Chapter 102
Chapter 102
May 17, the 38th year of Huayuan.
The second day of work for the newly-minted scholars.
Ji Yuan attended the top scholar's lecture yesterday morning, and learned about the duties of the Imperial Academy's Historian Office in the afternoon.
Then, today, I got on the carriage of my immediate boss and "reported" on my work.
Prime Minister Li asked him if the job in the Historiography Office was easy.
How do I say this?
Ji Yuan thought for a moment and replied, "I got a little understanding of the situation yesterday, but I haven't read more."
Li Shoufu did not give him a chance to avoid the question and said directly: "In the past six months, the number of people in the Historian's Office has been small, and the documents are piled up. It would be best to sort out some of them before the new batch of scholars arrive."
Prime Minister Li seemed to be a man who didn't beat around the bush. He continued to instruct, "At least you need to have a clue. Otherwise, the pressure will only increase, and it will only be more chaotic by the end of the year."
Ji Yuan was stunned. He thought that his boss would speak in a roundabout way, but he didn't expect him to be so straightforward.
Is this ok?
Of course it's good.
Having a boss who speaks his mind is better than anything else.
Ji Yuan immediately took note and simply stated his doubts: "Thank you very much for your guidance, sir."
"Yesterday I saw the documents from various ministries gathered at the Historian's Office. Should we sort out these documents?"
Li Shoufu glanced at him and said, "It should be the cabinet ministers who should take care of it, but most cabinet ministers have multiple duties, so I gave it to the Historian's Office. If you don't understand something, go to the cabinet ministers. They know the answer best."
This is something Ji Yuan was a little confused about yesterday.
Yesterday he met with many clerks from various ministries, and the right to "participate in politics" should belong to the cabinet ministers.
They are all civil servants here, and they should only be responsible for writing and organizing history and documents.
It’s not that you can’t do someone else’s job, but you have to understand whether it is within your scope of responsibility.
It seems that working in the court is the same as working anywhere else. Responsibilities are divided, and how to do them depends on the operation.
The cabinet ministers don't want to do such lowly mechanical work as sorting out documents, and it seems that the civil servants don't want to do it either.
That's why there are so many of them.
Ji Yuan only took a quick look and knew that it was more than half a year's worth of documents.
Why don’t the officials want to do it?
First, this is not their job.
Secondly, those who could become officials in the Hanlin Academy had to be either the top three in the first class or those who had finally passed the imperial examination and were admitted as Shujishi.
All of them were outstanding in the imperial examinations.
This kind of "low-level" paperwork.
Naturally they look down on it.
Just now, Prime Minister Li asked him to find the "Kongmu" of the Cabinet Minister's Office, who was a low-ranking official who was specifically responsible for these matters.
But there were few Kongmu and their positions were very low, so they could not order people around, and the number of documents just kept piling up.
This is even a "long-standing disease" of the Hanlin Academy.
Most of the officials inside know about it.
But those things don’t matter, just pile them up.
Anyway, the really important documents had already been taken away, and those that had not been dealt with were submitted again.
Ji Yuan secretly glanced at Prime Minister Li again.
He thought the Prime Minister had explained it clearly, but it turned out that he was vague and did not explain it clearly.
He was only asked to handle the paperwork, but he was not told how much paperwork there was to be handled.
Wait, he just thought that Prime Minister Li had made it clear, so he spoke frankly as well.
Now it seems that he said too much?
Li Shoufu smiled, but he didn't really expect Ji Yuan to sort out the old documents. He just said, "In July, new Shujishi will be selected. Then you will have more manpower."
Not to mention cleaning up previous files, at least don't add new ones.
Ji Yuan answered respectfully, and Prime Minister Li looked at Ji Yuan, probably still treating him as a child in his heart.
There are many things going on in the court now, so let him personally give instructions to Ji Yuan when he has time.
This is not surprising, as Prime Minister Li is sixty-three this year and the era is only fifteen.
Prime Minister Li’s eldest grandson is older than Ji Yuan.
After he finished speaking, Prime Minister Li continued to close his eyes and rest. He only opened his eyes when Ji Yuan got off the carriage.
The servant whispered, "Master, do you want to train Ji Zhuangyuan yourself?"
Li Shoufu stroked his graying beard and said, "It depends on his talent."
The servant was shocked.
Is there any need to talk about Ji Zhuangyuan’s talent?
But after thinking about it again, it seems that what the master was talking about is not the talent for studying?
Prime Minister Li was helped out of the carriage.
Naturally, I am not gifted in studying.
Prime Minister Li’s eyes were deep.
He was optimistic about Ji Yuan, but not as optimistic as Lord Chu.
It is simply because studying for the imperial examinations and being an official are two completely different things.
Those who can read and take the imperial examinations may not necessarily become officials.
He is sixty-three years old this year. He has participated in more than a dozen imperial examinations and has seen more than a dozen top scorers.
But there are very few people who can really understand things.
As soon as these top scorers finished their imperial examinations, they were thrown into the Historiographers' Office.
This place is neither important nor ordinary. It all depends on whether the other party has the ability to manage this small place well.
If successful, the next official to be assigned will be a real position.
If that doesn't work, it would be more appropriate to let them teach and study.
Few people know.
For the second and third class Jinshi.
The selection of Shujishi in July was a clear assessment.
The assessment of the top three students had already begun when they entered the Hanlin Academy.
There is a relatively independent Historiography Institute under the Hanlin Academy. If the three top-ranking officials can manage it well, it means that they have the ability to be the head of a certain area.
If I can't handle this part, maybe I will only be able to study.
Prime Minister Li would not feel comfortable handing over local affairs to them.
As for, are you afraid that they will make this place a mess?
There is nothing to be afraid of.
After all, before July, there were less than ten people in the Historian's Office, and no matter how much trouble they put in, there were only these few people.
If they show themselves to be unreliable before July, when the next Shujishi come, Prime Minister Li will send someone to take care of them, and there will be no need for the new Yijia to intervene.
At this time, Ji Yuan, Xie Zhifu, and Song Liuqun were the ones who officially started working in the Historian's Office.
The three of them don't know yet.
From today until July 9th, before the Shujishi examination, it is their assessment period.
If you do a good job, you can continue to manage this place.
If you don't do well, you will be directly sidelined.
The secret assessment is more difficult than the open assessment.
At least there is a standard for overt assessment, but for this kind of covert assessment, no one can figure out the specific lines.
We can only work harder.
Not to mention, they didn’t even know it was an assessment.
I just feel that I am luckier than other new scholars. I don’t have to take any selection exams and can come directly to the Hanlin Academy.
Their starting point is higher than others!
Ji Yuan looked at Xie Bangyan and Song Tanhua who were looking up, and said, "Everyone is here today, let's introduce ourselves."
introduce?
Do I need an introduction?
Ji Yuan smiled slightly and put his hands behind his back, revealing his official uniform and patterns which were different in color from those of the others.
He was the highest-ranking official in the Historian's Court.
Seeing the two men's heads hanging down, Ji Yuan nodded slightly.
There are now a total of nine people in the entire Historian Academy.
Arrange in descending order by grade.
The first is the era of compilation of the sixth rank.
The second and third are editors of the seventh rank: Xie Bianxiu and Song Bianxiu.
Two reviewers from the seventh rank.
Two left and right classics of the eighth grade.
The two Shujishi who had not yet been assigned official positions were paid silver according to the salary of the seventh rank, but did not have any specific official positions.
Everyone introduced themselves to each other and got to know each other.
They will be colleagues in the future.
Among the nine people, four of them have been here for many years. They are calm and composed, looking like experienced people, and do not seem to like working.
The two Shujishi have not been assigned official positions for more than three years, which shows that they are not serious about their work.
Ji Yuan set his sights on Editor Xie and Editor Song.
After looking around, it turns out that only these two people can use it?
But they are just like other new scholars. They are too ambitious and can't even think highly of others.
OK, OK.
His bankruptcy team is really great.
Ji Yuan showed a relieved smile.
No wonder Prime Minister Li said more today.
He also emphasized that after July, he would have more manpower.
With the current situation, can we last until July?
This Historian's Office is rummaging around, is there anyone useful?!
For a moment, everyone fell silent.
Everyone looked towards Ji Yuan.
Now that we all know each other, it's time to go our separate ways.
Ji Yuan said, "Don't worry."
"Although I am new here, I have received orders from Prime Minister Li."
Prime Minister Li?!
Everyone's expressions changed immediately. Ji Yuan continued to lie: "We have too many documents in the Historian's Office. We must clear some of them."
Before Ji Yuan finished speaking, one of the experienced reviewers said, "This paperwork is not ours to begin with. It should be handled by the cabinet ministers."
"It's just temporarily placed with us."
After that, the two of them quickly explained who was responsible for these government documents and how they were formed.
The two scholars, as well as editor Xie Zhifu and editor Song Liuqun, nodded in unison.
Yes, this is not our job, you don’t have to do it, just keep it for them.
Besides, it's not their place to do such mechanical and low-level work.
Ji Yuan finally understood why the officials of the six ministries suppressed the arrogance of the new top scholars and why they made the Jinshi scholars do miscellaneous tasks and run errands.
It turned out to be the experience accumulated by their six departments over the years.
If we don't suppress everyone's arrogance, we will not do practical things.
To say that the cabinet ministers transferred government documents to the Historian's Office was indeed an attempt to shirk their duties.
But the original officials of the Historiographers' Office did not refuse, but acquiesced to placing these tasks here. From that moment on, the compilation of government documents became the responsibility of the Historiographers' Office.
Li Shoufu, the highest superior of the Hanlin Academy, knew all about it and nodded.
The matter is irreversible.
What can I say now? This matter is not the responsibility of the Historian Office. It is just like covering one's ears and stealing a bell.
This is the case with these two Shujishi.
The same is true for this year's second and third picks.
The main reason is that I feel it is too embarrassing for a Jinshi to sort out documents here.
The left and right classics did not say anything. They firmly stood on the side of Ji Yuan, but it was not appropriate to say more at this moment.
Ji Yuan said: "Then tell me, what should we do about this matter?"
The reviewer said directly: "Just leave it there. They are just old documents and are useless."
Ji Yuan asked directly: "Chen Nian, how many years?"
Several people paused.
It seems like it’s been seven or eight years?
Ji Yuan took a deep breath.
All the documents from seven or eight years ago were piled aside.
Very good.
What a mess he is.
Wait, that is to say, the cabinet ministers transferred the clerical work to the Historian's Office seven or eight years ago.
But we have always pretended not to know.
The cabinet ministers knew they were in the wrong, so they did not ask any questions.
Is this why so many documents are left idle?
Is this ok?
Is the world really just a huge makeshift team?
Now there are two choices before Ji Yuan.
One is to do as previous officials did and pretend not to know.
Anyway, the previous editors have also come here.
The previous top scholar was not taken care of and he even became the provincial education commissioner.
The second is to classify and organize these old documents according to my own ideas, so as to solve the backlog of tasks over the years.
The advantage of the former is that everyone can relax and it’s okay to take a nap in the afternoon.
The downside is that if these things that have been piled up for seven or eight years are piled up for another year or two, it will take more than ten years.
The benefits of the latter are self-evident, because there are not many benefits.
This is a completely thankless job.
There are many disadvantages. He is a newcomer and he suddenly made everyone go from being lazy to being the king of the lottery. It would be strange if he didn't hate others.
So, do it or not?
The remaining eight people sensed something from Ji Zhuangyuan's attitude and said quickly, "No! How long will it take for us to sort out the documents from the past ten years?"
"That's right. The cabinet ministers pushed this matter to us, but they didn't ask. It's okay."
Xie Zhifu said to Song Liuqun: "How can we do such a job! Any scholar can do it!"
Ji Yuan asked back: "Any scholar can do it, will you do it?"
Don't do it.
They are Jinshi!
Is it used to organize documents?
Ji Yuan couldn't help but hold his forehead.
How to lead this team?
What to do if everyone on the team wants to give up!
In this case, the only way is to prescribe the right medicine.
Ji Yuan looked at everyone and said directly: "It is said that the Historian's Office is a department with a lot of turnover."
"Why have you been here so long?"
Review: Why do you suddenly feel so sad?
Left and right classics: Sir! We are on your side!
And the two Shujishi were so angry that they jumped to their feet.
It’s bad enough that a kid under fifteen is their boss, but he is so humiliating!
Aren’t they sad that they haven’t sent any officers for three years?!
The calmest ones were Song Liuqun and Xie Zhifu. I don’t know why, but Ji Yuan was right.
This year's top three are looking at a few other people.
Everyone blushed.
Do I have to admit that I didn't leave because I wasn't capable enough?
Ji Yuan continued: "If you believe me, the solution lies in these old documents."
"Your Majesty is wise, and Prime Minister Li has a keen eye."
"We are doing things right under our noses, are we afraid that no one will see it?"
Ji Yuan said sincerely, and even said: "Since the job of clerk has been given to our Historian's Office, it can't be given for nothing."
Ji Yuan directly expressed his thoughts: "There are things to do, and we want promotions and salary increases too."
???
What's the meaning?
Ji Yuan thought, since he couldn't shirk this mission, he might as well use it to gain some benefits for his subordinates.
The more you work, the more you get. This is definitely true.
The first thing that happened in the Historian's Office since the beginning of the era!
It is to seek tangible benefits for his subordinates!
The others looked at each other.
Promotion and salary increase.
Can they?
If you can really get a raise, it's okay to do something.
People are not really lazy, they just feel that doing too much is thankless.
If it really can be of some benefit.
You can move it, too.
Ji Yuan looked at the documents that were seven or eight years old and said with a smile, "If you all believe me, let's start taking action today."
"Tomorrow morning, I will give you an accurate answer."
May 17th.
Several people from the Historiographers' Office were inexplicably led by the new top scholar to do things.
Although I don’t know why, everyone inexplicably believes him?
But aren’t there too many documents from these eight or nine years?
Why didn't they feel it before?
May 18th, early morning.
Ji Yuan was still on the same road, but this time he looked back every few steps.
After seeing the low-key carriage from yesterday, Ji Yuan took the initiative to stop it.
When discussing benefits, you must talk directly to your supervisor.
Moreover, Ji Yuan felt that this matter could probably be negotiated.
Otherwise, Prime Minister Li would not have asked him about this matter yesterday.
The two classics next to them were trembling.
Their new boss is a little too bold.
He actually went directly to the Prime Minister to negotiate terms?
Is this appropriate?
Is this reasonable?
That morning, the good news reached the Historian's Office.
The advantage of doing the clerical work is that they can assign people to help review the classics. At the same time, the annual salary increase will be deducted from the cabinet ministers.
Many benefits have also been transferred to them.
ah?
Is this really possible?
It’s the third day since my new boss Ji Zhuangyuan came.
They didn’t get promoted, but they got subordinates. Not only that, they also got a salary increase?!
Who would be unhappy about a pay raise?!
Ji Yuan looked at the happy left and right reviewers and left and right classics, and thought of Li Shoufu who said meaningfully: "These things can make them happy for a while and follow you to do things. But it can't always be like this."
"Besides, not everyone buys into this."
That's true.
For example, the two corrupt officials and the two editors who were too arrogant.
If you want to get them moving, you need to use your brain more.
As for salary increase, it also depends on the other party's situation.
Reviewers and editors are fixed positions in the Historiography Bureau, so they are naturally happy about the salary increase.
The other four Jinshi are waiting to be assigned official positions. Will these four appreciate this little benefit?
Ji Yuan coughed lightly: "This is the performance form for the next month, you four can take a look first."
“We’ll do a statistics at the end of every month.”
"If performance does not meet the standards, there will be corresponding penalties next month."
What performance?
What the hell?
All I saw on the form was May 16th to May 20th, and May 21st to 25th.
In short, one cycle is five days.
What was the goal of the person filling out the form during these five days, what did they actually do, and whether they achieved the goal in the end.
If these are still within the scope of understanding.
What came later, their work attitude, work ability, work performance, and the completion of their work, made the four Jinshi's pupils tremble.
ah? !
What the hell is this!?
Year-end evaluation of officials?
That’s not right. The assessment and evaluation of the Ministry of Personnel of Tianqi State is not like this?
At least it's not that perverted!
And the last line of words made them unable to help but curse.
Monthly rankings.
Those who rank last will have their tasks doubled next month.
ah?
ah?
Ji Yuan, are you human?!
Speaking of which, for those gifted sons of heaven who were able to pass the imperial examination and become the second or third place in the imperial examination, or even the Shujishi.
Letting them get last place is more painful than beating them up.
The thought that I might be the last one.
He is the last one in this academy of historians.
For some unknown reason, these four people were filled with fighting spirit.
no.
They must get first place in this performance appraisal.
No, they can't lose to each other.
Ji Yuan watched them and silently shed bitter tears for them.
For these high-achieving students, as long as competition and ranking are proposed, they will become successful.
The four people who were reviewing the classics following Ji Yuan suddenly felt that their superior was really nice to them.
They were tempted with promotions and salary increases, and that was actually granted to them.
Those four people didn't give them any benefits at all!
How did they get motivated?!
Ji Yuan thought to himself, I have already said that we should prescribe the right medicine for the right disease.
This is the right medicine for the disease.
Ji Yuan looked at the shelves full of documents.
If it's for yourself, then there's no need to take any medicine.
The king of this volume is here, and is he afraid that he can't beat those four?
joke!
He opened the book immediately!
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