The breathing of the officials in the Golden Palace suddenly became heavier.
Why do we serve as officials? For fame and profit, and to assist the holy way.
Going to an academy to be a famous teacher does not involve government affairs, which is better for spiritual practice, but it is basically a name without benefits, unlike being an official who can provide protection for future generations.
However, being a famous teacher in Fang Yun's academy is completely different. The benefits of those magical objects have exceeded what one can earn from being an official.
Being an official can at most make one's descendants wealthy and noble for a few generations, but it will not bring any benefit to the later generations' literary status. However, whether it is the algae fish, the wisdom-enhancing incense or other magical objects, they can bring great benefits to the later generations in terms of literary status, not to mention, it is also of great help to one's own literary status.
If Fang Yun had said this at the beginning, they would not have believed it, because that was a treasure that the Holy Academy urgently needed and strictly controlled. However, when Fang Yun met the three Jinshi for the first time in the Zuo Xiang Pavilion a few days ago, he generously gave them the Holy Incense of Enlightenment, so they could not help but believe it.
Many officials immediately began to think about whether it would be more profitable for them to continue to be officials or to become famous teachers in those colleges as soon as possible.
Obviously, Fang Yun's reward is too tempting. At that time, a large number of highly educated scholars will surely go to apply for the position of famous teacher. If they do not go as soon as possible, in a few years, they may not be able to take up the position unless they have the rank of Grand Secretary.
After all, compared with the number of scholars in the entire Shengyuan Continent, the number of famous teachers in those academies is pitifully small.
Yang Xuwen smiled and said, "Fang Xusheng, I am old and cannot serve as an official for many more years. After I resign, can I go to the academy and get a job there?"
Fang Yun smiled and said, "Though those five colleges are specialized and specialized, they also require Confucianism and various subjects as secondary courses. You are a famous scholar in Jingguo, and perhaps you will become a great scholar in a few years. If you go to teach, it would be like using a butcher knife to kill a chicken. This official is more than happy to have you."
Zhang Poyue followed up and said, "I'll also reserve a position, but I'll try to work part-time."
Fang Yun smiled and said, "As long as the laws of Jing State allow it, officials of the current dynasty can work part-time."
Everyone instinctively glanced at the Queen Mother behind the curtain, and they all noticed that her breathing had become irregular.
Once Fang Yun establishes the academy, some of Jing State's great talents will inevitably join him, which will inevitably lead to the overall weakening of Jing State's officials. Although these people still represent Jing State's national strength, it means the decline of the royal family's power.
Fang Yun actually proposed a part-time job. Although it might be a win-win situation, it might also be digging into the royal family's roots. It was difficult for the royal family to object because it would offend the entire bureaucratic group.
Once the bureaucrats receive double salaries, they will basically remain neutral if Fang Yun fights with the royal family. Once they remain neutral, it actually means that Fang Yun has won.
The Queen Mother looked at Fang Yun outside the curtain and suddenly felt deeply sad.
Even if Fang Yun did not serve as the left prime minister, but only served as the head of various colleges, his power would soon surpass that of the royal family.
The Queen Mother had a feeling that Fang Yun was indeed trying to seize power, but not to attack the royal family or to become emperor himself. Instead, he had greater goals and was only affecting the imperial power incidentally.
Just like, as people keep moving forward, they will always accidentally step on some ants.
The ants are right, and the humans are right too.
Yang Xuwen and others were the first to show goodwill, and the other officials naturally stopped being reserved and praised Fang Yun for his move, saying it was a blessing for the country of Jing. This great achievement was second only to Confucius opening a private school to educate the saints.
However, these officials praised Fang Yun not just out of selfish desires, but more out of admiration, because they knew very well how difficult it was for the Fifth Palace to establish an academy in Jingguo, and Fang Yun must have made huge contributions.
After discussing the academy, Fang Yun said: "The second step of the true face is to respect the rites and restore the past. As everyone has seen, blindly respecting the rites and restore the past does not work. Therefore, the third step is to change the direction."
When they heard the words "change direction", all the officials opened their eyes wide and listened attentively.
Fang Yun said: "I have said before that benevolence, righteousness, etiquette and morality are like flawless white hands, while the black ink is like black ink. How can a white hand not turn black when holding ink? I wanted to remove the ink before, but my colleagues objected. Then, I will sincerely change my ways and not let my flawless white hands touch the dirty black ink. The etiquette of the human race started with offering sacrifices to heaven, and should also be returned to heaven. How can it be stained by worldly filth? Of course, this matter must be done slowly and not in a hurry. Next, I will start from the Ministry of Personnel and start to implement the black ink. If there is anything wrong, my colleagues can give me advice. I will abide by those eight words and correct it if there is any, and encourage myself if there is nothing wrong."
Sheng Boyuan said: "Prime Minister Fang, I think that the court officials are bare-handed and hold ink. We cannot discard ink just because it is black, nor can we stop touching ink just because our hands get dirty. The sages of all ages have always weighed benevolence, righteousness, propriety and profit. What we need to do is to keep our hands stained with as little ink as possible, while making the ink most beneficial to the country. Therefore, I do not agree with Fang Xusheng's move to abandon propriety and pursue profit."
Fang Yun smiled and said, "Minister Sheng has misunderstood. I have not abolished etiquette. I have even discussed with the Palace of Rites to give etiquette a higher status. Of course, this needs to change slowly. I should say that this time the court is carrying out the benefit under the supervision of etiquette. As long as it does not violate etiquette and the cabinet reaches a consensus, it can be implemented."
Sheng Boyuan asked: "Now the position of Minister of Culture is vacant, and there are only three of the four ministers. If these three agree, does that mean the cabinet has reached a consensus?"
Fang Yun smiled and said, "Of course not. The cabinet not only has four ministers, but also cabinet councilors and cabinet walkers. This minister has a good plan and will prepare to implement it."
"Please explain clearly, Prime Minister." Sheng Boyuan said.
Fang Yun smiled and said, "In Jingguo, the cabinet councilors are all high-ranking officials, such as the six ministers, and although the governors, governors and governors are not in the capital, they can still send letters to discuss politics. As for the cabinet walkers, there are too many titles and a mixture of good and bad people. They should be reconsidered soon. However, whether it is the four prime ministers, the cabinet councilors or the cabinet walkers, they are all officials of Jingguo and should have the right to participate in politics. This prime minister initially suggests that for those decrees with less impact, the cabinet ministers can decide on their own, and if they encounter opposition, they can discuss with the officials. For those decrees with greater impact, the cabinet councilors will vote, and only if two-thirds of the people agree can they be implemented. As for the decrees with huge impact, the cabinet walkers should also participate, and the decrees can only be passed with the support of more than two-thirds of the people. Of course, this is just my initial suggestion. If the officials oppose, this prime minister will make improvements."
After Fang Yun finished speaking, the Golden Palace fell silent.
Almost all the officials showed expressions of horror.
They had seen a similar system in Fang Yun's "Political History", and bureaucrats in various countries had certain implicit rules. For example, if the officials opposed too strongly, the decree would basically not be officially promulgated.
However, the political struggles among the courts of various countries were previously carried out under the surface, with each following underlying rules.
Now, Fang Yun has actually formulated clear and formal rules, and everything is put on the table. This completely subverts the decision-making method of Jingguo and even the ten countries.
Zhang Poyue asked in a low voice: "Prime Minister Fang, this form of bureaucracy does not seem to be exactly the same as all the countries in your Political History."
Fang Yun smiled and said, "If you read the Political History carefully, you will find that among the more than 200 countries listed in it, none of them have completely identical systems, political systems, and government operation models. Our Jingguo's new model naturally does not exist in the Political History. The Prime Minister has given this model a new name. Cabinet Centralism!"
High in the sky, there seems to be a great force looming.