On the seventeenth day of the first lunar month, Li Po summoned Gao Biaoren, the minister of Honglu Temple, to the palace and ordered him to send people to discuss the details of the alliance with the three kingdoms of Shannan. At the same time, he ordered the officials of Honglu Temple to formulate a mature set of regulations on the hierarchical positioning of the vassal states.
come out.
Just like the counties in the Tang Dynasty, they were divided into upper and lower counties based on population, cultivated land, etc. This was directly related to the grade of officials in the county and was not a trivial matter.
The vassal states will also be divided into levels based on their population, geographical location, political, economic, military and other factors. When people from each vassal state come to the Tang Dynasty, they will be treated separately according to the established rules and etiquette.
Gao Biaoren strongly agreed with this move. People in the world did not have the concept of diplomatic equality. This is also true. The kings of the Three Kingdoms of Shannan are not as important as an envoy from the Turkic Royal Court, and from every aspect it is.
Can't be compared.
In Gao Biaoren's view, these people from small countries can still be received by His Majesty, and even a few gentle words are already insulting to the state.
That is to say, the Tang Dynasty has not been established for a long time, and many things have not yet been regulated, so His Majesty has been burdened. In a few years, these small country visitors can go to the Shangshu Province from Honglu Temple to speak, and what else can they do?
Why bother Your Majesty to open your mouth?
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Seeing that Gao Biaoren was not as difficult as Sun Fuga, who had to make irresponsible remarks on everything, Li Po continued with satisfaction: "Otherwise, when they go back, let the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works send people
Follow me.
The people from the Ministry of Revenue checked some of their population, grain output and other matters to prepare for future trade. The people from the Ministry of Revenue also had no intention of making progress. People have been in Chang'an for a long time, but they don't know what to do.
matter?
Do you think foreign affairs have nothing to do with them?"
The emperor casually complained about the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Gao Biaoren just listened. He showed a reserved smile on his face, nodded slightly and seemed to agree, but he didn't want to say a word.
The Minister of Household Affairs is Su Yuanzai. The martial arts Su family has a golden abacus. After many dynasties, the Su family has always held the abacus tightly and its position is stable.
Given the current situation of the Bohai Gao family, it is absolutely impossible for him to take the initiative to provoke him.
Moreover, as long as he dares to follow the emperor's words and say even a few words about something wrong with the Ministry of Revenue, if it reaches Su Yuanzai's ears, he will probably be criticized if the food and salary of Honglu Temple is reported to the Ministry of Revenue in the future.
Won't it reach Su Dan's ears? Are you trying to trick a fool? What if it does? Gao Biaoren comes to visit to apologize? Does he still want this old face?
Not many smart people are willing to fight with the Ministry of Finance, just like few people are willing to fight with the Ministry of Officials. Except for those censors who supervise the temple, they just eat this bowl of rice that offends others, and are not afraid of being attacked.
Revenge, the more trouble you cause them, the greater their reputation will be.
Does it look similar to some reporters later?
When he had a chance to speak, he said: "After a detailed inspection of the vassal state's politics, I can see that this is a truly great act of kindness. It has never been done in the past dynasties. It is just that the vassal state is willing to accept it? And why it is promised, it remains to be discussed.
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Li Po nodded in agreement, "The most important thing is the beginning of an alliance with a foreign country. Some things can be brought up for discussion before making a decision. Don't be too cautious, just be bold.
It avoids unclear determination in the future and also allows the barbarians to make further progress.
Is it difficult to find a reason for today's situation? Since she is a concubine of the Tang Dynasty, and she has to do business with the Tang Dynasty, isn't it a legitimate thing to do an inventory of its population and everything in the country? Otherwise, the business travelers will not be able to get there.
Li, what else are we talking about trade?
Regarding the products of Shannan and the highlands, it seems that we need to make careful inquiries so that future trade can be targeted.
Also, I want to map the mountains and terrain over there, so people from the Ministry of Industry must accompany me. They are too far away. This is not a matter of a year or two. Let your Honglu Temple propose it and discuss it with the Ministry of Industry.
Just let me know."
Gao Biaoren happily accepted this task. A yamen like Honglu Temple is not afraid of heavy tasks, but it is afraid of being left idle. The more contacts it has with the Shangshu Province, the more it can reflect the authority of Honglu Temple.
"Your Majesty, there are more and more foreign visitors, and Honglu Temple has been recruiting talents. As I said before, there are people in Chang'an Academy and Maritime Academy who are learning foreign languages.
Last year, the minister discussed with Gai Jijiu. Over the past few years, the talents in Chang'an Academy should be able to be used this year. Your Majesty, do you think they should be allowed to become officials? Or should they be selected through scientific examinations? "
Li Po smiled with some relief. After several years, talent training finally showed some signs of bearing fruit. Not only was Honglu Temple interested in recruiting talents from Chang'an Academy.
All the government offices in the court and all the military departments are also watching.
The academies now established everywhere show some formal patterns, but their potential and vitality cannot be compared with institutions such as the Imperial College.
It can be said that it and the imperial examination system complement each other and achieve each other.
It’s just that we have just arrived now, that is, Chang’an Academy has been established for a long time. For example, Chengdu Academy was just established last year and is still in the initial stage.
Luoyang Academy, Jinyang Academy, Shandong Langya Academy, Hebei Weiyang Academy, etc. in the north are only a year old or two or three years old, and they are still not large-scale.
The ones in the south are better. Jiangling Academy was established by Li Jing when he was in Jiangling. It has been three years now. As for Jiangdu Academy, Danyang Academy, etc., they are still young, but there are many more scholars in the south of the Yangtze River than in the north. In terms of educational resources,
You have the advantage innately.
But having said that, the establishment of academies in various places was the intention of the imperial court. In the past, it was almost done in the form of edicts. Even though the ministers in various places were very active, there were still some lack of understanding among local officials.
In addition, the scientific examination has only started for three or four years, so the construction progress of academies scattered everywhere is uneven, and the degree of attention they receive varies.
In other words, Chang'an Academy, as a benchmark, has not yet played a very good leading role. The main reason is that the academy has been established for too short a time and has not been able to cultivate truly eye-catching students. It can be promoted as a model and let everyone
Everyone sees the talent.
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So Li Po just thought about it, but still shook his head and said: "Let's wait another year or two. Chang'an Academy has a five-year academic system. When the students were selected, no one was willing to send people in. The foundation was too weak.
If they become teachers half-way, they may not be of much use. If there are so many disciples taught by famous teachers, they cannot be reused. If there are too many mediocre ones, won't it ruin the reputation of the academy?
Cultivating talents does not happen overnight, ten years is not too little, and a hundred years is not too much.
When there are talents, the world will naturally prosper.
As important ministers in the DPRK, you should not think about things that are just trying to boost the growth of young people, but should take a longer-term view. Those who are eager for quick success will not accomplish any great things."
Gao Biaoren secretly said that it was indeed the case, but on the surface he bowed his head and listened to the instructions. He didn't really mention it because he was thinking about the students of Chang'an Academy.
As the emperor said, the students in Chang'an Academy are all taught by famous teachers, so it seems that they are taking advantage of them. Once they become an official, their future career will be much better than others.
This is not just as simple as famous teachers producing great disciples, but the professors recruited from Chang'an Academy at the beginning were all well-educated people with prominent positions in the literary world.
Most of these people entered the academy to avoid disaster, and it was only a matter of time before they returned to officialdom. For example, Yan Xiangshi, Su Shichang, Ouyang Xun and others were all remnants of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty and went to the academy to avoid the limelight.
When the time comes, don't you see that one by one they will have official positions one after another?
Afterwards, it is estimated that even if Chang'an Academy prospers, it will be difficult for so many literary figures to join the academy to teach students.
The few college students they have taught have made their careers easier. Teachers and students are just like the township party, and they are an important way of connecting among officialdom factions.
When teachers occupy high positions, their students will naturally rise with the tide.
But having said that, these students were still immature and not considered a good choice. When this matter was brought up at this time, Gao Biaoren actually had other intentions.
"Your Majesty has great talents and great strategies. If you are not deceived by the immediate benefits, you will not be able to match them..."
The flattery came with open mouth, and then he said with difficulty: "But the government affairs of Honglu Temple are increasing, and the number of envoys is everywhere, and the manpower is already stretched.
Since Your Majesty does not want people from the academy to enter officialdom too early, I think... it is better to set up a few subjects in the scientific examination to recruit more talents for Honglu Temple. What do you think of this proposal, Your Majesty?"
Li Po blinked and looked at Gao Biaoren. He thought about it immediately and said "Old Fox" in his heart.
It's not easy to be an emperor. Each of his ministers has their own minds. Even if you are an emperor, you can be turned into a trap if you are not careful.
Every day, Li Po felt that his level was gradually rising as he competed with the heroes of this world. If the self who went south back then were here now, he felt that he would still be able to fool around with himself at that time.
Li Po laughed and opened the account book without hesitation and made a note to Lao Gao. He said to himself that when this matter calms down, I will let you bastard go to Turks again.
But he didn't show anything on his face. He thought about Gao Biaoren's advice and felt that it still made sense.
"The scientific examination is for the imperial court to select talents. What you said is very consistent with this idea. You can discuss with Li Shangshu to set up one or two subjects and select some talents who specialize in foreign affairs.
You seniors should be more patient, don't be too clinging to the sectarian view, hide it, and do your best to train some underachievers to come out. That's what seniors should be like."
Gao Biaoren did not expect that it would go so smoothly. The emperor simply agreed and Honglu Temple now took the lead among other temples.
If this matter is done well, the prosperity of Honglu Temple will be almost at hand. In two or three years, Gao Biaoren may be able to consider the position of prime minister.
This chapter has been completed!