Chapter 116: Ming Jun
These words sound a bit unbelievable. But when you think about it, it makes sense." This is Wang Ziyi's comment on what his youngest daughter said at that time.
I see.
Wang Ziyi thought of this. I know it in my heart. The corners of the mouth unconsciously turned up. This little daughter of her own family really dares to say anything in front of Emperor Yongsheng.
The most interesting thing is that Emperor Yongsheng is quite willing to be fooled by his little daughter.
Wang Ziyi thought about it and replied repeatedly: "Weichen thinks. The temple examination should add a policy discussion link."
"Strategy." The rest of the people looked at Wang Ziyi in surprise.
What is the policy theory. It has never happened in the imperial examinations in the past.
"Oh. Wang Aiqing might as well elaborate." This seems to be very similar to Bao Mei's opinion.
Could it be that Bao Mei said those. It was taught by the prince. Thinking of this, Emperor Yongsheng looked at Wang Ziyi suspiciously.
"Your Majesty can make questions from the livelihood of the people, the culture of previous dynasties, marching and fighting, etiquette norms, the reform of the bureaucratic system, the control of floods, the prevention of natural disasters, the judgment of criminal laws, and agricultural issues. Let the sentient beings answer. This is an opportunity to see what these people are good at. Is it really usable to be practical. Election Officer. It is necessary to choose someone who can do practical things for the court. It is not about choosing who memorizes the "Four Books and Five Classics" well. We should choose from these people who can apply the knowledge in the books better. Instead of choosing who remembers the most laborious. That's what you've learned."
Wang Ziyi knows how to refine language than Wang Jibao. And Wang Jibao is better at speaking some vernacular. Draw people to what she wants to say.
Speaking of which. What Wang Jibao said is more understandable. It's more receptive. This is probably the reason why Emperor Yongsheng prefers to be fooled by Wang Jibao.
"Your Majesty. We've never heard of such a test. It's against the ancestral system." Xue Zhongyuan hurriedly stepped forward and retorted. The so-called etiquette cannot be abolished. How can you change it so casually?
"Your Majesty. The minister's youngest daughter said a word." Don't wait for others to object. Wang Ziyi was the first to speak.
Emperor Yongsheng raised his eyebrows slightly. Interested, he asked, "Oh. What else did the little girl say?"
The word 'yet' completely confirmed Wang Ziyi's previous guess.
The minister's youngest daughter said. Rules are meant to be broken. No rules are there at the beginning. Rather, it is slowly formed with the development of society. If only it were more real. In the beginning, there were no imperial examinations. But the ancestors were not here to break the monopoly of the previous family. Reuse the children of the poor family. Opened the road to the imperial examination. Wechen would like to ask everyone here here. How many people in the court have finally embarked on their official careers by taking the road of imperial examinations. There's a lot that isn't. Even those of us in this room. Isn't it?" After Wang Ziyi finished speaking, he glanced at the rest of the people.
Among these people, the Ministry of Household and the Ministry of Industry are all from humble backgrounds. The two of them were a little uncomfortable.
Wang Ziyi continued: "The minister's youngest daughter also said. Today's saints are actually the true Ming Emperor."
Wang Ziyi said that he was a sycophant. The six books of Shangshu secretly pursed their lips in their hearts.
But this doesn't prevent Emperor Yongsheng from liking to listen to it.
But he still asked calmly, "Oh. How could Bao Mei say that."
Bao Mei said. Today's saint is one of the emperors of all dynasties. The only emperor who is willing to face up to his own shortcomings, listen widely to speech, and distinguish between right and wrong. Although there is not necessarily a guarantee that the person will not be seen after that. But he is certainly the first person who has not seen the ancients before. Just ask. Don't say you're an emperor. Even an ordinary person, there are a few people who can do this. His Majesty summoned a few of his ministers here today. For what. I don't want to hear what a few of us think about this temple test. If the reform is successful. This will be a great event that will benefit the community and benefit the future. If Your Majesty can really break the stereotype of the original palace test. If you do it according to your material and ability, you can choose the official according to your ability. That's undoubtedly doing something from scratch. A major event that will be remembered in the annals of history and passed down through the ages." Wang Ziyi finally emphasized: "There are few people in Ming Jun who are conformists."
Plainly. If you want to be a Mingjun. There are still a few important things that can be recorded by the historians.
Emperor Yongsheng has always been an emperor who is not favored by the outside world. Compared to the previous generations of emperors of this dynasty. He is not superior in civil and martial arts. There is only one thing. He listens to persuasion. Nor confused. Know how to distinguish between right and wrong. This is the reason why Wang Jibao is very optimistic about him.
The rest of the emperors who have achieved fame. All of them are stepping on the political achievements of others, stepping on the corpses of many soldiers, and even drinking the blood of their loved ones to achieve their own grand hegemony.
Historical merits have their own posterity to comment.
Those so-called Ming Jun often have a lot of criticisms that have been criticized by later generations. It also tends to make future generations put a question mark behind their title of Mingjun.
Wang Ziyi's last few words said that Emperor Yongsheng's blood was boiling.
He also felt that what she said still made some sense after listening to Wang Jibao's words. Hence it. At that time, the question of the eternal chronicles was not considered. Now look at it. The opportunity was so easily placed in front of me. If he doesn't catch. It seems that I am sorry for Bao Mei's super high opinion of herself.
I didn't expect that I was the real Mingjun in the eyes of Bao Mei. Thinking about it, Emperor Yongsheng was very happy in his heart.
MING Jun. Mingjun will last forever. As an emperor. What could be more highly rated than this.
Just because of this sentence. Emperor Yongsheng will be more cautious in his words and deeds on the road of emperors in the future. And often use the word "Mingjun" to spur himself.
Also because of this sentence. Let the Manchu ministers of civil and military affairs re-evaluate Emperor Yongsheng. And I feel extremely proud and proud to be able to be a minister under the throne of the Ming Emperor. It's something they couldn't have thought of before.
All the more because of this sentence. In the historical records, it reminded future generations: an emperor himself can not be excellent. But he would listen to the advice. Not mediocre. Know how to distinguish between right and wrong. That's what a good emperor is. This is a Ming Jun.
Especially in the later period of Emperor Yongsheng, although his life was as glamorous and luxurious as other emperors. But he spends very little money in the treasury. This turned out to be a difficult mystery for later generations.
Wang Ziyi also proposed the reform of the imperial examination system. He has become a virtuous minister and a capable official who has gone down in history.
Later, a similar reform of the imperial examination system occurred in Shaoguo. And. The system is more perfect. The reform was implemented more thoroughly. The two are similar in age. So that later generations really can't figure out whether this kind of reform began earlier in Yongguo or Shaoguo.
Later generations have studied this period of history. It was found that this reform was all related to a woman. It is the youngest daughter of the minister recorded in the "Prince's Righteous Advice".
"Good. Everyone. Let's talk about it now. What kind of problems do you have in your hands that need to be solved? What kind of disagreement needs to be debated? What kind of projects need to be built, how to deal with natural disasters, what difficult cases cannot be closed, etc. Pick some of them as the theme of tomorrow's temple." Emperor Yongsheng is now full of blood. I can't wait to make this reform experiment a success right away.
Could it be that the question of the temple trial was really changed like this? That's a bit too sloppy.
Several ministers also want to express their opinions. But after seeing Emperor Yongsheng's eager expression. They know now even against it. Not only is it ineffective. If you don't get it right, you will bring trouble to yourself. Thereupon. They all obediently thought about it later, when Emperor Yongsheng asked himself. What kind of problems can I think of. Stumped this class of students.
Think about scratching your ears and cheeks to make this class of students embarrassed. Actually, it's quite interesting. So the ministers were just devastated from the blow. Resurrected with full blood.
Early the next morning. Specially prepared for the palace examination in the Qionglin Palace. Emperor Yongsheng sat on the dragon chair. He didn't sleep all night and didn't lose his spirits because of poor rest. Opposite. Everyone could see his expression of excitement and rather pleasure.
The ministers of the court are exempt from the morning court today. They all gathered here to witness the grand event of the temple examination.
Deshou preached to the outside world: "Please come in."
This year, there are 200 students on the list. Before taking the temple exam and getting the final ranking. All are collectively referred to as tributes.
They had been waiting outside the palace gate since the early hours of the morning. His Majesty Dan, who arrived at the Qionglin Hall at dawn, continued to wait in line. You can receive a pack of palace cakes to satisfy your hunger. Of course. In order to reduce toileting. These people barely drink water.
Until now it has been called. The candidates bowed their heads. Admission is based on the ranking.
Among these people. There are more people in their thirties and forties. There are also a handful of gray-haired old people. There aren't a few young people in their prime.
In this way. Wang Yuxun, who is already overly outstanding, is even more outstanding.
Wang Yuxun and Wang Shilang stood very calmly at the top of the tributes at this time. Wait for others to enter.
Wait for everyone to arrive. Deshou preached, "Kneel."
All the candidates knelt down together with the civil and military officials. And the mountain shouted: "Long live my emperor. Banzai. Hooray."
Emperor Yongsheng on the dragon chair. He waved his hand solemnly and said, "Flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The civil and military officials and the candidates stood up sparsely.
Emperor Yongsheng said: "Sit."
The officials of Guanglu Temple set up the test table the day before the temple test. Arrange candidates' seats. Now all the candidates sat down in their places under the guidance of the officials of Guanglu Temple.
Emperor Yongsheng waited for all the candidates to sit down. He said, "Let's start now."
"Yes." After the officials of Honglu Temple received the order. Place a large plaque in the center of the main hall.
Officials of the Ministry of Rites began to distribute inscriptions.
The title paper is framed with rice paper. Extremely sophisticated.
Each page is 40 centimeters long. Twelve centimeters wide. There is a red line straight grid. Each line is required to write twenty-four characters. Every word is required to be neatly written.
Candidates kneel down one by one after receiving the question paper. Go to your seat and get ready to answer questions.
Emperor Yongsheng nodded his head. The officials of Honglu Temple slowly lowered the yellow cloth rolled up on the board.
When the exam is presented in front of everyone. Either the candidate who is taking the exam. The ministers on both sides of the column were shocked.