The Beiliang Palace was plastered with the word "Fu" that was deliberately pasted upside down. The New Year's Eve dinner was very simple, just dumplings. Hsu Fengnian and Xu Longxiang dragged along Xu Beizhi and Chen Xiliang to cook and make dumplings together. Wang Chudong and the other girls had no place to show their talents. After the meal, Hsu Fengnian had two strategists chat with Xu Xiao while he himself went to the deserted mausoleum. When he returned, a large group of people sat in the Wutongin to celebrate the New Year. Everyone was happy and harmonious. The Vermilion maidservants near the house only had half a day of free time, so they went to the house one after another to read the mountain of intelligence reports. The little girl that Chen Xiliang had brought to Beiliang had already fallen asleep in his arms. Hsu Fengnian asked him to bring the little girl back to rest first. Chen Xiliang did not insist. Wang Chudong, who loved hibernation the most, was also sitting there and dozing off. Hsu Fengnian half-carried and half-supported her as they left the Wutongin. When Hsu Fengnian returned to the courtyard, Xu Weixiong had also gone to the house to deal with important military matters. Only Xu Beizhi, an outsider, was left. Xu Xiao, an old fellow who used to be a pillar of the country and a great general of the military, was asking the young man about the level of an official. Xu Beizhi was not afraid at all. Xu Xiao nodded repeatedly in agreement. After Hsu Fengnian sat down, Ju Zi had already explained from the lowest level to the highest, from the nineteenth level to the sixteenth level. Xu Beizhi was unable to win against Hsu Royal Highness, so he could only roughly explain it again. Those who relied on their ancestors to benefit from their glory, lying on the family tree and becoming a low-paid official were called Sun Zi Officials. Those who only knew how to bark and never did anything were called Toad Officials. Those who were vicious and crafty, bullied the weak and feared the strong, lowered their heads when they saw the powerful, and roared when they saw the common people were called Dog Officials. Those who followed the rules and did not do anything, and were not careless when it came to reaping benefits. However, they did not know how to avoid disaster and were called Corpse Officials. Hsu Fengnian smiled and asked what level the Xu Li of Lingzhou were at. Xu Beizhi replied that they were Fox Officials, and were good at reading people. Xu Fengnian asked in reply, "Are those county magistrates and military officers with real power, who instigated Xu Li to stir up the evil wind and rain?" Xu Beizhi smiled and nodded. He also added, Ghost Officials who did all the bad things behind the scenes, but rarely came out. the common people who did not know their background still thought they were Officials. Officials were the best officials were the best officials. they could be considered officials who did not know their background, but they were Officials who did not know the Was.........
Xu Fengnian continued to ask, "Then what level is the governor of Longqing County, Zhong Cheng at?"
"Zhong Chengxin is on the fifteenth floor. In my opinion, there is nothing easier than being an official in the world. Do not be greedy or take advantage of others, and progress step by step. There are aides and officials to give advice and suggestions, and the situation is in order. You can be a shopkeeper who does not do anything, and there is no harm in only caring about the flowers, snow, and moon. Generally speaking, you live in harmony with the common people. "
"Then Hwangnam County's Merit Officer, Wang Xihua?"
"Their government affairs are mediocre, but their reputation is extremely good. They have never been greedy or harmed people. If there is a good government, they will definitely do their best to help. As for the subordinates, they treat the people as if they are their own children. This is also the kind of honest and upright official that ordinary people want the most. This kind of official is on the sixteenth level. The size of their contributions depends on whether their master is wise or not. The overall situation is clear and the subordinates follow suit. Their official position will naturally rise with the tide. If the situation is dirty, this kind of official can only hang up his crown and leave sooner or later, boasting that he will not bend over for five bushels of rice or pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence. It is not that they do not want to be Officials, but that they do not have the ability to turn the tide. They can only take a step back, cherish their reputation, and retreat at the top of the tide. Officials who have left their names in history are all like this. Of course, they have to leave behind a few poems that are popular among the people. In the books, there were many officials who were highly praised by later generations, but in fact, they did not see the big picture. Their actions were of no help to the situation of the world. They were just martyrs seeking favor. If they met a stupid emperor, they would let them succeed. If they met a cunning emperor, especially one who was narrow-minded, as long as they played a little trick, they could make them depressed for the rest of their lives. From Xu Beizhi's point of view, Wang Xihua is not suitable to be the County Governor of Hwangnam County. Instead, he is like Huan Wen, who went to the Imperial College, who hides his strength and bides his time. When the time is right, he will be able to amaze the world. "
"What is the position of Song Yan, who is going to be your assistant in Lingzhou?"
"The sixteenth level, Capable Officer. They are not very good at seeking fame, but their methods of currying favor in the officialdom are not bad. The main point is that they can govern the territory well and make it flourish. Their vision is very high and they can see the situation outside of the first fifteen levels of Officials. However, they are actually concerned about the common people. It is just that this kind of person is destined to reach a certain rank in the officialdom. Unless they meet a noble in the court, they will not be able to move an inch. Not to mention other things, just the common people who are inevitably short-sighted due to their family background and position may scold these Officials when they are in office. In fact, since ancient times, many of the actions that have benefited hundreds of generations and contributed thousands of years have come from this generation of Officials. "
Xu Xiao, who had not spoken this entire time, peeled a yellow mandarin and asked with a light smile, "Bei Zhi, then you comment on Li Gongde."
Xu Beizhi still said straightforwardly, "He can't compare to an honest and upright official who is also greedy. He can't compare to an Capable Officer who is capable and can do things well. In general, he can take care of both sides and can be considered a good Officials. The Administrator is already an outstanding talent in this level of Officials. If it weren't for the fact that he is somewhat narrow-minded, he could have been promoted to another level. He has the ability to be a Prime Minister, but he doesn't have the bearing of a Prime Minister. He is fine as the Administrator in Beiliang, but if he went to the court to occupy an important position, he would be like a calf pulling a large plow. I'm afraid that he would spoil a great matter. "
Xu Xiao nodded and handed the peeled yellow mandarin to Hsu Fengnian. "In that case, Bi Yan 'er can be considered a cornerstone Officials of a dynasty. There is no problem with cultivating the body and governing the country. He even personally opened up a new situation under the heavens. Is he the eighteenth or the nineteenth in the end? "
Xu Beizhi took the half of the mandarin that Hsu Fengnian gave him and stuffed a piece into his mouth. He smiled and said, "Eighteen."
Xu Xiao sank into deep thought.
Hsu Fengnian broke the silence and laughed loudly. "Xu Xiao, you really don't know what's good for you. If you say eighteen, then there will only be nineteen left. Ju Zi put in so much effort to leave you such a big bootlicker. You, on the other hand, have your horse's head turned to our Ju Zi. How is this fellow supposed to bootlick you?"
Xu Xiao was stunned and felt a little awkward. He smiled apologetically and said, "I always thought that I was at the level of a Ghost Official at the very most. Bei Zhi, I'm sorry."
Xu Beizhi smiled and shook his head. After eating the mandarin, he took his leave.
He had just stepped out when a fat pig followed him and rolled into the room.
Hsu Fengnian immediately raised his hand and shouted, "Shut up."
The fat man forcefully swallowed the sobs that were about to escape his mouth. Xu Xiao waved his hand and said, "Lushan, take a seat."
Chu Lushan, who had been promoted to Grade Two Beiliang Protector-General, smiled and rubbed his hands. He sat down on the floor that was not cold even though the floor was covered with floor tiles. He had a guilty look on his face and said softly, "Godfather, I'm here to ask for forgiveness from His Highness and the Second Princess. However, it's the new year, and Lu Qiu 'er is topless. I'm afraid it'll bring bad luck. "
Hsu Fengnian said helplessly, "It's fine as long as you know what's going on with Song Gu. There's no one smarter than you in the world. Also, don't go to my sister's side and annoy her. "
Chu Lushan sighed and did not say anything else.
Upon hearing this, Xu Weixiong walked out of the room and said coldly to Chu Lushan, "You're the Protector-General of Beiliang. Aren't you bored of doing those petty and dirty things for half a year?"
Chu Lushan shrunk his neck that was so short that it was almost invisible. He did not dare to talk back. In fact, back in the days of the Xu family, Eldest Princess Xu Weixiong had always hated this fat man. On the other hand, Xu Weixiong did not have any prejudice against him. Xu Weixiong turned to Xu Xiao and said, "Father, I'll make a secret assessment of the Beiliang officials' levels that Xu Beizhi mentioned. It will not be made public. It will only be given to Fengnian for reference."
Xu Xiao nodded.
Hsu Fengnian asked in a low voice, "Lu Qiu 'er, what kind of heinous business did you do to make my sister so angry? Did the Peregrine Falcon and the Eagle Guard gang up on you? "
Chu Lushan said embarrassedly, "I wouldn't dare. It's just a little joke when I'm bored. It's not worth mentioning."
The more secretive Chu Lushan was, the more curious Hsu Fengnian became. He asked, "Tell me about it."
Chu Lushan scratched his head and said carefully, "In the past, Lu Qiu 'er was in charge of the spies in Beiliang. Therefore, Lu Qiu' er knew a little about some of Your Highness's three trips. On the third trip to Beimang, foster father told me more, so …"
Hsu Fengnian laughed and scolded, "Spit it out."
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