Although Yang Fan cheated the family and made these people very angry, all the fingers were pointed at him.
It's a pity that the Thunder God of the family has a lot of rain but a small amount of rain!
Because Yang Fan diverted trouble to the east, these aristocratic families had no basis for criticism and could only temporarily cease their activities.
In the eyes of outsiders, Yang Fan kept none of the money he earned, and donated all of it to the court for the construction of schools and various livelihood projects.
Instead, he suddenly became a model for serving the country and the people, and a role model for court officials.
Although these aristocratic families were very angry, they did not dare to deal with Yang Fan blatantly anymore.
In an instant, a conspiracy against Yang Fan collapsed.
Of course, although Yang Fan was already away from the world, as the imperial examinations got closer and closer, Yang Fan became even busier.
His Majesty Li Er attached great importance to this imperial examination, although the general framework of the examination process followed the original old system.
But after all, many changes have been made to this imperial examination.
This requires the Ministry of Rites to formulate a rigorous and reasonable examination system and process for future reference and reference.
At this time, there are only more than two months before the Spring Examination. It can be said that time is tight and the tasks are heavy.
Of course, this does not trouble Yang Fan as a time traveler at all.
In just two days, Yang Fan copied a complete set of procedures and systems for the imperial examination.
Although it may not be perfect, Yang Fan thinks it is still relatively advanced and suitable.
After all, any system is gradually improved and developed, which not only depends on the quality of the system itself, but also depends on the fit between the system and the social background.
Overall, Yang Fan has high expectations for this reform because it is a reform that creates history.
But Yang Fan also knew that the exam process would be difficult.
Not to mention the deliberate obstruction by some aristocratic families, the foundation and influence of the imperial examinations in the former Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty are still there, and people are greatly affected by the old system.
They may not completely accept the imperial examination system reformed by Yang Fan, and may even explicitly oppose it.
The most important point is that this is an era dominated by aristocratic families, and the monopoly of aristocratic families must be broken before the best can serve.
Throughout ancient and modern times, the popularization of education cannot be achieved by printing a few cheap books and publishing a few popular enlightenment books like "Yang's Enlightenment".
After all, there were too few scholars in the Tang Dynasty!
Almost every literate person is a child of a noble family or has an unclear relationship with a noble family. Real students from poor families are rare.
Only when education develops and the monopoly of education by aristocratic families is broken can the reformed imperial examination system truly take effect.
The heyday of the original historical imperial examination system gradually reached its peak in the Song Dynasty.
That's because during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, people all over the world were in dire straits. Those aristocratic families that had stood for thousands of years collapsed in battles one after another. This resulted in the power of the aristocratic families being greatly weakened.
The common people's opportunities to study and become literate were greatly increased, and with the strong support from the imperial court, the imperial examination system really took off.
A good system not only needs a suitable background of the times, but also needs a social foundation, otherwise it is just a joke.
Three feet of ice does not last a day!
The Tang Dynasty still has a long way to go if it wants to support the children of poor families to rise up and resist the powerful families.
Of course, this does not mean that the aristocratic families at this time were powerful and the Tang Dynasty did not have the soil for imperial examination reform. It is just that there will be great resistance in the process of implementing the reform!
Now that Yang Fan has decided to do it, of course he must try his best.
So, after sorting out some procedures and precautions for the imperial examination system, I rushed to the Ministry of Rites.
Although Yang Fan is the Minister of Rites, the procedures and precautions for these imperial examinations must be supported by everyone.
In particular, we need the support of great scholars like Kong Yingda.
As soon as we arrived at the entrance of the ceremony department, a sergeant on guard immediately greeted him and said, "I have seen the Master."
Yang Fan looked up and saw that he was an old acquaintance. He smiled slightly and asked, "It's Liu Gui! Thank you for your hard work."
Yang Fan was still deeply impressed by this clever sergeant.
When he first came to report as the Minister of Rites, it was Liu Gui who gave him some advice, which also caused the former Minister of Rites to stumble.
Seeing that Yang Fan actually remembered his name, Liu Gui was slightly startled, and then he felt like a spring breeze, his face flushed with excitement: "Master Hou, it's not hard for me, but it's you who have worked hard!"
As a celebrity in front of the emperor, Yang Fan was already the Minister of Rites at a young age.
In the eyes of these top soldiers, Yang Fan was simply visible but out of reach like the moon in the sky.
How could such a person not be honored that such a person could remember his name?
No wonder there are rumors that although the marquis is not friendly to nobles, he is amiable and sympathizing with the soldiers at the lower level.
Seeing Liu Gui who was too excited to speak, Yang Fan did not blame him.
Of course he could understand Liu Gui's mood.
I remember that in my previous life, a leader from the province came to inspect, and Yang Fan, as the technical consultant of the project, answered the question.
When the provincial leader called his name affectionately, Yang Fan was extremely excited.
Now that he was the Minister of Rites, he would be the top leader of the central ministries in future generations, and his rank would be higher than that of ordinary provincial leaders. It was natural for Liu Gui to be excited.
Yang Fan patted Liu Gui on the shoulder and asked kindly: "Well, you are a good boy. Is the host and guest doctor here? Please help call him over."
"Mr. Li works until the end of the shift every day before going back. He should still be in the shift room now. I'll go and summon him right away." Liu Gui replied quickly.
With that said, he turned around and gave instructions to another soldier, and hurried towards the host and guest department.
Of course, Yang Fan did not stay and walked towards his check-in room.
To be honest, since taking up the post of Minister of Rites, Yang Fan has never been on duty as the Minister of Rites.
I think when I first entered the Ministry of Rites as a room attendant, Yang Fan was just the Minister of Rites.
Unexpectedly, one year later, he would also be wearing a purple robe and be among the third-rank officials of the imperial court.
It can be said that the flowers are similar every year, but the people are different every year!
With a sigh, Yang Fan arranged some clothes and walked into the check-in room with his head held high.
Obviously, the value room at this time should have been renovated. The decoration style is somewhat different from before, and it looks extremely elegant.
The floor is covered with a thick wool carpet, the lobby has carved beams and painted beams, rosewood shelves, huanghuali tables and marble screens.
There are two huge landscape paintings hanging on the east and west walls respectively. The entire value room is elegant and luxurious, and every utensil is a carefully selected high-quality product.
It’s quite a waste!
However, I feel relieved when I think about it!
Since becoming the minister, the funds obtained for the Ministry of Rites have increased dozens of times.
Now that I am the boss of the Etiquette Department, these subordinates have no reason not to take care of their own offices.
As soon as I sat down on the soft chair, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door.
Immediately, a young man wearing a five-grade official uniform walked in. He had five hairpins on his head and looked dignified.
The young man came to Yang Fan and saluted respectfully: "My subordinate, Li Yifu, pays homage to Lord Shangshu."
Looking at the high-spirited Li Yifu in front of him, it was difficult for Yang Fan to connect him with the traitor of the Tang Dynasty in the future.
To be honest, this guy's ability is absolutely outstanding. Otherwise, Yang Fan would not promote him to the position of host and guest doctor.
You must know that officials with no background like Li Yifu, who are promoted from a sixth-grade official to a full fifth-grade host and guest doctor, may not reach that level in their lifetime.
But since he followed Yang Fan, Li Yifu only took one year to achieve it.
In addition to Li Yifu's real ability, Yang Fan's help is indispensable.
Of course, Li Yifu also knew very well who gave him his current status.
Therefore, in front of Yang Fan, Li Yifu appeared extremely respectful.
Regarding Li Yifu's mental state, Yang Fan nodded with satisfaction: "Well, that's good. I heard that you are conscientious and come on duty every day. It seems that I am not wrong about the person."
"Thank you, Lord Shangshu, for your cultivation. I am filled with gratitude. In order not to embarrass Lord Shangshu, I have no choice but to work hard to live up to Lord Shangshu's expectations." Li Yifu quickly bowed and replied.
Yang Fan smiled slightly: "You don't have to be humble. As long as you do things seriously and be an upright person, the court will naturally see your efforts and give you corresponding rewards."
For a time, the superiors and subordinates were happy and harmonious.
After a while of commercial exchanges, Yang Fan asked: "Yifu, you also know that the Spring Imperial Examination is coming soon. As the examiner, I would like to invite you to join the Imperial Examination Committee. What do you think?"
Li Yifu raised his head in surprise, not expecting such a good thing to happen to him.
Although I don’t know what the Imperial Examination Committee is.
But from the literal meaning, we can also guess that it must be for the imperial examination.
Since the establishment of the Information Department, it has been responsible for all matters related to the imperial examinations, making it difficult for other departments to intervene.
Of course, as the direct leader of the Information Department, Yang Fan certainly has the right to get people in.
Li Yifu was so stunned by the pie that he couldn't believe his ears. He burst into tears and said with gratitude, "I can't repay Lord Shangshu's kindness. From now on, Yifu will definitely serve you to the death."
The imperial examination was an important national policy of the Tang Dynasty.
If you can participate in this reform, it will be a good whitewash for your resume.
Given such an opportunity, Li Yifu would certainly not give it up.
What's more, Li Yifu also knew that Yang Fan cultivated him.
To be able to become a traitor, Li Yifu is certainly not a stupid person.
Although I know there may be some risks involved, but compared to the rewards, they are definitely nothing worth mentioning.
Regarding Li Yifu's performance, Yang Fan nodded with satisfaction.
At least Li Yifu did not disappoint him. As long as this guy hesitates even a little bit, Yang Fan will never train him again in the future.
Immediately, Yang Fan asked Li Yifu to summon the main officials of the Ministry of Rites to discuss the matter.
Not long after, everyone gathered together.
What Yang Fan didn't expect was that Changsun Chong was actually among them.
At this time, Yang Fan remembered that Changsun Chong had been appointed as the Minister of Rites by His Majesty Li Er after he became the Minister of Rites.
During this period, Yang Fan has been busy scheming against the family and almost forgot about this matter.
But as long as this guy doesn't look for trouble, Yang Fan doesn't care.
Soon, all the participants arrived. In addition to the chief officials of the Ministry of Rites, Yan Shigu, Yuwen Shiwen and others were also invited to attend the meeting.
The purpose is of course to discuss the feasibility of the imperial examination process and precautions in Yang Fan's hands.
In fact, Yang Fan felt that it was a bit unnecessary.
After all, the process in hand copied the imperial examination results of later generations. What else is there to study?
But in order to reflect fairness and impartiality, Yang Fan of course had to go through the process.
Everyone gathered in the main hall of the Ministry of Etiquette. At this time, Yang Fan had people decorate it to look like a conference room in later generations.
There are independent bookcases at the beginning and end, facing each other, and then the bookcases form a fan shape to guard the two main ends, and the participants sit around them.
Except for the first and last two seats, which showed their status, everyone else was treated fairly equally.
Yang Fan used movable type printing to typeset the prepared "Imperial Examination Manual" and printed many copies, and everyone present had a copy.
Whether it was the novel way of holding a meeting or the clearly written and neatly bound manual, everyone was secretly amazed.
Even officials like Chang Sun Chong, who were conflicted, did not dare to raise objections in person.
You must know that Yang Fan is now not only his immediate boss, but also the emperor's favorite.
How dare he offend Yang Fan easily without opening his eyes before he grasps the handle?
What's more, Yang Fan, the boss himself, is a notorious person.
Even several major aristocratic families who were looking for trouble came back in a hurry, and Changsun would go crazy to provoke him on such insignificant matters.
Furthermore, we really can’t find anything wrong with this manual, which means there is not a single objection, but there are some puzzles that need to be clarified.
When Kong Yingda read the "Imperial Examination Manual" in his hand, he could not hide his surprise.
Looking up at the officials who were waiting for him to speak, Kong Yingda rubbed his temples, looked at Yang Fan who was sitting opposite him, and said:
"Master Shangshu, you may still have many doubts about the content of this manual. Please help clarify your doubts."
Yang Fan quickly asked: "If you have any questions, just ask, I will answer everything I know."
With Kong Yingda taking the lead, Changsun Chong was fearless. He opened the manual, pointed at it and said:
"Marquis Zhongyi, Your Majesty has already decreed that all states in the Tang Dynasty will use Confucian classics as teaching materials and let Confucianism be used as an academic institution to teach all people. But here you are advocating that various miscellaneous subjects take part in the imperial examination separately. Doesn't it violate His Majesty's decree?"
Speaking of which, Changsun Chong is really quite capable.
Since the Han Dynasty, the imperial court has abolished hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism.
Even Datang had this tradition, and Yang Fan suggested here that professionals in various industries should be selected separately. Wouldn't this be messy?
It is reasonable to say that the content in Yang Fan violates the ancestral system.
After all, once this manual is passed and becomes a specimen of the imperial examination system, it will be passed down to future generations and leave its name in history!
What's more, Confucianism has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts, but Yang Fan now proposes that miscellaneous studies can be included in the imperial examinations alongside Confucianism. Changsun Chong thinks it is not feasible.
Yang Fan explained: "Although His Majesty regards Confucianism as a national study, times have changed and with the development of the times, there has never been a doctrine that remains unchanged forever."
"Of course, I am not denying the Confucian sages, but we cannot deny the role and contribution of other doctrines to the Tang Dynasty."
"There will always be some amazing and talented people in this world who are unique in their own fields."
"I cannot let these talents disappear from the world because of the restrictions of the imperial examination."
"As the examiner of this imperial examination, and as the defender of knowledge, of course I cannot favor one thing over another."