Chapter 918 (1/2)
The boats on the Luoyang River still have melodious songs and melodious harps. The people are still talking in a low voice about today's rumors. In the bustling places of the northern and southern cities, there are more topics between traders because of the rumors. However, the price of the transaction has not been affected, and the mutual benefit between merchants is still carried out fairly.
In a word, except for some more rumors, there was no change in Luoyang City. Everything was the same as usual. The people who were separated from the government affairs of the imperial court in the world still sat in the courtyard chatting with each other after lighting the lamp, or they were sitting on the couch dozing off to catch mosquitoes.
The night in Luoyang city is in a sharp contrast between silence and excitement. Some square areas far away from Luoyang River are already dark, and occasionally there are a few night lights on the street.
The square District, which is close to the two cities in the north and the south, and on both sides of the Luoyang River, is still a lively and extraordinary picture. The women singing and dancing and the talents of poetry and Fu are still indefatigably active. The bright lanterns shine on the slightly smoked and blurred faces. The relaxed and comfortable atmosphere tells about an ordinary night in Luoyang.
In sharp contrast to the surrounding area, there are still Di Renjie, Li Qiao, Yao Chong and Wang Xiaojie in the painted boat. Each of them holds a thick stack of paper, which is filled with the names of more than 500 officials classified by Yao Chong, as well as their political achievements in the places they serve, as well as some relations with local people, aristocratic families and powerful families The contradiction or interest alliance.
”The first two pictures are about some officials related to the Zheng family and Boling Cui family in Xingyang. From the seventh grade to the fourth grade, there are 196 officials at all levels. There are 157 officials in various states and counties, 39 officials in Luoyang and Chang'an counties, and the rest are officials related to other powerful families or dignitaries Of the more than 500 people, 447 were promoted by the five surnames and seven expectations, and the remaining 65 were appointed through the imperial examination! What do you mean that these sixty-five people are the legitimate children of the five surnames and seven Wangli? ” Finally, Yao Chong took the paper in his hand and couldn't help laughing.
Even Yao Chong, who was always slow and unhurried, had a relaxed mind. It is enough to think that now the four people are quite satisfied with the effect of the torrential wind and rainstorm in Luoyang City.
”What does that mean?” Wang Xiaojie was the first to ask. As the Minister of the Ministry of punishment, he was born in the army. If we let him have insight into the enemy's intention to deploy troops on the battlefield, he has some experience. But when it comes to the bureaucratic machinations, Wang Xiaojie seems to know nothing about it. Otherwise, he would not have been left behind after Li Hong was forced to appoint him as Minister of the Ministry of punishment I was scolded.
Di Renjie stroked his beard and looked at the silent Li Qiao and Yao Chong. He ignored Wang Xiaojie's eye inquiries and said with a smile: ”it seems that the five surnames and seven hopes are not sticking to the nine grade system as they boast. For their own benefit, for the sake of the family's long-term plan and glory, they are crying for help After returning to the system of nine grades, he secretly ordered his family's children to enter the official career through the imperial examination. Obviously, this is a successor for them. Presumably, many of the officials who did not take part in the bold admonition were from the noble family headed by the five surnames and seven hopes? ”
”Lord Di is right. I have been reading and checking the information of officials at all levels in the Ministry of official affairs for several days. I find that it is true that some officials who hold important positions in the imperial court are from the five surnames and seven hopes. However, none of them took part in the direct admonition at the risk of death, and these people are all important officials and pillars of the Tang Dynasty And their respective families have high expectations of the pillars of talent. ” Yao Chong sighed, shook his head and sighed.
It has to be said that the five surnames and seven hopes are shouting for the imperial court to return to the traditional nine grade system in the selection of officials. On the one hand, they make great efforts to let their own lineage, who are highly expected by the family, to take part in the imperial examination. However, they still don't take them into the imperial examination and treat them as family heirlooms.
”The intention is not to give them five surnames and seven hopes as the head of the noble family, leaving important candidates to maintain the future glory of the family. Such behavior and behavior are really despised.” Li Qiao also had no choice but to shake his head. As a imperial historian, he had been slightly heard of these things. Now, he was confirmed by the Ministry of officials. In his heart, he was full of disdain and disdain for those five surnames and seven hopes.
”Isn't that what your majesty used to say to the five surnames and seven looks? If you want to be a whore and set up a memorial archway, in any case, the benefits can't be ignored. Your Majesty must share the benefits with them. ” Wang Xiaojie held up his tea cup and drank it out in one gulp, as if to make a final conclusion.
While the four people were sitting in the boat, fighting against the five surnames and seven hopes, and making meticulous plans for the release of other noble rumors tomorrow, Li Hong, with Huameng and cheetah, walked slowly towards this side along the Luoyang River bank where people were coming and going.
But before the three of them approached Di Renjie's boat from the Bank of Luoyang River, they were stopped by Wu Wei, who was hiding behind willows on the river bank.It is impossible for the guards, who are serious and full of no admittance, to know his majesty today. However, judging from Li Hong's rich or expensive nature and his dignity, they politely invited them to board the boat from other river banks.