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"You Ruo went to Bohai?"

"Yes."

"When are you going back to Hedong?"

Xun Yu's eyes flashed slightly. "Duke Yang means..."

"The siege of Yecheng has been lifted. You Ruying people are not only safe and sound, but most of them have already entered official positions. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for you to stay here and not leave. If you still have something to do, and it's so hard to say, can you say goodbye to me?" Let me tell you something?"

Xun Yu thought about it. "Party affairs."

Yang Biao frowned. "What is there to say about party affairs? Only 30 years have passed, and I have seen many things with my own eyes. Are you still worried that someone will make up lies to the wall? Besides, now that the residence newspaper is published all over the world, anyone who cares a little bit about current affairs will It will not be missed. Even if someone covers it up, it is just to cover up, how can it be hidden from the eyes of those who are interested."

Xun Yu gasped, his eyes widened, almost tearing his sockets.

The purpose of his coming here is to hope that the emperor will take back his order and not to collect the deeds of party members from all over the world, so as to have reservations about some radical things done by party members.

But Yang Biao's words made it clear that covering up the wrong is just to cover up the truth, and Xiang Bi's fiction can't be hidden from the eyes of those who are interested. The only way is to write the truth directly.

In this way, the partisans are, if not regarded as hypocrites, at least radicals, and their reputations are discredited.

He knew that Yang Biao had always disapproved of the party members' actions, but he really didn't expect Yang Biao to be so ruthless that he would speak up for the emperor and want to liquidate the party members.

Xun Yu swallowed, and said coldly, "Mr. Yang...don't you worry about the collapse of the world's hearts?"

Yang Biao turned his head to look at Xun Yu, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes.

He knew that although Xun Yu was Wang Zuozhi's talent, he was limited by his status as a party member and could not make a decision.

"Wen Ruo, what do you think is the primary cause of the political failures of this dynasty?"

Xun Yu hesitated for a moment, but still protested: "It's the second emperor Huan Ling's relative, a virtuous minister from far away. He believes in eunuchs and imprisons the party."

Yang Biao shook his head. "It's because the royal family is too large and the burden is too heavy. There are hundreds of palaces, most of which have been in disrepair for a long time, so there are frequent collapses, thunder and fire, and hundreds of millions of repairs and maintenance expenses. There are tens of thousands of concubines in the palace, food, clothing and rouge, and daily expenses. .”

He turned his head, looked at the river slowly flowing eastward, and sighed. "So the emperor reduced the palace, the queen and the nobles lived in the same hall, and the system of eunuchs was removed. Xun nobles presided over the Tongwen Hall, Song nobles and Dong nobles presided over the Taixue bookstore, and Ma nobles guarded the emperor. They all supported themselves with their salaries. They were supported by the court. Those who are just queens, princes, and daily expenses are just a few gold. This alone can save 20 billion a year."

Xun Yu held his breath.

He understood what Yang Biao meant.

The reason why the imperial court was unable to make ends meet was due to two important factors besides the endless wars.

One of them is that the royal family spends too much.

In addition to the emperor, empress dowager, and empress, there are many nobles and beauties in the harem, plus the maids and eunuchs who serve them, the number is nearly ten thousand, and the daily consumption is huge. Daily expenses such as food, clothing and rouge cost nearly a thousand gold.

This has always been the object of criticism by ministers, but it cannot be changed.

Now the Son of Heaven is taking action against himself, reducing the size of the harem, and letting nobles who have nothing to do to do things, saving this huge expenditure to only a fraction. The sincerity of the reform is not lacking.

If the emperor is like this, should the ministers also reciprocate?

If you are not even willing to face up to the problem, how can you talk about getting rid of bad governance and making innovations?

Xun Yu's voice was hoarse. "Is this... the meaning of the Son of Heaven, or the meaning of Duke Yang?"

"Who meant it? Is it important? Isn't right and wrong the most important thing?" Yang Gong turned his head and looked at Xun Yu. "Wen Ruo, you can't blind yourself to see Mount Tai. Wang Zishi ruined Chang'an in a moment of enthusiasm. Don't follow in his footsteps and ruin the opportunity of ZTE."

Chapter 961

In the autumn of the fifth year of Jian'an, two pieces of news appeared in the mansion newspaper, which caused huge controversy almost instantly.

One is that Lantai collected the deeds of party members from all over the world in order to compile "The Biography of the Party Gu".Regardless of the size of the matter, as long as it is related to party members, you can go to Shulantai.After Lantai's screening, it was used as the basis for writing "Dang Gu Lie Biography".

The author does not limit the scope, but only seeks truth.Considering the great influence of the party affairs and the complexity of the materials, Lantai will compile a monograph in addition to the "Biography of the Party Gu", and will include these original materials one by one for future generations to study.

Therefore, those who want to make fakes should weigh it, whether they should risk being exposed and become a laughing stock.

The second is that the first and second volumes of the Luoyang scrolls are engraved all over the world.

The first volume is the imperial palace, with the eunuch part attached, and the second volume is the mansion of the Yuan family in Runan in Luoyang.

These two volumes are well painted and even better carved, showing almost a panoramic view of the past glory and the current ruin of these palaces and houses, which makes people feel sorry for the past while feeling sorry for the tragedy of today.

In addition, a large number of text notes have been added, pointing out the inconsistencies in all residences with the ritual system.

The combination of pictures and texts can not only be used for appreciation and play, and the ancient and modern times, but also can be compared with the etiquette system described in the classics, which is conducive to learning Confucian classics.

At the beginning of the volume, there is a sentence inscribed by the emperor himself: Take history as a mirror, and you can know the rise and fall.

This set of picture scrolls is exquisitely carved, but the price is very cheap, and the value for money is excellent, so it immediately won the favor of readers.Some people just want to see what the imperial palace and wealthy families look like, to open their eyes; some just want to appreciate the handwriting of these famous masters and learn painting techniques from them;

At the end of the second volume, there are two more pages, marking the list of houses included in the publication plan, many of which are world-renowned virtuous officials and celebrities.

However, with the Runan Yuan family of four generations and three princes in front, anyone with a little brain knows that being included in the list is definitely not an honor, but will be infamous for thousands of years.

While the reputation of the Yuan family in Runan was discredited, Yuan Shu miraculously won the approval of many people.

One of the reasons is the courage to change.

People can not escape from doing wrong?There is nothing good that can be improved after passing by.

Compared with the transgressions under Yuan's glamorous appearance, Yuan Shu's dandyism is not worth mentioning, it's just a mischievous youth.

What's more, he has changed.

Together with the large number of orders for "Luoyang Picture Volume", there is a flood of materials about the deeds of party members.

Liu Xie was not in a hurry to identify the authenticity. He asked Cai Yan to record these materials one by one. for comments.

If anyone has a different opinion, after seeing these materials, they can write a letter to refute.

Jizhou Yinfang became busy all of a sudden, and the business was full.

Zhen Mi immediately asked the emperor to set up a new Yinfang in Zhongshan.The reason is also very good. There are a lot of forests near Zhongshan, and the wood resources are abundant, which can meet the requirements of engraving materials.

At this time, Liu Xie happened to be visiting Zhongshan, and was invited by Zhen Mi to inspect the site selection of Yinfang.

At this time, an incident happened. Zhongshan King Liu Zhi died of illness at the age of 57.

Although Liu Zhi had wives and concubines, he had no legitimate sons, who were expelled according to the law.

Zhongshan State was transferred to Zhongshan County, and Zhongshan Prime Minister was changed to Zhongshan Prefect.

In order to show the imperial court's sympathy for the clan, Liu Xie ordered to select two young men from among Liu Zhi's concubine sons, worship them as Langguan, and give others the right to take the exam, so that they can serve as officials in counties and counties and earn a share. Salary, support yourself.

Zhen Mi was the best at trying to figure out the emperor's mind, so without Liu Xie asking, she sent someone to deliver several sets of textbooks.

In all fairness, these clan children have no worries about food and clothing since they were young, and they are also taught by their masters to study. As long as they are not too useless, it is not difficult to pass the exam and find a job in the county.

If they really want to be so useless, they have to blame themselves.

Liu Xie's treatment of Zhongshan State spread all over the world with the Dibao, and the people of Jizhou rejoiced.Since even the children of the clan have to pass the exam if they want to be an official, who else can be an exception?Even if the children of aristocratic families and rich families have some advantages now, as long as they study hard, they can always win opportunities, and they don't have to go to gain a career or even be a servant.

The people's enthusiasm for studying is high, and the aristocratic families and children also feel the pressure, and they sign up to take the exam one after another, striving to seize this last window period.

At the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, the first exam started simultaneously in all counties and states in Jizhou, and tens of thousands of people entered the exam room.

Except Balhae County.

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Xun Chen stood on the side of the official road, eager to see through.

Until a carriage appeared in the smoky shadows of trees on both sides of the official road.

"Here we come, we come." Xun Chen greeted happily. "Jing Ran, wake up."

Han Xuan, who was dozing off against the tree with his neck hunched, was startled, stood up straight, raised his sleeves, wiped his eyes, and looked into the distance.

In a blink of an eye, a knight rushed up to Xun Chen and said loudly, "How dare you ask, but Jun Xun is your friend?"

"Exactly."

The knight arched his hands and waved to the carriage.The coachman slowed down slowly, and the carriage stopped in front of Xun Chen, and the attendant knights who followed also reined in their mounts, got off their horses, held the reins in their hands, and stood in a row.

Xun Chen saw it, turned his head and said to Han Xuan: "Jing Ran, this Zhong Yuanchang in Shangdang not only governs the people, but also governs the army."

Han Xuan was a little disapproving, but just smiled in agreement.

Xun Chen rushed forward and opened the curtain of the car. "Yuanchang, is the journey going well?"

Zhong Yao got out of the car, jumped to the ground, glanced over, saw Han Xuan beside Xun Chen, he couldn't help being a little surprised.

Xun Chen hurriedly stepped forward to introduce, and said that Han Xuan was Yuan Xi's military adviser and had made great contributions in the Xuzhou battle.This time Yuan Xi went to Liaodong with Xun You. He wanted to invite him to accompany him, but he refused.

Zhang Zhao practiced moral government in Bohai, and asked Han Xuan to be a meritorious officer. Han Xuan agreed, and today he represented Zhang Zhao to welcome Zhong Yao.

Suddenly, Zhong Yao bowed his hands to Han Xuan, but his attitude was a little flat.

Zhong Yao was tall, a full head taller than Han Xuan, and Han Xuan was a little uncomfortable.Seeing Zhong Yao's indifferent attitude at this moment, he was even more upset, so he reluctantly exchanged a few pleasantries, then stepped aside and watched Xun Chen and Zhong Yao talking.

Xun Chen also felt it, but didn't say anything.

When they got into the car, Han Xuan sat in the car alone, and Xun Chen asked Zhong Yao to go with him.After putting down the curtain, Xun Chen said, "Yuan Chang, are you familiar with Han Gongcao?"

Zhong Yao shook his head. "I don't know him in life, how did I know him well? I just have some thoughts about the local people serving as heroes. Is Zhang Zibu trying to sit on the Bohai Sea?"

Xun Chen was a little surprised.

The prefect sits and screams, and the meritorious director is the most satisfactory situation for the scholar-bureaucrats, so they praise it.Now the emperor allows them to govern according to their wishes in the Bohai Sea, and Zhong Yao also came here for this reason. Why did Zhong Yao criticize this when he got off the car?

"Yuan Chang thinks it's impossible?"

"You Ruo, this was possible in the past because of the election of meritorious officials. The local people know better about the quality of local talents, and they are able to serve according to their aptitude. Is Bohai now just Bohai for Bohai people? Han Jingran is a meritorious service officer, and he knows who is superior. Bad, who can win any job?"

Chapter 962

Xun Chen thought about it carefully, and felt that Zhong Yao's words were reasonable, but not entirely correct.

According to Zhong Yao, no qualified person can be selected to serve as a meritorious officer.

People who come to Bohai for the sake of good government come from all over the world. Even if they have heard about it, or even have a relationship with each other, they are not familiar with each other. It is not easy to know the strengths and weaknesses of each other and bestow them with suitable official positions. thing.

Don't you want to make meritorious service, learn from the emperor's New Deal in Jizhou, and use the method of examination?

This obviously won't work.

"From Yuan Chang's point of view, what should we do?"

"Youruo should have met Xu Wenxiu in Chang'an, how could you forget the other host of Yuedan Review?"

Xun Chen was taken aback. "Xu Zijiang?"

"Exactly. I have already written to him, asking him to come to Bohai Sea." Zhong Yao stroked his beard with confidence. "Not only do I want to recommend him as Bohai's meritorious service, but I also want to invite him to reopen the Yuedan Review in Bohai."

The corner of Xun Chen's mouth twitched, and he didn't speak for a while.

"You don't agree?" Zhong Yao narrowed his eyes.

Xun Chen took a deep breath and slowly regained his composure. "Yuan Chang has made outstanding achievements in Shangdang. He is willing to abandon his official position in Bohai for the sake of benevolent government. He is a county magistrate. His loyalty is commendable. How can I not agree. But even if Xu Zijiang knows people, he may need some time to get familiar with him when he first arrives in Bohai. For the current plan, it is better for Han Xuan to be in charge."

Zhong Yao thought for a while, nodded his head slightly, and agreed with Xun Chen's opinion.

"When passing through Weijun and Qinghe, I saw the mansion newspaper soliciting party affairs."

"I saw it too." Xun Chen felt a little bitter in his heart.

Before seeing the Di Bao, he had already received a letter from Xun Yu, knowing that the matter was irreversible.Whether it is the meaning of the emperor or Yang Biao, the court's liquidation of the party members is imperative.

And it is a reason that people cannot refuse: only when you know your mistakes can you correct them.

The emperor reduced the scale of the palace and greatly reduced the consumption of the royal family first, and no one could refuse this proposal.

It was also because of this that he desperately hoped that Zhang Zhao would succeed, so as to prove that although the party members were somewhat extreme, they were doing it for a noble purpose, not for personal gain.

It didn't succeed before because the emperor didn't cooperate and blocked it, which forced the party members to go to extremes.

But after arriving in Bohai for a while, he realized that it is not easy to achieve this.

Governance is very complicated. Although Bohai is only a county, a large number of interpersonal relationships have made him tired of coping.He originally thought that because of his lack of experience in local governance, it would be fine if Zhong Yao came.Now that Zhong Yao came, he realized that Zhong Yao seemed to be more extreme than him.

It is also true, if Zhong Yao is not extreme, how can he give up Shangdang Taidang and come to Bohai to serve as a county magistrate.

Xun Chen had some ominous premonition.

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Zhang Zhao warmly received Zhong Yao and exchanged opinions on how to govern.

Zhong Yao was outspoken and put forward his own opinions.