Chapter 390 Military Election Official Selection Customization
Probably because he felt that he had made a mistake, Emperor Liu quickly changed his words, gently stroked Xiao Zhou's hand, and signaled her to step aside for the time being, while the emperor wanted to talk about business. Xiao Zhou was obedient, and stood up and bowed, then turned around and twisted.
With a graceful figure and elegant steps, she went to one side to rest, leaving enough space for Emperor Liu and his ministers to talk.
Emperor Liu withdrew his gaze from Xiao Zhou's delicate buttocks, and focused his attention again on the memorial presented by Zhang Yong, with a cautious tone in his tone: "Is this the final list of personnel selected for the martial arts examination?"
It is not difficult to see from Emperor Liu's tone that he seemed to have some objections to the selection of candidates for the martial arts examination. Seeing this, Zhang Yong stood up and reported: "Return to your majesty and submit the list of names. They are all based on the performance of various assessments.
After strict screening and comprehensive review by all the examiners, these twenty people were selected.
These twenty people are all elites in the Han army. If your majesty has any questions, the Ministry of War still has all the test performance records of the candidates for review at any time!"
After hearing what Zhang Yong said, Emperor Liu's expression softened slightly, and finally he nodded gently and sighed softly. In the final analysis, he was not really questioning the list. Emperor Liu still attached great importance to this military competition.
, and for the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China, no one dared to interfere with this matter. Emperor Liu was fully confident in this.
His suspicion was still about the names written on this memorial, as well as their identities and their representative meanings. Of the twenty people, eighteen of them were all noble sons of the court, among whom Emperor Liu had an impression.
, then there were ten people.
Such a ratio is shocking and worrying, but upon closer inspection, there is nothing unreasonable. The nobles of the Han Dynasty definitely attach great importance to the cultivation of their descendants, and they also have sufficient abilities and resources to cultivate them.
, this is still the early stage of the empire, even if the selection is conducted under the most stringent and fair conditions, these people will eventually come forward.
It was precisely because he could see and think clearly that Emperor Liu was inevitably a little depressed. In the military examination and the imperial court's grace, it was the nobles who ultimately benefited from it. Compared with the civil examination, the class was solidified.
What's more serious is that it is different from what Emperor Liu expected.
In addition to selecting reserve talents for the imperial court, he held military examinations to provide more ordinary common people officers and soldiers with a reliable and predictable promotion channel. But the results are obvious, ordinary officers and soldiers really can't compete with those high-level military meritorious students.
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"If you don't make any changes to this list, let's announce it as it is!" Emperor Liu sighed, wrote a batch of pens, and ordered Zhang Yong.
"Yes!" Seeing Emperor Liu's face turn from gloomy to clear, Zhang Yong also breathed a sigh of relief instinctively.
Emperor Liu agreed to this list, which was not considered a compromise. Since he recognized its fairness, he had to approve this list, otherwise it would be a slap in the face.
Of course, with the prestige of Emperor Liu, he could definitely make some changes to the list, cross out some noble children, and add some common people officers, but this is not unfair.
Faced with the somewhat inflated military aristocratic class, Emperor Liu did have the idea of suppressing restrictions, but this also required methods. At least the appearance should not be too ugly, the intention should not be too obvious, and basic decency should be maintained. Even if it cannot convince people,
Also make sure to wear facial clothing.
"Yang Yanlang..." Emperor Liu muttered, raised the corner of his mouth and praised: "When a tiger comes out of the gate, Yang Ye has given birth to another good son!"
Yang Yanlang was jointly recommended by the examiner group as the top candidate in the modern martial arts examination. Perhaps this was one of the factors why Emperor Liu recognized this list.
This Yang Yanlang is Yang Ye's second son. Compared to his brother Yang Yanzhao, he is not as popular as Yang Yanzhao. He is not as young as Yang Yanzhao who joined the army with Yang Ye and traveled thousands of miles to practice and hone his skills.
However, as a child of a noble family, there is no shortage of ingredients for growth and opportunities for training. In addition, the Yang family has strict education, so the chance of becoming talented is naturally high.
Yang Yanlang seems to have also inherited Yang Ye's qualifications. He was not very famous in the past, but in this martial arts competition, he became a blockbuster, outstanding, and surpassed other nobles and military elites in various assessments.
"The final result of a military exercise is more like an officer selection. It seems to have lost its original intention!" Emperor Liu stood up and walked around the palace. The soft carpet under his feet made him feel a little floaty. After thinking about it, he realized something.
Said pointedly.
As for Emperor Liu's thoughts, Zhang Yong was a little bit snoopy. Hearing this, he thought for a moment and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, after all, the selection of candidates for the army is no better than the civil examination. The requirements for candidates are higher and the tests they have undergone are more comprehensive.
, is more practical and can be passed with extraordinary courage.
The registered military examiners will all be generals of the Han Dynasty in the future. They need to control the officers and soldiers and guard the border operations. They have important responsibilities and should be carefully selected. I believe that the so-called military examinations are supposed to select junior officers and enrich the army's foundation, which does not violate the original intention.
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After listening to what he said, Emperor Liu smiled. Zhang Yong looked at him and looked at him. Emperor Liu alluded to the problem between aristocratic officers and common people officers, but he talked about the meaning and original intention of martial arts.
However, I have to admit that Zhang Yong's words are reasonable. After wandering around the palace for a while with his hands behind his back, Emperor Liu stood up, pointed and said: "The martial arts examination system still needs to be improved. We are preparing to start the examination this time."
There was a bit of a rush before and after. Next time, we should do our best to do it properly and avoid omissions! There are a few points, please record them and transfer them accordingly! "
"Please give me your Majesty's instructions!" Zhang Yong immediately returned to the table and sat down, and respectfully asked with a pen.
Emperor Liu said: "First, from now on, the martial arts examination will last for two years, and the examination time will be set in autumn every year;
Secondly, reference personnel are selected and recommended from all the internal and external armies, such as the Imperial Guard, the Forbidden Army, the Frontier Army, the Capital Army, the Fanbing, and the number of recommended quotas for each of the subordinate armies, which are discussed by the Privy Council and the Ministry of War;
Third, candidates are selected, regardless of their background and qualifications, with priority given to ability and merit, with age limits of under thirty, positions below battalion general, and more than three years of military service;
Fourth, the examination items should be further clarified and detailed, and more detailed assessment standards should be set and documented;
Fifth, the recruitment quota is as follows: one out of twenty;
Sixth, regarding the follow-up training and position arrangement of the admitted Jinshi, a set of rules and regulations should be drawn up to clarify the regulations. Plans should be made as soon as possible for the Jinshi admitted this time. In addition, those who have not been admitted will be selected based on their excellent performance in the assessment.
, and certain adjustments should be made!
That’s all for now. If there are any other follow-up additions, I’ll talk about it as I think of it. Well, I’ll let Pan Mei and the others think about it for a while and let them express what they have to say!”
Although he is old, Emperor Liu is still very flexible in his mind. He finished these six items in one breath with almost no sluggishness. Zhang Yong's dictation ability is obviously the best in the court, otherwise he would not be able to be Emperor Liu's secretary.
It's also done in one go.
He stopped writing and stood up, and presented it to Emperor Liu for review. Emperor Liu glanced at it briefly and then gave instructions for the use of the seal.
It can be seen from Emperor Liu's suggestions that he has a clearer understanding and decision about military examinations, which is to assess officers, and the selection is limited to the army, completely cutting off the examination of civilian brave men.
Martial arts exams provide opportunities for fame and promotion. At the same time, those noble children who rely on Fuyin for reference this time need to have military experience before they can qualify.
This can also be regarded as another channel for stable promotion for grassroots officers and soldiers of the Han Dynasty. In addition to normal job promotions and rewards for meritorious service, this channel is bright and beautiful, and it is also like a checkpoint. If you can pass it, your military career will be smooth.
Open and magnanimous.
Of course, this is not perfect, and there are no loopholes to exploit. That is the selection of reference personnel. In the Beijing examination, there is central supervision by the imperial court, which can maintain basic fairness and justice, but in the preliminary selection of the armies, how about this?
Ensuring fairness is a problem. Although the military has its special characteristics, it is not a place insulated from corruption.
Emperor Liu had probably taken this into consideration. He frowned tightly and murmured: "This selection mechanism needs to be carefully considered to find a more secure method. The power of each army to recommend candidates needs to be discussed carefully."
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"Use the seal well and send it to the Secretary as soon as possible!" Emperor Liu turned his head and said to Zhang Yong: "In addition, please tell me to go down and take the Jinshi Military Examination, and I will personally summon them and meet these young people.
They are the talented officers of the Han Dynasty, the cornerstone of the army, the elite soldiers, the future generals of the country, who can command the army and the city. Maybe they are from them, I can give you some encouragement.
Let’s set the location at Wuying Hall, and let the ministers and generals of the Imperial Army attend the event!”