Chapter 436 Imperial Examination Preparatory Meeting
His Majesty Li Er attaches great importance to the imperial examination. Although the general framework is inherited from the old system of the former Sui Dynasty, after all, the imperial examination of the former Sui Dynasty was also careless and full of omissions. This requires the Ministry of Rites to formulate a rigorous and reasonable system in a timely manner. Learn from it later.
Time is tight and the task is heavy.
But of course this is not a problem for Fang Jun...
In just one day, Fang Jun presented a complete set of copied imperial examination procedures and systems in front of Kong Yingda.
Kong Yingda immediately summoned officials from the Ministry of Rites to discuss the feasibility of this process.
In this regard, Fang Jun felt that this unnecessary step was already copying the extremely mature imperial examination system of the Ming and Qing dynasties in later generations. What else could be discussed? Of course, although Fang Jun knew that in the end, the imperial examination would most likely become a tool for rulers to confine their thoughts and stabilize their rule, he still just copied the system and added his own ideas to it...
In the main hall of the Ministry of Rites, all the important officials of the department were present and gathered together.
In fact, the attendees this time were not only officials from the Ministry of Rites, but also several ministers who were specially ordered by His Majesty Li Er to participate in the preparatory plan for the science and technology system, including Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong, Wei Zheng, the servant, Ma Zhou, a member of the Zhongshushe, Zhongshu Ling Cen Wenwen, and Shangshu Zuopu Shefang Xuanling...
The main hall was transformed by Fang Jun into the appearance of a later conference room. In the middle was an independent book table for the person presiding over the meeting to sit, and then the book tables were fan-shaped to guard the main table, and the participants sat in it.
Fang Jun typed his own "Imperial Examination Process" using movable type printing and printed many copies, and everyone in attendance had a copy.
Whether it was the novel venue layout or the clearly written and neatly bound meeting materials, the officials of the Ministry of Etiquette were amazed and very interested. Not a single person objected. Even those officials who had some slight conflicts in their hearts knew that Fang Jun was now a popular figure in the Ministry of Rites. Not only did His Majesty love him, but Minister Kong Yingda also valued and trusted him even more. Who dared to offend him without opening his eyes?
Not to mention that Fang Jun himself is a notorious existence, and you would be crazy to provoke him on such insignificant matters...
The meeting was of course chaired by Kong Yingda, Minister of Rites.
Lao Kong turned over the "Imperial Examination Process" in his hand, looked up at the attentive ministers below, rubbed his temples, and waved to Fang Jun, who was sitting in the corner, and Fang Jun hurried over.
Since he had made a lot of complaints against Lao Kong the day before yesterday and relegated Confucianism to nothing, Lao Kong not only did not say bad words to Fang Jun, but was deeply impressed by his spirit of hard work and courage to pioneer, and he respected Fang Jun more and more. The level of "friend" has risen to the level of cultivating successors...
"You come and sit here, you will chair this meeting."
After Lao Kong cleared the table, Shi Shiran stood up and gave up the seat of honor to Fang Jun. Fang Jun was startled, and quickly stopped this sage who had already transcended the realm of his family to pursue the truth in the world. He said with a grimace, "Can we stop making trouble? Look at who is sitting under here. How can I host it?”
Lao Kong glared at him: "There is no priority in learning, and the master is the teacher. This "Imperial Examination Process" is from your hand, so you know the details clearly. Anyone who has questions will be answered by you, and whoever has good suggestions will be answered by you. Naturally, we need to discuss it together. What kind of hosting do you have? Can't do it? Besides, you should respect the old and love the young at a young age. I am already so old and my ears are ringing. How dare you hide down there and let me work hard on it? It’s settled!”
Fang Jun could only watch Lao Kong holding a piece of material, holding a tea cup and sitting down at his original seat.
The two of them were muttering, which had already attracted everyone's attention. It wasn't until Kong Yingda gave up the host's seat and sat down below that everyone showed surprised expressions.
At this point, Fang Jun could only grit his teeth and secretly scold Kong Yingda for being unreasonable, and had no choice but to take the main seat.
"Everyone, please carefully read the "Imperial Examination Process" in your hands. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can put it forward and I will answer it." Although the people sitting below are all big bosses from the court, but Fang Fang Jun is not stage frightened. In his previous life, he has hosted at least 80 meetings, if not 100. The moment he sat down on the main seat, he suddenly felt like traveling through time and space...
Just a young classmate, in his prime;
The scholar was angry and scolded Fang Qiu.
Pointing out the country and inspiring words, the excrement of thousands of households. ?
Have you ever remembered that when you hit the water in the middle of the current, the waves stopped the flying boat?
……
A surge of lofty ideals suddenly rose from within my chest!
Ma Zhou, a member of Zhongshushe, was the first to ask.
Showing the information in his hand, Ma Zhou asked: "I admire this "Imperial Examination Procedure" very much. It is well organized, rigorously arranged, and almost perfect in all aspects, but there is one thing that I think is inappropriate. This one from the Marquis of Xinxiang In the "Imperial Examination Process", the entire imperial examination is divided into three stages: provincial examination, general examination and palace examination. Only those who get a good ranking in the previous stage can be qualified. This is very reasonable, but it also shows that this requires extremely careful organizational planning and sufficient time. According to the following estimate, it will take at least one year. However, His Majesty's intention is that it should be carried out in the spring. This is obviously too late for the first imperial examination. I wonder if the Marquis of Xinxiang has made preparations to prepare for the exam in the spring? "
Fang Jun gave Ma Zhou a thumbs up. This man was really a talented person with quick thinking. He just flipped through it briefly and pointed out the most important point.
His Majesty Li Er was eager to conduct the imperial examination in order to network talents from poor families in the world and compete with the wealthy families. This was his original intention, and it was also a policy that was destined to succeed in line with the historical trend.
However, improving the imperial examination is a process that must be persisted for a long time. Even if the bug of Fang Jun appears and the imperial examination system of the Ming and Qing dynasties is copied, it cannot be achieved overnight.
If the orange grows in Huainan, it becomes orange; if the orange grows in Huaibei, it becomes zhi.
There are huge differences between the Ming and Qing dynasties and the Tang Dynasty in terms of political environment, social atmosphere, etc. The system that is suitable for the Ming and Qing dynasties may not be suitable for the Tang Dynasty. This requires continuous improvement in the long-term preparation process. Discovery, continuous improvement, continuous perfection...
At present, how to minimize the resistance of the aristocratic families to the imperial examination system is the top priority!
There is no doubt that at the current stage of the Tang Dynasty, the only people with advanced knowledge and capable of meeting the selection requirements for court officials are young talents from aristocratic families. These young people live in a privileged environment and have received advanced education since childhood. They are superior to others in terms of knowledge, vision, and ability.
As for those scholars from poor families who want to compete with the disciples from aristocratic families in all aspects, we can only say that comrades still have to work hard, and the road is long and long...
In view of this, for a long time, the main body of the imperial examinations was still the children of aristocratic families. This was a status quo that no one could doubt. Even His Majesty Li Er, who wanted to support the students from poor families, had to accept this status quo.
"Those recommended by academies at all levels are called students, and those recommended by prefectures and counties are called township tributes. The number of township tributes is allocated by the central government, with three people per year in the upper state, two in the middle state, and one in the lower state. Those with talent are not subject to quota restrictions; Regardless of their family status and whether they are rich or poor, they can take the examination in prefectures and counties with ultimatums in mind, and then be selected step by step to the capital to participate in the provincial examination with students and disciples. "
Fang Jun was full of confidence and had already prepared a draft.
In this way, those aristocratic families who are extremely resistant to the imperial examination can accept the imperial examination to the maximum extent. Among them, the candidates are recommended by schools at all levels and recommended by prefectures and counties. It can be said that it is tailor-made for the aristocratic families...
Ma Zhou nodded happily.
He was a scholar from a poor family, and as a scholar equivalent to the "big secret", it can be said that His Majesty Li Er was determined to establish the imperial examination system, and Ma Zhou's unremitting efforts were among them. But Ma Zhou is also a talented person who understands affairs. He knows that everything must be done step by step. If he supports Gao Han's disciples and suppresses the family members from the beginning, he will surely encounter the fiercest confrontation, or His Majesty Li Er will be afraid of the resistance of the family members. As a result, the imperial examination system will end without any problem, or His Majesty Li Er's strong implementation will lead to chaos in the world...
The method proposed by Fang Jun is undoubtedly the safest. While appeasing the noble families, it also leaves an opportunity for the rise of poor scholars. It is a gentle way that is acceptable to all parties and will not cause too much violence. emotions.
This guy is really a great talent...
Wei Zheng moved his stiff body on the chair and said in a deep voice: "The details are almost perfect. Even if there are still a few things to consider, they can be improved and adjusted during the preparation process. But there is one thing I don't understand. Why do you combine arithmetic with arithmetic?" Mingjing and Jinshi are ranked first? Arithmetic is a minor thing, I think it is completely unnecessary!”
Fang Jun narrowed his eyes, but he didn't expect that the first person to fire at the private goods he had brought was Wei Zheng!
This is a stubborn old man...
Fang Jun was a little worried. It feels like I haven’t asked for votes in a long time. Can you please give me a compliment?
(End of chapter)