Datang: Abducting the eldest princess at the beginning

Chapter 150 150. Jiang Chen’s appointment letter?

Li Shimin smiled slightly, nodded, and said, "Everyone, please stand still!"

"In the past years, the ministers would go to the morning court first, and then I would take over."

"Today, I have something to say!"

"Jiang Chen, the son of a third-rank admiral, was demoted to a fourth-rank governor according to court rules."

"However, everyone saw and recognized his talent yesterday."

"It's such a pity that such a talented person has been reduced to the position of a fourth-grade official!"

"What do you mean?"

"This means there is something wrong with this rule!"

"If there is a problem, it has to be addressed and this loss has to be avoided."

"From now on, whether he is the son of a first-rank prince or a fifth-rank captain, he must take an annual exam."

"Your children will be assigned based on your performance."

"Those children who do not study well, or are children of second-grade officials, must take a step back."

“If they do well in the exam, the children of fifth-grade officials can also get higher positions.

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of all the civil and military ministers of the third rank and above lit up and smiles appeared on their faces.

You must know that there are only a handful of first- and second-grade officials.

At the local level, the ones who can make the final decisions are the military and political powers in the big cities.

There is no doubt that this is already a considerable fortune.

Li Shimin stood on the high platform and saw the expressions of most of the civil and military officials, especially the important ministers of the Cartilage Sect, whose expressions changed slightly.

What does it mean?

Among the important officials of the noble clan, many people have already expressed their thoughts.

Li Shimin silently praised Jiang Chen in his heart.

What a strategy that kills two birds with one stone!

This was both an example and a provocation to the imperial examination system.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

The words "Your Majesty is wise and wise" came from the Tai Chi Hall and spread throughout the palace.

Li Jing and others were cheering for Li Changshou.

They all value their country more than anything else, and as long as their sons can survive, they will be happy.

However, Changsun Wuji, Rong Lian, Chu Suiliang, and Lu Shu were all confused.

They saw that their men had all become traitors.

Those who stand at the pinnacle of power are fighting for their sons, so that their sons will not be demoted to hereditary status!

This means that they are fighting. After becoming the chief minister, their son is still the chief minister.

This is true whether it is literature or military. Precisely because the ancestors have made great contributions, the descendants should always be superior.

If you really do this, it won't be as simple as being demoted.

The son of a first-rank official might be able to become a seventh- or eighth-rank county magistrate in the border area!

And all this has just begun.

This arrangement works very well, and soon there will be a national examination.

This is related to the interests of the entire family, and even the interests of the entire family will be affected!

Because even children from poor families can make a living here!

"His Majesty!

Li Shimin interrupted him, "Okay, this matter is settled!"

"Notify everyone!"

"Whether it is a first-grade prince or a fifth-grade general, their children must go to Beijing to take the imperial examination."

"No matter whether the heir has an official position or not, he must go to Beijing to take the imperial examination!"

"Within thirty days, the Ministry of Industry must establish a literary examination in the East City and a temporary martial arts examination in the West City."

"This is related to the face of the Han people!"

"For the martial arts examination, an auditorium will be built around it, with a minimum capacity of 5000 seats."

"This exam will be judged by the people!" As soon as these words came out, Changsun Wuji and others suddenly broke into a cold sweat.

You must know that the proportion of nobles among generals determines the military power they hold.

This is a vicious plan. If the public is allowed to be the examiner, there is no way it can be fake at all.

They know how talented their children are in the art of war and martial arts.

If true, that's a big deal.

As a result, wouldn't the military power in their hands be greatly reduced?

"Your Majesty, this matter needs to be carefully considered!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty!"

The words "Your Majesty is wise" overshadowed "long-term planning".

Li Shimin smiled slightly and said, "Forty days later, it will be time for the assessment."

"In the civil and military subjects, I will give you a question."

"Departments, start taking action!"

"Retreat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked out towards that special passage.

Li Shimin looked at the scene in front of him with a smile on his face.

Maybe Jiang Chen can give him some inspiration and some unexpected surprises.

Yesterday, the team that announced the edict and admonished them had already set off.

Jiang Chen came back by himself and there was no need to run away.

The next morning!

Outside Shanzhou, the eunuchs, Qianniu Guards, and Princess Xihai have arrived with the imperial edict. They want to see Jiang Chen!

In the morning, the wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful.

Liu An, wearing the attire of a chamberlain minister, was riding on horseback with a yellow package hanging around his waist, looking majestic.

For a eunuch, there is nothing better than announcing a decree.

Although the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is Li Shimin's confidant, he is just a eunuch after all.

In the palace, whether it is the queen, the princess, or the prince, they must bow their heads.

Only in the emperor's official service can they feel proud.

First, every household who accepts the imperial edict must be given a cup of tea and a few nice words, such as "Why did you let me enter the palace?" 】

Secondly, it is because of the mentality of the eunuchs.

After suffering so many grievances in the palace, you can vent them here and enjoy the feeling of being superior!

"Shanzhou?"

"Here we are!"

Liu An looked at the stone tablet with a hint of joy on his face.

The commander of Qianniu Guards said respectfully: "That's right, Eunuch Liu."

"Look at this road. Hu merchants and Han merchants are all here. It feels like a border town."

"Especially in Shanzhou, it is said that he has opened a mutual market, and trade is more prosperous."

Eunuch Liu raised his fly whisk and said arrogantly: "Young ladies, listen carefully!"

"I have heard for a long time that the governor of Shanzhou is very wealthy, and Shanzhou is also very wealthy."

"Brothers, you must do your best and do whatever I ask you to do. Only in this way can we look like we have a high status in the palace."

"In this case, we can make a lot of money!"

"Brothers, you have also seen that after traveling long distances and sleeping in the open air, you have to earn some money to buy yourself a pair of shoes, right?"

“Should we make money to support our family?”

(End of this chapter)