The clan leaders of each clan finished the meal with their eyes closed. Liu Zhang saw that the Zhang clan clan leader did not move his chopsticks and asked in confusion: "Why does Mr. Zhang not move his chopsticks? Do you look down on these meals?"
The head of the Zhang family said to Liu Zhang without turning his head: "No, the common people suffer from stomach problems because they often eat coarse grains. They can only drink porridge and cannot eat vegetables."
"Oh, that's it." Liu Zhang turned a blind eye to the rudeness of the head of the Zhang family and said to the waitress: "Why don't you quickly bring the gruel I prepared to Mr. Zhang."
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After a while, the waitress brought a large bowl of black and white gruel, which was made of squeezed alfalfa and whole grains. Alfalfa is a wild vegetable for the poor, and it is just pasture for the rich. Mr. Zhang looked at it with surprise.
It was a bit nauseating, but more importantly, there were countless fat scraps in it, and the bowl was so big that one bowl could hold two set meals eaten by other clan leaders.
The head of the Zhang family drank the fat porridge in pain, while Liu Zhang sat at the head of the table to take some time to relax and said: "I'm here to see you all today. Firstly, I want to thank you all, but I also want to hear your opinions on something."
"Sir, please tell me."
Liu Zhang said: "Everyone knows that we in Xichuan have a lot of talents among the people, but we, the Han Dynasty, can only recruit and recruit people, and the road is too narrow. Think about it, although our officials in the Han Dynasty are diligent and love the people, it is difficult to find all the talents under our command.
Many people with lofty ideals have no way to loyal to the imperial court. In view of this, I decided to set up four civil service examinations.
The four subjects are literature, martial arts, medicine, and craftsmanship. Mufu will set examination questions based on their own characteristics. No matter who you are or what your background is, you can take the examination. Those who pass the examination will be selected into various positions. In this way, all talents in Xichuan will be
As long as they are willing to be loyal to the big man, they will be hired, what do you think?"
Before Liu Zhang finished speaking, there was an uproar among all the tribes. The chiefs of the tribes thought, if Liu Zhang really acted like this, and the children of the rich and famous families took the exam together with the humble families, wouldn't the privileges of the rich and powerful families be lost? This move is
We need to dig into the foundations of a wealthy family. How can a policy that involves the gain and loss of interests not cause resistance?
The head of the Han family immediately stood up and bowed: "My lord, this is absolutely unacceptable. Who are those doctors and craftsmen? That is a low-class profession. How can you take the exam in the same class as the literati? Isn't it an insult to elegance?
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Liu Zhang smiled and said: "Mr. Han is right, but I didn't say that they took the exam in the same class as the literati. We can separate. Moreover, if these low-level professions pass the exam, they will still be low-level professions. I can't let them do it."
A carpenter should become a prefect, right?"
The head of the Yuan family stood up and said: "Sir, the ancestral system cannot be changed without authorization. Especially since you are a member of the royal family and a member of the imperial family, you should uphold the laws of your ancestors. Otherwise, how can you live up to the past emperors?"
Liu Zhang smiled coldly and said: "What Patriarch Yuan means by saying this is that I, Emperor Chaowu, have failed Emperor Gaozu, Emperor Xiaowen and Emperor Xiaojing?"
"This... ordinary people have absolutely no intention of doing that." The imperial examination system was created by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and the head of the Yuan family was speechless.
"In this case, it means that the rules of our ancestors can be changed. Besides, I didn't say that the inspection system should be abolished. Local officials can still recommend talents to their own officials. It's just that we have one more channel to recruit talents. Isn't this also maintenance
Ancestor inheritance?”
"Sir, Jiangzhou is currently in financial distress and may not be able to host the examination." Another clan leader stood up.
"Don't worry, the state pastoral office has plenty of money."
The clan chiefs all talked and raised various objections, but Liu Zhang refuted them one by one. The whole hall was dissatisfied with Liu Zhang's policies, but they had nothing to say and could only remain silent.
At this time, the head of the Zhang family finally finished drinking the fat meat porridge, stood up and bowed to Liu Zhang, and said in a deep voice: "Sir, all new things should be based on public opinion. When Emperor Xiaowu established the inspection system, he also solicited many opinions.
Since the Zhou Mu wants to carry out the four-section official examination, he should also listen to the opinions of officials and public opinion. If it goes against the public opinion, I hope the Zhou Mu will take back his order to avoid causing chaos."
Liu Zhang laughed and said, "Clan Chief Zhang is right. I always accept good advice and never go against the public opinion. Let's do this. I will pilot it in Jiangzhou. If the public opinion does not rebound, it will be spread to the whole state. If the people
If you resist, I will never mention this matter again, how about that?"
"My lord is wise," the head of the Zhang family said in a loud voice.
After the banquet was over, the heads of the various clans walked out of the Prefecture Mufu. The head of the Han family said to the head of the Zhang family: "Mr. Zhang, Liu Zhang's move will cause endless harm. None of us have a way out. Why don't you object?"
The head of the Zhang family snorted coldly: "Old friend, why are you so unable to grasp the key point? Liu Zhang wants to implement the Four Civil Service Examinations, why do you come to seek our opinions? Is it useful for us to object? It is better to do it during the process of his implementation of the Four Civil Service Examinations.
, to obstruct it, and let him see what public opinion means. He is a good official in the Four Imperial Examinations. I think Liu Zhang's brain is rusty after spending many years in the state animal husbandry. Such a perverse policy is not conceivable."
"That's right." The head of the Han family brightened up and said, "Mr. Zhang is really forward-looking. When Liu Zhang implements the Four Imperial Examinations, we will use our influence to oppose him. I don't think he can even open the examination room.
Seeing that it was contrary to public opinion, Liu Zhang had no choice but to withdraw the new policy in disgrace, making a huge joke and losing all the prestige of the state pastor."
The head of the Zhang family smiled softly: "It seems you are not stupid."
"By the way, that Fei family doesn't seem to be of the same mind as us." The head of the Yuan family said to the head of the Zhang family, looking at a figure walking forward alone.
The head of the Zhang family snorted coldly: "This kind of person who follows the trend of others should be punished. When you return to the clan, give orders. I will make it impossible for the Fei family to gain a foothold in official circles and shopping malls. If you still don't understand, we will go
The county government sued him for the Fei family's lawlessness, which of our Shunan clan's subordinates is clean?"
In the garden of the county government, Liu Zhang found a mat and spread it on the ground. He lay on it and watched the stars in the sky. Fazheng was sitting on the flower bed alone, silent and did not speak. A small official wearing a servant's clothes stood there.
In front of Liu Zhang, he casually reported the incident in Fuling with a relaxed tone, and Liu Zhang listened calmly with a smile.
"You can sit down." Liu Zhang saw the junior official standing and working hard, so he moved his body to the side to make some space. The junior official was stunned, because he saw that Liu Zhang was very easy-going, so he also met Mr. Zhou Mu from the very beginning.
He calmed down from the tension and was flattered to see that Liu Zhang actually let him sit at the same table.
After the clerk sat down tremblingly, he continued: "Sir, I received accurate news today that Zhang Zhongjing from Changsha has rushed to Yizhou, and we have released the news that the miracle doctor Aguda will return to Mangmangang after treating Ye Wutie's injuries in Fuling.
Jungle, so Zhang Zhongjing set off overnight and traveled non-stop. He estimated that he would reach Yizhou in a few days.
Sir, you don’t know that Zhang Zhongjing didn’t come, but a group of Bigfoot doctors came first, as well as some ordinary people who came here because of his reputation. They all gathered outside Ye Wutie’s ward, wanting to see the miracle doctor. Aguda treats Ye Wutie every day.
Without iron to cure the disease, you can only hide. Even so, if you occasionally show up, you will be surrounded by people..."
The petty official was probably a chatterbox. He sat on the mat for a while and then started to act arrogantly. Fazheng sighed. It is true that the ignorant are fearless. If the petty officer knew that Liu Zhang was always killing people while talking and laughing, he would not know what he was doing.