In the palace.
Everyone looked at each other.
The old emperor said coldly: "King Qin, continue."
King Qin smiled and said: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, Long Yan's rule over the Western Regions has been to garrison troops. However, due to various reasons, it is often beyond the reach of the whip."
"The barbarians in the Western Region often rise up and cause chaos. Long Yan is tired of coping with this repeated situation. The Western Region is also resorting to military warfare, and the people are in dire straits."
"If this continues, it will be a drag on me, Long Yan."
After hearing this, everyone nodded.
For the countries in the Western Region, all dynasties have actually been a headache. As a vassal state, Long Yan was engaged in money-losing business. Never mind, the temperament of a great nation is gone again.
Anyway, it’s just one word.
Lose money!
King Qin continued: "But Liu Zhizhou made such drastic reforms. Although it sounds deviant, it is of great benefit to Long Yan! Your Majesty, the barbaric land is already barren and desolate. Why is Longyan so powerful?" care?"
"If it can be cured, it will be cured. If it cannot be cured, it will become a place of exile."
"Brother Chen believes that this is what Liu Zhizhou thinks."
"As for what he said about pure land and freedom..."
The King of Qin laughed and said: "You are all capable men with lofty ideals and great weapons of the country. Who can still be calm and composed after having a taste of power? Therefore, my brother believes that this is just a ploy of Liu Zhizhou! Moreover, Your Majesty, it was you who allowed the Western Region Protectorate to do things easily in your imperial edict!"
The entire palace was silent.
yes.
Power, fame and fortune are things that everyone has been pursuing since ancient times, even at the expense of their own lives.
This Liu Zhizhou, Liu Dahao, is now extremely powerful in Long Yan. Why would they want to do the opposite?
Zhu Zhen was speechless for a moment.
"What King Qin said is absolutely true!"
"The King of Qin is as if he were observing fire!"
"In Liu Zhizhou's words, this is just his ingenious colonial method! It is clear from the Holy Spirit!"
The old emperor Xie Tianyao nodded slowly without comment.
Those gloomy eyes looked around, then stood up and turned to leave.
"Retreat!"
Manager Zhou sang loudly.
The civil and military personnel were left behind, looking at each other.
Your Majesty, what does this mean?
…
Liu Zheng is very busy.
In other words, the whole of Yanqi is very busy.
Dreams are beautiful, but reality is very complicated.
After Liu Zheng's article "I Have a Dream" came out, it went viral throughout Yanqi.
Western Region Construction Corps.
In this regard, the Governor's Office has issued detailed policies.
Nowadays, if the soldiers of the Yinzhou Army are willing to stay in the Western Region and build this place, they will be rewarded with a thousand points. What is the concept of this thousand points?
Can be exchanged for one thousand Yinzhou coins!
Or, you can be a commander, that is, a manager, in today's Construction Corps.
This instantly attracted many soldiers, who signed up to stay.
The same goes for the craftsmen who come from all over Longyan. Positions and point rewards are allocated based on their skills.
Prisoners from Long Yan have a slightly lower starting point. After all, you are a guilty person. After half a year, you will be restored to a free citizen, and then you will start to calculate your points.
These slaves in the Western Region have the lowest starting point, but for them, this is still the greatest good news - after three years of being freed from slavery, their children will automatically become free citizens. Within three years, there will still be points rewards, but they will It's a different standard. After three years, the points accumulation system will be the same as others!
certainly.
No system is static. Those who have made major contributions will naturally have different rewards.
After Liu Zheng's "I Have a Dream" was released, for three consecutive days, the enthusiasm of people regardless of their status in Yanqi City was quite high.
at this time.
In a residential house in Yanqi.
"Sir, they have all signed up, are we?"
An old man in brocade clothes was sitting in the room. A man who looked like a servant came over and asked.
The old man's beard and hair were all white, and he laughed and said: "Why are you panicking? Huh, my Cui family is a prominent family in the world. We have been the heroes of the dynasty since the founding of Longyan! It has been passed down for thousands of years. Although we have been punished by the saints, we are still not just a child with a yellow mouth like him." It can be fooled."
The others looked puzzled.
"Mr. Cui, what does this mean?"
"Could it be that Mr. Liu is playing tricks on us?"
"Are you drawing cakes for us to eat?"
The old man stroked his beard with one hand and laughed loudly: "Everyone, don't be fooled by such impassioned hypocrisy. Who doesn't like power in this world? Is Liu Zhizhou really willing to delegate power to you?"
"I'm afraid that when the time comes, when this corps is built, he will still be in charge!"
Everyone was shocked and started talking about it.
is not that right?
OK!
It turned out that Liu Zhizhou was fooling this group of people.
Someone said angrily: "This is unreasonable, I quit!"
"that is!"
"It's been three days. According to Mr. Cui's qualifications and reputation, the Protectorate should be carried in eight sedan chairs. What's the result? It seems like he really insulted us!"
Indignant.
This Mr. Cui is the head of the Longyan Cui family. Because of his words, he was convicted and reduced to this. But everyone knows that the Cui family in Longyan is a prominent family that has lasted for thousands of years. Although he was convicted, he did not implicate the nine clans, and his descendants still had many high-ranking officials in various fields of Longyan. Therefore, Mr. Cui, even if he was exiled, was treated as a distinguished guest.
This time, the Cui family also took advantage of the craze of immigrating to the Western Regions to get him off the hook.
Who wants to...
Cui Gong, the dignified boss of the Cui family, condescended to come to the Western Region, so it would be fine if the Protectorate did not come to pay him a visit. And let yourself be locked up with these ordinary prisoners?
Moreover, within three days, the Protectorate must select talents so that each can perform their duties and make the best use of them.
Cui Gong believes that his reputation should at least be matched by a Sima of the Protectorate!
But what?
It’s been three days!
They didn't come to invite me for three days.
How unreasonable!
These days, going from a white body to an official status relies on fame and recommendation. He believed that among this group of prisoners, there should be no one with a higher reputation than himself.
so.
He concluded that Liu Zhizhou was simply fooling these people!
People in the city actually gradually began to have this suspicion.
It's been three days.
They, no matter men, women, old or young, were dragged to some kind of military training every day, but no mention was made of their appointment.
Could it be that Liu Zhizhou is really a showman?
Xie Chan, who was hiding among these prisoners, also had a murderous intent flash in his eyes: "This Liu Zhizhou is really a hypocritical person!"
"Tomorrow, we will start the assassination!"
"Yes, miss."
…
Protectorate.
Liu Zheng and Qingyang Shuo didn't sleep for almost three days.
Because of two people.
I'm thinking about a question!
Yes.
Ask questions.
After Qing Yangshuo, Qin Changfeng, Liu Dahao, and King Yong who was still stranded in Yanqi suggested some candidates, Liu Zheng became confused. Especially King Yong's various explicit statements and hints that this so-and-so is a relative of which one and needs to be taken care of... That so-and-so is a person of King Wei and a person of King Qin. These are all his own people.
Liu Zhizhou.
King Wei and King Qin, when you rebuilt the Protectorate, I sent you many gifts.
Take care of what happened?
Arranging a counselor or deacon is no problem.
This made Liu Zheng dumbfounded.
Sure enough, this kind of thing exists in all eras.
However……
He didn't intend to give these people face.
then.
He came up with a solution.
Currently, these people in Yanqi City want to get the positions they want.
Very simple.
take an exam!
That is, the imperial examination!
This suggestion shocked a group of people.
Since ancient times, the selection of talents has always been based on filial piety and integrity. No one has ever done any "imperial examination"! Because the official positions are controlled by those noble families, once the "imperial examination" is held, there will be too many interests involved.
Doesn't that mean...
Can those untouchables become officials?
King Yong first expressed firm opposition. He felt that a dream was enough to be deviant and even rebellious. Are you taking another imperial examination today?
You are seeking death!
You are challenging the majesty of the Longyan Dynasty!
Liu Dahao and others also expressed concerns about this matter.
This is not the Yinzhou of the past...
This is the Western Region.
Now, the whole world is watching every move here.
but.
Qingyang Shuo expressed his support.
He said only one sentence.
"Young Master's move will benefit the present generation and will be a great success for the future."
"Do we think that Yangyang Longyan doesn't even have the tolerance to tolerate change?"
At that time, he smiled at these people and said, "Everyone, Your Majesty, is watching."
The others never spoke again.
Three days in a row...
Three days, day and night.
Liu Zheng finally gave out the first batch of exam questions.
He took a breath and looked at Qingyang Shuo with a smile.
"Sir, does what we do count as singing and dancing on the edge of the cliff?"
Qingyang Shuo was stunned for a moment, and then he and Liu Zheng burst into laughter.
Isn't it?
The Long Yan court is watching, Xie Tianyao is watching, and everyone in the world is watching.
Since its establishment, the Western Region Protectorate has gradually deviated from the trajectory of Long Yan's feudal rule.
Xie Tianyao, will you tolerate it?
If he was really an emperor like Yao, Shun, and Yutang, he would have discovered that this was actually a gift given to him by Liu Zheng.
A great gift.
A gift that can bring the decayed Longyan Dynasty back to life.
Liu Zheng gave it to him sincerely.
This was his last effort for the Long Yan Dynasty.
As for the future...
Is he a capable minister in governing the world, or a hero in troubled times?
It depends on how the old emperor will choose.
The next day.
A decree came out.
All members take the imperial examination!
The entire Yanqi City exploded.
