"Your Majesty, Zuo Zanshan and Liu Sanwu, bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, have their own merits." Song Ne had just finished speaking. Another person came out of the queue over there.
It was Liu Sanwu.
Liu Sanwu was a Qingliu minister in the Yuan Dynasty from his ancestors. If you are familiar with the history of the Yuan Dynasty, you will know that the imperial examinations in the Yuan Dynasty were actually stumbling. It was only in the middle and late period that the imperial examinations became the norm. In order to open the imperial examinations, at that time
How many civil servants fought to the death and even lost their heads and body parts. Only then did the imperial examination finally take place during the reign of Emperor Wenzong of the Yuan Dynasty.
And Liu Sanwu’s ancestors were involved in it.
Now, although Liu Sanwu saw Zhu Yuanzhang's thunderous look, he still stepped forward. It was precisely because of this sense of mission.
No one knows how important the imperial examination is to the scholar-bureaucrat group. It can be said to be the fundamental policy of the scholar-official group. Even if there are successive servants and corpses in the ranks, they must try their best to fight for it.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face became increasingly indifferent and he said: "Speak."
Liu Sanwu said: "Your Majesty has been entrusted by heaven to rule the world for more than ten years. This has never happened in the past. However, you can conquer the world immediately, but you cannot rule the world immediately. The Confucian scholars in the former Yuan Dynasty will not be able to survive for a hundred years. Your Majesty will change the bad policies of the Yuan Dynasty.
.The most bad governance of the Yuan Dynasty was the lack of emphasis on imperial examinations. I have thought for a long time and changed the method of selecting scholars in the three subjects. Please give your Majesty a preview."
He said and handed over a memorial.
Xu Zheng immediately came down the steps, took it with both hands, and presented it to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at ten lines and found that the content inside was very familiar. Why? Because the things inside were very different from the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty. The imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty was probably modeled on this.
You must know that the imperial examination system of the Song and Yuan Dynasties was different from that of the Ming Dynasty. However, the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty was not much different.
It’s just that I don’t even know He Xi who came from later generations. The imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty originated from Liu Sanwu.
Although He Xi's pamphlet to Zhu Yuanzhang did not introduce it in detail, it also gave a brief description of the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang could see it at a glance.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Sanwu with emotion for a while. The pamphlet He Xi gave to Zhu Yuanzhang contained only two things about Liu Sanwu, one was the North-South Ranking Case, and the other was the matter of establishing a grandson.
If He Xi hadn't interfered, Zhu Yuanzhang would not be disgusted with this plan. But at this moment, he did not want to pass it.
At the same time, he also knew.
Song Lian, Song Ne, Liu Sanwu, and many other civil servants were the essence of the Ming Dynasty’s scholar-bureaucrats.
Most of these people are honest and upright, and are not afraid of death for their own ideas. Although they are upright, they are not too pedantic and know how to do things. However, they abide by the principles and adhere to the big rules, so that they remain unmoved.
In the eyes of these people, the imperial examination is the most important thing.
This is Zhu Yuanzhang's joy and trouble.
I am happy that it was precisely because of the existence of these ministers that the Ming Dynasty was founded. Although there were many people who were corrupt and corrupt, there were not many of them in the Ming Dynasty, at least in the middle and upper classes. Most of them were scholar-bureaucrats like this.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang knew one thing very well. These people were not loyal to themselves. They were loyal to their own inner ideals.
Today's move is simply a way to force the palace into submission.
This made Zhu Yuanzhang find it difficult to deal with it.
Killing is very simple.
The people in front of me were all powerless civil servants. It was easy for them to be pushed out of the Meridian Gate and beheaded with just one order.
However, some people can be killed. For example, in the Guo Huan case, Zhu Yuanzhang expanded his crackdown and implicated many people. He didn't even blink, because Zhu Yuanzhang understood the dirty tricks of low-level people. Many people said it without evidence.
But if you are associated with people like Guo Huan, how can you be a good person? If these people were killed, it would not be considered wrongful killing. It can only be said that the punishment was harsher, but it cannot be said to be unjust.
And these people in front of them, who have the reputation of being a scholar, cannot be easily attacked.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "This is a very good discussion. Let's discuss it again."
Zhu Yuanzhang lightly threw Liu Sanwu's memorial aside, stood up and said: "It's late today, let's retreat from the court."
After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang walked away without even looking at the civil and military officials below.
The officials were speechless, but did not dare to move.
The prestige of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the country, cannot be shaken by the ministers. It is definitely not Song Renzong who can be grabbed by Bao Zheng's sleeve. And Zhu Yuanzhang's actions also represent his own decisive attitude.
Song Lian's face was pale and his body was shaky. He could hardly stand up.
When the prince saw this, he said loudly, "Let's all disperse." Then he came to Song Lian in a few steps and said, "Teacher, why are you doing this? My father has made his own decision, and this matter cannot be rushed."
Song Lian said: "I know-----" As he spoke, his body swayed suddenly. Fortunately, the prince was by his side. He stepped forward to help Song Lian. He felt that the weight on his hand was not small, and he knew that Song Lian was almost holding his big brother.
Half of his body was pressed against the prince's hand.
The prince immediately knew that Song Lian's situation was not good.
"Teacher, teacher," the prince called softly.
Song Lian's eyes were dull, and he said: "I know,----" But in his voice, he felt a little confused. It is estimated that Song Lian may not know that he knows something.
The prince quickly said: "Teacher, let me help you go back and rest." Without waiting for Song Lian to say anything, he helped Song Lian back.
After only a few steps, Song Lian suddenly bent over and began to cough violently. As he coughed, blood spurted to the ground, like overlapping plum blossoms. Dark red and light red were mixed.
At this moment, the ministers who had not dispersed suddenly gathered around.
The prince was immediately furious and said, "It's none of your business, imperial physician, imperial physician."
There are two reasons why the prince was so angry. These people gathered around and it was of no use to Song Lian's condition. On the other hand, the prince was worried that Song Lian's behavior would make Zhu Yuanzhang furious. The prince was by Song Lian's side and knew that Song Lian was really serious.
I couldn't hold it any longer. My body was already weak, and during the Hu Weiyong case, I was even more lingering on the bedside. Many things were brought to court while I was sick. Although today's situation was unexpected, it was also expected.
But what would Zhu Yuanzhang think? The prince didn't know. But he knew that his father was not a good-tempered person.
If today's incident makes his father think that Song Lian deliberately committed misfortune, there will probably be thunderous measures brewing later. Therefore, he will immediately control the situation and drive everyone away. He hopes to limit the impact to the minimum range.
It's just that at this time, all the officials are here. I guess the restrictions can't restrict you anywhere.
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Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had just returned to Qianqing Palace, heard the news immediately. He was furious and said: "Old Song Lian, who do you think you are? You think my sword is unpleasant."
The suspicious Zhu Yuanzhang immediately felt that Song Lian was acting and took this opportunity to expand his influence and ruin Zhu Yuanzhang's reputation.
For a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang had the urge to kill Song Lian.
It's just that the result was so unexpected.
After a while, the prince came to Qianqing Palace with red eyes and said: "Father, the teacher is gone."
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly stunned and said, "What did you say?"
The prince said, "Old Master Song is gone."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face relaxed and he showed an expression that made it clear. Zhu Yuanzhang's mood was also extremely complicated.
There is relief.
This old guy, this old guy, just gave me an embarrassment, God took him in, which was a sigh of relief for me. But it is even more disappointing. Song Lian has been Zhu Yuanzhang's adviser and the prince's teacher since before the founding of the People's Republic of China. Counting on my fingers, it's been twenty years.
Even Song Lian was not only the prince's teacher. When Zhu Yuanzhang had any problems, he often asked Song Lian for advice. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was Zhu Yuanzhang's teacher.
Nowadays, the political views of the two sides are becoming increasingly incompatible. But it is not that there is no affection at all.
"Father, this is the teacher's legacy." The prince presented it with both hands.
Zhu Yuanzhang took it over and saw that it only said one thing, that is, the opening of the imperial examination. It was probably a legacy. Song Lian wrote it sincerely. It was also straightforward and there was no metaphor. He said it directly. The emperor's dignity alone is not enough. Ruling the world. Only when the emperor cooperates with the scholar-bureaucrats can the world be ruled.
The imperial examination system was an important link in maintaining the scholar-bureaucrats.
As soon as the imperial examination system fails to flourish, the world's scholars will feel uneasy. If the world's scholars seek wealth and honor in an unethical way, some will follow the chaos, and the world will be troubled. Of course, Your Majesty is not afraid, but what about your descendants?
So much.
After Zhu Yuanzhang saw it, he was silent for a while.
Putting aside other high-sounding things, the biggest role of the imperial examination is to win over the scholar-bureaucrat group and open up channels for advancement. Only the method of selecting talents is in a secondary position. This is not to deny that the imperial examination cannot screen out talents. And apart from the imperial examination, there is no Are there other ways to screen out talents?
I guess not.
Song Lian also knew Zhu Yuanzhang, and this kind of words were much more useful than those high-sounding words.
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time and said, "You can handle Master Song's funeral affairs. He has served our family for many years and has suffered a lot of grievances. Don't be grievances in matters of affairs."
The prince said, "My child obeys your orders."
The prince has a deep affection for Song Lian. At this moment, he doesn't care about other things. In addition, Song Lian's direct descendants are all affected by the Hu Weiyong case. Some will be punished and some will be punished. In future generations, no one will preside over it. The prince cannot ignore it.
After the prince left, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed softly and said, "Ask He Xi to come see me."
He couldn't wait any longer.
He originally wanted He Xi to prepare and come to see him. But Song Lian's death gave him a wake-up call. Time waits for no one.
Although he could live to be seventy years old in history, He Xi also said that everything has changed now. And his life span may also change. Not to mention, even if his life span remains the same, it will only be ten years old. several years.
More than ten years can change the face of a country.
It is neither long nor short. Time is precious and cannot be delayed.
"Yes." Xu Zheng saluted immediately. This chapter has been completed!
