Heavenly Dao Formula

"This...belongs to the jurisdiction of the government." Hong Siqi clenched his hands subconsciously, and said with the last effort, "Don't you think it's unreasonable and inappropriate to let the princess and the privy mansion manage these things? ?”

"Guest officer, where did you say that?" Dr. Cha looked blank, as if he didn't think there was any problem at all, "The princess is the third daughter of His Majesty, and her background is bigger than the government. She is willing to intervene in people's livelihood and cares about everyone's well-being. , this is the blessing of the people of Jinxia City."

Chickens talk to ducks, chickens talk to ducks!

Hong Siqi looked up to the sky and sighed, these fools knew nothing about government affairs.

If whoever is the most powerful just listens to whoever he is, wouldn't the policy be changed from day to day, and wouldn't the imperial system be messed up?

Strictly speaking, Princess Quang Binh's behavior has crossed the line and she is subject to impeachment!

In order to avoid arousing suspicion, Hong Siqi asked a few more irrelevant questions before returning to the main topic, "If the government office returns to normal and there is a conflict with this... Bureau, will you support the prefect?"

Dr. Tea showed a strange smile.

He didn't answer the question, but his expression said it all.

After Hong Siqi left the teahouse, he headed towards the Dongcheng District along the main street—he wanted to see with his own eyes what kind of monster the Jinxia General Affairs Bureau, which everyone said was almost omnipotent, was.

"Master, Her Royal Highness, she has violated the rules! Shall we report it to the Ministry of Officials and ask the Holy One to punish her?" Ding Pan excitedly said.

"Heh," Hong Siqi sneered, "Do you think the Lord Tianguan would be ignorant of this?"

"Ah? The Minister of the Ministry of Officials knows?"

"At least you should have heard of it." His voice became colder, "I said that after ten years, the higher-ups finally let me get closer and transferred me to be the prefect of Jinxia City. It turns out that there are such things inside."

"I don't understand..." Ding Pan wondered, "Since the higher-ups know, why didn't they make any statement?"

"I guess it's related to the Privy Council." Hong Siqi rubbed his chin, "It's not a matter of a day or two for them to get involved in the government affairs. These laymen can only see the relationship between Xia Fucheng and His Highness the Princess. But you can't see the huge power of the Privy Council behind him. To be honest... this is more difficult than the wealthy and aristocratic families."

The servant's face suddenly turned bitter, "Then you have become a chess piece for the six parts to explore the way?"

"It's up to me to decide whether to use this chess piece or not." Hong Siqi said in a deep voice. He didn't want to go head-to-head with the royal family and the Privy Council at all. Even if he could gain the moral upper hand, he would definitely not be the one who reaped the results in the end. He would be called a fool if he really did such a thing as writing a memorial to impeach the princess.

However, one's own rights and interests still have to be fought for.

One is the third princess who is still young, and the other is the Fu Cheng who was born as an alchemist. He doesn't believe that the other party can manage all the affairs of a city.

Just wait until they show a flaw...

"Everyone, come and have a look and listen! The General Affairs Bureau is recruiting reserve officials! You don't need the imperial examination results, you don't need the rankings in the township examination, as long as you have a clean background, no past criminal records, and can read and write, you can apply!"

When Hong Siqi walked to the intersection of Dongcheng Street, before he saw the gate of the Bureau, there was a clear and clear shout from the corner.

He sprained his foot and almost fell to the ground.

This, this, what is this talking about?

The bureau actually selects officials by itself?

He even doubted his own ears - although the other party was talking about a probationary official, the word official itself was not allowed to be used indiscriminately, not to mention that the other party didn't look at the imperial examination results?

"Master, this..." Ding Pan also looked shocked. Obviously, this yelling had a great impact on the two masters and servants who had been immersed in officialdom for a long time.

Hong Siqi took a deep breath, "Go and see!"

Turning the corner, a bustling long street appeared in front of the two of them. The side with the wall was undoubtedly the location of the Bureau, and he confirmed this through the guide sign on the roadside.

The wall did not completely enclose the Office, and the entrance that was regarded as a gate was almost a hundred paces wide, and it could be seen from the flow of people that there was no restriction on the people's access, so that the place that should have demonstrated the majesty of the institution was full of noise. Fair.

And the voice I heard just now came from a girl in red.

The shape of the clothes is also very unique, not like the usual wide-swinging robes or skirts, but slightly straight long trousers, the red fabric is decorated with white silk long sides, and paired with a pair of short boots, it looks generous and elegant. striking.

There were a dozen or so other people wearing the same costume, both men and women, and they were characterized by their young age.

Hong Siqi walked up to the girl, "Little lady, I would like to ask you, is it true that you said that the Bureau recruited reserve officials?"

"This is the newly promulgated policy. There is Her Royal Highness's seal on the back of the document, so don't worry." The other party replied briskly.

"Then isn't this reserve officer in conflict with the officials appointed by the court?"

"Well...there are still some differences. First of all, applicants must pass the training of the secretariat, and there will be multiple reviews in the follow-up. Only those who perform well can be officially elected. Although the threshold is high, the salary and treatment are also very good. , it is a rare opportunity for ordinary people!"

No, that's not the point at all.

The girl in red obviously didn't understand what he meant.

Hong Siqi had no choice but to make the question more specific, "What I want to ask is, what would scholars think if the bureau did this, and would they accept it? I listen to you, as long as they can read, businessmen, actors, etc. , Dr. Tea...can anyone be competent?"

The girl tilted her head and thought for a while, "If you don't accept it...won't it be fine if you don't sign up?"

"The order will be broken in that way, and scholars will not admit it!" Hong Siqi said his thoughts in a hurry, "Without their support, Jinxia City will be in chaos sooner or later!"

A chaotic city may be suitable for wealthy families and gangs, but it is by no means what he wants to see—officials must control people to have power, but scholars do not support them, and no one can use them, how can he make money?

Unless he came out against the princess.

"Why don't you admit it? The school organized by the Bureau will soon enroll the first batch of apprentices. As long as they are of the right age, they can listen to lectures without spending money. Are these considered scholars?" , Most people can’t even read a book in their lifetime, and now they finally have the opportunity, how could they oppose the new policy of the Bureau of Affairs?”

Open a school? Free tuition...?

Hong Siqi forgot how he got out of that street.

In less than an hour, he felt that he had been greatly impacted. Opening a school and recruiting "officials" alone sounds extremely ridiculous, but no one thinks there is anything wrong. Yes, the people he is talking to are all mud-headed people who have never had contact with scholars, but Hong Siqi knows in his heart that it is often not the scholars who can keenly perceive the current situation of the city, but the people who have lived in the streets for a long time—— Even if they don't understand the source of this situation, their words and deeds will unconsciously reveal the evolution trend.

"Master... what should we do now?" Ding Pan murmured.

After being silent for a long time, Hong Siqi said, "Time is not on our side. There is no need to inquire any more, and go to meet Her Royal Highness the Princess."