I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 219 Broken!I, Huo Guangcheng, have become the emperor's stand-in! (seeking subscription)

Huo Guang's face was gloomy, and he hated those useless children and nephews in his family even more.

The general is not happy, but I am very happy.

"Okay, okay!" Liu He said hello several times in a row, and finally caught everyone's attention on him again.

"Thanks to Lao Zhongfu, who has selected so many talents for my big man, in the past few days, Zhongfu, Yushi doctor and Guang Luxun will discuss separately, and arrange them from high to low, and arrange them to suitable official positions. Bar."

"No." Several people replied.

"Wait, if I remember correctly, this Liu Anmin is already Zong Zhengcheng with a rank of a thousand stones, so I will make my own opinion and not give him another official position. He will still stay in the position of Zong Zhengcheng. What opinion?"

"Wei Chen has no objection."

"Okay, this is very good. In addition to letting them serve as officials, I will also reward them separately. Each will reward thirty gold and one hundred pieces of silk!"

"In addition, these fifteen articles have to be transcribed and distributed to the official schools of each county, so that the people and officials of the big man can see what kind of talents my big man really needs! "

Liu He spoke quite boldly, setting the tone very high.

The courtiers present seemed to be somewhat familiar with this scene, as if they had only seen it not long ago.

Although the emperor is not calm enough, he is courageous in speaking and doing things.

Everything that is said and done has deep meaning and far-reaching meaning.

Just like today, I'm afraid it won't stop here, and there will be some disturbances in the court.

Sure enough, the emperor didn't keep the courtiers waiting too long, and he started to stir up "troubleshooting".

"Father Zhong, what do you think of this imperial examination, that the selected talents can be regarded as having both talents and virtues?"

Huo Guang didn't know how to answer for a while, he found that although the emperor was asking a question, there was one and only one answer to this question.

In other words, the Son of Heaven's question itself has only one answer.

And this question that already had an answer forced Huo Guang into a corner.

These selected articles were all selected by Huo Guang. It is impossible for him to deny the strengths and value of these articles at this moment, let alone the outstanding talents of these Langguans.

Regardless of this matter, none of Huo Guang's nephews stood out in this imperial examination. If Huo Guang completely denied it, he would inevitably be criticized.

In this way, Huo Guang could only recognize the strengths of the imperial examination.

Although he also thinks that it is quite reasonable and practical to pass the imperial examination to conduct the second selection of talents.

But this feeling of being half-forced to agree with a point of view is uncomfortable.

The problem is that at this time, he has to admit it. For some reason, Huo Guang complains to the emperor.

"The old man thinks that the officials selected by the imperial examinations have good morals. Your Majesty has come up with this method. It is really ingenious and has an exquisite heart."

"Oh? I didn't expect Father Zhong to give such a high evaluation. I was hesitant before, but now I don't have to hesitate..."

"I would like to ask you all to discuss at this moment to see if this method of imperial examinations can be applied to all subjects in the examination system."

"From now on, the number of people in the imperial examinations will be tripled, but after arriving in Chang'an, they will all have to take the imperial examination. Only one-third of them will be selected, and the rest will be given back."

As soon as this remark came out, except for the two "insiders" Zhang Anshi and Bingji, most of the courtiers immediately whispered to each other.

This is a major change that changes a lot of things.

In the original prosecutorial system, each county allocated the number of prosecutors according to the proportion of the population.The selected talents can immediately enter the court as officials regardless of their level.

No matter how high or low the rank is, at least it will become the help of the county or the "juzhu" in the court.

Over time, the accumulation of small saplings will grow into large and small forests.

However, after joining the imperial examination, it means that no matter how many talents are selected by a county, they may all fail in the examination.

This forces the county or the host to not only consider the issue of closeness and estrangement when recommending talents, but also to find a way to find some people with real talents, otherwise it is very likely to be in this "Game of Thrones" Lost in competition.

At this time, the reading of the scriptures is still the power of a small number of people in the great Han Dynasty, and the inspection system is still a very efficient way of selecting talents.

However, some checks and balances are required.

Adding the imperial examination is a good supplement.

From equal elections to differential elections, this is a huge progress.

At the very least, more talents can be discovered, and appropriate restrictions can be placed on some wealthy families that are already faintly growing.

Within a year or two, Liu He will promote papermaking and printing on a large scale, so that more low-level people and children from small families have the possibility to study scriptures and studies.

After the number of educated people expands, Liu He will fully implement the method of imperial examinations to obtain scholars.

Of course, that would be a brand new imperial examination system, rather than the stereotyped essays of later generations.

At that time, talents will be discovered earlier, and the selected talents will have more real talents.

……

At the moment, Liu He could naturally see that someone in the court wanted to object.

However, Liu He did not intend to give them a chance to object.

Liu He remembered what Wang Shi said: I am the Son of Heaven, so I should practice the kingly way of impartiality.

In the past, if you didn't secure the throne, you had to practice conspiracy; but now that the throne is stable, you have to practice more kingly ways.

Since what is done is beneficial to the country, the people and the court, there is no reason for the upright courtiers to disagree.

"I think the reason why the imperial examination is good is that there is a yardstick to measure talents. This yardstick is visible to everyone, which will make talents feel at ease. Unlike the past, which only relies on the impression of the applicant and the vague reputation, it will inevitably make people criticize."

Seeing the reaction of the courtiers, Liu He seemed to have calmed down a bit, so he said the last sentence: "I thought that no real talent would be afraid of the imperial examination."

Liu He stopped after speaking.

There is still the second half of the sentence that has not been uttered, but all the courtiers have vaguely heard: those who oppose the imperial examination are all deceitful people who have no real talent and learning.

The crown that the emperor buckled down was too big, and no one could bear it.

Even the Great General can't afford it.

No wonder the general didn't say a word at this moment, showing no joy, anger, sorrow or joy.

"Father Zhong, you are the assistant minister, what do you think of my proposal?"

Huo Guang was silent, he couldn't think of what to say for a while, but he felt that he seemed to be a little behind on this matter.

It seems that I have become a substitute for the emperor-proving for the emperor that the imperial examination is good.

After being domineering in the court for so long, the feeling of being manipulated is very uncomfortable.

Huo Guang could only say bluntly: "It is quite innovative to put the imperial examination into the examination system, but it is too hasty to implement it this year?"

"Father Zhong is right. I want to hear other people's opinions."

The courtiers hesitated a bit.

One is that the hat just now was a bit too big, and the other is that it is thankless to express your position between the emperor and the general.

Everyone can see that the emperor and the general love each other like a father and son, and they may reconcile soon, and it will be themselves who are unlucky.

However, those who have these ideas are those in the Huo Party who seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, they are a minority.

In the court, there are many people of insight.

Zongzheng Liu De stood up first, and said with a serious face: "I believe that the imperial examination is beneficial to the country and the people, and it should be implemented as soon as possible."

"My ministers are supporting Zongzheng Liugong. This imperial examination has cheered up the dull wind among the officials. It should be implemented as soon as possible." Zhang Anshi expressed his opinion quite rarely.

"My minister is supporting Zongzheng Liugong, and I am honored to participate in the general affairs of the imperial examination. I believe that the imperial examination is the most fair and just, and it should be implemented quickly."

"The official servant Yan Yannian seconded the proposal..."

"Wei Xian, a humble minister, and Da Honglu, seconded the proposal..."

……

In addition to those ministers under Liu He's command who stood up to express their approval, there were also seven or eight respected courtiers who also stood up.

Many of them have sons and nephews who passed the first imperial examination.

Having tasted the sweetness, it is natural to stand up and defend it.

In the blink of an eye, Liu He's proposal won the support of one-third of the courtiers in the court.

Liu He was so excited that his hands trembled a little, the preparations in the past few months were not in vain.

At this time, Zhao Chongguo, a veteran who usually only expresses his opinions in military affairs, also stood up.

"The old man believes that the imperial examination is the same as the military merit award system. The most important thing is to have a clear criterion, which can make the examination system more complete. Since it is useful, it should be implemented quickly."

Huo Guang's face turned livid, and he realized that he had made another mistake.

Whether you agree or not, you shouldn't be so hesitant.

Once he hesitated, the courtiers who stand on his side and only look after him will also hesitate, and naturally lose the opportunity, which will make Liu De drive other courtiers.

Huo Guang couldn't help but wonder why he hesitated today?
The imperial examination is indeed a good idea, which is of course the reason why I didn't immediately reject it; but the deeper reason may have something to do with the emperor.

Huo Guang looked at the emperor sitting on a high place, feeling a little complicated.

That's right, I don't know why, but now I am a little afraid of the emperor.

Because of jealousy, he hesitated, and put away the domineering in the past. Could it be that he is getting old?That's why you're afraid?

Liu He looked at the courtiers and then at Huo Guang, feeling a little nervous.

After all, this was the first time he used the cards in his hand to take advantage of the opportunity to sing against Huo Guang.

Winning is not important, the important thing is to try Huo Guang's fineness.

Judging from the current results, the Son of Heaven's second father is no longer so scary.

It is enough to see this.

"Ahem, what you said is very good, but after thinking about it just now, I think what Zhongfu said is also reasonable."

"Although the imperial examination is good, it should not be rushed. I think it is more appropriate to let it go this year and implement it next year."

"Father Zhong, what do you think of this matter?"

Whether this year or next year is almost the same, the important thing is that this decision is made by the emperor.

Huo Guang, who was quite unhappy in his heart, saw that the overall situation had been settled, plus those who did not express their views, probably more than half of the courtiers supported this move.

It is impossible for me to fight against half of the court.

Fortunately, the emperor asked his own opinion at the end, so that he had some room for turning around, otherwise he would really have to resign himself.

"Then according to the emperor's words, the imperial examination will be integrated into the probation system next year."

"Very good, Father Zhong is wise!"

Liu He smiled, quite complacently.

This time, I won.

(End of this chapter)