Chapter 547

Ma Zhou, who was ridiculed, did not immediately refute, but just tidied up his clothes and got up.

"So what if you were born poor?! The patriarch of this dynasty, Ben Huai You, was clothed in commoner clothes, and he raised volunteer soldiers to drive out the Tartars and restore our Han artifacts; the former chief assistant of the cabinet of this dynasty, Mr. Fan Xiwen, a scholar of Zhongji Temple, was poor and helpless when he was young. , study hard in the cold window, and finally be able to dominate the world and open a peaceful and prosperous age; Cheng Dazhongcheng, the censor of the right capital, was also born in the head of Guizhou, but now he is an official to the third rank, upright and honest, and is a model for the world's scholars; I was born in poverty when I was young, so I couldn't write books to read, but today I am the teacher of the emperor, and was praised by the Taizu as the head of the civil servants who founded the country."

After a slight pause, Ma Zhou continued, "Could it be that the two virtuous brothers think that they are also born in villages and towns, and they can only break the inscriptions and write essays?!"

Fortunately, Da Zhou's politics were clear, otherwise, it would be a serious crime if Ma Zhou dared to use Taizu as an example.

Ma Zhou brought out so many examples of ordinary people, which made Lu Qiancheng and Cui Haoyuan feel a little bit embarrassed.

"It's just an idiot who uses his tongue, doesn't understand practical things, and studies hard! Let me ask you, do you know how the state and county finances are run?! Can you know how taxes are collected? Can you know how Yushitai investigates cases? Can you know how the cabinet center is? Intended purpose?!"

Ma Zhou was unable to answer Lu Qiancheng's four questions. What Lu Qiancheng said was only known to court officials. He was born as a commoner and only read books. Where did he go to learn about these things?
"A poor commoner who only knows how to show off and talk about words, what use is the court wanting a person like you?!"

Cui Haoyuan, who was at the same table, also chimed in, "Even if this person is tricky, what can he do in this exam?! How can such a dead wood compete with us?!"

"Hahaha!"

The commoner and the poor family members were all silent.

Because what Lu Qiancheng and Cui Haoyuan said is true, it is a blessing for them to have books to read. As for those political affairs, how can they have access to them? !

And these children of aristocratic families, who have been officials for generations in their families, have been exposed to these government affairs since childhood, so how can they be children of poor families, who are comparable to the head of the Guizhou Province? !

Just when the atmosphere in the inn was suppressed to the extreme by the aristocratic family, someone spoke with a thick and reassuring voice!
"When I first entered the Imperial Academy, I didn't know how to draft an order. Brother Cheng knew how to supervise and investigate cases when he entered the Metropolitan Procuratorate?!"

Another vigorous and powerful voice said, "The old man has been farming for generations, how does he know how to investigate and supervise?"

Two old men in ordinary clothes walked out of the private room on the second floor.

Lu Qiancheng and Cui Haoyuan stopped talking. Although the two of them relied on their family background, they knew that the two old men in front of them were not ordinary people.

"What's your name?!"

The old man with a thick voice looked at Ma Zhou and asked.

Although Ma Zhou didn't know the two of them, he knew that the two old men were not mortals. After saluting, he replied, "I'm a latecomer and didn't learn Dongyang Ma Zhou, and I met two seniors."

The old man with a vigorous voice asked, "That's right! He was born in a poor family, but he is neither humble nor overbearing. He is a malleable talent. I would like to ask, why do you study?! Just answer from the heart!"

I don't know if it was because of his old age, but Ma Zhou only felt that the two old men seemed friendly.

Seeing Ma Zhou's hesitation, the two asked, "Could it be that he doesn't want to be with us two half-dead old men?"

"Senior, forgive me! The junior is just ashamed to speak. When I was young, I just studied to get ahead and honor my parents."

As soon as this remark came out, no one opened their mouths to mock Ma Zhou Zhizhi.

Whether it is for the head of Guizhou from a poor family or the children of aristocratic families, everyone has the idea of ​​studying in order to get ahead.

Ma Zhou's ability to open his mouth to speak out about his aspirations shows his sincerity.

The two old men looked at each other, and the vigorous old man asked, "What about now?!"

"The juniors have heard that Dali Temple Minister, Yang Xueshi once mentioned the four sentences of the sea in the Guanlan Tower. To establish a heart for the world, to live the life of the people, to inherit the sage's unique knowledge, and to create peace for all generations. The late scholar did not dare to live up to Yang Xueshi's ambition. , but I am also willing to follow the example of Xueshi Yang, shepherding one side, Anli Shu cares for the people, I only hope that after the younger generation, I can get a mention in the history, and it is enough to be in politics all night long! Of course, if it can be passed down alone, it is naturally wishful."

At the end, Ma Zhou was ashamed. In the history books, he was able to single out famous ministers, virtuous ministers or treacherous and greedy officials. This tone is too loud!

"Good ambition!" said the old man with a thick voice, "Aspire to study and study, this is a role model for us scholars. Today, this old man will encourage you all with a clumsy work."

Immediately, the old man asked someone to fetch a pen and paper, and began to write on the table, reciting while writing.

"Yu was eager to learn when I was young, but because of my poor family, I couldn't write books to read. Every time I borrowed books from the house, I copied the transcripts by hand and returned them immediately after recording. I have been slack. Therefore, many people use books to borrow money, and I can read all kinds of books. As for learning, I admire the way of sages and sages, but I can’t get it. I don’t have a famous teacher to guide me. ask."

All the people present quieted down and listened quietly to the old man's recitation.

"First Dade Long Wangzun had many disciples. I had to stand on the left and right, and was not allowed to sit. I leaned over to ask for questions. Therefore, even though I was stupid, I learned something. When I was a teacher, Walking in deep mountains and valleys with suitcases and suitcases, cold winter, strong winds, heavy snow several feet deep, chapped feet and unknowing. As well as the academy, students in the same house are all embroidered, wearing hats decorated with red ying treasures, white jade rings on the waist, swords on the left, and swords on the right. Prepare the velvet and sniff, and you are like a god-man; but the rest is in the middle of the robe and the clothes, and there is no admiration. Those who are satisfied with the middle, do not despise themselves and be inferior to others because of poverty. Therefore, Meng Sheng said: Heaven People who are about to be entrusted with great responsibilities must first suffer from their will, exhaust their muscles and bones, starve their skin and skin, empty their bodies, and mess up their actions. Therefore, the heart and patience have benefited what they can't do.

At the end, I use the "Book of Changes" to encourage all the kings, and the gentlemen of Tian Xingjian will strive for self-improvement, keep the weapon in their body, and move when the time comes! "

Then the old man took the pen, stamped his personal seal at the end of the article, and then sent the original manuscript to Ma Zhou.

"It's just a clumsy work, I'll give it to my little friend!"

After Ma Zhou received it, the manuscript was slightly unfolded, and it was written "Send Dongyang Masheng Preface" on it.

The handwriting of the article is full of tendons and willow bones, and it penetrates the back of the paper, showing everyone's style.

When he saw the inscription, Ma Zhou couldn't help but startled, and saw that the seal where the inscription was signed was impressively stamped with the words of Song Jinglian.

The old man who gave the preface turned out to be Song Lian, the emperor's teacher who was praised by the Taizu as the number one civil servant in founding the country.

Knowing Zhigao is actually not a long-term position, but a temporary official position. He is an official under the cabinet and is responsible for writing edicts. Most of the imperial edicts of Taizu's first dynasty came from this person.

This person is the leader of the previous generation of literary circles in Dazhou, one of the three founders of the country, and the chief examiner of the last imperial examination!

After this article was written, all the students in the hall felt the hardship of studying, and the audience was silent.

Whether it is a wealthy family or a poor family, it is not easy to win the imperial examination in the Great Zhou Dynasty. If you do not have the determination to study hard, you will not be able to pass the imperial examination.

After a while, someone in the crowd recognized the two.

"Isn't this the Bachelor Song of the Imperial Academy?!"

"I've met that old gentleman. He is Cheng Dazhongcheng from the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

Yushi Zhongcheng is the name of the head of Yushitai in the previous dynasty. The first emperor changed Yushitai to Duchayuan, and Yushi Zhongcheng was the Youdu Yushi of Duchayuan.

Now that they were recognized, Cheng Qingsong and Song Lian no longer concealed their identities.

"My official and Mr. Song are here to see how I am a newcomer in Dazhou. You should know that I am an official in Dazhou, regardless of region or origin. I only look at the imperial examination. If there is any cheating, I don't need you. Reporting, I will investigate and find out the truth. As for the so-called practical ability, after enrolling, there will naturally be opportunities to observe politics!"

The so-called observation of politics is actually a process of practice and learning.

The imperial examinations in the Great Zhou Dynasty were considered fair among the past dynasties. The examination rooms were randomly arranged, and the names on the test papers would be blurred. Then, the scribes who specialized in copying would re-transcribe the test papers, erase all the handwriting, and then forward them to the examiners for marking. .

The seal will only be torn off after the marking is completed. From the perspective of the process, it is already relatively complete.

The biggest advantage of the imperial examination is that it only takes articles.

Whether it is policy theory, criminal names, ink stickers, or scriptures, they can all be learned from books. Of course, the children of aristocratic families and official families must have their advantages, but this advantage is only reflected in the learning process.

Even Yang Qingyuan, the most connected household in the Great Zhou, took part in the most difficult examination, and with the four subjects of Confucianism, Poetry, Policy Theory, and Criminal Name, he convinced the chief examiner Qian Muqian who had doubts about this, and won the prize. Will try No.5.

It is equivalent to self-enrolment, but also participated in the special recruitment written test and interview, and achieved excellent results.

Therefore, Yang Qingyuan was not rejected by the entire civil official group, but regarded him as a normal and high-ranking Jinshi junior.

Although the imperial examination has its limitations, its superiority is irreplaceable. It provides a new upward channel for the lower classes of society, shakes the clan system, expands the ruling foundation, and promotes the development of culture.

Selecting scholars through examinations, the power rests with the state, those who are selected will have no selfish favor, and those who are dismissed will have no resentment, and it is also conducive to social stability and political clarity.

Compared with the so-called Jiupin Zhongzheng and Ju Xiaolian, the fairness of the imperial examination is much higher!
The so-called Jiupin Zhongzheng refers to the Zhongzheng official's evaluation of the talents in the region, which is called Zhongzheng Dingpin.

There are three main contents in the evaluation, namely, family background, career status and fixed product.

Family background refers to family origin and background, which refers to the qualifications, official status, and title of the person being judged.

Job status is the general evaluation of personal conduct and ability, which is equivalent to moral comments, which are generally very concise, such as "Tiancai Yingbo, bright and outstanding", "virtuous and capable", etc.

The fixed product is to determine the grade, and the central government distributes the talent survey form, in which the talents are divided into nine grades, that is, upper-upper, upper-middle, upper-lower, middle-upper, middle-middle, middle-lower, lower-upper, lower-middle, and lower Nine grades down.

After Zhongzheng decides the product, the result will be submitted to the Situ Mansion for review and approval, and then sent to the Ministry of Officials for preservation as the basis for selecting officials.

Among them, the first is the family background, and finally formed a situation of "the upper rank has no poor family, and the lower rank has no noble family".It is the so-called inspection of the comprehensive quality of talents.

Although the imperial examination has many disadvantages, it is indeed relatively fair, and it is an important channel for the upward mobility of the bottom of society. Those who disagree with the imperial examination, who advocate quality education, select talents with comprehensive qualities, and those who ban the imperial examination are not stupid That is bad! ——
Not to mention a small change in the capital.

Yang Qingyuan has arrived at the northern part of Bingzhou at this moment, and further ahead is the Protectorate of the Cloud Capital.

The former Tiance Army was stationed here, but because of the great victory in the Battle of the Northern Territory, the Tiance Army's defense line has been pushed northward for more than two hundred miles. High quality war horse.

This is also one of the important meanings of the establishment of the Yunzhong Protectorate.

They will soon arrive at the Tiance Army's camp, which is why Yang Qingyuan insists on coming to the northern border.

With the Shence Army and the Shenwu Army unable to move lightly, only the Tiance Army going south can break the situation, but at this moment the Tiance Army is tightly entangled by King Liang's army.

Even if Li Chengen wanted to give up the defense of the Protectorate in the Cloud, Liang Wang Chahan Timur would not let him leave so easily.

As long as Bingzhou falls, the Tiance Army will lose its backup that day, and King Liang can grind Tiance Army to death just by grinding.

Of course Yang Qingyuan didn't come here to defeat King Liang. The current King Liang learned Sima Xuan's tactics and couldn't hold out. But once Li Chengen's troops showed signs of retreating, King Liang would chase after him and bite Li Chengen to death.

Therefore, Li Chengen didn't dare to act rashly, so he could only withdraw his troops and retreat slowly at the right time.

But in half a month, Li Chengen only mobilized 2 horses.

Yang Qingyuan thought for a while, and then hurried to the direction of Tiance camp again, he was going to persuade Zhao Min to let King Liang withdraw his troops.

Half an hour later, Yang Qingyuan had arrived in front of the Tiance Army camp.

Along the way, the rangers and scouts of the Tiance Army had already discovered him, but Yang Qingyuan's reputation had been greatly enhanced in the Battle of the Northern Territory before, and Yang Qingyuan's third disciple, Yang Guo, was from a ranger, so many people recognized Yang Qingyuan, Brought him to the Tiance camp.

At this moment in the Tiance Army camp, Li Chengen, Qin Yiyan and others are discussing the deployment of troops.

Liang Wang, a veteran general on the battlefield, put a lot of pressure on Li Chengen.

And the son of King Liang, that is, Wang Baobao, seemed to have undergone a qualitative change after experiencing the previous Northern War.

Great progress has been made in both the confrontation and the battle strategy. Li Chengen has a headache because of the talent of a famous general.

This father and son is really not to be underestimated.

Coupled with the 48 troops gathered from the major Khanates and Dagan, the pressure on the Tiance Army is really not small.

This is the oppressive feeling of the First Empire on the Grassland.

"Great governor! Lord Yang is asking to see you outside the door!"

The general in charge of camp defense hurried into the camp to report.

Li Chengen listened to the general's words, but didn't react for a while.

"Master Yang..."

There seems to be no one with the surname Yang among the martial arts of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Li Chengen didn't think about Yang Qingyuan at all. Before that, Yang Qingyuan was ordered to go south to serve as the emissary of Yuezhou to investigate major cases. How could he suddenly appear here? !

"Which Lord Yang?!"

Qin Yiyan on the side also asked.

Inside the big tent, only Marquis of Pingyang Cao Xueyang smiled and ran out of the big tent.

Seeing Cao Xueyang like this, Li Chengen, Qin Yiyan, and Yang Ning immediately knew who it was!

Apart from Yang Qingyuan, Marquis of Wuxiang, who else could make Cao Xueyang, a man with eyebrows, look like a little girl? !

 Slightly modified the preface to send Dongyang horse to life.

  It would be too much to copy a classical Chinese text, so I simplified and deleted it so that everyone can understand it.

  Now looking back at the high school textbooks at that time, it is true that every ancient prose is a classic.

  The previous example changed its name

  
 
(End of this chapter)

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