Chen Guo has a mature and strict system for the promotion of civil and military officials, and Tang Ning is familiar with this.
Among the military attachés, the Border Army relies on merit in battle, the Imperial Army relies on ranking, and Xiao Jue relies on face. Promotions can be made quickly. As long as the merits are sufficient, one can be promoted to a high position at a young age.
Compared with military officers, the promotion of civil servants is extremely slow.
Generally speaking, even if it is only half a level, you still have to go through several years of qualifications. Of course, people like him who are good-looking, capable, and have impressive results and experience can make an exception. They can get to the fourth level in two years.
not a problem.
But most people have to climb up slowly step by step.
For example, if the Ping'an County magistrate wants to be promoted to Jingzhao Yin, the conventional route is to advance his official position by half a rank, then go to another state to serve as an assistant to the governor, and then spend a few years climbing to the governor's position, accumulating several years of political achievements, and then being transferred back.
However, he cannot directly serve as Jing Zhaoyin. He must first be appointed as an assistant officer in Jingzhao Mansion. After several years, when Jing Zhaoyin is transferred out, he will have the opportunity to take over.
His father-in-law had already experienced a triple jump, and it was unlikely that he would do it a second time. In order to take care of his mood, Tang Ning let him play chess.
Before the game of chess was played, someone in the palace sent a message, calling for your Majesty.
Tang Ning watched Rich Man Tang walk in, stood up and said, "Father-in-law, I'm going to the palace first. Let Uncle Tang play this game of chess with you."
Not knowing what Emperor Chen wanted to do with him again, Tang Ning changed into her official uniform and the eunuch walked out.
Rich Man Tang sat down at Tang Ning's original seat, looked up at Zhong Mingli, and asked, "I see the emperor every day. As my father-in-law, I'm afraid you haven't seen him a few times, right?"
In fact, Zhong Mingli only met the emperor twice. The first time was when he was summoned by His Majesty when he was a Jinshi. He did not even have the courage to raise his head in the crowd. The second time was when His Majesty paid a private visit incognito. He had the honor to meet the emperor and said a few words. From then on,
After that, he was never seen again.
He glanced at Rich Man Tang and asked, "Have you seen him?"
"No." Rich Man Tang shook his head and said, "However, I am a businessman, what's the use of meeting the emperor? You are already a fifth-rank official. Tsk tsk, this official is not as good as your uncle..."
Zhong Mingli put down the chess piece and said calmly: "You are also a big businessman. When it comes to doing business, you seem to be not as good as my uncle..."
Rich Man Tang snorted coldly and said, "You, who came to power because of your uncle, have what qualifications do you have to criticize me?"
Zhong Mingli glanced at him and asked, "Aren't you?"
Rich Man Tang was startled, looked at him, and asked, "What did you say?"
Zhong Mingli realized the flaw in what he just said and corrected: "I mean, you also rely on my uncle."
When he spoke, he deliberately emphasized the word "my family" very strongly.
…
Tang Ning thought that Emperor Chen was summoning him alone this time. When he entered the imperial study room, he found that there were many people in the palace, including Fang Zhe, the left minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Fang Hong, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Liu Feng, the minister of Rites, and Zhou Shilang of the Ministry of War.
Some of them were strangers, and there were about ten people in total.
Emperor Chen would occasionally hold a small court meeting outside the morning court. Tang Ning was called over a few times at short notice, usually to ask about political affairs or to give him any instructions.
Liu Feng glanced at him and looked away. Fang Hong nodded slightly to him. Fang Zhe seemed to have fallen asleep while leaning on the pillar. Only Shilang Zhou stepped forward, looked at him, and said with a smile: "Master Tang, too."
Summoned by His Majesty..."
Tang Ning always felt that Zhou Shilang's smile was a little stiff and formal, as if he was pretending to do it on purpose. However, he couldn't stand it when others had such a good attitude. He looked up and asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, haven't you come here yet?
?”
Zhou Shilang replied politely: "General Manager Wei said that His Majesty will be here soon."
In a side hall not far from the imperial study, Emperor Chen thought for a long time before he dropped a chess piece and murmured: "This game of chess has been played for a long time..."
The middle-aged man opposite said: "Your Majesty, please go to the Imperial Study Room first. The common people are waiting for Your Majesty here."
"That's all, let them wait for a while until the game is over." Chen Huang waved his hand and said, "Don't stop shouting like a common man. I have been listening to you for a long time, and I am still not used to it."
The middle-aged man lowered his head and said: "The common people are dead long ago and are no longer worthy of being called "ministers". I am satisfied if I can play chess with His Majesty to relieve his boredom."
"I didn't leave you alive just to let you play chess with me." Emperor Chen made another move, handed him a memorial, and said: "Tune Jing Zhaoyin to the Ministry of Personnel, Jing Zhaoyin
This position is vacant again. This is the list reported by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Take a look."
The middle-aged man reached out to take it, glanced at it, and said: "Ten names, five are King Kang, five are King Duan..."
"They divided it fairly." Emperor Chen twitched his lips and said, "If I don't keep a close eye on my court, they will divide it up."
He picked up a chess piece again and said, "If you don't go, they will be in a hurry. If you have anything else to say, please tell me. Apart from Tang Ning, you are the only dead person in this court who dares to tell me the truth."
That’s it…”
The middle-aged man thought for a while and then spoke: "Guoyu" said that it is better to guard against the people's mouth than against Sichuan. Although the newspapers published by the Tang Dynasty are indeed useful, they cannot be left alone. The imperial court
We must also restrict it, or simply print it ourselves, and prohibit private printing in bookshops..."
"The imperial court needs a large sum of money to print. The situation in the north is getting more and more tense. Every money of the imperial court must be spent wisely..." Emperor Chen thought for a moment and said: "I will remind him that he is doing things well."
There is a sense of propriety, not to mention that the imperial court is not suitable to do this."
On the one hand, he was reluctant to part with the money, and on the other hand, it was because he really couldn't lose face. He wrote in the official newspaper, "Your Majesty is the chosen one. Under your leadership, Chen Guo will definitely become more prosperous and more prosperous."
Wealthy and powerful…”.
Although he likes to hear these words, he also wants to lose face.
Others can say these things, but not the court. Things that the court needs to notify can also be disseminated by posting notices. In the future, a page in Tangrenzhai's newspaper can be used to announce these things. Thinking about it, he will not be bold.
To ask for money from myself.
After the middle-aged man nodded, he continued: "As for the Western Regions, the words of the envoy from the Wuzi Kingdom cannot be underestimated. Xiaowan is rising too fast and will soon pose a threat to the west. It is said that the tribes of Xifan have been
There are also signs of unification in the year. In addition, the Wanyan tribe on the grassland seems to have become impatient and is quickly annexing the surrounding small tribes. If Jiagu and Shuhu cannot suppress them, the balance on the grassland will be broken. Chen Chu and
There will definitely be a battle on the grassland..."
Chen Huang tapped the chessboard with his index finger and murmured: "My son, the situation outside is already like this, and they are still fighting in the nest..."
…
Emperor Chen was really not a punctual emperor. Tang Ning had been chatting with Zhou Shilang in the palace for a quarter of an hour, but he still hadn't come over.
However, in this quarter of an hour, through chatting with Zhou Shilang, he also learned some unknown news.
Zhou Shilang has been in the north for nearly a year. He is responsible for the grassland situation and has a good understanding of things on the grassland.
Ever since Chen Chu joined forces and secretly funded the Jiagu and Shuhu tribes, the Wanyan tribe's unification has been curbed, but their strength is not gradually weakening.
Under the suppression of the two major departments, the Wanyan Department is still encroaching and expanding bit by bit, and now, there are signs that it cannot be stopped.
Of course, this is just a sign. With Chen Chu behind his back, the Wanyan Department will not be able to stand up for at least ten years. But if they are allowed to continue like this, no one will be able to suppress them in ten years.
Zhou Shilang came back this time specifically to report this matter and discuss countermeasures.
Tangning looked at him and said, "You just said that the Wanyan Department has undergone some changes recently. What changes?"
Zhou Shilang said: "There were originally three princes in the Wanyan tribe. These three princes controlled several tribes. The second prince died in Chu State. His power should have been redistributed, but the fact is that the power of the second prince was not the same.
It was not divided between the eldest prince and the third prince, but was given to a princess..."
"Princess?" Tangning raised her eyebrows and asked, "Which princess? What's your name?"
Zhou Shilang thought for a while and said: "The Great Khan of Wanyan tribe had four princesses. The second princess died young. The eldest princess and the third princess were married to the leaders of other tribes. The one who took over the power of the second prince was the fourth princess, whose name is Han.
