In Moling at the end of October, there is a kind of desolate autumn and desolate autumn. After a series of wars, Jiangdong is like a recovered patient and urgently needs a period of peace and tranquility to recover.

It was already late at night, and a ray of cold wind was brought in the window slightly blown open by the wind. Gao Chong was unable to sleep, so he gently stood up and tightened the quilt towards Da Qiao on the inside. Da Qiao was pregnant and couldn't bear the cold, which was no better than the past.

"Shao Chong, is it still early?" Da Qiao frowned slightly and said softly.

Gao Chong smiled humbly, put on his clothes and got up and said, "Ayu, I'm clamoring for you. I'll move to the study to sleep tomorrow!"

Da Qiao smiled tolerantly and stood up and said, "It's not your business, it's mainly because the little guy is not honest. He was bullied by him (she) just now."

"Well, let me touch you. This is a stupid boy, or a wild girl. How dare you be so arrogant?" Gao Chong said, leaning down and gently caressing Qiao Weilong's abdomen.

Da Qiao blushed, spat lowly, and said coquettishly: "I don't mean it. I want me to say that it must be a boy, otherwise how could he be so troubled, like his father!"

"Maybe, if it's a girl, I will definitely like it more!" Gao Chong put his ear on Da Qiao's abdomen, listening to the fetus' pulsation, a hint of surprise and sweetness flashed through his heart.

Although he has become a prince, from Gao Chong's inner feelings, this sentence is sincere. In the years of troubled times, men have too many opportunities to die in the battlefield. On the contrary, women can live relatively safely. In fact, many fathers and mothers also hope that their children will make their mark, but their greatest wish is to pray for their children to live safely.

With a hint of nostalgia and reluctance, Gao Chong walked out of the room. It was a good time to think late at night. The debate during the day made Gao Chong suddenly understand a truth: if Jiangdong, where population and economy are not above the top, it is necessary to carry out major reforms. The first step of reform should start with the personnel selection system. It is obvious to all. If no major changes are made, it can change the situation of talents withering after the three generations as Lu Su said.

To win the final victory, you must prepare for the future.

Undoubtedly, establishing schools in each county and recruiting students is an effective way to cultivate talents. Xu Jing does not have the ability to do things in this regard and must appoint another suitable candidate. This person is related to the future future and destiny of Jiangdong. If he is a talented person, he can forge the foundation of Jiangdong for a hundred years. If he is a mediocre person, he will destroy the great rivers and mountains he has finally earned.

Who is more suitable?

Is it Lu Su, Xu Shu, Liu Ye, or Zhang Zhao, Heqia, Du Xi, and Zhang Wen?

Gao Chong couldn't take it away for a while.

As he walked, thinking about it, suddenly a faint fragrance of flowers came into Gao Chong's nose. Gao Chong looked up and saw a few buds planted in the staggered courtyard. The delicate stamens were moistened by the night dew, competing to exude an attractive fragrance.

Gao Chong stood in front of the peony flowers for a long time, silent for a long time. In fact, this flower is like a human being, and what he has to work hard is just a moment of youth. After unremitting efforts, Gao Chong finally took his destiny into his own hands, and there is still a longer way to go to seize the courtesan.

Before I knew it, I saw a little white belly in the east.

"People handsome, the morning dew is cold-blooded-!" An old voice sounded from behind. Gao Chong turned around and saw an old man with gray hair standing behind him with a flower hoe. The old man's eyes were turbid and a little timid. This was the servant who specialized in managing flowers and plants in the mansion. He was there when he was in Sun Jing. Later, Gao Chong moved here. Da Qiao saw that the old gardener was pitiful and kept him.

"It's dawn, time is so fast!" Gao Chong sighed in emotion, then moved his body a few steps away.

The old gardener lifted the flower hoe and hoeed the lush flower plant hard. Every time he hoe, one or two flowers were poured over to the ground, and the withered petals suddenly spread out into a small courtyard.

"Why did you need to hoe such a good flower?" Gao Chong asked in confusion.

The old man stopped the flower hoe, raised a honest face, and said respectfully: "The plump man doesn't know that the peanuts are too dense. If some of them are not removed now, the flowers will not bloom in the next year because the grains are not full. Only by removing the weeds next to them will the main plant bloom better!"

Gao Chong looked at the fallen flowers in a daze. Compared with the ones left behind, these eliminated flowers are indeed weaker in the size of the stems and stamens. In such a natural environment, it is not a big deal to be eliminated. Fairness, yes, only by seeking a fair competition method can the "weird" of Jiangdong grow vigorously.

A vague idea suddenly arose in Gao Chong's mind, wouldn't it be better if the selected talents could be repaired like these peonies? If the selected talents could be put together, compete fairly, survive the fittest, and hire the best.

Just when Gao Chong was worried about establishing a talent selection system, Zhou Yu came to Gao Chong as promised after returning to his hometown with Xiao Qiao to worship his ancestors. Although he looked a little unnatural after meeting Xu Shu and Lu Su.

"Gong Jin, Zi Jing, Yuan Zhi, if the recommended candidates are evaluated by public examinations in the process of selecting talents and appointing talents, those with excellent grades will be recruited, and those with no real talents will be eliminated, do you think?" Facing the three people who were trusted, Gao Chong made a clear idea and said what he thought was together.

Xu Shu's expression moved and he replied loudly: "Good handsome guy is a good idea!" He came from a commoner and ran into a wall with Liu Biao. If it weren't for Gao Chong, he might still live in seclusion today and could not show his ambitions. Therefore, Xu Shu had no worries about Gao Chong's ideas.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu smiled slightly and said, "The idea of ​​using test scores as the basis for appointing talents is really incredible, but if you think about it carefully, it is practical. At least you can eliminate those mediocre talents who rely on relationships to squeeze out their positions."

Lu Su pondered for a moment, and waited for the two of them to finish their speech, and finally said slowly: "The system of recommendation and recruitment has been a long time since the decree is clearly abolished, and if it is explicitly ordered to abandon it, it may be boycotted by the gentry officials in the court. Since the general has made up his mind to reform the employment mechanism, he must consider this point. Although the Han Dynasty is small, its majesty is still there. The issue of employment seems simple, but in fact it is complicated. If an improper handling is done, it may arouse unanimous opposition from the court. It will be bad at that time."

When we meet each other, we hate each other too late, and we chat with each other late at night; when we have a wish to make a feast, we will be happy with each other.

In the end of the Han Dynasty, Gao Chong, Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Xu Shu, four young men in their twenties, were in Moling, Jiangnan, far away from Chaodu, and were imagining a major event that could change the fate of many people. Even they didn't understand the importance of this matter.

"Where is the coach?" The officials sent to various counties came happily to say goodbye, but were ruthlessly turned away.

"Have anyone seen Lu Xiang?" The official was so anxious that he was like an ant on a hot pan, asking about Lu Su's whereabouts.

"Where is the military advisor?" As anxious as the subordinates, Sima in the army was.

"Have you seen my husband?" Xiao Qiao, who was newlywed, did not see Zhou Yu coming back, rushed to ask his sister in a hurry.

Da Qiao lowered her head and carefully embroidered a piece of silk cloth, which was a bellyband prepared for the child. Although Gao Chong was prominent, his parents died early. Da Qiao had to take care of the care and raising children.

"Qinger, are your brother-in-law and Gong Jin discussing major issues in the study? Ouch——" Da Qiao shouted softly, and then accidentally stabbed the needle into the tip of his fingers, and a bright blood bead sifted out and slid down.

Xiao Qiao quickly took out the brocade handkerchief from his arms and complained: "Sister Yu, now you are pregnant, just lie down well. Leave these things to the maid."

Da Qiao smiled cleverly, put his jade finger in his mouth, sucked it gently, and said, "You! You don't understand yet--, these things are only meaningful only if you do them yourself."

Compared with the promotion of military generals based on military achievements, the selection mechanism for civil servants is undoubtedly much more complicated.

In the study, four pine oil lamps have been replaced, but the four men are still not sleepy. Faced with the idea proposed by Gao Chong, the three most valued advisers of Gao Chong are gradually improving the future talent selection methods.

The examination should focus on how to cultivate oneself and manage the family, govern the country and pacify the world. The content is mainly based on poetry and prose and memorial meanings. Each county will organize students to participate in the county examination first. Only those who pass the examination can be recommended to participate in the state examination. Those who have excellent results in the state examination can be finally awarded official positions. In this way, equal competition can be encouraged and admission will be selected. Regardless of the status of the examination, no matter the wealth, no matter the wealth, no matter the criminals who commit crimes, they can participate. The two-layer selection mechanism of the county examination and the state examination can also prevent people from cheating on their exams to a certain extent.

"I want to use the name of the imperial examination instead of the examination and recruitment system. What do you think?" Gao Chong was full of confidence after being affirmed.

Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Xu Shu looked at each other and laughed. Lu Su said: "If this matter is done, you can change the scholar, not knowing about books, observing the corrupt atmosphere of filial piety and integrity, and living apart from fathers. When the imperial examination is implemented in the future, it will be the peak of Jiangdong."

"If things are done, all the heroes in the world will be in my trap!" The beating lamps reflected Gao Chong's deep and hot pupils. Under his sharp edges and angular bridge of his knife, there was a slightly upturned beard. Although it was a little childish, it was so rebellious and unique.

Looking at Gao Chong's energetic expression, Zhou Yu's mood was never as uneasy as today. Even under Sun Ce's account, he dared not say that he had gained 100% trust. However, here with Gao Chong, Zhou Yu suddenly understood why so many people were willing to serve Gao Chong.

Zhou Yu thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "The new policy of pampering the imperial examination is complicated. If there is no capable person to implement it, the long talk this night will be just a flower in the mirror and a moon in the water."

Gao Chong nodded. Xu Jing was a famous man, and he was indeed not a trustworthy person.

"I don't know who can take this important task?" Gao Chong asked. After the establishment of the imperial examination, the position of the State Middle School will become important. In addition to having the knowledge and reputation of Qingzhong Gaoliang, those who hold this position must also be honest and self-love and have strict ethics.

Xu Shu said at this time: "People the handsome man, Cui Yan of Qinghe can take on this important task!"

"Is it Cui Jigui, a disciple of Zheng Xuan?" Gao Chong said.

Cui Yan was a native of Wucheng, Dongcheng, Qinghe. He was young and Pu Ne. He liked fencing and martial arts. At the age of 23, he became Tingzheng and began to read "The Analects of Confucius" and "Han Poetry". Later, he joined the great scholar Zheng Xuan to study. He was as famous as Kong Rong of Lu and Xu You of Nanyang. At the beginning of Jian'an, the Yellow Turbans in Xuzhou captured the Beihai. Yan then moved to Qing, Xu, Yan, and Yu, and flew south to Jiang and Hu. At the end of the second year, Cui Yan went to Luling to study in Guanning. At the beginning of the third year, he was recommended by Xu Shu as the Liyang Order.

Xu Shu said: "A few days ago, Shu passed Liyang and once talked to Yan. Yan once said: Today, the country collapsed, the king moved, the people were abandoned, the people were famined and exiled, the public had no annual reserve, the people had no ambition to be stable, and it was difficult to last. Those who were righteous in the army won, and those who gave the people were strong. The war in Jiangdong was about to stop, and the people were not firm. You should collect the dispersed heart, diligent cultivation, and accumulate military funds. In this way, great achievements can be accomplished."

"If Yuan Zhi admires it, it must be an extraordinary person. In this way, you will pass on my order and summon Cui Yan to see him. If he is really talented, I should use it!" Gao Chong knew that Xu Shu was upright and not many people could be praised by him. He had heard of Cui Yan's reputation before. There was no problem with moral integrity when he was accepted by Zheng Xuan and Guan Ning.

On October 30, the third year of Jian'an, Gao Chong appointed Cui Yan as an encouragement to study, mainly responsible for the establishment of schools in various counties and the implementation of the imperial examination system.

Cui Yan is indeed a talent. With his efforts, schools in various counties were initially established in November. Because the school did not care about the family background, scholars and common people, wealth and poverty, and did not value reputation and disciples as private schools, for a time, those students who had no chance to become officials because of their poor backgrounds joined one after another.

"Sons from poor families can also enter the palace!" Considering the opposition of the conservative forces of the court, Gao Chong adopted Lu Su's advice and did not make too much public about this change in the employment system, but the news spread almost overnight, from Jiangnan to the Central Plains.

Under the disdainful gaze of the rich and wealthy families, countless down-and-out gentry and poor families, with their hopes and longing for the future, came all the way south with their families. Their arrival won Gao Chong a full talent reserve. Jiangdong attracted the attention of the great Central Plains for the first time because of a small change.

This is both surprising and invisible shock.

In this regard, Cao Cao, who had issued the "only talent is to promote" list for recruiting talents, undoubtedly has a longer-term strategic vision than Yuan Shao, Liu Biao and others. The rapid development of the middle and high cultivators made Cao Cao feel that it was awesome for the younger generation. Therefore, after seeing Gao Chong's recommendation for Yangzhou Governor, Cao Cao's attitude made a big turn of 180 degrees.

On November 1, 2018, the third year of Jian'an, Cao Cao unexpectedly went to court to submit a letter to General Lu Bu, the General of Pingdong, to be the governor of Yangzhou, and was granted the title of Marquis of Pingtao. At the same time, Xiahou Dun ordered to withdraw his troops from Xiaopei and wrote a handwritten letter to comfort Lao Bu. For a while, Lu Bu lived in Xuyang and was in great popularity. Sometimes a person showed too much, and he would inevitably become elated, and Lu Bu was the same.

With a fever, he made the most wrong decision in his life - attacking Hefei.

PS: The role of the imperial examination will gradually be reflected over time. Although it was about three hundred years earlier, I think it is basically in line with the social situation at that time. I have no other intention to appoint Cui Yan, so I only use this chapter to thank Brother Cui Yan, who has always supported me.
Chapter completed!