"Wang Qing is the number one scholar appointed by me, but after she passed the exam, she was kept in the Hanlin Academy for compilation and examination. Do you feel that she is an incompetent person?" Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Pu with curiosity and asked.
Wang Pu was not young yet. He had the impulsiveness and determination of a young man. He had experienced the world and understood the current situation. He only participated in the tribute examination and became an official when he was in his forties. It can be said that he had reached full rank.
Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, he looked calm and at ease, and responded humbly: "Your Majesty has said that legal principles are the foundation of the world. It is a blessing for me to have achieved success in my studies and to be able to explain the laws and laws!"
Obviously, it is not difficult for a person like Wang Pu to show his talent by being calm and wise. It is not difficult to gain his trust. But Liu Chengyou is not dissatisfied.
"Having said that, your talents don't stop there?" After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou said: "In my opinion, you are well versed in economics, full of strategies, familiar with current affairs, and capable of strategizing. There are few in the entire dynasty who can compare with you. How can I be confined to the Hanlin Academy for a long time, just for the sake of writing?"
Liu Chengyou's words praised Wang Pu very highly. Even with his mentality, it was reasonable for him to feel moved when faced with such compliments from the emperor. Wang Pu's attitude was extremely solemn and he bowed respectfully.
"Your Excellency, I have passed the imperial exam and stayed to observe the Imperial Academy. I have the intention of reusing him, but I am concerned that I have little merit and cannot be promoted rashly!"
When Liu Chengyou said the following words, Wang Pu's body tensed up subconsciously. He took the exam and became an official at the age of 40. Of course, he had the ambition to build a great career and become famous in history. There is nothing to be subtle, and there is no need to be euphemistic. , rather than publishing the "Xingtong" in the Hanlin Academy, he naturally hopes to stabilize the country and decide on major issues such as border peace.
Seemingly noticing Wang Pu's eyes, Liu Chengyou looked at him, smiled slightly, and said: "This time I have been able to reform the rules and regulations, and I will be rewarded for my merits! When I appoint talents, I always put hard work first, huh. ....."
After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "In the previous court meeting, Wang Qiwu made a comment. The rivers in the Central Plains are not smooth and water transport is not prosperous. It is extremely inconvenient for boats to travel and communicate with the state capitals. Especially the Bianhe River has been in disrepair for a long time and the waterways are in disrepair. Siltation and dense reefs are really not conducive to the transshipment and mobilization of public and private ships."
Wang Pu listened attentively, and Liu Chengyou spoke clearly: "After discussions with all the prime ministers, I have decided that after the spring plowing, we will allocate 200,000 yuan of money and 100,000 shi of grain to mobilize people's power to control the river and dredge it. I want to I have ordered the collection of river management strategies, and have transferred officials from inside and outside to prepare for the river construction. I heard that you know astronomy and geography, and I want you to coordinate the affairs. Can you take up the responsibility?"
After Liu Chengyou's description, Wang Pu knew for sure that the matter of regulating the river was proposed by Wang Pu within two days after Liu Chengyou returned to Beijing. It was also promoted by Emperor Liu Chengyou, and he had heard about it.
At this time, Wang Pu had already thought about it in his mind. From his perspective, he certainly knew the importance of dredging ditches and opening up rivers. It was not only beneficial to transportation, merchants, and irrigation. He also considered what would happen if the Han army took the south. Jianghuai, convenient transportation of military supplies.
"I am not talented, but I am willing to plan and supervise this matter for Your Majesty!" Various thoughts went through his mind quickly, and Wang Pu responded confidently and calmly.
"By the way, Qing Qing may have the opportunity to control the rivers and draw detailed water systems and hydrology of the Central Plains states into an atlas!" Liu Chengyou suddenly thought of it and ordered: "This is a hard job!"
Noticing Liu Chengyou's serious look, Wang Pu seemed to understand his intention: "I obey your orders!"
Wang Pu knew that next, the focus of his work would have to shift to river management, and he would have to do his job in a short period of time.
In fact, judging by his reputation in history, Wang Pu is still considered to be overqualified for river management, and may even be overqualified for use. However, as Liu Chengyou said, he cannot be promoted to a high position suddenly, he must accumulate qualifications. , nowadays, there is no place for him in the position of military and political power.
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Liu Chengyou was unwilling, so he just asked him to consult in front of the emperor. He had no military and political experience. No matter how knowledgeable he was, he was just like a castle in the air. Managing rivers is not just about controlling water. It integrates managing people, managing the army, and managing money. .
One thing is that Liu Chengyou comes from the bottom of his heart. When he employs people, his first priority is hard work. If he wants to change the practices of three generations and develop the ancestral methods of the Han Dynasty, he needs a large number of functional talents who can work hard to support him.
When it comes to advisers, he is not lacking. When it comes to making suggestions, Tao Gu, for example, can give Liu Chengyou a lot of satisfactory answers every time he consults with him. However, Liu Chengyou really doesn't dare to put him in the position, just because Virtue means not wanting to make things lose their power. People like Tao Gu will play a much greater role in the center.
Not only Wang Pu, but also Wang Pu and Liu Chengyou also have an open mind. Such young people, no matter how highly qualified they are, should gain more experience in prefectures and counties, which will also help their development. Of course, such considerations are also in line with Liu Chengyou began to gradually launch the policy of imperial officials knowing the state.
In Tokyo and Luoyang, there are many old men and ministers from the previous dynasty, but among the large number of idle officials, if you carefully select them, you can always find some talents from the prefectures and counties. After three generations of civil servants and officials accumulated over decades, they can be fair As far as the land is concerned, it is not a waste or burden.
Even though their abilities and morals are high and low, in this world where martial arts and culture are declining, they are all elites of the era. Many of them are veterans and have extensive political experience.
When looking for a tutor for Liu Chengxun, he recommended Li Song; when Liu Chengyou wanted to learn calligraphy, he recommended Yang Ningshi; when it came to ritual etiquette, there was Zhang Zhao; when compiling national historical records, there was Jia Wei; when Liu Chengyou wanted to reshape the censorship platform, Bian Gui was enough. Used; when he took office at the local level, Bian Wei already knew Tongzhou...
Liu Chengyou has already tasted the benefits of discovering old talents. He found that the large number of officials left by Shi Jin can be regarded as a treasure trove of talents. As long as you pay attention, you can always find some surprises. Especially those high-ranking officials who were later rescued by Liu Chengyou in Luancheng. Important ministers, those who can be gathered around by Yelv Deguang, all have their own extraordinary qualities.
The concerns that had been discarded or shelved before were just a matter of loyalty, but in such an era of righteousness between monarchs and ministers, can you demand that others be loyal to you? Regarding this, Liu Chengyou has already had a very clear understanding, as long as If you are strong enough and can control the army, you don't need to worry too much.
As for Liu Chengyou, he believed that he also had the ambition and courage to appoint old ministers of the previous dynasty, and he did the same. To cultivate the loyalty and identity of ministers to the Han Dynasty and the Liu family, it took twenty years and one generation of unremitting perseverance. It's not that easy to change the routine that has been followed for decades.
Of course, Liu Chengyou would not be superstitious about these civil servants and officials. After all, there are always some literati who are only suitable for playing with pens. If people do not use them to their full potential and put them in the wrong position, the harm will be no less than that of warriors. Fortunately, such a person In this era, there were really not many people who studied hard, especially the literati who grew up in the decades of war in the north.
The same goes for the army. Without affecting the strong combat power and stability of the Forbidden Army, Liu Chengyou also began to release the generals outside the school for defensive purposes.
The most recent example is Yang Ye. Of course, Liu Chengyou had to choose those who were trustworthy and tested when he was sent outside the school. Otherwise, he would rashly send the warriors out, which would cause chaos to the court and the people.
To put it far, Liu Chengyou’s initial defense setup in Nanyishui, Murong Yanzhao, Li Jun, and He Fujin, in nearly two years, have played an important role in defending against northern invasion and calming border affairs. due role.
Recently, Liu Chengyou has been planning to transfer him south to Tokyo. While increasing his control over the Forbidden Army, he can also carry out garrison work.