I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 73: In the dispute over the tribute examination, those who bear the blame should shoulder it

"Cough cough!"

When Zhao Zhen saw that Sun Fu choked Chen Zhizhong speechlessly at one of his words, he couldn't help but said: "Sun Zhizhi said, this is a bit too much!"

Sun Fu immediately handed over his hands and stepped aside.

Zhao Zhen looked down and continued: "It seems that all the ministers have some criticisms of the Taixue style. Then I would like to ask, if I want to reform the style in this year's provincial examination to correct literary shortcomings, how should I change it and what should I pay attention to? What are the disadvantages?”

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers bowed their heads.

Many ministers in the palace wanted to use this incident to attack Shi Jie, some wanted to attack Ouyang Xiu and Su Liang, and some wanted to attack the previous New Deal officials.

But if it really changes this year, I have never seriously thought about the countermeasures.

of course.

Some people have thought about it, but have not figured it out.

Zhao Zhen looked around and found that the only ones who did not lower their heads deliberately were Ouyang Xiu and Su Liang who had not submitted the memorial.

"Su Jingming, what do you think?" Zhao Zhen directly named him.

Su Liang walked slowly to the center of the hall.

"I believe that the prosperity of Taixue style is all due to the examination-oriented style of study. From Xikun style to Taixue style, they are two extremes. Shi Shoudao and Sun Zhidao cannot be blamed."

"Secondly, the style of Taixue should be reformed. If it is to be reformed, it would be better to reform it this year. After all, the imperial examination is to select scholars for the country, and it cannot be careless. If you select unqualified talents, it will be a real loss for the imperial court!"

"As for how to change it, I think it is actually the responsibility of the examiner. He is responsible for knowing the name of tribute examination, so he should draw up specific details in order to formulate provincial examination questions. If he does not have this ability, then it is not appropriate to know tribute examination!"

Upon hearing this, a smile suddenly appeared on Zhao Zhen's face.

I sighed in my heart: Su Liang still knows how to speak!

Just now, Zhao Zhen felt a little at a loss. He didn't know who should be selected to know the tribute, let alone when and how to change it.

Su Liang's words immediately solved all his problems.

Su Liang expressed two levels of meaning.

First, it should be changed.

Secondly, no one can figure out how to change it, and no one knows how to do it.

Zhao Zhen said: "I also think that if we change the provincial examination this year, we will change it. If we wait any longer, it will be a loss for the imperial court. Do you have any objections?"

Suddenly, no one came out of the queue.

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly.

"Okay, since everyone has no objections, how will we change it?"

this moment.

Everyone's eyes fell on Ouyang Xiu, Wang Gongchen, Wang Yaochen and Zhang Fangping.

Know the candidates for Gongju.

It must be one of these four people.

Wang Gongchen, Wang Yaochen, and Zhang Fangping all frowned slightly.

They thought of the reasons for abandoning the Taixue style, but they did not work out a specific method to correct it.

All three of them thought that this kind of thing would require collective discussion.

Unexpectedly, it suddenly became a condition for running for Zhi Gong Ju.

Zhang Fangping thought for a while and walked out.

"I believe that the imperial style of Taixue should be abandoned immediately, and I call on all candidates to make decisions in a down-to-earth manner, with less irony and admonishment, and to return to the ancient style of the past..."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen frowned slightly.

Zhang Fangping's words are too superficial.

Some of them are still talking about the wheel, obviously made up on the spot, and are not enough to solve the problem.

And the reason why Zhang Fangping worked so hard to express himself.

In addition to knowing that tribute examination would be of great benefit to his future career, he did not want to serve as the Third Secretary anymore.

But it cannot be said clearly in front of officials.

Therefore, I thought of being appointed as Zhi Gongju first, and after finishing the errands, I would tactfully propose the transfer to Zhao Zhen.

Wang Gongchen was only thinking about how to use this matter to impeach Shi Jie, Sun Fu, Ouyang Xiu and Su Liang. He did not think about how to improve at all, so he lowered his head.

As for Wang Yaochen.

He has always been cautious and would not speak out without a complete idea.

At this time, Ouyang Xiu strode out.

"Officials, 'Tai Xue Style' is just a folk name. Many people don't know what Tai Xue Style is. I believe that the details of this reform of the writing style in the academic field should be explained in detail in order to change the writing style!" After that, Ouyang Xiucong He took out a memorial in his arms.

"Last night, Chente wrote "Eight Strategies for Improving the Imperial Examination" and asked the officials to review it!"

When Wang Gongchen saw Ouyang Xiu suddenly taking out the memorial, he couldn't help but bite his back teeth in anger.

Today's court.

It is no longer enough to just debate, you also need to come up with articles.

Immediately, a little yellow gatekeeper presented the memorial to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

What he likes most is when officials give him answers and let him choose, rather than asking questions for him to answer.

After a while.

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "This is a very good strategy. You should take a look at it. Bachelor Ouyang, you can also tell me about it."

Immediately, the memorial was passed to the ministers.

Ouyang Xiu also began to talk about the specific contents of "Eight Strategies for Improving the Imperial Examination".

The content is probably...

"First, do not select scholars based on obscure, dangerous, and stimulating writing style; second, focus on strategy and theory but not on poetry and ink meaning; third, focus on truth and truth, and explore the purpose and interest of classics; fourth, , you can make political satire and admonishment, but be careful not to make arrogant assumptions; fifthly, be careful not to use illogical rhetoric, obscene and extravagant words, and do not break the formula of literary theory..."

After reading "Eight Strategies for Improving the Imperial Examination", most of the officials gritted their teeth and wished they had not written it.

When it comes to court politics, taxes and people's livelihood, military and water conservancy, there are many people in the court who are stronger than Ouyang Xiu.

But when it comes to imperial examinations and articles, all officials in the dynasty are a head shorter than Ouyang Xiu.

Even if the ministers read and then wrote, they still could not surpass Ouyang Xiu.

Zhao Zhen saw the expressions of the ministers and knew that no one could refute this "Eight Strategies for Improving the Imperial Examination".

He couldn't help but smile and said: "I am relieved that Ouyang is aware of the tribute this time!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Gongchen quickly stood up.

"Guan Jia, this article can indeed correct the literary shortcomings and change the style of Taixue style, but I still do not recommend Ouyang Yongshu to know the tribute!"

"I have always selected scholars based on their talent, and talent refers not only to literary talent, but also to moral ability. Uncle Ouyang Yong was affected by the nephew's case. After all, his personal ethics were not good, and it was difficult for him to set an example for the world's scholars. Because he knew how to pay tribute, his successors must Objection.”

"In addition, if a major change in writing style is approaching the provincial examination, the candidates will definitely be dissatisfied. They may gather together to cause trouble and target the examiner. Uncle Ouyang Yong had many erotic words when he was young. Explaining it to the candidates may not convince the public!"

Wang Gongchen's words pierced Ouyang Xiu's heart.

The latter's most shameful things are the nephew's case and the erotic poems he wrote when he was young.

Ouyang Xiu clenched his fists in anger. If the officials weren't present, he might have taken action.

Zhao Zhen was a little hesitant, but Wang Gongchen's reason did make some sense.

At this time, Tang Jie suddenly stood up.

"In the officialdom, since the style of examination has been changed, the examiners will inevitably make a fuss. I think that this year's Zhi Gong Examination is here to withstand scolding. In terms of experience and strength in resisting scolding, Uncle Ouyang Yong is still more suitable to take the lead. Examiner!"

puff!

As soon as these words came out, several officials immediately laughed.

Zhao Zhen tried hard not to laugh, but when he thought about it carefully, it was indeed the truth.

Wang Gongchen's face was dark, and he found that he could not refute these words.

At this time, Prime Minister Du Yan stood up and said with a serious face: "I second the proposal!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

Wu Yu, He Tan, Pang Ji, Wen Yanbo, and Ding Du all held their hands.

When Zhang Fangping and Wang Yaochen thought of taking the blame, they immediately stopped fighting.

Just when Wang Gongchen was about to refute, Privy Councilor Xia Song, who had been silent, also stood up.

"My minister agrees!"

Wang Gongchen suddenly became speechless.

He had a good relationship with Xia Song, and he was like Xia Song's knife and sword in the court.

Su Liang frowned slightly. He knew Xia Song very well.

As the saying goes, people are always cunning, so he felt that Xia Song must be holding back bad ideas.

(End of this chapter)