Song Dynasty Cannon Fodder Counterattack Record

Chapter 166 Kill the chicken to warn the monkey

So many workshops for the manufacture of military weapons are managed under the case of San Sizhou, and there are thousands of craftsmen and officials.It is impossible for Li Buqi to manage such a large department by himself. It is not in accordance with the rules to bring the manpower by himself. For a long time, it is easy for someone with a heart to take advantage of the loopholes. Therefore, the best way for Li Buqi to take over the case as soon as possible is to accept the original officials of the case.

Moving personnel in any unit is a major event, and it all needs an opportunity. Of course, Li Buqi can't wait for the opportunity to appear by himself, he can't afford this time.So exams are a good way to create this kind of opportunity. With the test papers in hand, there is no denying them in black and white. If the grades are not good, there will be reasons to clean them up.Of course, if the grades are not good, you can avoid death or even hinder promotion if you submit the nomination certificate. It is like "quality education". There are many reasons to say that you are good, and it depends on who has the right to judge.

Although Zhang Yaozuo recommended Li Buqi, he was actually very uneasy in his heart. He was afraid that this unconventional fairy would come up with some kind of moth to make him steal money, so he made arrangements when he learned that Li Buqi would take office today. People stared at him, telling him to report to himself as soon as there was any trouble.When he heard that Li Buqi took the exam without saying a word, he was surprised at first, but immediately guessed Li Buqi's intentions vaguely.This is a conspiracy, and a thousand-year-old fox like this can see through it at a glance.

But being able to see through does not mean that he can come up with this method.Zhang Yaozuo couldn't help but gave Li Buqi twelve thumbs ups to Li Buqi's wrist, and he let go of the heart he had been raising a lot—this showed that Li Buqi would at least not be reckless and cause trouble.

Now he was curious about what Li Buqi would take the exam. Seeing that there were not many things at hand, he came out of his office, walked around as if he was patrolling everywhere, and walked to the courtyard where the case was located. Gongchen was already outside the door.

I saw dozens of tables and cases set up in the yard, and a group of small officials and the secretary office were writing quickly. Looking at a paper, from time to time scan the situation below with the corner of his eye.

Zhang Yaozuo saw Wang Gongchen was talking in a low voice with some principals, so he walked over.Wang Gongchen's complexion was not very good. Seeing Zhang Yaozuo approaching, he took a step back and made room for him.An old chief who was whispering to Wang Gongchen found the backbone from Wang Gongchen just now, and immediately understood what Wang Gongchen meant, and immediately turned to Zhang Yaozuo to complain: "Deputy envoy, I don't know if this new Judge Li is What do you think, you want me to take the exam with the junior officials. At worst, I was born with Jinshi, but Judge Li asked us to ask how much labor is needed for the river canal, how much copper and iron a pair of crossbows cost, and the price of iron and wood everywhere. Waiting for trivial matters, but treating us like petty officials and craftsmen, wouldn't it be insulting to the gentlemen?"

If in the past, Zhang Yaozuo would have casually said "Yes, it is indeed inappropriate" in order to maintain the dignity of Jinshi, but Li Buqi was recommended by him, and the principal wanted to use Wang Gongchen's support to slap him in the face. So he just smiled and listened.After the old boss finished complaining, he said calmly: "Your Majesty has high hopes for Judge Li this time, and has given him advice many times. Judge Li should be very thoughtful about what to do. Why don't we ask him later. "

When he said that, he used the emperor as a shield, and the old master had no choice but to shut up.At this time, the people in the main hall had also finished their exams. Li Buqi collected the papers himself, and Wang Gongchen took the lead and walked in. The principals looked at each other and followed behind.Seeing Wang Gongchen walking in, Li Buqi hurried forward: "Ah, Prime Minister Ji is here, I'm sorry I didn't see it just now."

Wang Gongchen said expressionlessly, "It's really special for Judge Li to take office, but I don't know what he's taking the exam for?"

Li Buqi said: "When a lower official takes over the case, it is natural to see whether the subordinates are qualified for their duties and whether there are talents that can be reused. Therefore, in order to find out, we will test what they need to know about their duties. Is everything clear in your chest?"

Wang Gongchen said, "I don't know what the result will be?"

Li Buqi shook his head and said sadly: "The lower officials think that most of the public officials in the case are competent, but there are too many officials who are not competent."

Li Buqi said: "Officials basically can't answer practical questions, but the Zhou case is for practical work, how can this be done?"

Wang Gongchen asked: "I don't know what kind of practice is being tested?"

Li Buqi casually took out a paper and showed it to Wang Gongchen.Wang Gongchen glanced at it briefly, then frowned and said, "It's too trivial for a suit of armor to work, and how to pass the bow and arrow. It's good to test the school officials, but if you are an official, you also need to know these trivial things. Then what do officials need to do? Use these things to pass the examination of school officials, and not all officials are as distracted by these trivial matters as Judge Li."

The old chief who was following Wang Gongchen hurriedly chimed in: "Yes, yes. If I was born as a Jinshi, how can I be obsessed with these vulgar things all day long? Isn't it a disgrace to the gentleman?"

Wang Gongchen stabbed Li Buqi, and Li Buqi was not annoyed, but just said with a smile: "The lower officials think that this is wrong. According to the meaning of the plan, officials don't need to know these things, then they are officials. What people say is what they say? Xiaguan once heard that when Ji Xiang was the censor, he denounced the corruption of officials, saying, "Rao is that the officials are as clean as water, but the officials are as slippery as oil." It can be seen that Ji Xiang is not at ease with the officials. In this case, why does Ji Xiang dare to hand everything over to the officials, but he doesn't know what to do?"

Li Buqi used Wang Gongchen's own words to block Wang Gongchen, but Wang Gongchen was at a loss for words.Li Buqi turned around and took a stack of test papers from the desk, pointed to the questions at the end and said: "From the perspective of appearance, our case officials are not only clueless about the subtleties, but also the various rules and regulations of the workshop. There is no reason to come."

Only then did Li Buqi look at the old boss, and asked bluntly: "Are you Zeng Min? Others can write the name and source of the system in the workshop, but you can't write a single one. You are an official How do you handle business?"

The old boss was so stared at by Li Buqi that he felt guilty, and quickly said: "Those systems were at the latest in the early years of Emperor Zhenzong, so many years have passed..."

Li Buqi snorted: "Could it be that you don't respect Taizu and Taizong's decrees as a county magistrate? From your words, it can be seen that you are confused. Since you don't understand the system, how can this matter involve the production of military weapons?" Dare to hand it over to you? You should suspend your job today."

"Ah? How could you..." The old boss didn't expect Li Buqi to be so sharp, so he hurriedly cast his eyes on Wang Gongchen for help.

Li Buqi also turned to Wang Gongchen: "I don't know if the minister thinks that the subordinate officials' disposal is appropriate?"

Because Wang Gongchen really didn't understand the blacksmithing and manufacturing aspects of the helmet case, so he usually only asked about the money and food about the helmet case, and he didn't know that the workshop was actually a mess, and the work was all done by a bunch of public officials. The operation and officials slapped their heads, so I didn't expect the old boss to be so miserable.

In this case, it's hard for him to say anything, after all, Li Buqi has taken a strong handle, and if Li Buqi had just taken office because of this incident, the emperor would have opinions on him.So he had no choice but to push the boat along: "Since the case is in your hands, you naturally have the responsibility of taking care of your subordinates. You should let go of those who are incompetent, and deal with them accordingly."

Li Buqi bowed and said, "Thank you Ji for trusting me."

The officials were either sympathetic or gloating, and all looked at the distraught old boss, and they all knew that Li Buqi's trick of killing chickens and monkeys was successful.

Wang Gongchen couldn't help but pull his face down as soon as he went out from the courtyard of the helmet case.Li Buqi immediately dealt with the old boss in front of him, and the act of asking him to endorse at the end made him feel that his dignity was greatly challenged.Some people value face very much, and those who have served as Yushi Zhongcheng value face even more, so anyone who makes Wang Jixiang lose face will eventually pay the price.

(End of this chapter)