After Xu Jingchang said these words, everyone in the court looked at him. The eyes that wanted to kill could not be concealed.
There is no doubt that if Zhu Di hadn't been there to control him, these people would have pounced on him, beat up the traitor, tore Xu Jingchang to pieces, and staged the classic scene in advance of the Imperial Guard's bloodshed in the Golden Palace.
As for the new general affairs envoy Xie Jin, he shrank his shoulders and lowered his head deeply. He did not dare to take action, mainly because he was worried that just killing Xu Jingchang would not be enough, so he killed him as well.
When it comes to offending people, even if the entire Ming Dynasty was tied up, they would not be as hated as Duke Dingguo.
But Xu Jingchang really made a point... Zhu Di on the throne fell into deep thought.
You see, why does the emperor need the assistance of ministers... It is because the emperor is young, or has limited experience, lacks talent and learning, or is a vulgar warrior like Zhu Di, who needs the assistance of ministers anyway.
These civil servants can provide professional and effective opinions to the emperor, assist the emperor and father, and govern the country.
Seems smooth, right?
But you have to ask what the courtier’s expertise is?
Are they really professional?
Most of the people present would be stunned... because they had no experience in governing local areas. Many of them just passed the imperial examination by luck and then became local officials.
"Ding Guo Gong, your suggestion is very good. It should be based on talents and not stick to one standard... This is also the opinion of ancient sages and sages. Civil servants in the past dynasties also have such suggestions. Zhuge Wuhou is not just a close virtuous minister, Yuanxiao
Human! I think it’s very feasible and worth a try.”
"Your Majesty, in all dynasties, there are rules for the selection of talents...from the examination, to the promotion of filial piety and integrity, to the ninth grade Zhongzheng, and finally after the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the imperial examination was promoted. It is recognized that the imperial examination is the most fair and reasonable, and the most effective.
Scholars all over the world are all good at reading Confucius and Mencius, hoping to repay the emperor and demonstrate what they have learned."
Xia Yuanji became anxious and shouted angrily: "Xu Tongzheng..." He was so anxious that he even forgot about Xu Jingchang's resignation, "You slander the courtiers like this, with so many people present, you are so audacious!"
At the end, Xu Jingchang was still standing in the golden palace. Zhu Di looked at him and then at the officials kneeling on the ground.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Jian Tianguan, it's not that I distorted your words, it's just that your words were too ugly. You said that those who failed to pass the imperial examination are despicable people. I can also say that everyone who passed the imperial examination is shameless
Otherwise, why would so many literati lament that their talents are not being recognized?"
Therefore, I couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty, Masters are talented but not virtuous people. Although they study, they cannot pass the imperial examination and become servants and petty officials. Such people can only be hired and cannot be entrusted with state affairs. They repeatedly
If you don't pass the test, it is very fair to select only those with both political integrity and talent after the imperial examination. I sincerely ask your Majesty to be careful and not be deceived by the villain's words."
After all, it was still Jian Yi, he was calm and mature, and even at this moment, he was still clear-headed. And for a long time, he was the one who was behind Xu Jingchang's troubles, which can be regarded as a long-term illness.
However, Xu Jingchang is not someone to be bullied, "Jian Tianguan, what you are saying is that all the masters in the world have become despicable people? Those who fail to pass the imperial examination are not virtuous enough? If you think so, then please ask all officials
, be able to stay away from villains and fire all the masters. Then let the world know that anyone who cannot pass the imperial examination is a despicable villain. Put a label on their foreheads on their lack of moral character and let them reflect on themselves and think about their mistakes behind closed doors! "
As soon as Jian Yi finished speaking, Xia Yuanji also knelt down and said, "I second my opinion!"
I have to say that he is really a heavenly official in the Ministry of Personnel, the head of hundreds of officials... Not only did he solve such a difficult problem, but he also won the imperial examination and gave Xu Jingchang a hard kick.
"Dong Guogong, your suggestion is still very good. Now that all the courtiers are against it, I can't decide whether it's right or wrong immediately... Let's follow the example of the previous General Affairs Secretary's Xun meeting, and you can discuss it carefully and see if it's appropriate.
I also want to think about it quietly and discuss this matter at the next court meeting."
Zhu Di was startled and subconsciously said: "Of course it is to recruit scholars for the country."
Jian Yi even used the word calamity to describe the situation at hand. To resolve the calamity, naturally he had to invite the Buddha and Bodhisattva, young master Yao Guangxiao.
In one sentence, the courtier almost knelt down.
Jian Yi paused and then said: "After the founding of our dynasty, Emperor Taizu deeply felt that the Tatars were disrupting China and education was not flourishing... Therefore, official schools were widely established and scholars were given preferential treatment. Reading was encouraged and subjects were opened to obtain scholars. In just three years
In the past ten years, the Ming Dynasty has had a completely new look. Talents have emerged in large numbers, and wise men and women have gathered in the court. Although I dare not say that I am in charge of the civil service, I do not think it is necessary to go to war and disturb people's hearts. The so-called meritocracy, who is the talent?
? How to evaluate and where to place it? It is difficult to explain these things clearly in a few words. If it is implemented in a hurry, it will inevitably lead to constant controversy. The current situation is very good, and it has just been implemented. It is really not possible to create any complications. I hope your majesty will learn from it! "
Jian Tianguan went to Rongguo Duke's Mansion for the first time to meet Yao Guangxiao.
Jian Yi snorted: "Dong Guo, you are confusing the public and distorting my words."
Such important matters cannot be explained clearly once or twice.
Jian Yi sighed repeatedly, what's the use of saying this now?
Yao Guangxiao smiled lightly, "That's only half right, and the other half...that's the hero in the cage!"
In fact, he had already warned him to be on guard against Xu Jingchang's backhand. Everyone felt that Xu Jingchang would be insignificant if he lost his position as General Secretary.
Xia Yuanji nodded, "Indeed, His Majesty is really tempted... I'm talking to Minister Jian, do you think we can send a few of them to the court to embellish them so that they can deal with His Majesty?"
After all, the master is doing the work. By doing this, we can save tens of thousands of officials in the court, save millions in salary... and won’t it fill up the national treasury in no time!
The more Zhu Di thought about it, the more it made sense. Why didn't I think of such a simple thing?
Now I know that this kid belongs to Sun Monkey. There is nothing in heaven or on earth that he cannot do!
"The problem at hand is that no matter what, we cannot agree to the so-called meritocracy, let alone introduce the master to the court. The key to this matter is still with your majesty." Jian Yi considered.
"I want to recruit talented people, but all the court officials are against it. How can the young master teach me?"
Then Song Li, Liu Jun, Luo Qian, Wu Zhong and others knelt down one after another, and then came the ministers of various ministries... General Affairs Minister Xie Jin survived until the end, and his knees softened and he knelt on the ground, feeling in his heart
He also said, "Dong Guogong, don't blame me. This kind of pressure is really hard for a humble official to bear."
In a word, without their master, they would simply not be able to become officials.
"No!" Jian Yi shook his head decisively, "You still haven't thought clearly... If we select people who are proficient in government affairs to serve as officials in the court. Take your household department as an example. If he can figure out the money and food of a county, he can do it.
I understand that in a government, or even in a province, it will be just a matter of time to replace you as the Minister of Household Affairs. Do you understand what I mean?"
Xu Jingchang is also an expert at laning. He has accumulated rich experience in his previous life. Coupled with his tricky angles and quick thinking, he will not fall behind even when facing the likes of Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji.
This guy Xu Jingchang is simply a genius!
Jian Yi nodded, "So we must strictly guard against it and we can't agree to it no matter what!"
Jian Yi took a deep breath, "So someone needs to step forward... Okay, I have a plan for this matter. Just help me stabilize the courtiers. This time we must be of one heart and one mind to get through this." Tribulation.”
Seeing that the matter has reached this stage, if it is really passed and a large number of mixed people enter the court, the world will really be in chaos.
After the court gathering dispersed, Xu Jingchang walked home in a swaggering manner as if there was no one around. All the courtiers hated him.
Jian Yi pondered for a moment and fell to his knees.
Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Xia Shangshu, we are the two of us who have done the most fortifications. For tax collection, you and I have worked together and exchanged many experiences. We also know that those who can pass the imperial examination are not necessarily gentlemen, and those who are scattered among the people are also There are a lot of talents. Your Majesty selects talents on a merit-based basis. What’s wrong with this? Nowadays, there are so many government affairs in the court, and Your Majesty is ambitious and wants to achieve great things. Just relying on the talents selected by the imperial examination is far from enough. At this time, Your Majesty What's wrong with reforming the imperial examinations and promoting talents? Don't forget that you and Jian Tianguan were both talents discovered by His Majesty. They were promoted to where you are today. Some people dare to say that you two are not qualified. A seat?"
When it comes to expertise, Master is much more professional than them.
Xia Yuanji's face turned pale, "I understand that this will encourage His Majesty to continue to select real talents to join the court. By then, a situation in which experts will govern the country will be formed."
Even the civil servants who were assigned to go to Jiubian to guard the place would also have a few counselors who were marching and fighting.
Xia Yuanji agreed very much, but also frowned, "Your Majesty is already tempted, who can dissuade His Majesty? Between you and me, neither you nor I are more trusted than Xu Jingchang. I am really worried that we have trapped ourselves in a cocoon. Not only can we not stop it, but we can also You will trap yourself."
It was really not easy for him and Xu Jingchang to stand alone and fight against hundreds of officials!
Yao Guangxiao sighed lightly, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask your Majesty why we need to hold the imperial examination?"
Usually, these new scholars will hire secretaries... For paperwork, there is a copywriting master. For money and grain taxation, there is a money and grain master. For criminal cases, there is a criminal master.
Just wait, as long as you fall into our hands, if we don't deal with you harshly, we won't be upright gentlemen!
"Jian Shangshu, I regret it now." Xia Yuanji sighed in a low voice, "We should not have dismissed Xu Jingchang's general affairs envoy. If he sat in the position of general affairs envoy, he would never attack civil servants in the imperial examination. This The boy is so vindictive!"
In that case, there are many things that the emperor does not understand and needs professional assistance... Then why not directly recruit masters? Then assign tasks to them.
Zhu Di took a deep breath and said, "Speak!"
"Your Majesty, I have something to say from the bottom of my heart, and I will report it to Your Majesty with all my heart!"
They talked for most of the night, and outsiders did not know what they were talking about. However, Zhu Di came to invite Yao Guangxiao to have a heart-to-heart chat with Master Yao.
Zhu Di didn't say yes or no, but breathed a sigh of relief and gave it a few days of grace.
Zhu Di became more and more happy, and his whole person was beaming with joy.
Zhu Di was stunned, "What do you mean, young master?"
"Your Majesty, although the scholar rebellion will not take place for three years, but if the rebellion is to be successful, it cannot be separated from the scholar. This was the case in the days of Emperor Taizu. The imperial court used the imperial examination to select scholars and opened schools widely, which meant that the smart people in the world would be poor.
Classics, focus on the teachings of Confucius and Mencius, and the learning of Zhu Xi. The imperial examination is held every three years, and hundreds of Jinshi are selected to serve as officials in the court. As for the other scholars, even if they are only admitted as scholars, they must be given two shi of money and food to support their families.
, so that they can stutter and not have any inappropriate thoughts."
Yao Guang Xiaodao said: "It is not easy to govern such a large country. Thousands of people with thousands of hearts are like water and smoke. It is impossible to let them read the classics and study Confucianism."
When Zhu Di heard this, his pupils suddenly shrank, and the look on his face became more solemn. After a long time, he sighed: "Young Master, if this is the case, how can I do anything?"
