Zhu Di Xingchong called all the civil officials above the third rank of the imperial court, and Xu Jingchang was also among them, he knew too well the significance of the imperial examination to the hundred officials.

If Zhu Laosi wants to move this piece, it is even more difficult.

However, it is also fun to see the Yongle Emperor and the ministers fighting.

Xu Jingchang has always liked to be lively, his steps were brisk, he was in a happy mood, and when he arrived at the top of the main hall, he stood in his place. The audience is in place, just waiting for the show to begin.

"Seeing that autumn is coming, the beginning of spring next year is the year of Dabi, to choose materials for the country, I have thought about it repeatedly, we must select a few useful talents, assist the monarch, and govern the people. What do you all think, tell me... Especially the Ministry of Rites, this is your responsibility, can you have proper arrangements? ”

Zhu Di asked.

Song Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the ministers have already written to the provinces, and a group of examiners have been selected from the Hanlin officials who are both moral and academic, and let them go to the provinces to preside over the examination. We must strictly investigate fraud and put an end to plagiarism and fraud. For the sake of the country, please rest assured. ”

I have to say that the military order at the beginning of the year is really valid, in order to avoid prison, there is no need to spend the New Year in the prison, so the laziest Ministry of Rites will play with their lives.

However, Zhu Di didn't ask about this.

"It is a matter of course that the disadvantages are clear. What I want to ask is the content of the scholars, whether they can increase some people's livelihood and practical knowledge, such as these three books. ”

Saying that, Zhu Di took out the three books that he gave away for free, and he said aloud: "At present, Yingtian is full of businessmen and people who want these three books, which shows that these three books are extremely useful, related to people's livelihood, I intend to list these three books as a must-read for students, and the imperial examination will come out of it, what do you guys think, if you think it is feasible, please hurry up and pass on the decree, so as not to delay the big event." ”

Zhu Di lifted his weight lightly, and casually threw out a thunderbolt. The ministers were all stunned, especially Song Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, who easily got rid of Xu Jingchang, why did His Majesty start to make trouble again?

No, these three pamphlets were made by Xu Jingchang, this is His Majesty and him joining forces to do something, it's just terrible!

Song Li was helpless, so he could only stand up, "Your Majesty, these three scholars have also heard that saving the famine herb is written about wild vegetables, and the other two books are also miscellaneous studies, not pure Confucianism, the way of Confucius and Mencius." At the beginning, Emperor Taizu said that if the imperial examination is not the book of Confucius and Mencius, it will not be read, and if it is not the study of Zhuzi, it will not be taught. It seems inappropriate to include these three books in the imperial examination, and I hope that Your Majesty will learn from it. ”

In a word, what kind of stuff dare to be juxtaposed with the way of Confucius and Mencius and the study of Zhu Zi?

It's insulting, and I can't agree to it.

Not only did we not agree, but even my father did not agree.

Inviting out the ancestors and suppressing people is simply the housekeeping ability of civil officials, and it is the kind that has been tried and tested repeatedly.

Zhu Di, who was frustrated for a while, looked solemn, and asked again: "What do you all think?" ”

His Majesty the Emperor wanted to find an ally to help him speak.

It's a pity that no one wants to touch the mold, including Xu Jingchang.

At this time, Zheng Ci, the secretary of the Criminal Department, raised his head and said solemnly: "Back to Your Majesty's words, the minister thinks that the imperial examination is a scholar, and the first thing is literary and virtuous, and it seems that some trivial things should not be placed in the imperial examination, so as not to spoil the solemnity of the ceremony." The minister didn't dare to say that these three books were useless, and the people's livelihood was naturally extremely important, but in the end, it was a folk miscellaneous book, which was not the right way, and it was included in the imperial examination, which was a little hasty. ”

The two Shangshu took the lead, and soon other courtiers spoke out, all of whom were opposed.

No one dared to stand up in support.

Zhu Di's face became darker and darker, and his anger continued to rise.

Speaking of which, it just doesn't work, I want to do something, why is it so difficult!

"You say that this is a miscellaneous book, it is useless, as a courtier, what book should you read, and what is useful?"

Zhu Di's questioning was obviously angry, how could ordinary courtiers dare to parry.

In the end, it fell to the head of the official Shangshu Jianyi.

"Your Majesty, courtiers assist the country and govern the people, and they must have both ability and political integrity. Confucius is the master of all ages, and the way of Confucius and Mencius is a thousand-year-old official school, the only orthodox study in the world. Zhao Pu, the minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, said that half of the treatise on the rule of the world has been based on the way of Confucius and Mencius since the establishment of the imperial examination. The minister thought that as long as the hundred officials could know the meaning of the sage and cultivate themselves and Qi family, they could naturally assist the monarch and govern the country and the world. In addition, the courtiers may be able to delve into it, but they do not have to be included in the imperial examination, I don't know what Your Majesty thinks? ”

Zhu Di snorted: "Jian Tianguan quotes scriptures, listen to your words, I can't agree or not." It's just that I want to ask you, can you just rely on the way of Confucius and Mencius to assist the country and govern the people? ”

The ministers were terrified, could it be that the Son of Heaven wanted to overthrow Confucius and Mencius?

At this time, Xia Yuanji hurriedly stood up, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the way of Confucius and Mencius is intended to uphold people's hearts and cultivate morality, and only in this way can they assist the monarch and convince the upper and lower hearts." This is the fundamental way, the solid will flourish, and the source will nourish the people. I hope that Your Majesty will be able to see clearly. ”

After he finished speaking, Liu Jun, Luo Yan and others stood up one after another to echo it, as long as the foundation is firmly established, the rest of the details do not have to waste energy.

If you are implicated in these huge and complex things, and fail to comprehend the essence of the Tao of Confucius and Mencius, it will not be beautiful.

Zhu Di naturally has a resolute personality, but in the face of this situation, the ministers unanimously oppose it, and it is also in vain...... Do you have to give up?

However, he suddenly noticed that Xu Jingchang had a smile on his face, and Zhu Di couldn't help frowning, "Dingguo Gong, what do you think?" ”

Xu Jingchang hurriedly said: "The minister just remembered a happy thing. ”

"What's the joy of what?" Zhu Di snorted: "Say it, let me be happy." ”

Xu Jingchang could only smile and said: "Your Majesty, it's not easy for the ministers to say this directly, I want to ask a few courtiers and talk to the big guys...... Thinking about it, with His Majesty's wisdom, he will naturally understand. ”

Zhu Di nodded, "Okay, I want to see how funny it can be." ”

Xu Jingchang looked around, Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji were both old foxes, and they were not easy to deal with. Only Song Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, was a little more angry, and he was also the best one to deal with when he held a meeting in the General Administration Department in the past.

That's you!

"Song Shangshu, you said that as long as the hundred officials understand the way of Confucius and Mencius, they can assist the country and govern the people, and those new science and technology scholars have gone to the local government as officials, and they have just arrived, and they don't understand anything, what should they do?"

Song Li frowned, "This axiom of the country should know that there are many guests who are proficient in this way, and local officials will recruit masters to help them handle official affairs." ”

"It turns out that the officials also want a master!" Xu Jingchang smiled on his face, "Then I still want to ask some things about the Jundao ministership...... For example, this time, you advised Your Majesty and spoke up righteously, which is naturally for the country and the people, which is admirable. It's just that if you do this, there must be something that the Son of Heaven doesn't know, and you need to be corrected by the ministers? ”

Song Li pondered for a long time, he knew Xu Jingchang's cunning very well, this kid was definitely more difficult than anyone else, the question just now made him a little trance, he had to think carefully and deal with it carefully. After a while, he said: "Even if it is an ancient sage, there are few people who are born to know, so the three princes are set up to assist in teaching." The Son of Heaven is in the ninth layer, and naturally he does not know everything, so he must rely on the ministers, the courtiers are full of loyalty, and the Son of Heaven Chana Yayan, the monarch and the ministers are harmonious, and they are of one heart and one mind, which is the prosperity of the Ming monarch. Ding Guogong, you are in the General Administration Department, so you should be clear about this truth. ”

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Song Shangshu is really high...... Listen to what you mean, that is, the Son of Heaven is deficient and needs the help of the ministers. How much more do courtiers know more than the Son of Heaven? ”

Song Li was stunned, and said in his heart, what is this guy going to do? Instigating the relationship between kings and ministers?

"Dingguo Gong, the ruler is long and the inch is short. Since ancient times, it is the principle of setting up a hundred officials to assist the Holy Lord, and you are also a courtier! ”

Xu Jingchang smiled: "That's right, I'm just a little confused now...... His Majesty wants to increase the content of the imperial examination, you say that you don't have to, those are miscellaneous studies, as long as the officials know the way of Confucius and Mencius, they can assist the Son of Heaven. Now he said that the ministers knew a lot of things, which was enough to give advice to His Majesty, to Jun Yaoshun, and the world was peaceful. I'm just trying to figure out now, do the courtiers know more, or do they know less? Why did the Son of Heaven want to add some assessment content to you, you said that you don't need to increase it, now you understand enough. When I talked about how the courtiers assisted the Son of Heaven, you also said that the courtiers knew everything and could do anything...... Forgive me for being stupid, I really don't understand. ”

Xu Jingchang turned his head, looked at Zhu Di, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the minister is just laughing about this matter, I don't know if Your Majesty may solve the minister's doubts?" ”

Zhu Di took a deep breath and a smile appeared on his face.

Xu Jingchang, this kid, is really powerful.

He can also be regarded as having a clear understanding of the temper of the courtiers...... These people are accustomed to pretending to be knowledgeable, omniscient, and omnipotent in front of the Son of Heaven.

But if you ask them how much they know, they can't answer, so they can only use half of the Analects to rule the world to fool people.

This is my courtier, this is the talent of the imperial examination!

Zhu Di sneered: "I can't give you a solution, but I know that the matter of the imperial examination must be changed, and the imperial court does not need nerds who can only read." ”

Zhu Di is categorical and unquestionable.

The courtiers looked at each other, and even though they were terrified, they all stood up together.

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

……

The six departments and Jiuqing stood up against it one after another, Zhu Di was not surprised, but among this group of people, there was Xu Jingchang, which surprised Zhu Di.

"Dingguo Gong, what's the matter with you? Don't you have a different heart? ”

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the minister didn't mean that, the minister just felt that this matter was a little too slow." Now the students are required to study, and then the imperial examination will be carried out, and then they will enter the court as officials, I don't know how long it will take! The minister has such an idea, His Majesty needs the assistance of the virtuous minister, and the courtier does not know everything...... It is better for His Majesty to directly seek talents from the world, and those who have outstanding points, regardless of their background or qualifications, directly grant official positions, wouldn't it be faster? ”

Song Li was shocked, "Dingguo Gong, if you do this, it will disrupt the election of the court, absolutely not." ”

Xu Jingchang laughed and said, "How come! Song Shangshu has already admitted that the officials will use the master, and they are very capable...... In this case, wouldn't it be better for His Majesty to directly recruit the master to do things, and there are no officials in the middle? ”

In the morning, the computer broke down, and when it was repaired, I hurried a chapter...... It's not easy to find a computer repair master on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year......

(End of chapter)