At the end of Song Dynasty: I want to be the master of ZTE

Chapter 19 Talent
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When the gong rang, Lu Xiufu immediately shouted: "It's time, all students stop writing and close the paper!"

The military invigilator immediately stepped forward and carefully put away all the test papers.

The candidates handed in their test papers and felt relieved. They walked out of the school and immediately called their friends.

Because most of them are locals from Wenzhou, there is no barrier between civil and military, and they all gather together to discuss the test questions.

"The topic is not difficult. It is estimated that His Majesty took pity on us, so he released the water."

"It is not easy to give a good answer. The country is currently in a state of decline. Your Majesty is working hard. He will not like empty talk. He must have something to say."

During the discussion, the candidates walked to the restaurant and waited for the results to be released in the evening.

According to the system, there are three levels of imperial examination: Jiejie, Provincial, and Palace examinations. Not only does it take a long time, but you also have to pass three consecutive exams to become a Jinshi.

Moreover, monks, Taoist priests, officials, and criminals are not eligible for the imperial examination. Even people like Enke who are added are not eligible, but this time there is no identity restriction, and the speed is much faster.

In the school grounds, Lu Xiufu counted the number of test papers again and found them to be correct, and then escorted the test papers to the state government office.

When they arrived at the state government office, Zhao Shi and Yi Qian Wenwu were already waiting.

After seeing the ceremony, Lu Xiufu presented the test paper and said: "Your Majesty, there are 32 people who took part in the examination this time, 46 in liberal arts and 86 in martial arts. All the test papers are here."

Zhao Shidao: "In the past, there were only a few people in the martial arts examination, but now it's the opposite. This shows the people's heart for boxing. Those who can come to the examination at this time are all loyal and loyal people. I think they will all be accepted. What do you think?"

Liu Fu nodded and said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. The country is at the time when it employs people, and the righteous should not be chilled."

"No." Xie Fangde objected: "Recruiting all candidates loses the original intention of the imperial examination and is unfair. It damages the dignity of the court and is not beautiful."

Zhao Yukun said: "If you cannot govern a country, it will lead to chaos. If you abide by the law and fail to change, you will be rebellious. If you are rebellious and chaotic, you will not be able to maintain the country. Times are easy to change, and they will change according to the situation. I think your Majesty's proposal is feasible."

Xie Fangde insisted: "The current situation is in danger and people's hearts are in turmoil. We must not lose the dignity of the court. Otherwise, everyone will ignore the center and nothing can be done!"

Seeing that the two sides were about to get into an argument, Zhao Shi smoothed things over and said, "What Mr. Xie said is true, but your loyalty must not be cold. Why can you teach me?"

Xie Fangde said: "I think that each of them will take half, and the one who fails will be given an official by His Majesty. It's so convenient."

Lu Xiufu nodded and said: "This is an old-fashioned strategy for the country, please accept it."

Zhao subconsciously believed in Lu Xiufu's decision. The most important thing was that what Xie Fangde said made sense.

At any time, the authority of the court is the most important. If everyone is admitted, Enke will be a farce, which will destroy the authority of the court.

Especially since Zhao Shi was only eight years old, others could not help but think that the imperial court was a grassroots team and would not surrender even if he wanted to.

This is something that Zhao Shi ignored, just like when he used Wen Tianxiang as his prime minister, it is a small mistake that time travelers often make.

Zhao Shi said: "Just as Xie Gong said, take half and give the rest to the family background. But what kind of official position should be given? Do you have any opinions?"

Liu Fu said: "Wu Jinshi can be the deputy commander, those who are particularly outstanding can be deputy capital commander and Ji Yiwen, Wen Jinshi can enrich the central government and local assistants, and those who are particularly outstanding can be county magistrates.

Those who are given birth status, warriors can be the deputy chief of the capital, and literary people can be the school secretary or six cao. "

"What do you think?" Zhao Shi asked.

Lu Xiufu said: "Being good, although not a high position, can give full play to one's talents and avoid strangling the seedlings."

In the conventional military system, one hundred people are the capital, five capitals are the camps, there are commanders, and the military system is the military system. There are 3000 to [-] people as one capital, and there are chief and deputy capital commanders. The word "jiyi" is equivalent to the staff of an army, and is responsible for recording military aircraft. Give orders and provide advice.

When I first arrived, I had to practice as a deputy. Those with real talents and practical knowledge would naturally stand out. Those who died in the war were considered bad luck, and they were the natural selection in war-torn times.

After the discussion was completed, Zhao Shundao said: "In that case, all the ministers will review the papers together."

The questions for Civil and Military Scholars all provide advice on the current situation. This is a very simple question, but the people present are all big officials in the officialdom. It is not easy to impress them.

For example, one test paper recommended that the court use an eclectic approach to hiring, and only discussed the importance of talents without explaining how to select them. Lu Xiufu’s evaluation was empty, while another suggested that the court lower salt prices and housing taxes to win the hearts of urban residents. , Huang Zhen's evaluation is available.Everyone doesn't care about opinions, they only care about measures, and only if the measures are feasible.

More than a hundred test papers and cross-marking were completed in half a day. Everyone summed up again and ranked them.

At this time, the candidates had gathered outside the state government office.

Lu Xiufu led people to the notice board and shouted: "Stay back for now, let the officials post the notice."

Everyone backed away, and immediately rushed forward after the official posted the list.

"I hit it!"

"Hahaha, No.10!"

Those who won the Jinshi were overjoyed and yelled, while those who didn't won could not help but feel depressed.

If you can't pass such a simple test, you won't have to take the imperial examination in the future.

After everyone calmed down, Lu Xiufu shouted: "Everyone, no matter whether you pass the exam or not, His Majesty will give you a banquet. In addition, those who fail the exam will be given officials!"

"Is that true?" someone asked.

Lu Xiufu was displeased and scolded: "Your Majesty's eloquent words, how can they be questioned?"

"Student Meng Lang." The man immediately admitted his mistake.

After Lu Xiufu left, everyone immediately surrounded Zhu Ye and Ding Yi. After sending congratulations, they asked them what they wrote about winning the title of civil and military champion.

Zhu Ye said: "My younger brother advised the court to strengthen rural governance and reinstate the village elders, stingy husbands, and wanderers. Among them, the village elders are elected by the villagers, secretly voted, and the term of office is three or four years. The election is rotated to prevent the power from being controlled by powerful men. The stingy men are appointed by senior military officers and are responsible for public security, inspections, and training of rural soldiers. The state government selects talented junior officials to serve as ministers. Those with outstanding political achievements can be promoted to officials.

The three cooperate and are responsible for education, taxation, conscription, water conservancy, communication between top and bottom, and can supervise each other so as not to harm the people. "

"Brother Zimei's strategy is in line with the current situation, so he deserves to be selected as the number one scholar." Everyone praised.

There have been township officials in all dynasties, but this dynasty cannot exempt them. It is stipulated that the first-class households take turns to fill the position of lizheng, and the second-class households take turns to fill the head of the household. They are responsible for collecting taxes and corvees. If there is any shortage, the head of the lizheng household will make up for it.

However, two extremes soon emerged, either because the tax corvee was difficult and there was no one to fill it, or large households wielded power and spread the burden to their subordinates, which resulted in more harm than good.

Zhu Ye's argument provided a very good solution, and he deserved to be selected as the top candidate.

Before everyone could ask about the military champion Ding Zhi, another civil servant came out and shouted: "The civil and military champion has excellent strategies and theories. Your Majesty's edict has been announced to the public, and all the subjects will watch it."

After the two test papers were posted, everyone looked at them again.

I saw the imperial written instructions on Zhu Ye's test paper: "The security of the countryside means the security of the country. This is a wonderful policy and should be the foundation of the country."

"Brother Zimei Jian is in the emperor's heart and has a bright future. Congratulations." Everyone complimented again.

As for the "imperial" character, which is rather ugly, everyone can understand it. After all, the emperor is only eight years old.

Then everyone read Ding Zhi's article. The core was to set up special political commissars for the army, strengthen the ideological education of the army, establish a sense of honor among the soldiers, and let them know why they were fighting.

Zhao Shi's evaluation is: "Since ancient times, strong armies have always been based on famous generals. The rest have enough food and clothing to fight, and mediocrity has never been seen. The poor and humble become strong. This strategy still has shortcomings, but it can be seen that the way to a strong army is , Try it out, or you can become a strong teacher from poverty.”

But everyone's evaluation is unique.

In the inherent knowledge, soldiers can work hard if they are given enough money and food. If strict military discipline can be added, it will be unstoppable.

Sense of honor?Isn’t it enough to get promoted through meritorious service?

Why fight?Isn't it a matter of course for a soldier to eat food and work hard to kill the enemy?
(End of this chapter)