There is no poor family in the upper class, and no noble family in the lower class. There are public servants in public houses, and ministers in high-ranking families.
This is a saying that was circulated in the Central Plains during the late Cao Wei Dynasty a hundred years ago. It refers to the popular selection and employment system, the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System.
In order to successfully ascend to the throne of God, Cao Cao's son Cao Pi changed his father's tradition of employing people based on merit, regardless of origin, and sold more things in exchange with the clansmen in order to gain their support.
After the nobles supported Cao Pi as emperor, Chen Qun instituted the "nine-grade Zhongzheng system".
The collective final carnival belonging to the clan begins here!
But, having said that, what exactly is the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System?
The so-called "Nine Grades" are based on the system that divides talents into several grades in the imperial examination system. The nine grades are upper-upper, upper-middle, upper-low, middle-upper, middle-middle, middle-low, Xia Shang, Xia Zhong, Xia Xia, and Zhongzheng can be understood as the referee for selecting talents. Theoretically, they are served by virtuous central officials. They are divided into big Zhongzheng and small Zhongzheng.
Chen Qun's determination of the three levels and twelve realms of Jianghu Heroes was also based on this theory.
How to implement it specifically? First, after the imperial court issued talent selection requirements, local officials began to recommend talents, and then Zhongzheng compiled these talented people into a book. They were then divided into nine grades based on their virtues, talents, and learning, and were awarded official positions. Promotion or dismissal based on evaluation.
It can be seen that on the surface, the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System is still an official selection system in which the virtuous are recommended by the virtuous and meritorious, and the power of selecting and employing talents is transferred from the local to the central government. Compared with the Inspection and Examination System, it seems to be a Progress seems to have effectively consolidated the power of the central government.
However, combined with the above, it is not difficult to see that the core of this system is actually the inspection and promotion system that has been changed without changing the medicine. It has not deviated from its subjective model of selecting people. The exercise of imperial power is much greater than that of the inspection and promotion system. Going backwards, in the era of Cao Wei, when the court was full of clans, and their power was almost the same as that of the emperor, with virtually no restrictions, this system could not escape the fate of ultimate failure from the moment it was born.
In addition, children from poor families also have to endure the oppression of systems such as the land occupation system, eight meetings, official duties, and redemption, which establish the privileged status of the family.
In short, the birth of this system actually marked the complete elimination of the emperor by the wealthy scholar-bureaucrat class and the re-formation of aristocratic politics.
The aristocratic families were in power and each made profits, and this was also known as one of the important reasons for the final disintegration of the Cao Wei Empire.
A hundred years ago, when the Three Kingdoms were unified, Zhuge Cheng was fully aware of the shortcomings of the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System. He eliminated all obstacles and re-activated the Chazhi System and the Enfeoffment System to curb the local power of the noble families.
After more than fifty years, the power of the family was too small to threaten the imperial power.
But who would have thought that after this hole was blocked, another one popped up. The power of local princes and kings gradually grew, and at the critical moment of the Qin-Han War, they rebelled.
Forced into desperation, Emperor Shenwu had no choice but to re-activate the clan. However, he did not learn from Cao Wei's failure and gave the clan greater power after the war. It was not until more than ten years ago that the clans in the world brought chaos to the capital. At that moment, the royal power , the announcement was officially suspended!
The noble families regained the right to appoint and remove local officials, and began to grow wantonly in their respective territories.
More than ten years later, although under the mediation of Emperor Liu Yan, the power of the family was once again suppressed, some states and counties (such as Quzhou) were still controlled by the family members, making it difficult for the imperial power to get involved and the royal orders to be issued.
If it were me, I would try my best to eradicate this family!
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The book returns to its true story.
Chen Buye came from a poor family. He had no backers or qualifications. In the city of Chang'an, where there were countless powerful and talented families, the reason why he was appreciated by Liu Yan and allowed to stand up was because Chen Buye was not only upright, but also extremely cautious. During his patrol, Even a mouse trying to get in through the palace gate he was guarding had to put in the effort of the boss to get his body in.
Of course, gods like Ju Yangliu of the Sixth Qin Dynasty and Luo Hongyi of the Xiao Xin Sword Sect who were just a hair away from reaching the mystic realm wanted to break through Chen Buye.
The garrisoned city gate is another matter!
After leaving the Chinese army's tent, Chen Buye did not stop for a moment. For the sake of caution, he immediately returned to his marching station. He immediately ordered the deputy general to collect the three thousand troops and horses he had brought with him to explore the terrain and prepare the army. In the tent, I turned on a lamp like a bean, opened the map of Goguryeo, and started studying it by myself.
After Chen Buye fled, the Chinese army's main tent laughed again, and Lang Lang's laughter continued to be heard.
The Grand Governor Liu Huai was also very interested. He raised his handsome eyebrows which were very similar to those of his father, and chatted with everyone from the south of the sky to the north of the earth, from the extreme south to the sea, all the way to the towering Taibai Mountain at his feet. Xiu Shuzhu
Before I knew it, night was approaching.
Chen Buye also hurried back to his seat from his military tent. Liu Huai made an excuse at random, waved his hand, and plates of fragrant and tender deboned meat stewed in the fire were handed over to the maid Liu Huai brought with him. They were served one after another, and the aroma of meat immediately overwhelmed the incense, making everyone salivate.
"The snow in Taibai Mountain never melts over the years, and the deboned meat from Dabozhou is something that you never get tired of eating."
Liu Huai used an jade knife to gently cut open a piece of fat and white meat, forked it with the knife, and swayed it gently in front of him. "Drinking is not allowed in the army. Otherwise, what will happen if you take a sip of wine and a sip of meat?" Such a fairy life!"
After saying that, he handed the meat to his mouth and started chewing it.
Don't tell me, this look really has a hint of a fierce general in the army, but it is just less murderous.
One day when the army was marching, the generals at the banquet were also hungry, and they began to eat happily without being too formal.
The war has not yet begun, but the joy of victory is already spreading throughout the military camp!
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The height of the mountain is not too high, but my heart is higher than the sky. ——Liu Huai
Before setting off, Liu Huai set the tone of victory for his expedition without knowing the outcome.
According to his idea after getting drunk that night, this expedition was a miracle in opening up the territory and expanding the territory. On the way back, he used the great victory to eradicate Jiangfeng in Quzhou, and then went south to the five counties of Quzhou to capture the eight major clans in Quzhou. Not many fields and private soldiers.
In this way, the Central Plains will be peaceful and the world will be prosperous. As a prince, he will be famous and unstoppable.
What genius young man Liu Yi, what Xiao Lingyu who is expected to master the mystical realm, what kind of swordsmanship leader Liu Anjia, all of them will not be allowed to kneel at their feet when the time comes?
Thinking that he was about to become famous, and thinking of his father Liu Yan's eyes of approval on his return to the court, Liu Huai's appetite was whetted and he couldn't help but take a few more bites of fat.
Less than half an hour later, a guard from outside the tent knocked on the tent door and came in, bowed down and said, "To the governor, General Taibai Mo Jingchun, Wuning General Mou Yu, Wuci General Sun Hui, Xiangping General Liu Qin, and Houcheng General Liu Han, with more than 20,000 troops and horses each, arrived at the same time. The five generals have now dismounted at the camp gate, waiting for the command from the governor general."
"Okay! Okay! The banquet is in full swing, and five generals have arrived at the right time. Let's go, everyone, follow the governor out of the tent to greet you." Liu Huai slapped the table and stood up, beaming with joy, but he didn't pay attention. He looked well-groomed and strode out of the meeting.
The moment he left the tent, Liu Huai narrowed his eyes sternly at the guard who came to report. Thinking of the flesh and bones and fantasies that he had not yet fully enjoyed, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face. As he walked, he said, "I can't tell the difference between the master and the master. If you behave disrespectfully and disturb the mood of me and the other generals, you should be beaten! Come on, give me a thirty-year cane!"
Seeing the innocent soldier being dragged down and tortured corporally, the generals listened to the wails and remained silent.
"Fourth Master, what do you think of the student's cane on that guard?" Liu Huai asked Huan Wen in a low voice as he walked towards the camp gate.
Huan Wen glanced at his lips inadvertently, and then said with a smile, "Although the Grand Governor has great sage strategy, he has just arrived and needs to be solemn by Li Yanshuang. This military authority is just right!"
"The one who knows me is the fourth master." Liu Huai laughed loudly and couldn't help but quicken his pace. xь.
The generals who followed him had different expressions. Chen Buye and Liu Bi had disbelief in their eyes.
Under Liu Huai's instruction and Wang Biaozhi's arrangement, on Yuanmen Avenue, the Huwei Guards were lined up to form a Jiashi Yong that was more than a mile long.
Said, the guards worked in groups of two, one holding a red battle flag and the other holding a bright silver spear. The red flag was fluttering, the moon shone through the light of the spear, and the sound was majestic.
At the gate of the camp, Mo Jingchun with bright eyes, Mou Yu with dark skin and broad forehead, Sun Yun, who is young and energetic, and Liu Qin and Liu Han, who are regarded as idiots from the East, are all waiting at the gate. outside.
Behind the five people, the military lanterns were high, the military flags were flying high, and the lights were continuous. And these five people were like five pillars holding up the sky in the eastern border of the empire.
When Liu Huai arrived, he saw five majestic figures in the distance and was overjoyed. He trotted to the camp gate without caring about the majesty.
Soon, at Huan Wen's reminder, Liu Huai just put on his makeup and stood in front of the five people with his head held high. Upon seeing this, the five people immediately bowed down and said, "General, I will see you at the end of the day."
"Haha! Hahaha! Get up quickly, five generals, get up quickly." Liu Huailang stepped forward with a smile, helped the five people one by one, exchanged greetings, and said sincerely, "There are five generals in this group of crusaders. Come with me, why worry about failing to accomplish your great task? Come on, the meat is ready, generals, follow me into the tent to talk."
Liu Huai was born exactly like his father Liu Yan, with an oval face, big eyes, thick eyebrows and a high nose. His face could be described as extraordinary handsome. Just now, after being treated by the corporal, the five generals from the East had a very good first impression of Liu Huai.
The group of people, headed by Liu Huai, walked through the armored corridor and walked into the Chinese army's tent with smiles on their faces.
After entering the tent and seeing the rich clothes and food, the expressions of the five generals from the Eastern Territory were a little different.
Mo Jingchun frowned, Mou Yu remained silent, and Sun Yun's expression turned cold.
This is a march where you can break camp as soon as you leave, and a battlefield where boiled meat, salt, and snow water can be considered a luxurious meal. Even if you, Liu Huai, are the prince or the governor, you don't have to be so extravagant!
Liu Qin and Liu Han simply smiled brightly and started feasting immediately upon entering the tent, thus covering up the brief eclipse of the three generals.
The changes of the three people were naturally not noticed by the extremely excited Liu Huai, but they could not escape the eyes of Chen Buye and Huan Wen. Chen Buye sighed slightly after seeing it, while Huan Wen raised his eyebrows and made no other moves.
There were suddenly five more people in the Chinese army's tent, which suddenly seemed a little cramped.
