Lin Jinxiao listened to her detailed explanation with great interest, and quickly asked with interest: "What method?"
"Think of these wealthy families. Although they hold millions of dollars in wealth, they are still humble families. What do they want to do most?"
Chu Nanzhi didn't say anything clearly, but asked back first.
"Of course I want to get rid of my lowly status and join the noble family. I want to seek an official position. This is also the wish of all children from poor families."
Lin Jinxiao was convinced by her, and he suddenly smiled and said: "You want me to use my official quota in exchange for the concessions of these wealthy gentlemen?"
"good."
Chu Nanzhi expressed that she was very pleased that this guy was indeed smart, and continued:
"As the head of the six counties now, you have the right to recommend talents to the imperial court. The Eastern Coast Defense Zone has just been established, and many places are in need of employees. If these wealthy gentry are willing to respond to the order, you might as well consider giving them some quotas.
He ordered them to select some virtuous and upright people from their clan to either stay in the county to serve or to recommend them to the court.
This not only solves the employment problem in the county, but whether the students who are promoted to serve in the imperial court are finally hired depends on His Majesty's decision. As long as there are no problems in the reputation of the recommended people, and there will be no falsehoods in the recruitment, even if they are talented and academic
If you fail to meet His Majesty’s expected standards, you will not be held accountable.”
This is the drawback revealed by the imperial examination system, so over the years, many wealthy dignitaries bribed local officials with money to recommend talents to the imperial court, and many of them were eventually hired.
As for Lin Jinxiao, she knew him well, and would never betray his official position for the sake of personal gain.
In any case, it is necessary to recommend talents to the court, so it is better to choose what everyone needs.
It was originally a very bold proposal, but Lin Jinxiao laughed warmly with deep approval:
"Your method is indeed good. Those rich and powerful people are self-sufficient. They may have dreamed of entering the palace to become saints all their lives, so I gave them this opportunity. This is my first time taking office. I really should recommend more talents to the court. Tomorrow I will
A policy inquiry will be sent down to the county, and any Confucian scholar who can pass the policy inquiry can be recommended to the court as Xiaolian."
"No need to filter?"
Chu Nanzhi said in surprise.
"Of course they have to be screened."
Lin Jinxiao answered nonchalantly, but then changed the topic: "But we are only selecting the students who have no problem with their reputation as you just said, and then they will go to Jingling City to take the exam together with the candidates recommended by the major gentry and noble families."
"That requires a lot of people. Wouldn't that exceed the quota limited by the imperial court?"
Chu Nanzhi looked at him worriedly.
She remembered that every year in previous years, a large county like Pingning County could only produce more than 200 Xiaolians to enter the Lang's Office in a year, so she was afraid that there would be many more.
Lin Jinxiao waved his hand very calmly: "It doesn't matter, the six counties in the east, except Haikang County, the other counties are all large counties with hundreds of miles, with Luyan Port and Tong County being the most popular. They have the same reputation and can complete the plan.
There must be at least three to five hundred people asking."
"Tong County?"
When Chu Nanzhi heard about Tong County, she was particularly sensitive now. She didn't know that this county was also included in the six eastern counties.
Lin Jinxiao didn't know why she was so surprised by Tong County, instead of being surprised by the number of candidates, so he had to explain patiently:
"Tong County borders Songhai to the east and Donghua River to the north. It is the largest seaport in our country. Although it is not as prosperous as Luyan Port, it is still an extremely important county."
Chu Nanzhi was not curious about the strategic location of Tong County, but she felt that Tong County was out of the control of Pingning County. Would it be easier for her to investigate what Taigong Zhao had entrusted?
As for Luyan Port, its geographical location is actually not much different from the ancient Hangzhou in her world. The reason for its prosperity is naturally due to the construction of the Jinglu Canal leading to Jingling City in Kyoto.
After making a few digressions, Lin Jinxiao brought the topic back to the main topic: "This is the first year of the establishment of the Eastern Coastal Defense Zone. There is no edict on the recommended quotas for the six counties. If according to the standards of previous years, the six counties will be added
There are no more than a hundred people together, including the officials from each county to fill the vacancies. If I am a filial and honest person, the court will not have any objections."
"Is it possible that you still want the court to have objections?"
Chu Nanzhi was confused by his words.
"Yes, I just want the court to notice something strange."
Under the dim light, a hint of cunning gradually appeared in Lin Jinxiao's eyes: "Nowadays, land annexation is serious in various places. The court is indifferent and continues to increase taxes, making the people miserable. Now in order to allow the people to have fields to cultivate,
We have to exchange quotas for official promotion, so naturally we should find a way to make the imperial court aware of this."
Chu Nanzhi roughly understood what he meant: "So you want to send all the Xiaolian quota to the imperial court without being selected?"
"nonsense."
Lin Jinxiao interrupted her angrily: "How come there is no selection? I have answered the policy questions completely, and there are no problems with the review."
As for talent and learning, let Your Majesty slowly explore it yourself.
Chu Nanzhi frowned: "But you're not worried about being accused of being lazy?"
"If I send so many people to Beijing at once, I'm afraid some people will think that I am taking bribes and selling my official position."
Lin Jinxiao showed a nonchalant look on his face: "In this case, His Majesty will definitely send an imperial envoy to inquire, and the whole story will be conveyed to His Majesty's ears."
"You are such a pussy"
Chu Nanzhi suppressed the last word in her heart and did not dare to say it out. Looking at the sinister look in his eyes, she quickly changed her words: "What a clever guy."
Since then, it has caused a headache and embarrassment to His Majesty and the officials who conducted the screening and assessment.
Lin Jinxiao was very impressed by her words of praise, and said with a satisfied smile: "What you just said also reminded me that if you want those wealthy gentry to willingly lower their land rents, and they lose a lot of money every year, naturally you have to give them some sweeteners.
, it is not a big deal to give some filial piety and integrity to the children of their clan, and the reputation of a scholar will not be a big deal. As for whether they can be appointed in the end, it depends on their luck."
He is really a little bitch.
Chu Nanzhi was dumbfounded. This pretty boy had really grown up and was becoming more and more scheming.
Although the Dahe Empire did not have a complete imperial examination system for selecting officials, regardless of whether they were filial or honest, the scholar recommended to the court had to first enter the Lang's Office as a Lang Guan, assume the role of palace guard, and further examine personal abilities.
Before Lin Jinxiao got married, he promoted Xiaolian to Beijing and served as a Langguan for a year before he got the official position of a meritorious official.
According to his previous practice of recommending talents, if he comes by the rules, Princess Jinshu of Jinling City will definitely try to fulfill his wish.
But since he recommended talents in this way without revealing any problems on the surface, the smart Princess Jinshu would definitely notice that he was deliberately perfunctory, and those students waiting to enter the capital would undergo the most stringent assessment.
Hey, by then I'm afraid I'll have to return it to its original state if it doesn't have anything special to offer.
After all, in ancient times, there were many people who became scholars at a young age and never held an official position in their lives.