The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 423: Kick the Nine-Rank System

He waited until the next morning, but Cao Cao did not take the initiative to summon him.

Sima De took the initiative to go to the prime minister's residence to ask for an audience.

As soon as he came up, he confessed his visit to Xun Yu's mansion last night.

At this time, in the quiet study.

Cao Cao listened to what Sima De said.

The pair of deep eyes were filled with a light of approval that was difficult to conceal.

"Renda's move is brilliant!"

He said with appreciation:
"I know Xun Yu's character very well..."

"If he is willing to serve as the Minister of Rites, he will supervise the public education of the whole country."

"That is, he voluntarily used the reputation of the Xun family of Yingchuan."

"Paving the way for this century-long project."

Sima De also replied: "Father-in-law is right."

"With Lord Xun in charge, this matter will naturally go smoothly."

"However, the troubles caused by the aristocracy that my son-in-law and father-in-law mentioned in the past are still difficult to eradicate."

"The two skills of printing and papermaking can weaken the nobles."

"But it's like trying to stop a boiling pot by adding more water. It's hard to touch the source of the disease!"

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, and sighed:
"Renda has a point."

"If you want to eradicate the root of the problem, you have to remove the firewood from under the cauldron!"

“It’s easier said than done.”

When Sima De heard this, his eyes became blazing, as if sparks were setting the field ablaze.

"So, my son-in-law now has another plan."

"It can make the troubles of the aristocratic families long-lasting and peaceful."

"Oh?" Cao Cao's eyes lit up when he heard that.

I couldn't help but wonder what trick this kid had come up with.

He couldn't help but hurriedly said: "What strategy can be used to govern the family? Tell me quickly!"

Sima De smiled and said:

"This strategy is simple to say."

"It is similar to my father-in-law's method of selecting people based on their talents."

"That is the imperial examination to recruit scholars and win over the poor people in the world."

Sima De's words were powerful.

Before the words were finished, they had already foreshadowed a storm that would overturn the times.

Indeed, the only one that can thoroughly dig up the foundation of a noble family is the one that has lasted for thousands of years.

The imperial examination system had a profound impact on later generations!

As a time traveler, Sima De knew it very well.

This system is lethal to the aristocratic families.

This is not only a powerful tool for governing the country, but also the key to reshaping the world.

As for why Sima De wanted to do this at this juncture.

This conspiracy that has never been solved in the history was brought out.

That is naturally to curb Chen Qun's Nine-Rank System!
After all, he has now deeply realized that things in this world are changing too quickly!
Even though Liu Bei had lost Fengchu and most of Jingzhou, he was still able to take over Xichuan in advance.

There is no guarantee that Chen Qun, a subordinate of Cao Pi, would support his master to ascend to the throne.

And concocted a national policy in advance that would cause endless harm!

If there is any merit in Chen Qun's Nine Ranks, it is that it can help the Cao Wei regime win over the gentry.

But at the same time, it was also a temporary solution, and it laid the seeds for the future troubles and the Five Barbarians' Invasion of China.

The imperial examination system is a mechanism for selecting talents that originated in the Sui and Tang dynasties.

Compared with Zhou's "village selection and village election", Han's "recruitment and recruitment".

Even the "Nine-Rank System" of the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

The breadth and depth of its talent discovery is a quantum leap forward!

Otherwise, it would not have lasted for thousands of years until it was abandoned in the late Qing Dynasty.

This strategy is tantamount to a heavy blow to the aristocratic families.

Take down this parasite that is lying on the heads of the people of the world in one fell swoop.

Not only that, it sucks the marrow out of its bones.

It injected fresh blood into the state apparatus.

Even in modern times after the imperial examination system was abolished.

As the continuation of its spirit, the college entrance examination still occupies an irreplaceable position.

It plays a significant role in promoting the country's progress.

So, if this method is so effective, why not use it in advance?
But Cao Cao had not yet come to terms with it.

Sima De's description of the imperial examination system is a fresh word.

This made him quite puzzled for a moment!
"My dear son-in-law, is this imperial examination similar to the imperial examination?" "How can it win over the poor people in the world? Please explain it in detail."

Cao Cao was curious and felt infinite anticipation at the same time.

Sima De smiled slightly at this time and said calmly:
"My father-in-law is wise. The imperial examination was derived from the imperial examination."

"But it is different from the selection of filial and honest officials, and even better!"

"In today's world, the reason why aristocratic families have become so powerful."

"In addition to monopolizing the Confucian right to govern the classics."

"The core of this lies in its ability to control the selection and appointment of officials in various places."

"In the past, Emperor Gaozu established the system of selecting and appointing talented people to support the country."

“However, today, its original intention has been deviated.”

Sima De said this with a hint of sneer on his face.

In his tone, he asked with a mockery that was difficult to conceal:
"Father-in-law, have you ever thought about those who have been selected as outstanding talents and filial and honest officials in the past hundred years?"

"For those who were directly recruited to the court, what was their status? What was their background?"

"How much talent and knowledge does he have?"

"In the early Han Dynasty, the imperial examination system may have lived up to people's expectations."

"He has the merit of selecting talented people and appointing capable people to positions."

"But today, the noble families and dignitaries have completely lost their dignity."

"The selection of filial and honest officials has almost become a private transaction!"

"Eight or nine out of ten of the talented and honest people selected by the imperial court every year are descendants of aristocratic families."

"The rest are not commoners either. Most of them are children of the rich and powerful."

"With such nepotism, how can a poor person ever rise to prominence?"

People sometimes say that the imperial examination was developed based on the Han Dynasty's system of recommendation.

Sima De was dismissive of this.

Although both the imperial examination and the recommendation examination required tests, their natures were vastly different.

The system of recommendation emphasized recommendation, with examination as its supplement, and its fairness could not be compared with that of the imperial examination.

The power of recommendation is in the hands of royal nobles and local wealthy families, and ordinary people rarely have the opportunity.

Chen Qun's Nine-Rank System was even more putting the cart before the horse.

Step by step, the path to advancement for the common people is being blocked.

The last glimmer of hope for crossing class boundaries was completely cut off.

What Sima De was thinking in his mind was to use the sword of imperial examination.

Break the shackles of hereditary nobility and officialdom that have bound us for thousands of years.

Paving a bright road to promotion for poor scholars all over the world.

And the look in Cao Cao's eyes at this time was that of his son-in-law.

That sharp gaze was like a sword, piercing straight into the corrupt talent selection system.

This made Cao Cao's lips tremble involuntarily.

A complex emotion surged in his deep eyes.

It’s not because of him, it’s because of himself.

He is also one of the people who stood out in this system of recommendation that was full of flaws!
In the past, Cao Mengde relied on his grandfather Cao Teng, who served as the eunuch in the palace.

And the protection of Cao Song, the father of Da Honghu at that time.

In addition, the Cao family enjoyed a great reputation in Qiao County.

Only then was he recommended as a filial and honest official and entered the court to serve as an official.

Otherwise, with his ignorance and rebelliousness in his youth.

How could he later become a cavalry commander and gradually achieve his current position as Prime Minister Duke of Wei?

Similarly, the brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu who were young and frivolous in the past.

As far as he could remember, he just liked cockfighting and running errands.

A playboy who robbed other people's brides in broad daylight.

He is no more than Cao Mengde.

Now that time has passed, perhaps the three of them have gradually become more mature through the trials and tribulations of life.

But Cao Cao knew clearly in his mind that they were recommended as filial and honest officials.

The amount of water behind it is comparable to the Yellow River flooding.

As for his real talent, we can only give a brief assessment.

Naturally, he was not in a position to speak directly about these secrets.

It was just the moment when Sima De paused.

Then he quickly interrupted and asked:

"My dear son-in-law, since you accuse the current system of selecting candidates of various ranks of officials of various ranks of officials, there are many flaws in it."

"Does your so-called imperial examination system for selecting scholars have to be perfect?"

(End of this chapter)