Chapter 5039 Private Giving and Receiving
Liu Xiangdao felt the gazes of the officials, frowned, and asked: "Does the official letter from the Ministry of Industry explain the situation? Why should Zhang Zixuan be awarded the official position?"
Shangguan Yi said: "There is indeed an explanation. It is said that Zhang Zizhou's father served as a chariot in Shaozhou. During his tenure, he deeply felt the hardships of the people of Shaozhou. Because the Dayu Mountains spanned the east and west and isolated the north and the south, Shaozhou was cut off. traffic, like A pool of stagnant water was difficult to supply and sell, so the people lived in poverty. Therefore, after several years of surveying the terrain and searching for people's conditions, they decided to dig up the Dayuling Mountains to connect the north and the south. However, the project was huge and not the same as Shaozhou. The local government could afford it, so he ordered Zhang Zixuan to go to Beijing to take the exam and hand over the construction drawings drawn by himself to the Duke of Yue. The Duke of Yue was grateful for the sincerity of the Zhang family and his son, and he also cared about the hardship of the people of Shaozhou. Come to the Ministry of Industry and Yan Shangshu talked about it, Yan Shangshu saw the album, checked the map, and thought it was feasible, and Zhang Zixuan was good at construction, so he was a rare talent, so he went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and wanted to assign Zhang Zixiao to the Ministry of Works..."< br>
He took the trouble to explain the cause and effect of the incident one by one. Otherwise, the officials could not be removed from the incident.
Liu Xiangdao was in a dilemma. This matter not only involved Yan Liben, but also Fang Jun was behind him. It seemed that there was indeed a secret exchange, but after careful consideration, he felt that this was not necessarily the case. Maybe the Ministry of Works really took a fancy to Zhang Zixuan. Talent?
Although he is upright, he is not stubborn. If this matter is really just Yan Li's love for Cai Cai, but he initiates impeachment on the basis of a private relationship, then Fang Jun will be completely offended.
He is not afraid of offending others. Most people can do nothing to him, but who is Fang Jun?
That guy has a bad temper, maybe he will be put on the censorship stage...
Just when he was hesitating, someone in the hall suddenly said: "Is this Zijou from the Fan Yang Zhang family? Oh, if I remember correctly, the Fan Yang Zhang family and the Fan Yang Lu family are old relatives. , the mother of the Duke of Yue and the wife of the prime minister came from the Lu family of Fan Yang..."
Liu Xiangdao sighed in his heart, there are so many bad people...
Zhengse said: "I would also like to ask Shangguan Shilang to put this matter aside for the time being. After I return to the Yushitai, I will conduct a detailed investigation and rule out any private discussions before making any judgment."
If it hadn't been for the sentence "Mr. Zhang and Mr. Lu are old relatives", he might still be able to pretend to be confused, but as soon as he said this sentence, he would have to give an explanation, otherwise wouldn't he, the imperial censor, be a corpse?
Shangguan Yi had no objections and immediately wanted to mark Zhang Zixuan's name as soon as he started writing.
Li Xiaogong, who had been looking gloomy all the time, disagreed and reminded: "Isn't the imperial censor too harsh? In this selection of officials, it is strictly forbidden to give or receive private appointments or operate behind the scenes. However, Zhang Zixuan's selection of officials was officially issued by the Ministry of Industry, and Yan Liben It has been stated that the Ministry of Industry chose Zhang Zixuan, and it is within the scope of formal regulations to investigate Zhang Zixuan. This is the scope of the Yushitai's authority. I will not comment, but Zhang Zixuan's selection cannot be shelved. "
When selecting officials, you cannot give or take them privately, but it does not say that you cannot have a certain yamen send you a letter to request someone, and the reasons are clearly given.
If the Yushitai puts aside the election of officials who are suspicious of whom, how can the Ministry of Personnel continue to work?
Du Zhengyi also said: "The Yushitai has its own responsibility to uphold the rules and regulations, but the staff also has its own procedures for handling affairs. If everything is accommodated to the Yushitai, how can the dignity of the staff remain? Since there is no clear evidence that Zhang If Zizhou's selection of officials violates discipline, the officials will continue to follow the process. If the imperial censor suspects that there are any violations, he can review it himself. "
The Ministry of Industry's writing made it clear that this was an act of the Ministry of Industry's Yamen Hall and had nothing to do with private individuals. How could the Yushitai be allowed to interfere?
Liu Xiangdao was eager for this, but his face was both embarrassed and annoyed: "Since the officials insist on doing this, I will review it after I go back to the Yushitai."
The matter was revealed, and the selection of officials continued.
The vast majority of new scholars have no official experience, so no matter how high or low their official position is, they cannot be awarded the title of chief official. Moreover, official positions such as Zhongshu Sheren and the Director of the Ministry of Industry are really special affairs. The other officials selected for Jinshi are all in the counties of Jingzhao, Taiyuan, and Henan, or they are Xiguan, internal servant, and internal government bureau order. Waiting for official position , even if the ranking is in the former, they can only serve as supervisory censor, ordnance supervisor, arsenal department chief, two capital city departments and other official positions... It can not only give people the opportunity to exercise, but will not affect the operation of various yamen.
In the evening, the selection of officials for all new scholars was completed.
The officials dispersed one after another, and in the end only Li Xiaogong, Liu Xiangdao and the two ministers were left.
Li Xiaogong stood up and stretched, and sighed to the ministers on his left and right: "In the past, I fought with Emperor Taizong. I was injured in many places and bled for many battles. I was able to maintain my youthful appearance. Now that I am getting older, my old injuries have recurred. , This body is really suffering, and the energy is hard to save. You have to pay more attention to the affairs of the Yamen, and do it with confidence. If anything goes wrong, you will be responsible for it. "
Du Zhengyi and Shangguan Yi both responded: "The prince's meritorious service is obvious. He should cultivate himself more. The lower officials will work hard and live up to the trust entrusted by the prince."
Who wouldn't love a boss who is willing to delegate power and take responsibility?
Li Xiaogong nodded and advised Liu Xiang: "Based on my understanding of Fang Er, Zhang Zixuan's matter must have nothing to do with him. The imperial censor can just write a letter to the Ministry of Works to inquire about the truth, and let Yan Liben give a reply. It is best not to make a big fanfare. Involve Fang Er. ”
Liu Xiangdao couldn't see that Li Xiaogong had really good intentions or was trying to excuse Fang Jun. After all, the two of them had always shared weal and woe and had a stake in each other, so he frowned and said, "I am not targeting anyone, but I am acting in accordance with the holy will. There is nothing wrong with it." . Besides, Fang Jun is now a Taiwei and can be regarded as the number one person in the dynasty. Can he act as recklessly as before and ignore the rules of officialdom? "
In the past, he did have scruples about involving Fang Jun. The guy was just a stick and could not be messed with. He often scolded and scolded the ministers, and he would not take him as a censor doctor seriously. But now Fang Jun is still a Taiwei, an extremely high-ranking official. How can he still be as careless and wanton as before?
Once an official reaches a certain level, he or she must abide by some official rules.
Li Xiaogong glanced at him in surprise and said curiously: "Is this the first day you met Fang Er? Why did that guy ever care about the so-called officialdom rules you mentioned? If he is unreasonable, he will evade, deny and confuse in every possible way. If he is reasonable, Even the imperial censor dared to break the leg letter Don't believe me? I'm just saying a few words and don't want to cause trouble. The imperial censor can do what he wants. However, my waist and knees are weak and my spirit is exhausted after sitting for a whole day, so I won't treat the censor late. It’s time to eat.”
After saying that, he stopped paying attention, turned around and walked away slowly with his hands behind his back.
When Li Xiaogong's figure disappeared into the shadow of the ginkgo tree in the courtyard, Shangguan Yi smiled awkwardly and said: "The lower official arranged for a banquet to entertain the imperial censor?"
When two yamen work together like this, the landlord must arrange meals, otherwise he will offend others. Li Xiaogong's status was aloof and he didn't care about these official rules, but Shangguan Yi, as a lower official, always had to be polite.
Liu Xiangdao naturally knew that these were polite words, so he smiled and said, "Everyone has worked hard for a long day. Let's go home and have a rest. If I have free time another day, I will treat the two servants to a few drinks."
Du Zhengyi returned the courtesy: "You're welcome, you're welcome."
Shangguan Yi: "Don't dare."
The three of them saluted each other, and Liu Xiangdao turned and left.
Du Zhengyi stroked his beard and squinted his eyes: "You Shao thinks the imperial censor will publicly make a big deal about Zhang Zixuan?"
Shangguan Yi thought for a while and said: "Although there is a suspicion of private favors in this matter, but there is no evidence, it is difficult for the Yushitai to hold on to it, right?"
Du Zhengyi said with a smile: "For some people, their background determines their stance, and their stance determines their style. When acting, the first thing they consider is not necessarily their own pros and cons, let alone the right or wrong of the rules. Therefore, some unbelievable things often appear in history books. Our future generations’ perspective Looking at those things, I just feel that they are completely ridiculous and stupid, but I don't know that behind the few lines in the history books, there may be unknown reasons... In the court, the position is more important than the ability. Remember, remember.”
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Shangguan Yi returned to the mansion, bathed and changed clothes under the service of the maid. After having dinner with his wife, he drank tea in the study, pondered over Du Zhengyi's previous words, and came to some understanding.
Soon, the eldest son Shangguan Tingzhi and the second son Shangguan Tingzhang came back from outside and entered the study to say hello.
Shangguan Yi is handsome and personable, and his two sons are also handsome, plump and handsome.
After Shangguan Tingzhi saw the ceremony, he hurriedly asked: "Father, what is the result of today's official selection? I wonder which yamen I will serve in?"
He also took part in the imperial examination this time, passed the imperial examination, and was selected for official positions.
It's just that because His Majesty attaches great importance to this selection of officials, it has attracted the attention of both the government and the public. Even though his father is the right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he does not dare to operate in private, and even has to avoid suspicion...
Shangguan Yi glanced at his son and said, "Xi Shi Shi Cheng."
"Huh?"
Shangguan Tingzhi exclaimed in disbelief: "Although my son never calls himself a descendant of a noble family, he is well-read in poetry and has a clean family background. Even if he does not join the Six Ministries and Nine Temples, he should still work in prefectures and counties. How can he hang out with merchants?" Place? ”
Shangguan Tingzhang also said: "Even if you are the mayor, you can go to the East Market, how can you be in the West Market?"
Most of the shops in the East Market were set up by the homes of powerful officials. The goods were valuable, and most of the sellers were princes, princes and ministers. They were relatively clean and light. The West Market, on the other hand, is mostly barbarians who gather goods from all over the world. Every day, there are herds of cattle and sheep, and there are endless packhorses. It is chaotic and dirty, and it is relatively low-class.
Shangguan Yi frowned: "This is a decision of the Ministry of Personnel. As a father and a minister on the right, you must avoid suspicion. No matter how the decision is made in the ministry, you will be an official wherever you go. How can you be picky? Besides, Xishi Shicheng sees it It seems humble, but in fact you have a bright future. You must learn economics in a down-to-earth manner, which will be beneficial to you in the future." With the prosperity of maritime trade and the smoothness of the Silk Road, all goods from all over the world came to and from the Tang Dynasty, and the economy was extremely prosperous. In the past, the "scholars, farmers, industry and commerce" were somewhat outdated. Anyone with insight knows that the first priority of an official is economics. The truth is that if you are good at trade and understand the economy, you are more likely to seal a border.