Li Qingchen stayed in Puzhou for a few months, and he suddenly aged a lot. His hair and beard were gray, and his wrinkles were deeper. He was two years younger than Huang Lu and three years older than Zhang Dun, but he felt like the oldest among the three.
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Huang Lu knew that he had something important to say to Zhang Dun in private, and after a few greetings, he stood up and left.
Only Zhang Dun and Li Qingchen were left in the study.
The two seemed a little embarrassed. They were originally close and cooperative partners, but unexpectedly they became political enemies in an instant and parted ways.
"Bangzhi, you have been ordered to return to Beijing this time to establish Chongzhi School to specialize in Confucianism, Principles, and Neo-Confucianism. Are you still going to write a book about it and ask for the Chengjun, Biyong, Chongzhi and other schools to be turned into universities?"
Zhang Dun opened his mouth, and Li Qingchen looked at him with a complicated expression, and said calmly: "The Book of Rites: The King's System says: 'The primary school is on the left side of the south of the palace, and the university is on the outskirts. The emperor is called Biyong, and the princes are called Jigong.
'Since the school built by the government is named Biyong, it is better to call it Biyong University directly."
"The officials only partially accepted your opinion, and sent an edict to Chengjun. Biyong renamed it a university, Chongzhili, and Guzong, named it a college, and together they were included in Chengjun University."
"Zihou is the prime minister, of course he can know the holy will in advance." Li Qingchen's words were full of sourness, but he quickly turned to the topic, "With these two universities, what should I do with Taixue? I have a lot of problems.
The younger disciples have come to visit me. The proud man of heaven in the past is now in a state of panic all day long."
"The proud son of heaven, who is the proud son of heaven? The emperor's, or the imperial court's? Or the famous scholar?"
Li Qingchen couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly. Zhang Dun was still so outspoken and outspoken, and he seemed to have learned his sharp wit from the new official.
I heard that according to the new official regulations, the three provinces and six ministries of the central government, as well as senior officials of the Privy Council, must "study" in Chongzheng Hall regularly. It seems that they have indeed learned a lot.
"After the correct route is determined, the first step is to unify our thinking, and then officials will be the deciding factor."
Li Qingchen had also seen this sentence at first, but he didn't take it to heart, thinking it was nonsense and didn't know the so-called arrogance. Now it seems that he was arrogant and didn't understand the deep meaning of the words.
This thought flashed through Li Qingchen's mind, and he was quickly driven out. He had more important things to talk to Zhang Dun.
"Zihou, there are nearly a thousand students in Taixue, all of whom are talents from various states and counties. If you are left alone, it will cause disaster. As the prime minister..."
Zhang Dun immediately interrupted Li Qingchen, "Bangzhi, I am still just the minister Zuopushe and the minister. The new official system such as Dazai will not be officially implemented until next year, which is still two months away. Besides, what happened in the meantime?
, who can tell clearly?"
Li Qingchen glanced at him and insisted: "No matter what, you are the Prime Minister! Are you in charge of the affairs of the Imperial Academy?"
Zhang Dun smiled coldly, "Tai Xue are all talents recommended by various states. How many of them are from poor families, how many of them are from aristocratic families, how many of them are real talents, and how many of them are just people who are just trying to make up for the numbers. Bangzhi, you
Don’t you know what’s going on? Besides, when the official was still in his dormitory, he was in charge of the Secretariat Department and held open recruitment for secretarial positions several times.”
"At that time, the reserve position was not clear, so we didn't dare to act rashly, but that's fine. Since the official took the throne, the Secretariat Department has conducted open recruitment three times, and Sungkyun Academy... Well, Sungkyun University has also opened open recruitment twice. How wonderful.
Opportunity. The truth is, I heard that two-thirds of the people in Taixue applied for Secretary Lang and Sungkyun University, but it is a pity that only one fifth of them were admitted by Secretary Lang and Sungkyun University."
At this point, Zhang Dun's words were a bit aggressive.
"Bangzhi, do you really have to speak up for those people?"
Li Qingchen was silent.
"Bangzhi, you and I have known each other for decades. Although there is a gap now, the love is still here. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Li Qingchen couldn't help but look his old friend up and down. Unexpectedly, after not seeing him for a few months, his demeanor seemed to have changed a lot.
"Zihou, it stands to reason that the civil service examination will be held this year. Officials issued an edict to postpone it during the period of national mourning. The civil service examination is a major national event and should not be neglected."
This is, Li Bangzhi, the real reason why you came to visit. As long as the scientific examination remains as usual and follows the "ancestral law", and those who are admitted are those who study classics and righteousness, over time, you will still have the final say in this political matter.
This is your wishful thinking.
It's a pity that the official you met this time is not an ordinary emperor.
Zhang Dun replied calmly, "Of course, the scientific examination will be carried out as usual. This year, the Zhe Temple held a grand event for the late emperor, and the officials were so sad that they had no intention of recruiting scholars through the scientific examination. But Bangzhi can rest assured that the official family will not take it lightly.
This is the foundation of this country. Next year, at the beginning of the New Year, the weather will be completely new, and the scientific examination will be held again."
Li Qingchen looked at Zhang Dun's scheming face and forced a smile, "That's good. Officials are benevolent and specially issued an edict to separate the tributes from various states who came to take exams in Luoyang and Songzhou to supply rice and cloth, not for livelihood.
I'm worried. It's a national funeral and it's appropriate to postpone it for a year. For those tributes, it's a good thing to have an extra year to review their lessons."
Having said this, Li Qingchen asked in a deep voice, "Zihou, will the scientific examination next spring be as usual?"
Zhang Dun was stunned for a moment and stopped stroking his beard. "Of course it's the same as usual. Did Bangzhi hear something?"
"Some people say that the officials don't like the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as poems and songs, so the scientific examination said that they need to be overhauled."
"The officials don't like the meaning of the scriptures, and the poems are not good, but they didn't say that they wanted to make major changes. Wang Jinggong also said that he wanted to make major changes, but what changed? However, I guess that one or two more articles may be added in terms of policy. Bangzhi
, if you have children, nephews or juniors taking the exam, you might as well read more of previous years' "Tokyo Times" and "Half Moon Miscellaneous Talks", it will be beneficial."
Li Qingchen's eyes lit up and he cupped his hands and said, "That's great, thank you Zihou. I've heard of "Tokyo Times", but many people say that "Half Moon Miscellany" is ambitious and deviant..."
Zhang Dun looked at Li Qingchen and burst into laughter, but refused to say another word.
Li Qingchen looked at this familiar old face and suddenly asked.
"Zihou, what did the official family promise you to make you so determined?"
Zhang Dun's triangular eyes glared, showing an intimidating gaze. He turned around Li Qingchen a few times and then looked back.
"The officials told me that with the dignity of the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty and the head of hundreds of officials, I would preside over the sacrifice of prisoners at the Xuanzheng Gate and the sacrifices at the Ancestral Temple to destroy the Xia Kingdom. My name would be recorded in history and my reputation would be remembered for generations to come."
"Destroy Xia Kingdom!?" Li Qingchen exclaimed.
"Yes, destroy the Xia Kingdom!" Zhang Dun said categorically, "Since Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong, we in the Song Dynasty have not destroyed a country. When King Jinggong was the prime minister, he did not have this honor. Zhang took the throne respectfully, and in this life
That’s enough!”
"Destroy the Xia Kingdom..." Li Qingchen muttered, feeling a little lost.
"Bangzhi can't believe it? I didn't believe it at first. But as the king of Jian, the official went out to patrol the border and won four battles and four victories. He beheaded 100,000 people and captured 200,000 people. Then he formulated a strategy to win consecutive victories over Xixia, especially this year.
Defeat Liangzhou and kill Xia State with an arm. So I think this old bone should be able to survive until that time!"
Looking at the high-spirited Zhang Dun, Li Qingchen finally understood why he followed the official family so wholeheartedly.
Because the official family gave him hope.
In the year when Xixia was destroyed, as long as Zhang Dun was still in the position of Dazai, as the head of hundreds of officials, he would definitely be famous for centuries and his name would go down in history. For this reason, many previous slanders were enough to offset it, and even surpassed Wang Jinggong's achievements and brilliance.
Would you like to be yourself instead?
Li Qingchen said goodbye and left. Zhang Dun sat on the chair and remained silent.
When Professor Zhang and Zhang Yuan came in, he still looked solemn.
"Father."
"Well, you are here." Zhang Dun raised his head and saw his sons, and his expression turned slightly friendly.
"Father, is it true that Li Gong came here just for the scientific examination?" Zhang Yuan asked hesitantly.
Zhang Dun looked at his fourth son and smiled happily.
"Silang was selected as a scholar, studied for three months, and practiced in the secretarial department for a period of time, and his brain became enlightened. Yes, it was just one of the things that Bangzhi asked his father to test for the scientific examination. He
...My temperament is too hesitant. I can’t let go of my obsessions and can’t let go of my ambitions.”
"Father, I wonder what Mr. Li's obsession is?" Zhang Yuan asked.
"He has been studying the classics and meanings for ten years. They are dead things. It is better to have no books than to believe in books. Besides, the classics and meanings are just a stepping stone to becoming an official and realizing his ambitions. If he really wants to realize his ambitions, the classics and poems
It’s unreliable... Bangzhi, you’re still making things difficult for yourself.”
Zhang Yuan was thinking hard, and Professor Zhang said honestly: "Father, my son still hasn't figured out the other purpose of Mr. Li's visit."
"Some people are unwilling..."
Zhang Dun said quietly. This chapter has been completed!
