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After the promulgation of the imperial edict with few words but many contents, it can be said that one stone caused a thousand waves.

Not that it attracted much opposition.However, the first month is not yet out, and most officials are still immersed in the aftertaste of the holiday.Things happened suddenly, and there were still a lot of things, and it was inevitable that there would be a feeling of being caught off guard.There was quite a turmoil in the court for a while, and I shook my head secretly when I saw it. I just asked the prime ministers to divide the affairs according to their powers and responsibilities, and let the subordinates do it.

Afterwards, the ministries drafted their own rules and submitted them one by one to my consent before they were finally implemented.This process inevitably involves back and forth practical discussions; when everything is basically determined, the three spring sessions are over.

There are many subjects in the imperial examination in this dynasty, among which the most difficult and also the most popular subject is Jinshi.Except for the students who were born in the capital and prefectures and counties, the rest of the applicants must first pass the Qiuwei in various places before they can participate in the Chunwei, the chief examination of the Ministry of Rites.Even if Chunwei passed the exam, it is not finished, there will be the selection of the chief examiner of the Ministry of Officials later.Those who are selected can be granted official positions immediately, and those who are not selected can only find a position such as a staff member of Jiedushi by themselves, and wait for the opportunity to become a full-time official later.

When Du Jianzhi, the Ministry of Rites, handed in the list of Chunwei's winners, I was thinking about interviewing the new Jinshi in person.Later generations will call this the Palace Examination, but it’s not impossible for me to set a precedent—it’s all about selecting talents anyway; without the title of the Palace Examination, can’t they be selected?

After hearing what I meant, Du Jianzhi was only a little taken aback. "Your Majesty wants to personally select talents, which is naturally excellent."

Looking at this reaction, I reckon that he is already like many ministers in the court, and I am used to me always wanting to come up with new ideas.Besides, I issued an edict not long ago to select all talents, so this matter can also be counted. "Then Dushang Shu thinks, how to arrange it properly?"

Du Jianzhi pondered for a while. "It's late February now, and I'm afraid I won't be able to finish it before the Shangsi. Why don't you wait until April so that the ministers can make good preparations, and so that all the new scholars can make good preparations."

Exam preparation time is indeed given, I nodded.

"May I ask Your Majesty if you have any questions?" Du Jianzhi asked again.

"Whether it's current affairs countermeasures, or poetry and prose, it's all possible." I couldn't help smiling, "It depends on what I will think of when the time comes."

Du Jianzhi is not stupid, he knew that what I said was meant to be kept secret, so he consciously stopped asking.

I suddenly thought of something again. "When will this year's Xinke Scholars Banquet be held?"

"Return to Your Majesty, this year it will be on the day of Shangsi, by the Qujiang Pool. I think that the people will all go out for an outing at that time, so that they can have a glimpse of the demeanor of the future pillars of the imperial court."

"This arrangement is very good." I nodded, thought for a while and added, "It's a pity that I can't come in person. Otherwise, at the banquet, the Xinke Scholars will each give a plate of imperial cherries and a box of sugar cheese. My congratulations."

Sugar cheese is not expensive, but things in the palace are always better.The cherries are fresh in season, but they are rare, and there is basically no market, let alone those produced by the Royal Cherry Orchard.

Du Jianzhi was a little surprised by this. "Your Majesty takes orders. Your Majesty is very kind, and I first thank you for all the new Jinshi."

When he stepped back, I couldn't help but raise the corners of my mouth.If I say no and give food, everyone will think that I really won't go; on the day of Shangsi, no one will guess that I will go quietly!

But obviously, this wave of smoke bombs can stop other people, but it can't stop Xie Jingyu who knows that Zhenai is going on tour in micro-clothes.No, as soon as Du Jianzhi handed down my oral order, he knew——

Xie Jingyu originally came to report the new progress of Yongji Canal to me.The Six Departments of the Prime Minister of Shangshu Province are busy with everything, and he always comes and leaves in a hurry.But this time, he asked one more question: "Your Majesty, the Shangsi is coming soon, are you planning to go to Qujiang Pond?"

Hearing this, I knew it well, and I couldn't help but smile. "Why, Xie Xiang wants to taste my cherries?"

"If your majesty is willing to give it to me, I will be grateful." Xie Jingyu continued, but I didn't take the topic away. "On the day of Shangsi, there will be many tourists by the Qujiang Pool. Your Majesty still needs to be cautious."

As long as you talk too much, you are like an old mother... I have slandered you for the one hundred and tenth time. "Xie Xiang has been working hard with his papers recently, and he can't rest for a few days in cold food. I'm afraid it's the same for Shangsi?"

Using holidays as a working day sounds miserable, but Xie Jingyu has no complaints. "Your Majesty has a great trust, I should do my best for His Majesty first, and then speak for myself."

I always knew he was a workaholic, but now I can't stand it anymore. "My entrustment is important, but things can never be finished. Thank you, you still have to pay attention to the combination of work and rest; if you wear yourself out, it's not worth it." of the capital.

Xie Jingyu's answer was to take a deep look at me. "I understand, I thank your Majesty for your understanding." He opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and said: "The Minister of Shangshu still has unfinished business, and I will take my leave first."

This……

I had to agree, and then I stared blankly.Did I arrange too many things at once last time?It shouldn't be so, the other ministers, and myself, feel okay... Could it be that Wang Ruojun is the shopkeeper and Xie Jingyu is so busy?Or, as Xie Jingyu said, in order to do the best of what I told him, he must also do what he thinks is the best?

Considering Xie Jingyu's character, the latter possibility is very high.

I have nothing to say for a while.Lift me up first, and then go to concentrate on my work, and call it all for me...

Xie Jingyu is a jerk!

Just when I was secretly sulking, Zhou Bubi came.He comes to me every day to obey orders and draw up edicts, and it is the same today. "Your Majesty," he said just after paying his respects, "I just saw you thanking Prime Minister on the Thousand Steps Corridor."

I nodded, not in the mood to answer.

Zhou Bubi looked at Zhen's complexion, and he was a little more careful when he spoke again: "Msg Xie is really busy these days. He hasn't returned home for several days, and his servants sent his servants to send the change of clothes to Shang Shusheng."

what? !

I rolled my eyes when I heard it.No wonder Xie Jingyu only said that I should be careful when I was in Shangsi, it turned out that he himself was even more foolish! "Why do I only know this now?"

"Because the rest of the people may not know." Zhou Bubi said more cautiously, "The minister was on duty a few days ago, and stayed for two minutes longer after changing shifts. On the way to leave, I happened to meet a servant of Prime Minister Xie's mansion. That's when I found out. The man still begged hard, asking the minister not to tell this matter."

Hearing this, I really convinced Xie Jingyu.

Working overtime every day and avoiding colleagues, where does he get so much energy?Then I suddenly remembered that he said that he had read the accounts of the account department for the past few years...At that time, I only thought he had read the general ledger, but judging from the current overtime work, his so-called "read" probably means all of them. up?The accounts of the Ministry of Finance are calculated in mountains for a year!

I was dumbfounded at first, and then I was overwhelmed with anger. "Who made him do it? Who allowed him to do it?"

"Your Majesty, calm down." Zhou Bubi knelt down hastily, "I have been thinking about it for a few days, and I really feel that this matter cannot be kept from Your Majesty, so..." He paused, and then said: "Xie Xiang should not know that I knew."

Hearing "Thank you for not knowing", I became more and more angry. "He's so courageous!" Those who know know that he is voluntary, but those who don't know think I'm fucking my subjects to death!It is estimated that he worked overtime secretly because he was afraid of being misunderstood; but if it spread, how many people would believe it?

Seeing that I was angry, Zhou Bubi kept silent knowingly.After a while, I slowly calmed down, but I lost the mood to do any work. "You go down first, I will announce you tomorrow."

Zhou Bubi seemed to want to get up, but he hesitated.

"Do you have anything else to say?" I asked.

"I just... suddenly have a remonstrance," Zhou Bubi said, "about this matter."

Hmm, is there a solution?I can barely bring up a little patience. "explain."

"I believe that the reason why Prime Minister Xie forgets to eat and sleep so much is that apart from Prime Minister Xie's desire to solve His Majesty's worries and problems, there is another obvious reason, that is, there are not many capable people in the court. This extra burden falls on Prime Minister Xie's shoulders."

Of course I know this.If it weren't for this, I wouldn't need to ask the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials to do more work of selecting talents and talents, and I wouldn't have to work so hard to find work for myself.

"I also know that your Majesty's expansion of the Hongwen Library, the court meeting with Beijing officials, and even face-to-face Jinshi in April are also for this reason." Zhou Bubi said, "Among them Jinshi is the big head. I think that although this move is very good, it is far away. Water can’t save the near fire—even if a new Jinshi is awarded an official, he still starts from a humble job; if he really wants to become a unique person, he must have three to five years of experience, and he can’t solve the immediate urgent need.”

"So?" I squinted my eyes, and already roughly guessed what he wanted to say.Who can climb to a higher position faster than Xinke Jinshi?Who has this qualification?

There is only one answer -

"Prince." Zhou Bubi said, bowing deeply, "I think that you should be able to give the princes a half-official position to help your majesty create a prosperous world. Besides, the royal family and relatives only earn their salaries and don't know how to work. Let them spend wantonly and encourage extravagant comparisons."

I admit that his latter sentence is quite correct, but the former one has yet to be verified. "Zhou Sheren knows why Emperor Tai|Zu changed his name to Yonghe, and he should also know what happened before the first year of Yonghe?"

Zhou Bubi kowtowed again. "The Rebellion of the Three Kings."

"Since you know it, why do you still make this remonstrance?"

"The three kings have committed chaos, and the Tai|Emperor Taizu has been pacified." Zhou Bubi respectfully said, "Now all the kings are His Majesty's brothers and sisters, and they have never acted like this. Therefore, I think that the chaos of the three kings is a disaster." Not as good as today. Today, His Majesty has ordered all ministers to recommend talents. Even if Your Majesty does not appoint cronyism, you should not avoid them for fear of not being able to do so. It is the right way to do it together, and to know people and make good use of them.”

Speaking of this, Zhou Bubi's forehead was already pressed against the ground, and he must know that what he said was exactly my taboo.But regardless of whether what he said makes sense, just dare to say this one...

"Let me think again." I waved my hand.

This matter was far from enough to be a strong remonstrance, so Zhou Bubi withdrew as he said.I thought about it alone for a while, and felt more and more headache.I don't worry about one or two...

It's decided, tonight I will personally go to Shangshu Province to block Xie Jingyu!

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