Chapter 17: A Thorough Investigation of Xu Mo

At this time, all the ministers of civil and military affairs were waiting with bated breath for Qin Xiao to speak.

"I'm going to announce something big."

Qin Xiao's voice echoed in the hall.

Ministers are not monolithic, and there are often partisans fighting each other.

If it had been before, Qin Xiao would have been happy to see the internal fighting of the ministers.

In this way, the supreme power can be firmly controlled.

But today, he has more important things to announce in his mind, and he has no time to pay attention to these intrigues.

"I went to the border Yunzhou this time, and the situation has now improved greatly, and the Western Xia, Jin people, etc., have all temporarily retreated."

The officials, big and small, immediately fell to their knees.

"Thanks to Your Majesty's Heavenly Might!"

After everyone praised them a few times, Qin Xiao flattened everyone and continued:

"I got some treasures among the people, and I want to observe them with Zhong Aiqing."

As he spoke, an attendant handed out the next page of paper.

All the officials were filled with curiosity.

Qin Xiao has always advocated frugality and put an end to extravagance and waste, and he has never heard of him collecting any treasures.

When they saw the words on the paper, everyone was extremely surprised.

"Resume ......"

There is not much above, but it is a very concise list of key points and many questions that arise.

Finally, the relevant information attached is also noted for verification by the imperial court.

The ministers all thought it was unheard of, fresh and practical.

Qin Xiao said slowly: "I have decided that from today onwards, when appointing officials in the imperial court, they must fill out a resume truthfully. ”

"According to this format, I will appoint positions based on the relevant specialties in my resume."

This proposal was endorsed by many far-sighted ministers.

"The format of this resume really captures the key points, and you can save a lot of work by filling it out accordingly."

"I didn't expect Your Majesty to make such a discovery."

"Not only personal resumes, but also some other things, you can also refer to this format, so that people can see at a glance."

Seeing the praise of the people, Qin Xiao showed a satisfied smile.

After retiring from the court, Qin Xiao reviewed the chapters in the imperial study.

I couldn't help but think of Xu Mo.

This man is indeed very capable, as can be seen from the resume form that the minister of the DPRK and China approves of his work.

Perhaps, this person needs to be more fully understood.

Qin Xiao moved his mind and shouted in a deep voice:

"Spread the Imperial City Division, Yang Jingdu."

The Imperial City Division of the Great Zhou Dynasty was specifically responsible for the emperor's security.

Yang Jingdu quickly knelt in front of the emperor.

"You quickly take people and rush to Chong County to strictly investigate the county's county order Xu Mo."

"Wechen obeys."

Yang Jingdu promised in his mouth, but he was very puzzled in his heart.

Didn't Your Majesty just come back from Chong County?

Why did you send someone to investigate secretly after you came back? Could it be that something big happened in Chong County?

"I want to know everything about Xu Mo. No matter how big or small, don't let it go. ”

"Also, find out to me how much Xu Mo is worth now."

Yang Jingdu was even more confused when he heard it.

The Imperial City Division has always made the ministers change their voices when they heard this, but they didn't expect Qin Xiao to send him, the person in charge of the Imperial City Division, to be just a small county order on the border.

"Humble duty understands!"

Doubts are doubts, Yang Jingdu still honestly led the order to retreat.

Qin Xiao was in the mood to review the folds.

But soon.

A sneer appeared on Qin Xiao's face, and he threw the song aside.

The content of many ministers' speeches is similar, saying that the position of prime minister has been vacant for a long time, and it needs to be filled by someone of outstanding ability, and finally, it is most appropriate to mention Chen Yongbai as prime minister.

Chen Yong's qualifications and abilities are indeed enough to be the position of prime minister.

But the problem is that most of the ministers in the DPRK are now moving closer to Chen Yong when they see the wind.

This time, they wrote letters one after another, asking for Chen Yong to be appointed prime minister.

If this matter is done, Chen Yong will be the head of the hundred officials, and the emperor will be above the tens of thousands of people.

Among them, there must be Chen Yong's private connivance, and it can even be said to be encouragement.

Although Qin Xiao was dissatisfied with this atmosphere.

But at this moment, it is not good to chill the hearts of the courtiers who have followed him for many years.

"Humph! Since he wants to sit in this position so much, he will give it to you. ”

……

Time passed, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Yang Jingdu hurriedly returned to Beijing from Chong County.

"Your Majesty, I have collected all the information of Xu Mo."

Yang Jingdu knelt down in the hall and presented the harvest of the trip.

"Get up, tell me about Xu Mo's situation."

Qin Xiao was looking forward to it at the moment.

Yang Jingdu stood up and reported what he had found.

"After a multi-party investigation by more than ten people in a humble position, Xu Mo, the county commander of Chongxian County, was still mediocre six years ago and did not show his extraordinary talent."

"It wasn't until one day in the sixth year that he was suddenly reborn."

"He was originally just a poor scholar in Chong County, but he relied on his extraordinary knowledge and many novel inventions to stand out and become the county commander of Chong County."

Qin Xiao was shocked when he heard this.

The county magistrate, only under the county order, is equivalent to the modern deputy county magistrate.

Xu Mo, a poor scholar, can have such a counterattack, which shows that this person's talent is absolutely amazing.

Yang Jingdu's another way:

"Four years ago, Lu Bin, the county magistrate of Yuanchong County, was promoted to the prefect of Yunzhou."

"Lu Bin recommended Xu Mo to the imperial court, and succeeded him as the county magistrate of Chong County."

Hearing this, Qin Xiao vaguely remembered that there was indeed such a thing.

At that time, the Great Zhou Dynasty had only been established for a few years, and the imperial examination system was not yet perfect, and many local officials were still appointed on the recommendation of officials.

At that time, Qin Xiao felt that Lu Bin was honest and selfless, and he was a rare clean official.

So he agreed to Xu Mo's appointment.

Qin Xiao couldn't help muttering:

"Xu Mo said that the reason why he dared to sell his official position was because he had his connections above."

"So, this person turned out to be Lu Bin."

Yang Jingdu was in the hall, and his scalp was numb when he heard it.

I was thinking in my heart, this Xu Mo is really bold, he dares to sell his official position?!

His Majesty is most resentful of this kind of corrupt official.

However, Yang Jingdu is also a little strange.

Since His Majesty has long known that Xu Mo is selling officials, why is Xu Mo still alive?!

It's a strange thing.

Before he could figure it out, he heard Qin Xiao ask again, "How is the situation in Chongxian?" Does the county pay a large amount of money every year? ”

Qin Xiao has a lot of expectations for hedging the county's taxes.

Now that the treasury is tight, Chongxian is so rich, it can be said that the entire Great Zhou is unique.

Such a prosperous Chong County, the silver taels handed over to the imperial court every year should be seven or eight higher than other counties.

Unexpectedly.

Yang Jingdu's next words made him angry, and his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Your Majesty, not really. The amount of silver paid by Chong County every year is ordinary, only five taels more than the average. ”

"But the amount that Chong County pays every year is increasing."