My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 104 No middlemen to make the difference
Excitedly, Zhu Di called all the civil officials above the third rank of the imperial court, and Xu Jingchang was also among them. He knew too well the significance of the imperial examination to all officials.

It is even more difficult for Zhu Laosi to move this part.

But it is also a pleasure to see Emperor Yongle fighting with his officials.

Xu Jingchang always likes to be lively. He walked briskly and was in a happy mood. When he reached the main hall, he took his place.The audience is in place, just waiting for the play to begin.

"It's going to be autumn, and next spring will be the year of the big competition. I have thought about it over and over again to select talents for the country. I must select a few useful talents to assist the emperor and govern the people. You all have What do you think, tell me... especially the Ministry of Rites, this is your responsibility, do you have proper arrangements?"

Zhu Di asked.

Song Li, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I have already written in various provinces, and selected a group of examiners from the Hanlin officials who are both good in character and learning, and let them go to the provinces to preside over the examination. Be sure to strictly investigate fraud and prevent plagiarism. To seek scholars for the country, please rest assured, Your Majesty."

I have to say that the military order issued at the beginning of the year is really effective. In order to avoid the disaster of being imprisoned, you don’t have to spend the New Year in the sky prison, so the most lazy Ministry of Rites will do their best.

But that's not what Zhu Di asked.

"It's a matter of course to start a course to get a scholar. What I want to ask is the content of the scholarship. Can I add some people's livelihood economy and practical knowledge, such as these three books."

As he said that, Zhu Di took out the three precious books that he gave away for free, and he said loudly: "At present, Yingtian is full of merchants and common people who ask for these three books. It can be seen that these three books are of great use and are related to people's livelihood. I intend to list these three books as must-reads for students, and the imperial examinations will draw questions from them. What do you guys think? If you think it is feasible, you should pass on the decree as soon as possible, so as not to delay the important matter."

Zhu Di lifted the weight lightly, and casually threw out a thunderbolt.All the officials were stunned, especially Song Li, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, who managed to get rid of Xu Jingchang, why did His Majesty start to make trouble again?
No, these three booklets were produced by Xu Jingchang. His Majesty and him have joined forces to do something. It's terrible!
Song Li had no choice but to stand up, "Your Majesty Qizuo, these three book officials have also heard that the famine relief book is about wild vegetables, and the other two books are miscellaneous studies, not pure Confucianism, the way of Confucius and Mencius. Emperor Taizu said at the beginning that the imperial examinations do not read the books of Confucius and Mencius, and do not teach the knowledge of Zhu Zi. It seems inappropriate to include these three books in the imperial examinations, and I hope your majesty will learn from them.”

What kind of rags in a word, dare to stand side by side with the Tao of Confucius and Mencius and the learning of Zhu Zi?

It's simply insulting to the gentleman, and it must not be agreed.

Not only did we not agree, even my father refused.

Inviting ancestors and using their power to suppress others is simply a civil servant's housekeeping skill, and it is the tried and tested kind.

Zhu Di, who was frustrated for a while, looked solemn, and asked again: "What do you all think?"

His Majesty the Emperor wanted to find an ally to speak for him.

It's a pity that no one is willing to suffer, including Xu Jingchang.

At this time, Zheng Ci, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, raised his head forward, and said righteously: "Returning to your majesty, I think that the imperial examination for scholars is the first thing to emphasize on literary talent and virtue. It seems that some trivial things should not be included in the imperial examination, so as not to spoil the solemnity of the talent ceremony. I don't dare to say that these three books are useless, the people's livelihood is naturally extremely important, but after all, they are folk miscellaneous books, which are not considered legitimate, and being included in the imperial examination is a bit hasty."

The two ministers took the lead, and soon other courtiers spoke, all of them were opposed.

No one dared to stand up and support.

Zhu Di's face became darker and darker, and his anger kept rising.

After all, I just can't do it, I want to do something, why is it so difficult!
"You say that these are miscellaneous books and are useless. As a courtier, what kind of books should you read, and what is considered useful?"

Zhu Di's question was obviously filled with anger, and ordinary courtiers would not dare to resist.

In the end, it fell on the head of Jian Yi, the official secretary.

"Qizou Your Majesty, the courtiers assisting the country to govern the people must have both ability and integrity. Confucius is the teacher of all ages, and the way of Confucius and Mencius is a thousand-year-old official school, the orthodox school that is the only one in the world. Zhao Pu, the Ming Chancellor of the Northern Song Dynasty, said that half of the Analects ruled the world. Since its establishment Since the imperial examinations, the teachings of Confucius and Mencius have been the main ones. The ministers thought that as long as the officials could understand the meaning of the sage, cultivate themselves and regulate the family, they would naturally be able to assist the ruler and father in governing the country and the world. In addition, courtiers may study it, but they don’t have to be included in it. During the imperial examination, what does His Majesty think?"

Zhu Di hummed: "Jian Tianguan quotes scriptures and classics. I listen to your words. I don't agree. I just want to ask you, can you help the country and the people by relying on the teachings of Confucius and Mencius?"

The ministers were terrified. Could it be that the emperor wants to overthrow the way of Confucius and Mencius?

At this time, Xia Yuanji hurriedly stood up, "Qi Zuo Your Majesty, I believe that the way of Confucius and Mencius is aimed at rectifying people's hearts and cultivating morality. Only in this way can you assist your father and convince everyone. This is the fundamental way. If the foundation is solid, the branches will flourish. Yuan Qing nourishes the people. I hope His Majesty can see clearly."

After he finished speaking, Liu Jun, Luo Qian and others stood up and echoed. As long as the foundation is firmly established, there is no need to waste energy on the rest of the details.

If you are distracted by these complicated things and fail to understand the essence of Confucius and Mencius, it will not be beautiful.

Zhu Di is naturally resolute in character, but in the face of this situation, all the ministers unanimously opposed it, but it was useless... Is it necessary to give up?
However, he suddenly noticed Xu Jingchang's half-smile, and Zhu Di couldn't help frowning, "Dinggong, what's your opinion?"

Xu Jingchang hurriedly said, "I just remembered a happy event."

"What happy thing?" Zhu Di snorted, "Speaking out will make me happy too."

Xu Jingchang could only laugh and said, "Your Majesty, it's not good for me to speak directly about this matter. I want to ask a few courtiers and chat with the big guys... If you want to use your majesty's wisdom, you will naturally understand."

Zhu Di nodded, "Okay, I want to see how funny it can be."

Xu Jingchang looked around, Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji were both old foxes, and they were difficult to deal with.Only Song Li, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, became more bookish. In the past, he was also the best one to deal with when he held meetings at the General Administration Department.

You are the one!

"Song Shangshu, you said that as long as officials understand the way of Confucius and Mencius, they can help the country and govern the people. Those new scholars have gone to other places to become officials. What should they do if they are newcomers and don't understand anything?"

Song Li frowned, "You should know this axiom of Dingguo. There are many servants who are proficient in this way. Local officials often recruit masters to help them with official affairs."

"It turns out that officials also need masters!" Xu Jingchang smiled, "Then I would like to ask some questions about the duties of monarchs and ministers... For example, this time, you persuade Your Majesty and speak out for the country and the people, which is admirable. .It's just that if you do this, there must be something that the emperor doesn't know, and the officials need to correct it?"

Song Li pondered for a while. He knew Xu Jingchang's cunning very well. This kid was definitely more difficult than anyone else. The question just made him feel a little dazed. He had to think carefully and deal with it carefully.After a long while, he said: "Even if it is an ancient sage, there are few people who are born with knowledge, so they set up three princes to assist and teach. The emperor lives in the ninth level, so naturally he doesn't know everything, so he has to rely on his ministers. Chanaya said that if the monarch and his ministers are in harmony with one heart and one mind, it is the prosperous age of a wise ruler. Duke Ding, you are in the Department of General Administration, so you should be clear about this truth."

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Song Shangshu is really high-spirited... According to what you mean, the emperor has some shortcomings and needs the support of his officials. Compared with the emperor, the ministers should know much more?"

Song Li was startled, thinking what is this guy going to do?Instigate the relationship between the monarch and his ministers?
"Mr. Dingguo, rulers are long and inches are short. Since ancient times, hundreds of officials have been set up to assist the Holy Lord. This is the reason. You are also a courtier!"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "That's right, I just can't figure it out... Just now His Majesty wants to increase the content of the imperial examination, but you said that it is unnecessary, those are miscellaneous studies, as long as the officials know the way of Confucius and Mencius, they can assist the emperor. But now they say The courtiers know a lot, enough to give advice to His Majesty, to Jun Yao and Shun, and the world is peaceful. I just want to figure out whether the courtiers know more or less? Why does the emperor want to add some assessment content for you, and you say no? Increase, now I know enough. When I said how the courtiers assist the emperor, you also said that the officials are omniscient and omnipotent... Please forgive me for being stupid, I really don’t understand.”

Xu Jingchang turned his head, looked at Zhu Di, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I just laughed about this matter. I wonder if Your Majesty might explain this to me?"

Zhu Di took a deep breath with a smile on his face.

This kid Xu Jingchang is really powerful.

He can also be considered to have a clear understanding of the temper of the courtiers... These people are used to pretending to be knowledgeable, omniscient, and omnipotent in front of the emperor.

But if you ask them specifically how much they know, they can't answer, so they can only use half of the Analects to rule the world to fool people.

This is my courtier, this is the talent who passed the imperial examination!

Zhu Di sneered and said, "I can't explain to you, but I know that the imperial examination must be changed. The imperial court doesn't need nerds who can only read."

Zhu Di was decisive and decisive, beyond doubt.

The courtiers looked at each other, even though they were frightened, they stood up together.

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

……

Zhu Di was not surprised that the six ministries and nine ministers stood up to oppose him, but he was surprised that there was Xu Jingchang among this group of people.

"Mr. Ding, what's the matter with you? Don't you mean what you say?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Your Majesty Qizuo, I don't mean that. I just think it's a little too late. Now students are required to study, then take the imperial examination, and then enter the court as an official. I don't know how long it will take! I have such a Thinking, Your Majesty needs the help of virtuous ministers, and the courtiers don’t know everything... Wouldn’t it be faster for Your Majesty to directly seek talents from all over the world, regardless of their background or seniority, and directly confer official positions on them?”

Song Li was shocked, "Mr. Dingguo, if you do this, you will disturb the election of the imperial court, absolutely not."

Xu Jingchang laughed loudly and said: "How could it be! Song Shangshu has already admitted that officials will use the master, they are very capable...In this case, wouldn't it be better for His Majesty to directly recruit the master to do things without the officials getting involved?"

　The computer broke down in the morning, and when it was repaired, I rushed to the next chapter... It was not easy to find a computer repairer on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year...

　　
　
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