Chapter 544 New talents in the imperial examination
Students from various universities in Chu State have already graduated. At the last moment, they are all busy with their own futures. After hearing that the King of Chu ordered to advance the imperial examination by one year, the students began to study hard. Everyone wanted to pass the imperial examination.
stand out among them.
"Enter!"
This year's imperial examination was jointly organized by Yi Ji, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and Gu Yong, the Minister of Civil Affairs. Following the official's order, the students bowed to the two people and walked towards the courtyard one after another.
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"Student Liao Li met with two ministers."
"Well, go in." Yi Ji nodded to him.
"Sir, the student has something to say to the two adults."
"Huh?" Yi Ji and Gu Yong looked at each other. Gu Yong frowned and said to Liao Lida, "This is an important examination room. How can I talk to you alone? What do you want those students to think?"
Yi Ji then said, "Now is not the time to talk. If you have anything to say, wait until you finish the exam."
Liao Li laughed and walked away, "I didn't expect that the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites of Chu State are actually controlled by mediocre people like you!"
"How dare you!" Gu Yong was angry, "How dare you despise the examiner! Come here! Take it down and beat him out with a stick to deprive him of the qualification to take the exam!"
Since ancient times, watching the excitement is not too big a deal. This scene shocked the students and officials present. This was the first time they had seen someone dare to ridicule and slander two ministers who were the examiners.
"Hahaha"
Liao Li was being held up by the soldiers, but he laughed and said, "It's a pity that you two are mediocre and don't know what a real good strategy for governing the country is. In my opinion, the two countries of Wei and Shu can be destroyed in an instant!"
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"Wait a minute!" Yi Ji stopped the soldier, "If you are really talented, then write it down in the book. If you can't, then blame us and you alone!"
Gu Yong said with some displeasure, "Uncle Ji, he's already done that, why do you still indulge him so much?"
Yi Ji said seriously, "I will report this to the king. If he is really talented, I won't mind what happened today. If he has no talent, I think the king will not let him go lightly."
Seeing that Gu Yong was still angry, Yi Ji smiled bitterly and said, "Yuan Tan (named by Gu Yong), don't be angry. Great talents always have some personality. If I, Da Chu, lose a talent because of this, it is not worth it. We are
When a country recruits scholars, it should not be a small matter at the expense of a big one."
Gu Yong glanced bitterly at Liao Li who was being held by the soldiers, waved his hand and said, "Let him in!"
"promise."
In the martial arts arena, the warriors who had finished the martial arts performance also entered the palace under the leadership of the soldiers to begin the assessment of military strategies. The examiner in charge of the martial arts assessment was Xu Shu.
The strategy topic this time is the war between Wei and Shu. The question is to predict the war situation between the two countries and how the Chu State should act. There are not many literate warriors among the warriors, but it is these people who are the backbone of the army.
In order to improve military strength, Liu Cong ordered military attachés above the rank of lieutenant colonel to be literate.
According to the military orders and regulations of the Chu army, both the general and the deputy generals must be literate. Not only that, but they must also understand strategy and battle formations. In this way, the Chu army's combat command system can be maintained. Even if the general dies in battle,
The deputy general can take over the command of the army, so as not to cause the army to collapse directly if the main general is killed in battle.
Xu Shu sat on the main seat and looked at the people in the hall who were busy writing in amazement. No wonder the Chu State was able to prosper and even defeated Cao Wei many times. It could renew its talents once every three years. Among these talents, there may be real talents.
With their great talents, the Chu State was able to suppress the Wei State all the time not only by weapons such as serial crossbows and catapults, but more importantly, by these continuous talents!
"Sir, someone has handed in the paper."
The reminder from the subordinate officials brought Xu Shu's thoughts back to reality. The person who handed in the paper was a thin man. Xu Shu took the paper and looked at it. The name, place of birth and other information on it had been covered up, but Xu Shu's
But I can't move my eyes away. This military strategy is very suitable for the current situation.
Xu Shu looked for a while and looked up at the man who handed in the paper, "Where are you from?"
The man cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I am Zhou Li, a native of Yangxian County, Wu County."
Xu Shu nodded and remembered the name in his heart, "You go first."
"promise."
The exam lasted for two days. On the third day, the imperial examination admission papers were already placed on Liu Cong's desk. Due to the graduation of students, the number of talents recruited this year was twice as much as in previous years!
It took Liu Cong two full days to read these test papers, and then he summoned the ministers, "I have read these test papers. Liao Li, who ranked first in the literary examination, and Zhou Li, who ranked first in the martial arts examination, are both rare talents.
, there is nothing wrong with the ranking in the martial arts examination, but Liao Li, who is in the civil examination, feels that he should not be ranked first."
The ministers did not speak, waiting for Liu Cong's next words. As if they had been prepared for a long time, Liu Cong directly took out Liao Li's test paper from the desk, "Let's take a look."
Wang Gong handed it to everyone, and everyone couldn't help but make a sound when they passed it around.
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"This Liao Li is so brave, he actually dares to criticize the king for his shortcomings in the Huainan campaign!"
"Also when Zhongshu ordered Pang Tong to attack Jiangdong, he also said he was worthless!"
"In his eyes, Da Chu's new policy actually harms the interests of the family?"
Liao Li not only answered his own questions, but also wrote an article criticizing Chu's government and everyone's mistakes in previous wars in the extra blank space of the test paper!
It is true that Liu Cong's New Deal harmed the interests of the family, but China's prosperity since ancient times has been inseparable from one key point, which is to equalize the wealth and the poor. Liu Cong's New Deal can only be said to be too direct and ruthless. Chu State
The noble families in various places were indeed killed and their blood flowed in rivers, but the people's livelihood of the entire Chu State has improved many times, and the state of Chu is also flourishing.
Liao Li also stated Chu's policy of capturing slaves for his own use. He believed that Chu was a big country of the Han family, and Liu Cong was a clan member of the Han family. They could not form barbarians in their foreign policies.
, The Kingdom of Heaven is a state of etiquette. If things continue like this, the reputation of the Heavenly Kingdom will be ruined among other countries and surrounding barbarians!
"Your Majesty, I request that this official be punished for his crimes!" Ma Liang, the Minister of Household Affairs, said immediately.
"I second the proposal!"
"Liao Li made arrogant comments about government affairs. Not only did he criticize many important ministers of Chu, but he also dared to slander the king without punishing his crimes. This is not enough to deter the ministers!"
The ministers all asked Liu Cong to punish Liao Li. Liu Cong waved his hands and everyone became quiet. Then, Liu Cong looked at Yi Ji and Gu Yong, "I heard that Liao Li acted arrogantly during the exam?
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Gu Yong cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, it is clear that Liao Li is arrogant, unruly, lawless and lawless. Your Majesty, his strategy is indeed ranked first, but this person's moral character is really too low. How to deal with it?"
Please let the king make a decision on this person."
Liu Cong chuckled, "I said that Da Chu will not punish crimes based on his words. Liao Li was a bit arrogant, but some of the problems he said are indeed true."
"Let's do this. Change his ranking from No. 1 to No. 3. Later, bring him into the palace and meet him in person!"