Chapter 5013 Spring Rain Like Oil
The uncle and nephew of the Lu family left the table, and there was silence in the hall. No one said anything to persuade him to stay, and no one went with him.
After a long time, Zhang Ji snorted: "Such selfish people who don't understand the situation actually try to coerce the entire Jiangnan gentry to take responsibility for their reckless actions. I don't know what to say."
Everyone was silent.
The Lu family does have selfish motives, but why don't everyone here choose to stand by and watch for their own benefit?
Xiao Yu sighed and said: "Let him go. If he really wants to destroy himself, who can persuade him?"
He looked at He Mo, Zhu Yuan, Zhang Zheng and others, and said warmly: "Don't be depressed, it's only three years, it will pass in a snap. Although the imperial examination set up an obstacle for us to inherit the official position, at the same time, it also opened the door for the Jiangnan gentry. The children enter As long as you have excellent grades, you may not be unable to enter the central channel. This was extremely difficult in the past. You should take this opportunity to study hard and become the prime minister in the future. >
The Sui Dynasty destroyed the Southern Dynasties and unified the north and south. However, the local forces in the south of the Yangtze River were strong. The Sui Dynasty regime has never been able to fully control the south of the Yangtze River. The land of the south of the Yangtze River has always been outside the center. As a result, the center has increasingly suppressed the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, except for a few people. In addition, the people from Jiangnan were rarely able to enter the center and hold power. This situation continued into this dynasty.
Now that the imperial examination is open, no matter from the perspective of fairness and justice, or the original intention of winning over the Jiangnan gentry, there will be students from Jiangnan entering the center.
Therefore, the imperial examination was both a crisis and an opportunity for the Jiangnan gentry.
However, there are always some idiots who only see losses in their immediate interests, but fail to see the longer-term interests that require hard work...
"Here!"
After hearing this, several people who were originally discouraged because they were deprived of the qualifications for the imperial examination for three years suddenly became energetic and confident.
Xiao Yu added: "Don't be resistant to the mathematics part of the test questions. When you are an official, you are walking on thin ice. If you only know the meaning of the classics and are not familiar with common affairs, you will inevitably be deceived by your subordinates. At the very least, you must Do you know how to check accounts? Physics, astronomy and other subjects also need to be dabbled in. The students of Zhenguan Academy are already far ahead of us in this regard. If we continue to stick to the "exclusive emphasis on Confucianism" and don't want to make progress and don't know how to adapt, there will be no future. .”
Obviously, this reform of the imperial examination not only interrupted the previous way of becoming an official based on family background and family status, but also promoted and cultivated "complex talents". Those bookworms who read the classics and history but have no knowledge of common affairs. It is impossible to reach a higher position.
In fact, Xiao Yu recognized this.
Officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs do not understand mathematics and cannot check accounts; officials from the Ministry of Industry do not understand physics and construction; officials from the Ministry of War do not understand the art of war and strategy... How can "laymen guide experts" last long?
Therefore, although many of Fang Jun's opinions are extremely bad for the world's aristocratic families, I quite agree with these reform suggestions put forward by Fang Jun.
Of course, "agreeing" does not mean that they will support it. The great Confucians possess the highest wisdom. Although they cannot see into the further future due to the limitations of the times, they can still distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, just because Their own interests are at stake, and they often only choose the one that is beneficial to them, rather than the right one.
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The pouring rain shrouded the Tai Chi Palace, and the black and yellow glazed tiles were washed clean by the rain. Although the sky was dark, the sight was clear. Sitting in the hall, through the windows, you could see the faint green and grass between the palace walls and steps. Already starting to sprout.
The spring rain is like oil, just like the vitality of the Tang Empire.
In the imperial study room, Li Chengqian put down the report, rubbed his eyebrows, took a sip of tea, and looked up at Liu Jie and Xu Jingzong opposite.
"How is the reputation of this rural examination in various places?"
"Except for the boycott of the examination room in Jinling, everything else is going on smoothly, and the grading has been completed. The successful candidates have been notified by the local government and will immediately go to Chang'an to prepare for the 'Etiquette Examination' in June. Wei Chen has led The entire Ministry of Rites worked together with Chang'an and Wannian counties to ensure that the "Ministry of Rites Examination" was flawless and did their best to contribute to His Majesty's Talent Recruitment Ceremony."
Because I traveled around to measure the acres of land, and during this period I had to scheming and scheming with local aristocratic families. It was a hard work, and my previous short and fat body actually lost weight. My fair skin was slightly darkened, but my whole body was full of energy. He looked even more energetic than before, as if he was several years younger.
First, he implemented the national policy of measuring land, and then returned to Beijing to support the imperial examination. With great power and rapid promotion of status, Xu Jingzong is now very satisfied.
Power is indeed the best tonic for men.
Li Chengqian nodded. Although there were some ups and downs in the imperial examination, it was generally going smoothly. The whole country had accepted the imperial examination as the only way to become an official. He deeply felt the sentiment of Emperor Taizong when he said that "all the heroes in the world are among them." carefree.
“Jinling’s punishment for candidates who strike out is extremely severe. Is there any follow-up?”
The Jiangnan nobles have always been outside the center, shouting every day that "Jiangnan belongs to Jiangnan people" and regard the land of Jiangnan as a forbidden area. Now that they are being punished so severely, can those Jiangnan nobles really sit still and swallow their anger?
Liu Jie said: "Your Majesty, Sun Chuyue, the supervisory censor, punished the candidates. Later, General Gao Kan of Youwei Wei garrisoned Stone City, guarded Jinling, and intimidated Jiangnan. Navy ships cruised on the Yangtze River. More battleships Approaching Qiantang, Mingzhou and other coastal cities, and the Duke of Song suppressed the Jiangnan gentry so that they could not confront the central government. Although there are some complaints among the Jiangnan gentry group, the overall situation is stable. "
Li Chengqian nodded and sighed: "Gao Kan is mature, steady and capable. He is a talent."
I can't help but sigh in my heart, although he is the emperor and "all the heroes in the world are among them", but the rising stars in the current court who have risen since the late Zhenguan years have now begun to take charge of their own affairs, but none of these people have been promoted by him.
More than 80% of them are "eagle dogs" cultivated by Fang Jun.
Li Chengqian admired Fang Jun's "knowledge of people" and was jealous at the same time. If talents like Pei Xingjian, Xue Rengui, Gao Kan, and Liu Rengui were all his confidants, why would he worry about the emperor being bullied by the military?
The officials of the Manchu Dynasty were either "literary" or "military", but there were not many "emperors". How could he, the emperor, feel so embarrassed?
Therefore, compared to others, Li Chengqian paid more attention to the imperial examination, hoping to recruit talents and use them for his own use.
Thinking of this, he thought of Fang Jun and asked: "The Taiwei has been missing for the past two days, but I don't know what he is busy with?"
Logically speaking, as the main reformer and promoter of the imperial examination, Fang Jun should be extremely concerned about this, but now that information from all over the world is gathering here, Fang Jun is indifferent, which is a bit unreasonable.
Is there anything more important to do?
Liu Ji looked confused: "I don't know."
Xu Jingzong said: "Wei Chen visited Taiwei's house the day before yesterday. His family told him that Taiwei was at Lishan Farm. It was a critical moment for raising corn seedlings. Taiwei walked around the greenhouse day and night, commanding the officials of Sinong Temple. Serve the seedlings ”
Li Chengqian asked curiously: "Corn has been cultivated in all suitable lands in Guanzhong. This year, Shandong, Hebei, and even Liaodong have shipped seeds, which can be spread over a large area. Why does he still have to personally raise seedlings?" < br>
Xu Jingzong felt guilty. How could he know why?
But as a minister, he cannot say "I don't know" in front of His Majesty under any circumstances. This is an extremely low-esteem approach. He still hopes to go further. How can he leave His Majesty with an impression of "ignorance"?
Sui said: "Corn seedling cultivation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and has a great impact, and some things in it seem to be confidential and cannot be disclosed. The ministers do not know the details and dare not inquire... However, Zhongshu Ling is the prime minister of the country, and the chief photographer Bai Kui , Taking care of everything, you must know it. ”
Liu Jie: "..."
So insidious?
You said that I take hundreds of photos and take care of everything every day, so how can I still have the energy to pay attention to seedlings?
Against His Majesty's gaze, Liu Jie said awkwardly: "I have indeed heard about this matter. Taiwei and Sinong Temple summarized a set of procedures for raising seedlings and selecting seeds, and sealed them in Sinong Temple. Those who are of high rank are not allowed to consult. The ministers are frightened and are not proficient in farming. In the spirit of "leave professional matters to professional people," they only provide support when coordination is needed and do not participate deeply. "
Li Chengqian nodded and did not pursue Liu Jie's obviously evasive remarks.
I sighed again in my heart.
It is said that Fang Jun was not keen on power, but he organized the army into a ball and colluded with Li Ji to force him, the emperor, into an embarrassing situation, and the imperial power was held high; it was said that he threatened the imperial power, but withdrew at the critical moment of the imperial examination. , the dignified Taiwei went to the farm to study seed selection and seedling cultivation with a group of old farmers, taking root in agricultural improvement...
He raised his eyes and looked out the window. The light rain was as fine as cotton and the air was fresh. He couldn't sit still and suggested: "I have been dealing with government affairs for a long time today, and I am quite restless. Why don't you two dear friends accompany me out of the city to Lishan Farm?" Let’s go? At this time, the early-season fruits in the greenhouse must be ripe, which is mouth-watering just thinking about it!”
Neither Liu Jie nor Xu Jingzong was as principled as Wei Zheng, who dared to speak out and remonstrated. What's more, they were both willing to maintain a good relationship with His Majesty through many private contacts. The former said casually: "When the emperor goes out of the city, he shouts in front of him and supports him. It has a great impact. It's not as good as Your Majesty, please wear a white arowana suit and ask Li Junxian to bring more experts to guard you.”
Xu Jingzong reminded: "Should we send someone to inform the Taiwei first so that he can prepare for the arrival?" Li Chengqian was very interested and waved his hands and said: "That's not necessary. Let's leave the city lightly and go to Lishan Farm to have some fun and give Taiwei a visit. It’s a surprise for me to stay at Lishan Villa for the night and return to Chang’an tomorrow.”