Marry Changle in Datang

Chapter 841 : Well-being!topic!

Many people saw Qin Wenyuan enter the palace, and after this fellow saluted with the emperor and prince, they all exchanged salutes.

Li Shimin said.

"Today the palace discussed the selection of Confucian scholars. I already know that the Crown Prince supervises the country to handle such important matters. I am very relieved that you have the help of your family. The details are still to be discussed. "

Kong Yingda waited for the emperor to finish speaking, and couldn't wait to stand up and speak.

"Your Majesty, the veterans thought that the opening of the subject was a grand event in the court, and the examination questions should be the most important thing. His Royal Highness said at the court meeting that the Imperial College used the Four Books and Five Classics, Poems, Songs and Fu to measure the cultural level of the examinees, and to select talents based on the strategies and theories made by the King of Qi. According to the standards, the old ministers do not think that these practices are correct. Gain Qi’s policy of governing politics is biased towards people’s livelihood and politics, making the people rich and the country strong while ignoring the fundamentals of the court’s governance of the people. The government that humiliates the people, humiliates the people, and fools the people makes the people submit to them, and governs the good people with treacherous people, that is the best way to govern the country!"

Hearing Kong Yingda's words, Qin Wenyuan finally understood the dominant idea of ​​the imperial court's governance. Isn't it to rule the people's poverty and make them a walking corpse with no thought? Well, it's really deceiving people too much.

Qin Wenyuan remained silent, with anger already appearing on his face, he thought to himself.

"The world suffers because of treacherous ministers like you!"

Li Shimin could already see Qin Wenyuan's displeasure, and saw that he was silent, secretly praised that this kid is now an official, but he has matured a lot, and he is no longer like in the past when he was slightly dissatisfied and vented his anger in public.

Kong Yingda's words quoted the sages' theory of governing the country, but it made many ministers in the palace feel uncomfortable to say anything. Fang Xuanling, Liu Ji, Li Xiaogong, and Gao Shilian must have agreed with these words, but it was actually a joke in the face of the emperor, and told the prince to remember This is a high theory of governing the country.

Wei Zhengxu didn't think that Shang Yang's art of controlling the people was correct in history, so he got up and wanted to divert the topic, and opened his mouth to play.

"Today's discussion is to discuss the details of the scientific examination. What should be the focus of the imperial court's thinking on the question, King Qi may wish to talk about what he thinks."

Qin Wenyuan heard Wei Zheng's words, and after pondering for a while, his expression became calm.

"The imperial examination is for the selection of political talents. The most important thing is not how much knowledge these talents have, but how the imperial court governs the country. What's the use of talents, if the selected talents become officials, they all have the idea of ​​​​government that fools the people, and this kind of scientific research is of no interest to me, so you adults can do whatever you want."

Li Shimin didn't expect Qin Wenyuan to have such thoughts, so he sat on the couch and frowned.

"Then what do you think it should be?"

"Hey! I don't want to talk anymore, let alone argue with Lord Kong. Since the emperor asks, let's talk about it!"

"My minister believes that if you want to make the empire strong, you should first put people first, and govern officials first, rather than fooling the people and making the country strong and the people weak. Although the law of Shang Yang, although it worked for a while, it seemed to make the country strong, but it was not at that time. , is self-defeating, like this strategy of governing the country that only respects Confucianism and imposes strict criminal laws, how can it make all nations admire it with the powerful power of the country? It is at best a superficial theory of governing the country. Well, is a treacherous villain who doesn't know the great love of the world and only knows how to please Qin Xiaogong considered a sage? Is a politician who exacerbates the disparity between the rich and the poor in the country and affects social stability considered a sage? Throughout history, I believe that the Qin Dynasty The demise is not unrelated to Shang Yang's policy of governing the country, so it is really disappointing that such a cruel official who was executed by a chariot was praised by the Guozijian, which symbolizes the highest institution of the dynasty."

When Qin Wenyuan said this, Kong Yingda's face was also red and white, and he was short of breath.

Fang Xuanling, Liu Ji, Li Xiaogong, Gao Shilian, etc. also fell into the novelty of evaluating Shang Yang.

Qin Wenyuan, regardless of what everyone thought, continued to speak.

"If the country is strong, the people will be strong, if the country is rich, the people will be rich, and if the country is prosperous, the nation will be prosperous. Benefits are the most important policy of governance. What is the use of such talents if they are educated and rich? The untimely thought has misled the prince."

At this point, Li Shimin finally figured out why Qin Wenyuan was incompatible with many ministers of the court, but it turned out that it was all because of the different ideas of the officials. On the one hand, they wanted to protect the rights and interests of those with vested interests, and on the other hand, they cared about the well-being of the common people.

Looking at the current development of Northeast China and Qizhou, and with Qin Wenyuan's strategic governance, the two places can be said to be the wealthiest areas in the Tang Dynasty and the happiest people in the Tang Dynasty. Their political forms are clear, the society is stable, and the army is strong.

What's rare is that Qin Wenyuan, a boy with both kindness and power, educated the people and saved them from the great politics of life in dire straits, so that many minority forces regarded the Qin family as gods, and they were willing to drive them. The way the Han people get along is becoming more and more harmonious. How can this son's ability to govern the country be comparable to others.

Li Shimin thought of this, no longer caring about what other ministers thought, and immediately made a decision.

"In this scientific examination, the proposal of Prince Li Zhi in the court meeting was approved, and the cultural accomplishment and quality of the candidates should be assessed based on the four books and five classics, poems and songs published by the Imperial College. You can apply for the exam, and the imperial court will select the best candidates based on the literary talent, thinking, and political insights of the candidates' answers to the questions given by Qin Wenyuan.

"After the martial arts exam, Qin Wenyuan, Li Jing, and Li Xiaogong will take the main exams, and the written exams will be based on the book of war and the strategy of marching.

"Add Xu Tianyi to the third department, the prince's Taifu, and Zhongshuling! Assist the prince in this important scientific examination."

In the bedroom, Li Shimin issued a series of verbal instructions to order all the officials to obey the order.

Prince Li Zhi had heard Qin Wenyuan's report that he wanted to return to the Northeast, and this boy was nervous, for fear that his father would grant Xu Tian's request.

Thinking about the current situation, the East Palace has the support of Qin Wenyuan, so it is natural to sit back and relax. If it loses this arm, it will kill the king.

Li Zhi thought so, his father issued an order to add Qin Wenyuan, and after Qin Wenyuan received the order, this boy could relax his nervous mood.

The imperial court opened the imperial examination, and the news of the selection of talents spread to all the prefectures and cities of the Tang Dynasty. The regulation of this examination, regardless of the rich or the poor, regardless of the status, made the poor and poor people all over the world happy. Long live Dishan.

When the news reached the palace, Li Shimin was overjoyed. This is the most gratifying thing for the emperor. What can compare to the support of Wanmin.

The imperial court issued an imperial decree to inform all the prefectures that all poor children who have won the qualifications to enter Beijing to take the scientific examinations and those who have insufficient financial resources will be funded by the local yamen, and no candidates will be left behind. Hand over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for trial.

For a while, the poor and common people in the prefectures and cities of the Tang Dynasty rejoiced and praised the emperor's kindness.

In the city of Chang'an, the great families, nobles of the imperial court, and even the families of the gentry, merchants and wealthy families are all moving around, trying to make their children obtain fame in the imperial examination.

The five surnames Qiwang of the Tang Dynasty, such as the Changsun family, Wei family, Wang family, Xiao family, Cui family, Zheng family, Lu family, etc., all used their own means, either as the empress in the palace, or among the members of the family who served in the government office. They are all trying to use means and make a good greeting in advance so that the children of the clan can get some care during the exam.

The mansions of General Zuojianmen of the imperial court, Sun Hengan, Duke of Qingdu County, and Sun Anye, Duke of Xue Guo, were lively during this period of time.

These two are the elder brothers of Changsun Wuji. Since Changsun Wuji was killed by Xu Tian, ​​they buried their hatred in their hearts because they could not help the Xu family. They strictly ordered the children of the family not to have any contact with Xu Tian. Remember: " Ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge!" the admonition.

The death of Empress Changsun has weakened the influence of the Changsun family in the court, and it is time to use this scientific examination to make the children of the family stand out. Since the prince Li Zhi is the chief official of the imperial examination, and Li Zhi is the elder sister's own son, Thinking about how the prince should give the eldest grandson's family some face.

After the two brothers met Prince Li Zhi, they shared their intentions. Although Li Zhi was pure in heart and wanted to help his mother's family and children, he did not dare to agree to help him cheat in the exam. Obtaining fame and fame in the examination should make it a more powerful official position in the court.

With such a promise, the eldest grandson's family is already very happy. Thinking that the children in the family have read poetry and books since they were young, it should not be a big problem to get fame in the imperial examination, but the minister who knew that the two brothers had asked to see the prince at this time, how could he Knowing the joints, they all came up with the idea of ​​taking this big ship. For a while, there were so many gods from all walks of life who went to visit the brother's mansion, it was really crowded.

On this day, in Xue Guogong's grandson Anye's mansion, there was a banquet for the elders of the great families gathered in Chang'an. Naturally, the banquet was to talk about the upcoming scientific research by the imperial court, and some elders of the Wang family said bitterly.

"You take this matter lightly, do you think that today, as in the past, every family has children entering the court? I really don't know what it means, but Xu Tian is very friendly, so that today's untouchables can enter the court as officials, The cake is only that big, and the competition for it is quite fierce, so please pray to the gods to bless you!"

After the old Wang family said this, everyone in the banquet expressed their thoughts on this topic, but they couldn't come up with any good ideas.

"Hey! The son-in-law of the Lu family is really ignorant of current affairs. Can you guys have a good way to make us use him?"

"You Wang family really dare to think! That boy is the emperor's will, and he dares to resist the order if he thinks it is inappropriate. How can he obey our good intentions?"

"Can you give King Qi property and women, so as to open up the joints, so that our children can know the topic of this assessment and prepare early."

"Is the king of Qi short of money and women? Hugh has to say some useless ideas, and each family is still clearing the door and trying their best to make the children with real talents in the clan take the exam. Alas! It's different today. In the past, it might not be easy for a family member to easily enter the court and become an official."

The grandson's family set up such banquets to make all the families feel the same hatred against Qin Wenyuan. Now it seems that although each family is dissatisfied with Qin Wenyuan, no one dares to mention how to deal with Qin Wenyuan, which makes the eldest grandson Anye very annoyed .

Before the scientific examination, there were many visitors in the "Qi Prince's Mansion". People from both the Lu family and the Cui family visited Qin Wenyuan and talked about the examination, Xu Tian said with a smile.

"You take this matter too seriously. If you use it as a way to advance to become an official, this king thinks it is unnecessary. You must know that everyone has their own advantages. Everything can shine! Why do you have to be an official? Looking at the heroes and heroes in the world, how many of them were produced from the imperial examinations. Let’s not talk about this matter. As the examiner and the questioner this time, I must set an example. There will never be any acts of adultery and fraud, and you should encourage the children of the clan to use their abilities."

All the relatives and friends who went to Qin Wenyuan's mansion heard this man's firm words, and based on their understanding of this man's personality, they all knew that this exam must really be based on skills, so they put aside the opportunistic practices of the past and strictly ordered the family members to take the exam. My son should study hard, and don't have other unrealistic ideas.

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After several months of examinations for the selection of Confucian students in various prefectures and cities in the Tang Dynasty, the Confucian students who were selected to take the examination in the capital of Chang'an rushed to the capital on foot, on horseback, or in a carriage near the time of the examination.

These young offspring all look forward to a bright future in their hearts, they come from a poor family, that one is not dressed in Confucianist clothing, although the robes of the poor children are old and even have some mending, but they are still clean.

The appearance of a gentle scholar on the official road has always been the envy of roadside vendors and farmers in the fields.

Some farmers and peasant women looked at these Confucian scholars and said with emotion.

"Baby's father; our family should also let the child go to the school to study, and he can be like these little brothers in the future. If he can achieve something, it will make our family face."

"Young lady's words are justified! Do more for your husband, so that the family will have more money, and let our children go to the school to study."

It seems that such words are heard everywhere, poor parents all over the world!Who doesn't want their children to succeed.

On the way to Chang'an City, the restaurants, inns, and post stations along the way have been greeted by the government early, and they all serve the candidates enthusiastically and must not be neglected.

At this time in Chang'an City, according to the edict of Prince Li Zhi, the guards of the four gates were not allowed to make trouble for the Confucian scholars who entered the city for the exam. , its purpose is to create a good test environment for candidates.

The Guozijian had already put the questions of the test takers' cultural level into the test bags in a certain proportion of the Four Books and Five Classics, poems and songs, and handed them over to the guards of the imperial guards, and no one was allowed to approach them.

In April of the 16th year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, the imperial court's spring examination to select scholars officially kicked off.

(End of this chapter)