Dahan: A 100-year-old veteran, I will build the strongest family

Chapter 108 The Nine-Rank System and the Main Founders of Wei Laws

In the hall of the Yingchuan County Magistrate's Mansion, as Li Hong painted a big pie for the talents, Xun Yu, Chen Qun, Xi Zhicai, young Guo Jia and other Yingchuan talents were attracted.

For example, Xun Yu was good at domestic affairs and wanted to become a prime minister to govern a country, but Xun Yu also understood that he was very young and had not even entered officialdom yet.

If one could become the magistrate of a county or even the governor of a prefecture, it would be a great fortune from heaven.

Therefore, Li Hongyan's recruitment of talented people, and even the appointment of them as county magistrates and prefects, made Xun Yu dumbfounded and shocked.

The same is true for Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai. They were born in poor families and it was extremely difficult for them to study. If they could become the magistrate of a county or the governor of a prefecture, it would bring honor to their families. And this is just the starting point, just getting started. You can imagine how tempting Li Hong's promise is!
Another example is Xun You and the young Guo Jia, both of them wanted to become military strategists, give advice and commands, defeat the enemy on the battlefield, realize their own value, and be like Zhang Liang and Chen Ping in ancient times.

Li Hong also set up the position of "trainee military advisor", whose salary was paid based on the actual salary of the county magistrate. It was both superficial and substantive, and was undoubtedly attractive.

Guo Jia, a young man who came here to eat and drink for free, couldn't help but feel his heart beating violently at this moment.

However, soon, a look of frustration appeared on the young Guo Jia's face again.

The conditions offered by Li Hong were very tempting.

In particular, Li Hongyan's words that Bingzhou had great potential, and after leading the Beiwei Army to pacify the Yellow Turbans, he would further cultivate Bingzhou, take back the six counties of Xihe, Dingxiang, Yunzhong, Wuyuan, Shuofang, and Shangjun from the hands of foreign races with a forceful attitude, and plan to take over the vast grassland, really touched the heart of the young Guo Jia.

It's a pity that he is too young, only thirteen or fourteen years old, and he hasn't even finished his studies. He will obviously miss this great opportunity!
Little Guo Jia was quick-witted and was the first to react, his face full of frustration. Others also came back to their senses from the sugar-coated bullets thrown by Li Hong.

Wow!
"Is what General Li said true? After being assessed and confirmed, one can directly enter the county to serve as a county magistrate, chief clerk, chief recorder, literary official, or other county officials? Even a county magistrate, and in the future, a county governor?"

"Establishing a trainee military advisor, with a salary based on the county magistrate's actual salary, isn't this too generous? Not only can he participate in the military affairs of the Beiwei Army, but his salary is comparable to that of a county magistrate, hiss..."

Noisy discussions echoed in the hall.

Even Li Min, the governor of Yingchuan County who was sitting next to Li Hong, was looking at Li Hong with shock on his face.

The county magistrate was already one of the most powerful and influential officials in the Han Dynasty.

When Li Hong arrived, although Li Min respected him, he did not feel that Li Hong's power was too unattainable.

However, when Li Hong said that he could even appoint county governors at will, the military advisors he appointed were paid according to the county governor's actual salary, and five of them were set up in a row, and Yingchuan County Governor Li Min was immediately confused.

He worked hard all his life and with the support of his family, he was able to achieve the position of governor of Yingchuan County.

Li Hong can actually assign people at will? ?
For a moment, Li Min finally had a clearer understanding of the power behind Li Hong.

Thighs! Super thighs!
"General Li, are you serious?" Suddenly, a thin old man with gray hair and in his seventies sitting in the front row spoke up.

As soon as the old man opened his mouth, all the talented people and heads of noble families in the hall immediately fell silent.

But it was because the old man was a famous figure of immeasurable fame in Yingchuan County.

"Old general, this is Chen Zhonggong from the Chen family. He is a famous scholar in the Han Dynasty. He once served as the magistrate of Taiqiu County and is highly respected." Yingchuan County Magistrate Li Min hurriedly introduced him to Li Hong.

After hearing Li Min's introduction, Jia Xu, who was sitting next to Li Hong, looked at the thin old man with respect.

Although Chen Shi held a low position, he was well-known and was honored as one of the "Four Masters of Yingchuan" along with fellow county celebrities Zhong Hao, Xun Shu, and Han Shao.

It can be said that he is one of the top celebrities in Yingchuan.

Chen Shi was a man of high moral character and was respected as soon as he opened his mouth, but Li Hong remained unmoved.

Li Hong glanced at him, stroked his gray beard, and said with a full-bodied smile:

"What I said is true. How can I, an old man over a hundred years old, still lie to these children?" "Chen family boy, do you have anything to say? Or do you have any talents to recommend?"

Li Hong faced Chen Shi, looking him straight in the eye, even looking down at him.

As a veteran over a hundred years old, Li Hong is as seniority-wise and as prestigious-as anyone.

One of the four chiefs of Yingchuan.

Could anyone be as famous as Li Hong who has been guarding the border for decades?
However, when Li Hong saw Chen Shi speak, he thought of his grandson Chen Qun.

Sure enough, when Chen Shi, who was in his seventies, heard Li Hong directly call him "boy", he was slightly stunned. The next moment he came to his senses and looked at Li Hong, but he couldn't get angry.

Indeed, in front of other people, he was a figure of the same ancestor level as Chen Shi.

But in front of Li Hong, he is like a son, or even a grandson.

Chen Shi, who was in his seventies and had a thin face, smiled bitterly and said:

"General Li is still strong and healthy at over a hundred years old. There is not a single scar on his face. He has great ambitions. I admire him very much."

"However, my Chen family does have a young talent. He is my grandson Chen Qun, whose courtesy name is Changwen. Changwen has been intelligent since childhood, studious, and diligent in studying government affairs. Now that he has come of age, we can let him follow the old general to gain some experience."

When Chen Shi faced Li Hong, he did speak respectfully in a humble manner.

His words showed deep admiration and curiosity for Li Hong. He admired Li Hong for being strong and healthy at an old age, and still being able to fight on the battlefield to defend the country and expand the territory for the Han Dynasty. He was curious that although Li Hong was over a hundred years old, he had no scars on his face and looked unusually strong.

"Chen Qun!"

Following Chen Shi's call, Chen Qun, who was sitting among a group of talented people, became a little excited. He took a deep breath and stood up.

Chen Qun naturally understood that this was an opportunity given to him by his grandfather.

It has to be said that even the Chen family, the top family in Yingchuan, could not refuse the pie thrown by Li Hong.

This pie is really big and round.

Chen Shi is one of the four chiefs of Yingchuan, highly respected and virtuous. Until now, his highest official position is only the magistrate of Taiqiu County!

And the person Li Hong directly threw out was the county magistrate.

After three to five years, you can be promoted to the position of county magistrate.

"Chen Qun greets General Li!" Chen Qun stood up and immediately saluted respectfully to Li Hong.

Li Hong, who was sitting in the main seat, became alert. He looked at this elegant young man in his twenties, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

Chen Qun, Chen Changwen!
This is not just a small fry, but a master of internal affairs!!
Chen Qun was a famous politician and important official of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. He was the main founder of the "Nine-Rank System" of official selection in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Cao Wei law "Wei Law".

Historically, Chen Qun was born in the famous Yingchuan Chen family. In his early years, he was appointed by Liu Bei as the deputy governor of Yuzhou. When Cao Cao entered Xuzhou, he was appointed as the subordinate of the Western Cao of the Minister of Works, and later transferred to the military affairs of the prime minister. When Cao Cao was conferred the title of Duke of Wei, he served as the Chief Censor of Wei. He was conferred the title of Marquis of Changwuting. After the establishment of Cao Wei, he served successively as the Minister of the Chancellery, the General of the Zhenjun Army, the Central Guard Army, and the Recorder of the Shangshu. After Cao Pi passed away, Chen Qun was ordered to assist in the administration. When Cao Rui ascended the throne, he served as the Minister of Works and the Recorder of the Shangshu, and was successively conferred the title of Marquis of Yingyin.

Chen Qun later died of illness and was posthumously named "Jing". In the fourth year of Zhengshi (243), he was enshrined in Cao Cao's temple.

Chen Qun served three emperors, Cao Cao, Cao Pi and Cao Rui. With his outstanding talent in governing the country and his loyalty and dedication to his duties, it can be said that Chen Qun made outstanding contributions to the ritual system and the construction of the political system of the Cao Wei regime.

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