Although the man on the grassland behaves rudely. But it is also quite trustworthy. Liu Xin was able to subdue them. In addition to strong force. The promise to provide them with tea is also an important reason. The promise was not fulfilled last year. If you can't produce tea again this year. Liu Xin's status in the eyes of the Huns is probably about to plummet. This year's batch of tea must not be lost. So Liu Xin especially emphasized. Need to be escorted by Zhang Zhao himself.
Actually along the way. Don't worry about safety. Otherwise, Liu Xin would not let Zhang Zhao be responsible for the escort. And will select a general who can be used to fighting. Jiangnan is rainy and humid. This is the enemy of tea transportation. Just get caught in the rain. No matter how good the tea is, it will become worthless. Zhang Zhao is well versed in astronomy and geography. I also tried my best along the way. Use eighteen martial arts. Only then did the tea arrive smoothly in Xiangyang.
Liu Xin finished reading the list submitted by Zhang Zhao. Nodded with satisfaction. Said: "Last year, the production of tea was less than 100 catties. This year it will reach three thousand catties. It is already a big improvement."
Zhang Zhao arched his hands and said, "It's a pity. Most of it is inferior leaf tea."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "Those Huns on the grassland buy tea to make milk tea. Leaf tea is already good for them. If you really provide bud tea to them, it would be a violent thing."
The tea was produced under Liu Xin's proposal. Naturally, there are not so many varieties. It is simply divided into bud tea and leaf tea. As the name suggests. Bud tea is the tender tea picked from the tea tree. Leaf tea is a large leaf that has grown. but. Whether bud tea or leaf tea. The processing technology is the same. Don't talk about the Huns. They are ordinary people. Only wealthy people can drink leaf tea.
Although after a year of hard work. The output of tea is still very low. It is not enough to meet the needs of mass consumption. This time Zhang Zhao came to Xiangyang. Bring all the tea produced this year. Even he himself didn't dare to keep one or two.
It is said that the Huns bought tea by boiling it with goat's milk or mare's milk. Can not help but sigh with regret. Repeatedly said: "Those Huns really spoiled good things. The lord won't sell all the leaf tea to them, right?"
Liu Xin smiled and said: "Things are rare and expensive. How can I sell all the leaf tea to them. Let's do it. One thousand catties of bud tea is distributed according to the grade of officials. One thousand catties of leaf tea are sold to various departments in the grassland. There is another one. Qianjin leaf tea is a government-specialized product. It is sold to countries in the Western Regions..."
While talking. Liu Xin saw a petite figure flashing past the hall door. He has good eyesight. I recognized it as a little maid in Cai Jue's room. Could not help but waved. Said: "Zibu. You have worked so hard to transport these tea leaves. How to distribute it is up to you. Remember to take some of my share and give it to the Qiaoxuanqiao staff in Lujiang County."
When Qiao Xuan first arrived in Xiangyang a few days ago. I complained to Liu Xin. He can't drink the best tea. in fact. Not only did Qiao Xuan fail to drink the best tea. He can't even drink ordinary tea. Because there is no tea on the market. The tea he used to drink. Liu Xin gave it to him when he was in Lujiang.
Zhang Zhao did not know about Liu Xin's visit to find the "Second Bridge". But he knew that Liu Xin had appointed a civilian supervisor. Specially responsible for supervising officials at all levels. And this civil supervisor is Qiao Xuan in Lujiang County. to be frank. Zhang Zhao still admires Qiao Xuan. Under his supervision. From the prefect of Lujiang County. Down to the subordinate staff. All of them are conscientious in performing their duties. The development of Lujiang City is also much faster than other places. There is also a credit for Qiao Xuan.
I heard that Liu Xin wanted to send tea to Qiao Xuan. It shows that Liu Xin is very positive about Qiao Xuan's achievements. Zhang Zhao is naturally full of promises. Handed back.
Liu Xin waited for Zhang Zhao to leave. He also walked out of the hall. But the figure of that little maid was missing. The rules in the State Shepherd's Mansion are very strict. That little maid is the person next to Cai Jue. According to reason, it shouldn't be here. Now this little maid appeared here. There is only one possibility. Cai Jue has something to tell himself.
Cai Jue spends most of his time taking care of those children in the house. Then, check the accounts of those shops occasionally. Never take the initiative to ask political affairs. But she is from the Cai family in Xiangyang after all. It doesn't seem to be justified not to care about the family at all. There must be something she sent the maid here.
Liu Xin suddenly thought of Cai He. Cai He is Cai Jue's youngest brother. The first student of Xiangyang Academy. Liu Xin was very satisfied with the effect of his mission to the Western Regions last year. Liu Xin also promised to arrange a suitable official position for Cai He. It's just that there hasn't been too many things recently. Liu Xin was also happy. Accompanying his wives, concubines and children at home all day. I even forgot about Cai He.
Needless to say. Cai Jue sent a maid here. I must be asking myself about Cai He's arrangements. As for why Cai Jue didn't ask a few days ago. And send someone to ask today. It must have been someone from the Cai family who had asked him these days.
Liu Xin thought he had already thought of the crux of the problem. Could not help but laugh. He repeatedly ordered: "Come here. Go and ask Master Tian Feng to come over."
Since we have to arrange an official position for Cai He. Liu Xin was ready to be more formal. And Tian Feng is the official secretary. Only official positions arranged by him can be regarded as formal. This is an endorsement of Cai He. It is also an explanation to Cai Jue.
Tian Feng is the same as Jushou. They were all the old people who followed Liu Xin when they were in Jizhou. Their talents may not be as good as Guo Jia, Cheng Yu and others. But their loyalty is unquestionable. Liu Xin's trust is also the most. but. Because Jushou is in charge of the Phantom Secret Spy. Therefore, he has more opportunities to contact Liu Xin. Tian Feng rarely had the opportunity to be summoned by Liu Xin alone.
I heard Liu Xin send someone to invite. Tian Feng was taken aback. Thought something big happened. There is no time to change the clothes. He ran over in a hurry in his home clothes.
Liu Xin couldn't help smiling and said, "Yuan Hao. It's not a big deal. Don't worry. Come on. Sit down and have a sip of tea first."
Tian Feng found out that he was strange. She smiled embarrassedly. Sit down opposite Liu Xin. I drank two sips of tea. Set your mind. Then he asked, "I don't know if the Lord calls his subordinates to come. What can I tell you."
Liu Xin nodded and said: "Xiangyang Academy has been in existence for ten years. The first fifty students will graduate this year. I don't know the arrangements for them. You have plans."
The original intention of Xiangyang Academy was founded. It is to cultivate talents for Dahan. Students in the academy unless they don’t want to. Otherwise, after graduation, you have to enter the DPRK as an official. Tian Feng is the official secretary. In charge of the appointment and removal of officials in the world. Naturally, I was prepared.
I heard Liu Xin ask about this. Tian Feng thought for a while. He handed over and said: "Students have achieved small achievements in the academy, but the practice is not enough. The subordinates think. They should start with small things first. They can be assigned to Zhongxian. Serve as the county prime minister or arrest the envoy. Stay for one year. The evaluation will be carried out in the future. Only important tasks can be entrusted."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "Although this method is safe. But have you thought about it? Chang'an City will soon be completed. At that time, the six departments will be moved to Chang'an. The six departments will also be enriched and perfected. A lot of manpower is needed. These colleges are kept. Students don’t need it. Is it impossible to recruit talents from other places."
Dahan used to select talents. The recommendation system of the village is adopted. And most of the people who can be recommended are the children of the gentry. At the beginning of Liu Xin's establishment of the Academy. It adopted a policy of half for scholars and underachievers. The purpose is to inject fresh blood among court officials. Avoid the dominance of the gentry family.
In order to prevent a backlash from the noble families in the world. These plans are still highly classified. but. These secrets do not need to be kept from Jushou and Tian Feng. therefore. Hearing what Liu Xin said. Tian Feng has roughly understood what Liu Xin meant. I couldn't help but leaned down and said, "If so, my subordinates think. These students can be arranged in each of the six departments."
The Han Dynasty in the future. There will no longer be positions for three publics and nine officials. Of course. People like Yang Biao and Huang Wan chose to rely firmly on Liu Xin's former officials. Their official position was still preserved. It's just that there is no real power. In other words. from now on. The three gongs and nine qings only have the qualifications to discuss politics. There is no power to govern. The imperial center that was replaced by it. It will be the cabinet and six departments re-established by Liu Xin in Xiangyang. therefore. Tian Feng will be cautious about the candidates who enter the sixth department. These officials in the six ministries are equivalent to the three public and nine officials of the past. Let the students who have just stepped out of the academy take up some important positions. If it weren't for Liu Xin to point it out specifically. Tian Feng really didn't dare to take this idea.
Who knows. Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "This is not necessary. It is just for proper employment. If these students are allowed to start from the county. The starting point is too low. If you want to shoulder heavy responsibilities. I don't know if you have to wait until the year of the monkey. Liu's meaning. You can assign them to the comparison of conditions. A good county. Serving as a prefect or long history. If you are proficient in martial arts, you can also serve as a captain in the local army. Wait for half a year. If it can be of great use, you can transfer to the sixth department."
Liu Xin's arrangement was also helpless. Regardless of the cabinet or six. It's just an empty shelf now. Several academicians and six scholars in the cabinet. Now they are just fulfilling the duties of a counselor. But after moving the capital to Chang'an. Everything should be formal. The six agencies must also be enriched as soon as possible.
right now. The six yamen in Chang'an City have been built. What needs to be added is nothing more than the people inside. There are many book officials and handymen. Instead, the most lacking are the servants of the six departments and the officers of the subordinate departments, such as the officers of the officers, the officers of the members, and the principals. If it is in peace time. These people can be transferred from counties and counties. But the world has not yet settled down. The prefectures and counties served as the foundation of the Han Dynasty. It is very necessary to maintain relative stability. Liu Xin, the official there, would not be easily transferred. At least for the time being, they cannot be mobilized. and so. This group of students from Xiangyang Academy became the best candidates.
in fact. Liu Xin's arrangement is not in contradiction with Tian Feng. It is for this group of students to go to the grassroots to exercise for a period of time. Then delegate the important task. But the starting point for Liu Xin's arrangement was higher. The exercise cycle is also shorter.
Tian Feng was slightly taken aback. I soon understood what Liu Xin meant. He quickly arched his hands. Said: "The subordinates will make arrangements."
Liu Xin nodded. Suddenly he asked: "Yuan Hao. How do Cai and you plan to arrange."