When Sun Fujia was at a loss and didn't know where he was going, someone called him from behind.
"Doctor Sun, please slow down, His Majesty calls you back."
Sun Fujia was a little worried. The eunuch who followed him returned to Taiji Hall again. This time it was the side hall of Taiji Hall, where the emperor worked.
Speaking of which, the world was not settled before, so there was no particular emphasis on it.
Since there were major court meetings every month, Li Po chose to handle government affairs in the side hall of Taiji Hall.
By last year, some courtiers began to suggest that the emperor change his office.
Some people even vaguely said that the Tai Chi Palace was still a bit small and it was better to expand it. How could the founder of the country who unified the world make it simple?
Yang Jian built the city of Daxing, and Yang Guang was also good at rebuilding the city of Luoyang. Your achievements are not much better than theirs?
Even if you don’t have the intention to compare with them, you can’t feel wronged, right?
Li Po didn't hesitate, he picked up the stick and hit these people. Just after a few days, he came to Ji Ji Wai Wai Wai Wai Wai. Was it because he was full?
So everything remained as usual, Li Po did not build a Qinzheng Palace, he was still sitting in the Tai Chi Palace, with no intention of moving.
However, this year's draft has been delayed again.
Time has suddenly come to June, and there are still a lot of things in the court. The talent show that was originally planned to be held in April this year has been moved to next year.
At that time, Sun Fujia heard about this and wrote a book about it. After four or five years, the Tang Palace only selected a show girl once, and she was still selected. This was obviously not in line with the booming atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty.
As an admonishing officer, he would be derelict in his duty if he did not give remonstrances.
Furthermore, he also heard that the emperor was very indifferent to his concubines and had only given birth to two princes so far, both of whom were born to the empress, so he had to make some innuendo.
It's just that his watch and seal were rejected at the door, without even the emperor's approval.
An emperor with a pure heart and few desires...Sun Fujia thought this was not good. Emperor Wen Yang Jian was wise and decisive. It was because he had too few sons that Yang Guang ascended the throne...
Well, the angle of his idea is indeed very tricky, and ordinary people would never think of it.
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In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Po drank tea leisurely. After a few hours, his mouth was dry and his tongue was dry. Moreover, the meal had passed and he was also a little hungry.
"I see your Majesty." Sun Fuga entered the palace and saluted.
Li Po waved his hand and asked him to sit down and talk. He guessed that this guy was also hungry and thirsty, so he asked someone to serve him tea, but he didn't want to give Sun a chance to eat.
"Qing's article is well done. You can tell at a glance that it is written with care. I heard that you also took the exam once in the former Sui Dynasty, right?"
The test finally came. Sun Fuga bowed slightly and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, that happened sixteen years ago. I took the Jinshi exam that time and was ranked second class."
Li Po then asked: "Then why do you still participate in the system as an admonishing official? Do you want to make a name for yourself?"
Sun Fuga was a little nervous, but he was not afraid. He just replied: "Your Majesty strongly advocates opening up subjects to recruit scholars, which is really a blessing for the world's literati.
During the great cause period of the previous dynasty, the imperial court opened a new examination, and the ministers were full of ambitions and went to take the examination. Fortunately, they passed the exam. However, the court's actions were like child's play. Those who passed the examination were criticized and demoted to lower officials.
Opening the subject is like being ridiculed and ridiculed by others. I feel deeply ashamed and have always been worried about it.
Now that His Majesty is in office, the chaos has been quelled, and the government has become increasingly clear and bright.
I am not afraid that Your Majesty will laugh at my arrogance, but I am aware that my talents are worthy of praise. Your Majesty appoints people on their merits, and I will be re-employed sooner or later. Why do I need to publicize my name?
So I just thought about my wish back then. I am talented and learned, and I am an upright person. I am not one of those people who just want to make a profit.
There is indeed something wrong with my willful behavior, so please don’t blame me, Your Majesty.”
This is also the first time that Li Po has seen such a conceited person. You are not just being willful, you are simply fooling around, right?
He thought about Sun Fujia's origins again. He was from Hebei. He had no family background and no famous teachers. He came to Kansai to take the imperial examination with nothing, and he passed the imperial examination. He was indeed impeccable in talent and learning.
People like Liu Zhuo, Hou Bai, Hou Junji, Fang Qiao, etc., compared with them, they have no slightest advantage.
It is probably because of this that after joining the official position, he was not allowed to be reused and was ignored and ostracized. In addition, he was conceited and refused to let others know what he had learned. Therefore, his psychology became a bit distorted after more than ten years?
Okay, this explanation is not bad.
And although it seems that this guy is a bit paranoid, he is not a stubborn old scholar, and he also knows how to flatter.
"You also know that this is a willful move. You are in Zhongshu, so you should know how difficult it is for the imperial court to open subjects. If I put you at the top of the list, how should I explain to the scholars who are rushing to take the exam?
Is there anyone who would say that the imperial court’s selection of scholars is unfair? Have you considered these before making reference to it? If so, how can you, an admonishing and righteous official, have the face to invite me to my important position when you know it?
If you haven't thought about this, how can your talent be worthy of your arrogance?"
The heart-breaking words made Sun Fuga fall silent for a moment, and after a while he said dryly: "This minister has committed a crime, and I am willing to be severely punished."
Li Po snorted and said coldly: "I knew it with intent, but fortunately I didn't make any excuses. I'll let you do it once. If you don't do it next time, you don't have to go back to Zhongshu and serve as the doctor You Jianyi in the province.
I really want to see if you have the talent to allow me to take on important tasks."
Sun Fujia raised his head in astonishment, then stood up and bowed gratefully, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will not hurt your Majesty's ability to recognize people."
In fact, Dr. Zuo Jianyi from Zhongshu was transferred to Dr. You Jianyi from Menxia Province, and his rank was lowered by half a rank.
However, the nature of Dr. You Jianyi is different. He is always at the side of the emperor and his level of confidant is unmatched by Dr. Zuo Jianyi.
Sun Fujia knew that this was an act of overt surrender and secret promotion.
In the past, Wei Xuancheng held this position, and he was an old member of the Han Dynasty. Now it is his grandson Fuga who fills the vacancy. It must be a coincidence. If you want to secure the position, you need to show your talents.
Li Po waved his hand to let him sit down, and his expression softened. The number one scholar was a court official, and this scientific examination was also a ghost.
"I have read your article, and it is quite insightful. Now let me ask you. Now that you are about to receive an official reward, what position is appropriate for you to be awarded to the Jinshi?"
Sun Fuga understood that this was an examination. If the officials had not made proper arrangements before, and they would think about it again now, it would be no different from the scientific examination during the Daye Year.
He pondered for a while and then said: "Jinshi scholars are still young, and their talents and virtues cannot be prominent, nor can they be relegated to lower officials, otherwise it will be difficult to open up the situation in the imperial examination.
Based on my humble opinion, I will select one or two of them and serve them in the county, while the rest will be sent to the county, and their positions will be nine grades.
In this way, it can not only show that the imperial court is hiring people, but also encourage newcomers to actively refer to it, without being suspected of being lucky and attracting criticism...