After all, it's easy to tell that the Ministry of Culture is probably a third-level department, and the chief officer should be at the fourth rank.
Before that, Su Xun was only a fifth-rank prefect, and there was a five-year gap in his qualifications. This means that he had been in office for only seven years in total. Even his brothers would envy his speed of promotion.
"Of course, your promotion this time is an illegal promotion beyond your level, which is not in line with officialdom. However, I only look at talent, not seniority."
Zhao Jun finally gave him a warning: "I trust you by hiring you. I hope you won't let me down. For the next ten years, work hard in the Ministry of Culture and make sure that the moral atmosphere of the Song Dynasty is completely renewed. We can't say that there are gentlemen everywhere, but moral education must be fully implemented. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
Su Xun's heart trembled. He knew that the Director had promoted him in violation of regulations this time because he hoped that he could shoulder the heavy burden of the Ministry of Culture. Therefore, he was well aware of the heavy burden on his shoulders.
And Zhao Jun also said it clearly.
After this illegal promotion, he will continue to work in the Ministry of Culture for the next ten years, and should serve for two terms.
First, it's about gaining experience. Senior officials like Su Huan typically work for five years, then move up the ladder. They'll be assigned to the Constitutional Council during the next Yang Cha Yang Gao term. Senior officials like Su Huan and Chen Xiliang can be promoted to first-tier departments, while less experienced officials like Wang Anshi and Li Xiaoji can be promoted to second-tier departments. After a decade or so, they'll likely be assigned to the Constitutional Council.
As for Su Huan, he missed five years and was promoted so quickly, so it was naturally impossible for him to move up at this rate. It was natural that he would choose to gain experience in the Ministry of Culture.
Secondly, Zhao Jun gave him ten years so that he could give the Song Dynasty a new atmosphere.
If he cannot correct the bad social trends and establish correct ideological and moral concepts for the next generation within ten years, then he will have to give up his position as Minister of Culture and naturally forget about promotion.
So in the Ministry of Culture, it is not only an arrangement, but also a test.
To test whether Su Xun has the ability to meet Zhao Jun's requirements.
As it concerns Su Xun's future prospects, the joy of promotion that he had just felt disappeared in an instant, leaving only a sense of pressure.
"Well, sit down."
Zhao Jun waved his hand.
"yes."
Su Xun sat down again.
"You must be the brothers Su Shi and Su Zhe, right?"
After instructing Su Xun, Zhao Jun looked at Su Shi and the other two.
"Yes, Zhiyuan."
Su Shi and the other two also stood up quickly.
"You came here by train from Xiangyang, right?"
"Yes."
"Along the way, besides seeing the application of science, what else did you see?"
Zhao Jun asked.
Su Shi was thinking about how to answer.
Su Che was an honest child, and he said honestly, "I saw the people and scenery along the way."
“Are the people living well?”
“Not great, but not bad either.”
"What about Bianliang?"
“It’s very prosperous.”
"Is that all?"
"The footmen wore clothes similar to those of the scholars, and the peasants wore silk sandals."
"Compared to the people along the way?"
“It’s too much.”
"Yeah, it's much better."
Zhao Jun nodded. "But compared to before, the people outside are only worse off. You don't know that more than ten years ago, people in many parts of the Song Dynasty couldn't even get enough to eat, and some even starved to death."
The Su brothers were born during the Jingyou period and grew up during the period of rapid prosperity in the Song Dynasty. By analogy, it is equivalent to the 1980s and 1990s in later generations.
At that time, the country had completed the agricultural revolution, and the great famines like those in the past no longer existed.
So they don't feel what it's like to be hungry.
But Zhao Jun knew it.
Because he had traveled all over the world when he came here, he knew the sufferings of the people. He also knew that at that time, the taxes were heavy, and coupled with various exploitations, natural disasters and man-made disasters, it was common for people to starve to death.
Just like when he handled the Huainan disaster relief grain case, he killed so many corrupt officials but was unable to save so many victims who died.
Today, the Song Dynasty is booming, and there is also a new agricultural revolution. Grain production has increased greatly, grain prices are low, taxes are low, and a large amount of land is distributed. The court will also recruit workers to carry out large-scale infrastructure construction.
Basically, as long as you are not lazy, do not farm the land, and do not go out to work, you will not starve to death.
However, Zhao Jun remained dissatisfied. He looked at the two and continued, "Compared to the past, the people of the world now at least have enough food and clothing. But I wouldn't say that just because the people have enough to eat is good. Do you know why?"
"have no idea."
"Because I would only say that their lives are not good enough. The level of goodness must be continuously improved. This is what it means to serve the country and the people."
"I see."
"So, although Bianliang is prosperous now, I don't think it means the Song Dynasty is strong. True strength lies in every place being like Bianliang, thriving and developing. Only then will they be truly prosperous. Do you understand now?"
"The chancellor has lofty ambitions, which is admirable."
Su Shi and his brothers were filled with awe.
Zhao Jun laughed and said, "I shouldn't have told you these things. Do you know why?"
"The boy doesn't understand."
"I'm telling you this because you're young people."
“Are young people any different?”
Su Che asked.
"Of course there are differences, such as your wisdom."
"wisdom?"
"Yes, your uncle has already told me about your ideas on the train. Very good. You have never taken science courses before, but you can come up with such ideas. This shows that you are very smart."
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