Huang Chengyan was considered a smart man, but he only vaguely sensed Liu Bei's conspiracy, but couldn't figure out where Liu Bei's conspiracy was. Now Ma Yun said that she already understood Liu Bei's conspiracy, which made Cai Yue look stunned.
, couldn't help but ask: "Madam, do you really understand Liu Bei's conspiracy?"
Ma Yun nodded and said: "Well, you go back and tell Mr. Huang. Thank you for his reminder. I already know Liu Bei's conspiracy."
Cai Yue thought for a while and then said: "As for the exam tomorrow..."
Ma Yun waved her hand and said: "Mr. Cai is fully responsible for tomorrow's exam, and it will be fair and impartial. If those people mentioned by Mr. Huang are really talented, I will not embarrass them. Since the rules have been established, there will be no
It can be destroyed, but no one can, including Mr. Liu and me!"
After all, Liu Xin and Ma Yun came from later generations, and they took it for granted that who would be the future successor of the Liu family would naturally be appointed by themselves. But the information revealed by Huang Chengyan reminded him that as long as Liu Xin really takes that position, the family affairs will also
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Liu Bei is hanging out with Liu Bang all day long, obviously wanting to help Liu Bang fight for the position of heir, but Liu Bei himself is just a peripheral figure, and he can't speak at all. If he wants to make a difference in Liu Bang's affairs, he
You must win the support of others. The problem is that those who are now in power, including Wen and Wu, are Liu Xin's cronies, and it is impossible to support him. Therefore, Liu Bei needs to secretly develop his own power, and this liberal arts examination is extremely important.
Good opportunity.
The liberal arts examination is different from the previous engineering examination and martial arts examination. According to the previously announced examination rules, this liberal arts examination will select 50 talents for various positions. The number of people selected is compared with the unrestricted engineering and martial arts examinations.
There are much more scientific examinations. Among these talents selected through the examination, the outstanding ones will directly enter the six ministries, and the worst ones will be entrusted with the position of county magistrate. Liu Bei has been in frequent contact with those literati recently and introduced them to Liu Bang
, just so that after these scholars pass the exam, they can speak for Liu Bang in the future.
Ma Yun didn't take Liu Bei's little actions seriously. Even if the literati who interacted with him all day long could pass the exam, their positions would still have to be arranged by Tian Feng. Then they could find a remote place for them to work.
County magistrate, I'm sorry they can't make any big waves.
The next morning, the liberal arts examination was about to begin in Xiangyang Academy. Over the past month, Xiangyang Academy has made sufficient preparations. All candidates had their food and accommodation restricted and underwent strict inspections while in the academy. It is summer now.
, the candidates don’t have much clothes on their bodies, so it’s even more difficult to entrap them. This is the main reason why the exam is scheduled at this time. The outside of the academy has been surrounded by the most elite Feihu guards, and any candidate can’t
It is impossible to contact the outside world before handing in the papers, so that fair results can be obtained.
The examiner Cai Yong looked up at the candidates below and said in a deep voice: "Hand out the papers!"
In order not to leak the examination questions, all the examination papers were written by Cai Yong himself overnight and did not borrow from others. Fortunately, there were only two policy topics on each examination paper, "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world" and "Family, country and world", otherwise it would have been really difficult.
The old man's life was exhausted to death.
When they got the test papers, many literati who were close to Liu Bei were dumbfounded. People like Mi Heng were usually best at various poems and songs, and they occasionally criticized current affairs and were full of complaints. It can be said that these two questions were not suitable for them at all.
Appetite. The results of the exam can be imagined. Even celebrities like Mi Heng failed the list. However, the names of two people still appeared at the top of the list.
These two people are Zhuge Jin and Pang Tong. One of them is the nephew of Pang Degong, and the other is a famous scholar who has taken refuge in Jingzhou. However, they have one thing in common. They have been closely associated with Liu Bei recently. According to Huang Chengyan's suggestion, neither of them
should be elected.
However, on the one hand, Cai Yong did not know about Huang Chengyan's proposal. On the other hand, Cai Yong judged the test papers purely out of public interest. Besides, in order to ensure the fairness of the test results, all candidates' names on the test papers were sealed with seals.
Then the scribes copied the blank pages and handed them over to Cai Yong for personal review. Even if he knew about Huang Chengyan's proposal, and Cai Yong also had some friends with Liu Bei failed, before breaking the seal, he also
I don’t know who these test papers belong to.
Ma Yun handed the list of candidates who passed the exam to Professor Ju and asked in a deep voice: "Mr. Ju, in your opinion, how should this matter be handled?"
The first one on that list, and the second ones were Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin. Ju Shou couldn't help but frowned and said: "If we go by this list, Pang Tong will be the top scholar in liberal arts this year. My subordinates thought that Huang Chengyan's words
, it is better to believe that they are there than to believe them, Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin should be crossed off the list!"
Ma Yun shook her head and said: "The imperial examination is to select talents for the Han Dynasty. If the top two are removed casually like this, I am afraid it will chill the hearts of scholars all over the world. Will anyone still believe in such an examination in the future?"
Jushou hesitated and said, "Are we going to entrust them with important responsibilities like this?"
Last year's liberal arts champion was Jia Xu, who was entrusted with important tasks not long after. Now he is officially appointed as the Protector of the Western Regions, and he can be regarded as a big shot on his own. Since there are ready-made examples out there, if Pang Tong does it,
This year's liberal arts champion, there is no reason not to entrust him with important responsibilities.
Ma Yun laughed and said: "No one said that the number one candidate will definitely be reused. Whether it is a mule or a horse, it has to be pulled out. Let's do this. The list will be announced according to the plan drawn up by Mr. Cai, and all the candidates who pass will be sent out.
Go to the local area and serve as the county magistrate. Remember, send Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin far away, um, let's send them to the south of Yizhou."
Just because of Ma Yun's words, Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin were sent to Yizhou County, where Han barbarians lived together, and the power of the barbarians far exceeded the power of the Han people. Just handling the relationship with the tribes was enough for them to have a headache.
Yes. Moreover, the road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the sky. Once the two of them leave, it will not be easy for them to come back or have any contact with Liu Bei.
Jushu didn't understand the joints, so he laughed and praised: "Madam's skill is really brilliant, I'm afraid even the lord can't figure it out."
At this time, Liu Xin, who was far away in Seoul, also made an important decision not to send an envoy to the Qin Empire for the time being.
When Cai He came to Seoul, he also carried a letter from Ma Yun with him. It was Ma Yun who reminded Liu Xin in the letter that he must be cautious when sending a mission to Rome. Although Ma Yun was not aware of the situation in Rome
She didn't know much about it, but she had always heard of gladiators and the Colosseum, and she also knew that the Roman Empire at this time was definitely still in a very powerful period and was very aggressive towards the outside world. Therefore, Ma Yun felt that,
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Liu Xin might not listen to other people's opinions, but he had to carefully consider Ma Yun's opinions. This consideration lasted four days before Liu Xin made this decision. He sent someone to call Cai He over and asked with a smile.
Said: "Cai He, how has the business been doing these two days?"
When Cai He heard Liu Xin mention the business, he couldn't help but beam with joy. He cupped his hands and said: "Sister-in-law, don't tell me, this trip to the Western Regions is really worth it. The income is almost as much as our Cai family's profit in half a year. I brought it
The goods have almost been sold, and I will set off back to Xiangyang tomorrow and ask my elder brother to organize another batch of goods."
Liu Xin waved her hand and said: "Don't worry, I still have something for you to do. I now appoint you as the envoy of the Han Dynasty to travel to several countries on my behalf."
Cai He was stunned and said: "Sister-in-law, I, I have to rush back. Counting the time, the academy will reopen soon."
Liu Xin laughed and said, "You don't have to go back to the academy. I'm announcing now that you have graduated ahead of schedule."
Cai He didn't believe his ears and kept asking: "Sister-in-law, what did you say? I graduated early?"
Liu Xin said seriously: "Yes, you graduated early. From now on, you will serve as my plenipotentiary representative to the four countries of Dayuan, Kangju, Wusun, and Guishang. King Mo Zhiti of Dayuan has already
After signing the Treaty of Shule with me, you only go there for a courtesy visit. When you go to the other three countries, you have to work hard to reach an agreement with them and allow my Han caravan to pass freely. Cai He, do you have the confidence?
Complete this mission?"
Cai He puffed up his chest and said loudly: "Sister-in-law, please rest assured and promise to complete the task!"
Liu Xin patted Cai He on the shoulder, frowned deliberately, and asked, "What should you call me?"
Cai He smiled sheepishly and said, "Please rest assured, my lord, I promise to complete the mission!"
Liu Xin nodded with satisfaction and said: "Then you go and prepare now. The needed manpower will be selected from the Fifth Army. When you come back, I will give you a formal appointment. As for the Cai family's caravan, you
Don’t worry, I will take them back to Yumen Pass.”
Cai He couldn't hold back the joy in his heart, so he agreed and hurried to the military camp outside the city to select his entourage. Liu Xin also breathed a long sigh of relief. It seemed that establishing an academy to cultivate his own talents was still the way to go.
Correct. Cai He, a capable person in history, after eight years of academy study, is now able to stand alone. The only thing he lacks is experience. It seems that this kind of education method of Xiangyang Academy will be necessary in the future.
The whole Han Dynasty was in full swing.
The construction of the two fortresses in Seoul and Uzbeli and Turugelt will still take some time, but Liu Xin is no longer willing to wait any longer. Cai He took the newly formed mission through Uzbele.
At Lishan Pass, Liu Xin also handed everything here to Huang Zhong and embarked on the road back home.