Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

Xiao Zirong didn't mind either. If Chai Shuren understood, he would probably ask about odd changes and even changes.

He explained in detail that the so-called Privy Council is the intelligence agency, and Tianxiaxing is the staff of the intelligence agency, and the current name is-Xi Zuo.

It's just that Xiao Zirong likes these two names, so he put them on.

When it comes to fine work, it feels particularly off the stage, but when it comes to walking in the world, it feels very grand.

Chai Shuren was also taken aback when he heard that.

He was a little worried and said, "What does Your Highness want to do with this Privy Council?"

The intelligence agency must be in the hands of the emperor.

Xiao Zirong waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, the Privy Council's work is more to collect public opinion and guide the direction of public opinion, and it will not spy on any intelligence."

Chai Shuren originally wanted to ask Xiao Zirong if he had asked the regent.

But he swallowed the words again.

Xiao Zirong's age is just the time when he is ready to show his talents, not to mention that he has more experience than ordinary young princes. He has succeeded before, so he definitely doesn't like to be restrained by others.

Even if it was the regent, he opened his mouth as the king of Jinling to ask the king of Jinling to ask the regent's opinion, I'm afraid he would be unhappy.

However, Chai Shuren was very worried that he was jumping on the verge of rebellion but dared not speak up.

It's no wonder he thinks too much, how many of the Xiao family are honest?Most of the turmoil in the south in recent years was caused by the Xiao family.

The aristocratic family has a large population, and there are also many traitors.

Chai Shuren was very worried, and he didn't dare to tell his father about this matter. If his father told the emperor or the regent, then... he would be cold too.

Hey, this is also because King Jinling is really a good boss. Even though he has not been with King Jinling for a long time, the other party has fully given him respect and rights, and he has never been suspicious, and I am... It may be a bit exaggerated to say that he is wise and powerful, but The mind is really clear.

It is not easy to meet such a boss, and Chai Shuren wants to work for two more years.

Xiao Zirong also understood Chai Shuren's thoughts, coughed lightly and said, "I didn't intend to treat the Privy Council as a secret institution when I told you about this matter. Well, take a look at this official system."

Chai Shuren was not surprised to hear that Xiao Zirong wanted to show him the official system. He had heard the rumor before that the imperial examination in Jinling was to prepare for the reform of the official system.

It can be said that Jinling is now a pilot project. The imperial examination is a preparation for changing the official system. If Jinling goes well here, it will basically start to be promoted nationwide.

It's just that Chai Shuren didn't know what the reformed official system would look like. He picked it up and took a look at it, and found that the writing was very clear, even the departments and official positions he had never heard of explained their responsibilities.

Because his subordinates are in charge of the entire Jinling Kingdom, Xiao Zirong didn't need to streamline it this time, and directly moved the three-province and six-ministration system over. As for the more advanced system...forget it for the time being, you have to eat at one bite.

It took Chai Shuren almost a quarter of an hour to look at this official system. This was the result of knowing that he was still in front of the King of Jinling and could not keep His Highness waiting for a long time before restraining himself.

He was a little excited and asked: "Your Highness, can I let the minister go back and study it carefully?"

Xiao Zirong rubbed his nose and said, "Yes, what I want to tell you is that the Yushitai, which supervises civil and military officials, will be led by me personally, and the Privy Council will also be included in the supervision at that time."

After hearing this, Chai Shuren was relieved. Although they were not within the scope of the imperial court's physique, they would not have to worry about their development in the wrong direction if they were included in the supervision.

He believes in King Jinling, but King Jinling has so many things to do every day, it is impossible to stare at them every day, and walking in the world must be outside, so King Jinling naturally doesn't have the time to stare at them. No one knows what will happen at that time.

It's good now, he said that King Jinling's mind is not so confused.

Chai Shuren happily left with the new official system, and Xiao Zirong didn't mind, anyway, he would have to tell him about it sooner or later, after the palace examination, the entire official system would be changed.

These novices will fill some of the less important positions, let them exercise.

However, after the real palace examination list was released, Xiao Zirong looked at the palace examination list and couldn't help but fell into deep thought. Why would a sixth-rank official come to take the exam?

What are you doing for fun?

Yes, he didn't pay attention to the list of candidates before. After all, there are so many people, who has the time to read it a little bit?

As a result, after the ranking of the second exam was released, he saw a few familiar names at a glance.

Although in terms of his rank, a sixth-rank official doesn't seem to be a big deal, but in fact it depends on where the sixth-rank official is.

And these officials had followed Xiao Xuan to Taoyuan City before, otherwise Xiao Zirong would not have found them familiar.

If it's just one person, it's fine. From this point of view... there are at least ten people. You must know that there are a total of 100 people in the palace examination.

Xiao Zirong really can't laugh or cry, but this is also his negligence. He didn't expect that people who have become officials would resign and come to take the exam. Maybe they are aiming at the official positions after the Jinling King's reform, but...you are not equivalent to full-level numbers Come over to fry the fish pond?

These people directly took all the previous rankings.

They are born with good knowledge and ability, and have work experience. How can ordinary students compare to them?

How does this make Xiao Zirong choose?It's not fair not to choose them, but it feels unfair to choose them.

Xiao Zirong looked at Chai Shuren very depressed and said: "This matter is really difficult, hey, it was my mistake."

He subconsciously thought that those who came to take the test were all white, but he forgot that there was no limit, so naturally anyone can take the test, and if the three people are willing, they can all come to take the test.

Chai Shuren immediately said: "How can there be anything perfect in the world? Your Highness has thought and thought perfectly, and this is just a small loophole. Since the students did not protest, it proves that they also accept it. Your Highness will follow the normal process." Let's go, the next imperial examination will be set."

Xiao Zirong felt a little regretful: "But people who could have entered the top three, I'm afraid they won't be able to enter this time."

Chai Shu smiled and said: "Entering the top three is also to get a better official position. Now these people don't need to study and can be independent. The rest of the people will be arranged according to His Highness's original idea. Except for the title of top three, others It doesn't matter."

Xiao Zirong thought so too, but if he missed it, he might have missed the opportunity to be famous in history.

Although the first imperial examination was held in Taoyuan City, according to the current habit of compiling history, it may be difficult for those little ladies in Taoyuan City to enter the records, so it may be this time that was really recorded as the first imperial examination.

But it doesn't matter, there are so many champions in history, and few of them can really leave their names in history.

Xiao Zirong quickly put this matter aside and began to prepare for the palace examination.

The questions he gave for the palace test were not particularly big, because he didn't want to sit on the top and watch the people below answer the questions for an hour, so he directly divided the palace test into two groups. The first wave was for answering questions, and he would not appear in this part. .

Then after the test papers come up, he will check them, and then select 20 people to ask and answer in person.

Hey, originally he wanted to choose ten people, but when these officials messed up, they would take all ten people, and had to expand the number of places.

Xiao Zirong is a person who attaches great importance to the sense of ritual. On the day of the palace examination, he asked candidates to be introduced from the side door, and reminded that only the king of Jinling and his concubine can go through the main door, and only those who have won the top three can go through this experience.

Everyone was very excited after hearing this, the main entrance of the palace, of course not just anyone can walk, let alone the palace, with their identities, they can also walk through the main entrance of the county government.

But now the top three have the opportunity to come out from the main entrance of the palace, and they can also ride horses and parade through the streets to tell the world!

Who doesn't like being in the limelight, and no matter how you look at it, such an arrangement represents King Jinling's respect for scholars.

Although everyone has heard that he even let women take exams before, and they all have some complaints about this, but now they think that maybe the King of Jinling simply respects knowledge and has a broad and fraternal mind, so they hope that everyone in the world will have a good heart. genuine talent.

Even if such a person is not a saint, he is definitely not a layman.

And Xiao Zirong, who was considered by these students to be an ordinary person, was holding the ledger and sighing.

A cement factory has been built. To make cement, some raw materials must be imported, such as limestone and sand.

Although they are close to the sea, the sand can't be used casually. It needs to be sifted and sorted. These are all artificial, and he has set up another sand field.

No money has been made here, but the money is spent like water, so that when he repays the account next time, he feels distressed, and the stamp is all gritted.

Before going to the interview, he cherished the gold ingots on the desk. Being selective and superstitious, he asked an alchemist to calculate the financial position in his study, and then put the gold ingots there.

He wanted to release the God of Wealth, but he had to burn incense to worship the God of Wealth, which didn't match his personality, so let's put two gold ingots to mean it.

Xiao Zirong, who still cared about money, was like a different person after changing his clothes. The attribute of majesty cannot be pretended, so he can only try to make himself look calm and reliable.

It's a pity that his face can't bring coercion. At this time, he is particularly envious of Xiao Xuexing's rather fierce appearance, the kind that can make people shudder with just one look.

It's just that after he sat on the throne, he realized that it didn't matter what he looked like, after all, no one below dared to look up at him.