The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 207 The First Imperial Examination

The three words "imperial examination system" are gradually becoming known to people, and more people also know the meaning behind these three words.

Imperial examination system!

This not only means that ordinary people can have channels to study, but also have channels to change their own destiny!

This also gives the poor people in the world a way to advance!

Hedong in thirty years and Hexi in thirty years have become possible today!

At the same time, the emperor also planned to let the virtuous people in the world establish schools. At the same time, the government also set up schools to teach students to a certain extent.

This also gives ordinary people the possibility to learn!

"This imperial examination system is really draining the salary from the bottom of the cauldron!"

Some people couldn't help but sigh.

After all, the monopoly of knowledge is the means by which aristocratic families survive. From the very beginning of imparting knowledge, a talent can be controlled and used by the aristocratic family in the future.

But now, the implementation of the imperial examination system has undoubtedly broken the foundation of the aristocratic family, and the aristocratic family has gradually lost the soil for survival.

And how can aristocratic families in the world survive?

As a family closely related to the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, the Longxi Li family obviously had great opinions on the imperial examination system.

But there is nothing to do. Although the current emperor is a member of the Li family, he has to make them surrender under the power.

Although some other aristocratic families were willing to resist, their resistance immediately subsided when they heard that the imperial examination system was actually implemented by the divine bird.

Against the divine bird?

They don't have the courage!

Throughout history, there are divine birds in every historical period, and in history books, ancient books, and various legends, there are also records of divine birds showing extraordinary abilities.

But every time the divine bird displays its extraordinary abilities, it is undoubtedly earth-shaking and cannot be stopped by non-human beings!

Therefore, they acted like cowards!

……

In Princess Yong'an's Mansion, although Li Xinni dedicated the imperial examination system, some details still require her to be busy and guide.

So much so that after she returned to Chang'an, she was very busy.

Time passes, and a year passes quickly.

It’s spring again, the flowers are blooming, and the earth is recovering.

The common people in Chang'an City, girls and young men from noble families also walked out of the spring pavilion and study room to feel the vitality of spring, which is the plan for this year.

Li Xinni was neatly dressed. She had long since taken off her majestic palace clothes and put on comfortable ordinary clothes.

A year has passed, and Princess Yong'an's appearance seems to have not changed at all, she is still so beautiful.

The maids and waitresses in Princess Yongan's Mansion were also amazed.

An Weiyang has also grown up. Although she is the adopted daughter of the current emperor, a few years ago, the emperor wanted to give An Weiyang a princess title, but she refused.

According to herself, she is just an ordinary woman who can live a life of glory and wealth because of her status as a princess, but she has never slacked off.

I only want to be an ordinary sister of Princess Yongan, and I don't want to be honored.

Emperor Li Shimin saw An Weiyang's sincere words and affectionate expression, and was impressed by An Weiyang's gratitude, although he did not continue to reward An Weiyang with the title of Princess.

But it gave An Weiyang the status of Princess An Weiyang!

"Weiyang, you're old too. Is there a man you like in Chang'an City?"

An Weiyang, who was putting on a long dress for Li Xinni, suddenly heard what Princess Yongan said. There was a trace of confusion on her face, and then she shook her head slightly and said:

"Never..."

"Although you are my sister and are recognized by my father as an adopted daughter, you are not unable to marry into the royal family. In this case, I can rest assured..."

Turning around, Li Xinni looked at An Weiyang.

But I saw that although An Weiyang's beautiful face was about to rival Li Xinni, she also had a unique beauty. Between her eyebrows, there was a fierce and tenacious temperament that only a woman could have.

"Isn't it true that my sister has never had a husband as she wished? Ever since my sister took me out of Shazhou City, I have devoted the rest of my life to this Palace of Women and the Gentleman's Tower..."

Obviously, An Weiyang also regards the former Li Xinni as the star of the future and is willing to continue Li Xinni's path.

Hearing An Weiyang's answer, Li Xinni shook her head slightly. In fact, she wanted to say that she and An Weiyang were not different.

After all, I can't be with anyone, I can only be alone.

She turned around and looked at the beautiful, ageless face reflected in the bronze mirror in front of her and thought like this.

……

In the palace, Li Xinni came slowly. Along the way, the imperial guards and waiters and maids all saluted respectfully. Li Xinni nodded and smiled, and then walked into the palace where Emperor Li Shimin was.

"Sister you are here!"

In the palace, Li Shimin saw Li Xinni arriving, and immediately took out a document, handed it to Li Xinni, and said: "This is the situation of private schools opened in various provinces, counties and counties in the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Xinni immediately lowered his head and started reading.

For a moment, Li Xinni put down the document in his hand, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, and then said: "The document said that among the schools in various places, there were not many schools opened by truly virtuous people, and the imperial court only opened a few schools. More It was actually opened by a noble family..."

"That's right!"

Hearing this, Emperor Li Shimin also showed a trace of worry on his face. He looked at Li Xinni aside and said, "Although I also know that my sister's purpose of implementing this imperial examination system is to balance the wealthy families, I didn't expect that among the wealthy families, Nor is he a stupid person who leads the way to death..."

And this is the counterattack of the powerful family.

Didn’t the Tang Dynasty allow people all over the world to open schools and private schools? In that line of work, aristocratic families are also open, and the talents who serve the aristocratic families are also trained.

After a moment of silence, Li Xinni shook his head and said: "This situation is inevitable, but it is better than the original situation."

"We can impose more restrictions on the imperial examination later!"

"Too!"

Hearing Li Xinni's words, Li Shimin nodded in agreement.

The implementation of the imperial examination system added some vitality to the Tang Dynasty, and there were more officials in the Tang Dynasty who did not only speak for the powerful families.

There are more officials who truly speak for the people of the world.

Incomparably, the women and men taught by the schools in Junzikou and the Women's Palace in Chang'an City also took part in the first-year imperial examination.

Of course, women naturally only entered the palace as female officials, and the number was very small.

Most of them are men in Junzi Tower.

"Brother, are you sure about this exam?"

In An Weiyang's own courtyard, he saw a handsome man standing honestly in the hall.

The man quietly listened to his sister's chatter, with a look of confidence on his face. It was An Ning, An Weiyang's younger brother.

"Sister, don't worry, I'm confident!"

Jing Jing said confidently.

"That!"

"This exam is the first one for the princess to implement the imperial examination system. It is of great significance. No matter what the score is, it is secondary. The important thing is that it must be treated with caution and the rules of the examination room must be followed..."

"understood……"

"Let's go and meet Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

The two siblings went to Princess Yong'an's Mansion together. On the way, An Weiyang was also telling her brother An Ning some knowledge about the imperial examination system.

"The first examination of the imperial examination system, the princess called it the imperial examination, could be held in some prefectures and counties in the Tang Dynasty, so students did not have to travel long distances to Chang'an to take the examination!"

"The second examination is called the rural examination, which is conducted in counties and counties. At this time, candidates need to set off to the local provinces and counties."

"The third round is called the general examination, and it needs to be taken in Chang'an City. At this time, the talents selected by counties and counties throughout the Tang Dynasty can come to Chang'an City to compete."

"After this examination, students can be awarded official positions according to their talents and wishes!" ˆ ˆ ˆ "And finally there will be a palace examination, which will be held in the palace. The emperor will personally set the questions and correct the test papers, and finally determine the certain level. Ranking, therefore, students who pass the palace examination are real geniuses!"

When An Weiyang said that, there was a look of reverence on his face.

"So, the exam I have to take this time is the college exam?"

An Ning asked.

"Exactly!"

An Weiyang nodded.

"After passing all these examinations, many students must not be able to rank, and the two examinations, the college examination and the provincial examination, should have the most people passing!"

"Then those who were kicked down won't get anything, and yet they have to study hard for such a long time?"

"No!"

An Weiyang shook her head, glared at her younger brother, and said, "How could Her Highness not have thought of this problem?"

"Students who were dismissed in the first two games can take the next year's exam. If they don't want to, they are also eligible to enter the local government to find a job. These governments allow it!"

"If there are some junior officials in a government who have not taken the college examination or the provincial examination, I am afraid there will be a real problem!"

"I see……"

Hearing this, An Ning suddenly realized.

In other words, those who work in the government from now on must have real talents and learning!

……

Nowadays, the imperial examination system has begun to operate, and Li Xinni basically does not need to be responsible. However, the first examination of the imperial examination system naturally requires her to personally take charge.

Students in the Gyeonggi area naturally have some advantages, that is, both the college examination and the provincial examination are held on Chang'an City Road.

Even the next two exams will be in Chang'an City.

However, this also means that the rules in the examination room are stricter.

Maybe during any exam, a high-ranking official would come to the examination room on a whim.

"I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess..."

Li Xinni was about to go to the examination room when she saw An Weiyang coming with An Ning.

Looking at the man in front of her, Li Xinni immediately thought of the little boy she once was, and understood the purpose of their visit. She nodded slightly and said, "Go and take the exam well!"

"Yes!"

After letting An Ning leave, An Weiyang stayed and said, "For An Ning, this exam is very simple and she should be able to get a good result!"

"Don't underestimate the world's heroes!"

Li Xinni shook his head and said: "However, there are many shortcomings in today's imperial examination system, and we can only slowly modify and improve it in the future!"

"The princess doesn't have to work so hard. Otherwise, how can the officials below be left without work?"

Li Xinni was stunned, then smiled and said: "What you said makes sense..."

……

In the Imperial College of Chang'an City, a spacious courtyard had been sealed off early and turned into an examination room.

Outside the examination room, there were many soldiers guarding the place, organizing people from outside to enter.

In the court, some high-ranking officials were sent by the emperor to serve as examiners, and were told to be impartial and impartial in enforcing the law.

Of course, now that Princess Yong'an is here, she must obey Princess Yong'an's orders.

"It's already the end of Chen time and candidates can enter the examination room!"

Li Xinni was wearing a bright red dress, sitting in the examination room, and then ordered the officials beside her.

"Yes!"

When the officials heard this, they immediately spread Princess Yong'an's order. Outside, a large number of candidates had already passed the examination and then slowly entered their own examination room.

At this time, an official came forward to read out the examination room regulations.

"The exam lasts for one hour. Once noon arrives, payment will be collected. Regardless of whether you have done a good job or not, please be informed!"

Afterwards, the test questions were distributed one by one.

Li Xinni looked up and found that among the students taking the exam, there were eight or nine-year-old children, teenagers, and even adult men like An Ning.

However, facing the same exam, children will ultimately suffer some disadvantages.

But after all, it was the first exam in the imperial examination system, so these problems could only be ignored.

……

The examinations stipulated by Li Xinni, the college examination and the provincial examination are both held once a year, while the provincial examination and the palace examination are both held every two years, which can give candidates more time for the examination, and can also give candidates who are far away from the exam time to come on their way. Chang'an time.

Even if you miss it, you won't have to wait too long.

Of course, there are many more rules to set, so I won’t explain them one by one.

Three days passed in a flash, and the first examination of the imperial examination system was finally over.

The subjects of the imperial examination system are divided into two subjects of the literary examination: 1. Assessment of classics and ancient books. 2. Assessment of writing articles.

There are two subjects in the political examination: 1. The ability to analyze political affairs. 2. The ability to handle political affairs.

Comprehensive Gewu Science, including crop cultivation, astronomy and geography, mechanical structures, etc.

Finally, there is the comprehensive martial arts examination. The martial arts examination is divided into literary examination: understanding of military books, and martial arts examination: martial arts test.

Of course, the invigilators for military examinations are naturally military veterans.

Finally, rankings are based on overall performance.

Official positions are assigned according to the ranking of each subject.

In other words, although a candidate's overall score is high, it does not necessarily mean that he will be assigned a good official position.

……

After five busy days, the first exam of the imperial examination system was finally over.

Li Xinni came to the palace, and the palace guards and maids were more respectful to Princess Yong'an.

Because the first examination of the imperial examination system was officially held, Princess Yong'an's reputation was spread more widely among the people, and she still had a good reputation.

Even before taking the exam, candidates are required to worship the statue of Princess Yong'an at home, as equal to the goddess of literary music!

"Sister is here!"

Li Shimin saw Li Xinni coming in, but he did not get up. Instead, he continued to look at the documents in his hands and said at the same time: "I have seen the final results of this imperial examination..."

"I didn't expect that nearly 50% of them would be from poor families!"

"In the past, there would have been so many people from poor families among the talents I appointed!"

"Not to mention that they are really talented and knowledgeable!"

When he said this, Emperor Li Shimin's words were full of excitement.

　I wish you all can win all the exams and assessments in the new year and be on the gold list!

　　

　

(End of this chapter)