The Tang Dynasty was in the early stages of the imperial examinations, which were originally a way for rulers to choose talents in a different way to oppose the family. However, at this stage, there are many drawbacks, such as the excessive density of examinations, too many examination subjects, the examination papers are not ambiguous, and the examination ranking is determined by Zhigongju alone.

In addition to the examination itself, external factors such as the person's reputation and family background were also the main reference conditions, so the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty could not fairly select good talents, and the imperial examination could not be the main means of supplementing officials. Even so, there were still a large number of poor men who pinned their hopes on the imperial examination, and this was one of their only two ways to enter the ranks.

Wang Jue hopes to contribute to the country, but her identity has many limitations, and if she takes the initiative to interfere in too much court affairs, she may be suspicious. The plotter is the most taboo to use too much force, she has just finished the birth of a hundred schools at the end of the ninth year of Wude, and it is not good to provoke more people's hatred in the matter of the imperial examination.

There were many large and small exams in the Tang Dynasty, and some exams were determined by magistrates, and such exams were not helpful to those who wanted to enter the ranks. The reason why this year is called the year of the imperial examination is because this is the second time that Shangshu Province has held a national provincial examination after Li Shimin opened Enke (the provincial examination is held by Shangshu Province, not a provincial and municipal level examination).

Wang Jue was busy helping Li open a literary club a few days ago, and he had newspaper layout, advertising and investment to do after the opening of the club, so it was difficult to find time to think about other things. The operation of this non-literary society is on the right track, and in her spare time after teaching her disciples, she thinks of all the shortcomings of the current imperial examination, and is thinking about what excuse to toss things when she automatically comes to the door.

Wang Cheng came to report, and Confucius and Yu scholars came to visit. When Wang Jue heard the news, he hurriedly asked Qingfeng and Mingyue to prepare refreshments for the guests. In addition to Li Zaishan's literary club, and Fang Yiai and Wu Zhao, who have become his ass for some reason in recent days, the rest of the disciples also hurried out to pay their respects.

The weather in early spring is still a little cool, so don't be tired of the two old men climbing the mountain. Seeing that their faces were as usual, Wang Jue put his mind at ease, "If you two want to see me, just invite me down the mountain, how can the dangerous mountain road make you so tired." ”

Kong Yingda replied with a smile: "It's okay, it's all about exercising." We have a close relationship, I won't say some lies, this time I came mainly for one thing, can you give a bicycle to the old man for his birthday next month?"

Yu Shinan blew his beard and glared at Kong Yingda when he heard this, "Hmph, it's strange that you want to follow! ”

"A few years ago, Uncle Wang Xian built a cement road for Chang'an, and I saw that you went to the street to ride a bicycle after the beginning of spring, isn't this envious of you! Think about it, every time you travel alone, wouldn't it be more interesting for me to be a companion with you?" Kong Yingda used a serious face to talk about the daily conversation between three-year-old children, which made the audience of Baijiapai speechless.

Yu Shinan had a picture in his mind, the two old men rode bicycles all the way to the palace, were envied by the martial ruffians in the palace, and then accompanied each other after the next court, and they actually felt very good. Looking at his friend's pretended pitiful old face, Yu Shinan said: "Look at what I do, I don't know how to build a bicycle." ”

This is agreed, Kong Yingda looked at Wang Jue expectantly when he heard this. The relationship between the two factions is good in itself, and building a bicycle is not difficult for Wang Jue, so can he accept it.

"Little things, I will definitely deliver them to you on time. Wang Jue finished answering in the affirmative and looked at Yu Shinan again, Kong Saijiu followed him, this should be serious, right?

Yu Shinan saw Wang Jue moving his gaze to himself, and said with a slightly red face: "Shangshu Province is going to hold a provincial examination in the spring of this year, and the saint is angry that the imperial examination cannot meet his requirements, so he issued an order at the end of last year for me to wait for the reorganization of the imperial examination. We presented our plan in the morning this morning, but the Holy One still felt that it was not in his liking, and the old man thought that you had a lot of ideas and came to ask for advice. ”

It's really sleepy and someone sent a pillow, this help is completely unbelievable, "Don't dare to ask for advice, the knowledge I know depends on the inheritance of the ancestors of the school, why don't I tell you about the idea of our ancestors of the hundred schools of thought for the imperial examination?"

"In this way, Uncle Wang Xian spoke in detail. Yu Shinan's appreciation of Wang Jue has increased a few points, and she knows that she is not arrogant and arrogant, and it is rare that she will take care of the face of the elderly, which is very good.

"If the imperial court really wants to find good talents through the imperial examination, it must first put an end to the black-box operation. Subsequent examination papers need to be named, and whether there is entrainment should also be checked. In the state capital test, several officials appointed by the imperial court go to each state to read the papers, and the names will be revealed when the admission rankings are determined. The same is true for the provincial examination, the provincial examination candidates need to go to the main hall by the holy questions and then take the test, and then the court will send ten important ministers to read the paper on the spot, and select the ten best ones to read the paper on the spot. Then the saint gives the ranking and appoints the top three as champions, lists, and flowers, so that these people can be called the protégés of the Son of Heaven. ”

Since the Song Dynasty, the imperial examination system has tended to be perfected, and scholars need to be screened by counties, prefectures, and prefectures before going to the province to take the examination, and then the national examination. This is not the end, there are still three rounds of examinations, re-examinations, and palace examinations in the capital, and those who can stay in the end can stand out. The Song Dynasty re-wrote, after the transition of the Tang Dynasty for hundreds of years, there have been many scholars, and the current situation in the early Tang Dynasty should not be so cumbersome to set the process, and it is necessary to wait for the increase in the number of scholars and the adaptation of local officials to the new system.

Not to mention the series of timely and rigorous examination processes, these four words alone are enough to be a saint for a few months. The two old men looked at Wang Jue's eyes, and knew that people had such a good idea when they talked about it, so why should they argue and discuss it for so long.

Wait a while, it seems that something is wrong! This reform method is indeed good, but if Wang Xianbo's words are compiled into a recital and presented to the saint, it will inevitably be hated by some families and nobles, and many families have waste wood or concubines who cannot get shaded, and they are all waiting to rely on dark box operations to ascend to the top.

Seeing that Old Man Yu changed from excitement to hesitation, and then looked at Old Man Kong, who was playing with his beard and silent, Wang Jue was ready to repeat his old tricks, "Although the nobles hold power, how many noble families can endure for a long time?

They are superior not because their minds are smarter than others, but because of the rules of etiquette and knowledge left behind by generations. Whoever can give the poor people who are eager to get ahead in the world have a good way out, who can receive the gratitude of all the poor people and the political benefits brought by these people after they come out. ”

Just now, the two old men always looked at themselves, and Li Chengqian kept pretending not to see it. I've read all the two volumes of the thick black school, although I think the method that the teacher said is very good, but the prince is not an emperor after all, and it is not good to offend too many people before he takes the throne. Seeing that the teacher gave him a fierce look, he was a little sympathetic to the two old men at first, but he still couldn't bear to speak.

Li Chongyi and Wang Siyuan swallowed their saliva, what happened just now seemed to be familiar, as if the scene when the teacher went to Kong's house for the first time in the ninth year of Wude, it was also a difficult choice question, but this time there was one more person to share with Kong's sacrificial wine.

Obviously, Kong Yingda also thought of this. The events of Wude's nine years are really fresh in his memory, and the process from being unable to sleep at night to giving birth to the determination to die in search of the truth is definitely enough to wipe away several bitter tears. originally thought that he would only have such an experience once in his life, but he never thought that he would face such a difficult choice in two years.

Yu Shinan's situation is not as good as Kong Yingda, how can he say that others have had another experience, he finally realized his friend's mood at that time. Thinking of this, turning around and looking at his friends, the two old men almost had tears in their eyes with bitter faces.

Seeing this, Wang Jue also pretended to be embarrassed, and then proposed a proposal, "If you don't want to talk about this matter in the court, why don't you find an opportunity to give a secret to the Holy One and explain your difficulties in detail, I think the Holy One will understand the two of you and be willing to take these ideas as if they were his ideas." ”

Li Chengqian thought, if he quietly told his father about this, he would not only be able to solve the current predicament but also make some contributions. Seeing that the little prince's eyes were smart and a smile was hooked on his lips, Kong Yingda hurriedly said: "This is also a good way, let's wait for the two of us to discuss before making a decision, in short, it will definitely not let Uncle Wang's good construction fail." ”

Yu Shinan also nodded, "It's getting late, and we have to rush back to Chang'an, so I won't bother much." After speaking, he quickly got up, and did not forget to pull up Kong Yingda.

"Yes, yes, Uncle Wang is still keeping filial piety, and I will give you a post when your filial piety expires in a few days. After Kong Yingda finished speaking, he pulled Yu Shinan and ran away.

Seeing that the two of them were walking so fast, Wang Jue was afraid that something would happen to them on the road, so he hurriedly gave Wang Cheng a look and asked him to follow him down the mountain. It's not that she doesn't want to send each other off, and it's not that she doesn't want the eldest disciple to go along the way, but she is afraid that the two of them will be more nervous when they come with them. The reason is very simple, since there is a way out, the two of them think about it and feel that they can't let go of the benefits at their fingertips, and they are afraid that Li Chengqian will run to make a report before they make a decision, and the old men will not even give him a chance to speak.

Poof, seeing the two elders leave, the master and apprentice of the Hundred Schools Sect finally couldn't hold back their laughter. It is said that old children and old children, these two people usually show themselves as elders with great wisdom, and it is really surprising to see them suddenly behave.

It is said that after the two old men left, they did not go back to their respective homes, but went to Kong Yingda's mansion to continue to discuss. There was also the called Kong Delun and the quick-witted Kong disciples who participated together, and the candlelight in the old Kong's study was not extinguished all night.

Scholars like Kong Yingda and Yu Shinan, regardless of the common feelings of people who either seek benefits for the school or for their wives and children, they all have a heart in their hearts that looks forward to a prosperous era. The young people were more gambling than them, and many Kong disciples had a kind of blind trust in her after following Wang Jue to taste the sweetness.

Kong's disciples persuaded on the grounds of the future of the nation, which also evoked deep memories in Kong Yingda's heart, he looked at his son's face and said: "Delun looks most like his grandfather, when the old man died in the Sui Dynasty, when natural disasters continued, the rulers were mediocre, and people couldn't see where the bright future was. When my father was dying, he said that he regretted that he did not wait for the prosperous world to pass away. Compared with his white body, my son who is an official is much more skilled. I just won't hurt my life and touch the foundation of the school, so let's do something for Datang while I can still go. ”

Yu Shinan is much more bachelor than Kong Yingda, he has no school to take into account and all filial children and grandchildren need to go through the back door, and the old man has long been biased towards the choice of the upper fold. Even if Lao Kong doesn't participate, he will do it himself. There are two reasons, the first is the same as Kong Yingda, he wants to do things for the people and improve his reputation at the same time, and the imperial examination will definitely make him famous in history. Second, because the old man held a grudge against Li Shimin and scared people like a ghost, he almost didn't die on the spot. Even if we insist on attracting hatred, we can't let the saint take the benefits!

A tacit understanding was reached, and a group of people began to write the recital carefully, because everyone could imagine that this recital would go down in history, so they were very careful and strive for perfection, for fear that something would go wrong.

The draft was revised back and forth many times, and the content of the recital was finally completed before the early dynasty. When it was written, Kong Delun asked, "This is the construction of Wang Xianbo, should her name be written on such a credit?"

This... It's quite confusing, the old men are not the villains who rob people of credit, and they didn't think of taking her to play because they understood Wang Jue's concerns in their hearts. However, after Kong Delun mentioned it, although he understood what the truth was, the two old men suddenly couldn't help it. This is the bottom line, if it rests on Li Shimin, there will be no such troubles at all.

In the end, after discussion, everyone decided to have a three-person joint performance. Although they didn't sleep all night, the two old men were not sleepy. They went up in high spirits, and there was a tough battle waiting for them to fight.