This time when recruiting talents, Xiao Yuan is targeting the entire Qin Dynasty, not just the city.
A few days later, a certain village.
The notice had been posted at the entrance of the village by the soldiers. There was no paper at that time. Most of the official documents were bamboo slips. The notice was also made of silk cloth with text on it and a red official seal at the end.
At this time, the villagers had already gathered here, covering three floors inside and three floors outside. People were pointing at the notices and talking about it, but they couldn't explain why.
Because at that time, in a village like this, there were probably not even two or three people who could read.
None of the villagers could read, and after a long commotion, someone finally said, "This should be an official document from the government. Hurry up and go find Xiao Wu to have a look."
Xiao Wu is the only literate person in this village. He is a young man who has been eager to learn since he was a child. Although he is poor, he is ambitious, well-read poetry and books, and very talented. Many families have named their children after him.
Not long after, Xiao Wu was invited here, surrounded by several villagers.
Before he could stand still, the crowd started to say: "Xiao Wu, please help everyone take a look, what is written on it?"
"Yes, yes, hurry up and read it to everyone..."
"Wait, wait, let me take a look first." Xiao Wu was squeezed out, and after he stabilized himself, he took a closer look.
After he read what the notice said, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, and an incredible expression appeared on his face: "This, this is impossible."
"What's wrong, what's wrong..." Someone started to urge.
"This..." Xiao Wu still felt a little unbelievable, and after a pause, he said: "It said that the governor personally ordered that the state government should recruit talents, regardless of origin, poverty, as long as they have talent, they can go Test taker.”
"What? Examiner? You don't care about your origin?" someone asked in surprise.
"How is this possible! If you want to be an official, you have to be from a powerful family. This must be a lie!" Another person said.
"But, that's what it says on it." Xiao Wu pointed to the text, then pointed to the official seal and said: "Also, what is stamped here is the official seal of the prefect. It is not a notice in the county, but the highest order of the state government. It will not It’s fake.”
"Then this is too strange!" someone else said.
At this time, the old village chief coughed twice, stopped everyone's discussion and said: "Okay, okay, everyone, please be quiet."
As he spoke, he also looked at Xiao Wu and said, "Xiao Wu, you are the only knowledgeable person in our village. Since the state government has announced that the prefect wants to recruit talents, why don't you give it a try?"
"Here, the village chief." Xiao Wu showed a troubled expression: "This recruitment order is the first of its kind in the Qin Dynasty, and the number of talented people going to take the exam must be as great as the crucian carp crossing the river. I am not very talented and have little knowledge, so I may not be able to pass the test. ."
"Huh?" The old village chief waved his hand and cheered him up: "You just said it, it says that regardless of origin, as long as you have talent, you can go there, then the poems and books you have studied so hard over the years, are they the same? So wasted? Furthermore, isn’t this an opportunity in your life? If you miss it, you may regret it.”
As soon as the village chief finished speaking, other villagers began to echo: "Yes, Xiao Wu, no matter what, you have to give it a try. Maybe you can really become an official! By then, you will be proud of your ancestors!"
Everyone was cheering him on. When Xiao Wu heard this, he looked around and there was a glow in his eyes...
Since the notice was spread to various places, the current situation is not limited to this one, it has caused waves in countless places!
This is true for villages, let alone county towns, let alone Qinzhou.
This recruitment of talents can be said to be an opportunity for all literati in Qin.
Qinzhou, an elegant room in a teahouse.
There were two people sitting opposite each other on the ground.
One of them picked up the teapot, stretched out his hand to pour a cup of tea for the person opposite, and said at the same time: "Brother Shangguan, our new prefect's recruitment order has caused a sudden storm in the entire Qin Dynasty. Look outside, how lively it is. ."
The man opposite held the tea cup, smiled slightly, and said nothing.
This man's name is Shangguan Wenruo. He traveled around the world in his early years and is rich in knowledge. He is an extraordinary young talent in Qinzhou.
His appearance was rather frail, fair-faced and beardless, and he looked very bookish.
Seeing that he didn't speak, the man opposite said: "By the way, I've heard before that Shi Guoqian, the governor of Qin, invited Brother Shangguan to be an official several times, but you declined them all."
"Guo Qian?" Shangguan Wenruo shook his head slightly and said in a calm voice: "How could a corrupt official who just wanted to enrich his own pockets and prey on the common people be the Lord of the Ming Dynasty? If I had served as an official under him, my ambition would have been so great. How to use it? Use it to exploit people?"
"Haha, Brother Shangguan dares to say that." The man opposite also smiled, and then asked: "What about our new prefect? What does Brother Shangguan think of this recruitment order?"
"I'm afraid the land of Qin is going to be in great trouble." Shangguan Wenruo's words were concise and to the point.
"Then Brother Shangguan won't you give it a try?" The man said again: "I heard that the person in charge of the examination this time is named Liu Yuzhi, who is the original magistrate of Liucheng County. If I am correct, Brother Shangguan should know this person, right? "
Shangguan Wenruo nodded and said: "Yes, we do know each other. We had some friendships when we traveled to Anyang. This person, if he is known to the master, will be a good minister. I didn't expect that he is now working under the new governor."
The information at that time was not developed, and I don’t know how the scholars knew each other. It was like there was a specific circle among the counselors. In short, the meaning of Shangguan Wenruo’s words seemed to be related to Liu Yuzhi Very familiar.
When the man heard this, he couldn't help but said: "In that case, what about the relationship between Brother Shangguan and Liu Yuzhi..."
"Huh?" Knowing what he wanted to say, Shangguan Wenruo waved his hand and said with a smile: "If you go through the back door, you will be looked down upon. Isn't it just recruiting talents? Isn't it easy to think about it?"
His tone was very relaxed, or in other words, this man was a little aloof.
After finishing speaking, he added: "In addition, I have to try this new governor. I hope I can find a wise master. Otherwise, he wants me to be an official, but I am not willing yet!"
Talented people are often aloof and arrogant. Shangguan Wenruo's arrogance is calm and composed, as if he is a piece of cake if he wants to be an examiner.
