Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 786 Craftsman Status
The ninth year of Yankang, January

Just entering the new year, a proposal made by Xun Yu caused the officials to quarrel endlessly, and the topic was not new. However, this time, it was the first time that the problem was dealt with on the bright side. The proposal is precisely about the craftsman.

In the eighth year of Yankang, the new Shangshuling only did two things. First, he promoted a large number of officials with great painstaking efforts. Those with malicious intentions called these important local officials and temple ministers Shangshu Followers, these followers of Shangshu are distributed in various places, from state shepherds to county magistrates, all of them were promoted during the eight years of Yankang, so they also call themselves "eight year officials".

During the first temple meeting in the new year, some people thought about how to tout the merits of the emperor this year, and some people thought about how to welcome the new year. Anyway, no one thought that Xun Yu would propose such a proposal .

After Zhong Shuling announced the official start of the court meeting, Xun Yu suddenly stood up and spoke surprisingly.

"I believe that officials of the Han Dynasty should have a fixed term of office, five years of office. When the term of office expires, the officials' government will review their performance and promote them on the basis of their achievements within five years. In addition, officials will not be able to recommend them in the future!", When Xun Yu said these words, everyone was stunned. Some people agreed with the five-year term of office, while others opposed it.

What is gratifying is that after strict investigation by the official government and serious appointment, there are no more people who objected for no reason among the officials. These people who quarreled have their own reasons. If the term of office is too long, it will shake the temple's rule over the local area. In addition, such a tenure system is conducive to the gradual promotion of officials, and no one will be promoted to heaven in one step due to recommendation, which is undoubtedly unfavorable to the rest of the diligent ministers.

It is possible to exclude those opportunistic people who can only rely on the advantages of words to win favor, and who can be promoted by gaining the appreciation of superiors.

There are also opponents who think that five years is too long, so that many talents will be drowned, such as Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi, if they follow Xun Yu's method, wouldn't it take decades to climb to the temple? to the core?This step-by-step approach is really unfair to talents, either shortening the term of office, or lenient the talents.

However, it is clear that Xun Yu does not agree with the statement that the net is on the sidelines. Xun Yu cleared his throat and stood up. Seeing that the officials were still arguing, he looked at Lu Bu, who slowly walked to the middle , without words, just looked at the crowd coldly, the ministers who were arguing suddenly quieted down, and Lu Bu said: "Shang Shuling, please speak."

"Colleagues, no matter what kind of talent they are, it takes time to sharpen them. Even people like Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi must go through a process from bottom to top, otherwise, they will be just empty talkers. Minister, it is not good for the country."

"That's right, relying on fame alone, without any experience, agricultural science will fall behind." Guo Jia on the side said lazily.

"Hahaha!!!", Zhang Fei couldn't help laughing, seeing Xun Yu's solemn face, he put on a serious face just now.

Xun Yu continued: "Of course, what you said is also reasonable. I can reduce the term of office. Those who have outstanding achievements during their tenure can be promoted. Those who are not qualified may be punished or transferred. Step by step, from the county magistrate to the prefect. From the prefect to the state shepherd, entering the temple will not lead to heaven in one step." After he finished speaking, he just sat down, and Lu Bu signaled everyone to continue the discussion, and the temple became noisy again.

From the beginning until now, Liu Xi didn't speak, but just looked at them quietly.

Guo Jia sat below, feeling uncomfortable all over his body. After quitting drinking, he couldn't keep up his spirits all day long, yawning constantly, and was depressed. Zhang Fei sat beside him, watching the officials discussing, low Asked loudly: "Guo Jun!!! What do you think of this strategy???"

"I think it's okay, and next time, please sit farther away."

"Always feel that something is different in the temple!!!"

"There are less jumping clowns and less fools. Naturally, it is different. At least, they are really discussing now."

In the midst of the quarrel, finally, the matter was considered completed, with the consent of the officials, and the Zhongshu Order had been drawn up, and it would be fine to send it to the Shizhongtai. Just when everyone thought that the biggest controversy had passed , Xun Yu got up again, and he said: "I think that the school of Gongfu should be set up to recruit students and craftsmen. In addition, for those craftsmen who have made great contributions, they should be treated with a thousand stones."

"What?? Do you want to give the craftsman Qianshi the treatment?"

The officials looked at each other, and for a moment, they didn't know what to say. Even Ma Jun of the Gongfu was taken aback. Before he went to the court, Xun Yu had indeed told him that he wanted to change the status of a craftsman, and that he had to change his status a little bit. However, he didn't expect that this slight promotion would be the treatment of a thousand stones, so if a slightly larger promotion, would it just be a treatment of two thousand stones?

Seeing the strange silence of the officials, Xun Yu looked at Ma Jun in the crowd, and Ma Jun slowly got up and said, "Mr. Xun, thank you for your proposal, but there are so many craftsmen in the world, if they all give such treatment , I'm afraid that the huge cost of thousands of stones is too much." Even he himself felt that it was a bit too much, and he looked at Liu Ba in the crowd.

Liu Ba stood up and said, "Mr. Xun, this is true. The temple's salary is too much, and the new system reform has just been carried out. At this time, it may not be appropriate to spend a lot of salary to support craftsmen."

"Then what do you think?"

Liu Ba said: "It is enough to reward those who have meritorious service 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 make more things. Therefore, money is not important, the main issue is status , just a little money, I'm afraid it won't solve the problem." Xun Yu said seriously, and just after he finished speaking, Sun Quan stood up.

"Since this is the case, there is no need to increase the salary. In this way, the emperor will give cloud and dragon pattern robes to the great craftsmen who have contributed to show their status. As for ordinary craftsmen, it is easier to improve their status. , to give craftsmen all over the world the right to visit the servants of the Gongfu at any time, and the right to put forward their own ideas. The relationship with the Gongfu is honorable."

"What's more, it is also beneficial for Gongfu that craftsmen all over the world can freely write letters to Gongfu, express their opinions, and have the latest research!" Ma Jun said suddenly, Sun Quan nodded with a smile, and just sat down.

Xun Yu thought for a moment, then nodded.

However, there is still dissatisfaction among the officials. The status of craftsmen has never been high. The main aspect is that there is a view that many things made by craftsmen are bad things that will make people lose their minds. Alchemists generally play the role of bewitching the emperor. For example, Ma Jun once made a puppet that was moved by water power. As a result, Emperor Xiaoxian did not leave the palace for more than ten days and played with it all day.

Many people are worried about this problem, so the controversy is still great. Many ministers promoted by Xun Yu himself also came forward to oppose Xun Yu's proposal. Now the big man has given enough discounts to craftsmen. The children are not going to school to become an official, but to learn from a teacher and become a craftsman. What should I do?Wang Lang was very opposed to this proposal.

Liu Xi sat on top, calmly listened to everyone's proposals, and thought for a long time.

"Everyone loves you," Liu Xi said. Suddenly, the temple became quiet. Liu Xi continued: "I have always regarded all the people in the world as my subjects. In my eyes, there is no distinction between low and low. Now, I sit on the chair made by the craftsman, and travel on the rails developed by the craftsman, including carts for oxen and horses, ordnance, etc. I think that the proposal of Duke Xun It works."

Now that the emperor has spoken, everyone naturally has no way to object, and the opponents can only bow 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, who said displeasedly, "Mr. Xun, scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce are the foundation of a great man. Only with such a division can more children yearn for it." To become scholars and peasants, not industrial and commercial. Therefore, there will be a large number of capable ministers and many farmers. If it is the other way around, everyone will become craftsmen and businessmen. Let me ask, who will be able to farm and who will manage What about the people?"

"No matter how high the status of craftsmen is, they will not be able to threaten scholars and peasants. The prince should worry too much."

Xun Yu said calmly.

"I just think that there should be more scholars in the world, scholars, not craftsmen!" Wang Lang said, looked at Ma Jun at the side, and said: "I didn't intend to offend, I also respect Ma Gong very much. , but, not everyone in the world is Ma Gong. You can't improve everyone's treatment just because of the ability of one or two people."

Xun Yu shook his head and said, "Compared with scholars who can only talk, I hope there are more craftsmen. At least, they can make chairs."

Saying that, ignoring Wang Lang, Xun Yu directly took Ma Jun and left here.

"Ma Gong, I have done everything that can be done. The Gongfu has been fully supported by the temple, so I hope that the Gongfu will not disappoint the temple." Xun Yu said, Ma Jun smiled, "Xun Gong Don't worry, we are still developing new ironmaking technology recently, and I am leading the team to perfect and improve the original shaft furnace ironmaking method. I think that within this year, there should be results."

"If it is possible to increase the amount of iron smelting on a large scale, I don't think it is impossible to use rails. Since iron can be used in agricultural tools, ordnance, and even roads, I wonder if it can also be used in carriages, ships, houses, and city walls. , even in man”

"In addition, the house I built for Xun Gong has already been built. Xun Gong can try it. If it is harmless to the human body, we can then apply it on a large scale in architecture. If it is harmful."

"Then we will apply it to the Guishuang people."

Xun Yu said calmly.

(End of this chapter)