Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 179 My intention to reform

Zhao Youjian and Wang Dexuan were able to instigate the officials of the Ministry of Civil Service, not because of their prestige, but because of their interests.

The Department of Examination is a very different department. It has a lot of power but not much power.

They are responsible for the performance evaluation of officials below the third rank, and they are flattered by others, but they are only responsible for the evaluation, and their opinions on promotions and other matters do not count.

Besides, they are responsible for assessing others, so who will assess them?

The Department of Examination has the least room for development.

Some people work in the examination department for 20 or even 30 years. It is said to be the most suitable department for elderly care...

The imperial examination was one of the few opportunities for officials and officials to show their faces. Chen Qingsi's sudden airdrop deprived him of this opportunity.

If it was just once in a while, no one would say anything.But if Chen Qingsi achieved good results in this airborne landing and this behavior became a routine and will be the case in the future, then the loss to the merit examination department will be great.

Zhao Youjian and Wang Dexuan used this to make the merit examination department unanimously open to the outside world. They did not say boycott, but they would not work hard for it.

But things are different now. Chen Qingsi has proposed reforms that completely overturn the old system.

Once you succeed, it will be a major event that will leave your mark in history. Why worry about not being promoted?
How can small gains and small profits be compared?

Anyone with some discernment would like to shout at this moment: "I am willing to do my best for Mr. Chen to show my loyalty."

Only then did Yang Deyi, who accompanied him, understand why his friend valued this young man so much, and specifically asked him to help him when he needed his help.

This is not asking me to take care of his little brother. It is clearly giving me an opportunity to provide him with help when he needs help, so that he will not be able to reach the other side when he really rises.

Cui Zizheng, the person in charge of the examination, also looked shocked.

The emergence of the imperial examination was a system derived from the gentry's control over the promotion space of subordinate officials. As a member of the Cui family, Cui Zizheng often studied the loopholes in the imperial examination. Taking advantage of his position, his understanding of the imperial examination even surpassed that of previous examiners. .

However, Chen Qingsi's proposed system of locking colleges, sealing officials, and transcribing records were unheard of. They blocked all loopholes in the imperial examination system in one fell swoop, even places they had never thought of.

At least now, he has no idea how to deal with this kind of imperial examination.

The reason why examination papers and public recommendations are successful is because the examiner can influence the candidates' scores.

But now Chen Qingsi's plan, he himself can't control the results. Once implemented smoothly, the biggest loophole in the development of the imperial examination system so far: the examination papers and public recommendations will become a thing of the past.

The clan leader must be notified so that they can respond early.

Cui Zizheng was a little absent-minded.

Chen Qingsi left with more than forty answers satisfied. He had to carefully choose his assistants in the imperial examination.

As for the officials who originally planned to unite together to test the history of military orders and the history of book orders, they dispersed with their own thoughts and never mentioned the matter again.

Zhao Youjian and Wang Dexuan also wanted to save some of the situation and approached Du Fei, Jia Dayin and Yuan Zhiyi to discuss it. Before they could speak, the three of them had already left in a hurry, with their positions clear.

Almost at the same time, Tai Chi Palace and Wude Palace.

Li Zhi invited eight people, including Grand Lieutenant Sun Wuji, Sikong Li Ji, Xu Jingzong, Lai Ji, Du Zhenglun, Sun Chuyue, Xu Yushi, and General Xin Mao, to the palace.

"Yesterday, I received an excerpt that Chen Qing submitted privately. Today I summoned all the gentlemen to ask for their opinions." Li Zhi waved his hand and distributed eight of the eight excerpts written by Chen Qing. human hand.

The book is very thick and written in detail, and it is about the reform of the imperial examination.

Chen Qingsi's foundation in Confucian classics is not deep, but his ability to write reports has been honed over time.

It is not easy to write a report well. Not only must you grasp the key points and write clearly, but you must also be able to understand it at a glance. You must not be too straightforward, resulting in a long list of articles, and you must not show off your literary talent or use too many professional words. It's hard to understand.

The report is written for the boss to read. Your boss can’t understand what you wrote, so how do you expect to get a favor from it?

The report written by Chen Qingsi is concise and concise, and can almost become a facsimile of the memorial narrative.

There are many areas that need to be reformed, and the content is sufficient, but it doesn't seem to be dull at all, and every word is straight to the point.

Changsun Wuji read it from beginning to end without missing a word, and actually had a general understanding of the complicated imperial examination.

Amazing, amazing!
Six words flashed through Changsun Wuji's mind.

"His Majesty!"

Changsun Wuji knew that Li Zhi's purpose of summoning him was to squeeze out the last bit of his prestige among the nobles of Guanxi and support the imperial examination.

No matter what situation he is in, if Changsun Wuji doesn't speak, no one else has the right to speak.

He also went out of his way without hesitation and said: "Chen Yuanwailang's knowledge and understanding of the imperial examination far exceeds that of the senior ministers, who dare not judge for themselves. Although this reform is large, it is pertinent and reasonable in every aspect, and will implement fairness to the extreme. The senior ministers support it." "

Changsun Wuji expressed his stance, and naturally it was Li Ji's turn.

"The old minister is a rough man and doesn't quite understand. Chen Yuanwailang is a good person promoted by His Majesty, so he will certainly do well."

If Li Ji is a big boss, there will be few smart people.As a military boss, he never gets involved in politics, he just expresses his position and makes his position clear.

Xu Jingzong had already known part of the content in advance, and he was even more shocked to see the whole picture now. He knew that such detailed reforms were all done by one person, and understood Li Zhi's intentions. He repeatedly praised: "In the beginning, Chen Yuanwailang was in charge of the imperial examination." , then there was an alternative voice, saying that Chen Yuanwailang was too young and was not worthy of a big position. The old minister also felt this way. Only today did I understand that His Majesty is wise and discerning, and we are short-sighted and feel ashamed."

Masters Lai Ji, Sun Chuyue, and Xu Yue all had a very good relationship with Chen Qingsi. They could not find any faults and praised him repeatedly.

Du Zhenglun is the only one who has not had any contact with Chen Qingsi, but seeing the trend, he will not forcefully oppose it, but will go along with it.

The remaining Xin Mao will fill the vacancy in Li Yi's Mansion. The new prime minister has always followed Xu Jingzong's lead, and this has been the case since.

Li Zhi nodded with satisfaction and dismissed everyone, but privately invited Xu Jingzong to the side hall.

"His Majesty!"

Xu Jingzong was very loyal to Li Zhi.

Li Zhi was not overly restrained towards Xu Jingzong. He changed into regular clothes and said: "Today Chen Qing went to the Examination Department to select assistants. The reform of the imperial examination will soon be known to the public. The situation in the temple is very stable. I am not worried. Please pay more attention to some external forces. In short, this reform is my intention, and Chen Yuanwailang is just following orders. Whoever makes trouble at this time, whoever makes things difficult for him at this time, is an enemy of me. I love you, just make your own decision. , I don’t ask.”

Li Zhi acts unscrupulously. He never cares about the process, only the results he wants.

(End of this chapter)