Chapter 268: Let’s Recite the Whole Text Together
Today.
Mianmian set a curriculum for herself.
She decided to start working hard from today.
First period, P.E. class.
Actually, P.E. is rarely scheduled first.
Kindergarten does it.
After first grade, P.E. is usually the third or fourth period.
Or in the afternoon.
Used by other teachers.
But since she set the schedule herself, she naturally decided what classes to have.
Mianmian dragged Brother Chong to run laps in the courtyard early in the morning.
Connecting three courtyards, running a lap was actually quite exhausting.
Zi Congheng:…
He felt that since moving into the Jiang Family, he had used up all the socializing and exercise he had done in the past ten years.
How could someone be so lively, so energetic, and have so many ideas, one after another.
He forgot to have a headache again today.
He was running in the courtyard following her.
She said the wind runs backward, and the scenery also recedes.
“Brother, you run, exhale, breathe out all the stagnant air in your chest, and inhale fresh air. This way, you will have a healthy body.”
She ran until her face was flushed.
Her hair in front of her forehead was messy.
She was dressed strangely, like clothes for digging the ground, with her legs tied up, cuffs tied up. If one had to describe it, it looked like a frog spirit lying down wearing clothes.
But she was much better looking than a frog.
Zi Congheng ran after her, running slowly, not fast.
But the trees on both sides were retreating, the lake was retreating, the grass was retreating.
…
The content in the detailed rules of the “Palace Regulations” seemed to have a page wrong.
Jiang Changtian flipped backward again.
Flip back, flip back, flip back.
Found it.
Jiang Changtian opened it and read it carefully and seriously again.
Made a note.
Closed it again.
Read the next book.
To be honest, he was very grateful for Prime Minister Lu’s arrangement.
He was also worried about being reckless in the capital.
Not knowing anything.
Being able to read the rules once was excellent.
As long as one remembers every rule, then uses the rules well, and acts within the scope of the rules, it is excellent.
Right or wrong, it is clear at a glance.
The first thing every official should do is to be familiar with various rules and regulations.
Just like when they were in Ming County, they received the “Penal Code” gifted by Officer Xiao He, and they read it so thoroughly that they could recite it backward.
Afterward, no matter what they did, they had a basis.
Before killing someone, they would find evidence.
There is a justification for every action.
This is the importance of reading.
Even if they are Rebels, they act according to the law.
Nowadays, the ways to obtain books are very limited.
So many palace details, officialdom rules, and daily regulations are books that cannot be found elsewhere.
All of this was given to him at once.
Prime Minister Lu really cherishes him, this newcomer.
Jiang Changtian first read it through.
Then planned to read it in detail.
Recite while reading through.
Then find places that felt slightly improper and record notes.
When reading in detail, think about whether there are any loopholes to drill, oh no, methods for improvement.
Of course, he only kept this “method for improvement” in his heart and didn’t write it down.
In short, Jiang Changtian is a rigorous person.
He especially likes rules, details, and regulations.
Familiarity.
Must be familiar.
When he was addicted to the paradise of rules and regulations, he was interrupted.
Lord Chi, who sent him many rules and regulations in the morning, said with a serious expression: “Lord Jiang, the Emperor has summoned you. As officials, we should know what can be said and what cannot be said, I believe you understand.”
Jiang Changtian nodded seriously.
Understand, he had been reading the regulations all morning, he certainly wouldn’t say those treasonous words casually.
However, you are one rank lower than me. According to Article 29, Example 3 of the Official Regulations, you should address me with respect, salute, and then talk about official business.
But seeing the Eunuch not far away, forget it.
Teach you how to do things next time.
Busy today.
After sending away Lord Jiang, Lord Chi always felt that the look Vice Minister Jiang gave him just now was a bit wrong.
He was actually a bit depressed.
He had been striving for the position of Attendant of the Yellow Gate for a long time.
He worked diligently running around for Prime Minister Lu, even running to help when Prime Minister Lu’s dog gave birth, and Prime Minister Lu had hinted that he would fight for this position for him.
As a result, it was suddenly occupied by someone who came from the countryside and didn’t know what was what.
Of course, he didn’t blame Prime Minister Lu, nor did he dare to.
Naturally, he could only blame this newcomer.
Isn’t it just having a face.
Jiang Changtian, who had a face, followed the Eunuch into the palace.
He didn’t talk to the Eunuch, nor did he ask about things.
Instead, he was silently reciting the Palace Regulations.
This Eunuch actually wanted to talk.
He was sent by Eunuch Liu.
He wanted to curry favor.
But Vice Minister Jiang didn’t speak, and he couldn’t initiate the conversation either.
Until they reached the palace, Vice Minister Jiang just walked seriously.
He was recognizing the way.
Looking at the gates along the way.
How many guards.
He was checking for loopholes.
Then he walked all the way into the palace, without meeting any palace maids or concubines on the way.
The outer court and the inner palace are separated.
The inner palace is the Emperor’s family members, they wouldn’t be wandering around outside.
Vice Minister Jiang, in his dark blue official robe, walked slowly.
The palace path was spacious.
Passing through one yellow gate after another.
Arrived before the current Emperor.
It seemed very lively inside.
There was laughter coming from within.
Unlike the tense and serious government office.
The palace was full of laughter, flowers, insects, fish, and birds, and the scenery was beautiful.
Jiang Changtian stood outside for a while.
Then he was allowed to go in.
After going in, he knelt and saluted.
The Emperor said to rise, and then he stood up.
Actually, there was no need to kneel at the very beginning.
But officials were too competitive.
A generation of officials couldn’t compete, so they started competing on physical etiquette.
Kneeling, frequent kneeling, increases obedience.
The other party is someone you have to kneel to, so you won’t think about resisting, you only think about how to kneel better.
Haven’t seen Jiang the Second for a few days, he is indeed still handsome and kind-looking.
The Emperor granted a seat.
Watching him sit upright, his back straight, long hair draped over his shoulders, it was pleasing to the eye, indeed.
This move of making him the Attendant of the Yellow Gate was excellent, disrupting Prime Minister Lu’s layout, and making himself happy.
Not saying anything, just looking at it like this felt comfortable.
“What did Jiang Aiqing do in the morning?”
Jiang Changtian faced the Emperor, his eyes clear, and said seriously: “In the morning, I was studying various rules, details, and regulations.”
“How is the learning going?” The Emperor asked casually.
“Benefited a lot. Your subordinate believes that everyone should be familiar with these rules, details, and regulations. Without rules, there is no standard. For example, communication between officials, subordinates should be respectful to superiors, but not overly flattering; when colleagues give gifts, they should not be overly luxurious; when meeting the Emperor, one should be neatly dressed and neither humble nor arrogant; guards on duty should be focused and not chat privately… and so on. If everyone can strictly abide by them and perform their duties, then it will inevitably reduce a lot of unnecessary expenses and human favors, and improve work efficiency.”
Jiang Changtian, in Jingzhou, was very focused on efficiency.
Everyone completed work in excess within the stipulated time, and could have at least eight rest days every month.
When working in the government office, there would be no extra expenses, and there would be lunch and snack benefits.
If the rest days increased, everyone would go out and spend, and if spending increased, money would circulate, and Jingzhou would be very prosperous.
The Emperor nodded unconsciously as he listened.
He originally thought this Jiang the Second was going to silently badmouth Prime Minister Lu.
After all, the advantage of the Attendant of the Yellow Gate is here.
A close minister to the Emperor, able to speak to the Emperor.
Although he was slightly dissatisfied with old Lu, overall he was still satisfactory, otherwise he wouldn’t have let him be the Prime Minister for so many years.
If a newcomer badmouths Prime Minister Lu as soon as he arrives, his character can be seen.
Although the Emperor loves pleasure, he is not completely muddled.
As a result, the badmouthing did not come.
This Jiang the Second was actually seriously reading the details and regulations, and even thought everyone should read and learn them.
How honest.
Good, good, good.
This proposal is good.
“Then you organize everyone to study the rules and regulations.” The Emperor said.
Jiang Changtian was very happy.
He stood up excitedly and thanked him.
“Your subject accepts the decree!”
He wanted to make everyone in the Imperial Court memorize all the rules, details, and regulations, and carry out spot checks at any time!!!
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