Back in front of the desk, Li Shimin took out a few stacks of papers from the box and handed them over carefully.
Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin quickly finished reading, and they looked at each other thoughtfully.
But Changsun Wuji and Li Daozong spent a long time.
From surprise at first, to shock later, and finally even a little unbelievable.
But Yang Fan just took a casual glance and knew what it was.
Because what is recorded in it is the shortcomings of the imperial examination that Li Shimin talked about while drinking.
The paper not only carefully sorted it out, but also added some content, and even deleted some things that were not realistic.
Yang Fan didn't expect that his casual remarks while drunk would be taken so seriously by Li Shimin.
In the past few months, Li Shimin has never mentioned it, thinking that His Majesty Li Er had already forgotten it!
It turned out to be waiting for them here.
After Chang Sun Wuji and others had finished reading, Li Shimin finally said, "What do you all, my dear friends, do you think?"
Changsun Wuji and the others looked at me and you didn’t say anything.
This has affected the interests of the aristocratic family. Although Li Shimin just said it was just a casual chat, no one wants to be the one who stands out.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Yang Fan's eyes wandered wildly. He had just been arguing with Ouyang Xun for a while, and his mouth was already dry.
When he saw the tea cup on His Majesty Li Er's desk, he couldn't help but swallowed his saliva and said to Princess Gao Yang who was still narcissistic: "Your beautiful Princess, can you pour me a cup of tea?"
Princess Gaoyang was completely confused by Yang Fan's novel name!
She stood up in a daze and was about to pour tea, not realizing that she was a high-ranking princess.
But as soon as I stood up, I felt a little embarrassed.
Because I have never heard of an official who dared to ask his father for a drink of water.
If his father did not ask for a reward, even if he died of thirst, who among the officials would dare to drink?
Do you think the palace is your home?
So Princess Gaoyang had no choice but to turn her head and look at His Majesty Li Er.
Li Shimin really wanted Yang Fan to get out of this guy who was so generous.
But thinking that I would need this boy later, I had to say angrily: "You are still the Minister of Etiquette, why can't you understand some rules? Learn more from me in the future..."
Even so, it did not stop Princess Gao Yang's actions.
Princess Gao Yang was very discerning. After pouring a cup of tea for His Majesty Li Er, she gave Yang Fan and others a cup each.
Such a small gesture made Li Shimin extremely happy.
I secretly sighed in my heart that it was indeed my little cotton-padded jacket, and even glanced at Yang Fan proudly.
This made Yang Fan confused, but his throat was almost smoking and he didn't bother to pay attention to His Majesty Li Er's disapproval.
After a few gurgles, he drank it. Drinking it this way was like a cow chewing peonies, which made Li Shimin feel a little distressed.
Yang Fan licked his lips a few times and smiled slightly: "One more drink..."
Princess Gao Yang didn't show any warning, she smiled brightly and gently swayed her waist as she poured another cup for Yang Fan.
This time Princess Gao Yang stood directly next to Yang Fan, like a maid.
However, the lingering fragrance of Princess Gaoyang went directly into her nostrils, causing Yang Fan to take a deep breath.
He picked up the refilled teacup, drank it in another gulp, and sighed: "It smells so good, thank you, Princess!"
However, I don't know if Yang Fan is talking about the fragrance of tea or the fragrance emanating from Princess Gaoyang.
This ambiguous statement made Princess Gaoyang's pretty face blush, and it spread to her ears instantly.
He had no choice but to quickly serve Yang Fan another cup of tea as a cover-up.
But Li Shimin was depressed. Did this guy really treat his beloved as a maid?
Besides, I didn’t even finish one cup, but this guy added a third cup. It was simply...
His Majesty Li Er is indeed incomparable through the ages, and he has to compare everything with others.
Seeing his silly daughter still standing beside Yang Fan blankly, Li Shimin's face turned dark.
I remember Gao Yang said before that he would only be willing to pour tea and give massages to his father, the emperor and his mother, and now it seems that this brat is also included.
Secretly glaring at his daughter, Li Shimin sighed.
As the saying goes, out of sight is out of mind, so Li Shimin had no choice but to turn his attention to Fang Xuanling and others, and asked slowly: "These are some methods I listed based on the loopholes in the imperial examination. This is not a formal court discussion, everyone can speak freely.
Yes, if there is anything unreasonable, you should reject it."
Although Li Shimin took away the credit, Yang Fan had no objection at all and was even secretly grateful.
After all, Yang Fan doesn't want to be a thorn in the family's side, and he will delay it for as long as possible.
After hearing what Li Shimin said, as the prime minister of the dynasty, Fang Xuanling first said: "Your Majesty is wise. If the court implements this policy, it will definitely become good news to the poor people in the world. I have no objection!"
As Li Shimin's right-hand man, Fang Xuanling certainly knew the reason why Li Shimin came up with the plan to improve the imperial examination at this moment.
It was not to let them discuss whether the imperial examination reform plan was reasonable, but to get the support of Fang Xuanling and others, and even proposed it in the court meeting.
Then Li Shimin looked at Li Daozong.
At this time, Li Daozong was secretly complaining, but he also knew that he could not escape. Who asked him to be the Minister of Rites?
The imperial examination was originally under the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites.
When I think about putting forward these plans at the court meeting, I wonder if I will be drowned in the spit of those officials from aristocratic families.
But he could only express his position with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. After I return, I will definitely take the time to write a memorial and submit it to the court."
Seeing that both Fang Xuanling understood what he meant, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.
But when he looked at Changsun Wuji, Changsun Wuji's expression was a little uncertain.
Li Shimin frowned and asked in a deep voice: "Wuji, is there anything wrong?"
Changsun Wuji gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate. If the Ministry of Civil Affairs cancels the assessment of candidates' political orders, copywriting, etc., it will definitely cause these candidates to be unable to pass the political orders after they become officials in the court. Your Majesty, please think again.
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Government orders and copywriting are all assessed by the Ministry of Personnel.
You must know that students who have passed the examination of the Ministry of Personnel are equivalent to talents selected by the Ministry of Personnel.
Changsun Wuji certainly did not want to give up this position of authority.
Yang Fan curled his lips when he heard Changsun Wuji speaking as if he was singing.
Judging from the original history, although the eldest son Wuji was a little ill-intentioned when Li Shimin was in power, he was not very bad.
It's just that this old Yin man is too obsessed with power.
The reason why he talks so high-sounding now is just because he doesn't want to distract the power in his hands, but this does not mean that it cannot be cracked.
History records that after Wu Zetian ascended the throne, she initially added the palace examination to the imperial examination.
Due to various reasons, the palace examination did not flourish in the Tang Dynasty, but it reached its peak in the Song Dynasty.
However, because these candidates passed the final selection of the emperor, they were all disciples of the emperor.
These candidates will naturally break away from the aristocratic families and can, to a certain extent, thwart the aristocratic families' cliques and deceitful behavior.
While Yang Fan was thinking, Li Shimin made frequent gestures with his eyes.
However, Yang Fan seemed not to have seen it and said: "Weichen feels that what Lord Changsun said makes sense. This link does not need to be canceled, but..."
Before Changsun Wuji could be happy, he heard Yang Fan continue to say: "Your Majesty can add a link to the imperial examination and put these contents in this link. Wei Chen calls this link the imperial examination. When these candidates are selected,
, His Majesty can select the first fifty or the first hundred to conduct inspections in person in the palace..."
When Yang Fan explained the various aspects of the imperial examination in a eloquent manner, Li Shimin's energy shone.
But Fang Xuanling and others were shocked!
This is equivalent to digging up the roots of aristocratic families, it is really cruel.
Yang Fan touched his nose in embarrassment, knowing that he had gone too far.
So I picked up the cup of tea in front of me and took a sip. It really quenched my thirst!
In the end, Li Shimin decided the matter with a wave of his hand. Feudal society was good, and the emperor was as arbitrary as a Tyrannosaurus rex.
However, the palace examination is really delicious, and it is also the best way to maintain imperial power.
When I think of the thousands of students who will be disciples of the emperor in the future, that scene...
Just thinking about it makes you happy!
Li Shimin couldn't help but grin at the corner of his mouth again, and he was even more satisfied with Yang Fan, his future son-in-law, who was picked out by his discerning eyes.
Princess Gaoyang's eyes were already filled with confusion.
The smart man in front of him was his future husband. Gao Yang, a proud young man, was completely impressed by Yang Fan.
Princess Gaoyang's expression made Li Shimin feel as if he had eaten shit.
In the middle of winter, my little cotton-padded jacket actually leaked air.