Chapter 1076 Seeking talents in past and present lives
When it comes to the order of seeking talents, most people of later generations think of Cao Cao. However, unfortunately, many people only know one of them, and they may not even know much about this one.
In fact, many people had proposed the Order of Seeking Talents long before Cao Cao. Cao Cao was not the founder of the Order of Seeking Talents. The two more famous ones were Qin Xiaogong and Emperor Wu of Han.
Qin Xiaogong's order seeking talents created the rise of the Qin Dynasty. If Qin Xiaogong had not issued the order seeking talents at that time, there might not have been Shang Yang, let alone a rich country and a strong army.
At that time, many talents who could not be reused in other princes' countries, or who were squeezed out, transferred to the Qin State, and went to a country that was originally considered by most people to be a barbaric land where Yi and Di people gathered...
And Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is even more interesting, especially the sentence "If you have extraordinary achievements, you must treat extraordinary people", which has become a classic. Perhaps only this kind of eclectic way of showing talent can be achieved, so it was also the same during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
There have been a large number of precedents in which Hu people became officials and were even granted the title of marquis.
As for Cao Cao.
hehe.
Strictly speaking, Cao Cao's order to seek talents was issued not once, but three times. The first time was called the "Order to Seek Talents" and was issued in the spring of the 15th year of Jian'an.
" was promulgated in the 19th year of Jian'an. The third one was called "Order on Promoting Talents without Concerning Their Conduct" and was promulgated in the 22nd year of Jian'an.
Looking at Cao Cao's talent team in history, the most important ones are the group of people who started in Yanzhou, such as the Xiahou family, the Cao brothers, and people like Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, etc. The second group was those who later came from Yuzhou
That wave of talents, such as Zhong Yao, Chen Qun, Wang Lang, Du Xi, Xin Pi, Zhao Yan, etc.
Those who surrendered after conquering various places became the third echelon of personnel, such as Zhang Fan, Tian Chou, Wang Xiu, Bing Yuan, Guan Ning, Cui Yan, Huan Jie, Wenpin, Wang Can, etc...
But what is very interesting is that the above personnel had already served as officials under Cao Cao before the recruitment order. After the recruitment order was issued, that is, fifteen years after Jian'an, Cao Cao's talent group did not
There are not many new people added. At the same time, the pattern of the Three Kingdoms has been established after the Battle of Chibi, and the flow of talents is smaller than before the war. This is also the trend of the times.
So why did Cao Cao issue orders to seek talents again and again when he already had a large number of talented people and the overall pattern of the Three Kingdoms was basically determined?
There is a saying that a drunkard does not care about drinking.
Cao Cao's recruitment order was not only written for the world's nobles, but also for Liu Xie.
The Han Dynasty was a society of scholars. As the former "eunuch's legacy", Cao Cao, although he had obtained the broadest and most powerful land through strategy and force, faced the aristocratic families, especially those like Yuan Yang.
Among the descendants of the "Four Generations and Three Dukes" noble clans, who really supports Cao's family and who is temporarily content with it has become a very thorny issue that Cao Cao must thoroughly investigate internally.
Therefore, establishing authority and changing the concept of family status was what Cao Cao had to do at that time point.
The Recruitment Order was the first test. There were two sentences in it: "I was attracted by Brown Huaiyu."
As an example, this metaphor is not a complete metaphor for those undiscovered sages, but a reflection of Cao Cao himself!
The phrase "Ming Yang and Ku" comes from "Shangshu", which is originally the language used by Emperor Yao to recommend talents to Shun, so it is actually very clear whether the recruitment order is actually recruiting talents...
The behavior that followed also explained all this.
Three years later, in the 18th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao was officially named Duke of Wei. From then on, in this land of the Han Dynasty, the flags of the Han Dynasty were more often replaced by the flags of the Wei State. And the Wei State was also allowed to build its own state.
, the ancestral temple can have ministers, ministers, and other internal and external officials who are exactly the same as the original Han Dynasty court, just like a country within a country.
So in fact, when you ask for a wise man, you are not asking for an ordinary wise man, but you are forcing Liu Xie to give up his throne to Cao Cao, a wise man...
At the same time, looking at it from another perspective, can the promulgation of the order for seeking talents really be issued by the people of one place and one county?
Look at who has issued the order seeking talents before?
Duke Xiao of Qin.
Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty.
Then came Cao Cao, and when did Cao Cao issue it?
The fifteenth year of Jian'an.
Two years have passed since the Battle of Chibi. Sun Quan was still with Jiangnan, and there was a threat, but not a big one. Liu Bei had not even been able to fully enter Sichuan, and he would not really fall out with Liu Zhang until the 17th year of Jian'an.
In the Han Dynasty, half of the world was already in the hands of Cao Cao. At this time, Cao Cao issued an order seeking talents to test the waters and build a peacock tower to see how popular it was...
And what if the image of the Han Dynasty has not completely collapsed, and if it is just one county, one county, or even just a few counties, it will issue a thorny order to the world to seek talents?
It is one's duty to seek virtuous people in the name of filial piety and integrity within one county. To seek virtuous people from all over the world, hehe, it is really something that only a certain level of ignorance can do...
It is estimated that if Sima Zhao had grown up early, he might have pounced on him immediately, holding his hands tightly and calling him comrade. Wasn't it obvious that he was plotting to usurp the throne and stage a rebellion?
So Fei Qian has always thought about it, but didn't dare.
After all, risks are everywhere.
But this time, it is an excellent opportunity...
The emperor Liu Xie issued the order to seek talents, so the original risks and problems no longer exist. As the emperor, he is naturally qualified to extend an olive branch to talents all over the world, and he will not suffer any rumors, because
This in itself is a matter of course.
At the same time, the issuance of the order to seek talents will inevitably have a strong impact on the gentry's original promotion model based on the "recommendation system", and all the side effects of this powerful shock wave will naturally be caused by Liu Xie, a shining big man.
All the shields have been taken down, and Fei Qian will also have the right to explain later.
Aha, you are not convinced?
If you don't accept it, go to Han Emperor Liu Xie...
And in this way, there are some additional functions, and these functions are hidden but effective. Perhaps they will have some special effects in the future.
Just like playing chess, if you can't see your own next move, then there is no way forward. If you can't see the opponent's next move, then you have already lost half of the battle. If you want to win on this chessboard, , then you not only need to know how you are going to move, but you also need to know how the other party is going to move. Of course, the further you look, the better, and the probability of winning will naturally be greater.
To issue a recruitment order, it is naturally most appropriate to do so before the Academy.
Fei Qian, as a veteran in the office, naturally knows what to do to make Liu Xie feel most comfortable. When it comes to matters such as seeking talents, it is not a blanket control, nor is it micromanaging. Report them one by one, but just like in the office of later generations, find some easy-to-change matters and ask Liu Xie to make decisions...
For example, whether the paving on both sides of the road should be mainly red or mainly black, etc. No matter how these changes are made, it is relatively easy and will not affect the overall situation, but it can give Liu Xie a sense of control. and a sense of participation.
Therefore, for the first time since Liu Xie ascended the throne, he felt that he was playing the leading role in such a major political event, rather than being a foil to other officials, let alone a puppet who could only obey what was said. This feeling made Liu Xie full of enthusiasm, and even Some eager anticipation.
On the square of the Academy Hall, flags were fluttering, and soldiers with guns and sabers were guarding the surrounding areas. Facing the gate of the hall, Fei Qian led everyone to stand solemnly and wait quietly. Today, Liu Xie is going to let Liu Xie It feels like a protagonist, so naturally it should be the center of attention.
"The auspicious time has come!"
"Your Majesty is here!"
"welcome!"
Accompanied by the solemn tone of the ceremony officer, a colorful canopy umbrella was stretched out from the main hall, and under the canopy umbrella was Liu Xie in full dress.
"I respectfully welcome Your Majesty!"
"Everyone loves me!"
After the meticulous process was completed, Liu Xie took a roll of silk from the attendant on the side. Generally speaking, Liu Xie did not need to read the "Recruitment Order" personally. Like other edicts, the eunuch could directly read it. It was enough to recite it in public, but this time, perhaps because he felt that this matter was very important, or perhaps because he felt that he should do something for the big man, Liu Xie insisted on doing it in person.
"...In the past, Taizu founded the country, revived it with glory and military power, cultivated virtues and practiced benevolence, and blessed China, the East China Sea and the West, the southern Xinjiang and the northern desert, with thousands of miles of fertile land, which was very vast and beautiful. However, today the world is restless, the family and the country are restless, and foreign troubles have not disappeared, and there are more Internal worries..."
"...The heaven and earth are vast, giving rise to the four directions. Light and dark, the sun, moon and stars, depth and shallowness, rivers, seas and mountains, high and low, giant trees and cattails, what can't be used? What can't be used?"
"...In ancient times, talented people have faced many difficulties. Jiang Weng was poor, Zhong Nie was hurt when cutting his patella, and his crotch was humiliated. It was difficult to be talented, and it was also difficult to recognize talent! Nowadays, one may have a clear understanding and a pure mind; some may have a high position.
, Virtue is more important than responsibility; some are filial piety to their younger brother, and are diligent in their fields, and have always been well-educated; some have great writing skills, and beautiful writing; some have good academic knowledge, and have been learned for thousands of years; or some are clear and obedient in political affairs, and are up to date; such a person, and
To keep one's power but not to use it, to advance in officialdom without any steps, and to devote oneself to one's work is the harm done to a great man..."
"...Virtue needs to be cultivated through talent, and talent is based on virtue. Virtue can be trusted, and talent can be promising. Those who have both virtue and talent will be the pillars of the country. When great talents are used, the sun and the moon will move smoothly; when miraculous talents are used, the rivers will be clear and the sea will be clear.
Yan: If talents are put to good use, the world will be at peace. If talents are not put to use, the country will be in darkness and the dynasty will be defeated. Only when talents are put to their best use can the country be bright and the dynasty prosperous..."
"...Therefore, I am issuing an order to recruit talents, which is widely used in the world. If there are talented people who can guide powerful Han people, I will not be stingy and honor officials and make them marquis to highlight their talents..."
Liu Xielue's childish voice echoed in front of the hall.
At this moment, Liu Xie's excited hands even trembled slightly. He seemed to see those great ancestors of the Liu family smiling approvingly at him in the air...
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Fei Qian looked at Liu Xie, who was like a giant panda, the national treasure of later generations, surrounded by people like stars holding the moon, while the doctors in the academy and some nobles who heard the news and came from the surroundings were like waves.
Usually, people come up to greet them one after another, smile slightly, then get up and walk out.
"...After a while, if His Majesty is a little tired, he will go in and say that the auspicious time has passed and let them all calm down..." Fei Qian walked forward and gave instructions in a low voice. Perhaps Liu Xie also felt that this was rare.
I have the opportunity to discuss with these nobles at the grassroots level, so of course I can't disturb Liu Xie's interest now...
Fei Qian walked outside the main hall square, but met Jia Xu at the corner.
"... Xu congratulates the lord..." Jia Xu cupped his hands towards Fei Qiangong and said in a low voice.
Fei Qian raised his eyebrows, then beckoned for Jia Xu to follow, and then said: "What are you saying to congratulate or not to congratulate? Those who want to congratulate must also congratulate His Majesty..."
Jia Xu cupped his hands and said pointedly: "The Lord has also seen that there are so many people in front of His Majesty... Xu's body is so thin that there is no way he can squeeze in..."
Fei Qian also laughed: "Then do you want Zichu to send two guards to help you clear a way?"
"Thank you Junhou for your kindness, but Xu still feels more comfortable with Junhou..." Jia Xu chuckled, "...By doing this, Junhou is not afraid of too many people coming in front of His Majesty..."
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The corner of Fei Qian's mouth curled up slightly and he said: "If you want to go, you will go naturally. Even if you are not allowed, you will still go, so what is there to worry about? What's more, His Majesty does need some people around him now..."
Can the royalists be stopped by Fei Qian? Even under Cao Cao's strict defensive situation, they are still coming in waves? Therefore, it is better to push Liu Xie to the front and attract everyone's attention, and himself
Stand in a dark place so you can see your surroundings more clearly.
What's more, does Liu Xie now have the ability to distinguish so-called talents? Can he really give these so-called talents rights and status? Even if he is granted the title of a new cavalry general, does it mean that he can compete with Yuan Benzhu?
Except for the false reputation, Liu Xie now has nothing in his hands. It is like the joke of later generations. A stone fell from a high-rise building and hit five people, four chairman of the board, and the remaining one was the general manager. He was attracted by a bunch of false names.
What kind of talents can be considered as talents?
"... Your Majesty," Jia Xu heard the words, his eyes turned left and right, then turned his head slightly, looked at the situation on the other side of the main hall, and suddenly said, "Your Majesty, are you going to send your Majesty to Luoyang?
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Fei Qian stopped, paused for a moment, and said, "...What do Wen He think?"
It is naturally beneficial to retain Liu Xie, but after all, Liu Xie is only a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old, his temperament is undecided, and his experience is still shallow. So whether it is based on the experience of later generations or the current situation, there is such a situation
One of his immediate superiors, there is no guarantee that something will happen at any time. When the time comes, Fei will be lurking abroad to fight, but internal troubles will cause trouble. It will not be very fun, so after a period of time, Liu Xie will be sent away, that is, he will go up.
This was Fei Qian's plan from the beginning, but Jia Xu unexpectedly guessed it.
However, since Jia Xu has made it clear that he will not go to Liu Xie's side, there is no need for Fei Qian to hide it with Jia Xu, so he directly asked Jia Xu what he thought of this arrangement.
"Junhou is really..." Jia Xu didn't expect Fei Qian to admit it directly. He couldn't help being stunned for a moment, and then he cupped his hands towards Fei Qian and said, "... Xu, thank you Junhou... Well, if Junhou wants to do this,
