In a sense, the Di Bao is an instruction manual for the central government's activities. The reason why it is sent to local areas is to let these Bailihous follow the court and stop making troubles.

For example, if there is a locust plague in the local area, the court decides to reduce or reduce taxes, and naturally a government decree is issued. However, if the county government deceives the superiors and deceives the subordinates, the court thinks that taxes are exempted, and the people think that taxes are levied, and the only ones who benefit are those corrupt officials.

Nowadays, the Di Bao is distributed throughout the country, and ordinary people also know about national affairs, so naturally they cannot hide them. In a sense, it is equivalent to restricting official power.

As for newspapers, in today's era when woodblock printing is the mainstream, it is almost impossible to achieve.

Even printing with movable type is not cost-effective.

One issue every ten days (ten days) is pretty good for Di Bao.

For example, in the Jinbo and Di newspapers, the imperial court praised the construction of water conservancy projects for how many acres of land it had benefited and how many people's water problems had been solved. In a sense, it was of positive significance to build the prestige of the imperial court.

In other words, it can more clearly show the presence of the emperor and the court.

"I heard that those wine shops and teahouses have specialized tea doctors who are interpreting the newspapers with the people! Business has improved a lot!" Tian Zhong said.

"What? Didn't I ask them to make the newspaper more plain and understandable?"

"How can those common people be literate? Besides, even if they are literate, how can they know that the minister is in charge, and how can they know where the Changsha Mansion is? Without Dr. Tea's interpretation, they will not understand anything!"

"That's true!" Li Jia nodded. Most people in the imperial court knew the words directly, but they didn't understand when they were put together.

Without any professional knowledge, ordinary people really don’t understand.

The emperor suddenly thought about the imperial examination again, and set up a local examination system for talented people. Moreover, it was not only a symbol, but also had fame and benefits. Just being exempted from corvee would cause countless people to covet him.

In this feudal era, it was the prerogative of officials to be exempted from corvee. Even if they were from a wealthy family, they could only avoid it and pay bribes, but they did not dare to refuse legitimately.

Not paying homage to an official before submitting a petition, etc., are all small privileges that are free of charge. They mainly reflect their status over ordinary people.

As for whether you want to be exempted from taxes or want to eat shit? Even the emperor's family pays taxes as usual, how dare you escape? The exemption from corvee is to let you concentrate on studying and gain fame, and not to think of rebellion.

Using scholars to win over scholars can also supplement the shortage of low-level officials in local yamen and gradually change the hereditary pattern of subordinate officials.

If the scholar-officials are allowed to willingly become officials, then the stagnant pool of subordinate officials can be revived and flow. Officials cannot remain officials forever. They work for about five or six years, then join the ranks, become county magistrates, bosses, and then work again.

Why not just be a seventh-grade county magistrate for a few years?

However, the highest level can only reach Jiuqing. It is impossible to become a prime minister. If you are not a Jinshi, you cannot be a Hanlin, and if you are not a Hanlin, you cannot be a prime minister. This is an unspoken rule and is beneficial to the emperor.

"The movement of subordinate officials must be the same as that of county officials, with terms of office and assessment before they can be moved!"

Li Jia murmured.

In the official system of the Tang Dynasty, the terms of the three provincial officials and Taiwan provincial officials in the imperial court were three years, the governors of various states were for five years, and the remaining officials were for four to five years. However, in fact it was indeed greatly shortened, and few actually completed their terms.

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Moreover, it is unrealistic. If the so-called thirty-year-old Jinshi were really elected every five years, they would become old after serving a few terms.

This also led to the fact that in the Tang Dynasty, everyone sharpened their heads and went to the center. Three years was better than five years, and the problem of insufficient local officials appeared, which promoted local independence.

"Since the beginning of the Song Dynasty, the term of three years has been quite appropriate. Although it has various shortcomings, it is still tolerable. However, the three years must be counted from the date of taking office, not from the promulgation of the appointment! Moreover, unless there are special circumstances, No transfer of office is allowed during the term of office."

Thinking of this, Li Jia recalled the jokes from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

At that time, if you offended your superior, the superior would not directly trouble you, but would indirectly torture you by promoting you.

For example, you are a county magistrate in Zhejiang, and suddenly you are asked to go to Yunnan to be a prefecture magistrate. It is a long way, and you will spend half a year on the road, and the travel expenses will be huge.

Within a few months, I asked you to go to Hebei again, thousands of miles away. It was not enough for you to be an official, and you would not stop until your family was ruined.

This is the result of violating the term of office, trampling on the court's laws, and turning good things into bad things.

Ideas kept popping up in his mind, and Li Jia was eager to implement them. What's the use of just thinking about it alone?

The emperor then summoned the prime ministers to discuss the term of office.

"During the former Tang Dynasty, the local Jiedu vassal towns remained unchanged for many years, which caused the local area to grow. Due to the disaster of Anshi, Your Majesty has now seen thousands of miles and noticed the disadvantages of his tenure. It is really a blessing for the court!"

As soon as he came up, Cui Xianggong flattered him, and the other prime ministers were not far behind.

Although the emperor didn't show much smile, he was satisfied in his heart. Isn't this the effect of the great shock to the imperial power? The prime minister took the lead in flattering.

"We have called everyone here just to discuss it. Although there are very few local people who have served five years, the imperial court has its own laws. If we trample on them at will, what else does the national law do?"

"I think five years is too long and three years is just right!" Cui Xianggong said.

"What do you think?"

The other prime ministers looked at each other and realized that there was no power struggle, so they nodded in agreement.

"I also think three years is appropriate. However, whether the official journey is long or short, there must be time to travel, so it is exempted. As for the journey time from the capital to the prefectures and counties, let the political affairs hall decide it!"

"Nuo——" Several ministers responded hurriedly.

Seeing this, Li Jia was a little happy. Judging from this situation, the political hall is developing more and more towards the secretariat.

No, Li Jia, you have to be clear-headed. This is just a special case of an entrepreneurial emperor. When he becomes an emperor later, his power will be expanded.

"Previously, the imperial court had set the merits for the promotion of talents. In this way, the examinations in various states and counties also need to be overseen by special personnel. The selection of scholars by the imperial court must not be left to the local government. In my opinion, the local government must set up an academic and political department. Duty, responsible for this!"

When the emperor started talking, the prime ministers naturally did not dare to disturb him.

"There is a prefect of academic administration who is responsible for the education and recruitment of scholars in a place. The county is from the seventh rank, the state is from the fifth rank, and the government is from the fourth rank. They are appointed by the imperial court. The academic administration of the state government must be filled by Hanlin, and the scholars are selected. It will be presided over by him and local officials!"

"The reputation of a scholar and a scholar is not permanent. Scholars and politicians are eligible to abolish their reputation. Of course, it must be recognized by the imperial court!"

"Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with the academic and political duties, but are their powers too great? After all, talents and talents are hard-earned achievements. The power of one person to control them is too great."

Sun Zhao chose his words carefully and said.
Chapter completed!