Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 378 I think the secretarial department is good
Crispy and sweet food, mellow wine, and tender fat meat are delicious and delicious, but if eaten improperly, they will damage the body; beauties with delicate skin and bright teeth can make people gain the blessings of life. Harmony, but if indulgence is excessive, it will damage the spirit and body.Therefore, if you control yourself and do not overeat or engage in excessive sexual activities or pleasures, your body will not be damaged.

This is written in "Han Feizi. Yang Quan", and Yang Jie said it here just to reflect the following sentence -

Mastering the laws and regulations controls the ministers, so the establishment of laws and regulations is the magic weapon of the monarch.

It’s too late to cherish such a treasure, so how can you destroy it?

What kind of behavior would destroy such a treasure?
"The dynasty has its own rules, and promotions and changes stem from it. Chen Taile has made contributions to the country, which can be recorded in the books and remain in the hearts of everyone. It is irrefutable and cannot be erased. If he follows the rules and follows the rules, he will not Let the meritorious people be wronged, and the talented people will not be buried. It's just a matter of time, so why rush?"

After saying this, Yang Jie bowed and returned to the court.

Liu Dai frowned, feeling unhappy. He had a bad impression of the new chief agricultural officer. Could it be that he was a jealous person?Don't want to let those who have meritorious service be rewarded?But there is some truth in what he said.

The emperor began to think.

On the other side, the eyes of the officials were all cast on Yang Jie, secretly praising the newly promoted chief minister for his appropriate words and persuasion. They seemed to be suppressing Chen Zhi and preventing him from being promoted due to his merits, but in fact they were protecting him. .

But here's the question, why did this great farmer suddenly come out to speak for Chen Zhi?I didn't hear that he had any friendship with Chen Zhi. However, Zuoyue Academy, which was backed by the Yang family, had some vague contact with Chen Zhi before, but it was not a pleasant experience.

Of course, there are also well-informed people who think of the whereabouts of one of the three Yangs and make some guesses.

However, these things have nothing to do with the situation at this time, because as soon as Yang Jie retreated, someone came forward again. This time, the person who came forward was finally not unexpected -

Servant Chen Yong finally stepped forward.

"The old minister feels that Yang Sinong's words are the words of upholding the country, and I hope the Holy One can accept them. Chen Zhi is still young and has even less qualifications. It is already a great blessing to be admitted to the center. If he can stay with Lieqing, it will be great. It is best to enrich one's thoughts with these knowledge. Now it is just a small achievement, how can we get carried away because of it? If we reward it, it will not only harm the court's laws, but also be detrimental to the people's hearts. Therefore, the old minister is bold , please do not reward me, Your Majesty."

It stands to reason that there is no private family in the court. Even if father and son are ministers in the same palace, they usually perform their own duties. When it comes to related matters, they must avoid suspicion. Even if they cannot avoid it, they will always call them their duties. , without naming it.

However, Chen Zhi and Chen Yong were two generations apart. In the new Han Dynasty, which ruled the world with filial piety, they could not go too far. Besides, Chen Yong's purpose was to prevent Chen Zhi from being praised. There was something about his elders in his words. The purpose of training the younger generation is also meant for the emperor. I hope he can respect the parents' wishes and not act willfully——

Everyone knew clearly what Liu Dai, the emperor, had done in the past, and Chen Yong was also afraid that if he got interested, he would just give him a reward without caring about anything else. That would not be a good thing for Chen Zhi, at least for now.

Sure enough, Liu Dai's mind was shaken when he heard what Chen Yong said. He knew very well the relationship between this veteran minister and Chen Zhi. Even his elders said he didn't want rewards. As an emperor, he couldn't give them forcefully. Besides, What Chen Yong said seems to be the same. Doesn't a capable person like Chen Zhi have to stay with Lie Qing and learn more?
As he was thinking about it, he glanced at Huang Si subconsciously, because in his heart, he felt that he wanted to show Chen Zhi something, and on the other hand, he also trusted Huang Si.

Although the name of the Secretary Province to which Huang Si belongs is similar to that of later secretaries, the position is quite different, because this position actually does not have much real power. Most of the officials who hold this position are literati and scholars, and generally do not involve the court. In disputes, even in many cases, the emperor and ministers would consult on the matter.

Because, this position is actually the administrator of the National Library.

Librarians are generally extraordinary, and the same goes for chief secretaries and supervisors in the secretarial department.

This official position is responsible for the collection and preservation of ancient books. At the same time, it is also necessary to compare ancient and modern times and organize ancient books. Therefore, it is mostly held by wise men. For example, Wang Xiang during the Three Kingdoms period compiled the "Huang Lan" when he was an official in the secretary's office. , even Xunxu, who was often criticized, also compiled the bamboo books of Jizhong and wrote his own annotations when he was serving as secretary-supervisor.

It is normal for people with such a position to ask for advice, and Huang Si is used to such treatment. After paying attention to Liu Dai's eyes, he stood up again and said: "What the several ministers said is true." , is a language of planning, loyalty to the country, and love for the underachievers. Everyone can understand it, but Guanzi once said that if you are able to serve in an official position, you will not be incompetent; if you work with virtue, you will not hurt your years. In this way, you will be better. There was no hardship, but the people were miserable. Duke Huan followed him and he dominated the world. Today, Chen Taile has merits, achievements, and talents. Everyone in Luoyang calls him good, and everyone calls him good. If such a figure cannot be highlighted, the world will inevitably be disappointed. On the contrary, , maybe the sages from the wilderness are also famous."

It has to be said that Huang Si grasped the emperor's thoughts very accurately. All rulers and young people admired their predecessors, and Liu Dai was no exception. As soon as he heard the examples of Duke Huan of Qi and Guan Zhong, he immediately He was getting excited, and it looked like he was about to say something when he opened his mouth.But at this moment, another person came out.

"My lord, I have something to say."

Liu Dai followed the sound and saw that it was Deng Meng too often. He thought that Chen Zhi was his subordinate, and Deng Meng would have the right to speak for his subordinates. Thinking of this, Liu Dai swallowed the words again, and he After all, he was trained by the royal family, so he still understands this.

Deng Meng came out and immediately said: "I think what Secretary Huang said is wrong and is taken out of context. Guan Zi said that when a wise king promotes his subordinates, he is fully aware of his shortcomings and advantages, and knows that he will not be able to benefit. If he is allowed to do it, he will do it. A wise man is a minister to his master, and he will make the best of his shortcomings and physical strength, and appoint officials according to his ability. Chen Zhi is a wise man, but he must fully understand his strengths and weaknesses before appointing him to a position. Just one month is not enough time to make a clear observation. Your Majesty, if Chen Zhi is capable of much more than that, wouldn't he be wasted by hastily transferring him?"

When Liu Dai heard this, he also felt that it was reasonable. He nodded and said, "What Ai Qing said is true. The time is too short and we really can't see much. Chen Qing has so many achievements now, which shows that he is also suitable for such an official position."

"The Holy One is wise." Deng Meng said this, but he felt helpless in his heart and couldn't help but glare at Huang Si.

Originally, Chen Zhi came over, and Deng Meng knew that it was the result of a compromise between all parties, and he just thought it was a favor to all parties. Although he knew Chen Zhi's name, he didn't have high expectations. After all, he was in the center, and there were not many talents in the world. You know how many people you have seen, Chen Zhi was just a rising star at that time.

When I met him and saw his demeanor, I felt something strange. I thought that if he was really capable, it would be an unexpected gain, so I tried to give him a job. Unexpectedly, Chen Zhi handed over an answer sheet that far exceeded his expectations. It's a pity that someone coveted him. After calming down the threat of Da Honglu Zhao Min, he thought that he could rely on this profitable subordinate to successfully hold the next several criticisms. As a result, Huang Si caused trouble again.

At this point, he couldn't bear to part with talents like Chen Zhi, and they were clearly in his own hands. How could he let others transfer him away with just a casual word?

Now that I heard the emperor's words, I finally felt a little more relieved, but before he could stand in line, another person came out.

If it’s not Zhang Ying, then who is it?
Zhang Ying's current status in the court is quite delicate, because he has official positions in the Chancellery and among the ministers, and he has been very close to the King of Guanghan recently, but he has been restricted by other ministers, so he frequently Action, gang disciples often come forward.

Huang Si was close to him. Although he was not a party member, when he first joined the center, he was recommended by the Zhang family and had a close relationship with the Zhang family. That's why everyone thought it was strange after thinking about it. After all, in recent times, There was a dispute between Zhang Ying and Chen Yong, which was almost an open secret. Zhang Ying's people came forward to recommend Chen Zhi, which is problematic no matter how you think about it.

Sure enough, seeing that Huang Si couldn't hold on any longer, Zhang Ying ended up personally.

But everyone thought about it and felt that it was normal. Those who had just come forward were all ministers, not people of the same status and official rank, and their influence on the emperor was very limited.

"Your Majesty, what the several ministers said are all justified. Yang Qing is loyal to the country and uses this matter to express his views, while Chen Gong wants to avoid suspicion. This is out of public conscience, but he should not hinder talented people for this. Contributing to the country, as for Deng Taichang, he also wanted to retain talents for the country. He felt that Chen Taile was good at overall planning, so he wanted to keep people in Taichang Mansion. However, in my opinion, these three are biased. If they learn from others, they will not succeed. It is necessary to follow him. If you want to observe a person's ability, there is no better way than to observe how he governs the people. If you see that the virtuous people are not above them, then you can follow the right path. Since Chen Taile is capable and has repeatedly made extraordinary achievements, it is appropriate to promote him out of the ordinary. I am willing to recommend him. Chen Zhiwei..."

"I think so too..."

Before Zhang Ying finished speaking, another person suddenly came out and interrupted him.

"Chen Zhi's ability should be rewarded, but what you all said is reasonable. In my opinion, it is better to compromise and give Chen Zhi an official of the fifth rank first, keep the center, observe his ability, and keep him In Luoyang, we should educate the virtuous, but at the same time not grant them great power, in order to preserve the system of the imperial court, and then give them the ability to support the government so that they can display their talents."

The person who spoke was clearly the Dahonglu Zhao Min. As he spoke, he looked at one person with a smile on his face.

"This is a compromise method. It is better to advance to the fifth rank to build up a good reputation. If you promote me in the future, no one will comment. In summary, I think the secretarial department is good."

(End of this chapter)