Just entering the new year, a proposal by Xun Yu caused the ministers to quarrel. The quarrel was endless. The topic was not new. However, this time, it was the first time that the issue was dealt with openly. This issue
The proposal is exactly about the craftsman.
In the eighth year of Yankang, the new Shangshu Ling only did two things. First, he worked hard to promote a large number of officials. Those with bad intentions called these important local officials and temple ministers Shangshu.
Personal followers, these personal followers of the ministers are distributed in various places, from state pastors to county magistrates, they are all promoted in the eight years of Yankang. Therefore, they also have a name for themselves, called "eight-year officials".
During the first temple meeting of the new year, some people thought about how to praise the emperor's merits this year, and some people thought about how to welcome the new year. Anyway, no one thought that Xun Yu would propose such a thing.
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After Zhongshu Ling announced that the court meeting had officially begun, Xun Yu suddenly stood up and made a surprising statement.
"I believe that officials in the Han Dynasty should have a fixed term of five years. When the term is up, the government will review their performance and promote them based on their performance within five years. In addition, officials will not be recommended in the future!",
When Xun Yu said these words, everyone was immediately shocked. Some people agreed with the five-year term, while others opposed it.
What is gratifying is that after strict investigation and careful appointment by the official government, there are no longer those who object for no reason among the officials. These quarrels all have their own reasons. Those who agree believe that in the local area, officials
If the term of office is too long, it will shake the temple's rule over the local area. In addition, such a term system is conducive to the promotion of officials step by step. No one will rise to the top in one step due to recommendation, which is undoubtedly detrimental to the other diligent ministers.
It can exclude those who only rely on words to gain favor, and opportunistic people who can be promoted by gaining recognition from superiors.
There are also opponents who believe that five years is too long, which will drown out many talents, such as Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi. If they follow Xun Yu's method, wouldn't it take decades to climb to the temple?
The core point is that this step-by-step approach is really unfair to talents. Either the tenure is shortened or the talents are exempted.
However, obviously, Xun Yu did not agree with the idea of opening the net. Xun Yu cleared his throat, stood up, and looked at the ministers who were still arguing. He looked at Lu Bu, and then Lu Bu slowly walked to the center.
, said nothing, but looked at everyone coldly. The quarreling ministers suddenly became quiet, and then Lu Bu said: "Please speak, Lord Secretary."
"Colleagues, no matter what kind of talent they are, they all need time to hone. Even people like Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi must go through a process from bottom to top. Otherwise, they will just talk empty talk.
Minister, it is not good for the country"
"That's right, if you just rely on fame without any experience, you will fall behind in agricultural science." Guo Jia said lazily on the side.
"Hahaha!!!" Zhang Fei couldn't help but laugh. Seeing Xun Yu's somewhat solemn face, he put on a serious face.
Xun Yu continued: "Of course, what you guys said makes sense. I can reduce the term of office. Those who have outstanding political performance during their tenure can be promoted, and those who are not qualified can be punished, or they can be transferred in a gradual manner, from county magistrate to prefect, and from magistrate to prefect.
When a prefect goes to Zhoumu and then enters a temple, he will not reach heaven in one step." After saying this, he just sat down. Lu Bu motioned for everyone to continue the discussion, and the temple became noisy again.
From the beginning to now, Liu Xi did not speak, but just looked at them quietly.
Guo Jia was sitting below, feeling uncomfortable all over. After giving up drinking, he couldn't cheer up all day long, yawning constantly, and feeling depressed. Zhang Fei sat next to him, watching the ministers discuss, and lowered his voice.
He asked loudly: "Guo Jun!!! What do you think of this strategy???"
"I think it's okay. Also, could you please sit farther away next time?"
“I always feel that something is different in the temple!!!”
"With fewer clowns and idiots, it's naturally different. At least, they are really discussing now."
In the middle of the quarrel, finally, the matter was completed, and the ministers agreed, and the Zhongshu Order had been drafted and sent to the Palace of Attendance. Just when everyone thought that the biggest controversy was over.
, Xun Yu stood up again, and he said: "I believe that a school of Gongfu should be established to recruit craftsmen. In addition, those craftsmen who have made significant contributions should be treated with the treatment of a thousand stones."
"What?? You want to give the craftsman the treatment of a thousand stones?"
The ministers looked at each other in shock. For a moment, they didn't know what to say. Even Ma Jun of Gongfu was shocked. Before going to court, Xun Yu had indeed told him that he wanted to change the status of craftsmen.
However, he did not expect that this slight improvement would be the treatment of a thousand stone. If it was a slightly larger improvement, would it be a treatment of two thousand stone?
Seeing the strange silence of the ministers, Xun Yu looked at Ma Jun in the crowd. Ma Jun stood up slowly and said: "Mr.
, I'm afraid that the huge cost of thousands of stones is a bit excessive." Even he himself felt that it was a bit excessive. As he said that, he looked at Liu Ba in the crowd.
Liu Ba stood up and said: "Mr.
"Then what do you think?"
Liu Ba said: "Those who have meritorious service can be rewarded with money."
"No, what I want to do is to improve the status of craftsmen, so that more people are willing to become craftsmen, like Ma Gong, who can produce more things. So, money is not important, it is mainly a matter of status.
I'm afraid just a little money can't solve the problem." Xun Yu said seriously. As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Quan stood up.
"In this case, there is no need to improve the salary. In this way, the emperor will give Yunlong pattern robes to the great craftsmen who have contributed to show their status. As for the ordinary craftsmen, it is easier to improve their status.
, giving the craftsmen in the world the right to visit Gongfu Pushe at any time and the right to put forward their own ideas. This is how people are valued. A great craftsman who no one cares about will be honored because of the emperor's reward. Ordinary craftsmen will rely on
It is distinguished by its relationship with the Gongfu."
"Besides, it is also beneficial to the Gongfu that the craftsmen in the world can freely write letters to the Gongfu to express their opinions and latest research!" Ma Jun said suddenly, and Sun Quan nodded with a smile before sitting down.
Xun Yu thought for a moment and then nodded.
However, there are still dissatisfaction among the ministers. The status of craftsmen has never been high. The main reason is that there is a view that many things made by craftsmen will make people lose their focus and are bad things.
Alchemists generally play a role in bewitching the emperor. For example, Ma Jun once made a puppet that relied on water power to move. As a result, Emperor Xiaoxian did not leave the palace for more than ten days and played with it all day long.
Many people are worried about this issue, so there is still a lot of controversy. Many ministers promoted by Xun Yu personally also came out to oppose Xun Yu's proposal. Now the discounts given to craftsmen by the Han Dynasty are enough. If it is increased further, it will be in the future
What should we do if our children do not go to school and become officials, but learn from their masters and become craftsmen? Wang Lang was very opposed to this proposal.
Liu Xi sat above, calmly listening to everyone's suggestions and thinking for a long time.
"Everyone loves you," Liu Xi said. Suddenly, the temple became quiet. Liu Xi continued: "I have always regarded the people of the world as my subjects, whether they are scholars, farmers, industry or businessmen, they are all my subjects.
In my eyes, there is no such thing as meanness. Now, I am sitting on the Hu chair made by the craftsman. I travel on the carriage rails developed by the craftsman, including carriages of oxen and horses, ordnance and so on. I think that Mr. Xun’s proposal is
feasible."
Now that the emperor has spoken, everyone has no choice but to object. Those who oppose can only lower their heads and sigh.
At the end of the court meeting, everyone whispered to each other about the proposal just now and left the palace.
As soon as Xun Yu reached the palace gate, he was stopped by the angry Wang Lang. Wang Lang said displeasedly: "Xun Gong, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce are the foundation of the Han Dynasty. With such a division, more children can desire
To become scholars and farmers, not industry and commerce, therefore, the Han Dynasty has many capable ministers, and there are many farmers. If it is the other way around, and everyone becomes craftsmen and merchants, who will still farm and who will govern?
Where are the people?"
"No matter how high the status of craftsmen is, it will not threaten scholars and peasants. The prince is worrying too much."
Xun Yu said calmly.
"I just think that there should be more scholars and scholars in the world instead of craftsmen!" Wang Lang said, looked at Ma Jun on the side, and said: "I don't mean to offend, I also respect Ma Gong very much.
, However, not everyone in the world is a magong. You cannot improve the treatment of everyone just because of the abilities of one or two people."
Xun Yu shook his head and said: "Compared to scholars who can only talk and talk, I hope there are more craftsmen who can at least make chairs."
With that said, Xun Yu ignored Wang Lang and left with Ma Jun directly.
"Ma Gong, I have done everything I can do. The Gongfu has received full support from the temple, so I hope that the Gongfu will not let the temple down." Xun Yu said, and Ma Jun smiled, "Don't worry, Mr. Xun.
, Recently, we are still developing new iron-making technology. I and my people are perfecting and improving the original shaft furnace iron-making method. I think that within this year, there should be results."
"If the amount of iron smelting can be increased on a large scale, I think rails are not impossible. Since iron can be used in farm tools, ordnance, and even on roads, I wonder if it can also be used in carriages, ships, houses, and city walls.
Even in people”
"In addition, the house I built for Mr. Xun has been built. Mr. Xun can give it a try. If it is harmless to the human body, we can then apply it on a large scale in construction. If it is harmful,"