Refugees have always been a thorny problem. The disaster-stricken counties are often hundreds of miles away from the capital. The refugees were driven and suppressed by city gate guards from other counties along the way, so they had to travel across mountains and rivers to reach the foot of the emperor.

They are all desperate people, and the only way to appease them is to give out porridge every day.

Although it doesn't cost much to feed these refugees, it will cause the refugees to stay in the capital, open their mouths to wait for food, and it will also lead to a surge in theft and robbery cases in the important places under the emperor's feet. During the curfew, these refugees can only be allowed to sit along the street. Moreover, the imperial court cannot support them for a lifetime.

Therefore, in the past, when a large number of refugees flooded into the capital in an emergency, the imperial court would most likely send imperial envoys to lead the soldiers and horses of the five cities to drive and suppress the refugees to prefectures and counties outside the capital for naturalization.

In order to complete the errands as soon as possible and restore law and order in the capital, resettling the refugees is a secondary task, and maintaining stability is the main means. This has resulted in a large number of refugees being beaten to death and starved to death, or turned into bandits, endangering the security of other states and counties.

Just now, Elder Xu Ge asked Han Jiao what "emergency countermeasure" is, because this matter must be dealt with "urgently", and it cannot be tossed for too long, let alone food and let the refugees stay in the capital directly. After all, the emperor was furious, It is much more serious than the consequences of rioting by refugees.

In fact, the previous dynasties did not have a proper countermeasure, and some dynasties even directly used the method of suppressing bandits to kill and recruit troops.

Therefore, the two experienced editors directly skipped the topic of appeasement, which is not suitable for detailed discussion, and turned to the disaster relief funds and long-term prevention strategies.

At this moment, Han Jiao actually proposed "to appease the refugees" in a daze.

Looking at Han Jiao's scholarly spirit, he would definitely propose "virtuous government" such as fixed-point porridge, so the two editors fell silent, waiting to see a joke.

Han Jiao seriously suggested to Elder Xu Ge: "In my humble opinion, the Ministry of Households must first allocate half a month's relief food, and distribute porridge to the refugees at designated locations."

Sure enough!

The editor who suggested the investigation of corrupt officials was impatient. Hearing this, he couldn't help but sneered, looked sideways at Han Jiao, and sighed sympathetically and contemptuously.

The other editor remained calm, and encouraged Han Jiao to continue with his eyes. He had long been displeased with the fact that this so-called child prodigy showed his face in front of the prince and even the emperor. This time, Han Jiao finally exposed his ignorance. .

Elder Xu Ge's face was still kind, but he accurately grasped the sharp edge of Han Jiao's words, and asked patiently, "How about in half a month? What good strategy does Mr. Han have to restore the capital's law and order?"

Han Jiaolang said: "It doesn't take half a month. I estimate that within half a month of giving out porridge, it is enough to resettle the refugees in batches."

The impatient editor mocked: "How to resettle? Are they all sent to your house for resettlement? There are at least [-] households of refugees! More than [-] people!"

Han Jiao smiled at him and continued to finish his suggestion: "I heard that the Holy Majesty planned to build an additional royal manor in the south of Gyeonggi last year. It is expected to be completed within two years and enough tenant farmers will be recruited for naturalization. In my humble opinion , now there are tens of thousands of strong and desperate peasants who have come to the capital from thousands of miles away. It is better to set up an additional county between Wuding Prefecture and Binzhou to allow these refugees to naturalize on the spot. Land reclamation, free of tax for two years. After two years, the tax of this new county may go directly to His Majesty's internal funds. In this way, the tax of a county is far more than a hundred times that of the manor, and the corvee of the Ministry of Industry to build a new manor can also be exempted Labor, because only one year of disaster relief food is allocated, and the refugees can build their own homes. In addition, according to the wishes of the refugees, those who are willing to repatriate their original places can be exempted from tax for two years and borrow food for one year. The farmers of the water conservancy dams can work hard to repay the borrowed grain, so that part of the cost of building flood control projects can also be saved."

As soon as the words fell, there was silence in the Wenhua Palace.

The two editors looked at Han Jiao in amazement.

Elder Xu Ge was still smiling, and nodded slightly to Han Jiao, but he did not comment on his proposal, but instead asked the two editors: "What do you two think of Mr. Han's proposal?"

The two editors came back to their senses, their faces flushed.

An editor regained his composure first, and said with a smile, "I think Master Han's proposal may be worth a try."

The impatient editor hurriedly responded: "The humble official has just thought of this idea, but no one has tried it before, and the risks are unknown, and the humble official dare not speak lightly."

Elder Xu Ge smiled kindly, stroked his beard and praised: "Okay, okay, I didn't invite the three of you here to solve the difficulties of the refugees."

All three of them were startled, and looked at Elder Xu Ge suspiciously.

If you don't invite them to come up with ideas, why invite them?

Elder Xu Ge stopped making rounds and said straight to the point: "After the early court today, Your Majesty summoned the old ministers and personally praised Han Jiao, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, as a man who can be made. Your Majesty intends to break the rules and promote Han Jiao to be the editor of the Hanlin Academy, and the Special Minister personally inspects it. Does he have the talent for the job? Therefore, the old man summoned three talented scholars, and tortured them with current events, in order to examine whether your focus can hit the point."

The two editors were full of astonishment, and the emperor actually proposed to make Han Jiao an exception to become an editor!

According to the regulations, Shu Jishi had to leave the hall after serving for three years and pass the examination before he could officially stay in the Imperial Academy.

However, Han Jiao had been appointed as a concubine for less than half a year, but he was exempted from the assessment, was named by the emperor, and was promoted in an exceptional way. How can he not make people jealous!

The promotion this time was not because of Han Jiao looking for a backer to go through the back door, but because a previous policy theory accidentally alarmed the emperor. At this moment, Han Jiao relied on his on-the-spot practical ability to crush the two editors present.

Xu Ge smiled and said: "The investigation has been completed, and the two editors think whether Han Jiao is qualified for the job of editor?"

Having already learned that Han Jiao was favored by the emperor, the quick-tempered editor quickly praised: "Master Han's countermeasures have convinced the humble official. If such a talented person is allowed to live in Xialiao, the humble official will be ashamed to stay in the Imperial Academy." Already!"

Another editor also hurriedly expressed his opinion: "The humble post seconded, Mr. Han should be promoted to the post of editor."

Han Jiao breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that Xu Ge's sudden summoning was not a special trip to set up a situation for him, but the emperor's intention.

Unexpectedly, the emperor who manages everything every day still remembers such a small person like him.

Without the expected danger, Han Jiao belatedly realized what kind of great opportunity he was experiencing.

Directly promoted to the editor of the Imperial Academy!

Isn't this just exempting the three-year internship period and directly entering the court as an official!

According to the usual practice, only the top three in the palace examination can directly become the official employees of the Imperial Academy, which is the privilege of the three top scholars who are the second in the list.

The rest of Jinshi who passed the selection of the museum can only obediently work as a temporary worker for three years. After the internship period, there will be another assessment, commonly known as "dismissing the museum".

Therefore, although the Imperial Academy has a low official rank, it is the most promising department in the officialdom. The folks even call the officials of the Imperial Academy "prime ministers". After all, the cabinet ministers are all born in the Imperial Academy, and there are few exceptions.

In the history of Dachu, there were only two people who became official employees of the Imperial Academy under the age of 20.

One is Li Qingchun, a 15-year-old prodigy who won the number one scholar in the Longyu years. It has been more than 200 years ago, and it has become a folk legend.

The other is Li Chengxiao, a 17-year-old prodigy in high school, who is the current cabinet assistant Li Gelao.

At this moment, Han Jiao has the opportunity to become the third official employee of the Imperial Academy under the age of 20 in the history of Great Chu.

Don't mention how excited!

I just don't know if Elder Xu Ge will give him this chance.

Why is the gentle smile on the old man's face gone?

Are you going to start a Jedi counterattack and criticize his plan like crazy?

Knowing that this is a test from the emperor, Han Jiao has figured out a more detailed and comprehensive plan to appease the people.

Can you give me another chance?

He wants to write a policy theory, a [-]-word policy theory!Arranging every finger of the refugees properly will not only save money, but also earn money for the emperor's father!

Elder Xu Ge stared at Han Jiao seriously, remained silent for a long time, finally made up his mind, and announced in a deep voice, "Congratulations to Mr. Han, you will be promoted to editor of the Imperial Academy today. From now on, the important affairs of the court will all depend on your cooperation."

Han Jiao felt that the surroundings were full of dazzling fireworks rising into the sky and blooming. He was so excited that he stood up involuntarily. Only then did he realize that this was not an awards ceremony, so he took advantage of the opportunity to salute Mr. Xu Ge, thanking him for his appreciation and trust.

The other two editors changed their disdainful expressions, got up with fawning faces, and congratulated Han Jiao.

After the inspection, Mr. Xu Ge left Han Jiao alone, and discussed with him in detail the specific plan to appease the refugees.

After a general discussion, Elder Xu Ge asked Han Jiao if he would like to take over the responsibility of temporarily supervising and appeasing the people.

Hearing this, Han Jiao instantly recovered his silence, and just looked at Elder Xu Ge with a smile as before, without speaking.

Elder Xu Ge was amused by this overly cautious boy, shook his head and sighed: "I appreciate your adaptability, so I want you to participate in appeasement work. There is no official position, and you will not be registered in the register. If there is any mistake in appeasement affairs, There will be other officials in charge."

Only then did Han Jiao readily agree.

He was almost bored in the Hanlin Academy. After finally waiting for an opportunity to do something practical for the disaster-stricken people, Han Jiao was eager to show his skills, but this opportunity was given by Mr. Xu Ge, so he had to deal with it cautiously.

After explaining the errand, Elder Xu Ge asked him to go back to the Imperial Academy to get busy.

Han Jiao got up to say goodbye, and the moment he turned around, Elder Xu Ge suddenly smiled and murmured something to himself.

Han Jiao's ears are sharp, and he vaguely heard what he said——

"Good boy, you deserve the praise of King Yan."

After leaving the Wenhua Palace, Han Jiao was always floating when he walked.

Back at the Hanlin Academy, things spread quickly, and colleagues kept congratulating them. Han Jiao had no intention of socializing at all, and it was really difficult not to laugh out loud.

It wasn't until the afternoon that Han Jiao recovered from the huge surprise that he realized that something was wrong—why didn't the brother with the closest relationship with him in the Imperial Academy come to congratulate him?

Han Jiao stretched his neck to look, and found that Zhou Hao was scratching his head and sitting at his desk in a daze, as if he had encountered some problem.

Out of the desire to share the joy with his brothers, Han Jiao took the initiative to go to Zhou Hao and asked him what problems he encountered.

Zhou Hao sighed, and told Han Jiao in a low voice: "Today, I will go to the study with the attendant, and explain this section to the princes—"

He knocked on the contents of the book, and said with a sad face: "When school was about to leave, the Ninth Prince suddenly ordered me to give him an example to explain this paragraph in detail. I... I was too nervous at the time. This is the first time that the Ninth Prince Ask me for advice, the allusions I have drawn seem inappropriate, I am afraid I have said something wrong."

Han Jiao's breezy smile suddenly froze, and he stared at Zhou Hao with cold eyes.

Zhou Hao was shocked by his eyes, and said nervously: "What's wrong? Is it serious? Will His Highness be angry because of this?"

Han Jiao asked blankly, "Did Your Highness ask you for advice? Your Highness Ninth Prince? Nine, Emperor, Son?"

Zhou Hao looked blank: "Yeah, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Han Jiao shook his head indifferently, and left after a few words of comfort.

My heart is full of doubts.

Why is the salted fish big boss suddenly so studious and motivated?

Actually ask the Shu Jishi for advice?

Han Jiao has participated in tutoring for so long, but he has never received any inquiries from the big boss.

What a big deal.

Anyway, now that he's been promoted, he doesn't need to help the prince with his homework in the future. The big boss can ask whoever he likes, and it has nothing to do with him.

Thinking about it this way, he was even more unconvinced.

Why didn't the stinky brother ask him for advice!

Are you looking down on him!

is not it!

When the class was over, Han Jiao had just walked out of the Imperial Academy when he saw the eunuchs from the Third Institute of the South waiting outside the door.

As soon as the eunuch saw him, he greeted him with a smile and said, "Master Han, Your Highness invites you to go to the Cuju field for a gathering."

After a moment.

The eunuch quickly ran back to the Cuju field, and reported to the three princes who were practicing: "Master Han said that he is on official business and cannot get away."

Xie Duo, who was running, stepped on the ball and turned to look at the eunuch in disbelief.

Da Chu's first Cuju master was rejected for the first time!

The author has something to say: Mr. Cotton: Once there was a child prodigy in front of you, but you didn’t cherish it, and you went to ask the child prodigy’s colleagues for advice, and you still want to see me waving?no way.

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