The Chinese people's reverence for knowledge and pursuit of fame have been unparalleled since ancient times.

When it comes to the original intention of reading, most of them are not so noble.

In a very simple sentence, studying is to gain fame and fame, in order to be an official.

As for the official, of course, the family followed the chicken dog to heaven, and the family business began to prosper.

When the official position is stable, step by step climbs up, and there are interest alliances and henchmen in the officialdom, then we will consider the matter of serving the country and working for the benefit of the people.

It is undeniable that there are indeed people in the world who study to serve the monarchy, but the number is very small, and most of them study or become officials, but in fact, the original intention is for the benefit of individuals or families.

Human nature is not so beautiful, and it is too unrealistic for people who want to be officials to ask them to study to serve their family and country.

The essence of the imperial examination is to curb the development of the power of the family, promote the children of the poor family, and collect the hearts of the scholars of the world.

Most of the original intentions of the children of the poor family to study are also to change the fate of individuals and families, and after all, they are also chasing interests.

The pursuit of profit is not terrible, and wise monarchs know how to use human nature and turn profit into the motivation of their allegiance.

Li Zhi understood the meaning of Li Qinzai's words.

"What Jing Chu means is that in fact, there are not many folk readers, but the children of the family seem to read more than the folk ones, right?"

Li Qinzai nodded: "Yes, it has been decades since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the world has been peaceful, the people have been determined, and Emperor Taizong and His Majesty have laid a solid foundation for the prosperous era." ”

"The omen of prosperity, first of all, is food and clothing, and when food and clothing are satisfied, people will have desires, desires for fame, desires for power, whether rich or poor, there is no difference between people's desires."

Empress Wu said surgingly: "Jing Chu said that there are actually a lot of folk readers, why are most of the people who have been selected for the scientific examination for more than ten years are children of the family?" ”

Li Qinzai said unhurriedly: "It's because there is a problem in the process of selecting scholars from the imperial court." ”

Li Zhi raised his eyebrows: "I would like to hear the details." ”

"First, scholars from all over the world who can come to Chang'an to participate in the scientific examination need to be recommended by the local government, although His Majesty has repeatedly ordered the local government to recommend the children of the poor family, but when the order is issued, it is inevitable that someone will take advantage of the loophole."

"Therefore, among the candidates recommended by local officials to come to Chang'an for the scientific examination, a large number of children of the family are mixed, and the base of the children of the family is huge, and the chance of being hired by the imperial court for high school fame is also greater."

"Second, there are also problems with the officials in the Chang'an court who review the test papers, most of the courtiers are from the family, and they must stand in the position of the family and seek benefits for their respective families."

"The two equally wonderful and excellent test papers are placed in front of them, and the first thing the marking officer looks at is the candidate's name and background, and the candidates from the family have a greater chance of being hired than the children of the poor family, which is an undeniable fact."

Li Qinzai paused and said: "The imperial examination system began with the imperial court, but the decree went out of the court, but there were many obstacles. ”

Li Zhi sat up straight and said in a deep voice: "What Jing Chu said is reasonable, I am deafening and deaf today, and I have been taught. ”

Saying that, Li Zhi looked at Empress Wu, who also looked solemn, nodded and said slowly: "If Jing Chu doesn't say anything, the concubines don't know that there are so many drawbacks in the imperial examination. ”

Li Zhi suddenly sneered: "It's ridiculous that over the years, none of the courtiers in the court have spoken out to me in person. ”

Li Qinzai said slowly: "Your Majesty, the minister just said that most of the courtiers are from families, and they have to act on the interests of the family, which is unavoidable. ”

Empress Wu smiled and said, "Jing Chu said, there is a recommendation today, is there a solution to the shortcomings of the imperial examination you mentioned just now?" ”

Li Qinzai said: "Yes, although it can't be completely solved, the minister thinks it can alleviate the drawbacks." ”

"Speak quickly!" Li Zhi said urgently.

"First, before the imperial examination, the imperial history of Dongxitai was dispatched to various prefectures and counties to supervise the recommendation of candidates by local officials, to ensure the fairness of the list of recommended candidates, and to strictly control the ratio of candidates from the family and the poor family."

"The recommendation is mainly for the children of the poor family, and at the same time, in order not to completely offend the family, Your Majesty can also allow the family to have a few official positions, and compromise with them appropriately."

"Second, in order to ensure the fairness of the examination papers, I ask Your Majesty to adopt the lake name system to put an end to the disadvantages of the examinee's selection based on the candidate's origin."

Li Zhi and Empress Wu quickly glanced at each other, and Li Zhi said in surprise: "What is the 'Lake Name System'?" ”

Li Qinzai gestured with his hand and said: "After the exam, the test papers of each candidate are put together, folded into a stack, and temporarily sheltered on white paper where the candidates fill in their names, so that the officials who read the papers cannot see the names and places of origin of the candidates, and can only choose the best according to the content of the candidates' test papers." ”

"After the ranking of the results is determined, under the supervision of the supervision officials, the marking officer will open the place where the name of the test paper is located, and announce the candidates for employment based on the results alone."

"In this process, officials at all levels in the DPRK and China supervised at all levels, and established strict laws prohibiting officials from favoritism and malpractice, so as to ensure the fairness of the imperial examination and serve the hearts of the world's scholars."

After Li Qinzai finished speaking, he paused, leaving enough time for Li Zhi and Empress Wu to digest slowly.

Li Zhi and Empress Wu smacked the meaning of Li Qinzai's words just now, and after a while, their eyes became brighter and brighter.

slapped his thigh, Li Zhi said excitedly: "Jing Chu is talented, ingenious like a god, I admire it so much!" ”

Empress Wu also said with a smile: "The method admonished by Jing Chu is very proper, which can greatly avoid fraud by officials and candidates in the imperial examination, and prevent the family gate valve from interfering in the scientific examination with power, which is very good!" ”

Li Zhi laughed and said: "In this way, the imperial examination of the imperial court is a complete selection of talents, and there is no more power and favoritism, and at the same time, there are many opportunities for the children of poor families in the world to enter the ranks." ”

Saying that, Li Zhi got up, paced back and forth in the hall excitedly, then turned around and pointed at Empress Wu, and said, "Empress, write it down, write down every word that Jing Chu said just now!" ”

Empress Wu nodded with a smile, and when she looked at Li Qinzai, she felt a little less resentment and more kindness.

Personal grievances aside, this time, Li Qinzai's position is consistent with her, then, she and Li Qinzai are allies.

Mature politicians will not be affected by personal grievances, whether they are allies or enemies, they are divided because of interests, they are friends and foes, and their positions cannot never change.

For example, at this moment, Empress Wu suddenly felt that in the matter of the imperial examination, she and Li Qinzai had formed a temporary alliance.