Even though Cai Yong was favored by Han, it was impossible for him to be an official under Guo Jia with the idea of ​​being loyal to the emperor. After all, he was a great scholar of his generation and understood the right and wrong. Guo Jia's introduction of the imperial examination system to win scholars was beneficial to the country and nation from a macro perspective. Therefore, Cai Yong could oppose Guo Jia's usurpation of rebellion, but would not oppose Guo Jia's policy of introducing favorable policies to the country.
Sometimes Guo Jia also thinks that this old man is quite cute, with a clear distinction between love and hate. Cai Yong may hate Guo Jia as a traitor in the Han Dynasty, but he also loves Guo Jia's talent. Seeing that Guo Jia did a good thing for the scholars of the world and the darkness behind the filial piety and integrity, Cai Yong knew it very well that the imperial examinations could give scholars in the world a chance to serve the country, regardless of high or low, rich or low, no matter how noble or low a scholar, as the so-called gathering of ideas and keeping away from the slander, the officialdom should not be monopolized by privileges. A clear and open official atmosphere should be formed by gathering talented people in the world to work hard.
Because of this, Cai Yongcai was full of indignation at Xi Zhicai's prejudice against Zhang Song. He could not tolerate a policy that was favorable to the country, which was stamped with the power struggle for profit and eradication of dissidents from the very beginning.
After listening to Guo Jia's explanation, Cai Yong suddenly realized that he only knew that Zhang Song was a scholar in Yizhou, but he did not understand what Zhang Song's family had done. What Guo Jia said sounded alarmist, but after thinking about it carefully, it was reasonable that Guo Jia was still stable, and if Guo Jia was not there, unless a hero emerged, Yizhou would fall into dire straits, and the people would suffer in the end.
"Mr. Cai, I will handle Zhang Song's affairs properly. I don't need him to serve me loyally. One day, I will have countless life-and-death battles with the princes. If I am defeated and destroyed, I don't want the civil and military followers to end up in a good end. They can do their best for the people in the world and contribute to the people. They will serve the people under my command and other princes. It is actually the same. Zhang Song, as long as he is at peace and care about the people and does things, I will not deliberately reject him. My principle of employing people is very simple, and only by talent is to be able to hate me. Zhang Song can secretly hate me, or even assassinate me alone. As long as you don't incite the people to follow him on the road of no return, and don't involve his personal grievances on the people, I still dare to use him, but if he does something to harm the people, Zhang Su's fate is just a warning."
These words sound extremely hypocritical. Does Guo Jia really care about his loyalty? He cares, but cannot force it. If he can only appoint people who are completely loyal to him as an official, then more than half of the fourteen counties under his rule are probably unavailable. Guo Jia is very clear about his current status and identity. Power and military tactics are not important to him. The most important thing is to know people and be good at responsibilities and be good at governing the subordinates. As a monarch, he cannot be low in his spirit. He can tolerate brothers, contributors, and also tolerate Liu Biao who was given to him when he was most proud. People's hearts are separated from the belly. If he can't tolerate Zhang Song who sincerely serves, will he still be qualified to compete with Cao Cao, a famous hero who is famous for recruiting surrender and rebel?
In the chaotic times, the times create heroes. Many unknown heroes are struggling to find a wise master to serve. For them, there is actually not much difference between the people who can serve in civil and military heroes. As long as they can show their strengths and stand out, only a few people insist on ideals and self-righteous justice. Guo Jia recruits talents and recruits talents first, and whether he can win the hearts of others. He dare not boast that Haikou can make everyone accept him. However, as long as he comes and is willing to use his talents to benefit the people, Guo Jia will definitely welcome him. As for loyalty, it will be worth following him wholeheartedly.
During the Three Kingdoms period, there were many surrenders, and there were also many surrenders who left the reputation of loyalty and righteousness. Most of the people at this time did not have the brains of starving to death. Guo Jia knew that if he died, would his civil and military officials die with him? He didn't think so. Putting aside the monarch and ministers, many of his subordinates were brothers who shared the same hardships. If there was such a day, they would have a good ending. Guo Jia would feel relieved in the midst of the nine springs.
The matter of Zhang Song is suppressed for the time being. Since Guo Jia said that he would handle it properly, he would not be perfunctory. Cai Yong stood up and wanted to leave, but Guo Jia asked, "Duke Cai, are you still editing historical books recently?"
When Cai Yong heard this, he said in a deep voice in dismay: "It has been put on hold since two years ago, it's not a good thing you did."
At that time, Cai Yan was imprisoned and was stolen to meet the queen again. Cai Yong and his wife were not aware of this. For this reason, Cai Yong did not think about food and food, and the important matter was delayed.
Guo Jia laughed awkwardly and then said, "If Mr. Cai has time, you might as well sit down first. I have something to ask Mr. Cai for help."
The two of them were strangers who were completely unmatched. Cai Yong thought it was about his daughter's marriage, so he sat down and listened attentively.
After thinking about the words, Guo Jia hesitated for a while and said, "I plan to build a hundred schools in the beginning of the spring of the next year. If Mr. Cai doesn't dislike it, I will take the liberty to ask you to condescend to teach you."
When Cai Yong heard this, his gray eyebrows frowned together. Cai Yong's face gradually became gloomy. The Han Dynasty abolished all schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone. Guo Jia was getting more and more excessive. He raised an army and rebelled to overthrow the Han Dynasty's rule. Now even the rebellion of the Han Dynasty's ruling thought was about to be created.
"I only understand Confucianism, but I don't know anything else."
Facing Cai Yong's angry face like a child, Guo Jia held back his smile and said gently: "There are naturally Confucian schools in hundreds of schools. Please go to Mr. Cai, of course, I would like to teach Confucianism."
Open thinking does not mean denying Confucianism. The root of the country of Chinese etiquette is also influenced by Confucianism. As far as morality is concerned, Confucianism advocates benevolent politics and has an important role in easing social class contradictions, adjusting interpersonal relationships, etc.
But respecting Confucianism alone is not the way to strengthen the country. Guo Jia would promote Confucianism, but he would also use the Mohist idea of ​​appointing people to recruit talents. Taoism's inaction and governance cannot be ignored. In governing local governments, we must be based on the legalist's idea of ​​law-based governance. It is obvious that the military thinking of military sects is more practical, which is consistent with Guo Jia's idea that he always valued both wisdom and courage.
As for the agricultural-based farmer, the ally and the wise men who are in harmony with each other, the versatile men who promote academic integration, etc., Guo Jia always believes that to cultivate talents, specialize in their professions, and the way to become talented is not to repeat the path of wise men, but to combine his own development skills and achieve success in his studies.
Although the various schools of thought seem to have many schools, in fact, no more than ten schools can truly form the mainstream, and the situation of the controversy of hundreds of schools is very important for the cultivation of subsequent talents.
Cai Yong's expression changed. After pondering for a while, he sighed and said, "Guo Jia, do you really want to rebel so thoroughly?"
This is to uproot the big man.
Guo Jia smiled and narrowed his eyes and said casually: "The more you argue, the more you become clearer. Whether Confucianism is good or not is not what I say. Existence makes sense. All schools of thought have their own strengths. Remove the meal and preserve the essence, learn from the strengths and weaknesses. It is said that the sea and the sea are tolerant and can integrate the strengths of hundreds of schools. They are beneficial and harmless for the country and the people. Cai, I won't force you. If you don't want to go, then forget it."
After saying this, Cai Yong really couldn't retreat and said seriously: "Why don't I go? When the school is completed, I will teach you personally. No matter what, Confucianism is the way to govern the country."
Looking at Cai Yong's back as he left, Guo Jia snickered. It seemed that Cai Yong did not become an official under him, but the influence he had brought was no less than that of his effectiveness.
Cai Yong, who had returned home and had a sip of tea, also realized that he spit out the tea and cursed a few angrily, which made his wife confused.
After another half a month, the work of marking the papers was finally over. Xi Zhicai and others also distinguished the differences based on their performances on the papers. Nearly 400 scholars were selected, leaving only Qin Mi, Zhang Song and Peng Yi. These three were qualified to enter Yizhou Prefecture to be officials, and others would be assigned to the local area.
Before officially sending the selected officials to the local area, Guo Jia had already learned about Zhang Song's situation from Xi Zhicai.
The Zhang family in Shu County has suffered heavy damage after Zhang Su responded to the failure of Xu He's rebellion. Now Zhang Song takes the lead. Before the incident, the two brothers had a fierce conflict. The details are unknown, but they should have different opinions on whether to rebel.
Guo Jia personally met Zhang Song. This person is not good-looking and can even be said to be ugly, but his expression and demeanor are as handsome as a great man, he is not surprised by honor and disgrace, and his words and demeanor are generous. When facing Guo Jia, he admitted that his brother's rebellion was not the original intention of the Zhang family.
There was a conclusion and opinion on Zhang Su's rebellion. Guo Jia did not want to mention the old things again. He talked with Zhang Song openly and honestly, and ignored each other's past grudges.
Just as heavy snow fell in Chengdu and covered with snow, the first imperial examination in Yizhou, which came to an end, took a solid step for Guo Jia's rule.
Now Guo Jia has two power departments in the General's Mansion in Chengdu. The first is Yizhou Prefecture, which commands military and political affairs throughout Yizhou. Those who serve in the office are headed by Xi Zhicai and Xu Shu, Zhen Yan, Zhen Yao, Qin Mi, Zhang Song, Peng Yi, Xiao Ren, and Xiao Yi. Although this is the case in name, in fact, the military decisions are made by Guo Jia himself. Xiao Ren and Xiao Yi are also in Yizhou Prefecture in terms of their positions.
The second department is the Censorate, which is served by Xiu Qi Zhiping and the four men, who are in charge of supervision.
This is actually similar to the prime minister, Taiwei, and Censor who inherited the Qin system in the early Western Han Dynasty.
The prime minister was in charge of administration, the Grand Marshal was in charge of military affairs, and the Censor was in charge of supervision. The power was separated. Later, the foreign relatives were in charge of the government affairs and covered the sky with one hand, so they began to do something wrong and cause trouble to disrupt the court.
Chapter completed!