There were three ways to select an official in the Tang Dynasty: family background, mixed background, and imperial examinations.
Everyone was familiar with the imperial examinations. Ever since Emperor Wen of Sui started the imperial examinations, China's selection system was gradually replaced by the imperial examinations. However, everything had a process. During the Tang Dynasty, the imperial examinations weren't the most mainstream method to select an official. At this time, there were still many officials who relied on family background and mixed background to enter the imperial court.
Of course, in the Tang Dynasty, there were strict rules regarding who could become an official. Firstly, those who had a title could be inherited by their descendants. Secondly, relatives of the emperor could be given an official rank based on their relationship with the emperor. Thirdly, the great-grandson of a third-rank official or above, the grandson of a fifth-rank official or above, and the son of a second-rank official could become an official.
Wang Renbiao's situation was the second type of official — he was appointed as a member of the imperial family, and immediately became the provincial governor of a province. His starting point was much higher than those from humble families, mainly because his mother was Princess Tong 'an!
"Governor of Qizhou? Congratulations, Renbiao! I hope that Renbiao can benefit the people of the province and achieve great achievements! "
Li Zexuan was stunned for a moment before he cupped his hands towards Wang Renbiao.
Although he didn't know where Qizhou was, the governor of a province wasn't a small official. In modern times, it was equivalent to a high-ranking official.
For a long time, the Tang Dynasty used a three-tiered administrative system of Dao, Prefecture, and County. However, the actual authority of each Dao differed greatly, and there were many changes. Furthermore, the basis was the expansion of the regional commanders' authority, so this system was often called the "Virtual Three Levels".
At the beginning of Zhenguan Dynasty, Li Er divided the world into ten Daos. The Qizhou that Wang Renbiao was about to go to belonged to Gongji Province, also known as the Fengxiang Prefecture. Its governing area was Yong County, and it governed nine counties. It was relatively close to Chang 'an, and its territory was relatively large.
At the very least, this Qizhou was larger than the Sui Province that Wang Renbiao's father managed, and it was closer to the political center of the Tang Dynasty. It could be seen that Princess Tong 'an had spent a lot of effort in front of Li Er for her son's future.
At this moment, Wang Renbiao didn't have much joy on his face. He bitterly smiled and said, "Being an official isn't Renbiao's specialty. I don't dare to ask for credit, but I don't want to make any mistakes!"
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "Renbiao, don't be so pessimistic! You have the backing of the Wang family. After you take office, relying on the Wang family's resources to develop agriculture and commerce in Qizhou, it won't be difficult to make the people rich! As long as you serve the people wholeheartedly, the people will remember it in their hearts! "
Wang Renbiao nodded and cupped his hands, saying, "I'll take advantage of your auspicious words, Little Xuan! When the time comes, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you for advice on your experience as an official! In less than a year, you have managed your fief so well that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. You are truly a model for all the officials of the Great Tang! "
Everyone liked to hear good words, and Li Zexuan was no exception. Moreover, these were not only good words, but also the truth. He chuckled and said, "You flatter me! I just can't bear to see the common people suffer! Renbiao, as long as you treat the people well, I believe that after your term in Qizhou ends, the people will definitely see you off! "
Wang Renbiao nodded solemnly and said, "Although I don't want to be an official in this life, since I'm an official now, I will do my best to benefit the people!"
Li Zexuan laughed and said, "Haha! If I come to Qizhou in the future, I will drink and chat with Renbiao again! "
Wang Renbiao cupped his hands and said, "Definitely!"
After that, he turned around and left.
When Leng Yuyao passed by Li Zexuan, she hesitated for a moment, but still cupped her hands and said, "Marquis, take care! You are a good official! See you again! "
At the beginning, she did not like Li Zexuan, but in the end, Li Zexuan's powerful martial arts strength and extraordinary charisma made her admire him. Her attitude towards Li Zexuan had changed a lot.
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "Miss Leng, take care too!"
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Wang Renbiao's family was not the only one eyeing the bicycle business. In the afternoon, the other shareholders of the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce, Cao Wendong, Lin Wenyuan, Liao Xifan, and Zhang Jingyang all came to ask about the bicycle business.
Back then, Liao Xifan had purchased forty thousand strings of coins worth of shares in the Chamber of Commerce, but twenty thousand of them had been purchased for his good friend, Feng Zhihua. After Feng Zhihua had returned from the sea and heard of such a good deal, he had immediately given the twenty thousand strings of coins to Liao Xifan without hesitation.
Therefore, the first batch of members of the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce was supposed to be six, but now it was seven. Li Zexuan did not say anything when he knew about it. After all, these people's private transactions were not his business.
It was worth mentioning that Li Chengqian personally came to Yongle Lane to find Li Zexuan when it was close to evening.
He was not only a shareholder of the Strange Interest Pavilion, but also the first batch of members of the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce.
"What? Chengqian, you are also interested in bicycles? You are the crown prince, but you are doing business. I'm afraid it won't be good if word gets out, right? "
Li Zexuan could not help but ask when he saw Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian looked around with a guilty conscience and said, "Little Xuan, you can't say that. Father Emperor's many children all have their own shops. Although I can't personally participate in the matters of the merchants, the people below can still!"
Li Zexuan suddenly understood and nodded. He suddenly thought of something and frowned. "Chengqian, could it be that you lack money?"
Actually, he wanted to ask if Li Chengqian had started to keep a male pet, but this was not something he could ask directly. He remembered that in the history books, Li Chengqian liked men and even kept a male pet called Cheng Xin.
Logically speaking, the dividends that the Strange Interest Pavilion gave Li Chengqian every month should be enough to cover the daily expenses of the Eastern Palace. Li Zexuan could not understand why Li Chengqian was lacking money, so he thought of that.
Li Chengqian did not suspect anything and nodded honestly. "Yes, I am a little short of money recently."
Without waiting for Li Zexuan to ask, he directly said, "The weather has been getting colder and colder. Mother's palace has not been renovated for many years, and once winter comes, mother's illness relapses easily. Father's back has also suffered many injuries in the early years, and when the weather is cold, father's old injuries relapse easily. I wanted to help father and mother repair the palace, and coincidentally saw your bicycle yesterday. I felt that it would be very popular, so I came to ask you for some goods!"
"Oh … I see!"
Li Zexuan rubbed his nose and looked a little embarrassed. He did not think that he would think Li Chengqian's filial piety was so dirty. That should not be!
"No problem! It is reasonable that when the time comes, Chengqian will have a share of the bicycles. You can rest assured! "
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