Liu Yu's 'official selection' system was actually a simplified version of the imperial examination system in later Sui and Tang Dynasties, which transferred the original power of assessing talent levels from the aristocratic families in the prefectures and counties to the imperial court.
Under this kind of rule, the advantages of aristocratic families are actually very obvious. After all, hundreds of years of knowledge monopoly have allowed them to stand among the top talents.
However, the greed of these people has no end unless they are ruthlessly suppressed.
Liu Yu originally wanted Cui Yulai, the great minister of the Cui family in Qinghe, to be the implementer of this "New Deal".
However, when Cui Yu learned about the emperor's new plan of "selecting officials by official registration", he reported illness at home the next day and did not go out for a month.
I don't know if I'm sick because I'm scared, or because I'm happy because I'm sick.
Cui Yu has a strong ambition and wants to further make the Qinghe Cui family famous in the world and become the best hairpin family in his own hands.
In Liu Yu's official selection system, noble families who had been in high positions for hundreds of years were mixed with poor families, and even civilians and soldiers.
If Cui Yu dares to come forward, no matter whether this official selection system can persist in the end, he will feel that his life is in danger, and even the Cui family of Qinghe may suffer great damage.
When Liu Yu understood Cui Yu's inner thoughts, he was not very angry. After all, the huge power of this group was there.
The Cui clan of Qinghe is a famous noble clan in the world, but in the eyes of many noble clans, they definitely do not have the authority to crush them all.
In the final analysis, what you really rely on is your strength.
Liu Yu is confident in his ability, but he still needs white gloves to push to the front platform.
After thinking hard, Liu Yu suddenly thought of a candidate with enough prestige.
That is the Kong family in Qufu. After the sage Kong, don't those high-ranking families now pride themselves on passing down classics?
Calculated in this way, it can be said that they are all disciples and descendants of Confucius. When you see the descendants of the sage Confucius, why don’t you quickly worship him?
Even if they are dissatisfied, they can still scare many timid people.
However, when Liu Yu asked everyone about the current situation of the descendants of Confucius in Lu, he found that the reality was different from what he had imagined.
Historically, the descendants of Confucius did not have many privileges before the Song Dynasty.
The system of hereditary Yanshenggong among Confucius' descendants actually began in the Zhao and Song Dynasties.
But now the situation of the Kong family in Lu State is actually that they can barely be regarded as a second-class family.
After all, there are many wealthy families in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and everyone feels that their ability is no weaker than anyone else's.
Even if you are a descendant of Confucius, in the hands of Prime Minister Cao of the Han Dynasty, you will still be merciless when it is time to kill him. Even a child of six or seven years old cannot escape the butcher knife of his wife Cao.
Many of the inheritances of aristocratic families in the Wei and Jin Dynasties have not been cut off since the Zhou Dynasty.
Moreover, there is another important reason.
That is, the number of direct descendants of Confucius is too small.
In later generations, those with the surname Kong must be called "after Confucius". However, among the people with the surname Kong in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, there were too few families who were truly descended from Confucius.
Although the Kong family members in Chenjun, Liangguo, and Jiangdong all have the same surname as Kong, they are either the Kong family with different surnames, or they are descendants of Confucius's uncles and brothers.
Therefore, when Liu Yu wanted to find a Saint Kong to be his vanguard, he spent a lot of effort.
Finally, with great difficulty, he found a 'Yanshenggong' who best met Liu Yu's requirements.
That is now the first Duke of Yansheng in the Han Dynasty, Kong Wei.
"Your Majesty, Kongwei, pays homage to your Majesty!"
As his name suggests, this Duke Yansheng is indeed very majestic and majestic. He is more than eight feet tall, and his tough face shows the red and black color from years of exposure to the sun.
This kind of temperament makes Kong Wei more like a 'heroic grandfather' rather than a 'handsome scholar'.
"Kong Qing is exempt from courtesy!"
The Yanshenggong Liu Yufeng granted was only a ceremonial title, not the kind of 'duke' who was equivalent to a distinguished guest in the country, and he would not receive any extraordinary treatment such as praise and worship.
After Yan Shenggong Kong Wei sat down, he immediately sat on the bench with his back straight.
This kind of Hu stool has become very popular in Qingzhou, but although it is more comfortable to sit on, it is still a little awkward for Kong Wei, who is used to sitting on his knees.
"Kong Qing, are you ready to go to Hebei to announce the new policy?"
Liu Yu asked with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I have been studying hard day and night and can recite the new policy with ease!"
Although the newly appointed Yanshenggong Kong Wei looks like a 'good old man', he is actually a descendant of eight hundred serious sages, and his family has been studying Confucian classics such as "Yan Sheng Gong" and "Yan Sheng Gong" for generations.
Kong Wei's ability was actually not small. If he had been in the Western Han Dynasty when domineering Confucianism and Taoism were mixed, he would have had a high probability of being recommended as an official.
Unfortunately, in the Wei and Jin Dynasties when family status, property, and connections were king, life was not easy for Kong Wei.
Not only did he have no official career, he was even unable to live an ordinary peaceful life due to the troubled times.
"Okay, now that Duke Yan Sheng understands it, I can rest assured!"
Liu Yu's praise immediately made Yan Shenggong Kong Wei's heart warm.
Just listen to Liu Yu continue to speak.
“Back then, Confucius taught without distinction, and he had seventy-two virtuous people and three thousand disciples!”
"Today's selection of officials under the new government is based on the methods of Confucius and Saints. As long as they are talents who are useful to the country, there is no need to stick to family background, skills or military skills."
"Does Duke Yan Sheng understand my good intentions?"
When Kong Wei heard this, he immediately responded.
Before he entered the court, Xi Jian and others had already revealed the emperor's intentions to him.
Duke Yansheng knew that the purpose of the emperor today was to use the new system of official selection to take back the power of decision-making from those high-ranking aristocratic families.
This requires someone to charge forward. As a direct bloodline of Master Kong Sheng, he has considerable prestige.
At that time, by borrowing some classic excuses of 'annotation and interpretation' and seizing the high point of public opinion in Shilin, Hebei, this new policy can be passed unimpeded.
Anyway, Xi Jian, the servant, had already told him.
If after the lecture, there are still people who dare not be convinced, then the world will have to convince people with virtue.
As for whether this virtue is swords, spears, swords and halberds, or axes, axes, hooks and forks, we will have to wait until the time comes.
"Your Majesty, you can rest assured. When I go to Jizhou, I will definitely make the new dynasty elegant and political. No matter whether you are young or old, everyone will know that your Majesty is thirsty for talents!"
Yan Shenggong Kong Wei said loudly.
When Liu Yu heard this, he was very satisfied. This Yan Shenggong was very passionate about his work.
It seems that the name of this title has magic power.
As long as you bear the name of 'Yanshenggong', you can easily handle the business of promoting the elegance and politics of the new dynasty.
However, Liu Yu knew that the more important reason why Yan Shenggong Kong Wei expressed his attitude so hard was because he truly came from humble beginnings.
Yes, this descendant of the sage Confucius has now been reduced to a humble status.
Although he is not from a low-class family, during the war and famine, most of Kong Wei's family died of illness and starvation. He himself has been farming in the fields for two or three years, so now he looks dark and thin.
If he hadn't been selected by Liu Preliminary and appointed to worship Duke Yan, Kong Wei, who was in his thirties, would probably have become extinct.
Even though his family in Lu State still had wealthy households, there was no one to help him.
Because Kong Wei's ancestor is Kong Anguo, the tenth grandson of Confucius, and all his Kong family members are descendants of Kong Wu, the tenth grandson of Confucius.
From that time on, the Kong Anguo family seemed to be cursed. For several generations, it was a single generation. When it came to Kong Wei's generation, it was even more miserable. After famine and war, he was the only one left.
A family that has been a member of the family for more than three hundred years, let alone eight poles, even ten poles cannot be beaten.
And Liu Yu also took a fancy to this aspect of Kong Wei.
Not only is he a descendant of Confucius, but he is also impoverished and close to extinction. Once he is chosen to worship Yan Shenggong, he will definitely be obedient.
Unlike those members of the Kong clan who were originally superior, even if they were granted the title of Yanshenggong, it would only be an extra salary of several thousand dan.
As for the honor, I am afraid that many Kong people will not think that it is a gift from the emperor, but will regard it as the legacy of the saint Confucius. The emperor needs to respect Confucius to please them!
"Well, there is no need to be too cautious when Duke Yan Sheng is here. If there are any treacherous people who dare to slander the New Deal, they can be dealt with by military law on my behalf!"
After Liu Yu finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a servant immediately gave Kong Wei the seals, ribbons, robes and other items from his business trip to Hebei.
Kong Wei, who had just served as Yan Shenggong for only three days, was in a daze for a moment, holding the seal robe and Jinxian crown that were only worn by state and county magistrates.
This feeling is so dreamy.
Originally, Kong Wei, who was still hoeing the land in the Lu country last month, first became Duke Yansheng of Bitinghou, and now he became Jiuqing. Not to mention having a full stomach, this was a step to the sky.
Now it seems that after some time, if he remarries a wife, he will no longer have to worry about ending his family.
Duke Yansheng Kong Wei was distracted by the official seal and ribbon in front of him, and he even forgot to thank him.
Seeing this, the waiter who was giving gifts coughed lightly several times, but it did not bring his mind back.
Liu Yu also noticed this sudden situation, but he was not angry, but felt even more proud.
Under this kind of grace and honor, Yan Shenggong, who has the blood of saints and sages, charged into battle for his new dynasty and elegant politics, and fought with the heroes in Hebei. It is very interesting to think about it.
At this time, Yan Shenggong and Jiuqing Kong Wei of the Han Dynasty finally came to their senses and hurriedly apologized to the emperor.
Liu Yu let him get up as if nothing had happened.
He looked at Yan Shenggong, who was still a little dark and thin, like a farmer.
"Well, the only drawback is that I just left my hometown and my temperament hasn't caught up yet."
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Yongzhou, Beidi County.
A group of more than 10,000 Huns soldiers and horses were marching dejectedly from west to east.
Since the winter of the previous year, the Huns and Han Kingdom, under the leadership of Emperor Liu Cong, almost used all their troops to attack the Jin army in Guanzhong.
The Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong intended to capture Guanzhong in one fell swoop, replicating the grand plan of Han Gao's ancestors to seize Guanzhong and then conquer the world.
However, this idea is obviously just wishful thinking of the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong.
The Jin emperor Sima Ye in Guanzhong and his nearly 100,000 Jin troops did not agree.
After several battles, the Huns and Han Kingdom not only failed to capture Guanzhong, but also failed to capture Beidi County, which guarded the northern part of Chang'an.
Moreover, after several hard battles, the offensive of the Xiongnu and Han Dynasty dropped sharply, and now there is almost no military morale to fight anymore.
"Your Majesty, the general is back!"
After walking for a while, these Xiongnu soldiers and horses arrived at Pinyang.
This is where the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong resides, and it is also where the Xiongnu Han Kingdom penetrates most deeply into Guanzhong.
The general leading this army was none other than Jin Zhun, the father of the Empress of Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong.
The 'Guo Zhang' also came back disgraced. It was obvious that he had encountered a tough situation when he went out to loot.
"Is there any harvest?"
Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong asked immediately.
"There are only a few of them. Those fortresses of the Jinlu have all changed their faces. No matter how the generals intimidate and intimidate them, they all close their doors tightly and no one pays attention to them!"
Jin Zhun said angrily.
You know, when the Xiongnu and Han armies attacked in the winter of last year, these powerful dock owners in the North and Feng Yi all acted like they were humble and coy. Let alone asking for a little food and grass, no matter how much they asked for, No complaints at all.
Not as arrogant as he is now, he simply doesn't take the Huns Imperial Army into consideration.
"These Jin slaves will be killed sooner or later!"
The great Dan Yu Liu Can immediately followed and cursed.
After hearing this, the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong didn't say much and returned to his contemplative appearance.
At this time, Zhongshan King Liu Yao spoke.
"Your Majesty, the Jin rebels in Guanzhong are quite powerful now. If they continue to be used up like this, I'm afraid it won't help. Why don't you lead your army back to Pingyang, and let me contain the Jin rebels here?"
Hearing this, the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong raised his eyelids slightly, but did not return immediately.
Zhongshan King Liu Yao was not in a hurry, but still sat calmly and calmly.
Now, under the command of the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong, more than 100,000 Xiongnu soldiers and horses fought for most of the winter, consuming food and soldiers in vain, and not many cities were captured.
Now that the army is short of food and grass, there is not much capital to spend any more. Otherwise, when the army is short of food, it will collapse without a fight.
Besides, there is one most important thing.
That is, the Han Kingdom in Qingzhou to the east has always been eyeing it, and I am afraid that it has already been attacking Luoyang.
Without the main support led by the Xiongnu Emperor Liu Cong, the thousands of Xiongnu soldiers and horses in Luoyang City would have been absolutely impossible to resist.
Although this battle consumed the strength of the Huns and Han troops, the strength of Zhongshan King Liu Yao did not suffer much loss. Even the only two high-ranking officials of the Huns and Han troops were obtained under the command of Zhongshan King Liu Yao.
As a result, the fame of King Zhongshan is even vaguely comparable to that of the Huns Emperor Liu Cong.
