Fu Zhong is not a fool. As I said before, the political instincts of children from such noble families are often innate. After all, they grew up in this environment. It is not normal to be exposed to what they hear and see, and not to understand.
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Fu Zhong actually understood very well that his dealing with He Xi would not bring any good but many harms.
It's just that he can't live with it for the sake of saving face. At this moment, he is saying harsh words, but in fact, he is ready to let this matter go away.
Fu Zhong knew this, so why did Li Qi want to wade into troubled waters?
Fu Zhong's heart trembled, and a name suddenly appeared deep in Fu Zhong's heart. That was: "Li Shanchang."
The civil service system of the Ming Dynasty was built by Li Shanchang. Fundamentally speaking, Hu Weiyong was also a member of Li Shanchang. More importantly, Li Shanchang not only had authority in the civil service system, but also had many connections among military generals.
When Zhu Yuanzhang started his army, there were so many boundaries between civil and military affairs. Part of Li Shanchang's job was to mediate conflicts between military generals. As a result, Li Shanchang had a very close relationship with several military generals.
This is the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang is afraid of Li Shanchang.
Although Fu Youde was also from Huaixi, he was not Zhu Yuanzhang's old brother. He was a subordinate. He was not in the same circle as Li Shanchang before.
Fu Zhong knew very well that many things Li Qi did were not for him, but for his father. Although Mu Ying played a decisive role in the Battle of Qujing, no matter how much credit Mu Ying had, Fu Youde was the coach.
Mu Ying's contribution is Fu Youde's contribution.
And Fu Youde also became one of the few generals in the Ming Dynasty who could command hundreds of thousands of troops. His influence can be imagined.
Fu Zhong had a lot of thoughts in his heart, and the previous emotional dispute with He Xi had become much colder. After all, the conflict between him and He Xi was nothing more than a child's jealousy. But it was nothing more than a child's jealousy.
It was different after accepting Li Qi's kindness.
Fu Zhong said: "No, I can handle it myself."
Li Qi smiled slightly, as if there was no deep meaning at all, and said: "It's okay, for us people, the power of our fathers is the foundation of our lives. You should also think about it carefully. Sometimes, it's not that we stick together, but some
People don't let us live well. If we want to live well, we must stick together."
After Li Qi finished speaking, he went to drink leisurely.
Fu Zhong sat on one side of the corridor and could not recover for a long time.
At this moment, he suddenly wanted to go to Yunnan. Even if it was to go into a ravine in Yunnan.
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Although Zhu Yuanzhang drank a lot at the celebration banquet, he was still in high spirits the next day
The morning pilgrimage, which had been interrupted for more than a month, finally started.
Zhu Yuanzhang made decisions on major issues under Fengtian Sect.
In the early dynasty of the middle and late Ming Dynasty, everything had become a decoration. But in Zhu Yuanzhang's case, it was an opportunity for efficient decision-making.
In the morning, all departments were there.
Each department acted in turn, and some things could not be completed by one department. Zhu Yuanzhang could immediately call the people from the corresponding department. The two departments made it clear in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. If they made it clear, the matter would not be difficult.
If you can't tell clearly.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked carefully.
Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang was discussing matters in the morning, and all departments were also listening. Some things will be done by seeing how others do them, and you will know how to do them yourself.
Of course, it is not without its flaws. With so many high officials here to observe, there is no time to work.
For example, today, there was a backlog of some affairs. Although the Prince Supervisor of the country handled many things, there were still some things that required Zhu Yuanzhang to make decisions. So I was busy for a long time. It was almost noon.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang offered seats to these ministers, fearing that they would not be able to stand.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the sky and put aside some unhurried memorials. He said to Xu Zheng: "That's it for now. Let's go back and have lunch."
Xu Zheng immediately stood up and said: "If there is something to do, we will start, and if there is nothing to do, we will retreat."
Hearing this greeting, the ministers below took a deep breath and said to themselves: "It's finally over." Just as everyone was waiting for the court to leave, an old voice suddenly said: "I have a memorial to you."
Zhu Yuanzhang took a look and saw the trembling Song Lian standing on the royal road among the ministers.
Zhu Yuanzhang had some guesses about what Song Lian started to play. But in the morning court, Zhu Yuanzhang would never let people talk. This also plays an important role in the morning court. That is, if the official feels that the matter is important, but the boss does not
Listen, you can play it directly in the morning.
Of course, there is a price to pay for reporting beyond the level. If there is no serious emotional harm, the future of this low-level official will end prematurely. But if there is, then a group of people will be unlucky.
Because of this, generally speaking, people will be asked to speak in the morning. As for what will be done after speaking, it is another matter.
Xu Zheng glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "It's accurate."
Song Lian said loudly: "Ruling the world is based on people. Since ancient times, the imperial examination has been the most important way to recruit people. For more than ten years, the court has been short of people, not enough people have been recommended by all parties, or because of bad intentions, so I risk my life to ask your majesty to reopen the imperial examination."
Song Lian spoke a memorial of more than a thousand words eloquently.
As soon as this statement came out, most of the officials who had originally wanted to get off work became energetic.
Because Song Lian's memorial was a very important change for the Ming Dynasty and its civil servants.
They all look forward to knowing the outcome of this time.
This was also the last concern in Song Lian's heart.
He had long since wanted to be an official in the Ming Dynasty. His wife died, his son died, and many of his old friends were gone. Song Lian himself was getting old, and it was unclear whether he would be able to wear today's shoes tomorrow.
Not only did Song Lian have nothing to miss about his official position in the Ming Dynasty, but Song Lian also had nothing to miss in this life.
The only thing that worried Song Lian was the imperial examination.
Song Lian knew very well what the imperial examination represented. In Song Lian's view, it was unreasonable that there was no imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty. Even the Mongols also opened the imperial examination. Although the Mongols did not leave many places for the Han people, the Jinshi of the Yuan Dynasty
Among them, there are many outstanding talents.
Not to mention anything else, Liu Bowen was born as a Jinshi in the Yuan Dynasty.
Song Lian felt that as long as the Ming Dynasty could resume the imperial examination, even if he died now, it would not be in vain.
Today's remonstration came, and he knew that he had written many times, but nothing came of it. There was no news, which already showed Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude. But he still had to wait for today's morning court to force Zhu Yuanzhang.
Song Lian's mentality was not something he wanted to hide from anyone, and he couldn't hide it from anyone.
When the prince saw Song Lian like this, he had a worried look on his face. Zhu Yuanzhang's face was as dark as water. Zhu Yuanzhang had seen this kind of situation too many times. But he was also a little angry.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Scholar Song, this matter is related to the national affairs. It cannot be decided in one word. It is getting late today. Let's leave first."
"Your Majesty." Song Lian said sternly: "It is precisely because the imperial examination is a major political issue in the world that we must not tolerate it. To govern the world, you must win people. The only way to win people is through the imperial examination. This old policy of the Tang and Song Dynasties should be used today. Your Majesty
There is nothing to be hesitant about. I am not talented, but I am willing to help your majesty clear up a few questions."
If people are not afraid of death, why should they fear death?
Song Lian was also desperate at this moment, and suddenly forced Zhu Yuanzhang into the corner.
This made Zhu Yuanzhang feel in a dilemma.
If Song Lian had been younger, Zhu Yuanzhang would have ordered the rod to be punished without hesitation. But now Song Lian is gray-haired and needs help when walking. Such a person may fall to the ground and die immediately if he does not move.
Whether it was for preferential treatment of veteran ministers or for the sake of his own reputation, it was not appropriate to let Song Lian die here.
Not to mention, there is a prince here.
The prince and Song Lian have had a master-disciple relationship for decades. The prince will definitely protect Song Lian. If he touches Song Lian, he will argue with the prince again today. This is not what Zhu Yuanzhang wants.
Historically, Zhu Yuanzhang did not set any obstacles to the resumption of the imperial examination. That is to say, the imperial examination was reopened in the 15th year of Hongwu. But preparations for this matter began this year, which was also the 14th year of Hongwu.
There wasn't such a big turmoil.
But now, Zhu Yuanzhang saw the disadvantages of the imperial examination.
What are the disadvantages, the stereotyped approach to selecting scholars, the imperial examination as a basis for party building, etc.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang had to reconsider whether to resume the imperial examinations. Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to think that just as he resumed the imperial examinations, the latter would be ruined. Such changes at night would not be conducive to the prestige of the imperial court.
That's why I rejected Song Lian many times. But today I had to respond.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The imperial court uses the Imperial College to recruit scholars, and the effect is good. I hope that from now on all officials will go to the Imperial College. Let's wait for a while before discussing the imperial examination."
Zhu Yuanzhang made some miscalculations.
On this critical issue, Song Lian is actually not fighting alone.
It is true that Song Lian, as a great master in the literary world, has the expectations of many people. Only then did he come out to take the first shot. The imperial examination matter related to the interests of too many people, and there was no need to connect, and someone immediately responded.
"Your Majesty, I, the Imperial Academy, offer wine to Song Ne, who is of a lower nature and a superior." Suddenly, a skinny little old man said loudly.
Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly and uttered one word from his mouth: "Speak."
Song Ne, the official in charge of the Imperial Academy, had a very good impression on Zhu Yuanzhang. He was very strict in teaching. He was an upright man and an upright official.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang safely handed over the Imperial Academy to Song Ne. He even gave Song Ne the title of bachelor and consulted Song Ne on many state affairs.
But at this moment, although Song Ne had not spoken yet, Zhu Yuanzhang had already guessed that Song Ne was not here to help him.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself: "These people have never been of the same mind as me."
No matter what Zhu Yuanzhang thought, Song Ne had already spoken at this moment. He said: "The Imperial College has three thousand students every year. They can serve the court, but I don't think there will be any talented people. I think the Imperial College is one way, recommendation is another way, and the imperial examination is another way.
Recruiting scholars from various sources is the right way for the country. If all the wise men in the world are brought to the imperial court, the world will not be able to achieve great governance."