperor Tiangan smiled faintly. He quietly looked at the many contemplative gestures in the hall, with a relaxed and happy expression.

Mr. Xie Ge praised: "Although the old gentleman is not in the court, he has always cared about Daqi Tianxia. This old man really admires him."

Emperor Tiangan nodded, "This indeed reveals the contradictions among the ministers in the court, making it difficult to make a choice."

"Corruption and corruption violate the law. They should be punished. It is a pity that they can only save the people of a poor county from hunger and cold. As for the honest officials, they can be poor with the people. This character is also admirable. When a hundred officials A role model is lack of ability." Xie Ge thought for a moment, then laughed and shook his head, and said to Emperor Tiangan, "Your Majesty, even a veteran minister is also in a dilemma! But I don't know if there is a way to get the best of both worlds today."

"have a look."

The originally noisy environment of Liyue Tower suddenly quieted down, and everyone waited for the students to express their views.

Emperor Tiangan also waited patiently, with a hint of expectation in his expression.

The most exciting thing for an emperor is to discover a talent for governing the world with his eyes and beads.

However, when everyone was watching, suddenly there was a loud belch from the side.

Fortunately, in the private room, if it is in the hall, the clear voice should attract everyone's attention.

Emperor Tiangan sighed softly, fortunately there are only Mr. Xie Ge and Eunuch Huang in this private room, otherwise it would be a shame to lose face.

He glared at his son, who still looked innocent.

"I am full?"

Xiao Hong nodded again and again, stretched out two fingers and said, "Two big bowls of rice, two chicken legs, I finally came back to life." After speaking, he asked doubtfully, "Father, Mr. Xie, aren't you both hungry? No?" See you move your chopsticks."

This appetite is really good, no wonder you can grow so tall, Emperor Tiangan said angrily: "See, you are full."

"Your Highness is growing up, so you really should eat more." Xie Ge really likes Xiao Hong's edible appearance, he has a big heart and a fat body, and he doesn't have such a good appetite when he is old.

"Fortunately, he grew up in the imperial family, otherwise he would be devastated. Xie Qing, don't praise him, this kid doesn't know what modest is."

Xiao Hong pouted unhappily, but did not refute.

Xie Ge always laughed, "The relationship between the emperor and His Highness is so deep, the old minister is envious."

"That's the one that hurts the most. It's very weird."

Those who are fathers these days, no matter who they are, like to criticize their sons as useless, but let others be very fast.

The same is true of Emperor Tiangan.

Xiao Hong twitched the corner of his mouth as he listened, and pulled the topic away from himself, "Can you stop talking about me, the next part is about to start, by the way, what's the topic?"

He was just patronizing to eat, but he didn't hear it.

Elder Xie Ge repeated the topic, and Emperor Tiangan then asked: "Hong'er, if this matter is entrusted to you, how should you decide?"

However, just as he finished speaking, No. 1 stood up at this time. This person was thirty years old, wearing a scholar's plain robe, saluted gracefully, and then said: "I am in Jinzhou, South Jiangsu, and I would like to attract others and take the lead. Give it a try."

"please say."

"The two counties are impoverished, and the most important thing is to feed and clothe the people so that they can survive. It is a great achievement for the corrupt county magistrate to do this, but he is corrupt and charged with crimes. He thinks that the merits and demerits are equal, and no punishment is not rewarded. Qing county magistrate can share joys and sorrows with the people. less capable."

While Yang Su was talking, he secretly observed the movement around and even upstairs in the private room. He calmed down and said loudly, "I think the two county magistrates can exchange for the next term. Let the corrupt county magistrate go to The poverty-stricken counties of the Qing county magistrates make them rich; while the Qing county magistrates go to the rich counties of the corrupt county magistrates to avoid corruption. So far, the people of the two counties can live and work in peace and contentment together, without having to suffer from hunger and cold. The following fallacies, but also Please Haihan."

After Yang Su finished speaking, he raised his hand and kowtowed around, and sat down peacefully.

The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, which showed that he was very confident in his answer this time.

In fact, there were indeed many applause from the surrounding candidates, especially those from the same country who sat next to him, who praised him again and again.

Yang Su is Jie Yuan from the southern Jiangsu area, and her talent spreads far and wide in the local area, and she is very popular.

It is not easy to come up with such an arrangement in such a short period of time.

Elder Xie Ge nodded slightly and said: "Your Majesty, this son responded well, this method... is also more appropriate, and the response is quick, which shows that he is quick-witted and quick-witted, so he must be a useful talent."

Emperor Tiangan had already given up on Xiao Hong, so he couldn't help but look down a few more times. Seeing that this person was still young, he admired him even more.

"The two counties are exchanged, and it is feasible to take advantage of the strengths and make up for the weaknesses of the other."

As soon as Yang Su sat down, when the applause was over, someone stood up immediately: "In Huzhiyuan, Jiangzhou, Jiangdong, dare to ask Brother Yang, is it just because the county magistrate corrupts the law and makes the poor county rich that the past can be ignored? ? So, does the general who used to defend his country on the battlefield also have the power to flout the laws of the country?"

"Yeah, if everyone talks about merit, wouldn't the law exist in name only?"

"It doesn't matter if it exists in name only, at least it is effective for the unarmed people."

These words were ironic, and they most resonated with students from poor families, many people nodded and sighed.

Some people said: "The prince violated the law and committed the same crime as the common people. Is it possible that a county magistrate can still be exempted from punishment?"

Yang Su was not annoyed when he heard the different voices, but continued: "The law is nothing more than human feelings. If the corrupt county magistrate is brought to justice, where will the people in the poor county be placed? Obviously they have the opportunity to escape from poverty, but because of this they can only continue Not enough to eat, starving, life is hopeless, how can you bear it? In fact, corrupt county magistrates can be promoted according to their political achievements, but because of corruption, they are punished to impoverished counties, which is a small punishment and a big warning."

There is some truth to this statement, after all, human life is at stake, and the people are the most important.

"It's all right for a minister who is capable of governing the world to have a special kindness, but the magistrate of Qing County can't make any political achievements except for being clean. How can he be promoted to a rich county? Could it be that governing the world depends on two-sleeved style, not talent?"

At this moment, another man with a mustache stood up, and he also cupped his hands and said, "I'm in Xuchang, Huizhou, and I don't hesitate to teach you."

"This is reasonable. If officials are selected based on character cultivation, wouldn't this mediocre person also be an official in the court? In this case, what's the point of imperial examinations? How can the world be governed?"

"indeed so……"

"Speaking of which, no matter whether it is a corrupt county magistrate or a Qing county magistrate, both have advantages and disadvantages. If the two learn from each other's strengths and complement each other's weaknesses, they will be able to govern the world."

"It's just that knowledge can be improved, but character is hard to change. Even if a corrupt county magistrate goes to a poor county, he will not be able to change corruption. If the poor county cannot become rich, wouldn't the people be able to live even more?"

"Brother, please read the topic. Corrupt county magistrates can make poor counties rich. As long as people's lives improve, I'm afraid you don't care how much corrupt county magistrates have been corrupted?"

"The voice of the people is the most important thing. At the moment, the people in the impoverished counties need to have enough food and clothing. Compared with the two county magistrates, the greedy county magistrate is a good official."

……

After that, everyone said something to each other, expressing their opinions one after another.

At today's grand event, most of the people who stand up and speak are people who know their origins from all over the world or whose talents have spread far and wide, and they have a certain reputation.

However, even so, there are still many who refute the views, but no one has given a better solution than Yang Su.

Emperor Tiangan listened for a while, and seemed to have no more novel ideas. Then he remembered Xiao Honglai, and continued to ask: "Hong'er, tell me, maybe I will let you do it in the future."

Xiao Hong glanced at Mr. Xie Ge, who smiled and encouraged: "Your Highness, but it's okay to say."

"Okay, I'll just talk about it casually." Xiao Hong took a sip of tea, "If you want me to say that the corrupt county magistrate was killed, the Qing county magistrate was dismissed, and another person was elected to take up the post in the two counties, there is so much trouble. "

As soon as this remark came out, both Emperor Tiangan and Elder Xie Ge were taken aback at the same time.

Xiao Hong chuckled and spread his hands.

Yang Su sat firmly in his seat, and the fellow countryman next to him couldn't help congratulating: "Brother Yang's talent deserves to be No. 1, and this time Chunwei must be the best."

"Today, if you are the leader, you will be introduced to the imperial court. With Brother Yang's appearance, there is no doubt that he will be the champion."

"Isn't that Sanyuan Jidi?"

"Daqi No.1!"

"Brother Yang, he will fly to the sky, don't forget to wait for me!"

Yang Su couldn't help showing a smug smile when he heard the compliments from his fellow countrymen, but he still said humbly, "How dare you, how dare you."

The capital city has always been a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, gathering various top-level academies, not to mention the Guozijian, so most of the top champions in each spring are from the capital.

They have always been the most active in this Liyue Tower, but for some reason, not many people from the capital made a sound today.

When someone listened to the compliments from the low table here, they finally couldn't help but sarcastically said: "What are you proud of? If it wasn't for the absence of Xie Yuan from our capital, it wouldn't be the turn of a foreign champion!"

As soon as these words were uttered, they immediately resonated, "That's right, not only He Xichao, but also the other talents are not here."

"If you want to talk about Lianzhong Sanyuan, it is He Jiaerlang who is right."

"A nine-year-old court examiner, Xie Yuan, a 12-year-old provincial examiner, answered the questions in front of the court, and all the officials were amazed. This is amazing talent!"

"That's right, I have already left my name with the emperor, and I can't get away with being the number one scholar in this discipline. He Xichao is here, how can anyone else show off his prestige!"

"By the way, why didn't he come?"

……

None of the people in the capital knew who He Xichao was, but those who came from other places had heard of his name but hadn't seen him.

This caused the outsiders to ask curiously: "Why didn't you see this He Erlang at today's event, his name is like a thunder, but I have never seen him appear at any gathering."

Someone explained: "He is the companion of His Royal Highness, and has always been used by His Royal Highness. He has a lot of affairs, and he will not attend any gatherings."

The people in the capital have long been accustomed to He Xichao's maverick, and declined all invitations since he was selected as a scholar in the college examination.

When He Xichao took part in the Chunwei scientific examination, everyone had already consciously given up the first place, and instead fought for the second place.

Can it be true or false?

This topic unknowingly led to He Xichao who was not here.

Yang Su frowned, and the fellow next to him couldn't help questioning: "Even if he doesn't attend any gatherings, this He Erlang isn't interested in accepting closed disciples from Liyuelou Yueshan Layman? Isn't this too arrogant?"

"His Royal Highness has already opened the palace, and he doesn't need to accompany him in the palace. If that's the case, why don't you come?"

"With the support of His Highness the King of England, whether it is worthy of the name is still unknown. We have already seen Brother Yang's talent, but this He Erlang has never shown his face, which is doubtful."

"If he is talented, why doesn't he come?"

Most of the people who asked questions were candidates from other places. There is always a gap between the capital and other places. Now they didn't care about confronting Yang Su just now, and they all supported him.

"It's a joke, the emperor and all the officials inspected it personally, is there any fraud?" Jingcheng Juzi said displeased.

"Then it's such a good opportunity to be famous, and you can worship Yueshan Layman as your teacher. Why don't you come? Yueshan Layman has a high reputation. If you can become his disciple, there will be many benefits for King Yuying, right?"

"Yeah yeah!"

……

Hearing this, Emperor Tiangan couldn't help but asked in doubt: "Hong'er, if you have this opportunity to worship Yueshan Layman as your teacher, why doesn't Xichao come?"

"Oh, Layman Yueshan, I seem to have heard Xichao mention that six years ago, when he first got the case, he refused to worship this old gentleman as his teacher. Of course he won't come this time."

Xiao Hong shrugged his shoulders, with an indifferent attitude that it was not a big deal.

Emperor Tiangan was surprised, "Why?"

"It's troublesome. He said that I alone is enough for him to be busy. If he finds someone who makes him sit on the saddle, pour tea and deliver water, isn't he just looking for trouble?" Xiao Hong had an expression that I couldn't do anything about him, helpless Dao, "I remember that not only the layman Yueshan, but also the old man of the Wang family wanted to give him advice. A stack of posts were all great Confucian scholars, and he was rejected by the grandfather."

Xiao Hong waved his hand, as if he was the one who had the honor, Bel had a sense of face.

But Emperor Tiangan could only sigh softly, and took the tea silently.

On the contrary, Mr. Xie Ge can only cover the corners of his proud mouth by drinking tea.

There are so many people who want to be He Xichao's teacher, but this kid came here to coax him to become a teacher. Xie Ge felt secretly happy when he thought about it.

"What about others?" Emperor Tiangan asked.

"He should be in the Qiuzhi Study Room right now, where he is teaching today." Xiao Hong rubbed his chin thinking.

Emperor Tiangan said in surprise: "He is a teacher first."

"Not really, he doesn't accept apprentices, he just shares his problem-solving methods and skills, and solves problems for those who ask for advice. He has been doing this for several years..." Xiao Hong suddenly took a picture while talking. After looking at the table, "ah, I almost forgot."

Emperor Tiangan was shocked by Xiao Hong's shock at first glance, and couldn't help frowning and scolded: "What are you doing?"

"The roast goose in this restaurant tastes pretty good. He has to take one home with him. Eunuch Huang, tell the shopkeeper to pack one for me. I'll take it away later."

"Yes, Your Highness."

"By the way, it must be freshly baked, and it must be hot."

"..." Emperor Tiangan could see that Xiao Hong had such a wonderful personality, and He Xichao could hardly absolve himself of the blame.Their two children are actually the same, almost the same.

He frowned, looked at the students who were arguing below, and then smiled slightly: "No need to bring it, let him come over to eat. Huang Ji, order someone to call He Xichao over. Today's topic, I want to know who he is." How to answer, also debate on the debate."