After Bai Yuyao and Xu Liuli became pregnant, their respective business affairs were temporarily put aside. Although it can be done, it is much less. In particular, Xu Liuli couldn't use force for fear of inducing fetal infection. Xu Liuli is also happy. For her, her children come first.
News of their pregnancy also reached the palace.
For this reason, Ying Jiuxiao specially sent an imperial doctor to come to the house to diagnose Bai Yuyao and Xu Liuli.
Only when there is an emergency can we respond.
Now that the Lin family's business is on the right track, and there are people responsible for each industry, Bai Yuyao only needs to control it from home.
Everything works in an orderly manner.
While Bai Yuyao and Xu Liuli were raising their children, Lin Feng was steadily advancing the imperial examinations and academies. As the news of Qin's implementation of imperial examinations spread, the news also spread to the south. Furthermore, the people of Heibingtai spread the news, so that the news suddenly spread in Jinling City of Jin State.
In the city of Jinling, there is the official office of the Ministry of Personnel.
Gu Xizheng was reading a book.
Although he is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and is in charge of government affairs, in fact, in most cases, he does not need to intervene in the affairs of various ministries. Generally speaking, there are rules to follow for everything, you just need to proceed according to the rules.
Only when emergencies such as major disasters occur will things get even busier.
In recent years, things have been going well for the Jin State. For Gu Xi, the official minister, everything was easy and there was nothing difficult about it. While Gu Xi was reading, there was a sound of footsteps, and an attendant came to Gu Xi's side and reported: "Gu Shangshu, Xie Xuan asks for an audience."
"please!"
Gu Xi gave an order.
The attendant went to inform, and after a while, Xie Xuan entered with a solemn look on his face.
Xie Xuandao: "Gu Shangshu."
Gu Xi said: "Xian brother, sit down and talk."
Xie Xuan sat down and said, "Gu Shangshu knows that there is something about the imperial examination of the State of Qin."
"I've heard about it, but this matter has nothing to do with our Jin country, so I didn't go into it in detail. Anyway, the Qin country has been making troubles these years, so let's just ignore it."
Gu Xi didn't take the imperial examination seriously.
Qin's national policy could not be arranged by Jin.
"well……"
Xie Xuan sighed and said: "Gu Shangshu, the launch of the imperial examination in the Qin State has caused a stir in the minds of the Jin scholars. Many people are clamoring to go to the Qin State to participate in the imperial examination. This has a very bad influence. Even the news spread throughout the Jin State, The impact is becoming more widespread. This is quite detrimental to us."
Gu Xi frowned and said, "That's not true."
Xie Xuan said: "I have a detailed understanding of Qin's imperial examination policy, which was implemented by Lin Feng in Qin. The purpose of the imperial examination is to recruit talents and select talented and capable people through scientific examinations. "
"It stands to reason that such an imperial examination method will inevitably be hindered by the old nobles and powerful families of the Qin State. However, the Emperor of Qin has pushed hard and has made the imperial examination a national policy and is progressing steadily."
"The candidates for Qin's imperial examination must be recruited regardless of where they are."
"In our Jin State, there are actually many local scholars who are unwilling to serve as officials. These people are capable, but do not have enough resources and backgrounds. Once the Qin State recruits them, these people will flow to the Qin State, which is quite dangerous to us. .”
"After all, these people are familiar with Jin State. Once Qin State and Jin State go to war, these people will become sharp weapons against us. So I think we must stop them. Or, our Jin State will also follow the example of Qin State and in Jin State Open the imperial examination."
There was a solemn look in Xie Xuan's eyes.
In Xie Xuan's view, the imperial examination was extremely helpful for the court to recruit talents.
"Are you crazy?"
Gu Xi was surprised.
With a look of horror on his face, he said: "My dear brother, the advancement of the imperial examination will shake the foundation of powerful families. If you understand this, you should know that the imperial examination cannot be implemented in our Jin country."
"There are many special features that Lin Feng can implement in the Qin State. It is impossible for us in the Jin State. I have also thought about this matter. If we really want to follow this strategy, as soon as the news comes out, both of us have to keep quiet. Die."
"So, I didn't even think about it or care about it."
Gu Xi said: "I advise you not to speak hastily, or you may get burned."
Xie Xuan sighed and said: "Gu Shangshu, I know you are a person with great ambitions, so I mentioned it. If it were anyone else, I would not have mentioned it. You should know that with the implementation of the imperial examination, talents will inevitably emerge in Qin. When Qin's national power increases, it will threaten us. If Jin does not respond, it will decline sooner or later, and it will be unable to stop Jin. Should we just sit back and ignore it?"
Gu Xi's eyes became serious and he said, "Brother Xian, have you ever asked your father about the imperial examination?"
Xie Xuandao: "I asked, but my father said that he doesn't care about this matter. He will not express his position unless he is in his position or seeking political power. My father only said these words, and more, he never said anything at all."
Gu Xi said: "If Mr. Xie does not express his position, he actually does not support the imperial examination. The reason is very simple. Jin's aristocratic families are deeply rooted. You and I are both from aristocratic families. It is extremely difficult to cut off your own roots. In other words, it is not possible at all. It can’t be done.”
Xie Xuandao: "Is this all?"
"I still have to report to His Majesty."
Gu Xi said: "Brother, let's go to see His Majesty together to explain the matter and see how His Majesty arranges it. Everything will be decided by His Majesty."
Xie Xuan nodded.
The two of them left the official office and went to the palace hall.
"Greetings to Your Majesty."
Gu Xi and Xie Xuan entered the hall and saluted Sima Chong.
Sima Chong smiled and said: "You guys come together, is there anything important?"
Gu Xi said: "Your Majesty, the Qin State has set up imperial examinations to recruit talents. Regardless of character or origin, it all depends on one's ability and knowledge. Anyone who passes the examination can be awarded an official position. This news has spread in our country of Jin. , many Jin scholars have already set off to go to Qin. I think this matter must be stopped."
Xie Xuan raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
He secretly thought that Gu Xi was indeed very sophisticated in handling matters, and if he were to report it, he would probably have to ask whether the Qin State had instituted imperial examinations, and whether the Jin State would also do so. Gu Xi's situation directly turned into the Jin State trying to curb the flow of scholars and avoid the most dangerous contradiction.
Sima Chong was stunned for a moment and then said, "Who proposed the Qin imperial examination?"
"Lin Feng!"
Gu Xi answered directly.
Sima Chong said: "The imperial examination does not restrict status, but it will affect the nobles of the Qin State. Isn't there anyone who can stop it?"
Gu Xi said: "I don't know the specific news yet. I only know that the Qin State has decided on the imperial examination strategy. The specific time is September 3rd this year. The location of the examination is in Xianyang."
Sima Chong also thought quickly in his heart.
This is a big deal.
At least it has an impact on Jin State.
Sima Chong had been the emperor for almost twenty years and knew that the family was the foundation of the Jin Dynasty and could not be changed. Once the Jin State promoted the imperial examination, it would inevitably shake the foundation of the Jin State. The only thing he could do was to curb the flow of scholars.
Sima Chong quickly figured it out and said: "The Qin State holds imperial examinations, and the Jin State has no control over it. How do you think we can curb the loss of talents?"
Gu Xi said: "Your Majesty, there are only three strategies. First, set up checkpoints at the border and strictly prohibit scholars from leaving Jin. Second, Jin will further recruit scholars on a large scale. We in Jin cannot hold imperial examinations, but we can in Jinling The city has set up a talent recruitment hall, and anyone with talent can come and recommend themselves."
"As long as they are capable people with special skills, the imperial court will appoint them."
"Third, mobilize people to search for the people of Heibingtai in various places, arrest the hidden stakes belonging to the Qin State, and at the same time prohibit the spread of Qin State's imperial examination news."
Gu Xi said: "Only through a three-pronged approach can it be possible to compete with Qin's imperial examination."
Xie Xuan's eyes lit up, Gu Xi's recruitment methods were indeed good.
At least, it can prevent some.
The Talent Recruitment Hall is inferior to the imperial examination. At least the aristocratic families can afford it, so that once the Jin State wants to hold the imperial examination, it will be resisted by countless aristocratic families.
Sima Chong ordered: "I agree, go and prepare."
"I excuse myself."
Gu Xi and Xie Xuan bowed and left.
After the two of them walked out of the hall, Xie Xuan praised: "Gu Shangshu is really amazing. The move of setting up the Talent Recruitment Hall is very clever."
"What's so wonderful about it?"
Gu Xi shook his head and said: "I just barely resisted Qin's imperial examination offensive, and this time to prevent the Jin scholars from leaving, I'm afraid I will also be scolded by countless scholars, and everyone will shout and beat me. In short, I just reluctantly Just do it.”
Xie Xuandao: "This is already very good."
Gu Xi sighed again. He looked at the setting sun on the horizon and felt worried for no reason.
The state of Qin is rising like the sun, but compared to the state of Qin, the state of Jin feels like it is declining. Perhaps the Jin State also participated in the destruction of the Xia State, and the Jin State's national power also greatly increased. But once compared with Qin, there is a different feeling.
However, the rest of the people did not have such a concept, but still believed that the Jin State was getting stronger and stronger.
Gu Xi couldn't help it either.
As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he can only do his best and strive to get things done.
