Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 525
Luo Youdu didn't care about the joyful expression of the civil and military officials of the highness. At this moment, he also had a little insight into the tricks, but he didn't express anything, as if he was really deceived.

As usual, they held a court meeting and discussed with Dou Yi about the distribution of food and grass.

Luo Youdu didn't intend to mobilize the crowd on Cochin.

But because of one of his supports, Jiaozhi was completely messed up.

As the instigator, Luo Youdu obviously cannot stay out of the incident.

The prime ministers headed by Dou Yi are not willing to expand the results of the battle, and have no intention of launching troops against Jiaozhi.

But as they tacitly agreed to build a navy in the South China Sea to deter the countries in the South China Sea, their attitude towards Jiaozhi changed.

Dou Yi and Wei Renpu only pay attention to people's livelihood and are not pedantic.

They didn't have much interest in Jiaozhi, but after Luo Youdu appointed Chen Lan as Jinghai Jiedushi.

If you don't recognize the separatist regime in Jiaozhi, you will send troops to attack Chen Lan.

Although the envoy's appointment letter has not yet been conveyed, in the eyes of Dou Yi and Wei Renpu, this is undoubtedly a provocation to the court.

Uncastrated literati are no less bloody than warriors.

Dou Yi and Wei Renpu's reluctance to go to war does not mean they dare not.

The majesty of the country cannot be trampled by any clowns.

The separatist forces of Jiaozhi dared to despise the Central Plains court.

Civil servants like Dou Yi and Wei Renpu who don't like fighting can't bear it.

If you don't want to fight, if you want to fight, let the whole South China Sea see what is the majesty of the kingdom of heaven, there is no doubt about it.

When he was about to go to court, Luo Youdu seemed to have a whim, and suddenly said: "Bashu, Jiangnan, Wuyue, Quanzhang, and Lingnan all belong to our territory, but my kindness has not spread to all directions, especially Bashu, Jiangnan, Lingnan and other places. .I want to open Enke specially to recruit scholars for the imperial court, dear friends, what do you think?"

For a while, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were at a loss, not knowing what Enke was.

Dou Yi asked tentatively: "Enke, what do you mean by holding the imperial examination again?"

Since the later Jin Dynasty, the imperial examinations have been held every three years.

The imperial court also followed this practice.

Enke first started in the Song Dynasty, so there is no mention of Enke at this moment.

But Dou Yi was quick-witted and read the words to understand the meaning.

Luo Youdu nodded and said: "The previous imperial examinations, Bashu, Jiangnan, Wuyue, Quanzhang, and Lingnan were subordinated. It is really unfair to ask them to wait another three years. I want to show favor to the scholars of the world, and reopen the imperial examinations so that everyone in the world can be qualified join."

In an instant, there was an uproar.

The officials in the line of civil servants were startled at first, and then overjoyed.

After hundreds of years of development, the imperial examination has occupied a huge proportion in the selection of officials.

In order to win over the scholar-officials, the Song Dynasty gave the scholar-officials the right to recommend.

As a result, a group of shameless literati recommended each other, forming a bad government of redundant officials.

Luo Youdu did not favor one over the other here, he not only gave the right to recommend the scholar-bureaucrat, but also the military officer, but like Guo Rong, he allowed not to avoid relative suspicion, but he needed to sign the name of the master on the day of the appointment. If the recommended person is found to be corrupt and incompetent, the recommender will be punished accordingly.

Although this move will cause officials to find good talents and dare not recommend them, it can prevent recommenders from being greedy and causing a flood of officials.

Everything in this world is a double-edged sword, and there is no such thing as the best of both worlds.

As a result, civil and military officials had the right to recommend and did not dare to use it indiscriminately. The imperial examination for scholars and meritorious service on the battlefield became the main criteria for selecting officials by the imperial court.

The value status of imperial examinations is even more important.

Zhao Pu said passionately: "Your Majesty is wise, since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties has been divided into pieces for more than a hundred years. Today, under the heroic leadership of Your Majesty, the Six Concords, the Kyushu, and the unity of the world. Share it with the people of the world. Specially open Enke to show His Majesty's kindness, and the scholars of the world will be grateful to bathe in the holy grace."

When it comes to flattering, apart from losing to Luderson, Zhao Pu has no other opponents.

Now that Lu Duoxun has gone to Taiyuan, Zhao Pu can be said to be invincible.

Dou Yi also said: "Kai Enke will help alleviate the current situation of insufficient talent reserves in the imperial court, Your Majesty is wise."

The civil servants also flattered one after another.

This opening of the imperial examination is also a great thing for them.

Especially those who have the opportunity to know the tribute and serve as the chief examiner, that will gain both fame and fortune.

If within the assessment under his control, a few great talents appear as disciples, they can also benefit future generations.

Such a good thing, who is not excited?
Luo Youdu glanced over the crowd of excited civil servants, and said, "The scale of this imperial examination is unprecedented. The candidates for the tribute examination should be the top priority. If you have a suitable candidate, you can recommend it to me. "

All the people he glanced at felt that they had great hope and their spirits were lifted.

Feng Yi, a Hanlin scholar and the son of the state who sacrificed wine to the court, walked quickly.

"Brother Shouli!"

Hearing the call, Feng Yi stopped in his tracks, and when he turned his head to see Li Mu, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

The top official of the Ministry of Officials is undoubtedly the Minister, but Zhang Zhao, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, is sick and recuperating at home.

The current person in charge of the Ministry of Officials is Li Mu, the servant.

In the last imperial examination, Li Mu was the popular candidate, but Dou Yan took the lead.

Now without Dou Yan, Li Mu's chances are even greater.

Feng Yi returned the gift humbly.

The two left the palace together without saying a word.

It wasn't until they reached a place with few people that Li Mu said, "Brother Shouli, who do you think is qualified to be the chief examiner of Enke?"

Feng Yi said: "Of course it's you, Brother Meng Yong."

Li Mudao: "I feel that brother Shouli has a better chance. When it comes to connections with scholars, how can I compare with brother Shouli?"

Feng Yi's face was slightly gloomy. His father was Feng Dao, an evergreen tree from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Although he passed away for many years, the legacy he left still cares about the Feng family.

Li Mu glanced at Feng Yi and said, "You and I have the same opportunities, but don't ignore one person. Brother Xiang Xian, he has a father who is a prime minister, so he has an advantage over us."

Brother Xiang Xian is talking about Wang Yisun, the son of the prime minister Wang Pu.

Feng Yi was thoughtful, and said in a deep voice, "Brother Meng Yong, what do you mean?"

Li Mudao: "We are all on the same path, but this matter is related to the future. No one will believe that we are humble to each other. Why don't you put down Brother Xiangxian together, and then you and I will each rely on our own abilities, how about it?"

Feng Yi didn't agree, but he was obviously moved.

Wang Mansion!

"Father! You called me!"

Wang Yisun sat in front of Wang Pu respectfully with a smile on his face, but what he was thinking about was how to talk to his father and ask him to help him clear up the relationship and serve as the chief examiner of Enke this time.

Wang Pu's face was sombre, and he said with a cold air: "Can you participate in preventing His Majesty from moving the capital?"

Wang Yisun's face froze, and he said, "Father, why did you say that?"

Seeing this, Wang Pu understood, grabbed the tea utensil beside him and threw it over, scolding angrily: "Nizi misunderstood me! What a great person Your Majesty is, do you think you can influence his image? He deliberately let You make trouble so that you can make room for talents from Jiangnan and Bashu!"

(End of this chapter)