Li You said: "Big brother, everything you supervise must be implemented, and the relevant personnel must be rewarded and punished clearly."

Officials who are to be promoted because of their merits should be met with in person. Even if you do not have time to meet them personally, send your own cronies to receive them on your behalf and reward them in your own name.

It doesn't matter how much the reward is, even if it's a penny and a piece of candy, those grassroots officials will treat it as a treasure and treasure it.

You are the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, the current prison state, and the future emperor. This small move will make these little people feel like climbing the dragon and attaching the phoenix. They will consciously regard themselves as your confidants, and they will go to great lengths to get your attention. ”

Li Chengqian really didn't think of this, and his mind was spent on how to win over the ministers of the imperial court. He now understands that those ministers are Li Shimin's ministers, and as long as Li Shimin is in one day, these people will not really be used by him Li Chengqian.

These grassroots officials, however, will regard him Li Chengqian as the object of their allegiance. In the future, Li Chengqian will be able to select his own cronies and cadres from among these people.

He nodded and said, "Fifth brother, I understand. ”

Li You said: "Big brother, I'm afraid you have overlooked one thing. ”

Li Chengqian asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Li You said: "What the younger brother said is that there are clear rewards and punishments. What I just said is just a reward, which is used to win people's hearts. This is important, but punishment is even more important in a sense. For those who should be punished, they must be ruthless, those who should be dismissed will be dismissed, those who should be shut down will be closed, and those who should be killed must not be soft. ”

Li Chengqian said with some hesitation: "Isn't that going to offend people?" ”

Li You said: "You are the crown prince, the eunuch of the country, and the future emperor, what you need is the awe of all your subjects.

Respect is important, but so is fear. In many things, respect you, and they will consciously embrace you. However, when things conflict with their own interests, it is not enough to rely on their conscious respect.

The fear of you will keep them from going against your will, and in a sense, it is even more important. Imperial power is part of the law, and the law is not something that people should respect, but something that people fear.

Also, from a human psychological point of view, there is no punishment for rewards, and those who are rewarded for supporting you will not cherish your reward for them when they see that those who are guilty or guilty are not punished.

In this sense, being a good emperor, as long as you can grasp the degree of rewards and punishments, you are basically a qualified good emperor.

An emperor can't be good at everything, the so-called line of action is the best, and specific things should be done by those talents. As long as the emperor can master the two weapons of reward and punishment, he will make his subjects fearful, and he will do his best to solve all kinds of problems under your leadership. ”

Li You's words were like seeing the sun through the clouds for Li Chengqian, and he suddenly became clear.

In fact, about how to be a good emperor, from the day he became the crown prince, from Li Shimin, Empress Changsun, to the masters he experienced, he has taught him hundreds of methods, and he has also talked about rewards and punishments countless times. But no one has ever been able to explain it so thoroughly and make Li Chengqian understand how he should do it.

At the beginning, when Chang He's son resold military horses because of gambling in the Flying Tiger Army, Li Chengqian did not dare to punish him, and adopted a method of making peace with the mud. Li You killed people in public, and Li Chengqian thought in his heart that Li You's approach was inappropriate and would completely offend people.

However, over the years, he has found that although Li You is ruthless and a little stingy in many practices, his prestige among the government and the opposition is increasing day by day. Li Chengqian has never understood what it is for?

Now he finally understands that he is cautious and blindly pleasing people, not daring to punish others, and trying not to do things that offend people, but he has not really won people's respect. Those who want to win over themselves have not been able to really use them for themselves.

The difference is a millimeter, and the error is a thousand miles. Enwei attaches equal importance to true learning, and it is not something that can be mastered by talking. Now, Li Chengqian knows how to do it.

As a master, Zhang Xuansu guided Li Chengqian with all his heart, analyzing the complicated interpersonal relations between the DPRK and China for him all day long, telling him who he should encircle and not offend anyone. As a result, Li Chengqian was confused, and he didn't know how to do it.

Now, Li Chengqian basically understands that he has mastered the core method of dealing with his subordinates as a superior. In the future, I will continue to summarize in practice, and I will gradually become handy and comfortable.

Li Chengqian looked at Li You and said sincerely: "The so-called listening to your words is better than reading for ten years. I learned today that this is true. ”

He said to Gao Lian: "You go and inform the Zhongshu Province that this afternoon, all the things will be sorted out by them and handed over to the relevant departments to deal with." No one is allowed to disturb me. ”

Gao Lian answered the call and went to preach.

Li Chengqian said: "Fifth brother, the eldest brother has a lot of confusion, today, please solve the confusion for the eldest brother." ”

Seeing that Li Chengqian had opened his mind, Li You was also very happy. He said: "Big brother, the younger brother will finish his suggestions first, and then we will discuss it slowly." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Okay, you say." ”

Li You said: "Regarding the matter of cultivating a large number of grassroots talents, there is a good opportunity right now. ”

Li Chengqian saw that Li You's mouth was dry, and poured him a cup of tea with his own hands. said: "Fifth brother, rest, come, have a cup of tea." There is time, and my eldest brother will listen to your explanation this afternoon. ”

"Thank you, big brother." Li You respectfully took the teacup with both hands and said.

Then, Li You came up with an idea for Li Chengqian.

With the further expansion of the imperial court's territory, the number of new land and people is large, and a large number of grassroots officials are urgently needed to manage it. In the absence of systematic measures, the method of tearing down the east wall and replacing the west wall was adopted, and some officials were temporarily transferred to manage the newly opened areas.

Not only are these officials insufficient, but they are also unevenly selected and systematically trained.

This is understandable, and the various state capitals in the interior received orders from the imperial court to recommend talents and officials to serve in the new areas. They tend to nominate those who are not in line with them and do not like them, and if there are not enough candidates, they will nominate those candidates for inexperienced alternate officials, and the overall quality of this group of people is relatively poor.

This problem has existed for many years and has not been truly resolved.

For example, the Western Regions have been laid down for so many years, and there are few officials who have gone to the Western Regions from the mainland to serve in the Western Regions, and the management of the Western Regions mainly relies on local people to manage. In this way, to a large extent, the real control of the imperial court over the Western Regions was weakened.

This problem exists in the Northwest Province, as well as in the Jiao Toe area where Li Ke is located, and in the country of Linyi.

On the Korean Peninsula, Silla is currently an autonomous state, and in addition to Baekje and the soon-to-be-conquered Goguryeo, both face a situation that requires a large number of qualified officials to administer it.

The matter of systematically training a large number of officials who can be familiar with ethnic affairs should be on the agenda.

To this end, Li You suggested that a school of ethnic affairs management should be established immediately to specialize in the training of officials in the newly developed areas.

Students are divided into advanced and beginner classes. The senior class trains officials at the county level and above, and the junior class trains grassroots officials.

After the establishment of the academy, it will also conduct rotational training for officials in the Western Regions, Northwest Province, Lingnan, Jiaozhi and Linyi regions to improve the overall management level.

Li You suggested that Li Shimin should be the president and Li Chengqian should be the vice president of the newly established Institute of Ethnic Affairs Management, and that he be specifically responsible for the management of the college.

In this way, all the students of the Nationalities College are protégés of the Son of Heaven, and in fact, they are also Li Chengqian's protégés.

Li Shimin is only the nominal dean, and he will not participate in the specific things of the college. This academy is actually Li Chengqian's. Li You hoped that Li Chengqian would pay attention to the affairs of the college and care about the lives of the students of the college. Students are personally met when they enter the school and when they go to work in the future.

In the process of studying, you should often visit the college and give lectures. It is necessary to care about the students' accommodation, diet and study, arrange their family affairs, relieve their worries, and care about their growth after taking office. Then most of this large number of people will become Li Chengqian's descendants.

When these people grow up, they can select the best people from among them and enter the court or serve in important places in other places. This is the solid foundation for Li Chengqian to take charge of the world in the future.

Li Chengqian naturally agreed with such a suggestion, and he raised two questions. The first is how to prevent the eldest grandson Wuji and others from interfering in this matter and installing their people on the issue of student selection.

His fears were justified. Because most of the local officials are under the control of Changsun Wuji and others, the students they have inserted will not be used by Li Chengqian.

Second question. After all, Li Chengqian is the supervisor of the country, who should be the real executive dean of the Institute of Ethnic Affairs Management?

Li You said: "The first problem is not difficult to solve. The current secretary of the ministry is Hou Junji, the servant of the ministry is Xiao Dongchang, the father-in-law of the minister's brother, and the minister of education is Xiao Daren, the three of them are absolutely their own people, and it is not the turn of others to interfere.

This time, all students will sign up voluntarily and the Ministry of Education will jointly conduct the assessment, so as to ensure that the background of the students is clean and clean, and they are not placed by others. ”

The Ministry of Officials is responsible for the selection and appointment of officials below the sixth grade. Li Chengqian and Hou Junji also set their eyes on the court before, and they ignored such an important institution as the Ministry of Officials.

After Li You's analysis, Li Chengqian was completely relieved about the first question.

Then, there is the question of the selection of the superintendent of the Institute of Ethnic Affairs Administration.

Li You said: "I propose that your master Zhang Xuansu serve as the supervisor. ”

Li Chengqian said: "Master Zhang Xuansu is a suitable candidate. However, it is not known if he would like to take on this position. Then, he talked about the contradiction between himself and Zhang Xuansu.

In the past two years, there have been more and more contradictions between Li Chengqian and Zhang Xuansu, and they have become bigger and bigger, and there will be some unpleasantness between the two from time to time. Now, Li Chengqian is a little skeptical that Zhang Xuansu is with him.

Li You still understands Zhang Xuansu. He said: "Big brother, for Zhang Xuansu, you don't have to doubt his loyalty to you at all, he himself can definitely be trusted." ”

Li Chengqian asked, "Why?" Has he changed the door many times? ”

Zhang Xuansu used to be a county magistrate in the Sui Dynasty, and later followed Dou Jiande, and after joining the Tang Dynasty, he became the master of Li Jiancheng, the hidden prince, and now he has become Li Chengqian's master. According to his resume, it is easy to be considered a wall-to-wall grass.

Li You patiently analyzed Zhang Xuansu's situation with Li Chengqian, and Li Chengqian put his mind at ease. He said: "Fifth brother, I have some problems communicating with him now, you can talk to him about this matter." ”

Li You said: "Okay, big brother, I will definitely resolve the contradictions between you." ”

Then, Li Chengqian asked: "I think my father will definitely agree to the establishment of the Institute of Ethnic Affairs Management, I wonder if the ministers will agree?" ”

Li You asked, "Big brother, what do you think?" ”

Li Chengqian thought for a while and said, "I think it should be." The war in Goguryeo was coming to an end, and a large number of management personnel were urgently needed. In this case, I don't think anyone would object to this proposal. ”

"Yes, big brother, this matter is a good opportunity for you to establish authority. The younger brother suggested that the main ministers in Chang'an, Fang Xuanling, the eldest grandson Wuji, Zeng Wenwen, Gao Jingming, Huang Furui and others, you should personally consult their opinions individually, and when the time comes, you will definitely respond to them in the court. Li You said.

Li You originally wanted to secretly do the work of these ministers for Li Chengqian, but now, he thinks that Li Chengqian should be allowed to exercise on his own, and decides not to interfere in this matter himself.

Li Chengqian was very excited, he mentioned all the confusions he could think of, and Li You answered them one by one.

In the end, Li Chengqian couldn't remember any other questions to ask Li You, so he asked an unspeakable question in his heart.

He said: "Fifth brother, I want to drive Li Tai out of Chang'an, you don't think that the eldest brother is ruthless, right?" ”

Li You smiled: "Big brother, you are right. Li Tai is a fly, a moth, such a person must not give him a chance to turn over. ”

When Li Chengqian heard Li You say this, he was extremely comfortable. He said: "Fifth brother, you still know the eldest brother and know that the eldest brother is not a ruthless person, but this Li Tai is really too deceitful. ”

Li You said: "Big brother, you are generous to others, and it is also recognized by everyone. Again, do what you think you should do, say what you want to say, and don't scruple so much. ”

Li Chengqian said: "Last time we talked about this matter, I considered your opinion, and I think I still can't mention it to my mother, so just follow what you said, let my uncle say it."

But I'm still a little worried about whether my father and mother will have an opinion of me. ”

Li You said: "Big brother, I just said that you don't have scruples, how are you?" ”

With a "snap", Li Chengqian slapped his head hard.

He said: "Oh, fifth brother, I'm really, why can't I change the problem of indecision?" Good! According to what you said, as long as you have a clear conscience, you have no scruples and be a real man. ”

Li You said: "This is my eldest brother." Big brother, don't worry, your brother will always stand with you, and the sky will fall and carry it with you. ”

Li Chengqian's heart was extremely moved, and he said: "Fifth brother, the eldest brother won't say anything. In a word, we will always be good brothers. ”

After speaking, he smiled and said, "Okay! Fifth brother, the eldest brother's heart knot has been untied. Let's not talk about these boring things, a new dance has recently been rehearsed in my palace, let's enjoy it together. ”

"Okay, big brother, my brother is busy all day, and I'm thinking about relaxing." Li You said with a smile.

Li Chengqian suddenly remembered something, he said: "Fifth brother, speaking of singing and dancing, I have an idea: Li Ke's Southern Expeditionary Army is also fighting bloody battles on the front line, and I want to send a condolence group to comfort them, what do you think?" ”

Li You stretched out his thumb and praised: "Big brother, what a good idea." Everyone knows that you once had a gap with the third brother. If you can do this, the father and the queen will be happy. The third brother will also receive your affection, and the ministers will also praise you for your open-mindedness.

High, really high! ”

Li Chengqian's interest was even higher. He commanded: "Prepare a banquet and sing and dance." ”

……

A few days later, the Northwest Palace.

Zhang Xuansu saluted and said, "Minister Zhang Xuansu has seen His Royal Highness. ”