Wei Ni

Chapter 41

You must pass the classics and pass the doctoral exam before you can go out to the herdsmen or stay in the job. If you don't know the classics, those who have only a name but no real deeds will be dismissed.

Regarding the "class test method" promulgated by the new imperial edict, the government and the opposition have different reactions.

For example, all the princes in the temple are well aware that this is because the emperor Cao Rui disliked the atmosphere in the capital where the sons and daughters of the rich and powerful went together and invited each other, so he made targeted adjustments in personnel appointments—if he wanted to take it for the court, Mutual invitation alone is useless!
As for why the Son of Heaven didn't forcefully reprimand him, but adopted such a gentle method~
The involvement of these rich and powerful children is really too wide.

For example, He Yan, the adopted son of Wei Wu, and Xia Houxuan, the successor of Yuanxun Qiaopei, Bi Gui, the official of today's son Qiandi, and the descendants of Sima Yi, Liu Fang, Sun Zi, Wei Zhen and other important officials of the society all participated in it.

Cao Rui did not want to cause turmoil in the court as the preparations for the conquest of Shu were underway.

And he felt that his intentions had been clearly expressed, enough for those powerful children to comprehend and restrain their words and deeds.

It is indeed obvious.

After promulgating the edict, he not only released Zhonghuangmen Biguiwai, a minister in the hidden mansion, as the governor of Bingzhou, but also dismissed Zhuge Dan, Deng Yang and others who had little background or seniority from their official positions for the crime of impracticality, killing chickens and monkeys.

Therefore, for a while, the style of talking in the capital was suddenly curbed.

As for whether it will be revived.
That is absolutely!
Because this kind of behavior of imitating the style of the Qing school of scholars in the last years of the previous dynasty, gathering people to make friends, criticizing people, and talking about fame and reason, is essentially a conflict between the imperial power and the gentry.The previous dynasty experienced two "disasters of the party's imprisonment", but they did not completely resolve the conflict. Naturally, Cao Rui's method of killing chickens to scare monkeys could not be contained.

However, Xia Houhui didn't care about that.

Qualitative change stems from quantitative change. Due to the limitations of the times and productivity, some things must have a gradual evolution process.

Even if he wanted to change it, it would be in vain.

What really concerned him was that two of the imperial edicts originating from the "class test method" were dismissed.

One is Du Shu.

He was reappointed as Zhonglang and sent to assist Jiang Ji, the general guarding the army, in the selection of the emperor's disciples. He felt that under the influence of the "class test method", officials would pay attention to their own self-cultivation instead of giving full play to their ability to govern the local area. , Even if the court got talented people, it would not be of much use.

Emperor Cao Rui ignored this point.

But the second point mentioned by Du Shu in the Shang Shu was adopted.

Because he felt that it was in conflict with the selection of "Son of Heaven Enke" to be able to take up an official position after passing a course and a doctoral examination.

Emperor Enke is a humble and talented man who selects Shan Jiazi.

But how can a person who is proficient in the classics and can pass the class test have a poor family background?
Reading is expensive.

It takes a lot of money just to go from enlightenment and literacy to a rough mastery of writing and ink, not to mention the need for the guidance of learned people and the opportunity to figure out the sages' understanding of the scriptures and annotations!The most important thing is that there are many examples in the Qin and Han Dynasties that prove that people who are well-educated and talented are not just officials who can govern the local area~
Emperor Cao Rui thought it made sense.

So he found a free time and called Xia Houhui to inquire.

The class test method cannot be abandoned halfway. He was the one who proposed the emperor Enke. How to resolve the conflict now?
Xia Houhui felt aggrieved.

Obviously, Cao Rui changed his advice beyond recognition, and he has to be responsible for the result, which is really.
But the grievances belong to the grievances, and the emperor still has to answer his questions.

After thinking about it, he suggested to Cao Rui that the people selected by the "Emperor Enke" be exempted from the restriction of mastering the classics, but they must be proficient in the law before they can be released from office.

It can be regarded as a supplement to "the country has no cruel officials".

This kind of suggestion that Cao Rui wanted to cultivate the minds of minions also made Cao Rui appreciate a few words.

But soon, after Wu's quality was neglected, he made Cao Rui very unhappy.

However, since Wu Zhi was recalled to Luoyang to serve as a servant, he has won the favor of the emperor Cao Rui. He is often called to accompany him and consult him on matters from time to time.Just when Cao Rui prepared for the attack on Shu and asked Yousi to draft an edict to promote Cao Zhen and Sima Yi to official positions, he also took advantage of the opportunity to ask Wu Zhi about the safety and danger of the current Wei state.

Wu Zhi didn't know whether it was to curry favor with Sima Yi, who was an extremely human minister, or to take the opportunity to suppress the scholars of Yingchuan at sunset. It is not the talent of the prime minister to take on important tasks without getting married.

Cao Rui actually accepted this.

On the second day when he listened to the court, he announced Wu Zhi's Shangshu, and ordered Chen Qun to be in his position for not seeking his own government and doing nothing.

Xia Houhui, who also asked the accompanying driver to hear about the government affairs, immediately stepped forward and said with emotion, his voice was like thunder, "Your Majesty, I secretly thought that if Wu Shizhong was deposed, the country would be safe!"

As soon as the words came out, all the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were stunned.

There is no reason for him.

It was Xiahou Hui who overcame it.

Firstly, as a servant of Sanqi, Xia Houhui only had the right to advise the emperor on his gains and losses, and had no right to comment on the government when the emperor listened to the court.

The other is that all the servants of the Wei State now select veteran ministers.

No matter in terms of seniority, status, importance, etc., the promotion and dismissal of the servants are beyond the reach of a mere samurai servant!

Therefore, after a moment of silence in the court, many people came out and impeached Xia Houhui for humiliating ministers, roaring at the court, disrespect in front of the emperor, and exceeding the court's laws.

Some Yilang turned over old accounts.

On the grounds that Wu Zhi rejected the marriage of the two families in the past and said "my family's daughter is not coveted by Xiahou Zhiquan and others", Xia Houhui was charged with private revenge.

The reason why the crowd was furious was because Xia Houhui had long been disliked by the princes and officials.

And Cao Rui, the emperor who was in high position, also had a gloomy expression.

Regardless of whether what Xia Houhui said was right or wrong, he had just ordered Chen Qun to be reprimanded, and Xia Houhui stood up to criticize Wu Zhi. Isn't this also accusing him of it~
Even if you have an upright temperament, you can't be so reckless in front of all the ministers of the court!
Amidst the voices of impeachment by the officials, Cao Rui really had the urge to let the soldiers take Xia Houhui down and hand it over to the court lieutenant for punishment at that moment.

However, he did not live up to the praise of being straightforward.

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Quietly exhaling a deep breath, Cao Rui slowly opened his fist hidden under the Tongtai case, raised his hand to stop the impeachment of the officials, looked at Xia Houhui who was prostrating in the hall, and asked expressionlessly, "Xiahou What does the servant mean by this?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, Chen Hui believes that Wu Sizhong's superiors have committed the crime of disturbing the rule of law and poisoning the country!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Houhui was first a Jishou, and then straightened up eloquently.

"Chen Gong is an important minister of the country. Emperor Wu spared no effort to promote him for his talents in governing the world. When the late emperor was in the East Palace, he also respected the vessel deeply. He treated him as a gift of making friends and left an imperial edict to assist the government. Today Wu Shizhong said that Chen Gong was mediocre, and he did not care about politics in office. , Not having the talent of a state minister, this is not to accuse Emperor Wu and the first emperor of not knowing people's knowledge and evil? This is a crime!"

"The husband's ruler has its strengths, but its inches are short. The master of the Ming Dynasty makes the best use of each of them and makes the best use of their talents. As Wu Shizhong said, Sima Gong is loyal to the public and a minister of the country. However, why do you say that you despise Chen Gong? ?Chen Gong devoted himself to his duties. In the state of Wei, he formulated laws and regulations, customized the society's talent plan, and advised Emperor Wu and Emperor Wen to appoint talents and use talents; and he held important positions in the court for decades. An Sheji; being upright and strict, disdainful of recruiting power and accepting bribes, arrogant, extravagant, flattering and despicable, and degrading temples, this is even a person with pure virtue! Wu Shizhong ignored Chen Gong's merits and framed slander, these two crimes!"

"The three crimes are that Wu Shizhong was originally selected by Emperor Wu to call for talents. The late emperor loved his talents and promoted him repeatedly, entrusting him with important tasks; His Majesty chose him as a servant and regarded him as a minister of the prime minister. Do your best to repay the country with all your loyal words and all your bluntness! Now, your majesty is consulting with the country's safety and danger, but he doesn't go outside to discuss the words of Shu Wu's disobedience, and the inner peace of Li and Shu's safety, but instead speaks up, makes false comments on the three princes, and picks the temple It is unjust to praise and criticize the officials. If this wind is long, how will the officials and officials in the temple get along! How can the society be safe and evil!"

"I am humble and humble, and have no right to judge Wu Shizhong. However, I am filled with loyalty and righteousness. I dare not witness the evil wind growing in the temple and feel at ease. Therefore, I dare to go beyond the system and remonstrate him. I will wait for my sin and die. Only Your Majesty will judge me!"

After some generous words, Xia Houhui bowed his head again, waiting for the emperor Cao Rui to make a verdict.

But Cao Rui didn't make a sound for a long time, but closed his eyes in thought.

He has been known for his intelligence since he was a child, and he has discussed with Xia Houhui several times in private that the gentry is facing a great crisis and the clan generals are unsustainable. He has already heard the meaning behind Xia Houhui's words.

Yes, he belatedly discovered the disadvantages that edicting Chen Qun would bring to the country——

That is, Sima Yi, who has already supervised the town, can no longer usher in the "hope of the court"!
Among the four ministers left by Emperor Wen Cao Pi, Cao Xiu has passed away, Cao Zhen guarded Yongliang, Sima Yi went out of Jingxiang, and Chen Qun recorded affairs for Sangong in the court.

It can be said that at this time, the generals of the Wei clan were already unsustainable, but the gentry originated from the relationship of region and experience, and there was no leader whom everyone expected.

If one had to be chosen with high morals and high prestige, it would be Grand Fu Zhongyou.

But now Zhong Yao is over eighty years old and has been suffering from constant illnesses all year round, so his time should be numbered.

Therefore, if he followed Wu Zhishang's words and condemned Chen Qun, who is about to replace Zhong Yao as the leader of Yingchuan scholars, for not having the talent of a state minister, and commended Sima Yi as an important minister of the country, other courtiers would also compete. Sima Yi moved closer and slowly turned Sima Yi into "the hope of the court"!
A governor who controls soldiers and horses has become the hope of the court.
This is something that no monarch will allow.

Although Cao Rui never doubted Sima Yi's loyalty, why did he personally facilitate this matter?

Besides, if Sima Yi reaches that point, he won't feel at ease~
It's just that Cao Rui, who understands the importance of it, is also a little bit stuck at this time: he just ordered Chen Qun, and he immediately backtracked, which seems to be bad for the monarch's majesty.
(End of this chapter)