There have always been some people who are smart and quick-witted, or good at observation and thinking, and able to keep up with the changes and pace of the times.
Of course, in feudal society, it was necessary to understand the emperor's intentions. This intention could be the emperor's preferences and psychology, or it could be the policy changes of the court.
Throughout history, there are many people who have seized such opportunities and soared to the sky. Whether it is to cater to the needs of others or to adapt to the trend, it is difficult to say whether such people are absolutely good or bad.
This distant relative of Wu Yongxian was also a scholar, somewhere between a top student and a poor student. He was quite qualified to teach in a private school, but he had little hope of passing the imperial examination.
But they saw an opportunity, which was the system promoted by the emperor to transfer officials to other positions. Although this system existed before, it was extremely strict and difficult to implement.
As the imperial court continued to expand in size over the past few years, the difficulty of officials transferring to other positions was greatly reduced, while the number of officials transferring to other positions increased greatly. It seemed that there was a trend of gradually competing with the imperial examination system.
Of course, the nature of these two types of officials is different. One is promoted through examination, and the other is promoted through hard work.
But since you can't pass the exam, then use time to make up for it. First, enter the government office as a minor clerk. If you don't make any mistakes, after two or three years, you can take the examination for promotion to an official position. If you pass, you can still wear the official uniform.
Moreover, the current treatment of clerks has also been improved, and the few selected by the emperor have also served as role models. This has broken the tradition of clerks having no room for advancement and is also conducive to the integrity of clerks, unless you don't want to be promoted.
Therefore, this distant relative wanted to "wait" his way to becoming an official. He would first follow Wu Yong as a long-term attendant, then seek a job in the government office, and once he had the status of an official, he would climb up to the official level.
The imperial examination was a testament to the fact that thousands of people were competing for a single position, and most scholars were eliminated. The improvement of the official transfer system was equivalent to giving these failed candidates another chance.
However, in the emperor's definition, officials are civil servants and clerks are on contract, but those who do the most work and are the most tired are the contract workers.
In later generations, contract workers are given the opportunity to become regular employees. Without hope, who would be willing to work hard?
Wu Yongxian didn't fully understand the emperor's thoughts, and it was difficult to make arrangements for this distant relative. After pondering for a long time, he said to his wife, "Let me talk to him and let him go to the academy and take the normal path to becoming an official!"
If you want to be a clerk, there are now two ways. One is to be recruited locally by local officials, such as clerks, yamen runners, etc.; the second is to go to school, like Lu Qinghou and Lu Xiaobu.
Those who became clerks through reassignment after enrollment were very popular with their superiors, because if the clerks he recruited committed a crime, he would be held responsible to some extent, while those assigned by the court could not be held responsible.
"Master, please go to bed early." The lady stood up and left, but did not forget to give her instructions.
Wu Yongxian nodded repeatedly in agreement. As soon as his wife left, he lit the candle and continued to review the documents.
The emperor attached so much importance to the reconstruction of Liaodong that, as Wu Yongxian said, he used this place as a "testing area."
Since there is an experiment, if it is successful, it will definitely be promoted. Wu Yongxian could imagine that the emperor's ultimate goal might be all places in the entire Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, although Liaodong was recovered, the Jianlu still existed, and the goal of pacifying Liao and destroying the slaves was only half achieved. Given the emperor's character, how could he give up?
To continue the northward campaign, Liaodong, as a base, must at least be self-sufficient. With hundreds of thousands of troops and over a million civilians, relying solely on the imperial court for food supplies would ruin even the largest family fortune.
Furthermore, the surrender of the Jurchens from the Hada, Yehe, and Ula tribes not only weakened the strength of the Jianlu, but also accelerated the process of pacifying the Liao.
However, it is not easy to ensure that they are obedient and honest, and to use them to fight against the Jianlu.
As for the Mongolian tribes, the emperor has a plan, but it is uncertain whether the implementation will go smoothly and what kind of variables will arise.
Naturalize, become a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, and serve the Ming Dynasty with all your strength...
Wu Yong first stroked his beard, pondering the feasibility of the plan and the emperor's deeper considerations on it.
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The night is deep and thousands of houses are lit.
Erya's father pushed the cart and talked and laughed with his daughter on the way home.
The court lifted the curfew several months ago, and the city gates are still closed, but activities within the city are not affected.
Everyone thought the emperor wanted to demonstrate the stability of the Ming Dynasty and create a prosperous era. In fact, the emperor wanted to stimulate consumption and promote the development and prosperity of industry and commerce.
The reason they dared to do so was, of course, that the Five Cities Military Division had been reorganized and strengthened, and now possessed the power to suppress unrest within the city.
Mounted police, this new thing and new name, gradually became familiar to people in the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
The disbanding of the Jiaofangsi and the reform of the musicians from lowly to good people greatly promoted the development of the entertainment industry in the capital.
The rise of nighttime entertainment has naturally benefited some small businesses. For example, Erya's family, which sells snacks like roasted sweet potatoes and fried melon seeds, has seen their income increase significantly.
"Dad has already found out. Returning to Liaodong is entirely voluntary. The imperial court has introduced some policies, such as buying farm tools and seeds on credit, but these still need to be distributed by the local authorities in Liaodong." Erya's father said slowly with a smile on his face, "We have enough money for the trip. After the New Year, we will prepare and go home."
Erya nodded, then asked worriedly, "We'll have to build a house when we get back to Liaodong, right? That's going to cost money too!"
"The court said we'll build a house, but I just have to do a hundred days of labor for the government every three years." Erya's father didn't seem too embarrassed. He grinned and said, "Building roads and government warehouses isn't too strenuous, and they even provide food."
After a pause, Erya's father added, "There's also work-for-relief, where you provide food in exchange for labor. That way, if we can make it to the autumn harvest, we won't have to worry about the next year."
Erya felt relieved when she saw that her father spoke so easily, obviously he had been planning for a long time and was quite confident.
"If I go back to Liaodong, can I still make money by selling things like I do now?" Erya has gotten used to this job and doesn't feel it's hard or tiring. Instead, she thinks it's much easier than farming.
Erya's father scratched his head and said uncertainly, "If we live in the city, maybe it's okay. But if we live in the countryside, who will we sell it to?"
"Sell it to passersby!" Erya seemed to have thought about this too. She blinked her big eyes and said, "It would be best if there was a big tree at the entrance of the village or by the road. In the summer, you can sell thirst-quenching water in the shade. In the winter, you can sell roasted sweet potatoes. They're hot and fragrant. Everyone wants a piece!"
Erya's father laughed, patted his daughter's head lovingly, and said, "Okay, we'll plant more sweet potatoes and let you sell them."
Erya smiled with satisfaction, recalling her hometown and looking forward to what her future home would be like.
She would have a few large houses and a big yard where she could grow some flowers and plants. She also wanted a puppy to run around and play with her. She also wanted to raise some chickens, as they would produce delicious eggs.
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