The heritage of the aristocratic families.
It was vividly displayed at this moment.
Half of the civil and military officials in the court came from aristocratic families.
Without the support of the aristocratic families, at least half of the government decrees would be abolished.
Thousands of years of accumulation.
It was so terrifying.
But this way…
Yuan Situ and Yang Sima were still slightly dissatisfied. This was not the full strength of the aristocratic families.
For example.
Xun Yu and Xun You, who had ascended to the position of Nine Ministers and were the descendants of the Xun Family, one of the four top aristocratic families of the country, did not move at all on such an important occasion.
As for the Sima Clan's Patriarch, Sima Fang, who had entered the court as a Luoyang magistrate, he acted as if he did not hear anything and just stood there, looking down.
"Amazing!"
Liu Hong couldn't help but applaud the official who stood out. His eyes and words revealed undisguised ridicule.
"Xun Yu, Xun You, why don't you step forward?”
"This Chen Qun was recommended by all of you to enter the Imperial Court, intending to leave a strong mark on the country's talent selection system. As a good friend, why don't you support him?”
Liu Hong began to call out names.
This trouble was brought by the two of them. They should have an attitude.
"The selection system is the selection system of our Great Han Dynasty for 400 years. There are still some redeeming points.”
Xun Yu, the magistrate of the Great Farmer, stepped forward and said respectfully.
He didn't look sideways and stayed far away from his old friend, making his position clear.
"I think that the nine-grade system has its merits.”
Xun You walked out with a smile and changed the topic,""However, the official evaluation system is ultimately to supervise the officials for the country and the people. Moreover, the country already has the Imperial Censorate and the Imperial Guards. It would be cumbersome to set up a ninth-grade official.”
Another slash.
It was stable and accurate.
He stabbed his old friend's lung tube.
The backbone of the Nine-grade system was the evaluation of officials by the officials. Without the establishment of the officials, the aristocratic families would not be able to occupy the leading position. Then how could they kick out dissidents?
Traitor!
The officials of the aristocratic families looked at the two of them with disgust and hatred!
The top aristocratic families were the leaders of the aristocratic families, guiding them.
Now, there is a grand road that can help the aristocratic families to fly to new heights, but your second son of the Xun family has betrayed you.
"Sima Fang, what do you think?"
Liu Hong nodded in satisfaction. He didn't stick to one pattern and promoted the two of them to the positions of the nine ministers. At least he didn't entrust them to the wrong people.
Then, the roll call continued.
Sima Fang.
Order of Luoyang.
One of the Four Great Clans of the Imperial Dynasty, the Sima Clan's Patriarch.
In just a short while, he had almost fallen asleep standing on the spot. It was the time for the imperial court to discuss politics. Why was he so big-hearted?
At this point, the four top aristocratic families, Chen, Xun, Yuan, and Sima, all appeared.
"Your Majesty, are you calling me?"
Sima Fang seemed to have just woken up from his sleep. He was 30% terrified and 70% uneasy. With a plop, he knelt down.
"I don't know what illness I've been suffering from recently. Not only is my vision blurry, but I'm also often absent-minded. I'm afraid it's difficult for me to continue being loyal to my country. I beg Your Majesty to understand and allow me to retire and return home!”
I beg to retire.
The Great Han Empire had been around for a long time, and there were many old and frail officials. Every year, more than ten people would beg for their bones to return home.
But you, Sima Fang, under the comprehensive care of a top-notch aristocratic family, are already unable to pass your 40th birthday?
Two days ago, why did he hear that the Sima Clan Head was shooting deer in the snow outside the city and had killed countless of them?
Moreover…
The timing was so coincidental.
Before the voting of important national policies, was he old and dazed?
Was this reasonable?
If it wasn't for the fact that the officials of the aristocratic families had been educated since they were young, they would have pointed at their noses and cursed.
"My dear minister, you don't even have the energy to listen to this national policy?”
Liu Hong's mouth twitched, and he couldn't bear to look at her.
This Sima Clan seemed to be a little too careless.
"I hope Your Majesty can understand!"
Sima Fang lowered his head and bit the tip of his tongue,""I'm willing to repay your kindness in my next life!"
"I approve."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I hope that Your Majesty's achievements will surpass Yao and Shun's. I hope that the country will last for thousands of years.”
Sima Fang kowtowed three times.
After kowtowing, he stood up and staggered out of the Deyang Hall. His speed was faster than the average young man, stunning all the officials in the court.
The old thief from the Heavenly Slaughter Organization had quite a show.
"Your Majesty, the merit of a ninth-grade official lies in the present generation, and the benefits lie in the future.”
Yuan Situ took another step forward and did his best to control the situation in the hall as he spoke in a clear voice.
"Your Majesty, the merit of a ninth-grade official lies in the present generation, and the benefits lie in the future.”
Yang Sima imitated him and made up his mind to promote the nine-grade system as a national policy.
"Your Majesty, the merit of a ninth-grade official lies in the present generation, and the benefits lie in the future.”
The officials of the aristocratic families had no choice but to fire their arrows. They took a step forward at the same time, and the entire Deyang Hall shook.
"Since all the beloved ministers feel that there are problems with the official system and the selection system, it seems that I should not insist.”
The aristocratic family officials raised their heads.
His eyes shone with the joy of success.
As expected, even the emperor could not stop the great power of the aristocratic families.
At this moment.
Almost everyone's mentality had undergone a subtle change.
"This one has decided to announce a new official system and talent selection system at the New Year's Court Meeting. What do you think?”
"My emperor is wise!"
"The path was chosen by the beloved ministers. Since that's the case, let it be.”
Liu Hong sneered and stood up. He said indifferently," I'm tired. Let's call it a day!"”
"We respectfully send you off, Your Majesty!"
……
Weiyang Palace.
The fire was burning brightly.
Xun Yu and Xun You braved the snow to enter the palace.
A wave of warmth quickly dispelled the chill on his body.
However, the chill in his heart could not be dispelled.
"Your Majesty, do you really intend to implement the Nine-Grade System?”
Xun Yu broke the silence and smiled bitterly.
Right now, he was mixed in between the aristocratic families and the country. No matter what he said or did, he was not a human.
It was difficult.
"The Nine Rank System is a new national policy recommended by Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo's close friends. Why does it sound so resistant?”
Liu Hong stopped writing and smiled." Besides, when did I say that the new system of selecting officials and talents is a nine-grade system?"”
"I have already severed all ties with Chen Qun and Chen Changwen. I will not come or die.”
Xun Yu spoke firmly and calmly." Your Majesty, today is the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. There are only three days left before the New Year's court meeting. It seems that it's not urgent to re-establish the system of selecting officials and talents without using the system of the Nine-grade Zhongzheng!”
Xun You, who had been silent at the side, also cast a puzzled gaze.
According to what he knew and saw, the Emperor was not a rash person, but why did he seem so rash in court today?
"Come and take a look. What is this?"
Liu Hong gestured for the two Xun's to come to the imperial table. The bright red cinnabar characters drew an unprecedented system for selecting officials and talents.
"Build a cabinet!"
"Six divisions!"
"Governor!"
"Open the imperial examination!"
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