Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1121 Candidates and righteousness

The most important thing in Luoyang today is not the war, but the announcement of the new division Jinshi.

The expedition was conducted at the end of March.Because it was the first scientific examination in the new dynasty, Pei Yuchang, Minister of Rites, personally acted as the chief examiner. After several days of tossing about the final list, it was finally submitted to Shao Shude's desk.

In the former Tang Dynasty, not all the admitted scholars were called Jinshi.In fact, this generally refers to students who take poetry, fu and policy theory, because this subject is called "Jinshi Ke".

In order to improve the status of other subjects, Shao Shude ordered that those admitted in each subject be called Jinshi.

Of course, this is just a "little gimmick". It sounds nice to say it, but to really arouse enthusiasm, you still have to give benefits.

He paid more attention to the construction department in this year's scientific examination.

This subject is one of the three "miscellaneous studies" of Guozijian, namely construction, smelting, and water conservancy.

It was the third year for the construction department to take the exam, and the situation made Shao Shude a little disappointed. Whether they applied for the exam or were admitted, they were all students from the Guozijian, and the number was very small. A total of eight people were admitted in three years, and they are currently working for the Ministry of Industry. official.

The social side has not been involved, that's the obvious thing.

"Pei Qing, how many students are there in the Construction Department of the Imperial College?" Shao Shude asked.

"More than seventy people." Pei Yuchang replied.

Shao Shude was thoughtful.

When the king of Le'an County first came to Luoyang, he remembered that there were more than 30 students in the construction department of the Imperial College.Three years have passed, and the number of students has become more than 70. How should I put it, the development speed is not slow, but it is still lower than Shao Shude's psychological expectations.

"The Ministry of Industry was dispatched, and I mobilized resources from Guannei and Guanbei to repair the three major buildings in the western capital of Chang'an. I want to build Jinshi to take the lead in this matter. Song Shilang, let's discuss it in the Political Affairs Hall." Shao Shude ordered.

"Observe the order." Song Le thought for a while, and felt that this matter was a little out of line with the rules, but it was nothing, so he agreed.

The three major buildings in Chang'an, the western capital, have been rebuilt one after another since Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty. When King Le'an was in power, he continued to allocate funds for construction. Now it is quite considerable.

Considering that Shangyang City in Luoyang, the eastern capital, has been completed, and Ziwei City has also entered the later stage, under the instruction of Shao Shude, the Ministry of Industry went to Shangshu to repair the three major buildings in Chang'an, which is what it should have meant.

This is a good opportunity to let construction Jinshi participate in a large number of or even lead, give them a chance to practice, let them show their faces, and accumulate credit.

Everything reflects Shao Shude's care and attention to them - this is true cultivation.

"Next year's imperial examination, add 'Water Conservancy'." Shao Shude said to Pei Yuchang again.

"Follow the order." Pei Yuchang is a traditional literati, even if he doesn't want to, what can he do?

Song Le glanced at him quietly, shaking his head secretly.This Pei Yuchang was still determined to enter the political affairs hall, but with his appearance, he was submissive in front of the saint and dared not object to anything, even if he became a prime minister, what was the use of it.

But I thought of myself again.Most of the time, I don't dare to refute the opinions of the saints. Alas, the eldest brother, not to mention the second brother, is like a bird.The Zhengshitang has almost become the mouthpiece of the saint.

boil!I can only endure it!Wait until a "reasonable" saint appears.

"Who is this Peige?" After reading the list, Shao Shude circled one person with a pen and asked.

Pei Yuchang pondered for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, after Pei Zunqing, the former prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, Pei Genai has few virtuous names."

"What age is it?"

"Four out of sixty."

"I remember that Pei Shangshu is also the successor of Pei Zunqing." Shao Shude said in surprise, "What a coincidence."

Pei Shu, Minister of the Household Department and Tongping Zhang Shi, was a little nervous, and said: "Your Majesty, Pei Genaichen's elder brother."

Shao Shude "suddenly realized" and said, "It's really a coincidence."

There was sweat on Pei Shu's back.

"I've read Pei Ge's policy theory, and it's very well written." Shao Shude smiled and said, "It's just this age... let's forget it this time. Next year, no matter who presides over the scientific examination, we should pay attention to it. I don't want to There is no other list of five veterans."

"Follow the order." Several people responded in unison.

"Let's arrange the imperial examination in a few days. I'm going to personally come up with the questions to test the school." Shao Shude said: "By the way, are there any scholars from Hebei and Jiangnan who will take the scientific examination this year? Those who stayed in the past are not counted, and I am asking newcomers. man of."

"Your Majesty, none of the prefectures of Hedong, Hebei, and Huainan have elected new people to Beijing." Pei Yuchang replied.

According to the rules of the former Tang Dynasty, each candidate first took the test in the county of the state, and then came to the capital after the test.

Generally speaking, there are three places in the upper state, two in the middle state, and one in the lower state.If there are scholars with outstanding talents and learning in this state, you can also recommend more.

When these people enter the capital, they will bring the state's "disclosure certificate", and the state will also send the selection examination questions and candidates' answer sheets to the capital for re-examination by the Ministry of Rites, and then these people can participate together with the students under the Guoxue system Exam.

What Shao Shude said just now was to ask those feudal towns that did not follow the new dynasty and still use the old Tang Tianyou reign name, whether there are any new recommendations for scholars to enter Beijing for the exam.

Now he knows, no.

Perhaps because of the rush of time, there was no time.After all, the feudal towns in the south only submitted their petitions a few months ago. Judging from the traffic conditions and efficiency of the meeting, it may be too late to recommend scholars from this state to take the exam in Beijing.

There may also be other reasons, that is, they do not recognize the new dynasty at all, and naturally they will not allow scholars from the state to take the exam.

Such a thing as a vassal is not as simple as a canonization book.First of all, you have to make a confession, even if it is only symbolic, and secondly, you must incorporate the imperial court system in terms of imperial examinations, prisons, and household registration.

In the final analysis, this is a matter of standing in line and attitude.

"Next year's scientific examination will still be at the end of March or early April." After thinking for a while, Shao Shude said, "Scholars from various prefectures may come to Beijing this winter. I will meet them in person. You should be ready."

According to tradition, after the scholars who have passed the state selection examinations get recommended places, the local area will hold a township drinking ceremony, and the elders and old Confucian scholars who are respected in the state will be present to see the students off.

Considering that there are usually only one to three people in a state, this ceremony is very grand and very face-saving. During Shao Shude's east tour, Dengzhou did not hold a township drinking ceremony because of insufficient expenses, and let The students are on the road, and the state and county are very guilty of this, which shows its importance.

Before the Anshi Rebellion, students from various prefectures generally entered Beijing together with the court envoys, and they could eat and drink on the way without spending money.

After the Anshi Rebellion, because not every prefecture sent envoys to Beijing, the local government simply paid the travel expenses and let the students go by themselves—if they failed the exam and stayed in the capital, their excuses would still be valid, but the local government would not Toll paid.

After students enter Beijing, they first go to the Ministry of Households to check their files and verify their identities, and then report to the Ministry of Rites.

The emperor sometimes received these students, usually in winter.Last year because of the east tour, Shao Shude didn't see him, but Empress Zhe met him on his behalf and gave him some small gifts.

"Students from various states are not unknown people in the local area." Shao Shude said again: "We must win these people to join the imperial court. They have come to Luoyang to take part in the scientific examination, which means that the imperial court's influence is increasing day by day. It is a matter of the world, You can't just rely on fighting and killing. Now that the country has been established, it is necessary to use temple tactics more to make good use of this orthodox name. Let's adjust the admission list a little. I remember that there are many students from other towns who have passed the exam many times. If They are indeed outstanding, so I will recruit a few more and then release the list, you should understand my painstaking efforts."

"Your Majesty is wise." The ministers responded.

Everything in the world has pros and cons.There are disadvantages to founding a country early, but of course there are also advantages.

The disadvantage is that it becomes the target of public criticism, and the advantage is also obvious. As long as you hold on, your influence will become stronger and stronger, attracting talents from all states in the world to take effect.

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"Your Majesty, there is an army report from Shannan West Road. The King of Qin fought several times with the Xichuan army. Three victories and one loss resulted in more than ten thousand soldiers being captured and beheaded. Guozhou has been conquered by the king's master." An Guo female Taoist priest, internal attendant Wang Yanfan low Sound reports.

His upper body leaned forward slightly, and his eyes fell on the ground, not daring to look casually.

In Anguo Temple, there are many women, each of whom has a sensitive identity.The most amazing thing is that many people were recruited by Wang Yanfan.

"My father took over the throne back then, and I had no choice." Shao Shude didn't seem to hear what Wang Yanfan was saying at all. This stupid emperor was putting a skirt on a young girl.

The girl was very young when she came, but after so many years of raising her, she finally grew up.There are many people like her, Shao Shude often comes over to try something new, Tuoba Pu knows what he likes, and makes every woman's background and origin clear, just to add to the fun.

"Be with your mother well." Shao Shude waved his hand.

The girl limped away with tears in her eyes.

"My son played well." Shao Shude sat back on the bed, beckoned, and the nurse came over with a baby in her arms.

"Tell Chengjie, calm down, and fight steadily. In the land of three rivers, the biggest enemy is not Li Maozhen, but the geography of mountains and rivers. Don't fall into the tricks of thieves." Shao Shude looked at the child in his arms with joy, and casually ordered: "There is still , to pass the decree to Gao Renhou, let him take care of the overall situation. Chengjie went all the way south, and the fight went too smoothly. The young man is inevitably full of anger, and he can suffer from small losses, but don't make trouble."

"Follow the order." Wang Yanfan complied.

The baby is already asleep.Shao Shude hugged it carefully for a while, then handed it over to the wet nurse.

This is the son born to him by Empress Tang Shuxian, who is only four months old. Shao Shude is very precious, and he has come to see it several times recently.

He wanted to accept Empress He as his concubine, but he had the heart and guts.After thinking about it, I decided to beat Li Keyong, Wang Rong, Lu Yanwei, Li Maozhen and others before doing this.

"What else is there?" Shao Shude asked again.

He knew that a person of Wang Yanfan's status came to Anguo Temple, obviously not to guard him, but to have something important to do.

"Return to Your Majesty." Wang Yanfan replied: "Wei Sheng's army attacked Yuezhou in the south. Deng Jinzhong led the army to fight, and the general was defeated. After hearing the news, Ma Yin in Hunan sent troops to the north to rescue."

"That's it?"

"There is one more thing." Wang Yanfan said again: "An Renyi, the governor of Runzhou, was punished by Yang Xingmi. Xuanzhou Tian was afraid and raised his troops to rebel. Yang Shihou, the governor of Suzhou, was indecisive and might vote for Qian Liu. Qian Liu sent an envoy to Beijing to invite the court Send troops south to attack and destroy Yang Xingmi."

"Qian Liu has a good plan." Shao Shude laughed, and said, "Is his son studying in the Imperial College?"

"Yes."

"Let him come to Dongdu Garden to see me." Shao Shude got up and said.

(End of this chapter)