My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 314: All parties promoted officials and nobles to show their brilliance

The white clouds in the sky passed by in the wind, the sun shone into Chengyun Hall, and the light and dust danced.

All the ministers in the palace looked silently at the emperor walking above with his hands behind his back. It was common for a new emperor to ascend the throne and overturn some of the previous systems in a drastic way. It was a good thing to set up the Xirong Chief Secretary to show the majesty of the Xia Kingdom and spread its power to the grassland.

But internally, the newly promoted officials were frightened by the direct selection of officials through the imperial examination. After all, it also related to the interests of the family behind them. In the future, the children of the clan would not be able to get the imperial examination quota based on their recommendation. , but instead studied five classics with ordinary scholars.

This puts the children of aristocratic families in the same position as the children of ordinary people.

This is the founder of the country. No one dares to take his head now, and the lives of his entire family are on the line. From King Xia to today, this new emperor has killed many bureaucrats and aristocratic families. The Jiang family is a descendant of the family, and they can follow him. He was imprisoned casually. If ordinary nobles were like this, the whole clan would probably be killed.

At this time, there was only one figure standing on the imperial steps in the entire hall, and Su Chen's voice continued to sound.

"I want to implement a new policy, and I am not just talking to you dear friends and talking about it. The above three things must be implemented before July. Before the winter month, I want to see the initial results. Behind you Family members, if you have any objections, you can find a way to fight it yourself. When a new official takes office, there are still three fires. When my new emperor takes office, there will be a lot of heads. If I want to kill the people, I may be soft-hearted, but killing the rich family can be done from the beginning. Never showed any mercy."

Black cloud-patterned steps walked on the imperial steps, and the sound of stepping gently hit the hearts of the ministers. Su Chen raised his hand and knocked on the dragon table with a low voice.

"As I said while standing on the Zen teaching platform, I want to recuperate, nourish the country and the people, and unify all the countries. This feat is witnessed by you and me, and created by our hands."

On the Zen teaching platform, the civil and military officials present were shocked at first when they heard the emperor's words, and then many people felt passionately excited. It was really possible for them to witness this emperor who destroyed the Wei Kingdom and surrendered to Xirong at such a young age. There is even the possibility of participating in the unification of the world.

If compared with the unification of the world that is rare in thousands of years, the reform of the imperial examination is really nothing.

"Do you have any objections?"

When Su Chen's voice sounded again, the civil and military officials in Chao Zhong raised their gazes and looked at the majestic body standing on the golden palace. Their Adam's apple rolled and their voices became high-pitched: "Your Majesty, you are wise!"

"Don't flatter!"

Su Chen laughed, waved his dragon sleeves, and walked back to the golden throne with satisfaction and sat down. He looked beyond the crowd and looked at the bright spring sun outside the palace gate, saying: "Wang Yushi Lang is a master of Zhongjun Tiguo Jing, a man of virtue, talent, and prestige. , promoted to Situ and ranked among the three Dukes."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The smile wrinkles on Wang Lang's face became even more wrinkled. He came out of the queue and bowed his hands happily. He was happier in his heart than the smile on his face. But his work was not in vain. This was his return to his original post. This time he would be in the position of Situ. Just wait a few more years.

Su Chen, who was sitting on the dragon chair, continued to say when the old man lowered his hands and straightened up: "I said before that we should change the Yan script into the Chinese script. Situ Zai is also the bachelor of Longteng Pavilion and the editor-in-chief of the Chinese script. He must promote folk scholars and supervise this. Academy.”

It was now the time for the new dynasty to confer awards. The civil and military officials in the palace listened attentively and held their breath. Some officials also hoped that their names would not be read. It would be best not to be promoted or demoted.

On the dragon chair here, Su Chen asked the old man to return to the queue, raised his hand to take the pen and ink on the dragon table, and drew a tick on a piece of paper with the contents listed, which meant to finish a thing to be done.

Then his eyes caught the second thing, and the voice continued: "Zhang Yu!"

"Chen is here!"

Zhang Yu strode out of the queue of generals and stood upright in the middle of the hall. He cupped his armor and raised his fists: "Your Majesty, please give me your orders!"

"I want to build the Xirong Zhengfu Division and garrison five thousand troops. General Zhang is willing to go? Every two years, the general will not stay in a bitter cold place."

"The minister is willing!"

Su Chen nodded and ticked off the second thing with his pen: "Promote Zhang Yu to the position of Governor of Xirong. He will station [-] troops to assist the people of the various tribes in Xirong. Organize [-] patrols of Xirong to protect merchants traveling in and out of the grasslands along the way. , and Chinese literature will be promoted in the grasslands."

"Yes!"

Su Chen glanced at the third thing and turned his head to look at Li Bai and Guo Jia, "The reform of the imperial examination was presided over by Li Bai, the deputy commander of the embroidery department, who was also the minister of Zhongshu. Guo Jia resigned from the post of sacrificial wine and was promoted to minister of rites. He also serves as a political and military envoy."

Li Bai and Guo Jia went out to express gratitude. After returning to the queue, they looked at each other, smiled, and secretly slapped each other on the back.

"Promote Zheng He to the position of Superintendent of Ceremonies, Admiral of the Anti-Security Factory, Commander of the Navy at Feiyungang, guard Haikou, build a fleet, and be granted the title of Marquis of Pavilion!
Jia Xuzhong was dismissed from his position as Secretary-General and appointed as Taiwei. He was responsible for the training of soldiers and horses in various states and counties, the deployment of soldiers and armor, and the title of Marquis of Pavilion!
Wu Zixun has been transformed into a regular servant of martial arts. He will be with me and can participate in military affairs! "As I read them out one by one, most of them were court officials or nearby deployments. Later, it was about the promotion of the generals who commanded the troops.

"...Li Jing commanded the troops well in the expedition against the Western Rong, and was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War. The original Minister Qin Tong heard that he was old and frail, and participated in the rebellion, so he removed his official position. He promoted Wenhou Lu Bu to be a former general and gave him a holiday Yue, and promoted Guan Yu to be a general of the left. , granted the holiday Yue, Xiongwei County of Yanzhou was changed to Hanshou County, and Guan Yu was granted the title of Hanshou Marquis; Zhang Fei was made the right general, Qingshan County of Rongzhou was changed to Xixiang County, and Zhang Fei was granted the title of Xixiang Marquis! Zhao Yun was promoted to the post general, and Fen Liehou!"

"Huo Qubing!"

Su Chen looked at the queue of military ministers and raised his voice. At this moment, a tall and tall young general walked out of the queue. He nodded slightly with a handsome face and raised his hand: "Your Majesty, please give me your orders!"

"In the campaign against Xirong, General Huo made great contributions. He commanded the cavalry without any disadvantages. He appointed a champion lord and a hussar general, and set up a Yulin army to be led by the general."

"Here!" Huo Qubing grinned after taking back his former honor, handed over his hand again, and then turned around and returned to the queue.

Watching Huo Qubing retreat, Su Chen pressed his elbows on the armrests and glanced at everyone in the court, "Everyone has contributed to the unification of the north. I will not leave anyone behind who deserves a reward. I have already planned out the rewards for the officers and soldiers of the three armies. Always let the civil and military ministers know what appointments are made, so that outsiders don’t think that I am arbitrary.”

Su Chen raised his hand: "Zheng Zhangyin read it to them."

"Yes." Zheng He had a gentle face. He held a roll of yellow silk and walked to the middle. He stood in front of the imperial steps and faced the civil and military officials of the court. His voice was not majestic, but it was clear and upright.

"The emperor issued an edict:
The Xia Dynasty has just begun. When appointing people, you must not be biased or let the soldiers feel cold. Therefore, Xia Houyuan is promoted to General of Guard; Zhang Liao is promoted to General of Chariot and Cavalry; Ma Chao is promoted to General of Zhenbei; Ma Dai is promoted to General of North; and Shun is promoted to Shun. He was promoted to General Zhenhu and Colonel Dingwei; he was promoted to General Zhang Yi to conquer the captives; he was promoted to General Anzhong Zhoucang and Colonel Hengjiang; he was promoted to General Niugai to be General Conquering Wu and also Colonel Crossing the River..."

"... Lei Tong is General Anyi and Governor of Yantang Pass."

"...Li Dian is General Anyuan and Grand Administrator of Longyang."

"...Zhang He is General Pingnan and Captain of Qingchao."

"...promoted Xun Yu to the rank of Zhongshu Ling...promoted Qin Qiong to General Zhenguo, Yuchi Gongfu General, Geshu Hanwuwei General, and concurrently deputy envoy to Fusi!"

"Another Shenwu general was appointed, and Li Xuanba was given the title. Dian Wei and Xu Chu were the guards on the left and right. The former guards were named Tiger Guards and Huwei two battalions!"

...

A series of voices conferring awards continued to ring out. When Zheng He's voice stopped, Su Chen raised his hand and stood up: "In addition, I have one more thing to do. I will confer Taiping Dao Zhang Jiao as the Grand Master of the Xia Dynasty!"

The series of rewards on the yellow silk are all for the meritorious generals. In any case, it makes sense. The actions of this imperial advisor made many people puzzled, but then thinking about the Yellow Turban turmoil in the Wei Kingdom in the Central Plains, it was simply too much of a coincidence. As soon as His Majesty went south, there was a response from the other side. There was only one possibility. Zhang Jiao of Taiping Road had been secretly helping.

However, if you think about it carefully, Taiping Road seems to have started from Ding'an City, so many things make sense. Moreover, it is rumored that Zhang Jiao can control lightning, and it is said that the new emperor has the secret technique of rejuvenation, which makes people even more convinced. The relationship between the two is not that simple and close.

Many people thought of this and subconsciously looked at Zhao Yun and a group of other once gray-haired veterans who gradually transformed into those in their 30s.

Immediately, the officials in the court were not excited. If His Majesty took a fancy to him, would he be able to transform himself from an old man to a radiant one?

"...The rewards are here for now, do you have anything else to add?" Su Chen put his hands on his hands and walked a few steps on the imperial steps, "If not, that's it for today."

After saying that, he walked down the imperial steps, and the officials of Honglu Temple hurriedly came out: "Your Majesty, foreign envoys are still waiting to receive you."

"I'm tired. Let's talk again in two days."

Su Chen walked past the official, raised his sleeves and casually brushed his hand, then strode outside. When he stepped out of the palace door, the voice followed closely.

"It's so nice to pay homage to the state, so let them wait."

　Next chapter, official position changes, it’s time for new changes.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)