Pacifying Liaodong and destroying Jiannu is the top priority, but it is not the only job.

Although he has not yet competed for the full success, the emperor feels a little constrained. However, a lot of work cannot be delayed, and it must be arranged and prepared in advance.

In Zhu Youxiao's memory, the Ming Dynasty was not destroyed by Jianyu, but was overthrown by hundreds of thousands of hungry people who could not eat.

Only there are no major problems within the Ming Dynasty, as long as the people can eat, the society is as stable as Mount Tai, and it can last for dozens or hundreds of years.

As for Jianyu, even if this major counteroffensive cannot be destroyed, it will not be able to turn over the wind and waves, and it will not be able to become a climate.

The internal worries should be greater than the external troubles, or in other words, if there is an internal problem, it is only the external enemy of the disease of scabies that will become a major problem.

Party strife is undoubtedly the biggest drawback, ignoring national affairs, only caring about fighting for power and profit, excluding dissidents, resulting in chaos in the system and low administrative efficiency;

The second is corruption, in which the magnates, bureaucrats, landlords, and gentry have their own thoughts and interests, ignoring the danger of the country, natural and man-made disasters, the hardships of the army and the people, and the displacement of the people;

The third is that the Eight Stocks have become rigid and backward, and most of the elected officials have the advantage of their tongues but have no practical ability. is impassioned on weekdays, but there is no way to do anything, talking about these civil officials who are stupid in reading;

As for the rest, Zhu Youxiao is not uncommon to say, and he can only change it step by step.

Because, if you dig deeper, the entire Ming system has gone wrong, and hundreds of years of accumulated habits are not so easy to reverse.

However, two of the three major ills have been rectified with an iron fist, and they dare not say that they have been removed from the roots, and they can no longer hinder the great cause of Pingliao's slave eradication.

Others, milder, more relaxed, don't have to make the chickens and dogs jump.

In particular, Zhu Youxiao knew that the imperial examination system could never be abolished, but he did not have a better and fairer way to recruit talents.

In fact, the selection of talents through written examinations is also the main way in later generations. There are drawbacks, but they are the closest to fairness.

To have high knowledge and strong practical work ability, where to find so many perfect talents?

Therefore, if it is fair to say, Bagu is at least a norm for the exam, just like the standardized test questions of later generations, and it does not have to be killed with a stick.

"If Pingliao succeeds, next year's imperial examination cannot be postponed any longer." The emperor transferred a new book that still exuded the fragrance of ink to the old Dong of the Ministry of Rites, and explained: "Immediately issue a document to announce to the world, and next year the imperial examination will add this "Natural Common Sense" to the test." ”

Lao Dong bowed down to take the book, did not dare to read it in front of the emperor, and respectfully accepted the order.

After announcing to the world, the Royal Press can make a fortune again! You can't buy the necessary books for the college entrance examination, unless you don't take the exam.

"Give a seat." The emperor ordered, and someone from the palace moved to embroider the pier and let Dong everyone sit down.

Dong Qichang thanked him and sat down, wondering in his heart, did the dozen calligraphy and paintings sent to Wan Sui on the Wanshou Festival work?

The emperor is famous for his love of money, but he is not stingy with his money, which is the biggest difference with Grandpa Wanli.

"The textbooks for the primary school are almost ready." The emperor took a sip of tea and said slowly: "It will be published and distributed soon, and the primary school examination will officially start in three years." ”

Dong Qichang listened carefully, guessing what the emperor meant, and felt that the emperor intended to let the Ministry of Rites preside over the primary school qualification examination.

In the imperial examinations, only the general examination was presided over by the Ministry of Rites.

On the other hand, local scholars, such as the Tixue Officials, were provincial-level education administrators in the Ming Dynasty, appointed by the imperial court, but did not accept the leadership of the state's education departments, such as the Ministry of Rites.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao felt that the responsibilities of Daming's education system were not clear enough. The duty of the scholar was to supervise the implementation of Confucian education and the measurement of the effectiveness of education, which was even less in line with the emperor's thoughts.

Is Confucianism still the Confucianism of the pre-Qin period? The Cheng Zhu Lixue, which is prevalent now, is just a branch of Confucianism and an interpreter.

Even if you hold the Confucian classics of the pre-Qin period, after thousands of years of history, will you still fully adapt to society?

Zhu Youxiao doesn't think that's the case, let alone that any school of thought is perfect and can be immutable for eternity.

Is there any merit in Legalism? Does Mohism contain some primitive science? What about Lao Zhuang's learning?

Therefore, it is necessary to break the dominance of Confucianism, to be eclectic and contending.

Zhu Youxiao did not elevate a certain school of philosophy to the point of exclusivity, what does it mean to keep pace with the times, he is more familiar with this sentence than anyone else.

"Primary school qualifications are not related to fame for the time being." The emperor continued slowly: "It's just that there are some reductions and exemptions in taxes, so that the common people are more motivated to let their children study and study. ”

Realizing that the emperor's gaze was over, Lao Dong hurriedly bowed down and said, "Long live, do you intend to let the Ministry of Rites send people to various places to preside over the exam?" ”

Zhu Youxiao didn't make up his mind, after all, it is not a level similar to the college entrance examination, and it is enough for each county to preside over it. But he is concerned about the long-term, and what needs to be rectified is the education system of the Ming Dynasty.

To implement primary education, we must first build schools, and there are many official schools in Daming, such as government schools, county schools, and social studies, but the learning is different, and even teachers are a problem.

Scratching his head, the emperor smiled to himself and said, "In three or five years, there is no hurry, and let me think about it again." ”

Dong Qichang also knew that this important matter was not easy to do, and since the emperor had realized it, he didn't talk much!

Lao Dong retreated, and the emperor stroked his forehead in the imperial chair, and finally smiled bitterly.

It's easy to think about, if you want to reform the education system and the content of education, you don't even have enough teachers.

And to train teachers, it is a normal procedure to establish a teacher training college, but will those scholars who only want to become officials go to it?

It is still the best Shaoying Academy, a piece of white paper, you can let yourself smear. Those children, only by educating them from an early age, will they not be contaminated with so many pedantic bad diseases.

"Go to the Shaoying Academy and ask, has the time for the final exam been set?" The emperor suddenly raised his head and commanded the palace people.

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The imperial examination was delayed by a year because of the Pingliao War, and although it caused a lot of sensation, it was quickly quelled.

The scholars were dissatisfied, but they didn't dare to make trouble, for fear of being disqualified, and they would no longer be able to jump into the dragon gate and become an official.

Think about it again, Taizu had canceled the imperial examination for more than ten years, and now it is only postponed for a year. In comparison, it is already happy enough.

But those who are interested may find that the speed of the transfer of officials to officials has not stopped, and there are even signs of speeding up. Moreover, the relevant regulations formulated by the imperial court are becoming more and more detailed, more formal, and more and more fair.

But even if you have a heart, you won't know the emperor's plan completely.

Through the transfer of officials to officials, not only has they been given room for promotion, but their desire to get by and earn personal gains in violation of the law has been reduced, and a procedure similar to that of the civil service examination has been gradually established.

I have practical work experience, and my knowledge is not very knowledgeable, but it is enough. As an official, you don't need to ask questions from universities that are written and written.