The Great Song Dynasty now has a lot of things, but each has its own concerns.

Even though Kaifeng Mansion is about to fry, with the arrival of Chunqiu, a lot of attention is still scattered.

Around the Gongyuan, there were people everywhere.

And around Li Qingchen and others, there are gradually more people who have nothing to do with the 'change' and have something to do with Chunyu.

Skillful 'elegant bribes', pulling favors, and trusting relationships come one after another.

Spring is just the beginning, and there are palace exams, entrance examinations, official selections, etc., ordinary people can only sit and wait, with a little ability, and they are drilling around the camp.

On February 11, it was very close to the spring festival, and every household was nervous and eagerly prepared for it.

As the emperor, Zhao Xu still had to pay attention to Chunyu and went out of the palace to inspect the preparations of the Tribute Academy.

He followed Zhao Ji by his side, and the time when he was demoted to a concubine has passed for a long time, and it seems that it has no effect on this little bastard, he skips class, plays, and when it is time to sneak out of the palace, he does not hesitate at all.

At this time, following Zhao Xu's side, he walked three times and panicked, and occasionally jumped around with his hands behind his back, without a trace of righteousness.

Zhao Xu was followed by Li Qingchen, and he was talking about Chunqiu.

"Official, the total number of people who should take the exam this year is 10,600, from 23 roads across the country, and their identities are basically verified, and there is no problem." Li Qingchen didn't seem to see Zhao Ji running around, and said as usual.

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, thinking that the purpose of reforming the imperial examination was to cultivate and reserve talents, and said with a smile: "Li Qing's family, who are optimistic?" ”

Li Qingchen said: "The minister is the main exam, and the selfish delay is to not ask about the past, but only look at the test questions." ”

Zhao Xu nodded, and just as he was about to speak, Zhao Ji suddenly rushed to a shop not far away.

Zhao Xu had already stared at him, grabbed him, and kicked him in the ass.

Zhao Ji hugged his buttocks, puffed out his face, was reluctant to give up the shop, and honestly followed Zhao Xu's side.

The big people in the court all knew that this former Eleventh Highness was frivolous and exaggerated, and Li Qingchen naturally knew it, so he didn't see it.

Zhao Xu pressed Zhao Ji, looked at Li Qingchen, and said: "I came to the Qing family today, in addition to looking at the Gongyuan, I also want to put the Guozi Priest Wine, Shen Kuo, the vice president of Taixue, as the deputy chief examiner, what do you think of the Qing family?" ”

Li Qingchen instantly understood what Zhao Xu meant, and thought about it: "Taixue is the first step in the reform of 'learning politics', if Shen Xijiu is the deputy chief examiner, it is a good way to improve the status of Taixue, and the minister agrees." ”

Zhao Xu was very satisfied with Li Qingchen's attitude, and said: "The work of the Qing family in the Ministry of Rites, I am very satisfied. Whether it's the rebuilding of the Records of the Divine Sect or the revision of some rituals, I know it. This dynasty attaches great importance to the ritual law, but the development of the ritual law is now a bit strange and extreme, and this situation must be curbed. ”

Li Qingchen followed and said: "The minister doesn't dare to be a minister, this is the duty of the minister." ”

Zhao Xu waved his hand and continued: "A while ago, I heard that a young girl fell in love with a certain scholar, and the family thought it was insulting to the court, so she was forced to die. There is also a grandson who was almost killed by the eldest lady because he overslept and didn't say hello to his grandmother. This is still known to me, outside the palace, and in the palace, it is a sin to say hello three times in the morning, noon and evening, and it is a sin to be a little earlier and a little later. If there is really filial piety, if there is really love, do you have to be so strict? Is life and death at every turn? ”

Li Qingchen listened and didn't speak, he didn't understand the exact meaning of Zhao Xu's words.

Zhao Xu glanced at him, and said as he walked, "I once read a book that said that it was a nine-year-old girl, just because she was accidentally touched by someone, she said something 'innocence is lost, and the courtyard is defiled', and she was beaten to death by her father in public. ”

Li Qingchen's face changed slightly, he seemed to have heard a similar story.

Faintly, he understood what Zhao Xu meant.

After thinking about it carefully, Li Qingchen bowed to Zhao Xu's side and said in a deep voice: "There are indeed signs of going to extremes in etiquette, and Shilin Daru is still fueling the flames, and it is really unimaginable in the long run. The courtiers will begin to seriously revise the law of etiquette, present it to His Majesty, and promulgate it to the world. ”

Zhao Xu gave Zhao Ji, who was about to mess around again, and then said quietly: "The ritual law comes from Confucianism, and if you want to revise the ritual law, you must reconsider the sage classics." ”

Li Qingchen's expression became more and more solemn, his brows slowly wrinkled, and he thought silently and again, and said: "Your Majesty, distorting the saint's scriptures, commenting at will, taking words out of context, and using the mouth of the saint to be greedy for personal gain is very serious, and the Ministry of Rites will take it seriously!" ”

Li Qingchen's words were officially 'Your Majesty', but the words were not full - this is not a government affair, and it can be packed.

This is the 'saint's scripture', it is something more terrible than the holy decree, it has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people for thousands of years, who dares to act rashly?

Even if it is the imperial court, how can it slap itself in the face if it still rules the world in the name of a saint?

Zhao Xu just wants a start, slowly trying, the saint's classics are easy to change, and people's hearts are difficult to change, this is something that cannot be rushed.

"Chen Shen Kuo, see the official family." Shen Kuo came out of Taixue and hurriedly saluted respectfully.

Zhao Xu looked at him and said with a smile: "I heard that Shen Qing's family is revising "Mengxi Pen Talk"? When you're done, you'll have to show me a copy. ”

Shen Kuo is in his sixties, his face is old, but his spirit is excellent, especially now that he is presiding over the affairs of Guozijian and Taixue, which really gives him great motivation.

Without waiting for Shen Kuo to speak, Li Qingchen said with a smile: "Official, this original version of Shen Sacrifice Wine is estimated to be reluctant, but the first book published in the world must be official." ”

Shen Kuo knew Li Qingchen, but he didn't know that the two were going to partner up, so he looked at Zhao Xu with surprise and joy, and said, "Official, can "Mengxi Pen Talk" really be published in the world? ”

"Mengxi Writings" was published, but it was only purchased by a small number of Shilin people, or was given away, and it was not printed by the imperial court like "Zizhi Tongjian", promulgated all over the world, and collected books in four capitals.

Zhao Xu nodded at Li Qingchen with a smile, and said, "What Li Qingjia said is that it will be printed throughout the country, and the Ministry of Rites and the Guozijian will jointly go to the political affairs hall, and I will issue an edict." ”

Shen Kuo's excited body trembled, and he was about to kneel down immediately.

Zhao Xu hurriedly helped him and said, "On this street, there is no need to be polite." Let's go, let's go to the Tribute Academy. ”

"Yes, yes." Shen Kuo was excited, he printed it privately, and the gift didn't mean anything, but the court was different!

Zhao Xu and a group of people entered the Tribute Academy, inspected the examination house, and said as he walked: "Now, the weather is still a little cold, pay attention to keeping warm, and take more care of the scholars." By the way, Tai Hospital wants to hold a class in Taixue, male or female. The talents of my Great Song Dynasty must be all-round, not just study......"

Shen Kuo thought so, and said: "The minister's plan, in Taixue, set up a variety of classified disciplines, and train students, not only officials, I am so big in the Song Dynasty, I need people in all aspects, and I need that kind of specialists......"

Zhao Xu glanced at him, the gaze of this 'scientist' was very good.

Zhao Xu suddenly thought about it, the current Great Song Dynasty, the thinking is actually not too rigid, Cheng Zhu Lixue has not yet appeared, and the scholar class is very free, which is really a special era.

Li Qingchen saw Zhao Xu's thoughtful expression, and answered: "Shen Xijiu, the official family told me just now that I hope you will serve as the deputy chief examiner of this Spring Festival. ”

Shen Kuo was stunned, but immediately understood, and hurriedly raised his hand and said, "The minister's order." ”

Zhao Xu looked at him and said with a smile: "This is not a good errand. In previous years, the imperial court admitted more than 500 people, plus various gifts, the total number exceeded 1,000, but this time, Zhang Xianggong only planned to admit less than 300 people. ”

Of course, Shen Kuo understands the importance of the imperial examination, and the number of admissions has been greatly reduced, and the first to be scolded must be the two main exams!

Shen Kuo's face was serious, he didn't flinch, and said in a deep voice: "The minister is in Xining, Yuanfeng has enough infamy, and please rest assured." ”

Zhao Xu nodded, this can be regarded as a long-tested 'new law warrior'.