The doctor hurried back amidst Liu Bian's shouts and took Cai Yong and his daughter to the backyard for examination and treatment.
Liu Bian stood in the front hall, looking at a group of people with vague eyes, and coughed lowly, saying that it was neither a matter of leaving nor a matter of not leaving.
After thinking about it, he sat back and asked Dazai: "How many students have been laid off by Taixue?"
I was just looking for something to say, but what I was thinking was: 'Why is the quality of the skirt so good...'
Dazai raised his hand nervously and said, "Your Majesty, the total number is two hundred and thirty-six. The Hongdu Sect has reduced its ranks by one hundred and twenty-three. Taichang has reduced its redundant officials by thirty-six."
Liu Bian nodded casually, then took the teacup handed over by Pan Yin, pretending to be thoughtful to resolve the embarrassment.
I was thinking about too many things in my heart.
The student body of Taipei University is huge. Although it has gone through various things this year, there are still more than 5,000 students. Cutting off more than 200 students is still too conservative.
The Hongdu School was the 'whim' of the Ling Emperor. There were not many students, only five or six hundred people in total, and more than a hundred people were laid off. It seemed like a big effort, but among them it was worse than the Taixue, and it was not enough to start with. ruthless.
As for Taichang, most of the power and responsibilities were transferred to Liucao, and more than 30 people were cut, which was quite mild.
'Did Cai Yong take protective measures, or did Wang Yun also compromise? '
Liu Bian thought about it in his mind.
According to his plan, the number of officials and officials in Luoyang City must be reduced by one-tenth in the first step, and the number of local officials will also be reduced by a considerable amount.
"The imperial court cuts redundant officials,"
Liu Bian looked at the Dazai and said: "It is to lose weight and strengthen the body, improve administrative efficiency, and avoid a bloated system and overstaffing. It is not about the fighting between courtiers or someone's chaos in government. This move is of great benefit to the country and the people. "
Dazai raised his hand and said cautiously: "I understand."
The others followed and bowed their heads, making a sign of His Majesty's Holy Spirit.
Liu Bian nodded and glanced at the side door from the corner of his eye, silently.
I sighed in my heart, what is this?
Zuo Li came in from the outside and saw that the atmosphere was a little quiet. He quickly lowered his head and came to Liu Bian's side in small steps. He handed over a memorial and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I just received it from the Chancellery."
Liu Bian looked solemn and reached out to take it. Just as he was about to open it, he heard footsteps at the side door.
He quickly stood up with a smile on his face.
Cai Yong took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, my little girl is fine. Please don't worry about her."
Liu Bian tilted his head and looked at Cai Wenji behind him.
His forehead was wrapped in gauze, his nose was bulging high, and he greeted Liu Bian gently, his eyes were calm and he didn't speak.
Liu Bian wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.
Quiet.
Seeing this, Pan Yin quickly interjected: "Cai Xiaoniang, Empress Tang in the palace admires Cai Xiaoniang's academics very much. If you have time, please come to the palace to communicate with Empress Tang."
Liu Bian glanced at Pan Yin, feeling very satisfied.
Cai Wenji blinked and said softly: "Thank you for your favor, Cai Yan will definitely go to the palace to pay homage to Madam Tang when you are free."
After alleviating the embarrassment, Liu Bian smiled and said: "Then it's settled. Cai Qing's family has had a hard day today. In a few days, we will go to the palace to talk."
After saying that, Liu Bian couldn't wait to leave.
"I accept the decree."
Cai Yong followed Liu Bian closely and said, "I respectfully see your Majesty off."
Cai Yong was very enthusiastic and sent Liu Bian out all the way.
Liu Bian originally had some things he wanted to tell him, but now that his daughter had been thrown into such a state, how could he say it?
When Taichang came out, Liu Bian got on the carriage and said, "Go back to the palace."
After sitting on the carriage, Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief and said to Pan Yin, "You did a good job."
"I don't dare," Pan Yin said, but he couldn't hide the joy on his face.
Zuo Li glanced at Pan Yin, jealousy flashing in his eyes.
Cai Yong, Cai Yan and others stood outside the door, watching Liu Bian's carriage drive away.
Cai Yong looked back at Cai Yan and sighed: "Daughter, you have saved my father's life."
Cai Yong looked confused and said softly: "Father, isn't your Majesty very gentle?"
Cai Yong's face remained motionless, but he smiled bitterly in his heart.
Very gentle? The gentle emperor couldn't make it this far!
On the carriage, Liu Bian calmed down for a while before opening the memorial in his hand.
He frowned at this sight. This was the memorial written by Luoyang Prime Minister to impeach Wang Yun. It listed twelve major crimes: abuse of power, chaos in the country, treachery, flattery of superiors, bullying of inferiors, corruption, condoning domestic slaves to commit crimes, etc.
Liu Bian remained calm and his eyes narrowed slightly.
The carriage moved slowly, and soon there was a loud noise that made Liu Bian's eardrums hurt.
Liu Bian opened the curtains and saw that the front door of Tingwei's mansion was full of people, making a lot of noise, as if they were all here to complain about their grievances.
At this time, in Tingwei's mansion.
Zhong Yao struggled to escape from the front office and came to the back hall, frowning and looking solemn.
With the beginning of the "cutting off redundant officials", the number of people vying to complain suddenly increased. At noon, there were actually as many as forty or fifty people.
Everyone was prosecuted, including Prime Minister Yang Biao, Zuopu She, Wang Yun, Dong Zhuo, Huangfu Song, Xun You, and even Zhong Yao himself.
There were more and more people complaining about their grievances, and they were all shouting at each other, as if they had been greatly wronged.
"Thank you for your hard work, Lieutenant Ting." Suddenly, a gray-haired old man walked in outside the door and said with a smile.
Zhong Yao was startled and raised his hand hurriedly: "Yuan Chang was confused and forgot Mr. Chen. Please forgive me."
The visitor was in his early sixties, energetic, and said with a smile: "I asked you to ask me to call you Tingwei's nephew. Isn't it considered an offense?"
"Mr. Chen has offended me. Please take a seat." Although Zhong Yao is a court lieutenant, one of the confidants of the current emperor, and is recognized as having a bright future, he is still very respectful to Chen Ji.
After Chen Ji sat down, he looked at Zhong Yao and said, "Does Ting Wei have a headache?"
Zhong Yao sat opposite him, poured him tea, and said, "Please teach me Mr. Chen."
Chen Ji saw that Zhong Yao had not forgotten what he had done. He smiled and said straight to the point: "I heard that it takes seven inches to hit a snake. If you shoot a man, shoot the horse first."
Zhong Yao was startled for a moment, and then he was enlightened and said: "Mr. Chen, do you mean to start with the officials in the dynasty?"
Chen Ji smiled more and more and said: "I am glad that I have not been designated as a redundant official, but I am also afraid. I must do something."
Use the existing court officials to suppress the redundant officials who have been laid off!
There are two or three officials from Luoyang City, big and small, who are all relatives and friends, teachers, friends and officials.
Zhong Yao suddenly became enlightened, stood up, raised his hand, and said solemnly: "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your advice."
Chen Ji picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said: "No need to be polite. My son Chang Wen has reached his age. I would like to ask him to serve as Tingwei's staff. Is that possible?"
Long article, written by Chen Qun.
Zhong Yao knew that there must be something wrong with Chen Ji's visit, but he didn't expect that it would be because of Chen Qun.
After thinking for a moment, Zhong Yao said: "Mr. Chen, with his outstanding literary talent and great reputation, is it too unfair to join our shogunate? There are many vacancies in the imperial court, and my nephew is willing to recommend him."
Chen Ji shook his head and said: "You and I are both good at law and etiquette. The etiquette is acceptable, but it is inevitable that there will be oversights in state affairs."
Zhong Yao was born in a judicial family. He had served as an official in the Imperial Palace in every dynasty, and had a close relationship with the Chen family, who was also a famous family in Yingchuan.
Seeing what Chen Ji said, Zhong Yao paused and said, "Where is Chang Wen now?"
Chen Jidao said: "I was originally in Xuzhou. I later traveled to Qinghai and Hebei and discussed the classics with Kong Rong. I could arrive in Beijing in four or five days at most."
Zhong Yao thought for a while and said: "Then, the nephew will reluctantly do it. If Changwen intends to join the court in the future, the nephew will definitely recommend him."
With Zhong Yao's current status, recommending anyone is almost 100% successful.
Chen Ji stood up with a smile and said, "Thank you very much, Lieutenant Ting. I will host a banquet another day to express my gratitude."
Seeing that Chen Ji was about to leave, Zhong Yao quickly asked, "Does Mr. Chen have any plans to become an official?"
Chen Ji was originally a staff member of General He Jin's Mansion, but was later transferred to Pingyuan Prime Minister. Because it coincided with the death of Emperor Ling and a series of major events, Chen Ji hid in Yingchuan for more than half a year and saw Liu Bian's personal expedition and victory. After returning, he couldn't help but go to Beijing again.
Chen Ji smiled brightly and said: "I am old and frail and cannot bear the big responsibility. I plan to go to Yingchuan and write a book behind closed doors."
Zhong Yao secretly thought that it was a pity. This man had an outstanding reputation and outstanding ability. If he became an official, he would have accomplished something.
Without much persuasion, he said: "My nephew is sending Mr. Chen to you."
Zhong Yao sent Chen Ji away through the back door, thinking about Chen Qun, and said to himself thoughtfully: "Since Chen Qun has chosen to enter the capital, he must have plans to become an official, right?"
On the other side, Liu Bian had just returned to Jingfu Hall and walked towards the study when he suddenly heard a muffled thunder and couldn't help but look up at the sky.
The sky was clear and cloudless.
"It hasn't snowed yet?" Liu Bian asked.
Pan Yin was stunned and said, "Yes, it hasn't snowed yet this year."
Liu Bian nodded and entered the study. After sitting down, he calmed down, reached for the memorial in front of him, and said, "Yang Biao's policy program has not been sent over yet?"
Pan Yin said: "Not yet, I will hurry up."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said: "No need to rush, let him be fully prepared."
Pan Yin responded silently and quietly backed away. Before he could reach his position, he saw Tang Ji walking in with a plate in his peripheral vision.
"I have met Your Majesty." Tang Ji saluted.
Liu Bian took the bowl and said, "What did you hear?"
Tang Ji pursed her lips, her eyes were a little red, and said: "The Queen Mother reprimanded my concubine."
Liu Bian was startled, took her hand, sat on his lap, and comforted her: "It's okay, I won't ask next time."
Tang Ji sat on Liu Bian's lap and looked at him, but hesitated to speak.
Liu Bian smiled and said, "What's wrong?"
Tang Ji hesitated a little, then leaned close to Liu Bian and whispered in Liu Bian's ear: "I heard that the empress has sent someone out of the palace."
Liu Bian knew that she was choosing a concubine for him, but he didn't stop her even if he wanted to.
Liu Bian patted her back and said, "It's okay. By the way, I met Cai Taichang's daughter outside the palace just now. Pan Yin said that you like her. If she comes into the palace, you can have a chat with her. Poems, books, etiquette and so on.”
Tang Ji was confused and looked back at Pan Yin with a blink of an eye.
Pan Yin immediately bowed and laughed.
Tang Ji was confused and said: "I know it."
Liu Bian hummed and said, "Your father is going back to his hometown. You go and see him off."
Tang Ji pursed her lips, wanting to intercede for her father, but she finally held back, stood up and said, "Please leave."
Liu Bian watched her leave, reached out and opened the silk on the table, revealing five big characters on the white paper: Ninth Grade Zhongzheng System.
He quietly looked at the hundreds of words he had written, picked up the pen, and continued writing after careful consideration.
The so-called nine-level Zhongzheng system was developed from the Chaoji system of the Han Dynasty. It not only retained the local recommendation system, but also formulated standards for selecting officials. In fact, it was a manifestation of strengthening centralization of power.
The biggest advantage of this system is that it can alleviate the relatively tense relationship between the court and the aristocratic families, and it can also control the selection and appointment of officials, making the administration of officials relatively clear.
Liu Bian is continuously centralizing power in the name of "restoring the old system", and the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System can rationalize this centralization, further promote the political clarity of the court, and strengthen the relationship or control between the court and the other party.
Liu Bian sorted out what he thought was the most reasonable based on his memory and reality.
After thinking for a while, Liu Bian picked up the pen and continued writing.
He didn't know yet that Chen Qun was on his way to Beijing.
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