My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

Chapter 84 Distinguished Guest
When the emperor built Bowang Garden, he said:

Make friends with guests and follow their preferences.

Since the purpose is to attract guests, he must make a lot of noise and hype up the prince's reputation to attract talents.

Master Zhuang Qingzhai had planned this a long time ago...

Liu Ju himself had also spread the rumor that he was recruiting heroes to the outside world, but on the day when Bowang Garden was opened, there were not huge crowds of people outside the garden, but rather sparsely populated.

There's no need to be surprised.

The current social trend is: a wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in!

Before the Zuoguan Law came into being, talented and ambitious people in the Han Dynasty looked for jobs based on the principle of seeking the highest and closest job.

It means high status.

As for "close", it means the distance is short. This is for reference only and is not required.

For example, Lord Father Yan, the one who proposed the Enfeoffment Order, was a native of Qi and learned the art of diplomacy.

When Lord Father Yan was looking for a job, he first promoted himself among the princes and princes of Qi State, but was excluded by Confucian scholars. He then went to Yan and Zhao, two states adjacent to Qi State, to recommend himself.

The results were equally disregarded.

In a rage, I thought, forget it, all the princes don’t like me, I’ll go directly to Chang’an and surrender to the emperor!
After that, there were various matters related to the Enfeoffment Order...

Before the emergence of the Zuoguan Law, when talented people sought to serve, their first choice was the emperor or dukes, followed by the Three Dukes, then the Nine Ministers, and then the two thousand stone court officials, county magistrates, and so on.

In short, there are many paths and many opportunities.

Wait until Zuoguanlu appears.

The phenomenon of joining the princes has weakened, and it is difficult to reproduce the thousands of guests of the King of Huainan. At this time, the above order has to be changed.

The emperor is still the first tier, followed by the three dukes, nine ministers, princes, two thousand stone officials, a thousand stone officials, and so on.

nowadays.

A prince suddenly appears, which category does he belong to?

The other princes may not know about it, but Prince Liu Ju, who invented something as "disastrous as paper" to bring disaster to the country, can at most be considered one of the "Nine Ministers".

In an era when knowledge was spread through bamboo slips, there was no doubt that nine out of ten people who could talk about classics and national affairs came from wealthy families.

Among the people of this class, the more radical ones have already had a round of fighting with the Prince's Palace, and the weaker ones, even if they dare not fight openly, must be unhappy in secret.

It is impossible to surrender to Liu Ju, never in this lifetime.

It's normal to slander secretly!

So that's it.

On the first day Liu Ju arrived at Bowang Garden, most of the people he met were from poor families... No, most of them couldn't even get into the "door".

For example, a butcher in Chang'an, who was big and strong with a face full of flesh, started out by saying, "I have been a professional butcher for 20 years, and the prince chose me to butcher pigs for you."

"That's right!"

After all, they were recruiting heroes from all over the world, and there was Fan Kuai, a dog butcher, in front and Zhang Fei, a pig butcher, behind, so Liu Ju decided to give it a try and asked him, "Do you have the courage?"

The other party replied: "I kill pigs, I have a lot of strength!"

Liu Ju nodded and asked again: "Are you willing to put on armor and dare to kill the enemy?"

The other person shook his head like a rattle, "Hey, I dare not kill anyone, I've already said, I'm here to kill pigs for the prince, only pigs!"

"Good good..."

Inside the Naxian Hall.

Liu Ju sat in the main seat and nodded repeatedly; he understood.

The cheeks of Junior Tutor Zhuang Qingzhai, who was kneeling below, twitched. He understood without the Crown Prince's instruction, and he kept waving his hands behind his back.

Su Wu saw the hint, stepped forward, pulled the butcher's hand, and led the still confused man out.

Wait until people leave.

Zhuang Qingzhai cupped his hands and apologized, "If someone else submits in the future, I will take a look first. I was careless today."

"It doesn't matter."

Liu Ju shook his head. "It's the first day, so there are bound to be omissions. Let's continue."

After hearing this, Zhuang Qingzhai couldn't help but smile bitterly. The reason for today's farce was partly due to omissions, but the bigger reason was the prince's words:
Regardless of status!

If someone goes to the residence of a county magistrate or a prefecture governor and someone goes there to seek refuge, the first thing the doorman will ask is: Who are you from?
Then the other party will give his name, saying that he is from such and such county, has a such and such family name, and has studied such and such classics, and that his father and teacher are so and so.

Only after being evaluated by the owner will you have the opportunity to enter the mansion!

How can it be like the current Bowang Garden?

A butcher, according to the rules of other places, can't even touch the door, let alone enter, how can he meet the prince! ?
"Alas." Zhuang Qingzhai smiled bitterly and shook his head again, knowing that his student was a man of his own opinion and that he could not be persuaded.

"It is a great thing to have a reputation of being able to select people based on their talents regardless of their social status. Throughout history, how many people have such a broad mind?"

"It is rare that the prince not only said it, but also put it into practice."

Zhuang Qingzhai sighed in his heart, crossed out a name on the paper, and called the next one...

It is worth mentioning here.

After selling the first wave of paper, Shaofu made the papermaking process public. Soon, small papermaking workshops for profit sprang up everywhere.

In terms of application, window paper and toilet paper have not yet been widely used among the people, but in certain official areas, the emperor has already enforced their implementation through imperial decrees.

For example, the court's official documents, memorials, and notices were all carried on paper!
at the moment.

Zhuang Qingzhai's list of registered investors is a reflection of this...

The "talented and ambitious people" were still coming into the Naxian Hall one after another. After the prince personally asked them a few questions, they left one by one as expected.

It's not that Liu Ju wants to do useless work here. Firstly, he showed up in person a few days ago to show his importance.

Secondly.

This is a necessary cover-up.

Only when the prince personally receives more people and promotes more people, will it not seem abrupt to use Zhuo's son...

Just when Liu Ju thought he would gain nothing today.

An unexpected person came.

This person did not register in advance, because he did not queue up to come in, but took the "report family name, father" route.

"Zhang He, a native of Jingzhao and son of the Imperial Censor, pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Oh?"

Liu Ju cried out in surprise, and quickly stood up and walked to the center of the hall to help him up. "My dear, you are here today because..."

As he said this, he drew out his tone, with a look of half surprise and half joy in his eyes.

The prince was not disappointed.

Zhang He came to Bowang Garden today, what else could it be?
"I am not very talented, but I know a little about laws and legal classics, and I have also read some Confucian classics. Today I would like to recommend myself and ask for a job in the Crown Prince's Palace!"

Hear the words.

Liu Ju raised his eyebrows slightly, grabbed the other person's arm, and asked again: "Does the Imperial Censor know that you are here today?"

"Know!"

Zhang He said solemnly, "To be honest, Your Highness, I came here today on the orders of my father to seek a place for the Zhang family to stay!"

If the previous 'The Butcher's Frank Talk' was at the negative first level, then the current 'The Son of the Three Dukes' Frank Talk' was at the top level.

The top of the imperial power struggle!
As soon as Zhang He finished speaking.

Zhuang Qingzhai, who was listening in, could no longer sit still. With his eyes shining, he stood up. Liu Ju did not need him to remind him, nor did he ask any more questions. He patted Zhang He's arm and said:
"it is good!"

"My dear, you are a sincere man, and I will not hide anything from you. Would you condescend to be the prince's guest?"

Zhang He clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, I, Zhang He, pay my respects to you!"

In just a few words, the prince received a guest. Was it fast?

In fact, it can be even faster.

Zhang He didn’t need to report what he had learned, as that was not important. He only needed to know the only and most important one - he was the son of Zhang Tang!
With this, Liu Ju would have taken him in even with his eyes closed.

"Hahaha!"

After Zhang He left, Zhuang Qingzhai couldn't help laughing and said, "I never thought Zhang Tang would come up with this trick. He has good vision. Hahaha!"

The Imperial Censor was optimistic about the Prince's Palace and even pushed his eldest son over there. To be honest, this did surprise Liu Ju.

But after being surprised, he became proud of himself. As the young master said, it was good, he had good vision!

Liu Ju straightened his clothes.

Just as I was about to follow Zhuang Qingzhai's words, unexpectedly, good news happened again.

This time, the person who came did not come uninvited, but was sent by Liu Ju himself to invite him out of seclusion!

"Your Highness."

Su Wu quickly came to report: "Yishuo, Cang Gong's disciples have arrived."

Liu Ju was shocked, and as he stepped out, he ordered, "Prepare a banquet, I want to entertain the distinguished guests!"

(End of this chapter)