Chapter 406 The Emperor’s Shield
"Then do you know why you were placed in the Ministry of Rites and not the Ministry of War or the Ministry of Education?"
"How did I know this?" Fang Jun said depressedly.
In fact, what he was thinking was, isn't it because the Ministry of Rites is a Qingshui Yamen that only talks nonsense and has no power?
"Haha!" Fang Xuanling shook his head and laughed: "You, don't go out and get into trouble when you have nothing to do all day long. In your free time, you should also pay attention to the situation in the DPRK, and at least understand some trends. Don't think that you haven't done anything yet. When you enter the center, you can stay out of the situation. The situation is like a net, and the whole body can be affected by one move. Often, a small and inconspicuous thing can reveal the secret of the world. ”
Fang Jun was completely confused...
He is not a newbie in officialdom, nor is he ignorant of some of the hidden rules of officialdom. However, they lived more than a thousand years apart, and the social gap was too huge. This also led to completely different forms of officialdom, and the two political systems of monarchical society and socialism were even more different.
He knew some of the ways of being an official, but he had only a limited understanding of the rules of officialdom in the feudal dynasty.
Fang Jun said humbly: "Please ask father to teach me."
Fang Xuanling was very satisfied to see her son asking for advice humbly instead of complaining.
It is very rare for young people to have this state of mind and not complain blindly. The way of officialdom is unpredictable, profound and dark. No matter how talented or intelligent people are, it is impossible for them to know it from birth. They always have to suffer setbacks, or even get their heads broken and bleeding, before they can learn the three flavors, but the price is too high.
Some people are able to carefully ponder and reflect over and over again, and are able to uncover the secrets and advance to the clouds; while others are full of resentment and disheartened. Not only are their career setbacks, but even more, they are imprisoned and their reputations are ruined. There are also a few...
Fortunately, with my guidance, Erlang should be able to avoid detours!
"In this dynasty, the Ministry of Rites has always been a marginal office, with no real power and no benefits. It seems to be forgotten and inconspicuous." Fang Xuanling said seductively: "But in the previous dynasty, during the reign of Emperor Yang, the Ministry of Rites was What do you think is the most prominent yamen in the world along with the official department? ”
Fang Jun blinked and thought about it carefully. It seemed that the Ministry of Rites in his memory was indeed one of the most prominent yamen in the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties. Anyone who served as the Minister of Rites had a reputation for being knowledgeable and talented. Illustrious people, even in the late Ming Dynasty, those who had not served as the Minister of Rites were not allowed to enter the cabinet and become the Prime Minister...
But why did the Minister of Rites during the Zhenguan period have such no sense of existence?
What's the difference?
Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and Fang Jun blurted out: "Imperial examination?!"
Fang Xuanling was filled with great comfort, and looked like a child who could be taught, and said happily: "In April of the third year of Emperor Yang's reign in the Sui Dynasty, he ordered civil and military officials who have official duties to be 'filial piety and brother-in-law' and 'be virtuous and honest'. 'Knot The righteousness can be called "clean conduct, strong and upright", "unforgiving in adhering to the constitution", "excellent in academics", "beautiful in literature", "capable of generals", "arrogant in physical strength" and other ten imperial examination candidates, and they are also known as "test strategies" 'Get scholars. From that time on, in every imperial examination, the examiners were all ministers of the Ministry of Rites. Such a prominent position was naturally coveted by officials in the court. Once they took office, they would have the important task of promoting the world's elites. Who would not be grateful and willing to be a dog and horse if they succeeded. ? However, at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the country was in chaos and the Central Plains was in turmoil. To this day, your Majesty has decided to reopen the imperial examination to attract talented people from all over the world. "
Fang Jun was stunned: "Your Majesty wants to reopen the imperial examination and let me be the examiner?"
What a god! Wouldn't it be like becoming a "teacher" to countless students, with students all over the world?
"What a beautiful idea!" Fang Xuanling scolded and said helplessly: "You have such little ability, but you still want such a beautiful job? At best, it's just for you to help me get a good reputation. You are not qualified!"
"That's true..." Fang Jun woke up from his sweet dream and asked: "Then who is the current Minister of Rites?"
Fang Xuanling really wanted to slap this bastard son. It had been a few days since he came back, and he didn't even know who his immediate boss was?
Lao Fang snorted and said angrily: "It's Kong Yingda!"
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"Shenji Camp has been back to the city for several days. Why doesn't Fang Jun go to the Ministry of Etiquette to take up his new post? What is he doing?"
His Majesty Li Er was sitting cross-legged on the couch, holding a copy of "Wei Liao Zi" in his hand, looking at it with relish and asking casually. On one side of the brocade couch, Princess Gaoyang was sitting dignifiedly on her knees, peeling a pomegranate with her slender fingers. She peeled out the red seeds completely and placed them on the crystal clear glass plate in front of her. His Majesty Li Er took one pomegranate casually. Then spit the core into the spittoon at hand.
Hearing Fang Jun's name, Princess Gaoyang raised her eyes slightly and glanced at Li Junxian in front of the bed, but said nothing. She lowered her head again and peeled the pomegranate dexterously with her fingers, her two small ears as crystal as jade. But it stood up quietly...
Li Junxian replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, after returning from the Western Regions, Marquis Xinxiang first resigned from the post of admiral of the Shenji Camp, and then did not return home. Instead, he took the ashes of the Shenji Camp soldiers who died in the Western Expedition, together with your Majesty's The rewards are worthy of the military service and are delivered to relatives from door to door, even in remote locations."
His Majesty Li Er snorted: "Not back home? This bastard, on the night he just returned to Chang'an, he ran back to Lishan Farm in a hurry. Do you think I don't know? This move has violated military discipline, but I don’t care about it, I just care about it.”
Hearing this, Princess Gaoyang's delicate hands peeling the pomegranate paused slightly and bit her red lips gently.
On the night when he returned to Chang'an, did he ignore military discipline and run back to the farm? This black-faced god must have been so fascinated by Wu Meiniang's foxy girl that he couldn't wait to run back to enjoy the pleasure of fish and water...
That's too much!
After you get married, if you are still so greedy for beauty, you will definitely look good!
Princess Gao Yang was thinking angrily in her heart about how to punish the philandering Fang Jun. She thought of the safest way. She felt proud, her red lips slightly curled up, and she subconsciously moved her hands. The bright red pomegranate seeds suddenly shattered, and liquid oozed everywhere. Splash...
His Majesty Li Er cursed a few words, then put the military book in his hand on the couch, sighed softly, and said helplessly: "This guy is really not a fuel-efficient lamp. This is like inviting the general to buy the god." The hearts of the Jiying soldiers, who wouldn't die for them? Even if Chong'er takes over the Shenji Camp, he will probably be overwhelmed and unable to control it. Compared with Chong'er, who has less experience. , it’s still a bit worse..."
Li Junxian remained silent.
Since we know that Changsun Chong is not as good as Fang Jun, why should we hand over the Shenji Camp that Fang Jun created to Changsun Chong? As a result, it not only dampened Fang Jun's loyalty to the country, but also made Shen Jiying's people uneasy. It even made Changsun Chong anxious, which was really unwise.
But for Li Junxian, who had always admired His Majesty Li Er, he really did not believe that the wise and mighty Emperor of the Tang Dynasty could pull off such an obviously bad move...
Is there any mystery in it?
Of course, this matter has nothing to do with him, and Li Junxian neither asked nor talked about it...
Princess Gaoyang was secretly proud.
Changsun Chong has always been a good boy in the eyes of his elders. He is extraordinary in literary talent, handsome and heroic, smart, wise, gentle, mature and capable of big responsibilities... Almost all praises are accompanied by Changsun Chong.
Especially his father, who valued his cousin and brother-in-law very highly, and more than once, when teaching his brother Ji, he used Changsun Chong as a model, so that the brothers could learn from it...
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But for such a charming and dazzling person, his father personally admitted that he was not as good as Fang Jun!
Her Royal Highness the Princess is very proud of herself.
My husband-in-law is indeed no worse than anyone else...
His Majesty Li Er sighed for a few words, and while eating pomegranates, he said: "Don't worry about these two guys. They are fierce fire and true gold, or they are just superficial. You have time to sharpen them. You can spread the news. , after the Lantern Festival next year, I will appoint Kong Yingda, the Minister of Rites and the concubine of the crown prince, to offer wine to the prince. At that time, I will come in person to observe the interpretation and lay a memorial ceremony for Chinese culture. "
The so-called "contemplation and interpretation of Chinese Buddhism is based on Chinese traditional culture" means that a great ceremony was held to commemorate the sage Confucius. Confucian scholars held the scriptures and proclaimed their meanings, challenged each other and debated, and promoted the meaning of Confucian scriptures.
After a pause, His Majesty Li Er continued: "At the same time, the "Three Character Classic" compiled by Fang Jun will be published to the world, and the movable type printing technology invented by him will be announced to the public!"
"No!"
Li Junxian's heart trembled. Your Majesty is going to put Fang Jun on the fire...
Changsun Chong is going to abandon the book when he takes charge of Shenji Camp? Don't... well, I'm scared by everyone, so I have no choice but to spoil it! The prince, Changsun Chong, King Wei, Princess Changle... Well, there is a bond between these four people. As for what it is, Buddha said: It cannot be said... In short, if you have some patience, there will be a more exciting plot. Thank you!
(End of chapter)