The strongest Marquis in history

"I am Baixiang, with a vast land and abundant resources. The Qi State wants to control all the people in the area. Without our help, it would be impossible to complete. Therefore, I suggest that we arrange our people and notify the local nobles, ordering them not to Carry out the order of Qi State."

"As long as the local governments don't cooperate, Qi's government orders cannot be implemented, and they can only come to us in the end."

"Qi Guo begged us, then you put forward conditions."

"After all, the conditions mentioned by His Highness are actually very simple, not complicated conditions."

Maha said: "This is the suggestion of a humble official."

Junaro thought for a while, nodded and said, "That's a good idea."

Maha said: "This is a helpless move. If you don't do this, you will not be able to force the Qi State. In short, try it. Even if it fails, you can't blame us. Wang Qi can only say that the people below him cannot Subdue the local people."

A gleam flashed across Junaro's eyes, he nodded and said, "Then give it a try."

Maha said: "Your Highness is wise."

Junaro waved his hand, Maha stepped back, and Junaro quickly made arrangements.

Chapter 1004 Talent Arrangement

The imperial capital of Qi State, Chang'an.

Today's Chang'an City in the State of Qi has been expanded and the outer city has been built.After all, more and more people gathered in Chang'an, so that even now, Chang'an City cannot be expanded.

The entire Chang'an City was extremely lively with people coming and going.It is said that it is cold in November, but Chang'an City in November does not appear to be so depressed, and there are still many businessmen traveling to and from Chang'an.

In Beicheng, the government office of the Cabinet Office.

Zhu Shanchang was busy reviewing many government affairs.

After all, Wang Qi was away on an expedition, and most of the government affairs were handled by Zhu Shanchang.After all, the one-year imperial examination and the promotion of many scholars are extremely cumbersome.

Fortunately, there are various departments and the cabinet to share, so that Zhu Shanchang will not be completely surrounded by government affairs like mountains and seas.Even so, on weekdays, Zhu Shanchang was busy until very late before returning home to rest, and even often rested directly in the government office.

This is impossible. Who made him the chief minister of the cabinet?

If he doesn't want to do it, there are plenty of people who will.

For civil servants, coming to the chief assistant of the cabinet is the pinnacle of life.

When Zhu Shanchang was reviewing government affairs, an attendant entered and reported: "Master Chief Assistant, Mo Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry asks to see you."

"Please."

Zhu Shanchang gave an order.

For Zhu Shanchang, Mo Liu of the Ministry of Industry is very important.To say that Mo Liu has little influence in government affairs, but the Ministry of Industry has many researchers, and many technologies are researched by the Ministry of Industry.

Whether it is telescopes, glass, or even cement, or rails, trains, these can change the entire country of Qi.

All are from the Ministry of Industry.

Up to now, the railway track from Chang'an to Luoyang has been built and paved, and the trial operation stage has begun.In addition, the cement road from Chang'an to Luoyang has also been paved.

Because of the existence of gunpowder, even if the road construction encounters rocks, the road can be opened across the mountain.

So the entire Guanzhong, the traffic has been completely opened up.Relying on the existence of trains has made the transportation of materials and resources much easier today.

This is the advantage of having a train.

Zhu Shanchang watched Qi Guo change little by little, and he also had a strong sense of pride and pride in his heart.Because Qi State is now in his hands, and in the hands of all officials, it is constantly changing, and this change is getting better and better.

The Ministry of Industry is indispensable here.

Not long after, Mo Liu entered.

Mo Liu bowed to Zhu Shanchang, and said, "My next official, Mo Liu, pays homage to Lord Chief Assistant."

Zhu Shan said: "Mr. Mo, don't be too polite. What's the matter with you, but it's okay to say it?"

Mo Liu said: "Lord Shoufu, the old man is here today because our Ministry of Industry has made progress in the research on trains. Today's trains can travel at a speed of one hundred miles per hour."

"This speed can be said to be greatly improved. Just imagine, in the past, traveling a hundred miles a day was already considered a rapid march, which could only be achieved by a very powerful army, but now, it only takes an hour."

"Especially nowadays, coal-fired steam locomotives have stronger transport capacity and can carry more carriages. So in my opinion, they can be built in large numbers across the country."

"At least, the main roads between the prefectures of each state must be paved with rails. Our Ministry of Industry has accumulated a lot of experience because of the construction of the road from Chang'an to Luoyang. Now the craftsmen below are experienced and capable. good."

"If large-scale construction is required, all the original road construction personnel can be used. They have rich experience and strong coping ability, and can avoid many detours."

Mo Liu talked eloquently and expounded quickly.

He was also very happy in his heart.

Because every innovation of the Ministry of Industry has driven the development of Qi State and made Qi State able to stand still.

Zhu Shanchang praised: "Mr. Mo, I will coordinate and plan as soon as possible for the construction of the railway to the government offices of various states. After all, this matter also involves local planning. Well, generally speaking, I will try to advance it within a month. "

Mo Liudao: "How to advance is your business, Mr. Shoufu. This old man only makes suggestions. In short, where the Ministry of Industry is needed, Mr. Shoufu can make arrangements."

Zhu Shanchang nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Mo, for your support."

Mo Liu shook his head and said, "All of this is under the guidance of His Majesty. If His Majesty hadn't given us the books, even though our Ministry of Industry has skilled craftsmen, we would not be able to manufacture so many weapons."

After a pause, Mo Liu said: "Zhu Shoufu, the second thing that this old man came here is about the innovation of weapons. The Ministry of Industry is constantly improving firearms. We plan to optimize the rifles and create firearms that can shoot continuously. It's just that more support is needed in this area now. You see, if you can allocate a little money. After all, it is very expensive to manufacture new weapons."

Zhu Shanchang said: "Mr. Mo, for this kind of thing, you should come up with a plan and I will approve it. Your Majesty has always said that the Ministry of Industry should be developed, so you don't have to worry about the memorial getting stuck."

Mo Liu immediately beamed with joy, and said, "Thank you, Zhu Shoufu."

He said no more, got up and left.

After Mo Liu left, Zhu Shanchang continued to review government affairs.Not long after, another soldier entered and reported: "To the Chief Assistant, there is a letter from His Majesty."

Zhu Shanchang hurriedly said: "The delivery will come up."

The soldier handed over the letter directly.

Zhu Shanchang took it and quickly opened the letter.He saw the contents of the letter, that Wang Qi successfully captured the Baixiang Kingdom, and Zhu Shanchang was also happy about it.

Baixiang State is located in the southwest of Qi State.

Its territory is not small.

Qi State took Baixiang State, and the territory of the entire Qi State was further expanded.

This is what everyone is happy to see.

Zhu Shanchang continued to look down, and at the back of the letter, it was Wang Qi who asked Zhu Shanchang to transfer scholars and capable people to serve in the White Elephant Kingdom, and was responsible for adjusting the public opinion of the White Elephant Kingdom.

Zhu Shanchang thought quickly in his mind, it was obvious that the governance of Baixiang State needed talents from Qi State.Fortunately, many talents have been selected through the imperial examination in recent years, and Zhu Shanchang is not worried.

If there is no imperial examination, it is really difficult to arrange.

Zhu Shanchang thought for a while, and arranged for someone to notify all members of the cabinet to enter.When Lan Yu and other cabinet members came to the office, Zhu Shanchang looked around at everyone and said, "Just now, His Majesty has arranged for someone to send a letter back."

"His Majesty's letter said that he had already landed in Jieri City of Baixiang Kingdom, and that the power of the Haixi Empire in Baixiang Kingdom had been wiped out. In addition, Baixiang Kingdom had also submitted a petition to surrender."

"The problem we are facing now is the local governance of Baixiang Kingdom."

"The territory of the White Elephant Kingdom is extremely vast, far surpassing Goguryeo, Xianbei, and Wa Kingdoms. Just one or two people is definitely not enough. Now, Your Majesty has asked us to send scholars to govern the White Elephant Kingdom. What suggestions do you have?"

As the cabinet's second assistant, Lan Yu heard Zhu Shanchang's words, thought for a while, and took the initiative to say: "Zhu Shoufu, in my opinion, this year's imperial examination talents can be directly sent there."

"For the time being, this group of outstanding scholars has not yet been assigned to other places. We are now letting them go to the White Elephant Country to fulfill their ambitions. Of course, we need to recruit a group of capable people, even those who have already proven their abilities."

"Therefore, another group of county magistrates with outstanding achievements in the country were selected. Originally, these people were to be promoted. Now, all of them are entrusted with important tasks and sent to Baixiang Kingdom to govern the localities."

Lan Yu said: "In this way, there will be a lot of people."

Zhu Shanchang nodded when he heard it.

Lan Yu's suggestion does have certain maneuverability.

Not to mention, it's particularly difficult.

Yuan Cang said: "Zhu Shoufu, I agree with Lord Lan's suggestion. The advantage of this arrangement is that there are backbones and many scholars who can practice."

The rest of the people nodded their heads.

After a group of people expressed their opinions, Zhu Shanchang said directly: "In this case, we will arrange directly. The Ministry of Officials is responsible for the evaluation and asks the Ministry of Officials to list the candidates. The number of personnel sent this time is set at 200. A small number of people originally held positions in the local area. People with outstanding ability. Most of them are scholars who stand out in this year's imperial examination."

Lan Yu said with a smile: "Zhu Shoufu's move must be praised by countless scholars. After all, if it is only the imperial examination, the imperial court can select very few people, and those who can really be trained and arranged are only a few people. Now they are all sent to Baixiang Kingdom. Then everyone has the opportunity to display their abilities. This is also their opportunity."

Zhu Shanchang said: "That's true."

He didn't say much, and directly drew up a note, which was handed over to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and quickly selected scholars who took the lead in the imperial examination this year, as well as outstanding county magistrates from various places, and prepared to arrange travel for all.

Chapter 1005 Lin Anshun

In Chang'an in November, although there is sunshine, it is actually cold and windy.As the evening approached, there was a gust of cold wind, making passers-by on the road unable to help tightening their clothes.

Lin Anshun was wearing a big cloak, and walked back.Lin Anshun is 25 years old, but his skin is very dark. He does not have the elegant posture of a scholar, but gives people a simple feeling.

Lin Anshun's family background is ordinary, he is a poor scholar.Once, he was a scholar of Nanyang Academy. After taking the imperial examination, he emerged and was able to enter the officialdom.

When he was in Nanyang Academy, he was an extremely dazzling scholar with outstanding abilities.After the imperial examination, Lin Anshun was assigned to Huang County, Donglai County, as the magistrate of Huang County.

You must know that Huang County is the seat of Donglai County, and serving as the county magistrate of Huang County is a certain test for Lin Anshun.Because Huang County involves the county level, many things may not be easily handled.

However, during Lin Anshun's two years in Huangxian County, Huangxian County was brought into complete order, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and even the economy doubled several times.The development of Huang County is extremely conspicuous in the whole Qingzhou.

Among Lin Anshun's group of scholars, Lin Anshun's political achievements can also be ranked in the forefront.

Earlier, the imperial court issued a notice telling him to come to Chang'an as soon as possible.Lin Anshun didn't think much at the time, and came to Chang'an after receiving the order, and was told that he was selected to go to sea and serve in Baixiang Kingdom.

Lin Anshun knew that this was an opportunity to practice, so he agreed.

Things are settled.

As of today, all the candidates have been finalized, and they will leave tomorrow.

Lin Anshun is not from Chang'an, but from Xuzhou.It's just that he was named on the gold list of the imperial examination, married a wife and had children in Chang'an, and his wife's father was Wei Yuanming, a doctor in the official department of the court.

Wei Yuanming is not considered an important minister in the court, but the Wei family is a family of scholars from generation to generation, and people have been officials in the court from generation to generation.

In the past, during the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Wei family was in the court.

Just not prominent.

Although such a family does not have the influence of an important court official.But the Wei family's horizons are broader, and they can point out the direction for Lin Anshun, who was born as an ordinary person, without taking too many detours.

After Lin Anshun became famous in the imperial examination, he did not choose the daughter of an important court official. There was another big reason. He didn't want to be a marionette, but wanted to go out of his own way.

Therefore, the Wei family he was married to was not particularly strong, but they could also help him.

After Lin Anshun went straight back to Wei's house, he saw Wei Yuanming in the study.

Lin Anshun saluted and said, "Father-in-law."

Wei Yuanming said, "Sit!"

Lin Anshun sat down and said: "Father-in-law, the imperial court has notified you. Go up and leave Chang'an tomorrow and head to Baixiang Kingdom."

Wei Yuanming said: "My son-in-law, this time you are going to work in Baixiang country. In my opinion, although it is difficult, this is your opportunity. In the imperial court, His Majesty once issued a special order to become a minister of six books, and even enter the cabinet. , must have the experience of governing the local government.”

"You did a good job in Huang County, but unfortunately, your political achievements are not enough to overwhelm the rest of the people. So you go to Baixiang Country now, which is a chance to earn meritorious service."

"Once you have been in charge of the White Elephant Kingdom for a few years, and you can make outstanding achievements in government and harmony among the people, then you can return to the court, or become an official in the court, or be at least a prefect of a county in the local area. The future is limitless."

"It's great that you agreed to go to Baixiang Kingdom."

"As for your family, don't worry about it. The old man is here and will take care of them."

Wei Yuanming had a smile on his face.

Although he said that he had many wives and concubines, all of them were daughters and had no sons.As for Lin Anshun, he is the most outstanding one, able to endure hardship and capable, Wei Yuanming is very optimistic about it.

Therefore, Wei Yuanming strongly supported it.

Lin Anshun said: "Thank you father-in-law."

Wei Yuanming said: "We are all in the same family. If you say thank you, you will be out of touch. If you can step up step by step in the future, become one of the six ministers, or enter the cabinet, this life will not be in vain."

Lin Anshun said: "I will do my best."

Wei Yuanming said again: "Let's get down to business, you are going to Baixiang Country. I am not worried about your ability to govern the region. After all, you have proved your ability in governing Huang County."

"The only thing I'm worried about is that you don't understand the language and are easily deceived."