Chapter 118 Steps to break the monopoly of the family (thanks to [life1589]
Juancheng, Governor's Mansion.
Xun Yu, Xi Zhicai is listed at the front of Cao Cao's left hand.
Recently, almost every day’s meetings are related to the implementation of Chenliu County’s household registration system.
This has made Xun Yu somewhat silent recently,
This also gave Yanzhou's large and small families and gentry and wealthy businessmen a sense of urgency.
At this point, we have to talk about the development of the wealthy gentry of the aristocratic family. Only by studying the root causes can we prescribe the right medicine.
After the conflict between Qin and Han, the Han Dynasty lasted for more than 400 years. After the country was unified, it ushered in a relatively stable environment.
Countless meritorious officials were rewarded, and with the Han Dynasty's tradition of relatives participating in politics, aristocratic families began to gradually emerge.
The Han Dynasty adopted the system of examination and examination (examination of filial piety and integrity is one of the main subjects of examination and examination).
This provided a monopoly system for recruiting local officials, aristocratic families, and gentry.
By the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the imperial examination system had basically become a tool manipulated and used by the wealthy gentry.
They influenced local village public opinion and almost controlled local officials, big and small.
What's more, for a top family like the Yuan family, the local officials are almost all disciples and former officials of the Yuan family, and they have become a family...
Monopoly brings power,
Absolute power will breed absolute corruption, and the inspection system has lived up to expectations and spawned all kinds of unimaginable corruption phenomena.
As for the nine-level Zhongzheng system proposed by Chen Qun later,
That adds another legal and compliant password lock to the family's monopoly.
It can be regarded as completely cutting off the promotion path for poor families and even small families.
As for ordinary people... they can just be a leek with peace of mind.
What Lu Yan wants to do and is doing now is to take the lead in breaking the monopoly from these aristocratic families before they are completely locked up.
The way to break the monopoly of the aristocratic family class is to provide a relatively fair promotion channel.
In ancient times, it was the imperial examination system, and in modern times, it is the college entrance examination.
There is no absolute fairness, but at least these two have achieved the ultimate in relative fairness.
But if the imperial examination system is introduced now, I am afraid that most of the aristocratic families will end up benefiting from it, because there are not many schools among the people now. Even if there are, they are not available to ordinary people.
The family's biggest monopoly is knowledge and inheritance.
As for the common people, it is very difficult for them to survive. How can they have the extra energy and wealth to study?
Even from a poor family, ordinary people cannot compare.
To break the monopoly of the aristocratic family, a multi-pronged approach must be taken. A single method will only be adapted by the aristocratic family in the end, and then become a tool that benefits them again.
The household registration system is to protect the fundamental interests of the people and allow them to minimize the double oppression from the government and wealthy gentry.
Lu Yan vigorously developed the workshop and prepared to form a chamber of commerce, not only to create strong armor and sharp blades, but also to improve the extremely backward productivity of farmers and craftsmen.
With land and increased productivity, people will be able to obtain more food, and only when they are full can they have the strength to make money.
The second step is to promote papermaking and movable type printing.
Only by reducing the cost of books can they be popularized, and whether they are slips or silk, they are far inferior to paper.
When books become cheaper, people can afford them and their children can read.
Only when more people are willing to study can Lu Yan persuade Boss Cao to open a private school.
Only by breaking the monopoly of cultural knowledge by aristocratic families can ordinary people have the possibility to cross class.
Let alone talk about a classless society, that is simply impossible.
Some people like the excitement of hard work, some people like the leisurely quietness, some people choose to go all out, and some people naturally choose to fish...
Individual choices determine their location, and when there are more people, a hierarchy is formed.
But as long as you feel comfortable, that is the class that suits you best. This has nothing to do with ambition, and there is no need to distinguish right from wrong.
But there must still be channels, otherwise the hierarchy will become solidified and become a pool of stagnant water, which will only bring about various problems and even conflicts.
The third step is the imperial examination system.
However, in order to implement the imperial examination system, we must first popularize schools among the people so that ordinary people can have books to read.
Otherwise, the imperial examination system is just another shortcut for children of aristocratic families to obtain promotions.
Before the imperial examination system, it was necessary to gradually improve the competitiveness of the people, but this was not accomplished in a day and required long-term efforts and unremitting implementation.
Before completing these three steps, there will definitely be some wealthy families who will obstruct it in every possible way.
However, there are very few princes who dare to oppose the noble family. At least for now, it seems that only Boss Cao is the only one.
If Lu Yan wants to break the aristocratic family's monopoly on class, his hope can only be placed on Boss Cao. The pressure on Lao Cao will definitely not be small.
"Cough cough cough..." Xi Zhicai coughed a few times, then stood up, raised his hands to Cao Cao and said:
"My lord, the Jia system and the household registration system are closely related to taxes and servitude.
I believe that the Lijia system and the household registration system must be promoted to the entire Yanzhou as quickly as possible!
Cough cough cough..."
Hearing that Xi Zhicai coughed twice after just two words, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel a little distressed, "Zhicai, I heard that you worked at your desk until midnight again last night. Didn't I tell you to get more rest? It's not going to work like this!"
"Thank you for your concern, lord. Zhong's body can still hold on, but lord's great cause is the most important thing." Xi Zhicai bowed his hands and replied.
"But I'm not in a hurry..."
"No! My lord, now the Yanzhou family has just suffered a heavy blow, and we have another batch of chess pieces in our hands. This is an excellent opportunity to promote the new household registration system! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don't miss it!"
Unable to resist Xi Zhicai, Cao Cao could only reply helplessly: "The handover in Chenliu County is almost complete. Mao Xiaoxian and Ren Boda are about to bring a group of grassroots officials with rich experience. You will still be busy by then!"
"Loyal and willing to serve the lord as hard as a dog or horse!"
Xi Zhi was a typical leader from a poor family. He knew well the hardships of being promoted from a poor family, so as soon as he heard that Cao Cao wanted to reform the system, he immediately took over it himself.
If you leave it to Xun Yu, Xi Zhi will not be at ease!
Although they are good friends, the person standing behind Xun Yu is from an aristocratic family.
Personal relationships are personal relationships, work is work, and no one can tarnish our ideals.
Although Xun Yu can understand the stakes involved and may be willing to promote reforms, will the family standing behind him and even other families with whom he has good relations also agree?
When hope appeared in front of him, Xi Zhicai immediately flew forward and tried to hold it firmly in his hands.
Even if he overdrafts his own life, the reform must be carried out immediately!
"My lord, Zhongyuan has made preparations in advance, and we can start working as soon as Xiaoxian and Boda arrive!"
Cao Cao sighed in his heart, thinking that he had no idea what to do with himself as the mastermind.
Don't look at Xi Zhicai, who is usually gentle and humble, but once he makes a decision, even nine cows can't pull him back.
"Okay, but you can't work overtime at night, you must rest on time!" Cao Cao said in a commanding tone.
"Here."
After receiving Cao Cao's permission, Xi Zhicai responded and then retreated to his seat.
Only then did Xi Zhi realize that Cao Cao was concerned about him, and he did not contradict him in person.
Anyway, whether he works overtime or not is his own business. How can you, Boss Cao, keep an eye on him at any time?