In the year of Ruixue Zhaofeng, with a heavy snowfall, the time entered the 192nd year, that is, the first year of the Restoration.

The Han court completely recovered Jizhou and Qingzhou, destroyed the Jin state, and brought great encouragement and confidence to the people of the Han Dynasty. The families in Jizhou who sent their children to participate in the imperial examination were silently relieved, and it seemed that they had made the right bet.

Yuan Shao was dead, and Liu Tao was not interested in whipping the corpse, so he just sent his three sons over to accompany him, and the matter came to an end.

On the contrary, they defected to Yuan Shao in the past, but the courtiers of the original court regretted that their intestines were blue. Many of them are over forty years old, which means that they can no longer participate in the imperial examinations. For example, Yang Biao, Dong Cheng, Wang Zifu and Chongyi, don't expect to be able to enter politics in this life, unless you go to other forces.

But after witnessing Liu Tao destroying the Jin Kingdom so easily, no matter which force he defected to, it seemed that he was not safe.

Fortunately, Yang Xiu, the second generation, is still young and can continue to participate in the imperial examination. But it's one thing to be able to participate, and it's one thing to be able to get in...... Generally speaking, yes.

However, there is indeed a lack of officials in Dahan now, so in terms of admission quotas, it will be very lenient, as long as the grades meet the standards.

Liu Tao can also do some tricks, such as limiting the number of candidates admitted in a certain area. After all, he didn't want that one day in the future, the court and even the chief officials in various places would be scholars from the state, or from a certain state or place.

It is decided very early on that the admission score can be appropriately relaxed in states and counties where there are not many students. Compared with the states and counties with a lot of readers, such as Yingchuan, such as Taiyuan, such as Yunzhong, such as Jingzhou, the admission standards will be improved.

Of course, this standard is currently known only to him. In the future, perhaps the Zhongshu Orders of several Zhongshu provinces will also know, and even become an open secret in the future, but that is also a matter of the future.

At this stage, it is better not to dampen the enthusiasm of these students.

"Your Majesty, there is a woman outside who asks to see her, claiming to be the eldest princess of Yang'an." Qian Fu's request brought Liu Tao, who was immersed in the imperial examination, back to his senses.

The eldest princess of Yang'an? Oh, Liu Hua! Liu Tao was stunned for a moment, and then remembered. When I was in Luoyang, the first pot of gold was obtained from her.

For this eldest princess of the Han Dynasty, even if it is the princess of Emperor Huan, Liu Tao still has some good feelings. It is said that she is also a 'clan sister', she came to ask to see, and she was not easy to see, so she nodded to let her in.

Qian Fu used to work in the palace, so he naturally knew Liu Hua, who came to Liu Hong from time to time to catch up with him. He dared to report, and he naturally confirmed it in person.

Putting down the folds in his hand, Liu Tao came to the side hall, which was where he occasionally received his courtiers, after all, he also had to inquire about some twists and turns, or matters related to government affairs. The imperial study at work is a little too messy, and there is no place to sit down, drink tea and chat.

"Sister Huang, I haven't seen you for a long time, you are still so young and beautiful." Liu Tao waited in the side hall for ten minutes, and Liu Huacai came to him under the leadership of the eunuch.

"I didn't expect His Majesty to be so humorous after he ascended the throne." Seeing Liu Tao's attitude, Liu Hua was also relieved.

Don't look at it as the eldest princess of Yang'an, in fact, she can go to Yang'an to settle down? Whether it can be or not depends on whether Liu Yan admits it or not. In the end, I could only follow my husband's family to Yuan Shao's side.

I have also worked hard to let Fu Wan defect to Liu Tao, after all, everyone is also an old acquaintance, how can they find a way to settle Fu Wan.

It's just that Fu Wan rejected this proposal, one is that Yuan Shao had not usurped the throne at that time, so most of the Hanchen planned to go to King Zhao's side to see, at least King Zhao was better controlled and could get more benefits; Second, Liu Tao is very cold to scholars, and the Fu family is also a scholar and cannot betray the class, so he can only grit his teeth and give up.

As a result, Yuan Shao usurped the throne and tried hard, but he couldn't turn the tide at all, so he had to resign. Already his wife is a princess of the Han Dynasty, and he has too many Han labels on him, and it is impossible for Yuan Shao to use him.

I also thought about going to the Han side, but Liu Tao announced that everyone who wants to go out can only pass the imperial examination, and it is forbidden to take the imperial examination over forty years old. This means that there is no hope at all.

After a year of idleness, Liu Tao defeated Yuan Shao and destroyed the Jin Kingdom. After lying still, and helpless, Liu Hua saw this, sighed, and expressed his willingness to help come over to explore the way.

At least, for the sake of her eldest princess, it is impossible for Liu Tao not to see her.

I didn't expect that I had reached the point where I needed to rely on my wife to stand out for myself, but there was nothing else I could do.

"What about interceding with Fuwan?" The two sat down, Liu Tao poured Liu Hua a cup of tea, and asked with a smile.

"The husband resigned after Yuan Shao usurped the throne, he is a Hanchen." Liu Hua played the emotional card, "He is also a scholar, betraying the class, and the entire Fu family will be isolated by the scholars." But he was the only one in the Fu family, holding up the scene outside. ”

For example, the Yang family, Yang Biao shouted that he would never defect to Liu Tao in his life. In fact, his son seems to have begun to review, striving to be on the list of the imperial examination next year, and earlier, the Yang family had already begun to send people over to participate in the imperial examination......

This kind of old family has three or five children in the family. For example, Lu Zhi, Lu Yu has not yet become a leader, and it is one thing to be young, and whether the Lu family should put all the bets on the big man is also a consideration.

It can only be said that while you are still young, wait and see for a few years. As far as the Lu family's home school is concerned, it is no problem to prepare for the exam urgently in a year or two.

Fuwan had six sons and one daughter. The younger generation has not grown up yet, and the older generation is supporting the scene after he finishes it, and there are some things that must be taken into account.

"Sister Huang and he have six sons, study hard for a year or two, and it's okay to go to the imperial examination next year." Liu Tao replied. If you are unwilling to betray the class, you can give up on him? Since you can give up on yourself, you can naturally give up on yourself!

Anyway, he didn't expect it, his six sons and one daughter could still count on it a little.

"That's why I'm here...... Fu De and Fu Ya are still captives...... "Liu Hua sighed and told her the real purpose of coming.

Although Fu Wan was not on Yuan Shao's side, he also detained Fu De and Fu Ya as officials in the Jin State out of betting, or Yuan Shao was semi-forced. I can't help it, so I can only convince myself with the statement of betting.

Now that the Jin Kingdom is destroyed, Fude and Fuya are also taken prisoner and taken into custody. Since they did not surrender voluntarily, they may have to endure several years of hard labor before they can be released.

"Labor is only a matter of a few years......" Liu Tao replied casually.

"They didn't intend to be loyal to Yuan Shao, they just followed their husbands to be loyal to King Zhao." Liu Hua pleaded, "They are innocent, can't Your Majesty let go of his nephews?" ”

If Liu Hua is Liu Tao's imperial sister, then her sons are naturally Liu Tao's nephews.

If she hadn't mentioned it like that, Liu Tao hadn't remembered that he and Fu Shou were still in the relationship between his uncle and niece. In a way, this was a bit exciting, but it also dispelled some of his vague thoughts.

Ideas are ideas, and there is no point if they are not realized. A few female leopards in the family are still not fed, and they do not have the conditions to raise more.

"Of course, I can pardon them and let them go home now, but the matter of the imperial examination needs to be taken by themselves." Liu Tao reminded that when it comes to this, he can't say it without opening a back door.

"Your Majesty, you should actually use a little bit of your close ministers. Fu Wan may have something to be sorry for you, but he is also a relative of the Han Dynasty, and he is more loyal than ordinary courtiers. Liu Hua tried to say something.

"Jin Xuan, a descendant of Jin Riyan, is still serving on Liu Biao's side, and his son Jin Yi is on Yuan Shao's side, and he was also captured. After Jin Riyan, such loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty did not owe allegiance to me, what is the value of loyalty after Fu Zhan? Liu Tao didn't buy it, these so-called loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty were more unreliable than the other.

has no ability, is not secret, and has to think about assassinating Cao Cao, and finally compensating himself. And they assassinated Cao Cao, really to put Liu Xie in power? Maybe there is this purpose, but it is not more so that you can get more rights?

They followed Liu Xie to Cao Cao, and in the end, almost all of them hung idle official positions, and they had no real power at all.

Liu Hua understood that Liu Tao didn't have the slightest good impression of these 'old ministers of the Han Dynasty', or gave them opportunities, such as Zhong Xuan and Xun You, and even the two brothers Ji Mu and Ji Miao from the Imperial Medical Department.

At that time, when he crusaded against Dong Zhuo, it was the last chance, but unfortunately Fu Wan and the others didn't seize it, and now they still want to pull the relationship and ask for benefits, Liu Tao didn't plan to get used to them.

"It was originally their choice, and no one is to blame." Knowing Liu Tao's attitude, Liu Hua is not easy to force, and when he can save it, Liu Tao will not even let go of Fude and Fuya.

"I've given a lot of people a chance, but they don't give me a chance. Now that the Han Dynasty has been restructured, the imperial examination is the only way to obtain scholars in the future, and there can be no other way. I created the imperial examination, and I can't take the lead in breaking the rules! Liu Tao said solemnly, "They want to take the test casually, and it is all up to their ability to fail the exam." ”

"Even if there is a serious shortage of officials now?" Liu Hua asked.

"Yes!" Liu Tao nodded, "I'd rather lack than abuse, I have to tell the world how high the gold content of the imperial examination is!" ”

Speaking of which, I breathed a long sigh of relief. Seriously, I didn't plan to make the relationship so stiff, I thought about it and said: "That's it, but at present, there should be a lack of many scribes and officers in the army." If you can endure hardships, it can be regarded as a way out, at least you will still have the opportunity to enter the Ministry of War, or even serve in Zhongshu Province. ”

It's just a chance, it's definitely not high, in terms of the age of the end. Ming Lu has been pointed out, whether to go or not, then it is none of his business, Fu Wan really does not plan to take this road, then he is also benevolent and righteous.

"Your Majesty is really still affectionate and righteous!" Liu Hua understood, and said excitedly, "You are so good to the imperial sister, the imperial sister will prepare a big gift for you!" ”

immediately took out a stack of land deeds and handed them to Liu Tao. The latter was stunned, and wanted to say that Liu Hua planned to send Zhuangzi to him again? took a look at it, only to find that it was actually the title deeds of a large number of fighting theaters.

"Liangzhou, Bingzhou, Sizhou, Yongzhou, Jizhou and Youzhou, these places all have the emperor's fighting workshop! Several other states will also drive over one after another, and here, you can get information that you can't usually get......" Liu Hua said slowly.