Chapter 32
Pei Shaoqing has read Zizhi Tongjian.
So he knew that the official ecology of the Tang Dynasty was very cruel.
The Taizong period was quite decent. By the anniversary of Emperor Gaozong's Wu, demotion and exile became almost the norm. There were almost no officials who were not demoted or exiled for decades.
Su Dingfang is awesome? Xue Rengui is awesome?
One was demoted and the other was exiled to Xiangzhou.
There is also Li Ji, who is like a war god, who is still demoted.
There is also Di Renjie, such a loyal minister, who has been exiled many times.
And it is not the most cruel time now. When Zhou Xing and Lai Junchen appear, the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty is really in danger, and it is really a waste of time for officials to live.
In a word, it was difficult to be an official in the Tang Dynasty, and it was especially difficult to be an official in the Wuzhou.
But of course, this cannot be said explicitly, otherwise it would be a blow to Wu Zetian in the face.
"No, no." Pei Shaoqing denied, "It's just that the grass-crown people have been in Hechuan's guard city since childhood. After spending a long time with those guards, they will inevitably be infected with the habit of freedom and scattering."
"So, I really can't stand the rules of the officialdom."
"Instead of making the queen angry if she messed up her job,"
"It's better to make clear what the queen said to you now."
"Is that true?" Wu Zetian's eyes turned cold and he said in a deep voice, "Is he used to being free and casual? Is he really unable to stand the rules in the officialdom? I'm afraid there are other reasons, right?"
Pei Shaoqing felt helpless. Wu Zetian was Wu Zetian after all.
He saw through his thoughts at a glance and knew that he was afraid of trouble and was involved.
Pei Shaoqing simply made up his mind and said, "Since the queen has seen it, the grass people have just said that the grass people are not only afraid of being restricted, but also afraid of trouble, and even more afraid of being exiled if they are not done well in their errands. So they should be an imperial merchant, rich and powerful, and it is better to live a few days of wealth and prosperity."
Liu Rengui and the other two were even more dumbfounded when they heard this.
Pei Xiaolangjun's life ideals are a bit fresh and refined.
"I'm afraid of trouble, and I'm exiled if I didn't do my job well?" Wu Zetian sneered and said, "Is it so scary to be an official? From what you mean, I seem to be an official in a vain life in the Tang Dynasty?"
"No, Caomin doesn't mean that."
Pei Shaoqing thought that's what he meant, but he couldn't admit it even if he beaten to death.
"That's what you mean, hum," Wu Zetian said coldly, "You are so afraid of being an official, and you are not as good as your wish. You still have to be an official."
"I will not only want you to be an official, but also give you the most difficult official."
"I am not afraid to tell you that even if you are a mortal chosen by Wenqu Xingjun, even if you have the great contribution of offering auspiciousness, if you are not done well, you will do it!"
After saying this, Wu Zetian asked Liu Rengui again: "Old Master Liu, I want to set up a guard and capture department to uniformly manage the guard and capture men who guard the cities of each border. Is it feasible?"
Liu Rengui said: "There has never been such a precedent in ancient and modern times."
Wu Zetian said: "Then I will set a precedent for this, is that okay?"
Liu Rengui nodded and said, "What's wrong with the three kings not following each other's courtesy?"
"Okay!" Wu Zetian snorted lightly, then turned his eyes to Pei Shaoqing, "From now on, you are the guards and capturing the Si Cheng, who is responsible for managing the border guards and capturing the city, mainly to provide food and wages."
"Aren't you arrogantly saying that you can earn millions of dollars a year?"
"Okay, I will give you the name of the Imperial Merchants, but the power and obligations are equal."
"While you enjoy the convenience of the Royal Merchants, you must also assume corresponding responsibilities."
"This responsibility is to take on the supply of food and salary for the border guards to capture the city."
"In recent years, the reason why the chaos in the city of guarding and catching the city has gradually become out of control is that the court has tight expenses and the supply of food and money cannot be increased. However, as long as the food and money can be supplied again, I believe that the chaos in guarding and catching the city of guarding and catching the city can be cleared. Pei Shaoqing, this arduous mission will be left to you."
"Ah, this is OK?" Pei Shaoqing was stunned.
"What?" Wu Zetian's eyes turned cold and he shouted, "Do you want to resist the order?"
Pei Shaoqing could only say one thing in his heart, I have an MMP, don’t you know whether to talk about it or not?
Liu Rengui asked: "Queen Tian, which provincial temple is this guard and capture department? How should the subordinates be assigned? There are also Si Zheng, Si Cheng and the officials who should be under the jurisdiction of the government, and what rank is determined?"
Wu Zetian said: "The guard and capture department will be the chief of the official for the time being, and we will talk about it later."
"Ah?" Liu Rengui and the other three were stunned. What does this mean?
There is only Pei Shaoqing, the chief officer of the entire guard and capture department? Isn’t even an official?
Wu Zetian said again: "As for the grade, we will compare with the officers of the left and right officials, and we will be determined to be from the sixth grade. As for the ownership, we will be temporarily under the Hanlin Academy."
"Return to the Hanlin Academy?"
Liu Rengui was stunned again when he heard this.
But if you think about it carefully, it is reasonable.
This guard and capture department is mostly a temporary institution set up according to individuals.
Therefore, it is more appropriate to belong to the Hanlin Academy.
Pei Shaoqing himself was also stunned. Hanlin Academy? This is not an ordinary institution.
I vaguely remember that the Hanlin Academy is an institution for cultivating the prime minister? It seems that there are also hidden rules that non-Hanlins are not allowed to enter the cabinet? Is Wu Zetian going to train him as the prime minister?
Pei Shaoqing's face collapsed.
This is really a death-taking.
How many prime ministers have a good ending?
Wu Zetian's prime minister is particularly difficult to be.
Pei Shaoqing gritted his teeth and was ready to refuse.
However, before Pei Shaoqing could speak, Wu Zetian said first: "Pei Sicheng, I might as well tell you something. Just after Taiping was kidnapped, the Political Affairs Hall discussed the issue of defending the city overnight."
"Several cabinet masters agreed that, given that the guards and capture cities are becoming increasingly tainted by dirt, the guards and capture men in each city often sneak into the two capitals and local prefectures and counties, kidnaps and blackmail, and even kill and set fire."
"This kind of behavior has seriously threatened the public security of the two capitals and local prefectures and counties."
"So the court is ready to abolish all guards and capture cities, and all guards and families are seeking their own way out."
"Ah?" Pei Shaoqing was stunned when he heard this, and he immediately cut off the guards and captured the city. Wouldn't that mean that more than 3,000 guards and captured the city of Hechuan will be displaced and homeless immediately?
Before he separated from Cui Jiu, he promised to let everyone live a good life.
The result is good. Hechuan guards the city and catches more than 3,000 people and becomes homeless in a blink of an eye?
In an instant, familiar faces appeared in front of Pei Shaoqing's eyes.
Chapter completed!