After two days of discussion, the cabinet finally selected a list that satisfied Ying Zheng.
In order to allow the officials in the DPRK to develop in an all-round way, the results of this scientific examination also selected the top three according to each family. Therefore, there were many people selected in this scientific examination, but there were not so many official positions in the DPRK.
How to allocate these people reasonably has become another headache for the cabinet.
Both Li Si and Feng Quji felt that such a thankless task should be done by someone willing to get involved.
So the two hit it off immediately, and went to Ran Fang's door with some gifts.
Different from the previous visit to ask for opinions, this time it was completely a task assigned to them by His Majesty. If they did not do it well, His Majesty would inevitably have opinions on them.
Therefore, when they met Ran Fang, their expressions and actions were very polite.
"How are you doing, sir?"
Looking at their appearance, Ran Fang knew that they came here today to seek something from him.
He was not annoyed, but just a little confused as to what could make the two prime ministers come to him together, and this was after the cabinet was established. This was very intriguing.
"generally."
"It would definitely be better if there were no other things to do."
"Haha," Li Si and Feng Quji looked at each other, and they clearly understood the meaning of Ran Fang's words, that is, it was best not to disturb him if nothing happened.
Especially things that had nothing to do with Ran Fang, he didn't want to get involved.
But since they are already here, how can the two of them let Ran Fang go?
Li Si had a good relationship with Ran Fang, and although there were some discords, he did not break out, so he smiled and said, "It's enough that you are fine, sir."
As if he didn't hear what Ran Fang was saying, he continued: "The two of us came today, not intentionally to disturb you sir."
"It's just that I don't know how to decide on some things, so I came here to find Mr. Xun. I hope that Mr. Xun can help me solve my doubts. I'm very grateful."
Seeing how sincere they said it, Ran knew that this matter was definitely not simple.
He also followed Li Si's example and replied with a smile: "The Prime Minister said this very politely."
"I am just a small official, how can I give you an answer to a matter that neither of the two prime ministers in the court can solve."
"It really upset me."
This was the first time for the two of them to hear Ran Fang speak in such a yin-yang manner, and they felt a little uncomfortable for a while.
Although Feng Quji didn't get along with Ran Fang much, he knew his temperament and liked to be direct. He and Li Si were talking in such a roundabout way, which might make Ran Fang unhappy.
Thinking about it, he said bluntly: "The two of us are here today for the purpose of scientific examination."
"Sir, I must have heard that the list of candidates for the scientific examination has been announced. The day after tomorrow is the day when they will enter the palace to meet His Majesty. They must choose their official positions before then."
"The cabinet should be responsible for this matter, but the selection of officials through the imperial examination is the first of its kind. We don't have any experience to draw from on how to arrange these officials."
"So, I thought of asking sir for advice. I wonder if he has any good advice?"
Hearing what he said, Ran Fang nodded slightly, and the expression on his face was no longer the same as before.
"As it was before, so be it now."
"They are all people who want to be officials. There should be no difference between nobility recommendation and imperial examination selection."
"The purpose of holding the imperial examination was to let people see that Da Qin was determined to treat everyone equally. If there are differences in the treatment of officials now, then what is the significance of this examination?"
This was the idea that Li Si and Feng went to Ji Ji to pursue. Although the imperial examination was over, they still felt in their hearts, how could these people compare with the nobles?
Therefore, they want to get an answer from Ran Fang, that is, these scientific examination candidates can be placed in an inconspicuous official position at will.
Unexpectedly, Ran Fang directly saw through their thoughts.
Li Si and Feng Quji rarely stood on the same line, but they got such a result.
"Haha, if that's the case, then it's just like what Mr. said, we both know what's going on."
Seeing Feng Quji say this, Li Si couldn't say anything else.
He also nodded, "It was the two of us who made this matter simple."
After the scientific examination came to fruition, Ran Fang thought that after Hu Hai secretly returned from Sishui County, he proposed to Ying Zheng that after the scientific examination, they would choose someone to go to Sishui County to continue disaster relief.
Now that the scientific examination has been concluded, a conclusion should be reached on this matter.
"Now there is only Xu Yuwen in Sishui County to provide disaster relief. When Mr. Hu Hai came back from Sishui County, another person should go to provide disaster relief. However, many officials in the court were punished at that time, so there was no suitable candidate."
"Now that the scientific examination is over, it's time to choose someone to go to Sishui County to spread the current policies of the Qin Dynasty to various places."
"It's just right to send someone for this matter."
When it comes to Hu Hai, Feng Quji feels a little uneasy. He was worried about himself before Zhao Gao was involved, but now that it has been so long, he is still worried.
Li Si, on the other hand, looked suddenly enlightened. If Ran Fang hadn't reminded him, he would have forgotten about it.
"Thank you sir for the reminder."
"On the list for this scientific examination, there is a farmer named Yin Xiuyuan. He has very good insights into the reform of today's agricultural tools."
"Nowadays, the agricultural tools in Xianyang City have been greatly improved, but other places are still the same. How about letting this person go to Surabaya County?"
Ran Fang had some impression of Yin Xiuyuan's name, not only because he was from a farm family, but also because his relationship with Zheng Guo was not very good. Although they were from the same school, they were very different in age, so they should not have crossed paths.
But the two people disliked each other, especially when it came to some changes made by Zheng Guo. Yin Xiuyuan would always put forward different opinions, and would even criticize the utensils made by Zheng Guo in some public places.
This caused a deep grudge between the two of them. When Li Si said this, it was hard not to make him think too much.
"I will not be involved in this matter. Since His Majesty has handed over the matter to the cabinet, it will naturally be up to you to make the decision."
Ran Fang had said so, so Li Si knew that he really didn't want to get involved in this matter, and he couldn't ask about other things.
Looking at Feng Quji, he didn't even say a word. He couldn't force Ran Fang on his own.
"If that's the case, then we won't bother you."
After saying that, the two stood up and left.
Thinking about the expression on Feng Quji's face when Hu Hai was mentioned just now, it was hard for Ran Fang not to wonder if there was some connection between them?
After Hu Hai returned to the palace and was banned by Ying Zheng, he seemed to have really repented and rehabilitated himself. He never left the palace or had any contact with officials in the court.
Such a quiet move is quite reassuring.
But in Ran Fang's view, although Hu Hai was not very smart, he must have been very ambitious after having been with Zhao Gao for so long. If there had been no movement for so long, he must be preparing for a big movement.
"Send someone to watch Hu Hai these days to see what he is doing in the palace?"
"Also, investigate whether Zhao Gao had any contact with Feng Quji before his accident?"
