Datang Nongsheng

Chapter 368 Schedule
Regarding Wu Yinger's report, Sun Xiangfu was not surprised at all. The new imperial examination system has deeply touched the interests of the aristocratic family, and will even directly break their semi-monopoly on officialdom. Therefore, the aristocratic family who received the news There will definitely be actions at the top.

Of course, there is no intention to hide from the world early in the morning, make a fortune in boredom, and wait for the Taiyuan Wang family to come out when the Tang Dynasty has a faint king.

There is also no Qinghe Cui family who is about to monopolize the entire eastern business and will be able to make a lot of money immediately.

Therefore, not only did Wuying'er hear the news from the street, but Sun Xiangfu also knew something through the channels of Wang and Cui. After thinking for a while, he said to Wuying'er, "These scholars should be those Several companies are instigating, you should recruit more people to mix into their group, dig out the identities of some key personnel, and also ask Uncle De to send a greeting card to Prime Minister Xiao’s mansion, I will go to Prime Minister Xiao’s mansion tomorrow up for a visit."

After Sun Xiangfu gave Wuying'er a few instructions, he began to write with ink in his study.

It is not difficult to guess what methods the family will use to obstruct the new imperial examination system, even if no one discloses information to Sun Xiangfu.

Scholars, at most, fight a war of words. In later generations, Sun Xiangfu, who has watched many debate and speech variety shows, is not afraid of them. In the ninth year of Wude, he once fought with the princes of the Manchu Dynasty as a retainer. .

Now, he wants to help Xiao Yu design the defense in advance, even if these things only play half of the effect at that time, they are basically enough.

Because in the court, there is already a large group of civil servants who support Li Shimin, such as the Luoyang small and medium-sized family group headed by the Changsun family, the Guanlong family group headed by the Wei family, and the Shandong small and medium-sized family group headed by the Wei family. A Huainan aristocratic family group that is neutral and never shoots at policies.

Coupled with the children from poor families promoted by Li Shimin in the past few years, as well as the old hardcore group from the Qin Palace, the number of people who can speak up in the court may be a little less than the officials under the five surnames and seven families, but they still account for all of them. [-]% to [-]% of the officials are not afraid of the pressure of those few families.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yu asked someone to prepare tea and cakes, waiting for Sun Xiangfu to come to his door.

Scholars had objections to the new imperial examination system, which Xiao Yu had expected a long time ago, and after seeing the examination papers provided to him by Sun Xiangfu two days ago, even he himself, the initiator of the reform, also pinched for the candidates of this imperial examination. A sweat.

Listening to Wu Ying'er's report all the way in the carriage, after Sun Xiangfu came to the living room of Xiao Mansion to serve tea and sit down, Xiao Yu asked straight to the point, "Zheng Ming thinks, what methods will those students use to fight against the new imperial examination system?" ?”

"It's nothing more than gathering together and using the momentum of the crowd to ask His Majesty for orders."

Hearing this, Xiao Yu was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "Indeed, His Majesty's car is about to arrive in Guanzhong. If someone organizes them at this time, blocks the way and asks for orders, or threatens to stop the exam, Your Majesty will have to take his own reputation into account and agree For some of their proposals, does Zhengming have any countermeasures for these methods?"

Sun Xiangfu thought for a while before answering, "Actually, you don't need to deal with it, because His Majesty will definitely deal with it."

"No, as a subject, how can I push the problem to His Majesty!"

Of course Xiao Yu knew that Li Shimin did not want the imperial examination system of the Sui Dynasty to continue to be implemented in the Tang Dynasty. After he played the record of the system reform to Li Shimin, Li Shimin praised him severely and even promoted his son. It can be seen from his attitude that he has changed the imperial examination system in the Tang Dynasty.

However, when Sun Xiangfu suggested that Li Shimin come out to fight the artillery fire directly, Xiao Yu shook his head. This is the difference between the thinking of ancient people and modern people. Xiao Yu believes that the emperor cannot bear the blame.

Sun Xiangfu believes that since it is a reform of the national system, the ruler should explain clearly to everyone why this is done, what are the benefits to the country, and what are the harms if it is not done, and it should not be taken as a publicity. A product of political struggle.

Otherwise, even if it is changed now, it will be easily overthrown by Li Shimin's descendants.Because, not all of his descendants are as wise as him.

Only by discussing it openly and forming a consensus at all levels can the continuity of this system be guaranteed.

At the same time, because there are many people who oppose something that is beneficial to the country, it is not necessary to push a minister to take the blame. Up and down, these ministers are often far-sighted and capable people. Letting them leave the center is a loss to the court and the country.

In the longer term, this will make some ministers unwilling to promote reform even if they see the problems in the national system, because whoever is the first bird may lose his official position. How many people can be like Xiao Xiao? How can Yu be so impartial?
There were many such examples in Song Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. It is not that smart people saw the disadvantages of policies, and it is not that smart people thought of the correct way to correct these disadvantages.

However, because the reform will touch the interests of some people, those who promote the reform will be doomed, so those smart people finally choose to remain silent, or join forces with those with vested interests, which leads to the corruption of the country's officials.

Sun Xiangfu wanted to set an example of reform for future generations, but Xiao Yu didn't cooperate with him very much.

"Xiao Xiang, I always feel that reason is more and more clear. We are reasonable, no matter how much they talk. Before coming, my subordinates have already detected some directions they want to attack. It's all within the scope of what I wrote, how to deal with it, you can take a look at these manuscripts, even if His Majesty finally pushes someone out to calm the anger, we must explain these principles clearly to the world."

After all, Sun Xiangfu handed some written manuscripts to Xiao Yu. After he took them, he began to look through them. The more he looked, the more exciting the expression on his face became.

Sun Xiangfu's vernacular manuscripts seemed very simple and easy to understand. Xiao Yu read them all in less than a stick of incense, and said, "I only know now how you made Cui Shixun vomit blood in the court. You This so-called defense is really sharp and irrefutable."

"The reason why it makes you feel irrefutable is because what it writes is the truth, and it is the correct truth. Who can refute the truth!"

"Okay, okay, the old man has been familiar with these principles of yours for the past two days. When His Majesty returns, if those students really change, they must use these principles of yours."

Seeing that Xiao Yu was moved by himself, Sun Xiangfu felt relieved, and said, "If, I mean, after this incident, His Majesty really wants to demote you to a place for a while, I hope it's in the middle of Shu, Or Jing Xiang."

"Why?"

"Because central Sichuan may face a large number of industrial adjustment reforms, an official like you is needed to sit on the council, and the land of Luoyang and Jingxiang may be the next step for the imperial court to comprehensively promote the New Deal. Luoyang is closer to Chang'an. After the road is cleared, it will take only two days to get there. At that time, it is estimated that the grandson Shangshu will take care of it. Jingxiang is more complicated, especially in the west of Dongting Lake, where the Tujia, Miao, Yi, and Wuxi Man live. , a large number of immigrants may be needed in the coming year, and an important minister like you who has an overall concept will be needed to sit in charge."

"This old man is still interested in reform. If His Majesty really demoted him, this old man will go to Sichuan."

"If that's the case, Xiaguan will have a series of industrial adjustment plans for central Sichuan for your reference. Please consider carefully at that time."

"Hehe, if your hair growth ability, Sun Zhengming, is ranked second in the Tang Dynasty, no one will dare to be the first. I don't need to think about it, just follow your plan."

"Miss Xiao has won the award, let's get back to business, let's talk about the imperial examination! According to the news from the investigation last night by the subordinate officials, they probably chose to stop His Majesty's car in front of the Chang'an City Gate to ask for orders. It is said that when His Majesty left Shanyang , all the people in the city lined up to see each other off, and even many people went out of the city to send them ten miles away, still reluctant to part, and even threatened to build His Majesty's palace in Shanyang to be unparalleled in the world, so that His Majesty can live in Shanyang every year For a period of time, this is a manifestation of the will of the people, and the people of Guanzhong, shouldn't it be time to show the hearts of the people to the world?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes, and soon, he showed a cunning smile of your kid and said, "You want me to mobilize the people in Chang'an City to greet His Majesty, and then to greet all the people at the gate of the city?" , start a debate with those students?"

Sun Xiangfu said with a sly smile, "Xiao Xiangzhi is highly intelligent. In this way, justice will be in people's hearts, and new regulations for imperial examinations can be established."

Didn't the aristocratic family want to play with the crowd?

No matter how many people you study, can you have as many ordinary people in Chang'an City?

Ordinary people don't know the old rules of scholars. They only know that this new set of rules is very reasonable and gives everyone a chance to stand out. , also has a trace of supervisory power over the officials, it's no wonder they don't help Xiao Yu, when the time comes, Xiao Yu will be the real one with a large number of people.

"You are the truly brilliant person. It is much better to solve this problem outside the court than to solve it in the court. Then, the old man has no choice but to follow the plan."

The old and the young who praised each other looked at each other and smiled, then invited each other to tea, ate and drank, and talked about some problems that might arise later, the two chatted for a whole morning before it came to an end.

In the afternoon, it was rare for Sun Xiangfu to cultivate his relationship with his eldest daughter Huanhuan, who was almost able to see things at home, but he had to repay him. Ma Zhou came to ask for a visit. Mother, invite Ma Zhou to the study to talk.

(End of this chapter)