"What? An official title?"
Li Yi's expression did not change, but he was shocked.
He really couldn't understand. When did officials in the Tang Dynasty become so cheap?
Li Shi Min wanted to make him an official the first time he saw him.
Li Yi actually did not know that before Wu Zetian, being an official in ancient times was both difficult and easy.
It was difficult because the path to becoming an official was basically monopolized by the aristocratic families. If one wanted to become an official, they had to obtain the approval and recommendation of the aristocratic families.
It was easy because as long as you were appreciated by the person in power, the other party could make you an official with a word.
After Wu Zetian, the imperial court set a precedent for the imperial examination. It was unimaginable for the descendants of the poor families to rely on ten years of hard work to become the top scorer.
However, in this era, it was not easy to be appreciated by those in power. After all, the prerequisite for being appreciated by those in power was that you had to be talented, and if you wanted to be talented, you had to be literate.
Before Wu Zetian, books were luxury goods, and they were basically in the hands of the aristocratic families.
Therefore, this created a cycle of death.
Li Shiming admired Li Yi's literary talent, which was why he wanted to make Li Yi an official the first time he met him. He wanted to put a talent like Li Yi in the hands of the Imperial Court.
Unfortunately, Li Yi did not want to be an official.
The officialdom was dangerous, and every step was filled with killing intent. If he took a wrong step, he would end up with his bones shattered.
Moreover, Li Yi could earn a large sum of money by casually reading books. Then, he could marry three wives and four concubines and live a carefree life. Wouldn't that be good?
Why did he agree to Li Shimin's request to enter the officialdom and fight with other officials?
There was only one word for living like that!
Tired!
Thus, Li Yi was unwilling to agree to Li Shimin's appointment.
However, Li Yi was very curious as to what rank Li Shimin would give him.
Li Yi asked Li Shimin,""I wonder what rank of official Your Majesty will grant me?”
"Li Yi, are you thinking that the official position I've given you is too low?" Li Shiming laughed.”
Li Shiming was deep in thought. He was thinking about the position in the court that could be given to Li Yi.
Li Shiming's eyes lit up. He thought of a position, but this position was very high in rank and had great authority. If such an official position was given to a newcomer who had just entered the officialdom, it would probably cause dissatisfaction among the officials.
"But I am the Emperor of the Great Tang. So what if the officials are not convinced?”
Li Shi Min thought to himself and made up his mind.
"Li Yi, there's still a Fifth Grade Imperial Censor in the Imperial Court, are you willing to be one?”
Li Shi Min said.
Worried that Li Yi was young and did not understand the ranks of officials in the Tang Empire, Zhangsun Wuji stepped forward and said," Li Yi, the official positions in the Tang Empire are divided into nine ranks. The first to third ranks are only divided into the main ranks. There is no distinction between the upper and lower ranks." However, from the fourth grade to the ninth grade, each grade of official position is divided into an upper grade and a lower grade in addition to the genuine grade and the subordinate grade. It is already His Majesty's great favor that you can be granted an official position of the upper grade of the fifth grade for the first time you have entered the court.”
"In addition, although the highest official rank in the Great Tang is the first rank, those above the second rank are all empty positions. Although their ranks are high, they have no real power. However, the rank that His Majesty conferred upon you is not only high enough, but you also have the privilege of supervising and impeaching all officials. It is a high official position that has both rank and real power.”
"Many officials who have been officials for ten or twenty years have their eyes on this position. They dream of being promoted to this position. The fact that His Majesty can bestow this position to you shows how much His Majesty admires you.”
After listening to Zhangsun Wuji's introduction, Li Yi sighed in his heart. Li Shiming was so generous and bold to give such an official position with both rank and power to a young youth who had never been an official before.
Unfortunately, Li Yizhi was not in the officialdom.
After exclaiming in surprise, Li Yi was about to refuse.
"Your Majesty, I object. How can you give such an important official position to a young man who has no experience in being an official?”
Li Yi did not have the time to refuse.
Yuchi Jingde, who was standing at the side, instantly became anxious. He had already thoroughly offended Li Yi by bringing him back to his residence.
If Li Yi were to become the Imperial Censor, wouldn't Li Yi hold a grudge and impeach him every day?
Therefore, he had to stop Li Yi from obtaining this position.
Li Yi originally wanted to refuse, but Yuchi Jingde stopped him. The words that Li Yi was about to say were swallowed back.
He indeed did not want to be an official, but if he refused, wouldn't that be following Yuchi Jingde's wishes?
However, when Li Yi raised his head and saw Li Shimin's ashen face, he immediately thought of a plan.
"Your Majesty, I wanted to agree. Unfortunately, Yuchi Jingde didn't seem to want this commoner to accept this official position. This commoner thought it was better to forget about it. This commoner was untalented and inexperienced, so he really couldn't take on such an official position.”
A trace of grievance appeared on Li Yi's face, as if he had been bullied by Yuchi Jingde. He cupped his hands towards Li Shimin and retreated.
Li Yi could not be bothered to feign civility with Yuchi Jingde and directly called him by his name.
"Yuchi Jingde, who allowed you to speak? Don't forget, you're a sinner now.”
Li Shi Min's face turned extremely gloomy.
Li Shimin, who was able to unify the world in the chaotic era of the Sui Dynasty, was indeed extraordinary. Once he erupted, even Li Yi felt some pressure.
"Alright, Yuchi Jingde. The Minister of War, Li Jing, had led his army in a bloody battle on the border, wiping out the Eastern Turks. Li Jing was seriously injured when he destroyed the Eastern Turks. Not long after he returned to Chang 'an to recuperate, Tuyuhun invaded Liangzhou a month ago. I have decided to send troops to fight back. I was going to let Li Jing lead the army, but his foot has not recovered yet.”
"The reason why I transferred you back was to prepare you to lead the army to attack Tuyuhun. Since you love to cause trouble so much, then you will lead the army to attack Tuyuhun. If you win, it will be fine. If you lose, you can retire and return home!”
Li Shi Min said angrily.
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