The running water was carried down.

Xu Bin felt that the Prime Minister might be too indifferent. At that time, they were as close as brothers, but now, things have changed in the blink of an eye.

Sure enough, it was just pretending at the time.

This appearance now is his true appearance.

"Do you still want to resign? I will only give you one last chance." Xie Ji stared at Xu Bin and said, resigning is not difficult, but he will be scolded by His Majesty.

You may still be punished, but you can still do it.

However, if you resign, you will not be able to be an official again in the future.

Seeing Xie Ji staring at him indifferently, Xu Bin understood that this was asking him to choose.

Xu Bin was hesitant. He wanted to be an official in his heart, but once he thought about being an official, he had to have both sides and be a villain, he didn't want to.

"What's wrong with being an official? Like me, all I have to do is use my words, and I can also curse people. No matter who they are, I have scolded them all. Look at those court ministers who were even scolded by me. Dare to take a breath, and I’m quite happy to be scolded.”

"You can try with me. Those officials just like to be scolded and scolded. When scolded, they will never retaliate, and they will smile playfully as if they are friends."

Seeing that the pressure was low, Shen Yi made a joke to ease the tense atmosphere.

Wei Zhenzhi: Whoever dares to scold you back, just rely on your status to become a troll.

Xu Bin was still hesitant. He really didn't know what choice to make. One said that he wanted to be an official, cultivate himself, manage his family, govern the country and bring peace to the world. This was the ambition of a scholar.

Another voice said that the officialdom is filthy and filthy. To be an official is to bend the law for personal gain, pay attention to "humanity and sophistication," be filial to superiors, and play both sides.

Officialdom can dye a white lotus into black, completely losing its original appearance.

What's more, he has finally seen that this is a traitor, and he has never lived up to his reputation. Looking at the decoration of this room, there is not a single item that is not luxurious.

Therefore, this treacherous minister is worthy of his name. As for the previous one, maybe he just wanted to win over the people.

What's more, this treacherous minister is so indifferent. He can see it. He can even deal with a person who has lived and died with you. This is heartless.

"Why are you still hesitating? The Prime Minister asked for your position in front of His Majesty. The Prime Minister is under so much pressure. Do you think it is easy to be an official? Let alone an important county magistrate."

"How many people want to enter the officialdom, and how many people can get in? Let me tell you, if you are a commoner, you will either obey or obey. This is the reality. People, it sounds nice, but in fact, untouchable is the most appropriate term. .”

Shen Yi saw that Xu Bin hadn't decided yet and scolded him directly.

Xu Bin couldn't believe it and looked at Shen Yi. He didn't expect such words to come from him.

"I'm sorry, it's not an insult, it's a fact. I'm a pariah, my life is worthless, my life is like a piece of grass, isn't it worthless?"

"The world is the world of the common people, and the common people are also the aristocrats. Those who have names and surnames are called common people, and those who have no names and no surnames are called untouchables."

Xu Bin also wanted to say that this was not the case, but Shen Yi continued: "What are the etiquettes for? Etiquette does not distinguish between the superior and the humble. If you want to change, what can you, an untouchable, change? You are an untouchable, just follow the rules. You, an untouchable, can you What to do?"

"You still want to get out of the mud and remain unstained. You have no right to dream. How did you come out of the mud and remain unstained? How did you get your love for the mountains and rivers? If you are a pariah, no matter how noble or aloof you are, you still have to Even if you submit to the county magistrate, who is neither big nor small in your eyes, you have to bow your knees, otherwise, you will have nothing to say even if you die."

"I will, I will be the county magistrate." Xu Bin wanted to say more after hearing Shen's comment, so he shouted out.

He is not a pariah, and those people are not pariahs either. He thinks those people are very cute. If he does not become an official, the next county magistrate may have the same idea as this person and treat the people as pariahs.

"That's right. The Prime Minister finally gave you the official title, so don't let it down." Shen Yi came over and patted him on the shoulder to express his agreement.

He hates those flattering people, but that doesn't mean he agrees with those aloof and aloof people, untouchables. Where do they come from?

Isn’t it just a fate of being exploited?

If you want to be noble, you must be in a high position, otherwise how can you be noble?

Xie Ji:……

Didn't you think this would work?

Xu Bin: It turns out that this is the thought of traitorous officials. The common people are untouchables. It turns out that this is the case. Since there is such an thought, it is not surprising that it harms those common people.

"Tell me, what brings you to the Prime Minister's Mansion?" Although he already knew what it was about, he still asked.

Let him answer for himself.

"The county government office in Changling County is empty. That's why I'm here." Xu Bin said, it's empty. What can he do alone? It would be good to be a mascot.

After saying that, the others looked at Xie Ji, "Kill them all and leave no one alive. How can you do this without anyone else?"

"Shen Yi, you go and tell the Minister of Rites to first arrange for some people to go to Changling to handle some basic matters and temporarily take charge of Changling's duties. After that, I will make arrangements for the imperial examination. I will go and tell His Majesty. Yes. It should be earlier."

Xie Ji said, it is the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and the Spring Festival will be in a few days. I will go, the New Year is almost here.

Wait, it just so happened that a new policy was promulgated on that day to get rid of the old and usher in the new.

"Isn't the imperial examination in February? It's still some time before now. Prime Minister, do you want to advance?"

Wei Zhenzhi said that it would be held in advance, which caught some students off guard.

"The time is set after the Spring Festival. Both the joint examination and the palace examination will be held in Chang'an. After the joint examination is the palace examination. We will discuss the specific time." Xie Ji said, since new policies are to be released during the Spring Festival, the imperial examination is just the right time. Held.

After all, there is a shortage of talents now, not that there is a shortage of people, but that there is a shortage of talents.

"Isn't this too rushed? There is no need to give those people a buffer."

It took me a long time to prepare for the imperial examination immediately. This was indeed a bit rushed, as I was afraid that the students would not perform well.

"How can a talented person become distracted by changes in time? This imperial examination is particularly important, and the questions will change accordingly."

"Xu Bin, you will also take the imperial examination this time. Just take the imperial examination directly."

Xie Ji said that this Great Xia's talent selection strategy was not limited to the imperial examination, but also recommended or directly promoted by officials. Therefore, there were many untalented people fishing in troubled waters in the court.

Therefore, he wants to write a letter that no matter which path he takes to become an official, he must consider his talent and learning, and not let a mediocre person receive a salary.

The most important thing is to blow the arrogance of those nobles.

Presumably, His Majesty must agree with this approach.

After Xie Ji said this, it was not only Xu Bin who was surprised, but also Shen Yi and Wei Zhenzhi.

"Prime Minister, how can anyone who is an official still take the imperial examination?"

Shen Yi said, isn't this a loss of face? Isn't it a shame for someone who is already an imperial official to sit with those commoners and take part in the imperial examination?

"No, there is one now. This imperial examination does not test poetry, etiquette, poetry and prose. The ranking is not determined by me, but by His Majesty's decision. I hope you can take it seriously."

Xie Ji reminded Xu Bin not to waste time on those "Poems", "Books", "Rites", "Music", "Yi" and "Spring and Autumn".

This is considered cheating on him.

Xu Bin did not expect that he would directly take the palace examination. If he did not do well in the palace examination, he would not be able to become an official.

"What do you think is the way to be an official?"

The way to be an official, why did the Prime Minister mention the way to be an official?

"Making decisions for the people." He uttered this sentence when he thought of those lovely people.

Those people are really cute sometimes, they are simple and kind.

When Xu Bin thought about the people supporting him, he felt happy and had a sense of accomplishment. If he could make them all happy, then all his wishes would be fulfilled. He wanted to raise those people to be fat and white.

"In this way, you don't have to worry about the imperial examination." Xie Ji said.

Don't worry? Xu Bin thought, the imperial examination is not the way to become an official.

Is this a leak, or is the prime minister himself leaking the problem?

Shen Yi and Wei Zhenzhi also noticed that the way to be an official may be the direction of this examination question.

Is this a missed question?

Xie Ji looked at Shen Yi. Wei Zhen knew that he would not reveal the topic, but Shen Yi, if you dare to leak it, I will break your legs.

"Prime Minister, what did you just say? I'm deaf, can you say it again?"

Shen Yi asked knowingly, looking a little confused, which made Wei Zhenzhi click his tongue in surprise.

"You didn't even hear the Prime Minister's words clearly. The Prime Minister was talking about how to serve the king. How can this great country lack the embellishment of poems and songs? This sea, Yan and river are clear, and they cannot lack literati."

"How to write a beautiful article is the right way."

Let me go, you Wei Zhenzhi, you made this up, I thought they were really talking about poetry and poetry.

"Yes, yes, I want to tell them something. The imperial examination is coming soon, and we need to read more poems and songs of our predecessors, especially those articles with gorgeous words and refined sentences. It is best to praise the prime minister and your majesty. An article praising a peaceful and prosperous age."

He will say this when he gets back, and when the time comes for the imperial examination, they will have a black face.

Xie Ji:……

Wei Zhenzhi: You will be beaten to death.
Chapter completed!