Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

Regarding the reform of the official system, when he was in Taoyuan City, Xiao Xuan had a lot of discussions with them, and even called Prime Minister Xiao Yan and Shang Shuling Chaihe.

At that time, Xiao Zirong thought that they would act quickly when he saw that posture, but he didn't expect that there was still no movement after such a long time.

Of course, if he looked carefully, he would find that the number of official positions had actually begun to increase, and the division of functions was more detailed.

But those are all low-level officials, and Xiao Zirong, if he doesn't pay attention to the government, cannot get in touch with these officials.

Of course, even if you pay attention to him, you may not be able to get in touch with him. Even Xiao Xuan or Xiao Xuexing don't have the time to pay attention to those ninth-rank sesame officials, right?

So after thinking about it, Xiao Zirong felt that maybe Xiao Xuan and the others were worried and did not dare to make a big move.

As for why the Sui and Tang Dynasties went so smoothly, it was because it was easy to carry out various reforms in the early days of the founding of the country.

Xiao Zirong's current subordinates are basically used by the Wangfu's team. They are also officials of the Wangfu and high-level officials of the Jinling Mausoleum.

Xiao Zirong felt that this would not work, because it would be too confusing. For example, in terms of finances, both the Jinling treasury and the royal treasury are in charge.

He didn't intend to let everyone be upright and upright. An upright official may not be a good official. As long as he is capable and not excessive, then Xiao Zirong can tolerate it.

But it doesn't mean he can tolerate confusion of responsibilities.

This may also be a habit brought about by the clear responsibilities of various government departments.

Hey, obsessive-compulsive disorder doesn't develop in a day, so he has no choice but to try it out in the name of reform pilot.

But this time he chose Xiao Xuexing. He wrote to Xiao Xuan before because he was sure that there was no problem with what he did.

But the official system is very sensitive, so he decided to ask Xiao Xuexing, if Xiao Xuexing said yes, then he would let go of his hands and feet to do it.

Xiao Xuexing read the letter over and over again, and finally confirmed that this little brat didn't write anything other than business, not even about his life recently, he looked very cold.

He swallowed his anger and replied a letter, and finally asked him lightly how he was doing recently.

After the letter was sent out, he calculated the time, and it was almost the end of October, at most two more months, no, one and a half months, Xiao Zirong had to come back for the New Year.

At that time, he will clean up this little bastard.

It's really big and the wings are hard.

Xiao Zirong didn't know at all that Xiao Xuexing made a note of his own letter, and he hesitated when he wrote the letter, because he originally wrote about what happened recently.

It's just that after he finished writing, he felt that the tone looked like a baby, and another way of writing was a bit harsh, and he was not sure what tone to use.

At the same time, I was also a little worried. Reporting everything in such a detailed way seemed like he couldn’t do without his family. He was old enough to learn to be independent, and he could ask his family for help when he encountered difficulties, but he shouldn’t let his family worry about those trivial things.

Oh, this conclusion is the result of his chat with Xie Junsheng.

He has almost forgotten the feeling of getting along with his family normally. He feels that this kind of thing is illusory, and he can only get some experience from others.

Xie Junsheng's expression was also very gentle when he talked about his family. He has already married and had children. After having his own small family, although he is not independent, he still wants to establish a family. Naturally, it is different from before.

Xiao Zirong thought about it for a while, although he was not married, but he is now a vassal king, and he can be regarded as independent, so he can learn from Xie Junsheng and his family how they get along with their families.

So this letter was written formally and restrainedly.

Xiao Xuexing's reply was quick, and Xiao Zirong almost couldn't wait to open it after receiving it.

Xiao Xuexing affirmed his idea and asked him to apply directly to His Majesty.

After Xiao Zirong saw that Xiao Xuexing agreed with his idea, it was as if he had eaten honey, and the smile on his face never disappeared.

This feeling of being affirmed by someone you admire and like is still different.

Although Xiao Xuexing also agreed with some of his practices when he was in Taoyuan City, but...it was still different, mainly because he had more confidence in pharmaceuticals at that time.

But now he is involved in a relatively unfamiliar field.

Especially when he saw the end of the letter, Xiao Xuexing asked him if he was doing well, whether he was short of anything, and told him that a batch of supplies had been sent to him, he was so happy that he wanted to jump up and down while walking.

It's a pity that he is now the King of Jinling, and he is younger than everyone else, so he should be more prudent, otherwise those people will think that he is too unreliable.

Xiao Zirong pulled out the waste manuscript he had written before, added it, changed it, and rewritten it again. Well, this time, Xiao Xuexing took the initiative to ask him. It wasn't that he was clinging to his brother and insisted on reporting it, but his brother took the initiative to ask!

After Xiao Zirong finished writing the letter, he wanted to send it out immediately, but before sending it out, he suddenly thought of a very important thing-he should write a memorial to Xiao Xuan.

Yes, it was reporting work before, and those things don't need to go through formal procedures. He has finished all of them, so what else is there to apply for?

You don't even need to report to Xiao Xuan to recruit soldiers, as long as you don't violate the rules.

It's just that he doesn't have the idea of ​​rebellion. The communication between the central government and the local government is still very important. He doesn't want to deal with the suspicion from the emperor while working.

Xiao Zirong's letter and memorial were delivered almost at the same time. After Xiao Xuexing got the letter, he saw the intimate tone on it, which really soothed his recently injured heart, so that he would not need to use the moon lamp to calm his emotions every now and then.

He was also worried that if this continues, what if one day the moon lamp is useless?

After Xiao Zirong narrated his situation, he asked Xiao Xuexing what he had done recently.

Just as Xiao Xuexing was about to reply to the letter, Xiao Xuan called him into the palace.

This time, not only him but also Xiao Yan and Chai He were in the palace.

When they heard that King Jinling wanted to use Jinling as a pilot to reform the official system, both of them hesitated.

The main reason is that the location of Jingkou is really special. It doesn't need to be well developed as a place to garrison troops, as long as it can be defended.

But what Xiao Zirong wrote really touched their hearts.

It is indeed a very safe way to use a vassal state as a pilot.

They didn't think it was because they were worried that some princes and kings would have undue ambitions.

These years, Xiao Xuan and Xiao Xuexing have been suppressing the princes and kings. The turmoil in the Qi Kingdom is due to the lack of control of the local government by the central government, and the power of local officials is unprecedentedly strong.

And the princes and kings have one more thing than them-more money.

Only one-third of the tax revenue of officials in various places is retained, but the princes and kings only pay one-third. There are many foreign affairs here, which makes the princes and kings more powerful than ever, and it is impossible not to suppress them.

Therefore, when Xiao Zirong first arrived in Jinling, he began to disarm the army, but the ruling and opposition parties all praised him. Everyone didn't think he was messing around, but felt that he was showing loyalty to the court.

And because of trust, they can consider Xiao Zirong's suggestion, but the question is how to choose?

If they were all selected by the imperial court, they would not worry about anything else. The only thing they were worried about was that King Jinling was unhappy and might want to do something.

This one really dares to think and do it.

But if the imperial court does not send them, with the strength of Jinling, I am afraid that this reform will not be too successful.

Xiao Xuan was very happy, and directly wrote to ask Xiao Zirong what he wanted to do.

Based on his understanding of his nephew, he felt that if Xiao Zirong didn't think about the follow-up, he would definitely not write the memorial. He is not such an impulsive person.

What's more, during the discussion just now, Xiao Xuan could tell that Xiao Zirong should have gotten along with Xiao Xuexing, or that he wrote the memorial because he got affirmation from Xiao Xuexing.

Even if Xiao Zirong didn't think about the follow-up, it's impossible for Xiao Xuexing not to help him think about it.

Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan couldn't help asking: "What method does the regent think Jinling King will use?"

Xiao Xuexing thought for a while and said, "Maybe it's... an exam."

"Exam?" Everyone was taken aback.

Xiao Xuan was the first to react. He remembered that in Taoyuan City, Xiao Zirong had said that all his officials had passed the examination. Not only that, even after becoming an official, he would have to conduct an assessment every year. If he failed the assessment It is necessary to abdicate to the virtuous.

Xiao Xuan didn't take it to heart at the time, it was just a small Taoyuan City, Xiao Zirong could do whatever he wanted, as long as he was happy.

But thinking about it now, Xiao Zirong might very well do this.

Xiao Yan and Chai He didn't quite understand the meaning of the exam, or they didn't know how Xiao Zirong would take the exam.

Xiao Xuexing said calmly: "Because of experience, Rong'er employs people regardless of their origins, as long as they are capable, so if he still wants to take an examination to select talents, he should target the entire Jinling."

Xiao Yan squinted his eyes and asked very keenly: "It's just Jinling?"

Xiao Xuexing smiled slightly: "It's hard to say."

Xiao Yan didn't speak, and his expression was expressionless, but Chai He frowned slightly.

They will think that Xiao Zirong's experimentation is good because according to Xiao Zirong's official system, there will be many more official positions in Jinling, and they can take the opportunity to grab them.

But if Xiao Zirong doesn't plan to use their people, then he has to talk about it, such a piece of cake, he must give them some, right?

Otherwise why would they support it?

Jinling is a good place. It is close to Jiankang, and the king of Jinling is still attracting attention. As long as you have the ability to stand out in Jinling, you will soon be seen by the emperor or the regent. As long as you can enter these two Eyes are equivalent to rising to the top.

Seeing that the two of them were silent, Xiao Xuexing suddenly said casually: "However, even if the king of Jinling takes the exam, he will not require the household registration to be Jinling. If the news spreads, maybe someone will go to Jinling to prepare in advance, and it is uncertain how many people will be there." In the past, I had to remind the King of Jinling to deal with these matters well."

Xiao Ji on the side nodded earnestly as if he understood his thoughts, and said: "There will definitely be children from poor families passing by, but, hey... I have also met some children from poor families before, and these people are still worse than Xiao Langjun from aristocratic families. Some."

As if to confirm what the two of them said, Xiao Zirong quickly sent over the method of selecting officials. Just as Xiao Xuexing thought, he still wanted to use the method of examination, but perhaps to appease some people, he directly passed the question I gave it to Xiao Xuexing.

And also hinted that Xiao Xuexing can properly omit questions.

Xiao Xuexing looked at the letter and suddenly smiled: "It's really... grown up."