In fact, what Yu Wenshiji thought was no different from others. When Li Jing came, King Wu would naturally "return to the capital to report on his duties." A prince running around outside was really worrying, wasn't it?
Moreover, Yu Wenshiji felt that even with the power of Wu King Du Fuwei, he could not control the 100,000 Tang army soldiers who were like wolves and tigers.
It's okay for Su Dingfang and Liu Rengui to be under the control of Du Fuwei because they were unknown.
But among the 100,000-strong army, there are quite a few named military generals. What actions can Du Fuwei instigate?
Li Jing was different. In Yu Wenshiji's opinion, even if he was lacking in talent, he was better than someone with a legitimate name and the status of being the head of the country, so no one could compare with him.
Of course, the results of nepotism are generally not good, but so what? Relatives are always more reliable than outsiders, right? Even the leaders of the rebel army understand the principle of not being close to each other, let alone the nobles. Are they here?
On this matter, although Yuwen Shiji's perspective was different, he thought more clearly than the others. Li Jing and Li Yaoshi were relatives specially cultivated by the emperor, and they might not be able to go far in the future.
When getting along with such people, why would you deliberately offend someone before it's too late to fawn over them?
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Although Yu Wenshiji was a scumbag, he had a good heart and gave these colleagues a warning. As for whether they listened or not, he couldn't control that much.
After giving Wang Xiong a birthday, Ximen took over and left Miao Haichao behind for some discussion.
The main thing he talked about was Donglai's government affairs. Don't look at Ximen's nagging, but his previous nagging was not unreasonable.
The dock in Donglai must be built as soon as possible, and some docks will be built in the future to start up the shipbuilding industry. This is taking advantage of the situation. Taking advantage of the large number of people coming and going, if we improve the infrastructure, we may be able to seize the opportunity in the future. .
This obviously involves the performance of local officials, and Yu Wenshiji's vision and talent are also demonstrated. He feels that these things should be done urgently.
Because Hebei also has good ports and is a direct competitor of Donglai, and there are places such as Jiangdu in the south, and its geographical location is much more advantageous than Donglai.
That's where the navy can flex its muscles. Whether it's docks, docks or other facilities, they are much more complete than Donglai, especially the navy's manpower. Jianghuai warriors have always been the main force of the navy.
Donglai's current advantage is that Tang Dynasty wants to use troops against Goguryeo. Once this trend passes, no one can tell what will happen in the future.
Therefore, taking advantage of this opportunity, the officials of Dongnai wanted to make some political achievements. In Yuwenshi's own words, they wanted to build Dongnai into a gathering place for the northern navy.
In the future, whenever ships travel across the East China Sea, the first thing they will think of is Donglai, which can be said to be the result of his time as a scholar.
In fact, it is similar to the ideas of those later officials who pursued political achievements. The idea that serving as an official for one term will benefit one party is basically superficial. What officials value most is their own political achievements.
Don't say this is a bad thing. The ambition of officials is the main driving force that urges them to move forward. There are only a few people who have the world at heart and serve the country wholeheartedly.
As long as the political achievements of officials are beneficial to the people, in fact, most of the time there is no conflict between the two.
Just like Dongnai today...
The construction of wharves and docks was the intention of the imperial court and did not reflect the abilities of local officials. Yu Wenshiji's intention was to repair the roads in Donglai this year and build several towns near several wharves in Donglai.
Just like what Du Fuwei did in the south, doing some business or something.
This not only requires the full support of Miao Haichao and other county officials, but also the approval of Daoli, and most importantly, the court's certain support.
Yu Wenshiji was going to use his own connections to get the matter done, and before that, he had to carefully send people to the capital to inquire about the news and get a feel for the direction and pulse of the court.
How similar do you look to the later Qian Jin? The officialdom of the Central Plains has actually been this kind of atmosphere since ancient times, and it is not unique to later generations.
Only when everyone from top to bottom understands the situation, can local officials do things smoothly. Anyone who ignores the headwind will suffer a bloody blow.
Yu Wenshiji obviously has advantages, that is, his family background, and the fact that he is a demoted official and has inextricable connections with the DPRK.
Things that some local officials think are difficult to do are very easy for him, such as going to the capital. How can ordinary prefects have such ability?
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"Don't worry, Sheriff. I'll listen to you on all these things. I'll do whatever you say. But we have to look at what's in front of us. I think we should get these people settled first and send them away safely.
As soon as the Grand Governor arrives, the Sheriff had better think carefully before doing anything. Don’t make it difficult for us people. I’ll ask you for a favor here first..."
Looking at Miao Haichao who looked worried, Yu Wenshiji also couldn't laugh or cry. Those words he said before were in vain. Li Jing hasn't arrived yet, and you are so scared. When he arrives, will I not be able to instruct you?
Where is it?
At this point, Yuwen Shiji was also upset, but he couldn't talk to anyone yet, making him even more upset than Miao Haichao and others.
Yu Wenshiji weighed it in his mind and felt that Miao Haichao, Wang Xiongdan, and Ximen's confidants of the King of Wu were still different, so they could be saved. After all, the two of them had been working happily together for more than a year. They were not like Dou Jiande back then.
Compared to those bastards under his account, Miao Haichao was superior both in character and talent. Even some of the descendants of the aristocratic family were much inferior to him.
The most important thing is to be obedient. Having such a deputy by your side is indeed a good thing for the current Yuwen Shiji.
Then Yuwen Shiji's expression became much more solemn. He stood up and walked a few steps indoors with his hands behind his back.
This was a habit he gradually developed when he was serving as a minister under his disciples. He watched the emperor circling in the Tai Chi Hall from time to time and felt that it was very majestic and profound.
Miao Haichao's eyes followed him, but he didn't realize that there was anything good about it. It was far less satisfying than putting out food and wine, one drink for you, one for me, and then opening the skylight and talking openly.
"Brother Miao should know what position I held before I was demoted... Donglai is a small place, with less than ten thousand households and an area of less than a hundred miles. Who can be willing to serve as an official here?"
Miao Haichao nodded empathetically and went from the beautiful Jiangnan to Donglai to become an official. He was not very happy either.
Yu Wenshiji continued, "Brother Miao, his wife and children are all in the south of the Yangtze River, but my wife and children are even further away, and now I don't even dare to accept a concubine..."
Miao Haichao laughed out loud, feeling that the governor suddenly became much cuter.
"Donglai is just a temporary place for us. Brother Miao doesn't understand this, right?"
Miao Haichao said: "After staying here for more than a year, I think it's okay. After a while, I will take my mother-in-law over. For me, it's just a matter of finding a place to stay."
Yu Wenshiji was speechless and didn't want to speak anymore. He had no choice but to feel pain in his chest. He secretly cursed in his heart that he didn't have great ambitions. He couldn't hold up the wall with mud. He really wasn't the same person.
Since it's not easy to act with emotion, then use reason. Yu Wenshiji continued helplessly: "That's not how officials do it. Take Brother Miao as an example. According to the Tang Code just established, one term is every four years.
Both I and Brother Miao are now eligible to return to Beijing to report their duties to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and then appoint other posts. Only with His Majesty's approval can the term be extended for one term.
Four years pass by in a flash. If there are no big mistakes or minor mistakes, the official will be promoted to one level. If there are political achievements, he can be promoted as appropriate.
Brother Miao, how long do you think we can serve in Donglai? So that Brother Miao will know that your Majesty sent me to Donglai, firstly, to punish me for being guilty, but secondly, to prepare for the big army to go to sea.
Your Majesty has given me a heavy responsibility, and if I fail to fulfill it, I will be severely punished. If Brother Miao is implicated in this, I can only say I'm sorry first."
Miao Haichao is a little confused. What does he know about Tang Dian and Tang Dian? And do officials have to leave when their term of office is up? Based on his experience as an official, how can there be such a term as the number of years of official service?
And no one could patiently explain this to him. In fact, this was also a result of the weakening of laws and regulations caused by the war in the late Sui Dynasty. Otherwise, Fang Xuanling would not have written to the court to rectify the officials.
Who are the people who are rectifying it? In fact, they are guys like Miao Haichao who have become monks on the way.
They got into the officialdom because of chance encounters. They don't understand the basic rules of the officialdom at all, and it's easy for them to do bad things.
"If you have anything to say, Sheriff, just say it clearly, I'm listening..."
Yu Wenshiji smiled and said: "Officials without political achievements are not recommended by anyone. They are elected once every four years. After two terms, no one will look good on you when you report on your duties. You will either be sent to a remote and barren place or demoted."
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Many people find it difficult to move from the position of a county magistrate to a magistrate in their lifetime, but from the position of a county magistrate to a county magistrate, it may only be a matter of a word from someone in the official department..."
Looking at Miao Haichao intently, Yu Wenshiji began to scare the person with all his strength. The person being bullied was because he didn't know the rules and couldn't read the Tang Dynasty.
In fact, as long as an official crosses the boundary of the sixth-grade official, although it cannot be said that he will be promoted but not demoted, according to the rules of the officialdom, it is not easy to go from a high-ranking official in the county like a county magistrate to a county magistrate, but it is not easy unless
You made a big mistake, such as provoking a civil uprising, severely offending a high-ranking official, etc., which could lead to such a bad result.
Miao Haichao thought for a moment, probably feeling that he was in danger, and looked at Yuwen Shiji eagerly. He didn't know if he was pretending or if he was really fooled by Yuwen Shiji.
"If Brother Miao doesn't want to go to that ghost place in Lingnan to serve as an official in the future, then he has to focus on helping me succeed. If he wants to make some achievements in Donglai, he can only hope to take advantage of the time when the army is coming and going.
Brother Miao, please don't be half-hearted and just wait for others to tell you the credit. How can such a good thing happen? Unless Brother Miao wants to go to sea with the Governor, like those two people, using swords and guns to earn credit.
If you have this intention, you can go and serve Governor Li well..."