The Ming Dynasty started with caution

It was early the next morning.

When Yan Chengjin came to Zuoyemen, the princes looked at him strangely. He was like a white sheep standing among wolves.

Not long after, the golden bell rang.

When the officials walked into Fengtian Hall, they were stunned.

In the main hall, the young eunuch set up a low table, like a sutra banquet.

Has the morning service been changed to one with food?

Human nature!

There was a hint of admiration in Yan Chengjin's eyes. He had to say that Zhu Houzhao's morning court was the most humane one he had ever had.

He often stands for an hour or two without losing his courtesy, which is the same as standing in a military posture.

Older officials may suffer from varicose veins.

Li Dongyang, the leader of the hundred officials, frowned, "How can the new emperor despise the morning court so much!"

"I see that all the masters are tired of standing. The sage said, don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. I don't like standing, so you masters should sit down too." Zhu Houzhaohun said nonchalantly.

Forget it, forget it...

The new emperor has good intentions.

Besides, there are still business matters that need to be discussed carefully with the new emperor. I heard that the imperial edict is being written in the clerk's office, so I will ask the chief envoy to announce it to the world today.

"The cabinet needs to discuss! The official appointment system promulgated by the new emperor, I think it needs further discussion."

Li Dongyang bowed his body, although the number of people in the middle class was increasing year by year.

There is nothing wrong with allowing officials to serve.

But at fifty-five, there are still a few more years of work. The newly appointed officials will not be as useful as the old ministers. Moreover, the imperial court will increase the number of places in the provincial examination, which will increase the number of people in Hanlinyuan.

Zhu Houzhao knew what the princes were worried about, "I have discussed this with my father."

Li Dongyang raised his eyes slightly when he heard this.

The officials also looked at Zhu Houzhao, and seeing his beaming expression, they guessed the result.

"My father said that this matter is decided by me. Master Li does not need to worry. Officials of the fifth rank and above are decided by the Sixth Ministry. Officials of the third rank and above are decided by the cabinet and me. Whether they will be appointed to official positions or not depends on their merits."

Zhu Houzhao thought of an idea.

Officials below the fifth rank and above the age of fifty-five were all appointed to official positions. He had some considerations. If he could not reach the fifth rank at the age of fifty-five, it meant that he probably did not have the talent to be an official.

Or maybe the emperor is a fool and doesn't recognize talents.

Officials of third rank or above, such as Liu Gong and Wang Yue, could become officials even if they had no intention of continuing to serve as officials.

Jiang Mian looked above, "Does the new emperor know that more than 500 officials will be abolished?"

The hall was quiet.

Suddenly, a voice sounded.

"What Mr. Jiang said is reasonable, but does Mr. Jiang know that classes are solidified?"

Yan Chengjin spoke at the right time. After all, Zhu Houzhao was a teammate and wanted to play a double role with him.

Li Dongyang was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Yan Chengjin.

Jiang Mian next to him also turned around and stared at Yan Chengjin.

"The next words may lead to accusations, so I beg the new emperor to acquit me first."

Zhu Houzhao said happily: "I will give you two gold medals to avoid death."

"Thank you, the new emperor." Yan Chengjin took it with a happy face.

"..." Li Dongyang.

"..." Jiang Mian.

"..." Baiguan.

Although there is no precedent for giving two iron coupons with alchemy books, the princes are not obsessed with this at the moment and want to hear Yan Chengjin's explanation.

"The solidification of classes means that officials occupy official positions and low-ranking officials are not allowed to be promoted. Official positions are imprisoned and the court is a stagnant water.

May I ask you all, who comes first, the wise or the elders? "

Putting the accomplished first means putting talented people in high positions.

Putting elders first means putting older people in higher positions.

The two are different ways of the emperor.

For example, promotion to the cabinet bachelor's degree is based on seniority. Whoever is senior and famous will be promoted first.

It’s the elders first.

If it weren't for his outstanding talents and his many meritorious service as a time traveler, he might not have reached the fifth level by now.

"Of course, those who achieve first come first!" Li Dongyang looked serious.

"Since the most accomplished people come first, why should Mr. Li worry about the age at which he will become an official?"

Thirty-year-old Ming Jing, fifty-year-old Jinshi.

Although there are very few Jinshi who are fifty years old.

But the world is changing dynamically. People are getting richer and richer. More and more people can afford books and attend private schools.

Just like in the previous life, when society was difficult, college students were rare.

But as the world gradually prospered, the people became materially rich, and more and more college students became available.

In the prosperous age, this is the difficulty. Different decisions need to be made at different stages of development.

This decision has no precedent and is completely deduced.

If Yan Chengjin had not experienced the previous life, perhaps he would be like the other princes and not see the benefits of this policy.

"Mr. Li, since the Emperor has agreed, let's issue the imperial edict!"

"Yes, let's issue an imperial edict!"

All officials were suddenly enlightened. They had long been unhappy with Li Gong and others being in high positions.

It is precisely the third-grade officials who occupy positions that prevent them from being promoted. It turns out that class is solidified.

Then isn’t this good governance!

There is no hope for them to be promoted, but future heirs may have a chance to be promoted.

Increasing the number of places in the rural examination will do them no harm.

…

Outside the Forbidden City,

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi hid here and glanced at the palace from time to time, although he handed over the power to Hou Zhao.

I still feel a little uneasy in my heart.

At this time, he was dressed in a micro-visiting style.

"Master, the imperial edict is here!"

Xiao Jing saw the civil servants of the Ministry of Rites coming with the imperial edict, followed by Mao Ji, the Minister of Rites.

It should be an imperial edict about the imperial examination.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi turned slightly and hid in the crowd. Mao Ji glanced at the palace wall and ordered the civil servants to post the imperial edict on it.

As the provincial examination approached, scholars were quite concerned about the imperial court's will.

In the blink of an eye, they all gathered around, and a cry made the scene even more noisy.

"Brother, what happened?" asked the retired emperor Hongzhi.

"You, an old Confucian scholar who failed the exam, are expected to pass the provincial examination this year. The new emperor has issued an order to increase the number of candidates for the Shuntianfu provincial examination by 500!"

Tears welled up in the scholar's eyes. He had failed many times.

Now think about it carefully. It's not that he has no talent, but that the number of candidates admitted by the court is too small!

The retired emperor Hongzhi raised his eyes slightly and looked at the cheers around him, praising the new emperor for his wisdom.

This is the way of the emperor from the bottom up!

Understand the needs of the people and issue corresponding decrees.

It's benevolent governance!

He hasn't told Houzhao this truth yet, how did the boy understand it first?

"But, with so many more candidates, how to accommodate them?"

The retired emperor Hongzhi supported his right elbow with his left hand and his chin with his right hand.

He fell into deep thought.

…………

Eastern Warm Pavilion,

"Old Gao, are there too many candidates I have recruited?"

"Not many. In the future, the Ottoman Empire, Wala, and the Holy Roman Empire will be included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

How many officials will be appointed? It will never be wrong to train them in advance."

"You guys always make sense."

Zhu Houzhao suddenly walked to the imperial desk, "Then I will recruit another 10,000 people?"

"…………It's good that the new emperor has this intention, but I'm afraid that the officials will go on strike collectively."

Yan Chengjin didn't know when he could conquer the Holy Roman Empire.

It should be a war of hell difficulty.

The Holy Roman Empire is at its peak and is also expanding outward. Sooner or later, it will have a war with the Ming Dynasty.

And now, even the two-star Wala has not been taken down.

In addition, after the Tang and Song dynasties defeated Wala, they would be seriously injured. I don't know how long it will take to recuperate.

Zhu Houzhao thought for a while, "Then draw a map for me, and I will see how many officials to appoint."