I run a training class in Shu Han

Chapter 13: The Beginning of a Training Program for Urging Marriage and Children

After returning to his study, Liu Shan ordered someone to bring bedding, intending to spend the night there.

He is now focused on his work, preparing to implement his "training program" after pacifying Yong Kai, to cultivate talent for the Han Dynasty and build a talent pool.

As for matters between men and women, he didn't have much energy to devote to them.

Moreover, he is strong-willed by nature, and the more he is forced to have sex, the more he resists, making him a rebellious figure with no end in sight.

Liu Shan had just sat down when Zhao Yun walked in.

"Your Majesty, Generals Chen Hu and Zheng Zhuo have mustered their troops and are heading out of the city under cover of night."

Liu Shan was slightly taken aback when he saw that it was Zhao Yun.

"Uncle Zhao, this little matter can be left to Zhao Guang. There's no need for you to make the trip yourself."

Zhao Yun clasped his hands and said, "Zhao Tong is not in the palace, and Zhao Guang is being impulsive. I was worried about His Majesty's safety, so I came to check on him."

"Uncle Zhao, this is the palace, guarded by General Chen Dao. Not even a fly can get in. There's no need to worry."

Zhao Yun now holds the official position of Central Protector of the Army, responsible for guarding the imperial palace.

His personal guards were always Liu Shan's personal guard.

"The late emperor's dying wish has never been forgotten by Zhao Yun."

Liu Shan put down his pen, looked at Zhao Yun, whose temples were graying, and sighed, "Uncle Zhao, we are ruler and subject outside the court, but inside the court you are like half a father to me. You are being too formal by saying that."

Having said that, he immediately got up and came over to Zhao Yun, taking his hand in his.

"Uncle Zhao, please sit down. It seems that my nephew and I have never had a late-night talk by candlelight. When we were young, you would always wait outside until dawn before leaving. Liu Shan will always remember this kindness."

Zhao Yun felt a warmth in his heart.

When he rescued the infant Liu Shan from Changban Slope, a subtle bond of kinship existed between them.

Zhao Yun clearly remembered that the first words Liu Shan learned were "Uncle Zhao" in a childish voice.

From that moment on, Zhao Yun decided to protect the little guy who had shared his hardships for the rest of his life.

"Uncle Zhao, Commander Zhao is away in Chengdu on military orders. How about we have some tea and a chat tonight?"

Zhao Yun glanced at the bedding behind Liu Shan and smiled, "Your Majesty, to be honest, when I entered the palace, I met the Empress Dowager. She asked me to persuade Your Majesty to visit the inner palace more often..."

"I hope Your Majesty will prioritize the royal bloodline and get some rest."

Liu Shan was speechless.

I'm not in a hurry about this, why are you all in such a rush?

"Uncle Zhao, Yizhou is currently exhausted. As a man and an emperor, I should strive to govern well and bring blessings to the people. How can I indulge in personal feelings?"

Liu Shan could only use his ambition as a man as a cover.

"But Your Majesty, you have never been close to women, so how can you say you are infatuated with them?"

Zhao Yun said sincerely.

Hey, Uncle Zhao, what you're saying is a bit of a mood killer.

Whom do you look down on?

I've never eaten pork, but I've at least seen a pig run.

"Lust is a knife that can cut to the bone. Uncle Zhao, you followed the late emperor to Eastern Wu to marry Lady Sun. You should know best how lust can lead one astray."

"No. It was Sun Quan who used a honey trap to make the late emperor fall into a trance of pleasure and lose his will. The empress is the daughter of General Zhang Fei, who is well-educated, gentle and dignified, and will surely be a virtuous helpmate to Your Majesty."

"As a wise and capable wife, the Empress should be aware of the current situation in Yizhou. The Battle of Yiling not only resulted in heavy losses of soldiers and generals, but also caused us to miss the spring planting season. Now, a rebellion has broken out in the south, and I am already overwhelmed with worries."

"Your Majesty, Cao Ren fell seriously ill after his crushing defeat at Ruxukou and I fear his days are numbered. Cao Wei is temporarily unable to advance south. Although Eastern Wu has won, the two battles have taken a heavy toll, and they are already exhausted."

"Spring plowing is a matter of vital importance to the nation, and Prime Minister Zhuge made proper arrangements for it as early as when the late emperor went out to war."

"As for the rebellion in the south, it is merely a rebellion of a few tribes. Your Majesty has already planned it out and secretly dispatched troops. Yong Kai will surely be captured easily."

"I still have..."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, Prime Minister Zhuge has everything arranged!"

Hey, how come I never knew you, Zhao Si, were so eloquent?

I can't argue with you.

"tomorrow."

He couldn't outlast Zhao Yun and had no choice but to give in.

"Uncle Zhao, I promise you, I'll go back to the inner palace to sleep tomorrow. Let me finish the plan tonight, okay?"

Having said all that, Zhao Yun didn't press the matter further, so he cupped his hands and said, "Then this humble general will not trouble Your Majesty any longer."

After Zhao Yun left, Liu Shan relaxed, rested his face in his hands, and propped his arms on the table.

Upon closer examination, the concerns of Zhuge Liang and others were not unfounded.

In ancient times, medical standards were low, and infant mortality was not uncommon.

Cao Cao's youngest son, Cao Chong, was incredibly intelligent, but he could not escape the fate of dying young.

Therefore, the royal family desperately wanted to have children in order to ensure the continuation of their lineage.

Moreover, the more offspring a family has, the better they can select the best heir.

If modern times emphasize eugenics and good parenting, then in ancient times, having more children was considered the key to good parenting.

Another very important reason is that most of the wives and concubines of ancient emperors were political marriages, and they were all from powerful families in various prefectures and counties.

Their offspring became an important bargaining chip for them to maintain their political position, and the emperor also needed their support to stabilize the court.

After figuring this out, Liu Shan was no longer so resistant.

I'm even a little excited.

After all, Empress Zhang's looks are very striking, but it's hard to know what her figure is like under those heavy clothes.

In a daze, Liu Shan shook his head, cleared his mind of distractions, and continued to devote himself to his work.

The training program is planned to be divided into civil service classes and military classes, namely civil officials who handle domestic affairs and military generals who lead troops into battle.

The trainees recruited for the training course are divided into two categories.

The first category is selection from the grassroots level.

From minor officials like clerks, secretaries, and county commandants in counties and prefectures, to high-ranking officials like clerks and staff in central government agencies such as the offices of the prime minister, generals, and the three dukes.

This also includes low-level administrative positions in the military, such as clerks and military advisors.

Don't underestimate these low-ranking positions; they involve a large number of people and serve as the first step for many into officialdom, as well as the cornerstone of the entire bureaucratic system.

Many famous ministers and generals of the Three Kingdoms period started from here, which is equivalent to the lowest level of employees in a modern company.

Furthermore, those from humble backgrounds or the disciples of kings and generals also fall into this category.

Children from poor families often lack connections, limiting their opportunities for advancement.

Those children of officials are usually given nominal positions in the military and government, lacking merit and military achievements.

Entering training courses not only allows for selection based on merit, but also reduces the phenomenon of people holding positions without performing their duties.

The second category is middle-level officials, who are the core personnel connecting the upper and lower levels of the company.

The prefects, chancellors, governors, and county magistrates at the prefectural and county levels.

Officials of the Secretariat, Attendants-in-Ordinary, and subordinate officials of the Nine Ministers in the central government.

Military ranks include captain, lieutenant, inspector, and military advisor.

If grassroots talent is the foundation, then the middle class is the reserve of outstanding talent.

They wield real power, serving as both implementers of high-level decisions and leaders and supervisors of grassroots work.

Whether one is competent for these positions is the standard for judging a person's ability to govern a country and lead troops.

In prosperous times, they are the pillars of the nation's future; in chaotic times, they may become warlords who control their own territories.

In addition to these two categories, Liu Shan also wanted to train senior civil and military officials.

In modern terms, it would be called further education.

However, training for middle and lower-level officials would require a great deal of human, material, and financial resources. Given the current fiscal revenue of Shu Han, it would be difficult to carry out a training program for senior officials at the same time.

Moreover, Shu Han had just lost many mid- to high-ranking officials in the Battle of Yiling, resulting in a shortage of talent.

If those senior officials attend training courses, then the positions they temporarily vacate will be irreplaceable.

In addition to the basic framework, Liu Shan also established an assessment and promotion system.

KPI performance appraisal is the most important indicator for promotion.

Those who fail the assessment will not be able to hold important positions and will have little room for advancement.

Those who fail multiple assessments will be stripped of their original privileges.

These were all child's play for Liu Chan, who was once a senior partner in the company.

Looking at his meticulously crafted ancient version of the "training course PPT," Liu Shan felt a surge of pride.

The basics of the training program have been laid out; now we come to the most crucial part—the faculty and teaching materials.

The quality of a training course depends on its teachers and teaching materials.

Liu Shan was not worried about this.

Zhuge Liang was a man of both literary and military talent, and was later enshrined in the Temple of Martial Arts.

It would be a piece of cake for the Prime Minister to come up with a set of teaching materials and select training teachers.