back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 49
The imperial examination was the most basic and powerful method used by ancient emperors to win over scholars from all over the world.The most proficient in using this method is Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.It is recorded in history that Zhao Kuangyin recruited talents in this way: Not long after the founding of the Song Dynasty, he issued an imperial decree to the Ministry of Rites, ordering them to sort out the archives of Juzi from the past ten years, the Later Zhou Dynasty and even the Later Han Dynasty. How many people did not pass the exam.After careful verification, the Ministry of Rites listed the names of a total of 15 people headed by Sima Pu.Zhao Kuangyin swiped his pen: These people are really not easy, so they are all given undergraduate Jinshi backgrounds.This is the so-called "Enke Scholars" of the Song Dynasty. Although they are not comparable to regular Jinshi, they can regard candidates from other countries as their own scholars. This kind of heart is really open.

But Enke in Dashun Dynasty has a different meaning.Dashun takes the imperial examination once every three years, which is the Changke.The extra spring or autumn is called Enke.

No matter which time and space it is in, Jinshi and Mingjing are very popular.Middle-level scholars are very optimistic about their official careers in the future, and they can often climb to the high position of Zaifu, while the future of Jimingjing is much more bumpy, and there are very few people who can finally become high-ranking officials.The other small subjects can be seen at a glance, even if they pass the exam, they will only be a small business officer for life, and it is difficult to grasp power.

Lu Chengqi is determined to change this situation. A capable person, no matter whether he is a Jinshi, Mingjing, or Wujing, Sanshi, Sanli, Sanzhuan, Mingfa, Mingzi, etc., as long as he is capable, he will be a high-ranking official with a high salary. not a problem.But the premise is that your disposition must be good, you must consider the common people, and you cannot put personal and crony interests first.Lu Chengqi is not afraid of shortcomings.Which one of the current ministers has no shortcomings?The ministers of the Ministry of Rites are greedy for money and sex, the ministers of the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of Punishment are famous, the ministers of the Ministry of Industry are greedy for stability, and the ministers of the Ministry of War are slippery.But Lu Chengqi still used it, not only used it, but reused it.Because they are all talented, and it is easier to control them if they have shortcomings.No one is a sage, who can be perfect?

The Dashun Dynasty was still too afraid of generals. In fact, some generals were not only proficient in martial arts, but Wen Tao was also very good.Lu Chengqi was really saddened by the practice of burying talents.He was silently planning the martial arts in the dark, waiting for the right time to bring it up.

But now the country's center of gravity is above Chunwei, and the imperial examination is the most important thing in a country.Since the beginning of winter, the inns in Chang'an City have been overcrowded. Except for the common people who come to watch Cuju, most of them are candidates rushing for the exam.

I don't know where the news came out, saying that this year Enke is taking what he can, and the Holy Majesty has said that it is better to be short than to be indiscriminate.As a result, some of the moves who planned to fish in troubled waters and make up for it were desperate, and went to the wild one by one.Either to go to see Cuju, or to visit brothels, but it has brought income to the economy of Chang'an City.

As for the candidates who are interested in fame and fame, which one is not poor and brilliant, immersing themselves in studying hard in order to be named on the gold list?Besides, since the sage is so strict in selecting scholars, he must look at the Jinshi named on the gold list differently. Compared with ordinary Jinshi in Chunwei, it will be a little more convenient in his official career.

The first month passed quickly, and the atmosphere in Chang'an City suddenly became tense.Lu Chengqi also sent the test questions to the Ministry of Rites in advance, and the Ministry of Rites immediately worked overtime to print the test questions.

The forbidden army outside Chang'an City also received military orders and began to patrol outside the city frequently to prevent You Xiaoxiao from deliberately sabotaging the imperial examinations.There is a saying in Dashun law: "Anyone who deliberately sabotages the imperial examination will be executed." It can be seen how much the country attaches importance to the imperial examination.

It's a pity that there is no Tang Dynasty in this different time and space, and there is no martial arts exam that was very popular for a while, which also makes Lu Chengqi a little depressed, and he still needs to plan it himself, so as not to hurt the hearts of scholars all over the world.

Speaking of martial arts, Lu Chengqi admired Wu Zetian, the only female emperor through the ages who withstood the pressure.She was so courageous that she actually asked the Ministry of War to initiate martial arts matters, and said, "The high-ranking ones will be awarded officials, followed by promotions by class."This is simply the gospel of warriors in the world!If Wu Zetian did not open martial arts, I am afraid that the Tang Dynasty would have perished at the time of Kaiyuan, because the most famous martial arts champion in the Tang Dynasty was Guo Ziyi.With the power of one person, he helped the crumbling Tang Dynasty, and went through seven dynasties in his life: Wu Zetian, Tang Zhongzong, Tang Ruizong, Tang Xuanzong, Tang Suzong, Tang Daizong, and Tang Dezong, which is rare in the world.

The merits of martial arts are self-evident, but it is a pity that the Dashun Dynasty did not.Lu Chengqi also knew that this matter had to be taken slowly, otherwise it would completely chill the hearts of scholars all over the world.

Time flies, and at the beginning of the spring breeze, February quietly arrived.The fifteenth day of the second lunar month is the opening day of the Chunwei examination.Nearly [-] examinees were searched before they entered the tribute courtyard with their examination baskets.I found my subject to be tested, went in and sat down, waiting for the examiner to issue the paper.

The examination questions in the Dashun Dynasty were quite large, and each candidate had to prepare enough dry food and stay in the examination room for three days to complete the examination questions.Taking the Jinshi department as an example, three exams are required, one exam for the major classics, two exams for the concurrent classics, and three exams for theory.One day for each exam.In order to prevent cheating, after each exam, they are not allowed to leave the exam room, and can only spend the night in the small exam room.

After passing the exam, Jinshi subjects have to go to the palace to test strategies.After Lu Chengqi learned about the imperial examination process, he lamented that the imperial examination is not easy, and those who can pass are talents.

On the third day of Chunwei, Lu Chengqi wore the examiner's uniform every day and went to the examination room to inspect.He thought mischievously: "I think back then, I was also very frightened by the inspection tour, and now I want to let others have a taste of this."

Through inspections, Lu Chengqi also discovered a big problem, that is, the number of candidates for the Jinshi and Ming Jing subjects accounted for more than 80.00% of the total number of candidates, and the newly opened arithmetic subject had only a dozen or so candidates.Although the subject of arithmetic was added hastily, it also shows a problem that the direction of the country's materials is very biased.Everyone is eager to be an official. After all, once a Jinshi has passed the imperial examination, he will be awarded the official status immediately, without being selected by the Ministry of Officials.This temptation made most of the candidates turn towards this Jinshi officer.Moreover, after passing the Jinshi Department, his official career was smooth, and he even touched the highest authority-Zaifu.Now that Lu Chengqi cancels the prime minister and replaces it with a cabinet system, their goal may also become the chief minister of the cabinet.

As for the rest of the subjects, even if you want to be an official, it is difficult.In addition, Lu Chengqi blocked the unspoken rules of officials from the official department asking for money. Even in other scientific examinations, I am afraid that you will have to wait for several years, or even more than ten years, before you fill in the gaps. The sesame official of the ninth rank.

This is the gap between Jinshi and other subjects, and why there are so many applicants for Jinshi.

Lu Chengqi inspected the Jinshi examination room, and at the same time stared at the topic he gave—"Punishment Rewards Loyalty to the Best", and couldn't help but want to find the great writer Su Shi in it. Unfortunately, there were too many people who took the Jinshi examination. It was quite difficult to find Su Shi in the Kaolu, which was like a honeycomb.In addition, he didn't want the examiners to pay too much attention to Su Shi, otherwise he would be praised and killed like in the official history.

The topic Lu Chengqi posed was exactly the topic of Sergeant Su Shi in history. Even this back door was opened to Su Shi. Presumably he would easily win the gold list title like in history, right?
(End of this chapter)