"How did this get to the point of rebellion?" Lian Qi Nian couldn't bear it anymore, and finally put away the caution on his face, and said: "The imperial court ordered the Marquis of Yingchuan to prepare for the Northern Expedition, and authorized him to raise soldiers in the summer and autumn of Yangzhou Town, and he could appoint officials on his own, which is an extraordinary move at an extraordinary time." --In fact, the imperial court has just been rebuilt, the treasury is already empty, and there are too many places that need to be 'spent', such as the placement of officials who have gone south, and the relief of the displaced people, and there is not much military salary, so Yangzhou Town can only be left to eat itself. The other three towns, Gao Jie, Liu Zeqing, and Huang Degong are the same. ”

"It's just that Gao, Huang, and Liu Sanzhen directly sent officials to manage the place, and the Marquis of Yingchuan opened an exam to recruit scholars to be officials, which can be regarded as taking care of our reading seeds. How did it come to Brother Zhou's mouth, but it became a rebellion? ”

Lian Qinian continued: "Could it be that the Marquis of Yingchuan really wants to send military men to manage the place with a knife, so Brother Zhou feels normal?" ”

Seeing that Lian Qinian, who was still very humble before, raised his voice, Zhou Zhongying was unhappy in his heart, and said: "That's because Sun Yuan himself has no talent to manage the place for him, so he wants to buy me and other scholars to work for him." This war depends on the military and the man, but the government must be a scholar. ”

He sneered: "Why don't Gao, Liu, and Huang three towns recruit scholars, it's that they are just satisfied with being the chief military officer of a town." It can be seen that Sun Taichu's ambition is not small! After the thieves entered Beijing, they also recruited former court officials as officials, and it is said that Jiannu is now also recruiting scholars in the north. ”

Seeing that Zhou Zhongying was getting more and more outrageous, it was not even good to have an in-depth 'relationship' with him in the New Year, in the final analysis, he has now completely transformed from a showman to a businessman, with only good things in his eyes, and no interest in politics: "Forget it, no matter this matter, no matter what it is."

。 You and my classmates finally got together once, if you blush over this matter, it's not worth it, eat wine, eat wine. ”

After this dispute, the atmosphere between the two was a little awkward.

After eating a few more glasses of wine, Zhou Zhongying suddenly asked: "How did Sun Taichu 'get' this imperial examination, and when will the exam start?" ”

Leng Bu was asked by him, and even Qi Nian was stunned: "What, Brother Zhou is also interested?" ”

Zhou Zhongying shook his head and said awe-inspiringly: "How could I go to the exam, being an official of such a 'chaotic' minister and thief is just curiosity." ”

Lian Qinian said: "Yes, yes, Brother Zhou's integrity, I admire it very much." Here's the thing, isn't Yangzhou Town now under the jurisdiction of Taizhou, Taixing, Jingjiang, Tongzhou, Rugao, Hai'men, Chongming Shasuo, one in two states and four counties? The court allowed him to appoint his own officials, and removed all the previous officials. As Brother Zhou said just now, it is the warriors who rely on the war to fight, but the administration has to rely on the seeds of our study. Therefore, Yingchuan Hou held such an exam, saying that he was preparing to admit a group of officials, and once he was admitted, he would be able to confer officials immediately. This exam is only for those who study within the jurisdiction of Yangzhou Town, and those who are above the fame of Xiucai can participate. ”

"Oh, what subjects are examined, who is the examiner, and what are the rules?" Zhou Zhongying asked quietly.

Lian Qinian said: "The chief examiner is not an official of the imperial court, or even a member of the family, but a Su Ru Qu style Qu Qitian invited by Yangzhou Town. ”

"I think I've heard of this man." Zhou Zhongying nodded.

Qu Shiyun said that he was a great Confucian, he was originally a Chang acquaintance, a student of Qian Qianyi, the leader of Donglin, and a jinshi in the eighteenth year of Wanli. In the second year, he served as the magistrate of Yongfeng County, Ji'an Prefecture, Jiangxi. In the first year of Chongzhen, he was appointed to the household department, but later because he was involved in the political struggle between Qian Qianyi and Wen Tiren, he was cut and went home.

This person was admitted to the Jinshi many years ago, and he was born in Yanguan Qingliu and has a very high reputation, so it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a model of Shilin. Being able to be Sun Yuan's chief examiner this time is convincing. After all, with his qualifications, if he hadn't angered Wen Tiren back then, he might have already 'mixed' with the minister.

Lian Qinian continued: "The chief examiner is Qu Qitian, and the examiner is Sun Yuan's right-hand man, Huang You, the general of Yangzhou Town. This person is extraordinary, he turned out to be a real person, and later entered Lu Xiangsheng's curtain, and after Lu Jiandou was martyred, he followed Sun Yuan

。 It can be said that the Ningxiang Army has today's scale and has an inseparable relationship with it. Since Sun Yuan sent him as an invigilator, it can be seen that he attaches great importance to this exam. ”

"Let's talk about the subjects." Zhou Zhongying began to get impatient, and interrupted Lian Qinian's words with the intention of drinking.

"What else can I do, it's nothing more than the eight strands of the "Four Books" and "Five Classics." Lian Qinian replied: "However, unlike the official township examination and the general examination, this exam is only one, and the test takes two days and three nights, and one is won or lost. ”

"Only one test, how can I finish the test" Zhou Zhongying was shocked.

Lian Qinian: "There has been an announcement, doesn't Brother Zhou know yet?" ”

"I've been sick lately, and I haven't been out for a few days."

Lian Qi Nian: "That's the case, in this exam, there are two questions in the "Four Books" and one in the "Five Classics", all of which are small questions, and there is no need to write a big conclusion. ”

"Eun." Zhou Zhongying couldn't help nodding.

Lian Qinian continued: "In addition, there are two more questions, and there is no need to write the trial poem. ”

"For two days and three nights, two "Four Books" texts, one "Five Classics" and two questions, it is indeed a bit tight." Zhou Zhongying was very dissatisfied: "I'm afraid that by the time the exam is over, many people have not finished the papers, didn't Sun Yuan deliberately embarrass my readers?" ”

"It's a little tight!" Even the prayer for the year echoed his words.

Zhou Zhongying: "What are the rules for judging papers, is it possible to 'get' the same as the official imperial examination, and you have to transcribe and obscure your name, and then the master will recommend the papers, and the examiner will rank second?" ”

"Brother Zhou is right, it's really this rule." Lian Qinian nodded: "Transcription and obfuscation are necessary." However, Yangzhou Town did not invite so many house masters, even if they were reluctantly invited, the scholars may not be convinced. Therefore, there is no room master, and all the papers are corrected by Qu Qitian alone, that is to say, whoever does not win is up to him. ”

"Sure enough, what kind of department and what kind of taxi is opened in a feudal town, it is not going to be a farce in the end." Zhou Zhongying sneered loudly, and said sarcastically: "I remember who this Qu Qitian is, isn't he a student of Qian Muzhai?" Don't you know who Qian Muzhai is, and the beasts too. A few days ago, he published a book of "Foolish Ministers Serving the Country", overturning the case for the eunuch party, and opening his eyes for Ruan Dacheng, a 'traitor' villain. originally wanted to curry favor with Ma Shiying and seek wealth and glory. Now it's good, not only is it notorious, but there is still no comeback to become an official

。 Now there are saints and gods, and there are southeastern monarchs below, how can such villains be rampant. ”

"Qu Qitian is the 'protégé' of Qian Qianyi, an old dog, and things gather like others, can he still be a good person? He is the chief examiner, how can we southeast gentlemen be willing to take the exam, is it possible that we will call him a teacher in the future? ”

"Yes, yes, Brother Zhou is right." Lian Qinian was helpless, so he had to go against his will, and said with a wry smile: "The gentlemen of the southeast will naturally not go to participate in this exam, even if they want to participate, they will have to participate in this year's Enke 'Spring' examination for a jinshi." But ......"

"But what?" Zhou Zhongying gave him a stern look.

Lian Qinian shrank his head.

Lian Qinian said: "However, this examination in Yangzhou Town is not a serious imperial examination, and even if it is taken, it is not a registered imperial court official." People even want Xiucai, as long as they are successful, they will be awarded official positions. For ordinary talents, they can be officials directly without going through the township examination, the meeting examination and the palace examination, which is also a good opportunity, and there should be a lot of people who want to come and go, right? ”

"It's a joke, is it really spineless for the scholars in my Yangzhou Mansion?" Zhou Zhongying said angrily: "Besides, how big is Sun Yuan's territory, there are only two governors, four magistrates and four judges in the two states, and five counties and five counties. ”

"No, it's not." Pray for the New Year and shake your head again and again.

"What, Brother Lian still wants to say good things for Sun Thief?" Zhou Zhongying asked.

"No, I mean Brother Zhou said that there are only a few official positions, and he didn't say it right." Lian Qinian said: "Brother Zhou, don't you know that the number of officials admitted by Yingchuan Hou this time is very large? ”

"How?" Zhou Zhongying couldn't help but ask.

Lian Qinian replied: "Brother Fool has been in contact with people related to the Ningxiang Army, and I have also heard the truth about this exam. According to Sun Yuan, the official seal officials of the prefectures and counties under his jurisdiction are still appointed by him, but the subordinate officials below are all admitted from among the candidates. ”

"It turns out that it's only a subordinate official, isn't it even more boring."

Without waiting for Zhou Zhongying to continue scolding, Lian Qinian continued: "The Marquis of Yingchuan's examination this time is to reform the official appointment system of our dynasty, anyway, it is not a serious imperial examination, so it doesn't hurt to try." That's the case, for example, a county, generally speaking, there is only one county, one county and one master. Among them, the magistrate is an official and must be from a jinshi, while the county is at least famous, and the master is not in the stream

。 After Sun Yuan's reform, there were two counties, and there were no chiefs or officials. The six rooms are used to house officials, that is to say, in a county, in addition to the county, the supervisors of the six rooms below are also officials registered in the imperial court, and they are in charge of the six politics of rites, officials, soldiers, workers, households, and criminals. In addition to one supervisor in the sixth room, there are also two deputies in each room, which can be regarded as registered officials. In this way, a county government has one magistrate, two county officials, six house owners, and twelve deputies, a total of 21 officials. Sun Yuan's territory is quite large, and this time it seems that more than 100 officials will be admitted. ”

"So much?" Zhou Zhongying was taken aback.

"There are so many, Sun Yuan did this to completely abolish the officials in the government and replace them with officials. According to what he said, what is it called...... "Lian Qinian 'touched' his beard and thought about it: "Yes, it's a civil servant." ”

"Child's play, child's play!" Zhou Zhongying: "He also dares to change the law of his ancestors, doesn't the court care?" ”

"Tube, can you manage it?" Even prayed for the New Year, and now the Son of Heaven was directly promoted to the throne by Marquis Sun with the army. Sun Yuan can be said to be a trusted minister of the emperor, and he has a heavy army, does the court dare to take care of it: "Moreover, Sun Taichu told the court about this matter, Ma Yaocao drew up the ticket without saying a word, and the eunuch Lu Jiude agreed to it. Hongguang Tianzi also specially approved that the batch of officials admitted by Yangzhou Town must be registered. In this way, as long as you pass the examination, you will immediately be a registered official recognized by the imperial court. ”

"Ah, as long as you win, you will be an official, and you will be recognized by the court?" Zhou Zhongying was dumbfounded.

"Why don't you admit it, anyway, these people are all officials on Sun Yuan's territory, and they don't need to be placed by the imperial court, so why not. Shi Xianzhi has been driven to Yangzhou by Ma Yaocao, and now that Ma Xiangquan is leaning towards the government and the opposition, who can object to his nod? Lian Qinian said: "However, Brother Zhou was right just now, I'm afraid that the upright gentleman of my house will not take the exam, and when the time comes, I may not be able to sing the empty city plan in the examination room." ”

"That's how it should be, haha, if that's a pleasure." Zhou Zhongying laughed.

"Actually, I think this is a good opportunity for Brother Zhou." Lian Qinian said carefully.

Zhou Zhongying's face changed greatly: "Brother Lian, are you humiliating me?" ”

"No, no, no, it's a joke." Lian Qinian apologized again and again: "I just think that with Brother Zhou's moral essay, if you take the test, you will definitely be able to pass." You think, there are not many people to take the exam this time, and so many officials have been admitted, this is simply an official hat sent to your hand. If the foolish brother hadn't been able to lose the business at hand, he would have been a little tempted. ”

Zhou Zhongying just sneered, looking like a lonely person

。

But even the next words of the New Year made his body tremble, and the chopsticks fell to the ground.

Lian Qinian said: "It is said that the Marquis of Yingchuan is ready to greatly improve the rank of the subordinate officials. Brother Zhou, you probably also know that my Chao Taizu was originally born in Huaiyou cloth, and he understands the suffering of the people best. Therefore, after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the income of officials was set very low. For example, the county of a county, a month's worth of silver is only two or three taels, and a year is more than thirty taels. ”

"These thirty taels of silver are enough if they are used simply for food. However, unless the county magistrate of a county stays in the ya'men all day, he will have to 'spend' money as soon as he goes out of the 'door'. For example, the transportation and horse expenses, the reception of the boss, classmates, and fellow villagers, and the handling of official business are a lot of expenses in a year. ”

"Moreover, the most important thing is that I only have one magistrate and one county governor in each county, but the masters and officials of each house are not within the scope of financial expenditure. And all this is solved by the county itself, that is to say, the relevant officials in the ya'men are all hired by the county itself. To put it mildly, even if it is the funds for the arrest of a thief, the county has to pay out of his own pocket. ”

"With so many expenditures, it is obviously not enough to rely on Zhixian's thirty taels of silver per Chinese New Year's Eve. Therefore, local officials have come up with other ways to reach out to the people. And the top also knows the specific situation below, and it is also a blind eye to this. In this way, the first thing the county lord of a county did when he took office was to find a way to 'get' money to maintain the operation of the ya'men, which became an unwritten rule. When encountering greedy officials, they will fill their 'private' pockets, and others will have no choice but to tolerate them. The so-called, three years of Qing Governor's Mansion, 100,000 snow 'flowers' silver, probably just like this. This is still an official who is not greedy, and when he encounters a greedy person, the land will be stripped of three feet, and the hardship of the people can be imagined. ”

"The Marquis of Yingchuan strictly ordered that in addition to the two taxes in summer and autumn and one due tax, the local ya's 'doors' are not allowed to levy additional taxes on the people, which is also a good good governance."

"However, what about the corresponding expenses of the ya's 'doors' in various places?" Lian Qi Nian said: "Therefore, the Marquis of Yingchuan put the officials together and greatly increased their income to support the incorruptible. As for the various expenses in the ya'men', the town will make a budget every year and reimburse the actual expenses. Do you know how much the county order is per year today? ”

He smiled and stretched out three fingers: "Three hundred taels a year in Zhixian." ”

"Two counties, two hundred taels a year."

"One hundred and fifty taels for each landlord."

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