Lin Feng bowed and bowed to Ying Jiuxiao, then turned to look at all the scholars and said: "Speaking of all the princes in the court, I am the youngest one, with little qualifications and insufficient prestige. Your Majesty asked me to I am not talking because of my ability."
"In terms of ability, Zhang Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel, Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Hubu, Yan Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and other ministers are far beyond me. Their ability and experience in handling things are first-class in the world and the best."
"I still have to learn from them."
"That is to say, His Majesty relied on Zhong and asked me to take charge of the imperial examination. As you all know, the imperial examination provides a platform and opportunity for scholars all over the world, giving countless people the opportunity to display their talents."
"It can be said that the imperial examination was the first in the world. Because looking forward, there was no imperial examination."
Lin Feng's words echoed in the hall.
Ying Jiuxiao, Ying Yuqian and others were all a little confused and didn't understand what Lin Feng meant.
What is the intention?
Zhang Yi, Wang Tang and others also looked over with curious expressions on their faces.
Lin Feng continued: "Is the concept of the imperial examination very precious? In my opinion, it is not particularly precious. Because I have always believed that horses with thousands of miles of horses often exist, but Bole does not always exist. A person has talent, but he still needs a platform to support him. "
"It is said that when the sky is out of season, the sun and moon will have no light; when the earth is out of season, vegetation will not grow; when the water is out of season, the wind and waves will be uneven."
“Even if you are full of ambition, you will not be able to realize your ambition if you don’t have a platform.
"Qin is this platform."
"Your Majesty, I am your boss."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and said directly: "So I say that the concept of the imperial examination is not important, because if I didn't put it forward, someone else would have put it forward. As for your ability to come to Qin to participate in the imperial examination, His Majesty welcomes you and values you."
"I hope you will cherish your opportunity. Because in the whole world, only Qin can give you such an opportunity."
"Does Jin dare to hold imperial examinations?"
"Don't dare!"
"Does Qin dare to hold imperial examinations?"
"I don't dare."
"Only Your Majesty, only the Qin State, has such courage, which enables you to serve as officials."
Lin Feng's words were very direct. He didn't think he was flattering. What he explained was the fact that Qin State was completely different from Jin State and Qi State. Here in Qin, if you have a chance to get ahead, the imperial examination is your chance.
Jin State and Qi State are different.
After Zhang Yi, Wang Tang and others listened, they looked at each other, and each of them glanced at the emperor. Ying Jiuxiao looked satisfied and even more approving.
This is Lin Feng.
Capture the key points as soon as you open your mouth.
Before, they didn't understand Lin Feng's intention, but now they understand.
After listening to this, all the scholars had different ideas from Zhang Yi and others. After thinking in their hearts, these people nodded in agreement.
The Qin State was indeed different, and the emperor indeed relied heavily on them.
Lin Feng continued: "Back to the topic, Your Majesty asked me to say something, and I have to say something. Your Majesty talked about ambition, and the Prince talked about integrity. Now that it's my turn, I will talk about what a person needs to stand up in life. I think confidence is needed. "
"When you are in Qin State, you must have confidence in everything you do and don't be afraid."
"When it comes to confidence, many people think, I have no status, no status, and no adequate preparation, so how can I have confidence? I am just a small official doing things. Even if I become a county magistrate, there are prefects, governors, and court officials above me. Member, how can you have the confidence to do anything?"
"Wrong, that's not the case."
"The so-called confidence is not that you have prepared everything. It is not that you have confidence when you are in a high position, becoming one of the three ministers of the court, or a general in the army. That is the wrong confidence."
Lin Feng also started to get to the point.
As soon as these words came out, Ying Jiuxiao's eyes lit up. Sure enough, Lin Feng knew how to talk.
He said ambition.
The prince talks about integrity.
Lin Feng said he was confident.
No matter which one it is, the truth is actually the same. They all lead to the same destination by different paths. It is necessary to boost morale and strengthen the minds of scholars. And in front of the scholars, on this sacred occasion in the main hall, exactly this kind of chicken soup for the soul is needed.
This is the best way to talk.
Ying Jiuxiao is full of praise and expectations.
Lu Guang was very rational. Even when his heart was filled with passion after listening to the words of the emperor and the prince, he still remained rational. Now when he heard Lin Feng's words, he felt that he was really knowledgeable about everything in the world.
Lin Feng's words are very crucial.
Lin Feng continued the idea of the emperor and the prince, and there would be no problem in explaining his views. It can be seen from this that insight into the human heart is also knowledge.
Lu Guang felt that his visit was worth it.
The rest of the scholars were thinking. The scholars were extremely grateful to Lin Feng, so they were willing to listen to Lin Feng's words and felt that they made sense.
Lin Feng continued: "I believe that confidence does not distinguish between high and low, and regardless of status. You are a farmer who wants to grow better crops, pay taxes on time, and abide by the law. This is your confidence in life. I’m not afraid of anything else, I do what I have to do.”
"You are a businessman. You have a good way of doing business and a good way of making money. You don't pretend to be inferior, and you don't deceive the people. This is the foundation of your life."
"You are an official, you can benefit the people, you do not take bribes, you do not violate the law, you do not oppress the people, you make the local people live and work in peace and contentment, and you don't close your house at night without picking up things on the road. This is also the confidence of your life. No need to do it because you are a small county magistrate. Just belittle yourself."
"Confidence is shown in your actions, not in your status."
"Confidence depends on what you do, not your identity. No matter where you are, no matter what your identity is, even if you are a small farmer, an ordinary businessman, or even a beggar, as long as he has Beliefs and pursuits are based on confidence.”
"Going back to your status, you are all going to be officials in the future. Whether you are a small official or a high-ranking official in the court in the future, you should have the confidence to stand up for yourself. Without this, you will not be able to do anything. OK."
Lin Feng said seriously: "In my opinion, you must have ambition, backbone, and confidence. This is the most basic requirement. If you can't do the most basic things, how can we talk about governing the country and talking about the future? Of course, This also applies to myself, and I ask everyone to encourage you."
Snapped! Snapped! ! !
Applause suddenly sounded.
Ying Jiuxiao was delighted when he heard this and was the first to paw in praise.
Immediately afterwards, the prince, Wang Tang, Zhang Yi and others, as well as the scholars in the palace, also continued to applaud.
Applause sounded like thunder, echoing in the hall.
After a while, everyone stopped applauding. Ying Jiuxiao took over the words and said with approval: "Lin Feng's words are very good. I hope you can all encourage me. Back to the topic, when you go to the local government to govern, you must be diligent and practical. Spirit."
"A person who only talks verbally, behaves frivolously, promulgates laws and policies without investigating the situation, and only relies on fantasy, has no real talent and learning. Such a person will not go far."
"It is difficult for such a person to be of great use."
"You are the first class of scholars to be admitted and you are a role model for everyone. I hope that you can work down-to-earth, and what you do must be worthy of the first class of scholars to be admitted. identity."
"You still have a long way to go in the future, even more so. I hope that you will become the mainstay of the Qin State in the future and the pillars of our Qin State."
It would be even more exciting to win Jiuxiao.
Inspiring scholars.
Lin Feng took the words and said loudly: "I will swear allegiance to your Majesty to the death, strengthen the Qin State, and unify the world."
In this case, such words are most appropriate.
So Lin Feng shouted out.
Although Zhang Yi, Wang Tang and others felt embarrassed, Lin Feng shouted out, and his words were extremely politically correct and there was nothing wrong with them at all. So Zhang Yi, Wang Tang and others could not avoid it and could only shout together.
"Pledge to be loyal to Your Majesty to the death, strengthen the Qin State, and unify the world."
The six ministers, including Prince Ying Yuqian, also clenched their fists and shouted along.
"Pledge to be loyal to Your Majesty to the death, strengthen the Qin State, and unify the world."
One by one the scholars shouted, and all the scholars were extremely excited, extremely excited, and deeply inspired.
When Ying Jiuxiao saw this scene, he smiled wisely.
Lin Feng, this kid, always has such good timing. It was precisely these words that made the scholars return to their hearts and became the foundation for the future of Qin. With these scholars, as well as a steady stream of scholars entering the imperial examination in the future, the official system will become a living water, and Ying Jiuxiao will no longer worry about the aristocratic family.
Even with the help of these officials, Ying Jiuxiao can further strengthen its control over the local area.
Ying Jiuxiao waited for everyone to calm down, and continued: "As for your arrangements, the current general situation is that the top thirty people will be arranged to serve as county magistrates. Of course, they will mainly serve as county magistrates. There are more county magistrates in Yanzhou."
"You are new to the officialdom. It is impossible for you to serve in counties such as Xianyang and various county offices as soon as you arrive."
"In the Qin State, if you are capable and can manage the place well, you will be promoted quickly. In addition, I have carefully considered your assessment and promotion. I will not place it in the local area, but list it separately in the Ministry of Personnel. It is directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "In other words, your promotion does not depend on the place, but mainly on the court. The court will always pay attention to you."
Wow! !
The people present, the first thirty people, became excited.
Everyone is like this.
Everyone was extremely happy.
They go to local offices, even if they serve as magistrates of lower counties, they can reach the top in one step.
Ying Jiuxiao continued: "Of course, serving in the local government is not only an opportunity, but also a test. If you are not capable enough to govern a county, it will cause chaos in the local area and you will be dismissed. The capable will be promoted and the weak will be demoted. This is our country of Qin Basic principles of officialdom.”
"Thirty outsiders will also be assigned to serve in local areas, either as county captains, county magistrates, or as edicts. As long as you are capable and can stand out, the State of Qin will not hesitate to promote you."
"One more thing, all of you are either scholars from Qi or Jin, or ordinary scholars from poor families, and some of you are descendants of Qin's rich families. But many people may not know that Qin's A rule.”
"I will give you some advice now."
"Perhaps some people think that why are there official positions such as county magistrates and sergeants, which are all at the local level and not at the center of the court?"
"Don't think that the official position is low, because of the officialdom rules of the Qin State, all the Six Ministers and the Six Ministers of the Imperial Court, as long as they are important ministers of the Qin State, must start at the county level and must have a resume at the county level."
"Without experience in managing local government affairs at the county or county level, you are not allowed to hold important positions in the court, or enter the central government as officials. You can show your talents in the local area, and you must do a good job."
"All the officials of Qin have to get up like this."
"You were selected by the imperial examination and are the first batch of people. This is your opportunity. I have put the opportunity in front of you. Whether you can seize it or not depends on you."
hiss!
Lu Guang took a breath.
The rules of Qin are just different. Lu Guang is not old, but he is talented and has a broad vision. Lu Guang knows very well that the Xia Congress will collapse quickly now? It was not only the chaos in the place and the number of bandits, not only the emperor who was stupid, but also the officials.
The officials of Xia State, especially the central ministers, were very talkative and eloquent. In fact, there is no ability to govern the place. Once he got to the local level, he implemented policies haphazardly and made a mess. It’s just that you don’t have the ability to govern. The key is to keep making money.
Under this premise, the local area will naturally become further turbulent.
Many people in the Xia Kingdom's court were like this. Because these people were from big families, they could directly enter the central court as officials without having to work locally.
There are not a few such people, but the people at the center of the imperial court do not understand the local situation. They promulgate policies based on patting their heads and go their own way and feel good about themselves. The final result was that the local government and the imperial court were separated, further intensifying the turmoil in the world.
In fact, the same is true for Jin State.
In the center of Jin State, there is also no shortage of officials like this who do not know the local situation.
Comparing the two, Qin's system is the best. Lu Guang admired Qin's victory over Jiuxiao.
sharp!
so amazing!
Lu Guang was thankful that he came from Jin to Xianyang, Qin. If he stayed in the Jin Kingdom, with the influence of the Lu family, he would definitely be able to become an official, and his official position would not be low in the future. But what’s the point of being an official like that?
Only Qin has a clear leader.
Win Jiuxiao is the master of enlightenment.
The other scholars also became happy and excited. The iron law of Qin's officialdom means that their work at the local level is an extremely critical link. At this time, the local magistrates and assistant officials were extremely important.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "You take up a local position so that you can take care of yourself. Okay, let's not talk nonsense. It's a waste of time."
"Come here, pass the meal."
Ying Jiuxiao ordered to go down.
Because the side hall is spacious enough, and there is a desk in front of each scholar. The eunuchs from the palace filed in, and wine and dishes were placed in front of everyone. Ying Jiuxiao took the lead in picking up the wine glass and toasted to all the scholars, kicking off the banquet.
This banquet was ordinary for Ying Jiuxiao, Ying Yuqian, Lin Feng, Zhang Yi and others.
For scholars, it is extremely important.
Everyone was extremely excited.
In this banquet, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves in the end, because not much wine was given, and the scholars were all sober. A group of scholars finally left under the leadership of the eunuch.
In the main hall, only Ying Jiuxiao, Ying Yuqian, Lin Feng and the six ministers were left.
Ying Jiuxiao looked at Lin Feng, full of praise, and said with a smile: "Lin Feng, the imperial examination has basically come to an end. This year's imperial examination is over, and the next step is to look at next year. Next, it involves arranging scholars , I have taken up a position at the local level, what do you think of this matter?"
"Grandfather, it's time for me to rest."
Lin Feng looked tired and said: "The appointment and dismissal of officials is a matter for the Minister of Civil Affairs, and I will not interfere with it. From the beginning of the year to now, I have been busy with the imperial examination and the academy, and I am too tired, so I will follow up with the scholars." I have no control over the arrangement and let the officials go. What's more, my two wives are both pregnant for half a year and have to be watched every day. Please forgive me, Grandfather."
"You brat."
Ying Jiuxiao was furious after hearing this.
However, Lin Feng was so lazy and unwilling to get involved too much in government affairs. That is to say, the imperial examination benefits the country and the people, which is the foundation of the Qin State, so Lin Feng is obligated to support it at all costs.
Ying Jiuxiao finally nodded and said, "That's all, you've worked hard during this period, go back and have a good rest."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Thank you, Grandfather. It's getting late. There are children and wife at home. I have to leave first. Grandfather, please talk to the gentlemen slowly."
"Go!"
Ying Jiuxiao knew Lin Feng's nature and didn't force him.
Lin Feng left directly. He was too lazy to take care of the complicated personnel arrangements in the court. He would not interfere if he could, and went back to have a good rest.
