When Emperor Hongzhi saw Zhu Houzhao being depressed, he smiled again: "I see that you are worried about labor in Shuntian Mansion, and you are thinner than before."

"Why..." Emperor Hongzhi stared at Zhu Houzhao: "Recently, what mystery is Shuntian Mansion making?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "Father, everything is fine here in Shuntian Mansion, but... I am waiting for the Ministry of Personnel to establish detailed rules for selecting officials as officials. If there is no constitution on the Ministry of Personnel, my son will not have the confidence."

Emperor Hongzhi nodded.

After Ouyang Zhi took over the Ministry of Personnel, he had already begun to draft detailed rules on selecting officials as officials.

In the new policy area, the selection of officials as officials is very effective.

You should know that the word "official" and the word "official" in front are rare. Because of the rareness, it is almost impossible for them to understand the situation.

The entire Ming Dynasty often had officials who were really exposed to specific affairs.

These minor officials, almost the bridge between the government and the people, are the mediums that truly convey the emperor's will and the government's decrees to the lowest level.

But the problem arises.

The minor official actually has no commission, no staffing, and nothing.

Not only are they discriminated against, they may be expelled at any time, and even... there is no slight standard.

Some of these people were just slaves brought by Shangguan, some were local rascals, and some were corvee laborers from the court, and those were recruited from the people.

The composition is complex, there are no rules, and even... there is no fixed quota of money and grain. Can the court and the government solve the problem with these people?

Therefore... After taking office in the Ministry of Personnel, Ouyang Zhi planned to adopt the experience he had in Baoding to regulate all officials.

After Emperor Taizu Gao became emperor, the emperor born to this civilian emperor was based on the principle of saving money. Where did the army come from? If the court can save, save it, and there is no need to raise it. Give them a piece of land, let them farm and eat themselves.

Where does the salary for an official come from?... Save it, save as much as you can. Don’t look at the fact that others are on the list of gold, but in fact, the salary is so low that it is outrageous. If you don’t have money, you won’t find a way?

As for the minor officials, they generally follow this policy.

But now... today is different from the past.

The treasury already has silver, at least in the capital, Baoding and Jiangnan areas, taxes are abundant.

Under such circumstances, it is urgent to complete the establishment of officials, solve their upward improvement methods, and allow them to work with peace of mind.

Because the matters that the government has to manage are becoming more and more complex and more detailed, without a group of capable officials, there is no way to resolve the various contradictions that follow.

The Ministry of Personnel has the two places in the south and north Zhili, which are the direction of temporary pilot projects.

Now, Ouyang Zhi has drafted a complete charter and then implemented it.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said, "What do the prince thinks here in Shuntian Mansion?"

Zhu Houzhao calmed down and said, "My son is ready. As soon as the charter is issued, the father issued an order, and the son is immediately starting to choose officials. The following vassal means that if you choose officials, you have to pass the examination. However, unlike the imperial examination, the content of this examination should be changed and should be closer to actual knowledge. On the other hand, because there are many quotas recruited, this examination will be much easier than the imperial examination. Shuntian Prefecture will give them certain guarantees, and at the same time... you must also formulate a standard for political achievements. Of course, the Ministry of Personnel has not yet come up with the charter, and Shuntian Prefecture dare not act rashly."

Emperor Hongzhi silently listened to Zhu Houzhao's words, and then sighed and said, "What about the previous officials?"

"Test the same exam." Zhu Houzhao said: "Of course, the difficulty can be reduced a little. If they can pass the exam, they will still be able to hold on. If they can pass such a simple exam, they will have to let them find another opportunity."

Emperor Hongzhi showed a hint of worry on his face and said, "But the most difficult thing now is not these old officials, but the previous imperial examination. What should we do? So many scholars have read the Four Books and Five Classics. Some have studied hard for half their lives. Now they are suddenly in Northern Zhili, and Southern Zhili also promote the selection of officials as officials. I am afraid that these people... will not follow it."

Emperor Hongzhi paused, frowned deeper, and continued: "The country's preferential treatment of scholars is not just because they read the Four Books and Five Classics well. The fundamental reason is that behind these scholars are gentry. Although the imperial examinations are still being carried out at the same time, people with discerning eyes can also see the general trend. How could they be willing to read useless books for the rest of their lives for their own future?"

When Fang Jifan heard this, he understood Emperor Hongzhi's concerns.

Focusing on the imperial examination, its essence is the idea of ​​literati and officials and emperors to rule the world together. Now the selection of officials as officials is rampant. Even if the provinces have not yet affected the imperial examinations, the imperial examinations will continue. Scholars and gentry think they know that the world is probably different from before.

In their eyes, this is nothing more than a change of dynasty.

If anyone's interests are damaged, how can he let it go?

The essence of this new policy is to benefit a group of emerging people, but at the same time, it also causes a group of old people who have not kept up with the times to lose the benefits they have always enjoyed.

Are they willing to...get to give up?

Fang Jifan thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, Ouyang Zhi will definitely consider this situation. He will always give them some concessions. The ministers think that they always say that they should take the world as their responsibility and be loyal to the court. They will definitely understand Your Majesty's difficulties. Your Majesty does not have to worry, they will not cause trouble."

"Hmm?" Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan: "How can I see it?"

Fang Jifan coughed, looked at Zhu Houzhao, and said embarrassedly: "If they dare to make trouble, the crown prince will beat them to death."

Zhu Houzhao's waist was straight, and her face suddenly had a sense of spirit.

Shuntian Mansion now wants money and money, food and food, and people. Fang Jifan's words are not groundless.

Zhu Houzhao was waiting for it day and night, but someone was rebelling.

It’s not ordinary to be happy if you come out and beat the other to death.

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and said, "I will discuss this with the cabinet, you guys..."

I didn't continue to say it later, and shook my head again, as if I felt that the young people always didn't know the taste of sorrow.

Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan left the palace and Fang Jifan was still thinking about Emperor Hongzhi's concerns along the way.

Selecting officials as officials was Ouyang Zhi’s biggest move in the Ministry of Personnel. This was equivalent to taking the future of countless scholars to attack, and the pressure could be imagined.

As his mentor, Fang Jifan really wanted to share some of his pressure.

Fang Jifan returned to his mansion thoughtfully, sat down, called someone to come and whispered.

The man nodded and went.

After Fang Jifan had a few cups of tea, the man brought seven or eight nearby gentry.

These gentry all looked tragic, not knowing what happened, they looked like frightened birds, looking at Fang Jifan with an innocent look.

But he saw Fang Jifan holding his legs up, holding a teacup, and smilingly looking at these gentry.

"Student...student..." The leader was a trembling old gentry with white hair and his beard and his head was afraid to raise his head. He forced a smile: "Student Wang Hanzheng, don't know the Duke of Qi..."

"There is one thing I want to investigate." Fang Jifan cleared his throat and said, "Have you heard of the choice of officials as officials?"

Why didn’t Wang Hanzheng hear that? He nodded immediately: “Listen…I’ve heard of some.”

"What do you think about this?" Fang Jifan said.

"This...this...this...the Duke of Qi means..."

"Don't be nervous." Fang Jifan pressed his hands and said with a smile: "The main thing is to investigate. There is no other meaning, and to test whether public opinion is available."

"This...this..."

"It's okay, old man, you can speak freely." Fang Jifan's voice was very gentle.

Seven or eight gentry looked at me, and I looked at you, looking at each other, and Wang Hanzheng immediately said, "Duke of Qi, this is a great thing. It can be said to be beneficial to the country and the people. Of course, the old man strongly agreed."

"Yes, yes, we strongly agree." Everyone nodded.

Fang Jifan frowned and said, "Do you have no children in your family to study?"

"Something is there." Wang Hanzheng looked at Fang Jifan carefully: "But who is Ouyang Butang? He is a capable official in our Ming Dynasty. What is the point of sacrifice for the court and for the Ming Dynasty? As long as the Duke of Qi gave an order, let alone select officials as officials, even if he asked the young old man to go up the knife mountain and go down the oil pan, we would be happy."

Fang Jifan sighed and said, "That's it, I thought everyone was against it."

Wang Hanzheng and others waved their hands one after another: "If there is nothing, no matter what, if anyone objected, it would be impossible to get along with us."

Fang Jifan was happy and smiled, "It's so good, it's so good, that's what you said. Come on, write down all their words and post them tomorrow. It's Wang Hanzheng who came to the door to cry and complain. Those who cried and robbed the sky and the earth were going to choose officials as officials."

Wang Hanzheng: “…”

At this time, they noticed that someone had already picked up a pen in the corner and was recording their words.

The record is finished.

The transcript was sent to them, and the signature was signed and copied.

Wang Hanzheng: "..." Gripping his teeth, his finger pressed on without hesitation.

When we came out of the Duke of Qi's mansion, we felt like we had walked around the Hall of Hell.

Wang Hanzheng and the gentry all were still scared and seemed scared.
Chapter completed!