As Li Yifu said, his letter was quickly returned to Li Zhi, and they were all in urgent letters.

There was no suspense, and it was not only involved in the clerks, but also those Jinshi who were waiting for the vacant official positions. In the letter, Li Zhi also stated that he would not return to Chang'an for the time being and was preparing to stay in Luoyang for a while. Of course, the reason was that he was physical.

But no one paid attention to where Li Zhi was going, and this new variegated system immediately caused an uproar.

"How can this be done?"

"Isn't this a nonsense?"

"Let's go and ask Du Zhongshu to find out."

The court also immediately divided, and the smell of gunpowder among the nobles and commoners gradually became stronger.

In fact, the influx of all kinds of people is extremely harmful to officials, because once the number of people increases, the competition will be greater, and it is very difficult to get promoted. There is no suspense. However, the common people are eager to expand the common people in the court. The influx of all kinds of people is definitely to promote poor people, and nobles cannot be officials. This is beneficial to them. Weighing the interests, and of course choosing the latter. The former is only temporary harm, while the latter is long-term benefit.

Then it will be a double blow to the nobles. On the one hand, it will increase competitiveness, and on the other hand, it will weaken the aristocrats' power in the court. In the past, the nobles can continuously replenish the family system, and the sons of ministers are born to be officials. However, if the various colors are relaxed, batches of clerks will be promoted, and the replenishment speed will be significantly higher than that of the family system, which is a very strong impact.

Of course, the noble officials opposed it, but the problem was that the emperor was not there, so you could not object immediately, so you could only go to the minister to ask for a clarity.

Political Affairs Hall.

"It's outrageous. Why don't we all know about such a big thing?"

Du Zhenglun slapped the table and pointed at Li Yi's mansion, and said furiously. He and Li Yi's mansion were both the Secretariat, but they didn't know anything about this. When the subordinates came to ask him, he was confused. This was too disregarded by him. For an old minister like him, it was too shameful. Moreover, Li Yi's mansion did this obviously violated the rules, and everyone had a tacit understanding, so everyone would discuss it first if there was something.

A look of rampantness flashed in Li Yifu's eyes, but in a flash, he bowed and smiled: "Shu Du, please calm down. Li asked you all to come today, just to explain this matter to you."

Lu Chengqing looked unhappy and said, "Li Zhongshu, now that the imperial edict has been issued, you have come to tell us, it's too late."

Li Yifu sighed and said, "This is also a reason. I have discussed it with Shangshu Han."

Everyone immediately looked at Han Yi, with a hint of worry in their eyes. If the two of them colluded, the balanced power of the Zhengshi Hall would be broken. The hostility between Han Yi and Li Yi's mansion also balanced the power in the court to a certain extent.

Just knowing this, it seems that Wu Meiniang is going to use me until death this time. Of course, Han Yi would not be fooled, and said with a slight smile: "I remember when Li Zhongshu discussed with me, you had already written a letter."

Li Yifu said: "Isn't there any way to do this? Shangshu Han, you are so anxious. I have to write to His Majesty immediately!"

Han Yi smiled without saying a word.

When Lu Chengqing and the others saw Han Yi's expression, they wondered again. Judging from the situation, Han Yi didn't seem to be standing on Li Yi's side.

Wei Siqian said anger: "It's over now, and it's useless to say that these things are useless. Please tell me what's going on?" He was tough and did not have so many twists and turns.

Li Yifu smiled and said, "Oh, this is the case. I believe you all know about the Ministry of Revenue's promotion to a group of clerks."

This guy is really endless! Han Yi rolled his eyes a little.

Lu Chengqing said: "This matter has been decided long ago, I wonder what is the relationship with this matter?"

Li Yifu said: "But after the news came out recently, many clerks were dissatisfied with this. If, according to the system of this dynasty, none of the clerks promoted by the Ministry of Revenue were qualified, those clerks who had their hair turned white naturally felt unfair. But it was understandable that Han Shangshu did this and I also supported it very much. For this reason, I wrote to Your Majesty to relax the conditions for the varied flow. In this way, not only can the anger be quelled, but it is also a good thing for the country."

Du Zhenglun sneered and said, "It's so strange. I didn't expect that Li Zhongshu, you will still care about the feelings of those clerks."

When Han Yi made this suggestion, no one thought of this. Isn’t it because the clerks have no human rights and a humble status, so they don’t need to consider their feelings at all. It’s a good fortune for anyone to be promoted. If not, it is normal. Therefore, although Li Yifu’s words are not unreasonable, they will only make people laugh when will Li Yifu think about others like this?

Li Yifu said: "Du Zhongshu doesn't take those people seriously, but it doesn't mean that everyone will think like Du Zhongshu."

"you--!"

Du Zhenglun glared at Li Yi's mansion angrily.

Wei Siqian snorted: "Even so, it's important. Have you ever thought that once this happens, a large number of clerks will be promoted to officials, and each official office will become very crowded. How much burden will this bring to the finances and will affect the operation of the court? Or - Li Zhongshu's actions are selfish."

Li Yifu said: "I think it's Wei Zhongcheng who is infuriated with his own feelings."

Wei Siqian frowned and said, "I, Wei Siqian, have no guilt for the world. I hope Li Zhongshu will explain clearly, what selfish thoughts did Mr. Wei carry?"

Li Yifu smiled and said, "I'm afraid that Wei Zhongcheng will be dull when he says it!"

Wei Siqian said: "It's okay for you to say it. If it's reasonable, Mr. Wei should apologize to Your Majesty."

"Then I'll just say it."

Li Yifu said seriously: "Now most of the officials in the court are from gentry, with a large number of scattered officials. They hold the salary of the court but do not serve the court. Although there are many officials in the court, Han Shangshu can only be forced to select talents from the clerks to go to the northwest-!"

"Hey hey hey!" Han Yi couldn't help it and interrupted Li Yi's mansion, "Li Zhongshu, just talk about the matter, don't always get involved with me."

"Don't blame Han Shangshu, don't blame him. But this matter has arisen, I have to mention it!" Li Yifu said hurriedly.

Han Yi rubbed his forehead and showed a helpless expression on his face.

Of course he was not trying to stop this, because it had nothing to do with Li Yi's mandate. Wu Meiniang was manipulating it from behind. If Changsun Wuji didn't say anything, he wouldn't be so stupid that he would immediately break up with Wu Meiniang. He was doing it for Lu Chengqing and others to see. I was just kidnapped by Li Yi's mansion. I was not on the same side. Don't think wrongly.

Li Yifu was also worried that Han Yi would get angry, so he said: "Even if we don't mention the northwest incident, let's talk about the family system, the descendants of nobles, gentry clans, and the descendants of the senior officials in the court, and they can easily enter the court as officials, but this official can have more sons. Look at how old the concubines of Changsun Taiwei are, they are already fifth-rank scattered officials. If this continues, sooner or later there will be redundant officials, but no one has ever said half of this. In addition, since the Northern Wei Dynasty, there have been redundant officials, but those who can be officials at that time were all gentry clans, and most of the officials in the court came from gentry clans. Everyone understands this matter. Wei Zhongcheng, I think the reason why you oppose is that you are only concerned about the interests of the nobles. If I relax the family system, I'm afraid you won't say that."

Lu Chengqing said: "Li Zhongshu's words are wrong. During the Zhenguan period, Emperor Taizong also reduced officials. Moreover, since the beginning of the self-government, he has repeatedly weakened the family system. How can you say that no one has said half of this?"

Li Yifu said: "But don't forget the great resistance from the Emperor Taizong at that time. If the finances could not support the huge salary of officials at that time, I would be afraid that the result would not be like this."

Du Zhenglun sneered: "In other words, Li Zhongshu believes that it is very unfair to have nobles and live in favor of superiority, so he promoted a large number of clerks to come up and live in favor of superiority together. This is fair."

"No, no!"

Li Yifu waved his hand and said, "I have no intention. I do this only for the court. Many officials from noble families do nothing all day long, but enjoy the treatment of high-ranking officials and generous salaries. Isn't it really beneficial to the country if they continue to do so? Now my Tang Dynasty is thriving and requires a large number of talents. Therefore, Your Majesty constantly emphasizes that it is necessary to promote talent. Many clerks and officials' disciples are talented, but they cannot stand out because of their background. I think the court should give them this opportunity so that they can show their skills and inspire the children of nobles. If they don't work hard, they will be destined to be eliminated."

As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Chengqing and others were stunned.

Li Yifu said this very directly, and it makes sense. The nobles were born as officials. Who would cherish this thing that was within their reach? Many nobles were unwilling to be officials. However, the clerks had to work more than ten times more than ordinary people and had the opportunity to enter the current situation. His words were really not wrong at all, but why few people mentioned it? Is it just a sober person in Li Yifu? It has always been an era when aristocrats were in power, and everyone was used to the family system. In the past, who dared to propose it in the court? Isn’t this intention to go against the nobles in the world?

The fact that Li Yi Mansion dares to propose it now is enough to prove that the common people can compete with the nobles in the court.

Lu Chengqing and Wei Siqian are both from high-ranking families, and they are both gentlemen. They also know what the situation is for a noble family, and they are really ashamed to say that they can only sigh in their hearts.
Chapter completed!