Chapter 5036 Imperial Examination World
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On June 15th, there will be a court meeting.
There was a large hall in Wude Hall. Although it was not a great court meeting and only officials of fifth rank or above were present, it was still crowded. People in purple and scarlet clothes were lined up in the hall. They all looked solemn and they did not dare to whisper to each other. , the servants’ eyes are bright, waiting to find out where they have violated their etiquette, and then they will gather to impeach them and make them famous...
The ministers naturally did not want to become a stepping stone for the advancement of the career of these young censors, so they looked at their noses with their eyes and their hearts with their noses. They were as stable as rocks, with no flaws in their bodies.
The censors were a little disappointed, so they all glanced at Fang Jun, who was leading the queue on the right. After staring for a long time, they saw that this guy only exchanged a few words in a low voice with Li Ji beside him, and there was nothing else out of the ordinary. Becoming more and more disappointed.
Once upon a time, Fang Erlang was the most popular among the imperial censors. He was called an "artifact" for "boosting reputation" and "boosting political achievements". He had a bad temper and was bold. Even in the court, he dared to hit people and yelled for more. It's no big deal. How happy the censor was at that time. He only needed to catch him and impeach him a few times, and he would immediately become famous in both the government and the public.
But now that his official position is getting higher, he is becoming less and less courageous. The old style of "running rampant in the government and the public with no scruples" has disappeared. He actually wears a purple robe and a goldfish, and behaves like a gentleman in a sanctimonious manner. As a result, everything in the court is calm. It's not as noisy and exciting as before, it's really boring...
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After a while, Li Chengqian arrived at the palace under the guidance of his chamberlain and sat on the throne. After the ceremony was completed, the ministers knelt down and sat on the soft cushions.
Li Chengqian looked around and said: "The rankings of the imperial examination have been announced to the world, and the selection of officials in the civil service department must be accelerated. Although the imperial examination was founded in the previous dynasty, the scale of the examination was extremely small and the admission scope was extremely narrow. Not only did it fail to become the official selection for the imperial court, The main body of the official system is not even a supplement. The country followed the imperial examination, but it was no different from the previous dynasty. Emperor Taizong made great efforts to reform and established many subjects. As a result, the influence of the imperial examination spread throughout the country. This time, the imperial examination also carried out many drastic reforms on the basis of the Zhenguan Dynasty. With all the efforts of the country, there is no room for failure!”
After a meal, he spoke sternly and said in a deep voice: "The imperial examination is to collect the public opinion of the government and the public. It represents the supreme interests of the empire. The whole country must fully cooperate and participate in the grand event to make it the only choice for the empire." One way, stay firm and stay with the country! Anyone who dares to sabotage the imperial examination in private, whether it is cheating, favoritism, or inciting ignorant people to fight against the central government, will be regarded as an act of rebellion and severely punished!"
All the officials in the palace responded: "Here!"
The whole audience was solemn, and the sound echoed in the hall, shaking the eardrums and shaking the hearts of the people.
Li Chengqian's expression was relaxed, which did not mean suppression. He said warmly: "The imperial examination seems to have touched the interests of some people, but in fact it is not the case. I think you all know the pros and cons very well."
The ministers were silent.
The true purpose of the imperial examination cannot be hidden, which is to completely overthrow the control of education by aristocratic families, and to eliminate the monopoly of political families by aristocratic families, so that the selection of state officials must pass the examination, rather than mutual recommendation and personal recommendation by aristocratic families. Give and receive.
But in fact, everyone knows that education has been controlled by aristocratic families for hundreds of thousands of years, and the common people do not know what books are, and they cannot read a single big character. How can they pass these exams even if they attend a few days of classes and study in a township or county school? A child from an aristocratic family who has been familiar with classics since childhood and received guidance from great Confucian professors?
Even if there are one or two talented people from poor families, it is difficult to overturn the general trend. In the end of the imperial examination, it is still the children of the aristocratic families who win.
It's just that through the selection of officials by the imperial court, the officials appointed by hundreds of Jinshi can no longer be awarded privately and placed in the family's administrative areas as in the past, using their power to protect the family's wealth and status.
But this is also the bottom line of the court: your children can continue to serve as officials, but the court must decide what and where they should serve.
On the surface, the family members acquiesced to this and had no objection.
But secretly, preparations must be made to arrange the children of the clan who pass the exam to serve as officials in places that are more in line with the interests of the family...
Li Chengqian looked at Li Xiaogong and said: "Uncle Wang is in charge of the official department and presides over the selection of officials. He must be careful and make sure that the new scholars can make the best use of their talents and not be affected by any special influence."
Li Xiaogong knelt on the ground, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I have already formulated the rules. Every new scholar will have a list. Their place of origin, character, talent, and family background are all listed on it. The selection of officials for each Jinshi will be at least It requires a joint discussion between a minister, a doctor, and two principals. No matter what position is awarded, the reasons must be recorded on the roster, and then handed over to the veteran minister to sign and stamp, and then the official seal can be implemented. "
The ministers looked at Li Xiaogong and hesitated to speak.
This move is really cruel. Unless the entire bureaucracy can be persuaded, anyone who wants to privately grant or accept official positions is nothing more than a dream.
Because since the record is on the roster, it means that if there is a violation, you will be held accountable!
Moreover, Li Xiaogong was now old and had no pursuit of an official career. He only wanted to continue working steadily as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He would become an official when he was old and weak, and he would be given a beautiful posthumous title and be buried with him after his death. Zhaoling, this life is considered complete.
Under such circumstances, he would not sell anyone's face.
Li Chengqian was very satisfied with this: "Uncle Wang's move is strict and meticulous, and it is actually a good strategy. However, Uncle Wang does not have to worry about working so hard. I will let the censors in the world assist you. All censors in the world have the power to supervise the selection of officials. If you find any violation, you can report it directly to the emperor, and I will investigate and punish you severely! ”
Li Xiaogong: "..."
I have worked so hard, do you still need to use the Yushitai to monitor me?
The faces of the censors in the palace were all glowing red. Even the censor Liu Xiangdao and the new censor Sun Chuyue were very excited. The former said loudly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The censor station will rectify lawlessness and uphold discipline, and will never allow the country to tamper with laws." The ceremony has been desecrated, and anyone who dares to touch or accept it privately will be found out and impeached!”
The selection of officials is a matter of personal interest, so how can it be done in a clean and tidy manner?
The children of aristocratic families who spend all their resources to cultivate must be placed in a good position to support the family. Otherwise, wouldn't all the previous efforts be wasted? For example, Xiao Yu's grandson Xiao Shu ranked first in the Zhongnan Ranking this time. The entire family's resources must be poured into him, and he will be regarded as the next pillar of the Xiao family in Lanling. If the officials are allowed to place him in Shuzhong, Hexi and other remote or barren places , the family cannot help him, and he is left to falter. To rise from the seventh rank to the third rank not only requires a lifetime of effort, but also the right time to help him. Finally, he takes charge of the ministry but he is old and unable to create benefits for the family. What is the significance of this No. 1 pick?
Therefore, there must be many interests involved behind the selection of officials. No matter how strict the rules are and how cautious the attention is, some people will inevitably take risks.
It is the duty and political achievement of the Yushitai to dig out these moths one by one, trace their origins, and rectify the course of the dynasty.
For Liu Xiangdao and Sun Chuyue, a gluttonous feast is already in front of them.
Li Chengqian was very proud, but he did not forget to give the ministers a bowl of chicken soup: "Such a huge empire has never been seen in ancient times, but I and all the ministers jointly govern it. It is not only ten roads, three hundred and sixty states, one thousand Five hundred and fifty-seven counties, including extraterritorial territories and overseas concessions, all How many officials are needed? Nowadays, the government is prosperous and the officials are in charge. The path to promotion is smoother than ever. Anyone and anywhere can be promoted and write a prosperous chapter together! Encouragement with all the ministers.”
All the ministers stood up together, stood in the hall, and bowed to the ground.
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"May your Majesty live forever! May the empire last forever! Long live, long live, long live!"
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In the Wude Hall, all the ministers expressed their loyalty in unison. Even as the sound shook the palace, it inevitably leaked out. The surrounding guards, chamberlains, and officials all looked sideways, unable to hide their surprise.
"Long live" is not something that can be shouted casually. Unless the country has an unprecedented victory at the border, once the ministers shout "Long live", they will almost certainly be targeted by the censors, and they will be labeled as "flattering to the superior" and "contempting the king". "For the crime, you will have to shed your skin even if you don't die.
This grand occasion of ministers all shouting "Long Live" in unison has happened several times in the Zhenguan Dynasty, but it is unprecedented in the Renhe Dynasty. After all, the ministers have always looked down upon His Majesty...
When the news reached the harem, the queen who was talking to Princess Jinyang suddenly beamed with joy. She put one hand on her chest and held Princess Jinyang with the other. She said happily: "Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, the government and the public have been questioning and criticizing constantly, and the ministers are even more... It is because of neglect and contempt that His Majesty is unqualified... To this day, the shouts of 'Long Live' resound throughout the palace, finally recognizing His Majesty."
Although Li Chengqian was the crown prince conferred by Emperor Taizong Jindian, and it was a matter of great justice and a matter of course for him to inherit the throne, the government and the public did not recognize his talents, thinking that he was inferior to the King of Wei and the King of Jin. Even when the King of Jin rebelled, many people still claimed that "Emperor Taizong has long had the intention of easy storage" to echo the rebellion.
As a person beside her, how could the queen not know how convulsed and anxious Li Chengqian had been since he succeeded to the throne?
Finally, the pain is over and the joy comes. You can imagine how happy your Majesty is.
Princess Jinyang was pretty, demure and elegant. She held the queen's hand, smiled and comforted her: "Your Majesty has made drastic reforms in the imperial examinations, and has not fallen behind in tit-for-tat with the aristocratic families. This means that you have mastered the power of the center, and everyone in the world can only do so." If you can obey and cannot be disobedient, this day will come sooner or later. ”
The girl is familiar with history books and has a formidable talent. She can easily see through the current trend of the government.
When the imperial examination was vigorously promoted nationwide by the central government in a form that was almost reshaped, it meant that the aristocratic families had to make compromises when they suffered repeated blows and were unprecedentedly weak.
Once compromised, the initiative would be in the hands of the central government, and the aristocratic families could only abide by the rules of the imperial examination, otherwise they would be completely abandoned by the imperial examination system.
Therefore, in the girl's heart, the "Long Live" of the ministers is not a surrender to His Majesty, but a surrender to the imperial examination. It is a surrender to the man who single-handedly reformed the imperial examination and made it the only way to select officials in the empire...
Even if you hide behind His Majesty, who can block the dazzling light?
The girl's bright eyes are good at gazing, radiant, and her heart is full of glory. That's the man she likes...