readx;

Now, between Fang Shao and Pang Tong, the struggle between the imperial examination system or the nine-rank Zhongzheng system has gradually become white-hot, and it is reasonable that Zhuge Liang, who is in the same camp as Fang Shao, should give a helping hand, and the master and apprentice will join forces to crack Pang Tong's attempt to seize power through this. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

But in fact, since the great controversy began, Zhuge Liang has maintained a rare silence.

At the court meeting, when Emperor Liu Tai asked Zhuge Liang's opinion, he always looked like a peacemaker, and said painlessly: "This matter is not urgent, and it needs to be discussed slowly." ”

Obviously, Zhuge Liang intends to maintain his neutrality in this struggle between Fang Shao and Pang Tong, but in Fang Shao's view, Zhuge Liang is indirectly helping Pang Tong if he does not stand up to help him.

Maybe Zhuge Liang also has his own difficulties, after all, this is a battle between the two leaders of the Jingzhou system, which involves the interests of many people, so Zhuge Liang chooses to remain neutral.

If it was many years ago, maybe Fang Shao would understand Zhuge Liang's difficulties, but now Fang Shao's power and prestige are no less than Zhuge Liang's, and even in some aspects, Fang Shao at this time, of course, can't allow Zhuge Liang's excessive silence.

After another court discussion was fruitless, after the dispersal of the court, Fang Shao rushed to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

As soon as he saw Zhuge Liang, Fang Shao got straight to the point and said: "Sir, don't be a peacemaker anymore, Pang Shiyuan has united with outsiders and wants to ride on the head of you and my master and apprentice, at this critical time, you must stand up and make your position clear." ”

Fang Shao's tone was obviously a little dissatisfied.

Fang Shao's arrival seemed to have been expected by Zhuge Liang, and he didn't think it was strange, and said with a smile: "Zhongzheng don't worry, sit down first, drink tea to dissipate your anger." ”

Fang Shao temporarily suppressed his emotions, the two guests and hosts sat down, drank the tea, and ate the fruits, Fang Shao brought up the old things again: "Sir, over the years, how much effort has we spent to easily control the general trend of the DPRK and China, but Pang Tong wants to use Sima Yi's group of subordinates to steal the fruits of our struggle, I am strange, you can actually watch it." ”

Zhuge Liang sighed: "I don't know Shiyuan's thoughts, but have you ever thought that the "Nine Grades Zhongzheng System" can indeed not only win the hearts of Wu Wei's scholars, but also ensure the long-term interests of our scholars, compared with the imperial examination system, it is not a better choice." ”

Zhuge Liang's answer surprised Fang Shao, and he said hurriedly: "Having said that, has Mr. ever thought that the "Jiupin Zhongzheng System" has made the scholars monopolize the power of being officials and blocked the passage for the lower Han clan to rise. ”

Fang Shao is a person from the past, of course he knows the fatal bane of "Nine Grades Zhongzheng System", so he is desperate to oppose it, but what he didn't expect is that with Zhuge Liang's wisdom, he can't jump out of the limitations of his own judgment.

Zhuge Liang nodded: "You also told me about these hidden dangers of the Zhongzheng system before, so I have been thinking that it is necessary to protect the interests of scholars and eliminate these hidden dangers, and only to restore the system of inspection and examination since the Han Dynasty is the best of both worlds." ”

The inspection system of the Han Dynasty, of course, has its advantages, but it also has fatal flaws, one is to emphasize virtue and ignore talent, and the other is the same as the nine-grade system, which will eventually become a tool for the election of officials controlled by the magnates, although the magnates in it may be from scholars or may be from the cold, but because it uses the means of recommendation, it will be affected by the subjective surname of the magnates, and the lack of fair surnames.

What's more, the demise of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the development of the economy have proved that the inspection system is no longer suitable for the new situation.

However, when Fang Shao explained all the disadvantages of the inspection system, Zhuge Liang's feelings were a little unhappy, and he sneered: "I think you are serious, if it is not for the inspection system to send a large number of virtuous talents to the imperial court, how can it create the glory of the two Han Dynasty and four hundred years." ”

"Four hundred years of glory in the Han Dynasty, hehe, sir, if it is really as you say, how can there be Dong Zhuo's rebellion? In the end, if it weren't for the bold innovation of the first emperor and the imperial examination to collect the world's talents, in today's world, I am afraid that the surname is either Cao or Sun. ”

Fang Shao's words showed his dissatisfaction, and his tone was quite heavy, which had never been done before.

Zhuge Liang's face changed slightly, and he said unhappily: "Everything must be appropriate according to the time, the imperial examination system does help Your Majesty sweep the world, but time has passed, it is time to restore the old system, Zhongzheng, you can't be too persistent." ”

Zhuge Liang was decided, what else could Fang Shao have to say, so he had to get up and leave dissatisfied.

When they returned to the mansion, Wang Ping, Deng Ai, Jiang Wei and other henchmen had been waiting for a long time, and they all knew that Fang Shao was going to talk to Zhuge Liang, so they all gathered here, anxiously waiting for the result.

When they saw Fang Shao's expression, they guessed eight or nine points, Wang Ping frowned and said, "Da Sima, it seems that Prime Minister Zhuge doesn't plan to be on our side, right?" ”

Fang Shao shook his head, and Deng Ai's expression also became solemn: "Could it be that Prime Minister Zhuge actually plans to help Pang Shiyuan?" ”

Fang Shao shook his head again: "Prime Minister, he doesn't plan to help anyone, he plans to propose to restore the old system of inspection and promotion when we are fighting for each other and there is no result." ”

The people present either started from a slight cold, or were born in a low-level scholar clan, and through their own efforts, they obtained their current status, regardless of whether they are high or low, and the fairer imperial examination system can get a sense of identity in them, when Fang Shao said Zhuge Liang's attitude, most of them seemed a little surprised and disappointed.

"The probation system has long been outdated, how can it be used again, isn't it a joke." Deng Ai was the first to stand up and express his dissatisfaction, as a Han scholar who had risen all the way from Tuntianmin to the leader of the middle army, he obviously had the same dislike for the inspection system as the Jiupin Zhongzheng system.

Fang Shao sneered: "Our Prime Minister Zhuge is not joking, his life's ideal is to restore the glory of the two Han Dynasty and restore the old collapsed etiquette, I should have known that he would definitely do this." ”

At this time, Jiang Wei said worriedly: "If Prime Minister Zhuge succeeds, then the people in the world who have benefited from the inspection system will indirectly become his protégé." And whether it is Pang Shiyuan or Mr., after this defeat, the status and reputation must be damaged, and the entire imperial court will only be afraid that Prime Minister Zhuge will cover the sky with one hand, sir, you must not back down at this time. ”

Jiang Wei's words made the atmosphere in the hall fall silent for a while, and everyone obviously felt the seriousness of the situation.

These people are either Fang Shao's protégés, or Fang Shao's hand-picked, and their rise and fall are closely related to Fang Shao's status. Now Fang Shao's power is like Zhongtian, so that they have all benefited a lot, if Fang Shao's power is suppressed and weakened, their own interests will naturally be damaged.

Therefore, whether it is out of gratitude to Fang Shao or out of the protection of their own interests, at this time, they must resolutely stand on Fang Shao's side no matter what.

"With Prime Minister Zhuge 's power and fame, if he insists on doing so, I'm afraid it will ......"

Wang Ping's unfinished words cast another shadow on everyone's hearts.

In the silence, Deng Ai suddenly said: "Although Prime Minister Zhuge covers the sky with one hand, don't forget the most important point, his control of the army mainly depends on Da Sima. In my opinion, it's better not to do it, and not to stop—"

The more Deng Ai spoke, the more excited he became, and everyone understood his intentions, and their expressions rose with the intensity of his words, but just when Deng Ai said the most critical thing, Fang Shao suddenly raised his hand to stop him.

Fang Shao raised his head and looked around at the passionate faces, these people followed him to fight in the north and south, how many lives and deaths they experienced to stand in today's position, after the baptism of blood and fire, they naturally had a more resolute and decisive heart than Wenchen.

What Deng Ai meant, Fang Shao hadn't thought of it before, but in his opinion, things hadn't developed to the point where he had no choice.

After all, Zhuge Liang is his own teacher and the enlightener who opened his own path to success, although over the years, Fang Shao thinks that his reward for Zhuge Liang is enough, but he still doesn't want to see the scene where the master and apprentice turn against their goals.

"Jiang Gongyan also has the same position as us, and Prime Minister Zhuge has always listened to his opinions, so I will entrust Gongyan to persuade the prime minister again, and if it doesn't work, I will make plans."

Fang Shao was ready to make a final attempt, and at this point, everyone naturally didn't want to say anything.

While Fang Shao was secretly plotting, Pang Tong was also secretly meeting with Sima Yi.

"Kong Ming didn't say anything for a long time, Zhong Da, in your opinion, what kind of medicine is he selling in this gourd?" Pang Tong asked.

Sima Yi smiled: "Brother Shi Yuan and Master Kong Ming have been out of the same house and have worked together for so many years, can't you still guess what he is thinking?" ”

Pang Tongyi was stunned, and said with a smile: "It is precisely because I know him too well that I can't stay out of the matter and make a correct evaluation, Zhong Da, an outsider, should see it more clearly." ”

"For so many years, with the help of Fang Zhongzheng's hand, Kong Ming finally suppressed Brother Shi Yuan, who was once an equal to him, this time the government and the opposition are arguing, Kong Ming will never allow Brother Shi Yuan to win, there is no doubt about it."

"He's a man with too much power, I knew it would be like this." Pang Tong said indignantly.

Sima Yi said again: "As for Fang Zhongzheng, this person has taken advantage of the merit of Ping Wu to destroy Wei, and his prestige is really as powerful as Zhongtian, and he has really threatened Kong Ming's position, in my opinion, this time in a big dispute, Kong Ming also does not want him to win." Well, the results are obvious. ”

"Hmph, it seems that Kong Ming is planning to let me and Fang Zhongzheng lose both, and finally he will stand up again and easily clean us up, from now on, the Han Dynasty will be his Kong Ming's world."

Sima Yi smiled secretly, with a slight smug expression on his face: "Kong Ming's plan is also where his flaw lies, for the first time in so many years, there has been a rift between their master and apprentice, and this is the perfect opportunity for Brother Shiyuan to be sent by God." ”

(To be continued)