The emperor looked at Tang Mingren, his eyes darkened slightly.
At this moment, he felt that the scene in front of him seemed to be arranged by Chen Changfeng.
And what Tang Mingren said next was Chen Changfeng's ultimate goal.
The emperor looked at Chen Changfeng again and saw that there was no change in his expression.
"Tell me about it!" The emperor wanted to know what Chen Changfeng wanted to do at this moment.
"Your Majesty, the problem mentioned by His Highness the Crown Prince just now is a common phenomenon of redundant officials in various countries. That is to say, many places do not need too many officials at all. These officials sitting in that position are completely free of charge.
Don’t do anything.”
"The reason is simply that each country does not have a talent selection system."
"I have been thinking day and night for these years..." At this point, Tang Mingren glanced at Chen Changfeng subconsciously.
The next words are all from Chen Changfeng's booklet, but these words will definitely arouse the indignation of hundreds of officials.
It can also be regarded as the certificate of submission submitted by Tang Mingren and Chen Changfeng.
"I believe that in order to select talents from all over the world and reduce the phenomenon of redundant officials, we must conduct imperial examinations."
"That is to say, in the future, our Ming officials will all pass the imperial examination, and we will resolutely put an end to nepotism and the selection method of officials recommended by hundreds of officials..."
"Tang Mingren, what are you talking about!"
"Tang Mingren, what do you mean? The recommendation system is a system that has existed since the founding of the Ming Empire. Do you want to rebel against your ancestors?"
"Tang Mingren, you are simply a psycho!"
Before Tang Mingren could finish his words, the angry officials pointed at his nose and yelled.
In the court, more than 90% of the officials had angry faces.
Tang Mingren's actions were clearly intended to cut off their roots.
Is the imperial examination based on meritocracy?
What about their relatives and friends?
Reduced to the bottom from now on?
Tang Mingren's method was completely against all of them!
The emperor also clenched his fists instantly.
According to Tang Mingren's statement, the emperor certainly knew the pros and cons.
Not only the Ming Empire, but also the other six countries also have a recommendation system. This is how someone in the court is good at becoming an official.
Ordinary people, some truly talented and learned people, have no one to recommend them and can only be buried in the fields for the rest of their lives.
This was the loss of the Ming Empire.
But those without talent relied on recommendations and became the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.
If it is true as Tang Mingren said, it will not take many years for the Ming Dynasty to become politically clear and its national power will increase greatly.
It's just that this statement is not so easy to implement.
At least you can tell by looking at the reactions of the officials in front of you.
The second and third princes looked ugly. Chen Changfeng was already difficult enough to deal with, but Tang Mingren, an old man, wanted to directly cut off his roots.
"Father, what Tang Mingren said is simply harmful to the country and the people. Tang Mingren attempted to disrupt our Ming Dynasty. Please punish him severely." The second prince bowed and said.
"Second brother is right. Tang Mingren is clearly a spy sent by the enemy country, trying to make our Ming Dynasty fall into disarray. I ask my father to execute Tang Mingren immediately." The third prince immediately agreed.
What if Tang Mingren could really accomplish this?
The power of his third prince could not be broken in half in an instant?
Tang Mingren opened his mouth. He finally knew why Chen Changfeng handed the booklet to him instead of Chen Changfeng saying it in the Tai Chi Hall.
If Chen Changfeng said this, those people who are currently attacking him would also attack Chen Changfeng in groups.
Tang Mingren's head was a little dizzy after being scolded by these officials, and his ears were filled with angry scoldings.
Tang Mingren looked at Chen Changfeng for help.
Chen Changfeng secretly smacked his tongue inwardly, thanks to his foresight, otherwise he would have been scolded by so many people, and Chen Changfeng would have punched them one by one.
Of course Chen Changfeng knew that it would be impossible to conduct the imperial examination according to his own ideas in a short period of time.
With so many officials disagreeing, there was nothing the emperor could do.
But, Chen Changfeng had already prepared, otherwise why would he let Tang Mingren attack this hilltop?
"Your Majesty, I have something to say!" Chen Changfeng came out and looked at the emperor.
The emperor roared his throat.
He could be regarded as seeing the anger shared by all the officials. Looking at Chen Changfeng at this moment, he couldn't help but worry that he would support Tang Mingren's idea.
Although the emperor himself also hoped that the appointment of officials in the Ming Empire could be based on Tang Mingren's ideas.
But this is obviously impossible.
"Tell me about it." The emperor waved his hand.
All officials also stared at Chen Changfeng for an instant.
Whenever Chen Changfeng dares to support Tang Mingren, they will scold Chen Changfeng until he dares not open his mouth.
"I would like to report to my father, I feel that Shi Lang Tang's idea is a bit ahead of his time, and I definitely cannot do this!"
"Ah?" Not only Tang Mingren was confused, but all the officials were also confused.
Isn't Tang Mingren from Chen Changfeng?
Why doesn't Chen Changfeng support him?
Tang Mingren was also stunned for a while, what is going on?
The prince asked him to do this, but he turned against him?
"Oh?" The emperor was also surprised and looked at Chen Changfeng with a strange look.
"Tang Shilang's idea is very good, but it is not suitable for our Ming Empire."
"The recommendation system has lasted for three hundred years in the Ming Dynasty. Which one of you here was not recommended by someone?"
"So is Mr. Tang himself."
"It is indeed a bit selfish to ignore other people's thoughts." Tang Mingren clenched his fists when hearing Chen Changfeng's words.
Secretly, isn’t it Chen Changfeng who wrote this in that pamphlet?
That's why I said it myself.
Why are you talking about your own selfishness now?
"But there is merit in what Tang Shilang said. We have so many redundant officials in the Ming Dynasty. How much of the annual expenditure is wasted?"
"Furthermore, the existence of the recommendation system completely eliminated the possibility of ordinary people participating in the construction of the Ming Empire."
"The country is based on the people. This is written in Taizong's quotations, and you should not forget it."
"What I want is that the recommendation and the imperial examination coexist, but the number of people recommended every year cannot exceed the number of people admitted by the imperial examination. If it exceeds, the recommended people will be allowed to take the imperial examination together. If they also pass, they can also be used as reserves.
Official."
"What do you think, father and ministers?" Chen Changfeng said with a smile.
This is a compromise, at least it won't drive the people in front of me completely crazy.
"Of course not. Sixth brother, I'm afraid you didn't have a plan with Tang Mingren. Do you really think we are stupid?"
"The laws of our ancestors are immutable, are you going to disobey your ancestors?" the second prince scolded him coldly.
He already fully understood Chen Changfeng's thoughts.
I want to make a compromise and make everyone feel that this method is better than before and easier to accept.
In order to achieve his goal of Chen Changfeng.
dream!
His second prince would never agree.
The third prince also sneered at this moment: "Sixth brother, your move is not very clever. Do you really think all of us are fools?"
"The saving grace? Sixth brother, you clearly planned this with Tang Mingren!"
When all the officials heard what the second and third princes said, they all reacted one after another.
They all glared at Chen Changfeng.
Does the prince Chen Changfeng really think he can control everything?
The emperor said nothing and looked at Chen Changfeng calmly.
"It doesn't matter whether they add up or not. What matters is what the father thinks." Chen Changfeng smiled slightly:
"One day, there will be more and more redundant officials in the Ming Empire, and the court will be unable to make ends meet due to taxes and money."
"There will one day be more Ming officials than Ming people."