In the palace, Ying Zheng and Wei Liaozi sat opposite each other.
A month has passed since Wei Liaozi paid homage to the Prime Minister. During this month, Wei Liaozi also gained a more detailed understanding of the whole Qin Dynasty, and the reform was about to begin.
I came here today specifically to inform Ying Zheng that the big action will start soon. If there are no problems, I will start it when I get back.
"Your Majesty, this is the upcoming examination."
"According to His Majesty's request, the examination is divided into three rounds. The requirements for the first round are the simplest. As long as you can write and recognize the characters of Qin, you can pass. After training, you can serve as an official."
After the reform of the Qin State, the officials across the country were divided into nine-rank officials and second-rank minor officials.
The ones at the bottom are naturally the petty officials who are as small as shrimps. For example, the minions responsible for local security under the pavilion chief are the petty officials, and the li chief is also a petty official.
Although the petty officials are the least conspicuous, they are the foundation of the empire's rule over Da Qin. Without them, Da Qin would not be able to exert its extremely powerful mobilization and governance capabilities.
"Although he is just a magistrate and not an official, he is still very important." Ying Zheng said.
He, who is familiar with history books, certainly understands that these seemingly inconspicuous officials are the foundation of the empire. If they die, the empire will no longer be able to penetrate into the villages and control places.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Thanks to the reform of the official system, issues such as the standards for promotion and demotion, the term of office for officials, and the retirement system for officials are now more clearly explained."
"Even the lowest-level petty official, as long as he is capable and has the ability, can be promoted at the speed of petty official, official, ninth-grade official, and eighth-grade official."
"Even theoretically speaking, even a minor official, as long as he does his job well, can hope to be the prime minister one day. Therefore, the tourists from the Six Kingdoms were very excited. Many scholars have decided to directly participate in the examination. Most of them have some points.
Strong." Wei Liaozi said excitedly, stroking his beard.
As the prime minister and the great steward of the empire, the stronger the execution ability of his team, the happier he will be, especially in this era of change.
In fact, this move was also highly supported by Legalist bureaucrats throughout the Qin Dynasty, especially those ordinary officials with no background, who were even more delighted.
"The second round of assessment will be more difficult. Only those who know the laws of Qin and are proficient in them can pass. Those who pass can directly become officials after being trained."
"As for the third round, it is the interview. Only a very small number of extremely outstanding geniuses are qualified to participate in the interview. These geniuses will go directly to Xianyang and be interviewed jointly by the king, me, the prime minister, the imperial censor and others."
"Genius?" Ying Zheng asked.
"Yes, the first two rounds of the examination are for ordinary people, and the third round of interviews are for a very small number of geniuses."
"In many cases, one genius can defeat a thousand or even ten thousand ordinary people. And dividing the officials into geniuses and mediocrities will be more conducive to the Prime Minister's Office in governing the Qin Dynasty..."
After talking about the examination, Wei Liaozi left. But before leaving, he took a curious look at the fat landowner standing behind Ying Zheng.
These days, being fat is a sign of handsomeness and an expression of beauty.
Because only rich people can eat fat
Whoever is fat is right!
The guy in front of me is a bit rich, much fatter than Ying Zheng. Judging from the style of his clothes, he doesn't look like a Xianyang person, but more like a traveler from the Six Kingdoms.
Moreover, they were not scholars who came from the capitals of the Six Kingdoms, but rather looked like rustics who came from the countryside or county towns. Did they learn from some great sage?
I don’t know who this fat man is, but he is able to be taken by the king to give personal guidance. The last person who received such treatment was Li Si, who is now a fourth-rank Shaofu Ling.
Feeling Wei Liaozi's curious gaze, the landowner smiled at him. But inside, he was agitated, a little worried and a little confused.
You said that I am a country bumpkin, but why did I come to Xianyang and get the favor of the king? What on earth do you like about me? Can’t I change it?
The fat landlord has a nice name called Xiao He. He was originally a local tycoon in Pei County, and he was truly powerful in the area.
From the small pavilion chief to the second-in-command in the county, the county magistrate, there are people from his family everywhere in Pei County.
Starting from his great-grandfather, he has been the county magistrate, his grandfather is the county magistrate, his father is the county magistrate, and if nothing happens in the future, he will also be the county magistrate.
Therefore, Xiao He, who was reading at the time, refused without hesitation after receiving an invitation from relevant officials of the Qin Dynasty.
The Qin State wants to make itself an official. There is no need for a minor official. It is better to be comfortable in Peixian County. In Peixian County, everyone from top to bottom is a member of the Xiao family. Even the county magistrate does not have the cooperation of the Xiao family.
I can’t stand it!
As for middle-level officials, the possibility is slim. Besides, the person has left his hometown and is low-income. Without the support of his family, it is not easy to be an official.
His ancestor, Xiao He, was not a famous nobleman. Even if he became a county magistrate, the local tycoons would definitely not buy his fault.
As for high-level officials, it is simply impossible to be like a prefect! The ancestor of the Xiao family was neither a prince nor a great talent, so how could anyone ask him to become a high-ranking official?
So when he first received an invitation from an official of the Qin State, Xiao He refused without thinking. But who would have thought that that night, he would meet a top-notch killer in Luo Yu's bed in front of his bed.
It was a dark and windy night for a month. After Xiao He entered the house, he lit the candle he bought from Qin State. When he turned around, he saw a masked guy carrying a sword.
Although this guy has his face covered, the scars on his face and the strength on his body all show that he is not simple.
"I am the heaven-level killer of Luo Wang. I am here to invite you to become an official in Da Qin, at least a seventh-grade official."
"Seventh rank official? If I remember correctly, in the reform decree promulgated by King Qin, the county magistrate of a small county is only the seventh rank, right?"
"You are the talent that the king wanted by name. Although I don't know what is so outstanding about you that you are able to attract the king's attention. He asked Luo Sheng to send out heaven-level killers and invite you personally. But this is the king's order."
"When you arrive in Great Qin, and you have the King's fancy, will it be difficult to become a seventh-grade official?" As the talent Ying Zheng named and requested, the Tianzi-level assassin explained patiently.
In this era, for local wealthy people, the county magistrate is a hurdle that can never be overcome without the help of noble people.
But how can I, Xiao He He De, directly ask the King of Qin to personally order the Luowang heaven-level killer to be dispatched directly?
Xiao He kept this question in his mind and did not ask it out. Faced with the personal invitation of Luo Wang, a heaven-level killer, what could he do? Of course he agreed!
He fell ill on the second day and became seriously ill. He died on the third day. On the fourth day, he watched himself being buried.
Then he got on the carriage and set off quietly. Then he came to Xianyang and met the current Ying Zheng.
After the meeting, Ying Zheng did not immediately arrange an official position for him, but asked him to follow him as an attendant all day long. Today is already the seventh day.