Datang all-rounder

Chapter 165

Looking at the eldest grandson Wuji who came excitedly, Fang Xuanling said with a sad face: "Master Du is sick in bed, and the old man has been urging him to go home and rest before the festival, but he has been unwilling. He became seriously ill during the vacation, and the emperor asked him to rest at home. I don't know if he will get better this time."

Standing behind Changsun Wuji, Wang Ke couldn't help being shocked.He suddenly thought, according to the historical records, this Du Ruhui should have died of illness in the fourth year of Zhenguan. This is the beginning of the fifth year of Zhenguan, and this Du Ruhui was seriously ill. Could it be that this history has begun to change because of his arrival? ?

Wang Ke quickly recalled that since he came to the Tang Dynasty, except for the things he deliberately changed, nothing else was different from what he saw in the history books. Could it be because of what he did? Accumulated to the present, began to have new changes!In other words, from now on, every step I take may cause history to run in a direction that deviates from the normal track.

Wang Ke was a little panicked. He was afraid that the consequence would be that his historical knowledge could no longer serve him, and it would be much more difficult for him to continue messing around.

Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling were talking, but they didn't notice the change on Wang Ke's face.

Wang Ke calmed down, and said to himself: "I can't care so much now, I have already reached this point, and it is impossible to retreat. The only way now is to move forward! Anyway, what I know Many things in this era are impossible for people in this era to know. Even if the track of history changes, the current production skills will not reach the level of later generations. At most, I am missing a secret weapon that can predict the result in advance. Others It shouldn’t make any difference. It’s still possible if you want to hang around!”

Thinking of this, Wang Ke suddenly became less nervous and relaxed a lot, and a smile appeared on his face that was still cloudy and uncertain just now.

At this time, Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling had finished talking about their visit, Fang Xuanling who was standing opposite saw the smile on Wang Ke's face at a glance, and asked curiously: "Is nephew Wang Xian happy? How do you smile so happily?"

Wang Ke hurriedly concealed it and said: "No, my nephew just thought that Uncle Changsun's idea is really good. If it is true what Uncle Changsun said, then the talents in my dynasty will be like rivers of water, talking endlessly."

Seeing what Wang Ke said, Fang Xuanling didn't doubt it, on the contrary, it aroused his curiosity even more, and asked Changsun Wuji: "Master Changsun has any clever ideas, can you talk to me first and let me know?" Are you happy too?"

Changsun Wuji was at a loss for words for a moment, and it was only now that he remembered that Wang Ke hadn't told him what the solution was, so it was impossible to talk about it.

Fang Xuanling saw that Changsun Wuji was hesitating but didn't speak out, and thought he was unwilling to tell himself, so he said a little displeased: "Why, isn't Master Changsun willing to tell Fang? Then I don't know why Master Changsun came to this old man. ah?"

Changsun Wuji was in a hurry, and said quickly: "Brother Fang, don't worry, I'm just afraid that I won't be able to explain clearly for a while. The time has been delayed for a long time. When the emperor returns to the inner palace, we will run away in vain. Let brother Fang go to the emperor's place together. , isn’t it the same as telling the truth by then?”

Fang Xuanling was already a little reluctant to go, but she was eager to know how to make Wang Ke, who can clearly understand the result of everything on weekdays, agree so much, after thinking about it, she agreed , went with them.

When he came to Comrade Li Er's imperial study, Comrade Li Er was also very surprised to see Wang Ke coming in with these two civil servants. He didn't ask why they came, so he asked Wang Ke directly: "Boy of the Wang family, before my holiday Can you do everything you are asked to do? I didn’t see you come in and tell me to know. Could it be that it hasn’t been done yet?”

Wang Ke was taken aback. Comrade Li Er asked me to arrange cotton planting. I had already done it before the festival, and I also handed in some good books. Why is Comrade Li Er still asking about this matter now? Woolen cloth?Did Comrade Li Er not see his memorial?

Wang Ke was startled, and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, didn't I finish the work before the festival, wrote the memorial and handed it in! Didn't the Emperor see it?"

Wang Ke's words made Comrade Li Er's expression very ugly, because he read the memorials sent in here every day, but he really didn't see the one sent in by Wang Ke.

For Comrade Li Er, this kind of thing didn't happen once or twice. It's okay to say that the ones sent before have disappeared. Anyway, all departments have the original files on file. If it's a big deal, they can copy a copy and send it up. But Wang Ke's is If the ones that were submitted directly to him were lost, with Wang Ke's writing skills, asking him to write a new copy would be even more difficult than killing him.

Seeing Comrade Li Er's face changed, Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling were also a little upset. They didn't know what channel Wang Ke used to deliver the memorial to Comrade Li Er. It is also impossible to escape the relationship!
Comrade Li Er turned around and called Eunuch Yang, telling him to go and call Wang Si, it seems that he wanted to ask Wang Si to understand.

After finishing all this, Comrade Li Er thought about his eldest grandson Wuji and asked, "Wuji, is there anything you want to tell me when you come in today?"

Changsun Wuji hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I have nothing to do with my lord Xiao Wang today. When it comes to the court's selection of talents, we all feel that with the current system, many talented people with great ambitions hidden in the people will not be able to be used by the court. , Jingchen discussed with Lord Xiao Wang, came up with a solution, and asked the emperor to make a decision!"

Comrade Li Er has always felt the seriousness of this problem, and has discussed with Changsun Wuji and others how to change this situation, but he has never come up with a proper solution.

Hearing what Changsun Wuji said today, he was also pleasantly surprised, and asked again and again: "What's the solution, Wuji said it quickly and listened to it. I didn't expect this boy from the Wang family to solve this big problem when he came back."

The meaning of Comrade Li Er's words is very clear, it is the idea that Wang Ke came up with, maybe Changsun Wuji also has some additions in it, but the big structure must have been thought up by Wang Ke.

Wang Ke took a step forward and said: "The emperor was not right this time. This matter was thought up by the eldest grandson, and it has nothing to do with the little minister. Such a big event, the little minister can't think of it."

"Oh?"

Comrade Li Er was really surprised at this time. Wang Ke did not admit that he thought of it, but this question has been raised for a long time, and no one can explain clearly how to solve it. Now that Wang Ke came back, This eldest grandson Wuji came up with a solution, which really surprised Comrade Li Er, and he was also a little puzzled.

Comrade Li Er turned to Changsun Wuji and asked: "What kind of method is that? Wuji speak out quickly and let me listen. If it works, I will promulgate and implement it immediately! This is a matter of selecting talents for the court, but a Big deal!"

Fang Xuanling also had the same thought as Comrade Li Er, and he also focused on Changsun Wuji to see what he could come up with.

Changsun Wuji can't do what he did to Fang Xuanling just now, but now it's time to see the real kung fu.There was no other way, so Changsun Wuji had no choice but to look towards Wang Ke, and pretended to say, "This old man has a headache, so I'd like to ask Mr. Xiao Wang to come and talk for this old man. I wonder if Mr. Wang would be willing?"

Wang Ke knew that Changsun Wuji couldn't speak, so he pretended to say: "Master Changsun told me, there is no reason for my nephew not to do my best. But if my nephew has something wrong or omits something, please ask Mrs. Changsun to come out and help. My nephew should add one or two."

Changsun Wuji stood aside and nodded in agreement.

Wang Ke secretly took a look at Fang Xuanling, and found that Fang Xuanling was sitting there smiling slightly. He knew that he had seen something and didn't point it out. Let the minister explain it for him, and ask the emperor for permission!"

Comrade Li Er waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Just as Wang Ke was about to open his mouth, he saw his father walking in, and quickly stood aside, waiting for Wang Si and Comrade Li Er to finish talking before speaking again.

Comrade Li Er explained to Wang Si the reason for calling him here, and asked Wang Si to find out the whereabouts of the memorial immediately. After Wang Si bowed his hands and retreated, Comrade Li Er beckoned to Wang Ke to start speaking.

Wang Ke cleared his throat and said: "Your Majesty, the selection of talents in this dynasty has come from the previous dynasties. Compared with the previous dynasties, it has made great progress. However, the channels for selecting talents are still a bit narrow, and it cannot make me go to all dynasties. All the talented people are used by the emperor. I believe the emperor can see this very clearly."

Comrade Li Er stroked his beard and nodded, "The boy from the Wang family is very right. I am also deeply touched by this issue."

Wang Ke hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this is not what the young minister said, it is all the analysis of the eldest grandson. The young minister is just repeating the words of the eldest grandson according to the scriptures."

Comrade Li Er doesn't want to find out who said it. He just wants to know how to improve the current system so that more talented people can be used by him.

Comrade Li Er nodded again and again: "Okay, okay, you didn't say it. Just keep talking, what can you do?"

Wang Ke cupped his hands and continued: "The current selection system is just that ministers from all over the country recommend and hold irregular examinations to select talents from the gentry. After all, this is a very small part of the entire Tang Dynasty. They are all works of Confucianism. We all know that in all dynasties, Confucianism has been used to manage the people, and the lawism has been used to govern the world. Whether the selected people can be qualified for the work assigned to them is a big problem. All Now we should change this issue and expand the scope of admissions to all the people in my entire Tang Dynasty. As long as you have the ability, you can pass the exam to get a future. Then according to the required work, take different exams, so that everyone This kind of talent can be used by the emperor!"

After all, Changsun Wuji is a person who has become a master. As soon as Wang Ke finished speaking, he immediately continued: "Your Majesty, I would like to add that the recommendation can be abolished, because since this system was implemented, not many people have been outstanding. , On the contrary, quite a few of them are working for a living, and officials at all levels can’t save face, so they can’t do it because of it. It’s better to pass the exam to select them all, which seems fairer.”

Comrade Li Er nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Is there anything else to say?"

Wang Ke talked for a long time just now, and stopped just to catch his breath, but Changsun Wuji interrupted him. At this moment, when Comrade Li Er asked, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, I have something else to do. Agree, I didn't say it out, now I still want to say it out, let the emperor decide!"

"Say anything!" Comrade Li Er glanced at Changsun Wuji, and encouraged Wang Ke: "As long as it is beneficial to the court, speak up. If there is any problem, I will not blame you!"

Wang Ke cupped his hands and said: "There is a rule in my court that the family members of the ministers in the court are not allowed to be officials in the court. I am thinking, will this also cause my court to lose a lot of virtuous ministers. I implore the emperor to get rid of this rule. The system is used on a case-by-case basis, regardless of whether someone in his family is already an official in court."

As soon as Wang Ke said this, even Fang Xuanling stood up.The eldest of his two sons has also grown up, but because of this system, Fang Xuanling has never allowed him to become an official, because he did not want him to be released as an official. The reason is actually the same as that of Changsun Wuji. I'm afraid it's a trivial matter to put it outside, and it's a small matter to suffer a little. If there are any errands that are not done well, I can't do it, and I will be in trouble if there is a big problem.

Now that Wang Ke has spoken out, Fang Xuanling has no worries. Anyway, even if Comrade Li Er disagrees, he can only blame Wang Ke, not himself.

Having made up his mind, Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Wang said makes some sense. Since it is a course to obtain scholars, and even the common people can participate, then everyone should be treated equally. This system seems out of date. It’s gone. It’s better to just do what Lord Xiao Wang said and just abolish it. Maybe this way we can really select some available talents for the imperial court.”

Because Wang Ke said that he disagreed just now, Changsun Wuji wanted to pretend now, so he said: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Xiao Wang said is very meaningful, but I think it is not appropriate to change too much now. Don't let Mr. Xiao Wang say anything. from."

Changsun Wuji meant that, in fact, he also agreed with Wang Ke's proposal, but he didn't agree because the changes were too big, and he picked himself clean at once.

Of course, at this time, Wang Ke also had to pretend to be pleading for the people, and retorted to the eldest grandson Wuji: "The emperor made great efforts to govern, pioneered and forged ahead, and we all saw the new spirit, which hindered the great Tang Dynasty. How can the emperor continue to use the developed system? As a subject, I should tell the emperor what I think, and the emperor will naturally make a holy judgment!"

These words flattered Comrade Li Er again, and expressed his loyalty. For Wang Ke, it could only be beneficial, and there would be no harm at all. Comrade Li Er couldn't help nodding his head.

After all, this matter is of great importance, and Comrade Li Er did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. After thinking about it, he said, "Let me think about this matter. If you have any suggestions, you can write a note and pass it directly to me. When everything is completed, I will issue an edict."

The meaning of Comrade Li Er's words can be understood as soon as he hears it, and the decision will not be made immediately.Now let's talk about this first, you can go to your own business.

Fang Xuanling walked to Wang Ke's side, and whispered to Wang Ke: "My nephew is amazing, I will give away all the great achievements!"

As soon as Wang Ke heard this, she knew that Fang Xuanling had seen through it, and she didn't dare to quibble, so she just smiled and waved to Fang Xuanling.

Just about to go out with the two old killers, Wang Ke was stopped by Comrade Li Er again. Wang Ke understood after thinking about it. He had to wait for his father to clarify this matter, and write the memorial by himself thing.I had no choice but to turn around and stay obediently, waiting for Wang Si to come in.

(End of this chapter)