Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 289 Disadvantages of the imperial examination, theory of talents

Su Jing's initiative to invite directly made Lao Zhu stunned.

It has been a long time since Su Jing came back from Laizhou Mansion, except for the simple communication in Niu Mansion at the beginning, there is nothing else after that.

Now, Su Jing actually wanted to take the initiative to find him, which surprised Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Okay, I got it, you tell Su Jing, just wait for me in the Niu Mansion."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded without hesitation.

But he was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that what Zhu Wei was talking about just now was about vocational education.

Isn't this what Yang Siyi has been entangled with for the past two days? How could Su Jing be so concerned about this matter?

"Fifth, Su Jing is really talking about vocational education?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Huan.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, since Su Jing really knows himself well, it is impossible for him not to know his attitude towards vocational education.

This also deliberately asked myself to go over and talk, isn't it a little unnecessary.

Zhu Wei nodded and said affirmatively: "I remember what Master Su said very clearly. Regarding the matter of vocational education, Master Su also had a brief exchange with my minister. Master Su mentioned the relationship between vocational education and the imperial examination. Change the imperial examination."

Zhu Wei said everything he knew in one go.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang is his father, so this should be said.

"Imperial examination reform?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly taken aback, a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Su Jing would talk to himself about the reform of the imperial examination at this time. Zhu Yuanzhang had learned some of Su Jing's criticisms about the imperial examination from Zhu Biao before.

interesting!
The corner of Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth raised a smile, and he said to Zhu Huan: "I see, fifth, you can go back."

"Yes, Father."

Zhu Wei then turned and left.

In Fengxian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and paced back and forth, still muttering to himself:

"Su Jing has ideas about reforming the imperial examinations. Although this kid is not an official, these ideas have never stopped."

"It's just that the imperial examination has been improved since the Sui and Tang dynasties until now. I don't know how many times it has been improved. What other ideas does Su Jing have?"

……

Old Zhu talked while walking, he didn't understand what Su Jing meant.

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and said, "Come here, call the prince and Song Lian over."

Prince Zhu Biao, the Imperial Academy ordered Song Lian.

Needless to say, Zhu Biao, as the future heir of Ming Dynasty, the imperial examination is an important matter related to the future of Ming Dynasty, so he got it.

And Song Lian is the main person in charge of this imperial examination, so it is certain that he will be allowed to come.

……

Niufu.

Su Jing is drinking tea in the yard, quite leisurely.

The prince Zhu Biao went out to do some business, but he didn't come back for a long time, and Zhu Wei was still busy with the pea experiment in the Agricultural College.

Su Jing's guidance work is almost done, and this meeting can be regarded as a small rest.

"I haven't been back to Lishui County for a long time. I don't know how they are doing."

Su Jing took a sip of tea and said with a little emotion.

Although Su Jing's industries are basically self-consistent, Su Jing knows very well that as a boss, if he doesn't show up all the time, there will inevitably be some problems.

Of course, Su Jing was not very worried.

He could create his own business empire from scratch in Lishui County in one year, so it would be easy to do it again.

In Su Jing's business empire, the most important thing is himself.

Even with the help of the system, Su Jing's ability should not be underestimated.

"Why, Su Jing, do you want to go back now?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly sounded.

Su Jing followed the sound, but saw Zhu Yuanzhang coming at the pace of a dragon and a tiger, with a rather good expression on his face.

Behind him, one is Zhu Biao, and the other is an old man, Song Lian.

"Oh, uncle, you came quite quickly."

Su Jing was quite surprised.

Although he asked Zhu Huan to notify him, Zhu Yuanzhang was the emperor of Ming Dynasty, and he had to deal with too many government affairs all day long.

Su Jing has long been prepared to wait, and it is only natural for him to cooperate with the emperor's time.

But what I didn't expect was that Zhu Yuanzhang came so fast, which was beyond Su Jing's expectation.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Jing and said, "You, Su Jing, invited me on your own initiative, how can I still be negligent? I'm not like you."

As soon as these words came out, there was a sense of blame immediately.

It's just that this blame is not really a blame, but a complaint.

Su Jing's face twitched slightly, it was really a little unaccustomed for Lao Zhu to say such words.

Zhu Biao's face remained the same, but Song Lian, who was standing behind Zhu Yuanzhang, was a little restless.

Song Lian was quite surprised when Zhu Yuanzhang summoned him to accompany him to see Su Jing.

Zhu Yuanzhang took him and the prince to see Su Jing, still outside the palace.

This ordinary minister does not have such treatment.

Su Jing, really is as Liu Bowen said, extraordinary.

As for seeing Su Jing for the first time, Song Lian was also quite surprised. He and Liu Bowen had inquired about Su Jing's basic information before.

It's just that Liu Bowen basically didn't say anything, he just told Song Lian that Su Jing was a young man.

Young man, how young can you be?
This was Song Lian's first thought at the time, and after that, he learned about various things about Su Jing.

Su Jing has made great achievements in various fields, and has also made considerable contributions to Daming. Such a character, young should only be younger than Liu Bowen and himself.

But when he saw Su Jing himself, he finally understood what Liu Bowen said about young people, they were really young!

Fortunately, his energy-raising skills are good, and his expression has not changed much.

But when Zhu Yuanzhang talked to Su Jing, he was really stunned.

Is this still the Majesty I know?
How could it be so peaceful?

He even made fun of Su Jing.

This……

What is the relationship between Su Jing and Zhu Yuanzhang?

Song Lian suddenly felt that all the civil and military officials in the court might have misunderstood, or guessed wrongly.

The relationship between Su Jing and Zhu Yuanzhang is by no means a simple relationship between monarch and minister.

"Uncle, it's meaningless to say that. You might as well tell me when you can let me go back. Although my family business is not as good as yours, at least it is a family business."

Su Jing said with a smile.

Su Jing's Capital did not take the initiative to leave Yingtian Mansion, this was a tacit understanding between him and Zhu Yuanzhang.

If they had to go by force, the relationship between the two of them might not be too good.

Zhu Yuanzhang heard Su Jing's words and knew that Su Jing was boring and wanted to leave.

"This matter is easy to talk about. Lishui County is not far from Yingtian Mansion. If you want to go back, you can go back anytime, but you have to finish talking about the things we want to talk about today."

Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly.

He knew that there was no point in continuing to force Su Jing to stay, and what he wanted before was just a step.

The current Su Jing is also quite cooperative, so it's okay to let him go back.

As Lao Zhu himself said, Lishui County and Yingtian Mansion are really close. For Zhu Yuanzhang, this distance can be monitored and understood at any time.

"That's what you said, uncle, I remember."

Su Jing immediately said.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang has not confessed his identity, everyone knows this.

The emperor did not lie, he had to be what he said.

"Don't worry, Su Jing, what I said will definitely be fulfilled."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately promised.

Su Jing nodded and smiled, "Then why don't you introduce this to me, who is this?"

Su Jing cast his eyes on Song Lian and asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

It would definitely not be easy for someone who followed Zhu Yuanzhang to meet him in private.

"Master Su, this is..."

"Hey, wait."

Zhu Biao was about to introduce Su Jing, but Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him directly.

Then he looked at Su Jing and said, "Su Jing, aren't you smart, then just guess who he is?"

Song Lian had never met Su Jing before, and the Ming Dynasty did not have any photo technology, so Su Jing probably didn't know what Song Lian looked like.

This is Lao Zhu's intention to test Su Jing.

"Okay, then I'll take a guess."

Su Jing accepted the move directly, and then looked at Song Lian.

"Well, those who can come with you, uncle, must be famous people. Generally speaking, family members are the most likely, but this old gentleman is older, so it is unlikely to be family members."

Su Jing stared at Song Lian, and started her own analysis, which made Song Lian a little uncomfortable, and didn't know what to do.

A young man like Su Jing, who could be his grandson, actually looked at him like this.

Have to say, a little humiliating.

But this was Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the emperor's order, Song Lian didn't speak, he could only cooperate.

"Today we are talking about vocational education, or the imperial examination. Uncle, you are so eager. I think this old gentleman should be the person in charge of the Ming imperial examination."

Su Jing said lightly.

After this analysis, Zhu Yuanzhang's face changed obviously, because what Su Jing said was right, but he still held back and said nothing.

If Zhu Yuanzhang didn't speak, it was naturally impossible for Zhu Biao and Song Lian to speak.

Su Jing took a look at Zhu Yuanzhang, and continued: "The person in charge of the Ming imperial examination, I can only think of Mr. Song Lian Song."

Song Lian!

This is Su Jing's answer.

"Hahahaha, Su Jing, you guessed right, he is Song Chengzhi, and he came here this time to discuss the imperial examination with you and me."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly.

Lao Zhu was not surprised that Su Jing could guess Song Lian's identity. If Su Jing didn't have this ability, Su Jing would be too good at it.

"I'm Su Jing, I was offended just now, please don't mind Song Chengzhi."

The next moment Zhu Yuanzhang affirmed, Su Jing bowed to Song Lian.

After all, Song Lian is a great Confucianist in the world, and also the teacher who taught Prince Zhu Biao the longest time. His behavior just now was indeed a bit impolite.

"Uncle Renyuan, you are being polite. Song Lian has heard of Mr. Su's name for a long time. When he saw him today, he is really extraordinary."

A smile appeared on Song Lian's face, and he felt a lot better in his heart.

Su Jing said: "Song Chengzhi is a role model for scholars in the world. If you praise me so much, I'm afraid I'll be in a trance. It's better to give some encouragement to young people."

Although it is a polite remark, it still has to be said.

"Okay, okay, don't talk about these boring things, my time is precious, let's just talk about the business."

Zhu Yuanzhang directly interrupted Su Jing and Song Lian's courtesy, his time is really precious.

Bringing Song Lian and Zhu Biao to see Su Jing was not for the purpose of making jokes here.

With Zhu Yuanzhang's golden words, things immediately got on the right track.

"Su Jing, what do you think about vocational education? What does it have to do with the imperial examination?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was the first to raise the question, which was also the question he was most concerned about.

If it was just vocational education, he would be the only one here today.

But when it comes to the imperial examination, Zhu Biao has to understand, and Song Lian, the person in charge of the imperial examination, also has to come.

Su Jing replied: "Okay, then let's talk about the imperial examination first. The purpose of the imperial examination is of course needless to say. It can be said that the selection of talents who manage the country for the Ming Dynasty is a guarantee for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, so it is imperative to hold the imperial examination. Well, it has continued through the dynasties and dynasties.”

"Well, then what?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

Su Jing continued: "Then uncle, have you ever thought about a problem? A large number of scholars study continuously for the imperial examination, and even study hard for ten years in the cold window, just to get a title on the gold list, change their lives, and leapfrog their careers. What about the rest of the scholars?"

The rest of the scholars?

Su Jing's plain rhetorical question stunned Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao and Song Lian for a moment.

"Scholars all over the world don't know how many people to get titles on the gold list. Regardless of the first scientific examination in Ming Dynasty, let's say that in history, the number of examinations taken in each imperial examination is very large. Such a large number of scholars can finally be able to There are only a few hundred candidates for the gold list, and there are thousands of candidates who participated directly. If you count the children's examination and the rural examination before, the number will be even more."

Su Jing looked at the three of them and said: "How many scholars have wasted their lives, but they have never been able to get a title on the gold list. They can only study for a lifetime and do nothing."

This is the question of the imperial examination that Su Jing wants to talk about. There are too many people screened out by the imperial examination, but there is only one way to go up.

Volume is one aspect, and many people will waste their lives.

Song Lian said: "Uncle Renyuan, the imperial examination is to select officials for the country. Naturally, we must choose the best from the best, and choose the best from the best. So many people participated, which shows that the talents selected by the imperial examination are definitely the best."

The imperial examination is not the high school entrance examination. If you pass the examination, you will be a key national official, especially in the early days of the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

The title of the gold list is almost synonymous with flying to the top.

Zhu Yuanzhang also echoed: "Song Chengzhi's words are the true meaning of the imperial examination, Su Jing, is there anything wrong with this?"

"Of course not!"

Su Jing replied very positively.

wrong?

The three of them were all taken aback for a moment, they did not expect Su Jing's answer to be so straightforward.

Without waiting for the three people to ask, Su Jing explained: "Uncle, Song Chengzhi, the winners of the gold list are certainly the best among the best, but are those who fail the list mediocre?"

"The ability to read and write is poor. Does it mean that these scholars have no talent?"

"Or, as long as you know how to make a fuss, you can govern Daming well?"

Su Jing asked directly and repeatedly, and Zhu Yuanzhang who asked directly was a little speechless.

The core key point is actually one, what is a talent?
If it is a later generation, maybe they can rebut it decisively, people who are good at reading and writing are talents, and if they can't read and write, they can't govern Ming Dynasty well.

However, this meeting is just after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and there are some talents who are not good at reading and making a fuss, but have a high level of management.

For example, Li Shanchang, who failed in the imperial examinations in the Yuan Dynasty, was the best example of being a prime minister in the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)