Chu and Han contend for the throne

Chapter 263 Ghost Valley Gatekeeper (asking for a few recommendation tickets)
Eight days later, all eight subjects were taken, and the first national examination in the history of China finally came to a perfect conclusion.

Although the National Examination of Chu State is somewhat similar to the imperial examination of later generations in form, it has an essential difference. Tendency, such as Legalism, Military School, Confucianism, etc., must be assessed, and the form is more important than practicality.

The imperial examinations in history paid more attention to whether the scholar's literary talents were outstanding, whether the writing was smooth, whether the calligraphy was beautiful, whether the intention was lofty, etc., but the national examination of Chu State was not like this at all, such as the legalist examination , the only assessment standard is whether the students have the ability to solve practical problems through the legal classics.

As a time traveler, Xiang Zhuang hopes that through his own efforts, he can imprint a pragmatic brand on the national examination of Chu State. Xiang Zhuang hopes that scholars in the world can understand that it is good for a hundred schools of thought and academic contention, but there is no one Theory is perfect, even legalists cannot solve all problems, only practicality comes first!

Once this brand of pragmatism is put on, the national examination of Chu State will basically not go astray like the imperial examination. A few beautiful calligraphy, a cunning person who can only talk about things, and has high eyesight and low hands.

In this national examination, [-] students were finally selected!
In order to show the "pragmatic" spirit to the public, Xiang Zhuang ordered Bai Lixian to publicize the answer sheets of the two hundred and six shortlisted students in all seven subjects except martial arts and fencing, and attached the examiner's evaluation. In the book, never mentioned the advantages and disadvantages of each school of thought, but repeatedly re-examined how to use the theory of the thinkers to solve practical problems.

On the day when the rankings are released, there are naturally some people who are happy and some are worried, and the number of people who are worried is far more than those who are happy, but this is something that can’t be helped. Leave all the sons?If this is really the case, just feeding these scholars will become a heavy burden for Chu.

Then, Xiang Zhuang held a grand state banquet in the palace to entertain the shortlisted students, and awarded these students the title of "gongshi" on the spot in accordance with the provisions of the discipline of scholars, agriculture, business and industry. That's all, but those poor children who were farmers and businessmen were all very excited.

The next day, Xiang Zhuang summoned the top ten scholars with the best grades in the palace alone, and Bi Shu's performance was the highlight of it, because Bi Shu was the first in the national examination, and Xiang Zhuang did not give it to the country. The top three in the exam set up gimmicks such as champion, second place, and No. [-], but the first name is the first name, which is definitely worth treating differently.

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Chu Palace, go to the study room.

Bi Shu paid respects to Xiang Zhuang according to the etiquette recorded in the Shang Shu for courtiers to meet the king. Seeing Bi Shu's respectful appearance, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help nodding slightly in his heart. It's just a disguise, but in essence, Bi Shu is still a very humble student.

What made Xiang Zhuang even more elated was that Bi Shu was able to accept Xiang Zhuang's bestowal, and he was able to pay homage to Xiang Zhuang in accordance with the etiquette of courtiers meeting the king, which means that it is a foregone conclusion to become an official in Chu State!
After the two talked about the ceremony, Xiang Zhuang solemnly invited Bi Shu to take his seat.

Bi Shu was not polite either, and sat down opposite Xiang Zhuang with a flick of his sleeves.

Xiang Zhuang pondered for a moment, and asked: "Xuejian, you mentioned in "On the Army of Chu" that you mentioned the abolition of the military service system and the full implementation of the military station system. I feel that there seems to be some meaning in the article. Can you tell the widow in detail?"

"Don't you dare to disobey?" Bi Shu nodded happily, and then confessed many things about the military system.

Xiang Zhuang occasionally asked a few questions, and Bi Shu would answer them one by one. The discussion between the two lasted for more than two hours. It was Yingzhen who took two maids in the palace and brought some wine and food into the upper study in a food box, and Xiang Zhuang and Bi Shu just managed to eat some.

Bi Shu put down his wine glass and sighed: "Good wine, this is a fine wine."

After saying this, Bi Shu said curiously: "Your Majesty, before coming to Jiangdong, I have traveled all over the world, but I have never tasted such strong wine. I really don't know how this strong wine is made?"

"If there is a chance, I can take you to the wine making workshop to open your eyes." Xiang Zhuang smiled slightly, and said, "But now, let's continue to discuss some specific issues in the military settlement system, such as exempting military households from land taxes. I think it is a bit inappropriate, because it conflicts with the upcoming new land tax law."

Bi Shu nodded and said: "This is indeed a problem, so for Da Chu, the most urgent task is not to abolish the soldiers and implement the military system, but to implement the new land tax law to fundamentally solve the shortage of money and food in Chu. Otherwise, no matter how open-minded your king is, no matter how brave the Chu army is, they will never be able to sweep the world."

"Your words are a reminder to everyone." Xiang Zhuang nodded, and said again, "On the first day's law test paper, Xuejian, you wrote nonsensical Liao Liao Bai crosses on the back of the test paper. However, I found that the hundred crosses have a deep meaning, the article seems to discuss the possibility of Junyao's service and even calculation of Fu, can you explain it to me in detail?"

Bi Shu showed embarrassment, and said with a wry smile: "My lord, this minister really can't tell."

"What, you can't tell?" Xiang Zhuang said in amazement, "Xuejian, what do you mean by that?"

Bi Shu got up, bowed deeply to Xiang Zhuang first, and then said sincerely: "Your Majesty doesn't know that the hundred crosses are actually written by my senior brother Bai Mo. I just plagiarized it, and the Majesty laughed at me."

"Your senior brother, Bai Mo?" Xiang Zhuang frowned and said, "Is he also a descendant of Guigu?!"

Bi Shu cupped his hands and replied: "The family teacher only teaches two disciples, and they are senior brother Bai Mo and the minister."

Xiang Zhuang was shocked when he heard the words, and asked eagerly: "Learning swords, how is this white ink compared to you?"

Bi Shu said without hesitation: "I only like military affairs, and I only study military tactics, but senior brother Bai Mo is involved in all schools of thought, and he is proficient in everything. Therefore, senior brother Bai Mo's talent and learning are far better than my minister's by a hundred times!"

"Uh..." Xiang Zhuang was so choked that he couldn't speak for a long while.

After a long time, Xiang Zhuang gathered his mind and asked, "Learning swordsman, where is brother?"

After pondering for a moment, Bi Shu said: "My lord, I went down the mountain with senior brother Bai Mo a few months ago. I traveled to the east, but senior brother Bai Mo went to the west. I guess I'm not in Liangguo or South Korea, but I'm in Guanzhong."

"What? We've arrived in Guanzhong?!" Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but change his face slightly when he heard the words. Got it?Moreover, this Bai Mo has studied all kinds of schools of thought, especially the essence of the reform. If he is allowed to carry out the reform in Guanzhong, wouldn't it be a bad thing?
However, anxiety is anxiety, but Xiang Zhuang did not dare to express his intention to recruit Bai Mo in front of Bi Shu. He said that each generation of Guigumen only accepts two disciples from Zongheng, and then put them into the world to fight, and the winner will be the next one. A generation of Guigu sect masters, since Bi Shu has already been an official in Da Chu, it is absolutely impossible for Bai Mo to become an official in Chu again.

But Bi Shu seemed to have guessed what Xiang Zhuang was thinking, and said immediately: "Your Majesty, why don't I write a letter to invite Senior Brother Bai Mo to Jiangdong to work for Great Chu?"

"Huh?" Xiang Zhuang asked in amazement, "Learning swords, will Senior Brother come here?"

Bi Shu straightened his face, and said: "Your Majesty's mind is far superior to that of ordinary princes, and his courage and fortitude are even more outstanding in the world. His subordinates are also prosperous in civil and military affairs, and there are a lot of talents. As long as the new law can be implemented smoothly, he will accumulate enough national power to sweep Liuhe and unify him." It will be sooner or later, why is Senior Brother Bai Mo not willing to come?"

Xiang Zhuang said: "But you Guigumen are not, what..."

Bi Shu said: "Your Majesty, that's just spreading rumors. There is no limit to the number of disciples that the Guigu sect can teach in the past dynasties, and there is no such thing as letting the disciples choose the opposing camp, catch each other and fight to determine the outcome. Sun Bin and Pang Juan also studied under Guiguzi. , In the end, didn’t you also become an official in Wei at the same time?”

"That's true." Xiang Zhuang couldn't help nodding his head in agreement.

When Sun Bin was invited by Pang Juan to enter Wei, if Pang Juan hadn't been narrow-minded and unable to tolerate others, and instead planned to frame Sun Bin, how could Sun Bin pretend to be crazy and avoid Qi?

At that moment Xiang Zhuang said again: "In this way, there will be Lao Xuejian for you."

Bi Shu said happily: "It's just a little effort, it's nothing to worry about."

At that moment, Bi Shu was rubbing ink and laying paper on the desk, and then wrote a letter with a brush, in which he talked about Bi Shu's various experiences in Jiangdong, and praised Xiang Zhuang to the fullest. It is the best candidate for the co-lord of the world, and then let Bai Mo come to Jiangdong as soon as possible to assist Xiang Zhuang to achieve the emperor's hegemony.

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Guanzhong Xianyang, Xiangfu.

Xiao He strode out of the gate of Xiangfu, and when he was about to board the carriage, he suddenly heard a commotion. When he turned his head to check, he saw dozens of people gathered at the corner not far from the gate of Xiangfu. The people formed a circle, pointing at the middle finger, and there seemed to be faint quarrels in the crowd.

Xiao He immediately frowned. In front of the majestic Prime Minister's Mansion, someone gathered a crowd to make trouble?
The clever little official had already rushed forward, and within a short time he figured out the ins and outs of the matter. It turned out that a scholar traveling on a study tour had a conflict with a street rogue. The street rogue wanted to grab the scholar's sword. The scholar refused to let them go, so the two began to scuffle in the street. In fact, the scholar didn't do anything, it was the street rogue who was messing around in the street.

At that moment Xiao He said angrily: "Then why don't you drive away that rascal in the market?"

The little official under the door flattered and said: "Don't worry, the Prime Minister, he has been blasted away."

While speaking, a slender gentleman in white clothes had already walked towards Xiao He's carriage Shi Shiran. The gentleman in white clothes was about [-] years old, holding a sword inlaid with seven-colored gemstones in his arms, and his demeanor was quite refined. Xiao He couldn't help squinting his eyes when he saw it. With his reading eyesight, he could tell at a glance that this young man was not simple.

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PS: I forgot that today is Monday, please ask for some recommendation tickets.

(End of this chapter)